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by grindiangrad-80
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:53 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Moving from AA to A
Replies: 12
Views: 1541

Re: Moving from AA to A

I should clarify that moment was in my lifetime as the 1960 team was 2 years prior to my birth.
by grindiangrad-80
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:41 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Moving from AA to A
Replies: 12
Views: 1541

Re: Moving from AA to A

Fun fact- greatest moment in US sports history. 1/3 of the team was from north of Highway 2.

All players from teams that would qualify for single A.

Thanks for your time. 😁
by grindiangrad-80
Sat Mar 09, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2024 AA tourney
Replies: 100
Views: 7872

Re: 2024 AA tourney

The north used to dominate the sport now the south does. So what.

As far as who said I did? You did. You even PM’d me.

Enjoy the game. I’m going to. 😎
by grindiangrad-80
Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:10 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2024 AA tourney
Replies: 100
Views: 7872

Re: 2024 AA tourney

Too bad Minnetonka and Wayzata not there as well. You guys were mad because Minnetonka recruited too many guys from other teams and I watched Edina beat Wayzata 4-1 I believe to get to state. Why would you want them in? I said nothing against Tonka and those who chose to move there or open enroll t...
by grindiangrad-80
Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:49 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2024 AA tourney
Replies: 100
Views: 7872

Re: 2024 AA tourney

Just seed the AA field from top to bottom at end of regular season and throw geography out the window already. Chanhassen and Edina are so much better than the other six teams in the tourney this year. Too many of the state’s top AA programs are all packed in 2-3 sections. Time for change. This is ...
by grindiangrad-80
Fri Mar 08, 2024 11:37 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Greatest Ever Upsets at State
Replies: 10
Views: 1086

Re: Greatest Ever Upsets at State

I still think a first time state team team from GR in 1972 getting a win against an undefeated (I think) defending state champ Edina was one of the greatest upsets ever.

I will always believe that was a game that really kickstarted a great run for Rapids.
by grindiangrad-80
Fri Mar 08, 2024 8:33 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Thanks Lou
Replies: 8
Views: 1247

Re: Thanks Lou

Lou is an absolute Legend. I’ve never met him but know a few who have. They all said he’s a great guy.

I appreciate him and will miss him on here and hope he stops back tourney time once in awhile.
by grindiangrad-80
Fri Mar 08, 2024 1:57 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Class A SF #2 seed 8A Warroad (24-5-0) vs #3 seed 5A St Cloud Cathedral (24-4-1)
Replies: 12
Views: 1341

Re: Class A SF #2 seed 8A Warroad (24-5-0) vs #3 seed 5A St Cloud Cathedral (24-4-1)

I would say that since the puck clearly went in before the whistle it was a good call. I get why he blew the whistle but ultimately no player quit playing prior to it going in. And the fact that the puck was always in play was a factor. Without replay a goal that was scored wouldn’t have counted. Re...
by grindiangrad-80
Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2024 AA tourney
Replies: 100
Views: 7872

Re: 2024 AA tourney

I am definitely hoping for GR win. 😁
by grindiangrad-80
Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:46 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2024 AA tourney
Replies: 100
Views: 7872

Re: 2024 AA tourney

Probably been covered on here somewhere already but I just noticed GR is the only 1 seed in for today. Has to be lowest number of 1 seeds ever?
by grindiangrad-80
Thu Mar 07, 2024 10:32 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Tourney parking
Replies: 7
Views: 1107

Re: Tourney parking

I paid $6.42 to park at Robert Street Ramp.

95 E 7th Street Saint Paul, MN

4pm today - 3am tomorrow morning
by grindiangrad-80
Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:14 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2024 AA tourney
Replies: 100
Views: 7872

Re: 2024 AA tourney

I’m with you. Obviously I’d love to see a Rapids win but if the Bears can get that win that will be alright too. I’m bringing my son to the game to see the greatest event in high school sports. ( We now live in Wisconsin)

Hoping for a game that makes you glad you saw it- regardless of the winner.
by grindiangrad-80
Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:53 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Tourney tickets
Replies: 14
Views: 1915

Re: Tourney tickets

I went online and bought a pair on Vivid Seats. Very expensive but I seldom get the chance to go to it and figured what the heck. At my age I tried to estimate how many more chances I would have to see the Rapids play. I decided to get them and take it all in. Thanks. Didn't realize they were avail...
by grindiangrad-80
Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:40 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Tourney tickets
Replies: 14
Views: 1915

Re: Tourney tickets

I went online and bought a pair on Vivid Seats. Very expensive but I seldom get the chance to go to it and figured what the heck. At my age I tried to estimate how many more chances I would have to see the Rapids play. I decided to get them and take it all in.
by grindiangrad-80
Mon Mar 04, 2024 4:54 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: All-Metro State Tournament
Replies: 31
Views: 3490

Re: All-Metro State Tournament

Agree blueline. I’m good with 2 northern sections and 6 from the southern part of the state. The majority of the population is closer to the metro and should be represented that way. I’m also good with the Elk Rivers and Andovers playing in 7 and 8. They make those sections better. The strongest pr...
by grindiangrad-80
Thu Feb 29, 2024 2:41 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2024 AA State Tournament Seedings
Replies: 32
Views: 4609

Re: 2024 AA State Tournament Seedings

I’m not sure AA is down much. Just think the top 4 or 5 are really up. Just my opinion.
by grindiangrad-80
Sun Feb 25, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: All-Metro State Tournament
Replies: 31
Views: 3490

Re: All-Metro State Tournament

For sure Elliott. The world is a much smaller place than it seemed back then. I used to think of Edina as the bad cities guys who wanted to ruin my March. Now I like watching them play. I really like the way they play the game and it really hasn’t changed much over the years. They are either going t...
by grindiangrad-80
Sun Feb 25, 2024 8:07 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: All-Metro State Tournament
Replies: 31
Views: 3490

Re: All-Metro State Tournament

Agree blueline. I’m good with 2 northern sections and 6 from the southern part of the state. The majority of the population is closer to the metro and should be represented that way. I’m also good with the Elk Rivers and Andovers playing in 7 and 8. They make those sections better. The strongest pro...
by grindiangrad-80
Sun Feb 25, 2024 5:44 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: All-Metro State Tournament
Replies: 31
Views: 3490

Re: All-Metro State Tournament

If it does happen it will be the 1st time in 80 years. I don’t think I’d make any significant changes unless it becomes a long term trend. It was talked about a lot starting in the early 80’s. It never really turned into the northern demise people thought (or hoped) would happen. The fact that it ha...
by grindiangrad-80
Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:11 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Section 8AA
Replies: 11
Views: 1583

Re: Section 8AA

That’s a rough one. I see Roseau outshot them around 45-10. Congrats to St. Cloud. That’s Minnesota hockey. You never know.
by grindiangrad-80
Tue Feb 20, 2024 6:21 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Pick 8 for AA
Replies: 23
Views: 2717

Re: Pick 8 for AA

1. Lakeville S
2. Minnetonka
3. STA
4. HM
5. MG
6. Edina
7. GR
8. Roseau

$1

I always lose when I gamble. Can you tell? 😁
by grindiangrad-80
Sat Feb 17, 2024 8:58 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Games Thursday 2-15-24
Replies: 10
Views: 1085

Re: Games Thursday 2-15-24

I saw Rapids lose a game in the late ‘70’s on a goal that clearly went off a ref’s skate. Players were not happy but it was considered a bad break then I believe. It definitely didn’t get waved off. I don’t know if it should’ve or not at that time.
by grindiangrad-80
Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:48 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Games Tuesday 2-13-24
Replies: 7
Views: 1107

Re: Games Tuesday 2-13-24

Hermantown 2-1 over Grand Rapids @ 18:00 period 2. Free livestream with chat on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/RvmMTjYZymE?si=_-d2QSyIZjkrKS2z Final score 4-1 Hermantown. Two losses in a row for GR going into the postseason. Strange game. GR was dominant for the first half of game. Shots wer...