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by boblee
Tue Nov 21, 2017 11:19 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Scrimmage schedules?
Replies: 36
Views: 14210

I get that small town schools have ups and downs in terms of talent. Usually for Grand Rapids that means a team that when it is a down year is still a .500 squad that no one really wants to face in the playoffs. The worst season I can recall is the one they were probably still about .500 but got sk...
by boblee
Tue Nov 21, 2017 9:57 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Scrimmage schedules?
Replies: 36
Views: 14210

I get that small town schools have ups and downs in terms of talent. Usually for Grand Rapids that means a team that when it is a down year is still a .500 squad that no one really wants to face in the playoffs. The worst season I can recall is the one they were probably still about .500 but got sk...
by boblee
Tue Nov 21, 2017 9:51 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Games vs out of state teams
Replies: 17
Views: 4711

I believe West Fargo Sheyenne (North Dakota) is playing in a holiday tournament in Little Falls.
by boblee
Tue Nov 21, 2017 9:49 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Week 1 Pick'Em
Replies: 32
Views: 9091

Wednesday
Rogers

Friday
East Grand Forks
St. Thomas Academy
Edina
Maple Grove
Little Falls

Saturday
Tartan
Prior Lake
Moorhead
Kittson Central

28 shots for the Spuds
by boblee
Tue Nov 21, 2017 9:33 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 7AA for 2017-2018
Replies: 694
Views: 145631

Grand Rapids is primed for one of its ugliest years in the past couple decades. Three stars have moved on to junior hockey. The head coach left. Last year's bantams weren't great. Last year's JV wasn't great. Rumor has it six players were recently caught drinking and have suspensions to serve. Could...
by boblee
Fri Sep 01, 2017 3:42 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: USHL 30 Man Rosters & Affiliate Lists / NAHL Protected l
Replies: 4
Views: 4771

Quite a few high profile names on active rosters that weren't projected to be leaving HS. Does being on an active roster pretty much assure that player is headed to the USHL in particular? If so some HS programs are taking a huge hit, which is unfortunate for HS hockey fans. Holy Family looks to be...
by boblee
Tue Jul 11, 2017 9:14 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: NO ICING ON PENALTIES FOR YOUTH HOCKEY
Replies: 30
Views: 12763

The reasoning here is to develop more skill at the youth levels. Kids will be forced to be better at breaking the puck out, forechecking and playing in the neutral zone. It seems likely that this will also lead to more power play goals and a bigger spread in-game between top tier and further down ti...
by boblee
Mon Jul 10, 2017 4:53 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Grand Rapids Thunderhawks: State Champions!
Replies: 39
Views: 16478

Well that's a far cry from what they are profiting. You still did not clarify the regime. Or are you referring to the Blueline Club powers that be? Right. We weren't attempting to profit. We were attempting to fund our service. Yes, Blueline Club powers & former head coach. All is fine. Hope they d...
by boblee
Mon Jul 10, 2017 1:31 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Grand Rapids Thunderhawks: State Champions!
Replies: 39
Views: 16478

I second that. The new site is pretty uninspiring. I miss the previous site's continuing relevance and updates, as well as the utility it afforded (e.g. meaningful links). We will remain retired after being forced out by the previous regime and the booster club. The Blueline Club needs the advertis...
by boblee
Mon Jul 10, 2017 1:09 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Duluth East- back to 7AA dominance?
Replies: 90
Views: 27276

Re: Duluth East- back to 7AA dominance?

With the news of Hain, McLaughlin, and Stejkal all not returning for Rapids, does this mean the East era is back? East is almost returning all of their skaters and were within a ringed post of going to state. Who knows what could have happened there since Rapids won it all. I think this team might ...
by boblee
Mon Jul 10, 2017 12:01 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Duluth East- back to 7AA dominance?
Replies: 90
Views: 27276

Re: Duluth East- back to 7AA dominance?

With the news of Hain, McLaughlin, and Stejkal all not returning for Rapids, does this mean the East era is back? East is almost returning all of their skaters and were within a ringed post of going to state. Who knows what could have happened there since Rapids won it all. I think this team might ...
by boblee
Mon Jul 10, 2017 11:58 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Grand Rapids Thunderhawks: State Champions!
Replies: 39
Views: 16478

Immigrant Fan wrote:I second that. The new site is pretty uninspiring. I miss the previous site's continuing relevance and updates, as well as the utility it afforded (e.g. meaningful links).
We will remain retired after being forced out by the previous regime and the booster club.
by boblee
Mon Jul 10, 2017 11:56 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Grand Rapids Thunderhawks: State Champions!
Replies: 39
Views: 16478

goaline wrote:
boblee wrote:Those kids are champions forever. Let's just hope it isn't another 37 years before the Halloween Machine gets #4.
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Thank you. Correction forthcoming.
by boblee
Fri Jul 07, 2017 10:25 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Grand Rapids Thunderhawks: State Champions!
Replies: 39
Views: 16478

Those kids are champions forever. Let's just hope it isn't another 37 years before the Halloween Machine gets #5.
by boblee
Mon Jun 26, 2017 10:11 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Coaching Changes - 2017-18
Replies: 264
Views: 149611

This thread has been hijacked. it went from good intentions to shenanigans real quick. If you're referring to my comments you've got the, wrong idea. People should be able to speak their mind on the board without someone challenging every post they make. That wasn't happening. That's all. My commen...
by boblee
Fri Jun 23, 2017 11:42 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Trent Klatt stepping down at GR....
Replies: 44
Views: 20299

Relatively quiet front, actually. My guess is Nuch.
by boblee
Fri Jun 23, 2017 11:40 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Coaching Changes - 2017-18
Replies: 264
Views: 149611

This thread has been hijacked. it went from good intentions to shenanigans real quick.
by boblee
Tue Mar 28, 2017 2:29 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Coaching Changes - 2017-18
Replies: 264
Views: 149611

Coaching in today's world is nearly impossible.
by boblee
Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:27 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Players in Juniors after the season - Spring 2017
Replies: 30
Views: 17768

From Grand Rapids:
John Stampohar - Fairbanks (NAHL)
Micah Miller - Sioux City (USHL)
Gavin Hain - Sioux Falls (USHL)
Zach Stejskal - Bloomington (USHL)
Blake McLaughlin - Chicago Steel (USHL)

*I can't 100% confirm they are all doing the "after" but it looks like it.
by boblee
Tue Mar 14, 2017 3:46 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: HS Hockey Podcast (Year-end episode)
Replies: 30
Views: 10565

Enjoyed listening. Loved the shout out.

I lost EVERYTHING Friday night. Not just my mind. My voice, my insanity, all the things.

I was more calm on Saturday. A 4-0 lead helped.
by boblee
Tue Mar 14, 2017 3:39 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Tourney Challange 2017
Replies: 36
Views: 13618

Congrats to Browniemagoo. The Northfield upset pick on day 1 looks like the difference maker. Here are the final standings... Browniemagoo - 83 points Boblee - 80 points GoldenBear - 80 points jeffpv -78 points 50in15 - 70 points bardown27 - 67 points grindiangrad-80 - 65 points karl(east) - 65 poi...
by boblee
Mon Mar 13, 2017 6:10 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: CM - All-Tournament team
Replies: 22
Views: 9944

Some reports from media members via Twitter said he had a lower body injury and was getting treatment...
by boblee
Sat Mar 11, 2017 11:28 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Grand Rapids Thunderhawks: State Champions!
Replies: 39
Views: 16478

Never been more proud of my hometown and high school. What a tremendous experience. There are no words.
by boblee
Tue Mar 07, 2017 4:54 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Class AA QF: Lakeville South vs. #2 St. Thomas Academy
Replies: 40
Views: 14264

Cadets win one at the big boy tournament. But just one.
by boblee
Tue Mar 07, 2017 4:54 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Class AA QF: Hill-Murray vs. #3 Moorhead
Replies: 47
Views: 19530

Taters in OT. 2nd OT game for these two this year and first of two OT games on Thursday.