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- Thu Dec 05, 2019 2:54 pm
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: Top 20 single A teams since inception (1994)
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5851
Re: Top 20 single A teams since inception (1994)
12 OR 13 OF THE 20 SO WHAT HAPPENED TO THE OTHERS? Influencing Factors (in no particular order): 1. Community Population 2. Community Financial Resources 3. Geography/Access to addition hockey resources (AAA, Tier 1, HP, Leagues, Development, etc.) 4. Ability to attract and keep (top)players 5. You...
- Wed Dec 04, 2019 7:55 am
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: 3 PM Matinee Games - BLAH!!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7154
Re: 3 PM Matinee Games - BLAH!!
For those teams that often travel 2,3, 4 or more hours one way there has to be a sacrifice. For the student-athlete it is either missing school to travel or getting home late (sometimes both). Missing school can be really tough for those on a block schedule where missing one class is like really mis...
- Mon Dec 02, 2019 3:28 pm
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: The Hermantown Thread
- Replies: 2072
- Views: 3179603
Re: The Hermantown Thread
Still having this discussion? Hermantown is playing by the rules. Why hate? Just beat them Agreed. Hermantown is playing by the rules. Fans statewide, generally speaking, can’t stand that program. I have witnessed several times over the years. Fans throughout the state can’t stand that program. Ins...
- Tue Nov 12, 2019 3:38 pm
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: The Argy Bargy 3A Thread 2019-2020
- Replies: 107
- Views: 31119
Re: The Argy Bargy 3A Thread 2019-2020
Where is 3A hockey in the state? What’s the history there as regard to high school hockey. Umm.. so a new area of the state gets some interest in hockey.... they obviously love hs hockey, why so negative man? Dont read it if you don't care. Honestly go re live your high school career in 7A or 7AA t...
- Thu Nov 07, 2019 9:59 am
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: Single A Top 20 - Preseason
- Replies: 30
- Views: 10364
Re: Single A Top 20 - Preseason
Thanks. That is what I heard as well. EGF is going to be very good.
- Thu Nov 07, 2019 9:41 am
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: Single A Top 20 - Preseason
- Replies: 30
- Views: 10364
Re: Single A Top 20 - Preseason
Is the kid from Grand Forks (J.P.) crossing over to play for EGF?
- Wed Nov 06, 2019 12:13 pm
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: 7AA 2019-2020
- Replies: 914
- Views: 312893
Re: 7AA 2019-2020
I heard that Rapids is now in the LSC. Ashland got voted out and it looks like Rapids is in. Kniven-how do you know there is unrest in the locker room? Are you in the locker room witnessing it first hand or is it rumors? I just do. ](*,) He heard it from a friend, who Heard it from a friend, who He...
- Mon Nov 04, 2019 7:46 pm
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: 7AA 2019-2020
- Replies: 914
- Views: 312893
Re: 7AA 2019-2020
If they want a shot at winning the section they’ll pick Chiodo rather than another former Rapids player. Chiodo is a proven winner. He would be okay as an interim coach. If they want to win the section this year, they are better candidates. I pretty sure he took a couple teams to state within the l...
- Mon Nov 04, 2019 7:53 am
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: 7AA 2019-2020
- Replies: 914
- Views: 312893
Re: 7AA 2019-2020
He would be okay as an interim coach. If they want to win the section this year, they are better candidates.greenwayraider wrote: ↑Sun Nov 03, 2019 12:39 pmIf they want a shot at winning the section they’ll pick Chiodo rather than another former Rapids player. Chiodo is a proven winner.
- Tue Oct 29, 2019 9:55 am
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: 7AA 2019-2020
- Replies: 914
- Views: 312893
Re: 7AA 2019-2020
I can tell you from direct experience with a similar situation. A interim head coach could set the program back. If there is an opportunity to simply make a hire, that would be ideal. Well said! I really could care less what they do. I’m a diehard purple so I really could care less. I actually hope...
- Mon Oct 28, 2019 2:38 pm
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: 7AA 2019-2020
- Replies: 914
- Views: 312893
Re: 7AA 2019-2020
GR should hire the best coach they can given the situation they are in. If things go well and that coach is the best long-term option for the program, then hire back for the next season. Like most places in life: make the best decision you can, evaluate that decision at the appropriate time, determi...
- Thu Oct 24, 2019 9:59 am
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: Section 6A 2019-20
- Replies: 163
- Views: 48033
Re: Section 6A 2019-20
I'm not too surprised, Alex FF, Rocori and Sartell are all in the Central Lakes Conference with Brainerd. That makes sense. I guess being a AA team in Section 8 I didn't expect to see so many A teams from a different section (River Lakes especially, but perhaps I am underestimating them). River Lak...
- Thu Oct 24, 2019 8:04 am
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: Section 6A 2019-20
- Replies: 163
- Views: 48033
Re: Section 6A 2019-20
That is a pretty comprehensive schedule =D> . I'm kind of surprised to see so many Brainerd games. I'm not too surprised, Alex FF, Rocori and Sartell are all in the Central Lakes Conference with Brainerd. That makes sense. I guess being a AA team in Section 8 I didn't expect to see so many A teams ...
- Wed Oct 23, 2019 3:00 pm
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: Section 6A 2019-20
- Replies: 163
- Views: 48033
Re: Section 6A 2019-20
That is a pretty comprehensive schedule . I'm kind of surprised to see so many Brainerd games.
- Wed Oct 23, 2019 12:24 pm
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: 2019-2020 Coaching Changes List
- Replies: 132
- Views: 68866
Re: 2019-2020 Coaching Changes List
Check out the 7AA thread. It is being discussed there.gopherpuck516 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 23, 2019 12:05 pmThat’s an awful late coaching departure, any news on this?
- Mon Oct 21, 2019 3:11 pm
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: Section 8A 2019
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6637
Re: Section 8A 219
As always, it is one of 3 teams in this section.
1. EGF
2. Warroad
3. TRF
1. EGF
2. Warroad
3. TRF
- Fri Oct 11, 2019 3:06 pm
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: Bantams vs. High School
- Replies: 31
- Views: 12099
Re: Bantams vs. High School
My association is dealing with this. IMVHO, it is a huge negative. All but one second year bantam moved up. With what is left, we have to play Bantam B. We have a handful of first year bantams that should be playing Bantam A hockey that will now not develop as they should. None of the players that ...
- Fri Oct 11, 2019 12:20 pm
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: Bantams vs. High School
- Replies: 31
- Views: 12099
Re: Bantams vs. High School
I'd say the high school situation they move into would be a factor. The transition is going to be easier on a young player if he has stronger teammates around him. Conversely, they are going to struggle getting the puck out of the zone or be put in more vulnerable positions in the offensive end or i...
- Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:48 am
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: 7AA 2019-2020
- Replies: 914
- Views: 312893
Re: 7AA 2019-2020
That’s about a month later than most metro based teams Yes. Most student athletes up here are multi sport. There wouldn’t be many kids at captains practice if it started September 30th. There are programs in the 218 that are starting now. They just do it later in the evening when the boys can go ho...
- Tue Sep 10, 2019 3:28 pm
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: Will Curt Giles ever get his due?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 14654
Re: Will Curt Giles ever get his due?
Let's not forget they cut 3/4 of the players that tryout for HS, law of averages and history shows he has more talent as a whole than most schools every year to choose from (except MG from #'s). He should be able to win more consistently. Not saying anything about him not being a good coach, but so...
- Tue Sep 10, 2019 12:15 pm
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: Will Curt Giles ever get his due?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 14654
Re: Will Curt Giles ever get his due?
Let's not forget they cut 3/4 of the players that tryout for HS, law of averages and history shows he has more talent as a whole than most schools every year to choose from (except MG from #'s). He should be able to win more consistently. Not saying anything about him not being a good coach, but so...
- Fri Sep 06, 2019 3:01 pm
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: Youth hockey associations with both A and AA teams
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2321
- Wed Sep 04, 2019 2:51 pm
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: 7AA 2019-2020
- Replies: 914
- Views: 312893
Re: 7AA 2019-2020
Anoka hockey now in 7AA. What’s there story the last 20 years? Are they trending up? What hockey program are they a feeder to? I know they won a state championship within the last 20 years. Anoka better than Elk River and Forest Lake. Who will be the typical 4 teams on the bottom of section 7AA now...
- Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:13 am
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: Minnesota Hockey cut-off dates
- Replies: 60
- Views: 19963
Re: Minnesota Hockey cut-off dates
Something to consider is how the cut off date affects high school numbers. I don’t believe adding more players to high school in this way is beneficial for development, participation, or winning. Unlike sports like football, soccer, basketball, and baseball, there is not a ninth grade team in hockey...
- Mon Mar 25, 2019 1:03 pm
- Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
- Topic: New State Tournament Format (or my day dream)
- Replies: 46
- Views: 27020
Re: New State Tournament Format (or my day dream)
Slapshot, which sections are you most interested in preserving and why? All of them as far as format. I am not saying they can't be tweaked as far as placement, but reaching the state tournament should be an accomplishment. Upsets happen and that is part of the magic. To me a 2 class hockey tournam...