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Hermantown would probably not even been the top team in 7AA this year. I think that both DE and ER could beat them if they played and I think that the GR game would be better if GR actually had something to play for when they played. Hermantown follows the same script year after year. Play a stupidl...

FYI - I didn't see East as an upset over Rapids but the other way around that if Rapids wins it will be an upset. Most years I think you ar right but this year I think Rapids has to be favored over East. We hear lots about the "system" that Randolph likes to use but I don't think he has t...

FYI for out-of-towners - The annual Boat & Travel show is at the DECC/Pioneer Hall this weekend as well so parking will be an issue...give yourself enough time. Should be a great atmophere in Canal Park. DJ, thought you would have scheduled this show for another weekend. He couldn't becuase the...

I suspect we won't hear from the STMA dads until next year. They'll make a lot of noise again throughout their easy schedule and then disappear after an unimpressive playoff exit. Sorry for the delay guys - it was a long night. Jeez Trax why so bitter? I personally have no reason to hide and I am a...

Don't see any close games in QFs. The one that is interesteting is Hermantown/Virginia. Could see this going into running time but Virginia could keep it close too. They are the best coached team on the Range and though they don't have the horses, they play smart. Hermantown by 5 At least by 5, may...

IGotDibs wrote:They always seem to make a run no matter who goes, and last year were two breakaway goals from beating Lakeville North in the first round last year.

Is there even a section 8AA in MN??? Who plays in it??

Lol

Just can't see how Rapids can get to state. I've watched them play Warroad (looked average), Cloquet (looked good), Denfeld (looked average), White Bear (looked awful) and Forest Lake (looked average). Only improvement I've seen in their game is the goaltending. Gerth looks pretty good. East has a ...

Both these teams are very, very average at best. Flip a coin. Either way both are just playing for 7AA runner up.......(this outta get you Hounds and Thunderhawk Faithful RILED UP!!) Not at all. What you say is true, sometimes, and other times both of these teams have been on a tear that would allo...

Are we forgetting about Maddies performance in her previous game against East? I think she had over 40 saves, game ended in a tie. Her save percentage right now for the year is .908. (By the way, for any metro fans who want to see her play but havent seen her, she will be in goal tonite for her fin...

I know there is a lot of people that want coach Plante to move is team to AA but interestingly Plante feels his program does not have the depth yet to make the switch despite that fact that have given teams like Eden Prairie a battle. I think Hermantown could challenge East but not sure if they cou...

Elk River over who ever in running time
STMA over Cloquet 4,2 (en)
Grand Rapids over Forest Lake 5, 1
Andover over East 5,4 OT

Elk River over STMA 7, 1
Grand Rapids over Andover 6, 2

Grand Rapids over Elk River, no head locks, no all star rassling moves, 5, 3

I would not count out Hibbing!! Maybe the Jackets did not have a very impressive regular season but coach Decenzo always gets his players to play better at this time of year The Jackets always seem to give the Hawks a scare everytime they play (last night Hawks 5, Jackets 4). Don' t forget that Hib...

7A seeding meeting today. Shouldn't be much argument at all about who gets what seed. 1. Hermantown 2. Duluth Marshall 3. Denfeld 4. Hibbing 5. Greenway 6. Eveleth-Gilbert 7. Virginia 8. North Shore 9. I-Falls 10. Ely Maybe a change in 6-8 , but the others seem set in stone. Barring a huge upset, t...

green4 wrote:I'm not one for conspiracy theories, but the last two times the forum has gone down was the night of Duluth East losing to Anoka and then when they lost to Blaine....
I think someone is trying to keep the chatter down

I think Slammer hired some Chinese hackers for just those nights.

The interesting thing here is that Anoka was mentioned as playing 2 goalies, 1 against the good teams and 1 against the not so good teams so that one of them does not pad his stats by playing the infererior teams. If that is true (and I assume that it is) then the one who is playing the Edina's, LVN...

Ah but you see, Edquist does NOT have super DEFENSIVE defensemen playing in front of him.... The D are good puck handlers, can make the break out pass, and play point on the power play (which are all great attributes!!!) but they aren't shut down D who block shots, take out the guy in front of the ...

I think we need to be careful when we are all calling for teams that are successful to move up. Imagine if Breck, Mahtomedi, Hermantown, Totino, etc all moved up. What a brutal single A tournament that would be. There's already teams that make it to state that don't belong there. It's nice watching...

Was this at home or away? I was at a bantam tourney in GR recently and we played the home team. They called more penalties against GR!!!!! Not one phantom call on us. I was disgusted, go to an old barn and play the home team and it is evenly officiated. What a joke. Terrible. Mouse you need to whip...

I have wondered this at both the youth and hs levels. I know that we all think that our team's are getting screwed by the refs. That even though our little angle elbowed the kid on the way into the corner that it was a total accident. With that said. Is there a mechanism for the coaches or ADs to f...

Isn't there a part of the Hermantown "group" (for lack of a better way to say it) that feels a little embarassed to be them? I mean, what do you say to the youth teams? Do your best to get to be your best because we are going to need to have you in peak form to blow out Proctor. We will no...

quote="Traxler"]So now that St. Albert Michaelville beat North Branch 16-0 I am changing my mind about their seed. I'm starting to think the 3 seed or possibly even the 2 seed is the right spot for them.[/quote Yep. 1 Gr 2 STMA 3 DE 4 ER 5 CEC Elk River Seeded 4th. The Site Tenders should...

If I were a Duluth East or Rapids fan I'd start to worry. Cloquet is a legitimate threat to move up. If they win out, which means wins over East and STMA, they have shot at the 3 seed, maybe even a two seed. The 2-5 seedings are really going to be interesting if that happens. Since STMA lost to Bre...

Section. 7 Denfeld Going with my heart not my head as my hockey watching crew would say. Lot of seniors making their last run at this thing. TOWER POWER as class of. 93 used to say!!!! Having seen both Denfeld and Hermantown I think it is possible for Denfeld to beat Hermantown, if a sudden outbrea...

CLARIFICATION this is how it is to work as of right now. Details are still being worked on but this is what has been proposed: Everything will be under MH (no private tier 1 teams) 14U will be by district with certain districts combining (ex. 15 & 16 combined). There will be 8 tier 1 teams (plu...

ilovemesomehockey wrote:

Slammer wrote:Oh, and on another note..

Rapids down 4-0 after the 2nd to White Bear Lake.

Oh Slammer, oh Slammer, wherefore art thou Slammer

Has anybody gone outside and checked the ledges to see if he is up there????