Just a heads up... Hibbing is 7-5-1. They tied Albert Lea 2-2 on Saturday.HShockeywatcher wrote:...
15. Hibbing (7-5)
With 4 of their 5 losses coming against AA competition, the Bluejackets are taking care of business in Class A. They are technically in control of their own destiny in their section as they are undefeated in section play and have games against all of the relevant teams aside from Duluth Marshall. They have two important games this week.
This week: Tues vs Cloquet, Sat @ Virginia
Class A Rankings 1-5-2014
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Re: Class A Rankings 1-5-2014
I have them sitting in this order
1 Breck
2 Hermantown
3 Warroad
4 EGF
5 Duluth Marshall
6 New Prague
7 SCC
8 Mankato West
9 St Paul Academy
10 Alexandria
I still believe Breck without any dought is the best in class A and Hermantown is the legit no2
I moved Warroad ahead of EGF because of there similar opp this week SCC. EGF won 3 to1 and out shot SCC by 10 and warroad beat them 3 to 0 and out shot them by 30 and warroad had played a game the night before against Tech in an 8 to 1 scubbing and then the next afternoon took it to SCC,
5 next is Duluth just because they took it to Totino
6 New Prague because they took it to Mankato
7 and 8 could be a tie but SCC goalie is a stud
8 Mankato West
those are the only top 10 teams I have seen this in class A so I only ranked the 10.
[quote="HShockeywatcher"]I only ranked 10 teams last week and that didn't go over well, so I'm back at 15.
It is always interesting that teams you watch for a good part of the season fall off your radar as they play bad games while others solidify themselves. That is very true this week and I expect it to continue.
I have ranked 4 sections as I see it just looking at in section games and will do the same with the remaining 4 sections next week.
Feedback and input are always appreciated. Enjoy!
1. Breck (8-2-1)
The Mustangs sat idle this week while other Class A teams beat up on each other. They have two conference games and a AA test on the road this week.
This week: Tues vs Minneapolis, Thurs @ St Paul Academy, Sat @ Moorhead
2. East Grand Forks (10-2-1)
The Green Wave took care of business against another good Class A school this week, but the only quality Class A games that remain on their schedule are section opponents.
This week: Sat @ Grand Forks Central
3. Warroad (11-2-1)
The Warriors continue to win and win handily. Since tying EGF, they have 3 shut outs. Can they keep that up as they travel to Roseau this week?
This week: Thurs @ Roseau, Sat vs Crookston
4. Hermantown (10-2)
The Hawks dismantled the Hilltoppers in Duluth this week and kept up their winning ways picking up two more wins to stay undefeated against Class A teams. They have two good tests and can move up in the rankings if they come away with two more wins.
This week: Tues @ Grand Rapids, Fri vs Cathedral
5. Duluth Marshall (7-6)
The Hilltoppers are clearly a good team, with Hermantown being the only Class A loss they’ve had since being full strength, but the Hawks are a team they’ll have to get by to make it back to the X.
This week: Thurs @ Superior, Sat vs St Paul Academy
6. New Prague (8-2-2)
Now in the driver’s seat for section 1A, the Trojans have a very good team and will be in any game they play. Their game hosting Hermantown in three weeks is the only game of real concern in the immediate future.
This week: Tues vs Holy Angels, Sat @ Chaska
7. Mankato West (11-2)
The Scarlets will likely make it to the section final of 1A with 25 wins and 2 losses and be the #2 seed. If they can make it past New Prague, they could definitely play with anyone, but they’ll have to do that first.
This week: Tues vs Rochester Lourdes, Thurs @ Rochester Mayo, Sat @ Rochester Century
8. Cathedral (9-4)
The Crusaders are clearly not a top 5 team, but they are clearly a team with good defense. While they didn’t beat either EGF or Warroad, they held both to 3 goals. How will they do on the road in Hermantown this week?
This week: Fri @ Hermantown
9. Totino-Grace (4-6-1)
The Eagles picked up two losses this week against St Thomas and Marshall by a total margin of 3 goals. They should be able to get above .500 this week and hopefully right the ship they’ll need in order to be able to earn the top spot in the section.
This week: Tues vs Roseville, Thurs vs Spring Lake Park, Sat vs St Louis Park
10. St Paul Academy (9-3)
The Class A losses the Spartans have are to Totino and Blake but also have a win over Mahtomedi so their hope for the top seed in the section remains alive. The played Breck close twice last year, can they do the same this year. Anything other than 0-2 would be a surprise this week, but also a great confidence booster for this young team.
This week: Thurs vs Breck, Sat @ Duluth Marshall
11. Mahtomedi (5-6)
While they Zephyrs are below .500 at the moment, it is important to note that their losses have come against quality opponents, many they have played very well and very tight. I wouldn’t count them out in any game they have on their schedule.
This week: Thurs vs Tartan, Sat vs South St Paul
12. Alexandria (8-3-1)
The Cardinals’ one Class A blemish on the season was a 1-goal loss to section foe Cathedral. They play Apollo on the road this week where they will need a win to keep any hopes of a #1 section seed alive.
This week: Tues @ St Cloud Apollo, Thurs vs St Cloud Tech
13. Orono (8-4)
While they lost a close one to Rogers over break, they responded with two shut outs. With a handful of teams able to claim the #2 seed in their section, two wins over good section opponents this week would do a lot to help their case.
This week: Tues vs Delano, Thurs @ Bloomington Kennedy, Sat @ Litchfield
14. Thief River Falls (8-5)
4 of the Prowlers’ 5 Class A losses have been to top teams. The shut out to Warroad would suggest they will not be competing for a section title, but they will definitely try to be in the mix by season’s end. They have a schedule good enough to prepare them for the top good teams.
This week: Tues @ Park Rapids
15. Hibbing (7-5)
With 4 of their 5 losses coming against AA competition, the Bluejackets are taking care of business in Class A. They are technically in control of their own destiny in their section as they are undefeated in section play and have games against all of the relevant teams aside from Duluth Marshall. They have two important games this week.
This week: Tues vs Cloquet, Sat @ Virginia
Teams to watch:
Luverne (14-0-1)
The Cardinals needed to come from behind to beat Dodge County, so they clearly aren't a team that will be ranked this season, but there is a good chance they’ll end the regular season without a loss. They could definitely be one of the 0-2 teams at state this year, but if they are, those are likely to be the only losses they get this season.
This week: Tues @ Fairmont, Sat vs Willmar
Bloomington Kennedy (5-7-1)
They game in Apple Valley will likely be the Kennedy’s only opportunity to get a conference win this season, but with the drop down to Class A this year, the Eagles have the opportunity to stir things up this year. If they have beaten Luverne over the break, it’d be really tempting to rank Kennedy, as they are now 5-1-1 in their games against Class A teams. They have beaten Delano already and are 1-0-1 in section games and with 3 remaining section games this season, they could get a decent ranking in section 2A.
This week: Tues @ Prior Lake, Thurs vs Orono
Delano (6-5-1)
With losses to St Louis Park and Kennedy, the Tigers probably won’t get a good seed in the section, but they are another team who will be able to play with anyone. It’ll be interesting to see who emerges out of the conference between them and Orono.
This week: Tues @ Orono, Thurs vs Mound-Westonka, Sat vs Rochester Lourdes
Chisago Lakes Area (9-6)
With their 5-2 win over Spring Lake Park earlier this season, the Wildcats should be the top seed in 5A and favorite to represent the section at the X.
This week: Tues vs Cambridge-Isanti, Sat vs Legacy Christian
Virginia (7-5-1)
Like Hibbing, Virginia is a team there is little known about. Their only Class A losses are to Warroad and Mahtomedi and are undefeated in sectional play, with the opportunity to pick up two more section wins this week.
This week: Tues vs International Falls, Sat vs Hibbing
Section Rankings
1A
#1 – New Prague
#2 – Mankato West
There are all of 3 teams in this section not listed above with winning records. New Prague has the advantage having won the first meeting, but the second should be just as intense.
2A
#1 – Breck
#2 – Chaska
#3 – Kennedy
#4 – Orono
#5 – Delano
#6 – St Louis Park
#7 – Blake
#8 – Minneapolis
This section is the deepest in Class A of teams that could end up with the #2 seed in the section. Maybe a couple have a shot of making it a game with Breck, but there are many who could be playing in the section final.
3A
#1 – Luverne
#2 – Willmar
#3 – New Ulm
#4 – Hutchinson
Luverne has the top spot for not because of their record, but there is a very good chance that will change on Saturday when they host Willmar.
5A
#1 – Chisago Lakes
#2 – Spring Lake Park
#3 – Princeton
Princeton was the team many said early in the season would walk to state but that appears to actually be Chisago Lakes. They have another matchup with Princeton, but don’t expect them to lose the top spot.[/quote]
1 Breck
2 Hermantown
3 Warroad
4 EGF
5 Duluth Marshall
6 New Prague
7 SCC
8 Mankato West
9 St Paul Academy
10 Alexandria
I still believe Breck without any dought is the best in class A and Hermantown is the legit no2
I moved Warroad ahead of EGF because of there similar opp this week SCC. EGF won 3 to1 and out shot SCC by 10 and warroad beat them 3 to 0 and out shot them by 30 and warroad had played a game the night before against Tech in an 8 to 1 scubbing and then the next afternoon took it to SCC,
5 next is Duluth just because they took it to Totino
6 New Prague because they took it to Mankato
7 and 8 could be a tie but SCC goalie is a stud
8 Mankato West
those are the only top 10 teams I have seen this in class A so I only ranked the 10.
[quote="HShockeywatcher"]I only ranked 10 teams last week and that didn't go over well, so I'm back at 15.
It is always interesting that teams you watch for a good part of the season fall off your radar as they play bad games while others solidify themselves. That is very true this week and I expect it to continue.
I have ranked 4 sections as I see it just looking at in section games and will do the same with the remaining 4 sections next week.
Feedback and input are always appreciated. Enjoy!
1. Breck (8-2-1)
The Mustangs sat idle this week while other Class A teams beat up on each other. They have two conference games and a AA test on the road this week.
This week: Tues vs Minneapolis, Thurs @ St Paul Academy, Sat @ Moorhead
2. East Grand Forks (10-2-1)
The Green Wave took care of business against another good Class A school this week, but the only quality Class A games that remain on their schedule are section opponents.
This week: Sat @ Grand Forks Central
3. Warroad (11-2-1)
The Warriors continue to win and win handily. Since tying EGF, they have 3 shut outs. Can they keep that up as they travel to Roseau this week?
This week: Thurs @ Roseau, Sat vs Crookston
4. Hermantown (10-2)
The Hawks dismantled the Hilltoppers in Duluth this week and kept up their winning ways picking up two more wins to stay undefeated against Class A teams. They have two good tests and can move up in the rankings if they come away with two more wins.
This week: Tues @ Grand Rapids, Fri vs Cathedral
5. Duluth Marshall (7-6)
The Hilltoppers are clearly a good team, with Hermantown being the only Class A loss they’ve had since being full strength, but the Hawks are a team they’ll have to get by to make it back to the X.
This week: Thurs @ Superior, Sat vs St Paul Academy
6. New Prague (8-2-2)
Now in the driver’s seat for section 1A, the Trojans have a very good team and will be in any game they play. Their game hosting Hermantown in three weeks is the only game of real concern in the immediate future.
This week: Tues vs Holy Angels, Sat @ Chaska
7. Mankato West (11-2)
The Scarlets will likely make it to the section final of 1A with 25 wins and 2 losses and be the #2 seed. If they can make it past New Prague, they could definitely play with anyone, but they’ll have to do that first.
This week: Tues vs Rochester Lourdes, Thurs @ Rochester Mayo, Sat @ Rochester Century
8. Cathedral (9-4)
The Crusaders are clearly not a top 5 team, but they are clearly a team with good defense. While they didn’t beat either EGF or Warroad, they held both to 3 goals. How will they do on the road in Hermantown this week?
This week: Fri @ Hermantown
9. Totino-Grace (4-6-1)
The Eagles picked up two losses this week against St Thomas and Marshall by a total margin of 3 goals. They should be able to get above .500 this week and hopefully right the ship they’ll need in order to be able to earn the top spot in the section.
This week: Tues vs Roseville, Thurs vs Spring Lake Park, Sat vs St Louis Park
10. St Paul Academy (9-3)
The Class A losses the Spartans have are to Totino and Blake but also have a win over Mahtomedi so their hope for the top seed in the section remains alive. The played Breck close twice last year, can they do the same this year. Anything other than 0-2 would be a surprise this week, but also a great confidence booster for this young team.
This week: Thurs vs Breck, Sat @ Duluth Marshall
11. Mahtomedi (5-6)
While they Zephyrs are below .500 at the moment, it is important to note that their losses have come against quality opponents, many they have played very well and very tight. I wouldn’t count them out in any game they have on their schedule.
This week: Thurs vs Tartan, Sat vs South St Paul
12. Alexandria (8-3-1)
The Cardinals’ one Class A blemish on the season was a 1-goal loss to section foe Cathedral. They play Apollo on the road this week where they will need a win to keep any hopes of a #1 section seed alive.
This week: Tues @ St Cloud Apollo, Thurs vs St Cloud Tech
13. Orono (8-4)
While they lost a close one to Rogers over break, they responded with two shut outs. With a handful of teams able to claim the #2 seed in their section, two wins over good section opponents this week would do a lot to help their case.
This week: Tues vs Delano, Thurs @ Bloomington Kennedy, Sat @ Litchfield
14. Thief River Falls (8-5)
4 of the Prowlers’ 5 Class A losses have been to top teams. The shut out to Warroad would suggest they will not be competing for a section title, but they will definitely try to be in the mix by season’s end. They have a schedule good enough to prepare them for the top good teams.
This week: Tues @ Park Rapids
15. Hibbing (7-5)
With 4 of their 5 losses coming against AA competition, the Bluejackets are taking care of business in Class A. They are technically in control of their own destiny in their section as they are undefeated in section play and have games against all of the relevant teams aside from Duluth Marshall. They have two important games this week.
This week: Tues vs Cloquet, Sat @ Virginia
Teams to watch:
Luverne (14-0-1)
The Cardinals needed to come from behind to beat Dodge County, so they clearly aren't a team that will be ranked this season, but there is a good chance they’ll end the regular season without a loss. They could definitely be one of the 0-2 teams at state this year, but if they are, those are likely to be the only losses they get this season.
This week: Tues @ Fairmont, Sat vs Willmar
Bloomington Kennedy (5-7-1)
They game in Apple Valley will likely be the Kennedy’s only opportunity to get a conference win this season, but with the drop down to Class A this year, the Eagles have the opportunity to stir things up this year. If they have beaten Luverne over the break, it’d be really tempting to rank Kennedy, as they are now 5-1-1 in their games against Class A teams. They have beaten Delano already and are 1-0-1 in section games and with 3 remaining section games this season, they could get a decent ranking in section 2A.
This week: Tues @ Prior Lake, Thurs vs Orono
Delano (6-5-1)
With losses to St Louis Park and Kennedy, the Tigers probably won’t get a good seed in the section, but they are another team who will be able to play with anyone. It’ll be interesting to see who emerges out of the conference between them and Orono.
This week: Tues @ Orono, Thurs vs Mound-Westonka, Sat vs Rochester Lourdes
Chisago Lakes Area (9-6)
With their 5-2 win over Spring Lake Park earlier this season, the Wildcats should be the top seed in 5A and favorite to represent the section at the X.
This week: Tues vs Cambridge-Isanti, Sat vs Legacy Christian
Virginia (7-5-1)
Like Hibbing, Virginia is a team there is little known about. Their only Class A losses are to Warroad and Mahtomedi and are undefeated in sectional play, with the opportunity to pick up two more section wins this week.
This week: Tues vs International Falls, Sat vs Hibbing
Section Rankings
1A
#1 – New Prague
#2 – Mankato West
There are all of 3 teams in this section not listed above with winning records. New Prague has the advantage having won the first meeting, but the second should be just as intense.
2A
#1 – Breck
#2 – Chaska
#3 – Kennedy
#4 – Orono
#5 – Delano
#6 – St Louis Park
#7 – Blake
#8 – Minneapolis
This section is the deepest in Class A of teams that could end up with the #2 seed in the section. Maybe a couple have a shot of making it a game with Breck, but there are many who could be playing in the section final.
3A
#1 – Luverne
#2 – Willmar
#3 – New Ulm
#4 – Hutchinson
Luverne has the top spot for not because of their record, but there is a very good chance that will change on Saturday when they host Willmar.
5A
#1 – Chisago Lakes
#2 – Spring Lake Park
#3 – Princeton
Princeton was the team many said early in the season would walk to state but that appears to actually be Chisago Lakes. They have another matchup with Princeton, but don’t expect them to lose the top spot.[/quote]