1. HERMANTOWN 7A 5-2-0
2. ST CLOUD CATHEDRAL 6A 9-0-0
3. EAST GRAND FORKS 8A 10-1-0
4. Alexandria 6 A 7-2-0
5. MAHTOMEDI 4A 6-1-0
6. TOTINO GRACE 4A 6-3-0
7. SARTELL 6A 6-1-0
8. THIEF RIVER FALLS 8A 6-3-2
9. GREENWAY 7A 3-6-0
10. Warroad 8A 3-5-0
11. Orono 2A 5-4-0
12. MANKATO EAST 1A 6-3-1
13. DULUTH DENFELD 7A 4-2-1
14. EVELETH GILBERT 7A 7-4-0
15. MARSHALL 3A 9-1-0
16. Detroit Lakes 8A 7-0-0
17. MOUND WESTONKA 2A 9-2-0
18. 19. 20. tie
MONTICELLO 5A 6-3-1
PRINCETON 5A 7-2-0
North Branch 5A 7-2-1
Others
MINNESOTA RIVER 1A
Breck
Lourdes
Northfield
Virginia
Albert Lea
Class A top 20 week 5 12/22
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Re: Class A top 20 week 5 12/22
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Re: Class A top 20 week 5 12/22
North Branch moved out of the top 20 for beating STMA? I'm looking to throw my donut at you...elliott70 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 23, 2018 8:48 am 1. HERMANTOWN 7A 5-2-0
2. ST CLOUD CATHEDRAL 6A 9-0-0
3. EAST GRAND FORKS 8A 10-1-0
4. Alexandria 6 A 7-2-0
5. MAHTOMEDI 4A 6-1-0
6. TOTINO GRACE 4A 6-3-0
7. SARTELL 6A 6-1-0
8. THIEF RIVER FALLS 8A 6-3-2
9. GREENWAY 7A 3-6-0
10. Warroad 8A 3-5-0
11. Orono 2A 5-4-0
12. MANKATO EAST 1A 6-3-1
13. DULUTH DENFELD 7A 4-2-1
14. EVELETH GILBERT 7A 7-4-0
15. MARSHALL 3A 9-1-0
16. Detroit Lakes 8A 7-0-0
17. MOUND WESTONKA 2A 9-2-0
18. 19. 20. tie
MONTICELLO 5A 6-3-1
PRINCETON 5A 7-2-0
North Branch 5A 7-2-1
Others
MINNESOTA RIVER 1A
Breck
Lourdes
Northfield
Virginia
Albert Lea
Re: Class A top 20 week 5 12/22
North Branch is 18.MrBoDangles wrote: ↑Sun Dec 23, 2018 9:34 amNorth Branch moved out of the top 20 for beating STMA? I'm looking to throw my donut at you...elliott70 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 23, 2018 8:48 am 1. HERMANTOWN 7A 5-2-0
2. ST CLOUD CATHEDRAL 6A 9-0-0
3. EAST GRAND FORKS 8A 10-1-0
4. Alexandria 6 A 7-2-0
5. MAHTOMEDI 4A 6-1-0
6. TOTINO GRACE 4A 6-3-0
7. SARTELL 6A 6-1-0
8. THIEF RIVER FALLS 8A 6-3-2
9. GREENWAY 7A 3-6-0
10. Warroad 8A 3-5-0
11. Orono 2A 5-4-0
12. MANKATO EAST 1A 6-3-1
13. DULUTH DENFELD 7A 4-2-1
14. EVELETH GILBERT 7A 7-4-0
15. MARSHALL 3A 9-1-0
16. Detroit Lakes 8A 7-0-0
17. MOUND WESTONKA 2A 9-2-0
18. 19. 20. tie
MONTICELLO 5A 6-3-1
PRINCETON 5A 7-2-0
North Branch 5A 7-2-1
Others
MINNESOTA RIVER 1A
Breck
Lourdes
Northfield
Virginia
Albert Lea
Put 5A at 18 19 20 as I cannot decide which is the top team there.
I am sure one will move up to 12 - 15 or so but right now they are confusing me.
But go ahead and throw that's what these are for - discussion.
And I like donuts.
Re: Class A top 20 week 5 12/22
My rankings last week
North Branch at 20
Now 18th.
North Branch at 20
Now 18th.
Re: Class A top 20 week 5 12/22
1. St. Cloud Cathedral
2. Hermantown
3. Mahtomedi
4. East Grand Forks
5. Alexandria
6. Thief River Falls
7. Totino Grace
8. Duluth Denfield
9. Orono
10. Warroad
11. Sartell
12. Mankato East
13. Detroit Lakes
14. Greenway
15. Marshall
16. Mound Westonka
17. Monticello
18. North Branch
19. Princeton
20. Minneapolis
This is a good week to sort out #'s 16-20 vs. 11-15 (or totally mess up #'s 11-20) and to see how 5A matches up. Monticello plays Sartell and Mankato East (and Sartell and Mankato East play each other). Princeton plays Marshall (for me, a Marshall loss here and they drop below the 5A pile of teams) and Princeton already beat Eveleth earlier in the year.
2. Hermantown
3. Mahtomedi
4. East Grand Forks
5. Alexandria
6. Thief River Falls
7. Totino Grace
8. Duluth Denfield
9. Orono
10. Warroad
11. Sartell
12. Mankato East
13. Detroit Lakes
14. Greenway
15. Marshall
16. Mound Westonka
17. Monticello
18. North Branch
19. Princeton
20. Minneapolis
This is a good week to sort out #'s 16-20 vs. 11-15 (or totally mess up #'s 11-20) and to see how 5A matches up. Monticello plays Sartell and Mankato East (and Sartell and Mankato East play each other). Princeton plays Marshall (for me, a Marshall loss here and they drop below the 5A pile of teams) and Princeton already beat Eveleth earlier in the year.
Re: Class A top 20 week 5 12/22
Week 5 Rankings
Sorry, a bit behind schedule again this week. Being half-Jewish makes December particularly challenging
We still have a clear top five with a separation between them and the rest of the teams. The bottom portion of the rankings are sort of a revolving door, with teams shuffling in and out. The holiday tournaments will match up a few of the ranked teams, but otherwise it will be pretty quiet until early January.
1. Hermantown (5-2-0) (LW 1)
W 4-1 vs Totino-Grace
Eased past TG, their first Class A opposition, in a chippy game that was much more lopsided than the score indicated. The Hawks had a 46-12 shot advantage and held TG to a mere four shots over the first two periods. Next up is the Hilltopper Holiday Classic with a first round matchup against Blake.
2. St. Cloud Cathedral (9-0-0) (LW 2)
W 9-0 vs Chisago, 8-1 @ Luverne
The Crusaders did unspeakable things to two decent single A teams, including outshooting Luverne by a 69 (nice) to 10 count. Warner still has not returned to the lineup, but they should cruise through the Granite City Showcase and remain undefeated heading into the big Hermantown showdown.
3. East Grand Forks (10-1-0) (LW 3)
W 6-2 @ Bemidji, W 2-1 vs Warroad
Roared past the Jacks with surprising ease, then solidified their place as top dog in 8A with a close win over Warroad. Chillin’ like villains through the holidays after becoming the state’s first ten win team.
4. Alexandria (7-2-0) (LW 4)
W 7-2 @ Fergus Falls, W 4-1 @ Brainerd
The Cardinals bounced back nicely after the ugly EGF loss by thumping FF and picking off one of the better AA teams. Head up to da Range dis week to face off against the likes of Greenway and Virginia.
5. Mahtomedi (6-1-0) (LW 5)
W 6-0 vs SSP, W 7-1 vs Northfield
The Zephyrs romped over two sectional opponents and are establishing themselves as the clear favorite in 4A. Also heading up to da Range to face off against the likes of Greenway and Virginia.
6. Thief River Falls (6-3-2) (LW 6)
W 3-1 @ Crookston
The Prowlers continued their low scoring ways, sneaking by Crookston in a tight affair. Still, they keep on winning, even if it isn’t aesthetically pleasing. Should be tested in hosting Eveleth and Fargo North this coming weekend.
7. Sartell-St. Stephen (5-1-0) (LW 7)
Idle
No action this week for the Sabres, and no change in their ranking. Have two solid opponents, Mankato East and Monticello, on tap in the Granite City Showcase.
8. Greenway (3-6-0) (LW 12)
W 8-0 @ Eveleth, L 1-4 vs Moorhead
We’re starting to see the Greenway squad that was expected to be a title contender, as they hammered Eveleth and gave Moorhead a tussle before ultimately succumbing. The death march schedule continues as they host Alex and Mahtomedi in the Iron Range Invitational.
9. Orono (5-4-0) [LW 8]
L 0-8 vs Holy Family, W 5-0 @ Kennedy
It was basically a repeat performance of last week as Orono was thrashed by a AA team, then returned the favor against a sectional foe. The Spartans are off through the holidays, with Greenway and Virginia coming to town in early January.
10. Warroad (3-5-0) (LW 10)
L 1-2 @ EGF
I can basically copy and paste from last week: The Warriors dropped their only game of the week, an important 8A contest against EGF. Still, it was a valiant effort, and while the record isn’t pretty, the schedule has been brutal. Three winnable games coming up in their holiday tournament.
11. Totino-Grace (6-3-0) (LW 9)
W 5-1 @ Osseo, L 1-4 @ Hermantown
Thumped Osseo, then took an ugly loss against Hermantown, but that probably says more about the Hawks than it does the Eagles. Next up is the Schwan’s Cup Bronze Division.
12. Monticello (6-3-1) (LW NR)
W 9-2 @ Becker-Big Lake, W 6-3 vs Delano
The Moose are starting to reassert themselves as the frontrunner in the messy 5A race. Two challenging games coming up against Sartell and Mankato East in the Granite City Showcase.
13. North Branch (7-2-1) (LW NR)
W 4-1 vs Sauk Rapids, W 4-3 (OT) vs STMA
The Vikings return to the land of the ranked after an upset win over STMA, thanks in large part to a heroic effort from their goaltender (where do they find these guys?). Little Falls is the only competition coming up over the holidays.
14. Duluth Denfeld (4-2-1) (LW 14)
L 4-5 @ Superior
Furious final period comeback fell just short against a solid Superior squad. Schedule remains light, as only Irondale is on the slate this coming week.
15. Marshall (6-1-0) (LW 15)
W 6-0 @ Fairmont
Ho hum. Another week, another beat down of an overmatched 3A opponent. Kick off the Schwan’s Cup Saturday with a rapidly improving Princeton team.
Out: Eveleth-Gilbert (LW 11), Mankato East (LW 13)
Honorable mentions (alphabetical order):
Detroit Lakes (7-0-0)
Idle
Eveleth-Gilbert (7-4-0)
L 0-8 vs Greenway, W 6-2 @ Proctor
Mankato East (6-3-1) (LW 11)
L 3-4 @ Albert Lea, W 5-4 (OT) vs Hutchinson, W 4-3 @ Minn River
Mound Westonka (9-2-0)
W 4-1 vs LDC, W 3-1 @ Minneapolis
Princeton (7-2-0)
W 4-2 vs Chisago , W 6-4 vs North Shore
A few notes:
- Chisago Lakes, Minnesota River, and Northfield all fall out completely after two-loss weeks
- Northfield has been particularly disappointing after I had high preseason expectations, and they don’t have many chances left for redemption remaining outside of the Big 9 schedule
- 1A teams were not impressive this week, including some poor results against 3A opposition
- The Iron Range Invitational will have some outstanding contests, as should the Granite City Showcase
Sorry, a bit behind schedule again this week. Being half-Jewish makes December particularly challenging
We still have a clear top five with a separation between them and the rest of the teams. The bottom portion of the rankings are sort of a revolving door, with teams shuffling in and out. The holiday tournaments will match up a few of the ranked teams, but otherwise it will be pretty quiet until early January. 1. Hermantown (5-2-0) (LW 1)
W 4-1 vs Totino-Grace
Eased past TG, their first Class A opposition, in a chippy game that was much more lopsided than the score indicated. The Hawks had a 46-12 shot advantage and held TG to a mere four shots over the first two periods. Next up is the Hilltopper Holiday Classic with a first round matchup against Blake.
2. St. Cloud Cathedral (9-0-0) (LW 2)
W 9-0 vs Chisago, 8-1 @ Luverne
The Crusaders did unspeakable things to two decent single A teams, including outshooting Luverne by a 69 (nice) to 10 count. Warner still has not returned to the lineup, but they should cruise through the Granite City Showcase and remain undefeated heading into the big Hermantown showdown.
3. East Grand Forks (10-1-0) (LW 3)
W 6-2 @ Bemidji, W 2-1 vs Warroad
Roared past the Jacks with surprising ease, then solidified their place as top dog in 8A with a close win over Warroad. Chillin’ like villains through the holidays after becoming the state’s first ten win team.
4. Alexandria (7-2-0) (LW 4)
W 7-2 @ Fergus Falls, W 4-1 @ Brainerd
The Cardinals bounced back nicely after the ugly EGF loss by thumping FF and picking off one of the better AA teams. Head up to da Range dis week to face off against the likes of Greenway and Virginia.
5. Mahtomedi (6-1-0) (LW 5)
W 6-0 vs SSP, W 7-1 vs Northfield
The Zephyrs romped over two sectional opponents and are establishing themselves as the clear favorite in 4A. Also heading up to da Range to face off against the likes of Greenway and Virginia.
6. Thief River Falls (6-3-2) (LW 6)
W 3-1 @ Crookston
The Prowlers continued their low scoring ways, sneaking by Crookston in a tight affair. Still, they keep on winning, even if it isn’t aesthetically pleasing. Should be tested in hosting Eveleth and Fargo North this coming weekend.
7. Sartell-St. Stephen (5-1-0) (LW 7)
Idle
No action this week for the Sabres, and no change in their ranking. Have two solid opponents, Mankato East and Monticello, on tap in the Granite City Showcase.
8. Greenway (3-6-0) (LW 12)
W 8-0 @ Eveleth, L 1-4 vs Moorhead
We’re starting to see the Greenway squad that was expected to be a title contender, as they hammered Eveleth and gave Moorhead a tussle before ultimately succumbing. The death march schedule continues as they host Alex and Mahtomedi in the Iron Range Invitational.
9. Orono (5-4-0) [LW 8]
L 0-8 vs Holy Family, W 5-0 @ Kennedy
It was basically a repeat performance of last week as Orono was thrashed by a AA team, then returned the favor against a sectional foe. The Spartans are off through the holidays, with Greenway and Virginia coming to town in early January.
10. Warroad (3-5-0) (LW 10)
L 1-2 @ EGF
I can basically copy and paste from last week: The Warriors dropped their only game of the week, an important 8A contest against EGF. Still, it was a valiant effort, and while the record isn’t pretty, the schedule has been brutal. Three winnable games coming up in their holiday tournament.
11. Totino-Grace (6-3-0) (LW 9)
W 5-1 @ Osseo, L 1-4 @ Hermantown
Thumped Osseo, then took an ugly loss against Hermantown, but that probably says more about the Hawks than it does the Eagles. Next up is the Schwan’s Cup Bronze Division.
12. Monticello (6-3-1) (LW NR)
W 9-2 @ Becker-Big Lake, W 6-3 vs Delano
The Moose are starting to reassert themselves as the frontrunner in the messy 5A race. Two challenging games coming up against Sartell and Mankato East in the Granite City Showcase.
13. North Branch (7-2-1) (LW NR)
W 4-1 vs Sauk Rapids, W 4-3 (OT) vs STMA
The Vikings return to the land of the ranked after an upset win over STMA, thanks in large part to a heroic effort from their goaltender (where do they find these guys?). Little Falls is the only competition coming up over the holidays.
14. Duluth Denfeld (4-2-1) (LW 14)
L 4-5 @ Superior
Furious final period comeback fell just short against a solid Superior squad. Schedule remains light, as only Irondale is on the slate this coming week.
15. Marshall (6-1-0) (LW 15)
W 6-0 @ Fairmont
Ho hum. Another week, another beat down of an overmatched 3A opponent. Kick off the Schwan’s Cup Saturday with a rapidly improving Princeton team.
Out: Eveleth-Gilbert (LW 11), Mankato East (LW 13)
Honorable mentions (alphabetical order):
Detroit Lakes (7-0-0)
Idle
Eveleth-Gilbert (7-4-0)
L 0-8 vs Greenway, W 6-2 @ Proctor
Mankato East (6-3-1) (LW 11)
L 3-4 @ Albert Lea, W 5-4 (OT) vs Hutchinson, W 4-3 @ Minn River
Mound Westonka (9-2-0)
W 4-1 vs LDC, W 3-1 @ Minneapolis
Princeton (7-2-0)
W 4-2 vs Chisago , W 6-4 vs North Shore
A few notes:
- Chisago Lakes, Minnesota River, and Northfield all fall out completely after two-loss weeks
- Northfield has been particularly disappointing after I had high preseason expectations, and they don’t have many chances left for redemption remaining outside of the Big 9 schedule
- 1A teams were not impressive this week, including some poor results against 3A opposition
- The Iron Range Invitational will have some outstanding contests, as should the Granite City Showcase
Last edited by Stang5280 on Tue Dec 25, 2018 1:42 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Re: Class A top 20 week 5 12/22
I like Elliott’s recognition of Albert Lea. They picked up two nice wins this week against Mankato East and Lourdes and could be a factor in 1A. I would also keep an eye on SPA, who defeated Breck last week and will have some chances to face off against stronger competition in the Schwan’s Cup bronze bracket.
Re: Class A top 20 week 5 12/22
Stang
Flying out, you got this, this week.
Flying out, you got this, this week.
Re: Class A top 20 week 5 12/22
Cobbling these together before the holiday tournaments start...
PageStat Top 20 as of 12/22/18
7 Hermantown
20 Mahtomedi
21 Cathedral
23 EGF
31 Totino Grace
37 Alexandria
38 Sartell
41 Greenway
54 Orono
59 TRF
61 Monticello
64 Warroad
67 Denfeld
69 North Branch
70 Mound
71 Marshall
72 Princeton
73 Mankato East
77 Eveleth
80 Delano
The two outliers, at least in my opinion, are TG and Delano. The former has a few nice AA wins over Elk River and Champlin Park to go with the close-ish (at least in score) loss to Hermantown. Delano has a fairly strong schedule and absolutely blew out Kennedy and Waconia. I think these factors are impacting the computer rankings.
PageStat Top 20 as of 12/22/18
7 Hermantown
20 Mahtomedi
21 Cathedral
23 EGF
31 Totino Grace
37 Alexandria
38 Sartell
41 Greenway
54 Orono
59 TRF
61 Monticello
64 Warroad
67 Denfeld
69 North Branch
70 Mound
71 Marshall
72 Princeton
73 Mankato East
77 Eveleth
80 Delano
The two outliers, at least in my opinion, are TG and Delano. The former has a few nice AA wins over Elk River and Champlin Park to go with the close-ish (at least in score) loss to Hermantown. Delano has a fairly strong schedule and absolutely blew out Kennedy and Waconia. I think these factors are impacting the computer rankings.