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by ryguyMN
Tue Apr 25, 2023 2:51 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2023-24 season Early departures
Replies: 91
Views: 208491

Re: 2023-24 season Early departures

Weird, that similar to Miller, rumors around EP were that Townsend wasn't coming back. But then he was just announced as a captain for next year, so who knows? How much does NHL Central Scouting rankings play a role in a kid deciding whether to stay or go? Teddy's stock dropped from the midterm to ...
by ryguyMN
Fri Apr 14, 2023 12:28 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Home Ice Advantage
Replies: 2
Views: 2908

Re: Home Ice Advantage

All these shows are on YouTube under the Minnesota Wild channel if you couldn't watch on Ballys. Was really nicely done. I like how they discussed some of the challenges and how youth hockey programs work out east towards the end of the series.
by ryguyMN
Sun Mar 12, 2023 4:33 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Top AA schools since 2000
Replies: 1
Views: 1827

Top AA schools since 2000

I created a metric based on state tourney results through 2023 to determine the top schools in class AA since 2000. 4 points awarded to the champion, 3 points to the runner-up, 2 points for advancing as far as the semi-final, and 1 point for qualifying for the tournament. Here are the top 5 teams: 1...
by ryguyMN
Sun Mar 12, 2023 11:06 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: State Tourney Short Stories
Replies: 3
Views: 1933

Re: State Tourney Short Stories

I’m not much into moral victories, but Hill has to be pleased with taking the consolidation title considering they came into the playoffs with a losing record and I don’t think many had them pegged as coming out of 4AA.
by ryguyMN
Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:16 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Mike McGraw
Replies: 6
Views: 5237

Re: Mike McGraw

His wife passed away in March 2021. Not sure if that played a role or anything, but was a significant life event.

https://www.mesabitribune.com/obituarie ... 28376.html
by ryguyMN
Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:24 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: CLASS AA SF - #1 Minnetonka vs #4 Andover
Replies: 13
Views: 8099

Re: CLASS AA SF - #1 Minnetonka vs #4 Andover

Pure juice. Tonka is certainly a beatable team and Andover has the second best top line in the entire tourney (Warroad at the top). If Thoreson, Casey, and Conway are able to get some good scoring chances, I like Andover's chances. 50/50 game. Agree on 50/50 game. Disagree on second best line. Thor...
by ryguyMN
Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:00 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: At the tourney
Replies: 35
Views: 30118

Re: At the tourney

Dear hockey, more bands and organ music, please. When I go to a hockey game, I don't want to feel like I'm at a rave.
by ryguyMN
Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:48 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: CLASS AA SF - #1 Minnetonka vs #4 Andover
Replies: 13
Views: 8099

Re: CLASS AA SF - #1 Minnetonka vs #4 Andover

Pure juice. Tonka is certainly a beatable team and Andover has the second best top line in the entire tourney (Warroad at the top). If Thoreson, Casey, and Conway are able to get some good scoring chances, I like Andover's chances. 50/50 game.
by ryguyMN
Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:42 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Sharpest uniform
Replies: 17
Views: 12920

Re: Sharpest uniform

SCC hands down. How to make yellow work in a sweater.
by ryguyMN
Fri Mar 10, 2023 10:40 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Class AA SF - #3 Edina vs Cretin-Derham Hall
Replies: 8
Views: 4742

Re: Class AA SF - #3 Edina vs Cretin-Derham Hall

I was most impressed with CDH's play of all the teams on Thursday. Could see CDH making this a game, but Edina will prevail in the end. Trying to figure out how Edina goes from playing a tight game against Wayzata to whatever you call that against Moorhead.
by ryguyMN
Sun Feb 26, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Defending My Honor (Braemar Scoreboard Operator)
Replies: 11
Views: 6807

Re: Defending My Honor (Braemar Scoreboard Operator)

Considering the action was in Shakopee's zone for 95% of the game, I can believe the 60+ shots for Tonka - it was an onslaught. Not sure if it was a take just to elicit a reaction for the pod. The tone of the podcast felt kind of ornery (what the fans say, trolls, etc.) and that might be part of tha...
by ryguyMN
Wed Feb 22, 2023 9:07 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Winter Storm and Thursday's games
Replies: 17
Views: 7257

Re: Winter Storm and Thursday's games

So Prior Lake just went to E-Learning on Wed and Thurs. No athletics are to be played. But Shakopee appears to be adamant about playing on Thursday. My guess is the game moves to Friday... Holy Family does not want to move the game either. Guessing Eden Prairie will go to e-learning. Why these 4 sc...
by ryguyMN
Mon Feb 20, 2023 2:16 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Winter Storm and Thursday's games
Replies: 17
Views: 7257

Re: Winter Storm and Thursday's games

Uff-da. That is all.

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by ryguyMN
Sun Feb 19, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: AA Rankings for 2/19/23 and Section Preview
Replies: 12
Views: 6826

Re: AA Rankings for 2/19/23 and Section Preview

Cookster wrote:
Sun Feb 19, 2023 10:02 am
With the 2AA seedings out, this will be the first time EP plays a quarterfinal road game since 1996.
I knew it had been a while. Thanks for that tidbit of information.
by ryguyMN
Sun Feb 19, 2023 10:11 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Discussion of Official Seeding
Replies: 27
Views: 19157

Re: Discussion of Official Seeding

I could see Thursday games being weather delayed if we end up having this snowstorm of biblical proportions.
by ryguyMN
Wed Feb 15, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2AA and 6AA back at Mariucci?
Replies: 17
Views: 6104

Re: 2AA and 6AA back at Mariucci?

I think the Mariucci days are over. They didn't get the crowds to support continuing to pay the rent on the building. Too bad. Sure was fun when all - or nearly all - the seats were occupied. Yeah, those were the good days. If you came for just the second game, you were left standing in the concour...
by ryguyMN
Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:46 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: AA Rankings for 2/12/23
Replies: 16
Views: 10016

Re: AA Rankings for 2/12/23

Would either of Chan and Tonka secretly not deeply covet the #1 assuming EP stays at 5 and likely wins their section QF game? EP could be a sleeper based upon more recent results. No. You want 1 to play Jefferson in quarters as opposed to 2 and get Chaska first round - especially Chan with the riva...
by ryguyMN
Tue Feb 14, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2AA and 6AA back at Mariucci?
Replies: 17
Views: 6104

Re: 2AA and 6AA back at Mariucci?

I think the Mariucci days are over. They didn't get the crowds to support continuing to pay the rent on the building.
by ryguyMN
Fri Feb 10, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Games Saturday 2-11-23
Replies: 38
Views: 14489

Re: Games Saturday 2-11-23

elliott70 wrote:
Fri Feb 10, 2023 9:07 am
ryguyMN wrote:
Wed Feb 08, 2023 5:03 pm
Looking forward to Tonka and Edina at Braemar!
If I could make it to the cities this would be a good one or
Stillwater and White Bear.
I even turned down free Wild tickets to go to Tonka/Edina.
by ryguyMN
Fri Feb 10, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Games Thursday 2-9-23
Replies: 11
Views: 1802

Re: Games Thursday 2-9-23

SEC Scotty wrote:
Thu Feb 09, 2023 9:54 pm
ryguyMN wrote:
Thu Feb 09, 2023 9:00 pm
Hockey Hub says Gentry beat Chan, 3-1. As long as Tonka doesn't stumble, they should have the top seed locked up in section 2AA.
Like they wouldn’t have won it anyway?
If Tonka loses out to close the regular season, it would become more of a debate.
by ryguyMN
Thu Feb 09, 2023 9:00 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Games Thursday 2-9-23
Replies: 11
Views: 1802

Re: Games Thursday 2-9-23

Hockey Hub says Gentry beat Chan, 3-1. As long as Tonka doesn't stumble, they should have the top seed locked up in section 2AA.
by ryguyMN
Wed Feb 08, 2023 5:07 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: AA Rankings for 2/5/23
Replies: 13
Views: 5634

Re: AA Rankings for 2/5/23

Section playoffs, specifically the semis and finals, in 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 should be really good. Truly a year where anything can happen in AA.
by ryguyMN
Wed Feb 08, 2023 5:03 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Games Saturday 2-11-23
Replies: 38
Views: 14489

Re: Games Saturday 2-11-23

Looking forward to Tonka and Edina at Braemar!
by ryguyMN
Mon Jan 30, 2023 2:14 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: HDM 2025
Replies: 0
Views: 12798

HDM 2025

I saw that Shakopee was awarded Hockey Day in 2025. I curious to see where they host the event. I lived there for almost 15 years...there's not a ton of open lakefront real estate if Bally's wants something that is scenic for television.
by ryguyMN
Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:02 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: AA Rankings for 12/25/22
Replies: 12
Views: 5743

Re: AA Rankings for 12/25/22

I can see why PageStat does not like Rogers. They got exposed this week. Two ties against teams they should have beat (Chaska and EP) and a loss to Edina. PageStat don't lie? Random thought: Eden Prairie might not even be hosting a first round section playoff game this year...let that one marinate a...