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by blindref
Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:07 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 8AA Playoffs
Replies: 49
Views: 13661

The Hub says it's tied at 3-3 in the second.
Moorhead two pp goals
by blindref
Tue Feb 18, 2014 8:15 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 8AA River Lakes at Roseau
Replies: 6
Views: 3058

Rams 4
Stars 3
by blindref
Mon Feb 17, 2014 7:22 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: AA Boys Investigation
Replies: 20
Views: 8976

Don't know but speculating that their goalies from previous years relocated but may have never moved the to the Duluth area. It could be completely untrue but nonetheless something that may have skirted the rules. Dylan Parker- family moved to Duluth for a job his 8th He moved for hockey. His Mom m...
by blindref
Sat Feb 08, 2014 5:37 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: East Grand Forks
Replies: 56
Views: 12822

Re: East Grand Forks

If this is a dumb post I apologize in advance. Elliot70 in a post suggested that EGF might be the best team in the state A or AA. EGF has beaten each AA team they played in the state this year and they didn't do it with "smoke and mirrors." This does strike a nerve for me when it comes to...
by blindref
Thu Feb 06, 2014 11:38 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Jack Ramsey
Replies: 45
Views: 20744

Yes, I have seen him play more than a single game which is why I responded to this topic last year , which you would have seen if you had read all of it… nice first post. And by the way Fasching dominated as a sophomore... and Ramsey was invisible as a junior.. I am not giving up on Ramsey yet with...
by blindref
Wed Jan 29, 2014 5:13 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: COLDEST ARENA EVER PLAYED IN
Replies: 54
Views: 18578

CherryPicker99 wrote:The converted rodeo barn in Windom is colder than any rink I've been in.
Does it still have chicken wire?
by blindref
Wed Jan 29, 2014 6:36 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: COLDEST ARENA EVER PLAYED IN
Replies: 54
Views: 18578

The old shakopee "bubble" which I believe was torn down in the late 80s or early 90s was ridiculously cold! Not sure if anyone on here recalls that place? Also Harding Arena in east St. Paul is pretty brutal. That was an igloo, so was the Tonka bubble. Minnehaha has permafrost on it's wal...
by blindref
Mon Jan 13, 2014 6:54 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: State of Brainerd Hockey?
Replies: 84
Views: 35566

Why do they track hits on their Hub site?
Only four other teams do that.
Over 1,000 hits in twelve games.
Maybe they just have an aggressive statistician.
by blindref
Wed Jan 01, 2014 11:34 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 8AA
Replies: 7
Views: 2834

Yes in most years.

They are a coop this year with Holdingford for one senior player.
by blindref
Sun Dec 22, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Short Bench
Replies: 178
Views: 56310

puckbreath wrote:
bestpopcorn wrote:
puckbreath wrote:And it ain't just dads. Some of the worst I've seen were moms.
Agreed. If a mom chews I guarantee she is a short bencher.
If she's got a fur coat, she's even worse. :wink:[/quot

Don't forget the mug filled with Rum Chata
by blindref
Thu Dec 19, 2013 10:33 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Section 3A (2013-2014)
Replies: 1393
Views: 369502

notTONIGHT wrote:
blindref wrote:Apollo 3
Willmar 1

1-1 -:45 to go
Breakaway
Eng
who was in the pipes for willmar?
Rink writer says Revier
by blindref
Thu Dec 19, 2013 9:33 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Section 3A (2013-2014)
Replies: 1393
Views: 369502

Apollo 3
Willmar 1

1-1 -:45 to go
Breakaway
Eng
by blindref
Thu Dec 12, 2013 6:24 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Biggest Surprises So Far
Replies: 28
Views: 14164

[quote="observer"]What's happened in Woodbury? The recently proud program seems to have fallen hard. Their seniors were in the PeeWee A state title game and I believe solid as bantams as well.[/quot

Second high school will do that
by blindref
Thu Dec 12, 2013 6:21 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Northern Educate buys Vadnais Sports Center
Replies: 40
Views: 17932

They have some talent but they are kind of thin. They would be better if they stayed out of the box, fourth most minutes In the State so far. They think it's 1975 so you need to take six steps and blast an opponent that passed the puck four seconds ago. They waste too much energy "finishing the...
by blindref
Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:25 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Class A/AA Enrollment Question
Replies: 28
Views: 13539

The free and reduced lunch impact does lower some schools below the "top 64" cut-off in many sports. Minneapolis and St Paul public schools typically move down a level in most sports. These schools have the ability to opt down for each sport (not an all or none decision) and the decision ...
by blindref
Mon Sep 30, 2013 1:13 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Lechner to Greenway?
Replies: 13
Views: 8484

Two maybes,
Elk River lost Rogers and Zimmerman kids and were still very competitive in their conference and section and possibly Burnsville.
Burnsville hasn't continued to grow but it's neighbors certainly have.
They have been very talented and successful recently.
by blindref
Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:55 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Vannelli
Replies: 43
Views: 21649

Try this instead Originally Posted by turk181: Tommy Vanelli gone? https://twitter.com/chrismpeters Yup. University's official statement: “After a few weeks of trying to balance academics and athletics, Tommy made the decision this morning that college hockey was not the best route for him at this t...
by blindref
Mon Aug 19, 2013 11:07 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: DNT Article on Club Sports Teams
Replies: 10
Views: 5046

I disagree with the portrayal that our schools are subsidizing a group of kids out of line with other sports. One of the main differences that exists is that schools don't provide ice arenas for their hockey programs, yet they build football fields, basketball courts, baseball fields, swimming pool...
by blindref
Mon Aug 19, 2013 3:46 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: DNT Article on Club Sports Teams
Replies: 10
Views: 5046

I think that this is very possible in the next 20-30 years. You've seen schools like Johnson, Harding and all Minneapolis close or consolidate; the expenses for ice team and travel for a Boys and Girls teams will eventually be too big of a burden for many schools. Hockey families are used to paying ...
by blindref
Wed Jul 31, 2013 10:38 pm
Forum: AAA Hockey
Topic: Miracle Gold AAA Tryouts - September 9-15, 2013
Replies: 9
Views: 8984

To get a jump on the other high powered AAA hockey factories so they get the best six and seven year old hockey players that they can find. :wink:
by blindref
Wed Jul 31, 2013 5:08 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Open vs Closed Tryouts
Replies: 66
Views: 23264

There are problems either way. I've been to open tryouts, at the bar during closed tryouts and in the stands while coaching to evaluate kids in a pool. Once I had a chance to watch as a coach, I was able to offer some advice for changes that I think helped. Things like playing 5/5 instead of 4/4, mo...
by blindref
Wed Jun 19, 2013 1:46 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Edina Squirt A team, Who developed the players?
Replies: 104
Views: 50578

According to this table, ten NHL players from Minnesota were born in Edina. That doesn't mean they grew up or lived there, but that's true for many other players. NHL Players Born in Minnesota, United States » Show/Hide Summary Tables 227 Players Glossary  · SHARE  · Embed  · CSV  · PRE  · LINK  · ?...
by blindref
Fri Mar 15, 2013 12:24 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2013/2014 coach openings
Replies: 111
Views: 73719

Dylan Mills at DE?
by blindref
Thu Mar 14, 2013 7:33 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: state tournament officiating
Replies: 24
Views: 8409

The referees in the Hermantown/ St. Thomas game grew up in East Grand Forks and Fargo.
They have both worked multiple State Tournaments and one worked the WCHA for years.
by blindref
Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:55 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: State Single A Brackets released
Replies: 30
Views: 9942

I've watched Apollo play several times this season and the only way they don't lose by double-digits on Wednesday is if STA plays without a goalie. So true, they are horrific. The only part of their team that is not a outrageous weak spot is their first line They won their games. How's that new nam...