They are definitely too much of a threat for Hermantown in AThunderstruck wrote: ↑Tue Feb 12, 2019 9:47 amLooks like Virginia-MIB gave the Hawks a game last night, I suppose there will be a calling for Virginia-MIB to move up to AA now, they pulled in 6 kids that open enrolled from Eveleth-Gilbert/ME and one defenseman that open enrolled from Ely/Babbitt all to play hockey in Virginia.
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I'm thinking Hermantown should move down to Class B.Thunderstruck wrote: ↑Tue Feb 12, 2019 9:47 amLooks like Virginia-MIB gave the Hawks a game last night, I suppose there will be a calling for Virginia-MIB to move up to AA now, they pulled in 6 kids that open enrolled from Eveleth-Gilbert/ME and one defenseman that open enrolled from Ely/Babbitt all to play hockey in Virginia.
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LOL...I think folks need to keep in mind...kind of difficult for HT to get fired up to play VMIB...when your used to playing Tonka & Eden PrairieCorn Cobb wrote: ↑Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:00 pmI'm thinking Hermantown should move down to Class B.Thunderstruck wrote: ↑Tue Feb 12, 2019 9:47 amLooks like Virginia-MIB gave the Hawks a game last night, I suppose there will be a calling for Virginia-MIB to move up to AA now, they pulled in 6 kids that open enrolled from Eveleth-Gilbert/ME and one defenseman that open enrolled from Ely/Babbitt all to play hockey in Virginia.
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And the number of players they had sitting out with illness.hockey59 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 12, 2019 1:06 pmLOL...I think folks need to keep in mind...kind of difficult for HT to get fired up to play VMIB...when your used to playing Tonka & Eden PrairieCorn Cobb wrote: ↑Tue Feb 12, 2019 12:00 pmI'm thinking Hermantown should move down to Class B.Thunderstruck wrote: ↑Tue Feb 12, 2019 9:47 amLooks like Virginia-MIB gave the Hawks a game last night, I suppose there will be a calling for Virginia-MIB to move up to AA now, they pulled in 6 kids that open enrolled from Eveleth-Gilbert/ME and one defenseman that open enrolled from Ely/Babbitt all to play hockey in Virginia.
Pierce did not make the trip to Bemidji on Saturday and they thought he would be sitting out Mon - Wed this week.
5 others were sitting also.
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So Hermantown undermanned tomorrow night at Cloquet?
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If Hermantown moves up to AA in the next few year who should replace them in 7A
Any thoughts on which team could replace Hermantown in 7A if they decide to move up to AA in the next couple of years. I would say move Cambridge-Isanti or St.Francis out of 7AA and put one of those two programs or Duluth Marshall in Hermantown's spot.
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Re: If Hermantown moves up to AA in the next few year who should replace them in 7A
Hermantown ''does not have the stones to move up.''
And Hermantown moving up to AA? Plante took the question head-on after Wednesday’s quarterfinal:
“No, we’re not going up to double A. So far it’s been up to me and what we do with our hockey program – our amateur people. We’ve been talking about it this winter a little bit but we only had 37 guys come out for our team this year. We kept 35. So we’re a little thin sometimes to be a double A team.
“Right now we’re on a good roll; we’ve had some really good players. We certainly could compete with [2A programs] right now but it’s not a thing that we can probably do every year. So we’re going to stay right where we’re at. I think it’s a good place for us to be.
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And Hermantown moving up to AA? Plante took the question head-on after Wednesday’s quarterfinal:
“No, we’re not going up to double A. So far it’s been up to me and what we do with our hockey program – our amateur people. We’ve been talking about it this winter a little bit but we only had 37 guys come out for our team this year. We kept 35. So we’re a little thin sometimes to be a double A team.
“Right now we’re on a good roll; we’ve had some really good players. We certainly could compete with [2A programs] right now but it’s not a thing that we can probably do every year. So we’re going to stay right where we’re at. I think it’s a good place for us to be.
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Hermantown ''does not have the stones to move up.''
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This should be in the Hermantown threadhermantown2000 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:08 pmAny thoughts on which team could replace Hermantown in 7A if they decide to move up to AA in the next couple of years. I would say move Cambridge-Isanti or St.Francis out of 7AA and put one of those two programs or Duluth Marshall in Hermantown's spot.
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Re: If Hermantown moves up to AA in the next few year who should replace them in 7A
It is now. I moved the posts from the new topic into this one.kniven wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 2:35 pmThis should be in the Hermantown threadhermantown2000 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:08 pmAny thoughts on which team could replace Hermantown in 7A if they decide to move up to AA in the next couple of years. I would say move Cambridge-Isanti or St.Francis out of 7AA and put one of those two programs or Duluth Marshall in Hermantown's spot.
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The only way that will ever happen is if the AA teams quit scheduling them. So in other words, it won't.hermantown2000 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:08 pmAny thoughts on which team could replace Hermantown in 7A if they decide to move up to AA in the next couple of years. I would say move Cambridge-Isanti or St.Francis out of 7AA and put one of those two programs or Duluth Marshall in Hermantown's spot.
A more realistic question would be who replaces Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia when they combine School Districts. Looks like that will happen. Knowing those two programs, they will almost certainly opt up to AA in two years. So there is hope that we can eventually add another Northern team to 7AA and boot a cities team. That would be Awesome for the Range and all of Northern Hockey.
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That will be awesome! EGV Bluedevils . Kinda like CEC Lumberjacks. Before you know it, Hermantown will be left in 7A with proctor, north shore, moose Lake, etc. I have a feeling Hibbing, Greenway, and Denfeld will opt up for the same reason Duluth Marshall did. To rid themselves of the Hermantown joke being played.Jeffy95 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 2:49 pmThe only way that will ever happen is if the AA teams quit scheduling them. So in other words, it won't.hermantown2000 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:08 pmAny thoughts on which team could replace Hermantown in 7A if they decide to move up to AA in the next couple of years. I would say move Cambridge-Isanti or St.Francis out of 7AA and put one of those two programs or Duluth Marshall in Hermantown's spot.
A more realistic question would be who replaces Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia when they combine School Districts. Looks like that will happen. Knowing those two programs, they will almost certainly opt up to AA in two years. So there is hope that we can eventually add another Northern team to 7AA and boot a cities team. That would be Awesome for the Range and all of Northern Hockey.
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St. Cloud Catherdralhermantown2000 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:08 pmAny thoughts on which team could replace Hermantown in 7A if they decide to move up to AA in the next couple of years. I would say move Cambridge-Isanti or St.Francis out of 7AA and put one of those two programs or Duluth Marshall in Hermantown's spot.
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Although I don't see it happening anytime soon for a Hermantown move up, I would say the D- Marshall makes the most sense.
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School boards from Virginia and Eveleth-Gilbert both need to pass a motion by the end of the month allowing for district wide vote later this spring. If residents from both districts approve, new school would be ready Fall of 2022. There has been no talk/discussion regarding extra-curricular activities yet. You would think if it passes, there would probably be a move to start getting all the sports teams combined sooner rather than later.Jeffy95 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 2:49 pmThe only way that will ever happen is if the AA teams quit scheduling them. So in other words, it won't.hermantown2000 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:08 pmAny thoughts on which team could replace Hermantown in 7A if they decide to move up to AA in the next couple of years. I would say move Cambridge-Isanti or St.Francis out of 7AA and put one of those two programs or Duluth Marshall in Hermantown's spot.
A more realistic question would be who replaces Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia when they combine School Districts. Looks like that will happen. Knowing those two programs, they will almost certainly opt up to AA in two years. So there is hope that we can eventually add another Northern team to 7AA and boot a cities team. That would be Awesome for the Range and all of Northern Hockey.
Combined school district would still be smaller than Hibbing in enrollment, but I am sure there would be some support to play AA if Hermantown continues to stay at A.
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If those schools combine, the total enrollment for hockey would be 985, about 30 less than GR. The schools that would combine are Virginia-Mt.Iron-Buhl-Eveleth-Gilbert-Mesabi East, correct?Jeffy95 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 2:49 pmThe only way that will ever happen is if the AA teams quit scheduling them. So in other words, it won't.hermantown2000 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:08 pmAny thoughts on which team could replace Hermantown in 7A if they decide to move up to AA in the next couple of years. I would say move Cambridge-Isanti or St.Francis out of 7AA and put one of those two programs or Duluth Marshall in Hermantown's spot.
A more realistic question would be who replaces Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia when they combine School Districts. Looks like that will happen. Knowing those two programs, they will almost certainly opt up to AA in two years. So there is hope that we can eventually add another Northern team to 7AA and boot a cities team. That would be Awesome for the Range and all of Northern Hockey.
Had they been combined this year, I think they'd be top 5 in A, but likely not quite as good as Hermantown.
Hibbing has had four straight years of kindergarten classes over 200 kids, so if they can ever get those darn Chisholm kids to stop playing stupid basketball , they could have a co-op enrollment of 950 at some point, which would likely mean a AA opt-up.
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From what I'm hearing it has nothing to do with Hermantown. Different priorities for those Range programs. Those are two proud programs that would love to play at the Highest level, just like all of the Range teams. Greenway and Hibbing stuck it out as long as they could. Hopefully Hibbing can get back there at some point. EGF, Cathedral, Thief and Alex keep growing their programs and maybe they get there too. Looks like maybe we don't need Hermantown anymore. Maybe we should just let them enjoy their sandbagging in peace. Start a new thread on paths for other Northern teams to get to AA???ironranger2 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 3:29 pmSchool boards from Virginia and Eveleth-Gilbert both need to pass a motion by the end of the month allowing for district wide vote later this spring. If residents from both districts approve, new school would be ready Fall of 2022. There has been no talk/discussion regarding extra-curricular activities yet. You would think if it passes, there would probably be a move to start getting all the sports teams combined sooner rather than later.Jeffy95 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 2:49 pmThe only way that will ever happen is if the AA teams quit scheduling them. So in other words, it won't.hermantown2000 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:08 pmAny thoughts on which team could replace Hermantown in 7A if they decide to move up to AA in the next couple of years. I would say move Cambridge-Isanti or St.Francis out of 7AA and put one of those two programs or Duluth Marshall in Hermantown's spot.
A more realistic question would be who replaces Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia when they combine School Districts. Looks like that will happen. Knowing those two programs, they will almost certainly opt up to AA in two years. So there is hope that we can eventually add another Northern team to 7AA and boot a cities team. That would be Awesome for the Range and all of Northern Hockey.
Combined school district would still be smaller than Hibbing in enrollment, but I am sure there would be some support to play AA if Hermantown continues to stay at A.
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Not sure on Mesabi East. They would still have their own school district but I'm sure they would still co-op with them for Hockey.rainier2 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 3:33 pmIf those schools combine, the total enrollment for hockey would be 985, about 30 less than GR. The schools that would combine are Virginia-Mt.Iron-Buhl-Eveleth-Gilbert-Mesabi East, correct?Jeffy95 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 2:49 pmThe only way that will ever happen is if the AA teams quit scheduling them. So in other words, it won't.hermantown2000 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:08 pmAny thoughts on which team could replace Hermantown in 7A if they decide to move up to AA in the next couple of years. I would say move Cambridge-Isanti or St.Francis out of 7AA and put one of those two programs or Duluth Marshall in Hermantown's spot.
A more realistic question would be who replaces Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia when they combine School Districts. Looks like that will happen. Knowing those two programs, they will almost certainly opt up to AA in two years. So there is hope that we can eventually add another Northern team to 7AA and boot a cities team. That would be Awesome for the Range and all of Northern Hockey.
Had they been combined this year, I think they'd be top 5 in A, but likely not quite as good as Hermantown.
Hibbing has had four straight years of kindergarten classes over 200 kids, so if they can ever get those darn Chisholm kids to stop playing stupid basketball , they could have a co-op enrollment of 950 at some point, which would likely mean a AA opt-up.
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I don’t foresee the East End Consolidation opting up unless they have sustained success at the A level and that of course includes the youth level. I also think Ely will end up co-opting with them. Hibbing would be a more likely candidate. 7A would change dramatically except for Hermantown winning it. The road to state would likely include Moose Lake and Pine City. Maybe Hermantown would finally be shamed into moving to AA.
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Na. They’ve routinely had 7-9 Elite League roster players on their high school squad. AA schedule and X every year with their Players routinely going D1. Plus, their boys never leave early. It’s very impressive for any hockey program in the state, AA.greenwayraider wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 4:01 pmI don’t foresee the East End Consolidation opting up unless they have sustained success at the A level and that of course includes the youth level. I also think Ely will end up co-opting with them. Hibbing would be a more likely candidate. 7A would change dramatically except for Hermantown winning it. The road to state would likely include Moose Lake and Pine City. Maybe Hermantown would finally be shamed into moving to AA.
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greenwayraider wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 4:01 pmI don’t foresee the East End Consolidation opting up unless they have sustained success at the A level and that of course includes the youth level. I also think Ely will end up co-opting with them. Hibbing would be a more likely candidate. 7A would change dramatically except for Hermantown winning it. The road to state would likely include Moose Lake and Pine City. Maybe Hermantown would finally be shamed into moving to AA.
No, Hermantown's path gets even easier, which will insure that they stay in A.
I think if those two programs merge they will go right away. They both have good groups in youth right now and will have the numbers to do it. With Hibbing's population surge, they can get there too. Let's keep it going. Cloquet goes it with Carlton, they've done it before and can make it happen. Esko co-ops with Proctor. Proctor has 5 Mite 1 teams this year, their most in quite some time. Esko has 4. Proctor has the State of the Art facilities. It's doable. Denfeld is on an upsurge and hopefully can keep it going, fewer of their kids are leaving for Hermantown each year. Greenway needs to open up another line or two at the mines and get some people to move in. Also, have more kids. EGF, Thief, Alex and Cathedral. You're capable, let's do this. And there is your path to Two All-Northern AA Sections
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I don’t see the Esko/Proctor merger just because the girls program is proctor/Hermantown. Would proctor give the boot to Hermantown and Esko/Proctor for boys and girls? It’s interesting. I thought proctor an Hermantown boys would have combined awhile ago because the girls do. Makes sense. Hermantown wouldn’t need to build a new rink and would have 2 indoor sheets and lots of outdoor rinksJeffy95 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 4:23 pmgreenwayraider wrote: ↑Thu Feb 14, 2019 4:01 pmI don’t foresee the East End Consolidation opting up unless they have sustained success at the A level and that of course includes the youth level. I also think Ely will end up co-opting with them. Hibbing would be a more likely candidate. 7A would change dramatically except for Hermantown winning it. The road to state would likely include Moose Lake and Pine City. Maybe Hermantown would finally be shamed into moving to AA.
No, Hermantown's path gets even easier, which will insure that they stay in A.
I think if those two programs merge they will go right away. They both have good groups in youth right now and will have the numbers to do it. With Hibbing's population surge, they can get there too. Let's keep it going. Cloquet goes it alone, they've done it before and can make it happen. Esko co-ops with Proctor. Proctor has 5 Mite 1 teams this year, their most in quite some time. Esko has 4. Proctor has the State of the Art facilities. It's doable. Denfeld is on an upsurge and hopefully can keep it going, fewer of their kids are leaving for Hermantown each year. Greenway needs to open up another line or two at the mines and get some people to move in. Also, have more kids. EGF, Thief, Alex and Cathedral. You're capable, let's do this. And there is your path to Two All-Northern AA Sections
7AA
East
Rapids
Marshall
Cloquet
Greenway
Eveleth/Virginia/ME/Ely
Hibbing
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Denfeld
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Bemidji
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EGF
Thief
Alex
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Pine City
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Why wouldHermantown ever merge with anybody, that is the dumbest idea ever, also your fantasy 7A and 7AA sections are just that FANTASY.