Best Sophmores..

[eastonstealth]

John Russell is a great goalie out of Breck

[wild_hockey_08]

Skrbec, Klienendorst , and Shulte are the best for GR. Youso from the Falls is also pretty good.

[matthebat]

kevin mcmorrow from park rapids is having a good year

[mnhighschoolhockeyfan92]

taft- edina- looked good against tonka

isaacson- sta- probably one of the best all around players i have seen this year

[justafan2]

Definitely Tom Kuhn of Hastings. This kid is solid at D and can see the ice like no one else. One to watch...

[The_Phantom_Enigma]

Adam Knochenmus - Roseau Rams

[Pucknutz69]

Definitely Tom Kuhn of Hastings. This kid is solid at D and can see the ice like no one else. One to watch...

5 posts and 2 are about Kuhn??

[The_Phantom_Enigma]

Definitely Tom Kuhn of Hastings. This kid is solid at D and can see the ice like no one else. One to watch...

5 posts and 2 are about Kuhn??

sounds a little suspicious doesn't it Tom, I MEAN justafan2

[TI14]

breck is loaded with sophmores. no one is talking that much about walters and isaacson of sta, those two are top notch. as for goalies meyers has done a pretty good job for bsm in my opinion.

[winger91]

Here's a bunch (compiled by somebody else, thanks) to keep an eye on...

Ryan Walters-F-St. Thomas
Nate Schmidt-D-St. Cloud Cathedral
Brett Hebel-F-Warroad
Adam Knochenmus-F-Roseau
Alex Koopmeiners-F-St. Cloud Cathedral
Kevin McMorrow-D-Park Rapids
Chad Hennum-F-Elk River
Max Gardiner-F-Minnetonka
Joe Rubbelke-D-St. Paul Johnson
Andrew Pitts-D-North Metro
Tyson Fulton-F-Breck
Charlie Borer-F-Breck
Matt Youso-D-International Falls
Jon Zeidler-D-Breck
Derek Forbort-D-Duluth East
David Jarrett-D-Edina
Garrett Orhn-D-Greenway
Archie Skalbeck-F-Hopkins
Jordan Johnson-D-Hill-Murray
Matt Campbell-D-Mankato West
Joey Benik-F-St. Francis
Mike Morin-F-Breck
Tyler Krumm-G-Chisago Lakes
Quin Buckellew-F-Moorhead
Jon Carlo Westerlund-F-Lake of the Woods
Riley Borer-F-Breck

You only have one Breck kid listed that SHOULD be listed, Fulton.

[hockeylover34]

Enough with the forwards and D. No converstation is complete without naming the top Sophomore Goaltenders:

Kruger - Tonka
O'Shea - Eastview
Ray - Andover
Arentz - LN
Meyers - BSM
Cotter - Stillwater
Fons - Hopkins
Ankeny - Edina
Altrichter -STA

(Who did I miss?)

Hart - International Falls

[GR3343]

Skrbec, Klienendorst , and Shulte are the best for GR. Youso from the Falls is also pretty good.

Skrbec, Kleinendorst, & Merritt are all playing varsity for GR. Schulte is a gifted player and his time will come next season. Those four sophs should be the cornerstone of the team when they are seniors.

[justafan2]

Hey pucknutz & phantom, sorry to disappoint you, but I'm not Kuhn, I just call it as I see it!

[Pucknutz69]

Enough with the forwards and D. No converstation is complete without naming the top Sophomore Goaltenders:

Kruger - Tonka
O'Shea - Eastview
Ray - Andover
Arentz - LN
Meyers - BSM
Cotter - Stillwater
Fons - Hopkins
Ankeny - Edina
Altrichter -STA

(Who did I miss?)

Hart - International Falls

Pennella - Stillwater

[Pucknutz69]

Here's a bunch (compiled by somebody else, thanks) to keep an eye on...

Ryan Walters-F-St. Thomas
Nate Schmidt-D-St. Cloud Cathedral
Brett Hebel-F-Warroad
Adam Knochenmus-F-Roseau
Alex Koopmeiners-F-St. Cloud Cathedral
Kevin McMorrow-D-Park Rapids
Chad Hennum-F-Elk River
Max Gardiner-F-Minnetonka
Joe Rubbelke-D-St. Paul Johnson
Andrew Pitts-D-North Metro
Tyson Fulton-F-Breck
Charlie Borer-F-Breck
Matt Youso-D-International Falls
Jon Zeidler-D-Breck
Derek Forbort-D-Duluth East
David Jarrett-D-Edina
Garrett Orhn-D-Greenway
Archie Skalbeck-F-Hopkins
Jordan Johnson-D-Hill-Murray
Matt Campbell-D-Mankato West
Joey Benik-F-St. Francis
Mike Morin-F-Breck
Tyler Krumm-G-Chisago Lakes
Quin Buckellew-F-Moorhead
Jon Carlo Westerlund-F-Lake of the Woods
Riley Borer-F-Breck

You only have one Breck kid listed that SHOULD be listed, Fulton.

Add few from SEC
Walker Hyland - Woodbury
Max Gaade - Woodbury
Andrew Hebert - Woodbury

Sean Dougherty - Park

Ben Wiegand - Stillwater
Alex Chuhel - Stillwater

Matt Pasma - WBL
Ryan Wolter - WBL

Mark Alt - CDH


Just a few I've seen this year.

[SiouxRecruit]

kevin mcmorrow from park rapids is having a good year

Very solid player...he will one day make a great D1 player...

[simmonsgoaltender34]

i think the top list is looking good ive been with tyler and he seems to be a solid goaly and will be seen in the future but i think matt peterson should be up there he is a good all around defensemen

[simmonsgoaltender34]

Enough with the forwards and D. No converstation is complete without naming the top Sophomore Goaltenders:

Kruger - Tonka
O'Shea - Eastview
Ray - Andover
Arentz - LN
Meyers - BSM
Cotter - Stillwater
Fons - Hopkins
Ankeny - Edina
Altrichter -STA

(Who did I miss?)

Hart - International Falls

[GRhawky]

I know his name has already been tossed around here a couple times but Skrbek (GR) escalated his game so much throughout last year. He looked better and better everytime he took the ice. From section 7AA sophs i would look out for him more than anyone

[Pucknutz69]

Enough with the forwards and D. No converstation is complete without naming the top Sophomore Goaltenders:

Kruger - TonkaO'Shea - Eastview
Ray - Andover
Arentz - LNMeyers - BSM
Cotter - Stillwater
Fons - Hopkins
Ankeny - Edina
Altrichter -STA

(Who did I miss?)

Hart - International Falls

Alll of these guys played in the Gopher State Tourney. I would say Hart, Kruger and Wilcox were the best out of the 8 goalies in the 2010 tourney.

[komada77]

According to Max`Preps - the top 5 point leading sophomores are

Tyson Fulton Breck
Ryan Walters STA
Archie Skalbeck Hopkins
Christian Isackson STA
Austin Plaine Prairie Centre

That pretty much removes defensemen from this conversation, including, IMO, the best sophomore in the state Nate Schmidt. Also takes out Alt, Hyland, Rubellke, little Youso and many other. It's not all about points.

[slapstkhound]

According to Max`Preps - the top 5 point leading sophomores are

Tyson Fulton Breck
Ryan Walters STA
Archie Skalbeck Hopkins
Christian Isackson STA
Austin Plaine Prairie Centre

That pretty much removes defensemen from this conversation, including, IMO, the best sophomore in the state Nate Schmidt. Also takes out Alt, Hyland, Rubellke, little Youso and many other. It's not all about points.

I'm still trying to understand the fascination with Hyland at Woodbury. He's big but doesn't really play that smart and takes some really stupid penalties that can really hurt, as he he did in the tourney.

[komada77]

According to Max`Preps - the top 5 point leading sophomores are

Tyson Fulton Breck
Ryan Walters STA
Archie Skalbeck Hopkins
Christian Isackson STA
Austin Plaine Prairie Centre

That pretty much removes defensemen from this conversation, including, IMO, the best sophomore in the state Nate Schmidt. Also takes out Alt, Hyland, Rubellke, little Youso and many other. It's not all about points.

I'm still trying to understand the fascination with Hyland at Woodbury. He's big but doesn't really play that smart and takes some really stupid penalties that can really hurt, as he he did in the tourney.

I really am not saying this to be sarcastic but are you looking at the same player because that does not sound like Walker at all. Perhaps you're looking at #18 Max Gaede, not #10 Walker Hyland. He's not really big (??5'10", 170??) and took 2 (maybe 3, I can't remember) penalties in the state tournament. He's been Woodbury's best and most consistent D-man all year long and has started since day 1.

[Dazed&Confused]

I have seen Walker play alot of games. Not at the State Tourney! But previous He fits the description given by slapeskhound. But BUT He is a very talented player with a huge future and a great Coach and Mentor. He will deffinately become an Elite player if he applies himself and works hard.

[rbkhckyplaya]

i think chris casto is better than jordan johnson, casto plays much better under pressure more physical and is a smarter hockey player