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by headsupsticksdown
Tue May 07, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Mike Randolph out at St. Thomas Academy
Replies: 16
Views: 2445

Re: Mike Randolph out at St. Thomas Academy

Best of luck to Mike but never understood the hire in the first place given his age and where he was living. Coaches should be around their schools for summer camps etc. I think it is too easy for outsiders to blame this on parents because they don't know what they are talking about. I had two sons...
by headsupsticksdown
Thu May 02, 2024 3:48 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Mike Randolph out at St. Thomas Academy
Replies: 16
Views: 2445

Re: Mike Randolph out at St. Thomas Academy

Too Bad the Hermantown role isn't open. He could go there and move the club up to AA :lol: It's a rainy Thursday and we need a bit of humor today in this dreary day I like Jago and Johnson, but how safe are their jobs at this point? You can bet the folks at Marshall are also in the mix too. An inte...
by headsupsticksdown
Thu May 02, 2024 12:18 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Mike Randolph out at St. Thomas Academy
Replies: 16
Views: 2445

Re: Mike Randolph out at St. Thomas Academy

I think this was done in kind of a lousy way and look upon pretty much everything St. Thomas Academy does with disfavor. But even though standing alone this probably wouldn't justify letting him go. . . the idea that having a coach live over two hours away is a problem strikes me as somewhat reason...
by headsupsticksdown
Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:43 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Official 2024-25 Coaching Changes
Replies: 27
Views: 10048

Re: Official 2024-25 Coaching Changes

I'd be interested in the "pool" of candidates that you know of - please share. There were kids looking to leave prior to Friedli being hired - if he can keep a couple great, i'm sure he is reaching out to the ones he wants to keep (some i'm sure doesn't) - The CCHA bantams would have no e...
by headsupsticksdown
Sun Apr 07, 2024 11:59 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Official 2024-25 Coaching Changes
Replies: 27
Views: 10048

Re: Official 2024-25 Coaching Changes

HF - New coach Zach Friedli - Former assistant coach and D coach at Chan HS and CCHA youth hockey coach. Really solid hire for HF. Thanks for the update! They return a lot of juniors and had a very strong JV. At least the cupboard isn't bare. Who says this is a solid hire? If what I’m hearing is co...
by headsupsticksdown
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:35 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: The Rise of the North in Coming Years?
Replies: 51
Views: 51244

Re: The Rise of the North in Coming Years?

Outside of Hibbing looking at the youth I think Delano is your other best bet. Others in mix: Thief River Falls, Northfield, Northern Lakes, Monitcello looking at recent youth hockey results over the past 4 years. The game changer is that while those teams has all had success at the A youth level H...
by headsupsticksdown
Sun Mar 10, 2024 12:58 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Class A Championship #1 seed 7A Hermantown (20-8-2) vs #3 seed 5A St. Cloud Cathedral (25-4-1)
Replies: 23
Views: 2032

Re: Class A Championship #1 seed 7A Hermantown (20-8-2) vs #3 seed 5A St. Cloud Cathedral (25-4-1)

Tweets from St. Cloud sports reporter Andy Rennecke: "After 3-4 days of state hockey, I’ve got to note how well Cathedral handles themselves in press conferences. Same for Warroad head coach and Northfield head coach and players. I wish I could say the same thing about Hermantown’s head coach....
by headsupsticksdown
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:57 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2024 AA tourney
Replies: 100
Views: 8232

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 z...
by headsupsticksdown
Sat Mar 09, 2024 8:52 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2024 AA tourney
Replies: 100
Views: 8232

Re: 2024 AA tourney

Nostalgic Nerd wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:07 pm Think my pick is Cretin for best fans. I think they were wearing the Hawaian shirts and the guys the construction hats. Also the girls who were wearing the bikini shirts.
Believe that was Chan in their first game no?
by headsupsticksdown
Thu Feb 29, 2024 5:59 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2024 AA State Tournament Seedings
Replies: 32
Views: 4842

Re: 2024 AA State Tournament Seedings

If they win on Friday, does Hill Murray have a claim to the #3? Had one hiccup to Two Rivers; otherwise their losses in '24 have been to Tonka, Benilde & Edina. Also just smacked Maple Grove 2 weeks ago. Hill Murray a 3 seed…. Phew. AA pretty down this year after the big 3 in the Lake and Chan....
by headsupsticksdown
Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:18 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: On a lighter note -- Odd MSHSL Transfer Policy
Replies: 5
Views: 1525

Re: On a lighter note -- Odd MSHSL Transfer Policy

Who cares? The kid played football and wrestled (his brother too) at EP until this season. He’s already gotten his schollies so maybe they moved for legit reasons or maybe they’ve lived in Shakopee the entire time. Not saying I know the details, but if you play within the rules there’s not much tha...
by headsupsticksdown
Tue Feb 27, 2024 1:55 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: On a lighter note -- Odd MSHSL Transfer Policy
Replies: 5
Views: 1525

Re: On a lighter note -- Odd MSHSL Transfer Policy

Who cares? The kid played football and wrestled (his brother too) at EP until this season. He’s already gotten his schollies so maybe they moved for legit reasons or maybe they’ve lived in Shakopee the entire time. Not saying I know the details, but if you play within the rules there’s not much that...
by headsupsticksdown
Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:22 pm
Forum: Minnesota Girls High School Hockey
Topic: 2024 Girls State High School Hockey Tournament
Replies: 81
Views: 4849

Re: 2024 Girls State High School Hockey Tournament

Hmmm…. Hate the Hornets but gotta respect the hustle, coaching and how they just handle business. 5 state title’s for their young coach which is pretty amazing. Anyone else notice Hill’s captain #21 take her 2nd place medal off and throw it on the ice? I’m guessing a coach quickly told her to class ...
by headsupsticksdown
Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:43 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Playoff Games Saturday 2/24/24
Replies: 75
Views: 5287

Re: Playoff Games Saturday 2/24/24

The penalty that resulted in the 4th Tonka goal on the PP was Charmin soft. The goalkeeper was yapping with the ref during the ensuing faceoff, then decided to take a frustration penalty late. Left early. I gave the “money” sign with both hands before leaving in disgust. There was a woman working t...
by headsupsticksdown
Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:35 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Playoff Games Saturday 2/24/24
Replies: 75
Views: 5287

Re: Playoff Games Saturday 2/24/24

I should have stuck around EP/Tonka to ask the refs what the going rate was for a Tonka penalty. Talk about one sided. Maybe the lead scriptwriter knew, or left it to the refs to decide? Rarely gripe about the refs, but holy smokes from the opening puck drop it was really insane. The cross checks r...
by headsupsticksdown
Fri Feb 23, 2024 6:26 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: The Minnetonka Machine, and where they came from
Replies: 38
Views: 6219

Re: The Minnetonka Machine, and where they came from

Cookster wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2024 12:15 pm Rumor has it that Carter Crowley (7th Grader PeeWee AA at EP), son of Mike Crowley and brother of Connor Crowley, who left EP to play at Holy Family this year is already planning on open enrolling at Minnetonka for 9th grade...
There is so much in this post I don’t know where to start….
by headsupsticksdown
Fri Feb 23, 2024 3:54 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Coaching Changes 2024-25 - Official Thread
Replies: 21
Views: 4368

Re: Coaching Changes 2024-25 - Official Thread

It's also the 2nd year in a row they've failed to make the section semis. Seeing their coaching staff, perhaps help is coming with Sylvia & some buddies. Sylvia has been around for a few years now while it’s Crowley’s first year. With both having kids moving into the HF system maybe they’re set...
by headsupsticksdown
Fri Feb 23, 2024 12:07 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Coaching Changes 2024-25 - Official Thread
Replies: 21
Views: 4368

Re: Coaching Changes 2024-25 - Official Thread

Any chance HF could lure Noel Rahn back? Seems like that program has been in a tail spin since he left. I know him and the old AD didn’t see eye to eye. There’s no reason for him to come back. I thought he rode off into the sunset once his kid graduated. I don’t see any reason why he’d want to jump...
by headsupsticksdown
Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:21 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Playoff Games Thursday 2/22/24
Replies: 20
Views: 1785

Re: Playoff Games Thursday 2/22/24

EP 6 HF 2

Expected a better game from HF, but EP was much more battle tested and dominated the entire game. Seems like HF’s game plan of trying to knock Moe out early backfired as EP got fired up and scored shortly after…
by headsupsticksdown
Thu Feb 15, 2024 4:09 pm
Forum: Minnesota Girls High School Hockey
Topic: 2024 Section Tournaments
Replies: 32
Views: 2270

Re: 2024 Section Tournaments

A few days late, but a valiant effort by the Eagles to battle back from 2 down late only to lose a minute into overtime to HF. HF pretty much dominated the puck all game, but the Eagles fought until the end. They lose a lot, mostly with Swanson graduating so they won’t have the same luxury next sea...
by headsupsticksdown
Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:51 am
Forum: Minnesota Girls High School Hockey
Topic: 2024 Section Tournaments
Replies: 32
Views: 2270

Re: 2024 Section Tournaments

A few days late, but a valiant effort by the Eagles to battle back from 2 down late only to lose a minute into overtime to HF. HF pretty much dominated the puck all game, but the Eagles fought until the end. They lose a lot, mostly with Swanson graduating so they won’t have the same luxury next seas...
by headsupsticksdown
Sat Feb 10, 2024 10:47 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: games Saturday 2-10-24
Replies: 13
Views: 1426

Re: games Saturday 2-10-24

If you are interested to see how Duluth East responds after last night's 9-2 loss to Roseau, they travel to Rogers for a game that will stream free online at about 2:45 p.m. CT: https://www.youtube.com/live/eyxz5VAFTHM UPDATE: Rogers up 3-0 after first period. UPDATE: Rogers 8-0 with six minutes ru...
by headsupsticksdown
Sat Feb 03, 2024 9:27 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Games Saturday 2-3-24
Replies: 5
Views: 920

Re: Games Saturday 2-3-24

I am still curious to see how will Section 2 Seeds 3&4 shake out, and games like today may have an impact Shakopee -- 16-3-1, but a Charmin soft schedule. 3-3 likely in Section play, have 1 top 10 win in Rosemount EP -- 12-6-1 with the brutal Lake Conference tilt 2-2 likely in Section play have...
by headsupsticksdown
Sun Jan 28, 2024 10:02 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: AA Rankings for 1/28/24
Replies: 18
Views: 4407

Re: AA Rankings for 1/28/24

Don’t get me wrong, Edina definitely looked like the better team but that 5 minute major on EP was a killer. It was 1-1 and 3 minutes later was 5-1 Hornets after scoring 4 during the length of the penalty. It showed in the Wayzata game as well, but Edina is freakishly accurate on their shots. They s...