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by yesiplayedhockey
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:07 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2024 AA tourney
Replies: 100
Views: 7753

Re: 2024 AA tourney

I think what some people are saying is the rich are getting richer. We can agree or disagree but those that can and will recruit are going to have a huge advantage over the rest of the teams who can't or won't. But we all have to admit Minnesota HS hockey is in a transition from what used to be a zi...
by yesiplayedhockey
Mon Jan 29, 2024 8:40 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Tonka 18-0 over STMA
Replies: 42
Views: 4180

Re: Tonka 18-0 over STMA

Slap...If I drive 95MPH down I35W and don't get caught, then I must not be speeding...Listen I have no dog in this fight other than I am so disappointed in what Minnesota High School hockey has become. But do you really really think 8-10 families all sold their houses right around the exact same tim...
by yesiplayedhockey
Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:26 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Tonka 18-0 over STMA
Replies: 42
Views: 4180

Re: Tonka 18-0 over STMA

Slap Shot I think you have your answer Last night..7-0 after two..shots 44-4 yet in the third the top guys are out there again including getting points very late in the 3rd Can we all just all admit it now Tonka recruits...Tonka's coach could care less about sportsmanship let alone what a bunch of u...
by yesiplayedhockey
Sat Jan 27, 2024 9:04 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Tonka 18-0 over STMA
Replies: 42
Views: 4180

Re: Tonka 18-0 over STMA

The bottom line is the landscape for hockey has changed and for the top teams, it is no longer a community based sport. Coaches are now encouraged to recruit Parents are as crazy as crazy can be...The more time and money they invest, the crazier they become. Setting up a fake address for 6 months is...
by yesiplayedhockey
Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Tonka 18-0 over STMA
Replies: 42
Views: 4180

Re: Tonka 18-0 over STMA

Brodz Who's obsessive? 1. The parent for wanting to bust a family for cheating the system? Keep in mind in some cases these parents see this firsthand that the family never moved as they live in the same old neighborhood as the cheating family and see them coming and going like its no big deal 2. Th...
by yesiplayedhockey
Sat Jan 27, 2024 8:22 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Tonka 18-0 over STMA
Replies: 42
Views: 4180

Re: Tonka 18-0 over STMA

I think the head coach from Tonka still thinks he's coaching at the college level and recruiting is just part of his job...But with that, I guarantee you hockey schools have A LOT to do with parents getting together and planning these all star teams. If you are a parent who's kid lost a jersey to a ...
by yesiplayedhockey
Fri Jan 26, 2024 8:59 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Tonka 18-0 over STMA
Replies: 42
Views: 4180

Re: Tonka 18-0 over STMA

There's no defending the coach on this one guys and please don't give me the old "kids can't stop competing" speech Midway through the 2nd period he should have benched his top 6 forwards and his top 2-3 D. Most coaches will do this on scores that are 7-0, let alone 12-0. The fact that their top guy...
by yesiplayedhockey
Sat Dec 02, 2023 8:55 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: New State Tournament Format (or my day dream)
Replies: 46
Views: 25462

Re: New State Tournament Format (or my day dream)

I like all the ideas. But lets be honest...The people that run the MSHL are not smart enough, nor do they care enough to put this much energy into improving hockey. In their eyes, the state tournament is perfect and to some degree it's hard to argue with them if you walk down the streets on a Friday...
by yesiplayedhockey
Sat Nov 18, 2023 1:02 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: What’s going on in Tonka?
Replies: 43
Views: 53214

Re: What’s going on in Tonka?

Not punishing him..He can play the whole season....And the next season he can play in both the regular season and the playoffs... And lets be honest...that situation is very rare...98% what we are talking about deals with the Tonka situation or families bailing on their high school team as a sophomo...
by yesiplayedhockey
Sat Nov 18, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: What’s going on in Tonka?
Replies: 43
Views: 53214

Re: What’s going on in Tonka?

WM I don't think I coul have been any more clear...If you participate in a varsity sport in Minnesota and the following year you move somewhere else, that next year you are ineligible for any post season play...Very easy to enforce and the kid is not truly punished.. he can still participate in the ...
by yesiplayedhockey
Sat Nov 18, 2023 8:12 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: What’s going on in Tonka?
Replies: 43
Views: 53214

Re: What’s going on in Tonka?

The best way to ensure that kids won't leave is to build a culture where kids love playing hockey for their hometown. They still hang out with the kids in their squirt team photo because those same kids are now in the High School photo. Listen I get it, parents are nuts and want to rush rush rush. W...
by yesiplayedhockey
Thu Nov 16, 2023 4:59 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: What’s going on in Tonka?
Replies: 43
Views: 53214

Re: What’s going on in Tonka?

th51 Couldn't these new teams simply be another Shattuck? And if Minnesota Hockey/USA hockey tried to prevent it, they would face a potential lawsuit? A the 2030 state tournament could have Shattuck playing against 6 -7 hockey schools similar to Shattuck ( geographically located in the cities and al...
by yesiplayedhockey
Thu Nov 16, 2023 1:53 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: What’s going on in Tonka?
Replies: 43
Views: 53214

Re: What’s going on in Tonka?

Good stuff Elliott..And I will speak on behalf of 99% of the people on this forum when we say we truly appreciate all your work you do for hockey in this state to address your question about Who....My guess is it could come from a couple different sources 1. It could be an extension of the high Scho...
by yesiplayedhockey
Wed Nov 15, 2023 7:28 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: What’s going on in Tonka?
Replies: 43
Views: 53214

Re: What’s going on in Tonka?

Ranking in order of blame 1. Parents....Parents are the ones pushing it...They can't stop...They have to blame "that last coach" so they get together at their hockey school or AAA teams and make these plans. Since High School hockey today is really only played with 6 forwards, 3 D's and a goalie, it...
by yesiplayedhockey
Mon Oct 23, 2023 1:56 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2023-24 Season Transfers
Replies: 136
Views: 304726

Re: 2023-24 Season Transfers

There's only one group to blame....ADULTS.....And by adults, I mean the parents, the coaches and the administrators. It's not the kids fault... I just don't see to many kids tugging on their dad jacket begging for dad to rent an apartment in the next town over. It's adult driven. Adult approved and ...
by yesiplayedhockey
Sun Jul 02, 2023 7:38 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2023-24 Season Transfers
Replies: 136
Views: 304726

Re: 2023-24 Season Transfers

Slap Shot...Question...Is it still considered "recruiting" if the coach "takes" the call? I personally think it is...You are right. In this situation it was most likely dear old dad making calls, talking to parents until he found the best situation for his kid.. But I'll bet this....the coach "takin...
by yesiplayedhockey
Thu Apr 06, 2023 9:14 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Minny U17 NTDPs for fall 2023
Replies: 13
Views: 10971

Re: Minny U17 NTDPs for fall 2023

I'd like to congratulate the Minnesota kids (and their families) who made this team yet turned it down to stay and play with their buddies

Don't look back...No regrets and enjoy your high school hockey career
by yesiplayedhockey
Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2023-24 Season Transfers
Replies: 136
Views: 304726

Re: 2023-24 Season Transfers

The rules only applies to those who are dumb enough not to figure out that there truly ain't no rules If a coach yells at your kid for going offsides once, you can claim the bully rule...The AD will be more than happy to sign any paperwork. If you have a little spare money, sign a six month lease fo...
by yesiplayedhockey
Mon Mar 27, 2023 7:42 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2023-24 Season Transfers
Replies: 136
Views: 304726

Re: 2023-24 Season Transfers

Should we stop calling it season transfers and just start calling it what is really is? open portal !!!
by yesiplayedhockey
Sun Mar 12, 2023 6:56 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 23 state tournament winners
Replies: 23
Views: 22756

Re: 23 state tournament winners

Did anyone ever come up with a number of how many tonka kids weren't in their program 1, 2 and 3 years ago

It would be neat to show the breakdown....It would also help other coaches form a playbook moving forward
by yesiplayedhockey
Thu Mar 09, 2023 4:45 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: What is your favorite State Tournament Chants ??
Replies: 20
Views: 25869

What is your favorite State Tournament Chants ??

What are your all time favorite state tournament chats from any student section or non student section...

Go......
by yesiplayedhockey
Wed Mar 08, 2023 7:12 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Coach Lechner
Replies: 33
Views: 30387

Re: Coach Lechner

St Paul I agree...Hands down a bucket list event for any hockey fan in the world But are you saying you are perfectly fine with the same schools returning every year? Are you perfectly fine with one team going 14 out of 18 years? Are you perfectly fine with the level of recruiting currently going on...
by yesiplayedhockey
Tue Mar 07, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Coach Lechner
Replies: 33
Views: 30387

Re: Coach Lechner

14 of the past 18 season Hill has made it to state

Either they have one very large recruiting budget or it's time to seriously think about realignment

But SEC Scotty is correct. I'm bored with the AA tournament and probably won't watch a game this year
by yesiplayedhockey
Sat Mar 04, 2023 1:12 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: State Tourney AA Seeding Predictions
Replies: 55
Views: 23801

Re: State Tourney AA Seeding Predictions

I'm cheering for the team with

1. Least amount of recruits

2. The team with the most amount of kids that left High School early for juniors (just so the kids playing junior hockey will be kicking themselves for leaving early)

So I'm thinking that is Maple Grove and Edina
by yesiplayedhockey
Fri Mar 03, 2023 4:25 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: State Tourney AA Seeding Predictions
Replies: 55
Views: 23801

Re: State Tourney AA Seeding Predictions

What would be cool to see is a number along side each teams name showing how many kids transferred to that school within the past two/ three years

Anyone up for that task? Tracking the recruiting side of this tournament