Top Minnesota, players of all-time

Eddie Shore · Post by **Eddie Shore** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 1:26 pm

Angus, I do believe you nailed it. Those five would have to be at the to of any list. Let me throw out a few more that might draw some considration: George Pelawa, Bemidji - This guy was absolutely dominant and a first round draft pick coming out of HS. Died in a tragic car accident that summer. Pat Micheletti, Hibbing - Absolutely tenacious. Great scorer and could get under the skin of any opponent. Scott Lecy, Rochester JM - A scoring machine for JM. In fact, I think he still hold the unofficial record for points in a season (112 - don't quote me on that). Jon Casey, Grand Rapids - I kow there have been a number of great HS goaltenders, but this guy was the best I've seen. Aaron Broten, Roseau - I've seen a lot of talk about Neal on this thread, but not much about Aaron. He could flat-out play. Keep the names coming. Brings back some good memories. And, by the way, Angus is right about Spehar. That kid could could bring you out of your seat anytime he touched the puck.

bluesbuddy · Post by **bluesbuddy** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 2:03 pm

agnes foo yung came up which dis list uv da best ever 'an he ain't dat far off frum da truth!! ahm not so shure i wood wanna meet up which dis crew on da ice. Center: SlapShooter<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/nerd.gif ALT="8o"> RW: BIAFP<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /laugh.gif ALT=":lol"> LW: Major<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /devil.gif ALT=":evil"> D: VideoScout<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/pimp.gif ALT=":hat"> D: BluesBuddy<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... smokin.gif ALT=":smokin"> G: BelowZero<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... rassed.gif ALT=":o"> "Anybody who doesn't agree with these can take it up with BluesBuddy @ their own risk. I know SlapShooter would agree as his arm is already broken for patting himself on the back." {Agnes foo yung quotation} i tink he'z miss'in a couple uv key players in dis post tho --- he fergot to mention joe lullic az da team chaplain, 'an budabbot az da team statistician, 'an hizself {Agnes hizself} as da head coach. it wood be tuff on deeez guyz tho 'cause BIAFPrison 'an Major r da same guyz so dis team wood be a man short. uv course, hav'in Below 0 Zero <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... rassed.gif ALT=":o"> in da nets wood be like shoot'in in a black hole; even if yerz shot wuz wide uv da net --- it would get sucked in anywayz <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/roll.gif ALT=":rollin"> da benefit uv 'aving BIAFPrison on da squad wood be dat he wood override all uv da referee's calls so dey wood be in r favor!! slope-slipper wood be a goot centerman 'cause he'z all over da ice anywayz --- and he and BIAFPrison's alter-ego {major} wood be da goons to control da game even further. videodrone wood be a goot choice 'cause he wood 'av a "helmut cam" implanted in hiz head gear and in between periods, dos guyz could watch replays uv da cheerleaders, while Agnes foo yung chews dem out!!! joe lullic could recite da 'hill murrays' {hail mary's} and counsel bluesbuddy mah-self, 'cause god knowz --- ah shure need some counseling *hic* <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... smokin.gif ALT=":smokin"> dis topic haz been beaten ta death 'oer da last 2 yearz. get a life already!!@!#$!%

HockeyFan2004 · Post by **HockeyFan2004** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 2:19 pm

Johnny Pohl! He was dominating at Red Wing absolutely dominating. Sure he played in Class A but he was still a phenomenal player.

Rocketwrister · Post by **Rocketwrister** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 2:43 pm

Don't forget about the Spud from Moorhead....Matt Cullen! Cullen was a great high school player.

DoRight101 · Post by **DoRight101** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:07 pm

Henry Boucha--great pick! Thanks for bringing him up. But Aaron Broten? Sorry! Doesn't belong in this discussion.

ROYALELK · Post by **ROYALELK** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 4:19 pm

how about Kenny Gernander and John Rothstein

Warroad11 · Post by **Warroad11** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 6:16 pm

ok heres my list in no special order....... Dave Spehar Ryan Kraft Neil Broten Phil Housley John Pohl Roger Christian the list goes on and on

SHP55 · Post by **SHP55** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 6:40 pm

Definately Ken Yackel as one of the top D from Minnesota. Played for the Gophers and The Bruins in the NHL. On the 1960 Olympic team I believe. When I was younger my dad always raved about him. Probably one of the best Minnesota D this state has seen.

OleCreakyBones · Post by **OleCreakyBones** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 6:51 pm

Derek Plante

hockeyiscool · Post by **hockeyiscool** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 8:35 pm

George pelawa was a great player from Bemidji until the accident... Thats too bad, he could have been great.

Ram Hockey · Post by **Ram Hockey** » Mon Jan 12, 2004 10:09 pm

DoRight101, How can you say that Aaron Broten doesn't belong in this discussion when he along with Neal and Butsy Erickson each had over 100 points during the 78' season. He led the state tournament in scoring two years in a row. Led the nation in scoring in 1981 with 106 points and a total of 179 points in two years at the University of Minnesota and played ten years in the National Hockey League. If that doesn't justify being noted on this list, what does? Ram HockeyEdited by: <A HREF=http://pub33.ezboard.com/bmnhs.showUser ... hockey>Ram Hockey</A> at: 1/13/04 9:00 am

hockey08 · Post by **hockey08** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 12:02 am

Two of the best players from minnesota high school hockey both came from Elk River.... Joel Otto, came up when Elk River was a nothing town with terrible hockey, played college hockey at Bemidji State where he won a national title, got drafted after that and went on to win a Stanley cup and play in the Olympics. And Paul Martin, Mr. Hockey winner, drafted by New Jersey right out of high school, went on to play for the gophers where he won two national titles and is now getting a regular shift for the defending champion New Jersey Devils....

BELOW 0 ZERO · Post by **BELOW 0 ZERO** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 1:53 am

I wouldnt play G in front of 2 more (Harold) in spepts Defensemen in my life. Vscout is allready balck & Blue in the HAMMIES from shootin' all those "cheerleader shots" and Bl00zie hasn't moved the same since Old MIlwuakee came out with that LOW CARB brew. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... smokin.gif ALT=":smokin"> This should be NATIONWIDE ---wait..it is

BELOW 0 ZERO · Post by **BELOW 0 ZERO** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 1:57 am

I wouldnt play G in front of 2 more (Harold) insnepts Defensemen in my life. Vscout is already black & Blue in the HAMMIES from shootin' all those "cheerleader shots" (pregame, and he gets paid) and Bl00zie hasn't moved the same since Old MIlwaukee came out with that LOW CARB brew. <img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... smokin.gif ALT=":smokin"> If there is a Kenny 'the rat' position open...I believe I qualify. Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub33.ezboard.com/bmnhs.showUser ... zero>BELOW 0 ZERO</A> at: 1/13/04 1:59 am

Hockeyisthebest21 · Post by **Hockeyisthebest21** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 9:59 am

What about Brian Bonin, no one has mentioned him. He had a great high school career for WBL.

raindog · Post by **raindog** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 10:50 am

My dad and uncles raved about Mayasich. Reed Larsen belongs on the list, but not in the broadcast booth. Steve Christoff and Craig Norwich were both very good.

Dons · Post by **Dons** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 11:57 am

your dad and uncles had good reason....the guy had like 8 goals in the finals one year. 15 in the tournament that year. he would play like..35-40 minutes a game,..rarely off the ice. he is the true father of minnesota high school hockey.

digity · Post by **digity** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 1:15 pm

"What about Brian Bonin, no one has mentioned him. He had a great high school career for WBL. " Brian was one of the best high school players I have ever seen. The thing that might of held him back is state touranment appearances. I believe the team that kept him out of it was always Hill Murray(Jefferson was the team of the 90's but, Hill and Moorhead were usually in the tourney and made some pretty good runs). Petey keeps talking about Crowley because of his 3 state championships but, look at the the supporting cast he had(over 12 division 1 hockey players I believe). I'm not flaming Crowley what so ever. He was a two-time all american at the U of M the first defensemen to lead the WCHA in scoring since Lou Nanne and if he wouldn't of left the U of M early he would of put up a fight for a hobey baker. Bonin did win a hobey but, in high school he did not have enough help to get it done. Both players should be mention in this thread.

GR80 · Post by **GR80** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 1:46 pm

How about Larry Olimb. The kid never came off the ice the entire state tournament when he played. He was Warroad at the time.

HockeyFan2004 · Post by **HockeyFan2004** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 2:53 pm

Darby Hendrickson, absolutely amazing at Richfield. Also, nobody has really mentioned any goalies. How about Karl Goehring from Apple Valley, he was awesome in Apple Valley's State Title Run in 96'.

theskillz · Post by **theskillz** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 5:11 pm

So many great players, so little time. John Mayasich, obviously. Mike Antonovich, Neal and Aaron Broten, Butsy Erickson, Phil Housley, can't forget Corey Millen - he was tremendous. Big George Pelawa was a helluva player. I remember when his Jacks routed my Spuds in the 1986 Section 8 title game. Brian Bonin was great. I'd have to add Billy Lund of Roseau to the list. Mike Crowley was one of the best. Tom Chorske and Larry Olimb.. Darby Hendrickson, Ryan Kraft, Jamie Langenbrunner, Dave Spehar, Jeff Taffe, Derek Plante, Troy Riddle, Matt Cullen, Paul Martin, Chris Locker.. Obviously I haven't named them all, these are off the top of my head.

Green and White Fan · Post by **Green and White Fan** » Wed Jan 14, 2004 8:37 am

Neal and Aaron Broten Broten both belong on the list. Another player that played high school hockey in the late 50's was a defenseman from Roseau named Don Ross. The locals here say he was one of the best to ever come out of Roseau, and that says alot.

cae2005 · Post by **cae2005** » Thu Jan 15, 2004 9:14 pm

JORDAN LEOPOLD, JEFF TAFFE, JOHN POHL, KEITH BALLARD - Ballard is playing awesome now that he is back from his injury. Go Gophers!

icecold75 · Post by **icecold75** » Fri Jan 16, 2004 2:51 am

I have to say there are some great players that come out of MN hockey! Jamie Langenbrenner, Derek Plante, and don't forget about the younger boys still waiting their turn; Josh Johnson-one of the best goalie's i saw in high school, nate wood has always been awesome, and the list goes on! MN breeds the best players, there must be something in the water! Love always, ME!

CLASSICELITE · Post by **CLASSICELITE** » Fri Jan 16, 2004 7:21 pm

henry boucha, neal broten, and george pelawa have got to be up there. for goalies...i would say shelstad of southwest in the 70's was one of the best.

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