Successful programs attract players? Then what happened during the last three years when Virginia went to state twice and Hibbing went once and Marshall never even made it to the 7A title game those years? Marshall just got done with their most successful stretch in history (as Marshall) yet they couldn't attract enough talent from a 90,000 person community to beat two small Range teams. Must be one heck of an attraction.Hockey North wrote:Sour grapes. The best team from 7A went. Breck was a tough draw. Little Falls game was tough with 4 D and sub par goaltending.
This team was picked to finish 3rd in 7A at the beginning of the year.
I really dont care what you think.
Successful programs attract players.
I look forward to next year.
I also look forward to next year, because if Adam Johnson stays, I expect Hibbing to return to their 11th consecutive 7A title game. We'll see how well your attracted talent does without Peterson and co. next year. By the sounds of what they have been attracting, Marshall not winning 7A next year would be an even bigger disappointment than they were in the tourney this year.