Grand Rapids : Where will the points come from?

[GR3343]

Was looking at the GRHS website and an alarming stat jumped out at me. As a team it appears they scored 114 goals. Returning players accounted for only 32 of those, with Roy leading the way with 10. Who's going to pick up the slack this season?

[PuckTime]

Apparently GR, no one has any answers / ideas?!

[GRhawky]

Tony Palkki will be one of the top scorers for the thunderhawks this year i believe. Him Roy and sparen have to find ways to bury it. Moore and Prokop will have their share too

[boblee]

Don't forget about Greniger, Rendle, and Kosak

[wbmd]

Was looking at the GRHS website and an alarming stat jumped out at me. As a team it appears they scored 114 goals. Returning players accounted for only 32 of those, with Roy leading the way with 10. Who's going to pick up the slack this season?

You'll be amazed at who might come forward and do a lot of the scoring.

I have seen it with other teams when a player basically does nothing as a junior playing regular shifts and then in his senior year, finishes as one of the top scorers.

More than likely, someone will step it up in the scoring column.

[boblee]

Was looking at the GRHS website and an alarming stat jumped out at me. As a team it appears they scored 114 goals. Returning players accounted for only 32 of those, with Roy leading the way with 10. Who's going to pick up the slack this season?

You'll be amazed at who might come forward and do a lot of the scoring.

I have seen it with other teams when a player basically does nothing as a junior playing regular shifts and then in his senior year, finishes as one of the top scorers.

More than likely, someone will step it up in the scoring column.

Trevor Hicks was a great example of that.

[Reggie]

Hopefully some of the super sophs.

[Frequent_MN_Flyer]

If Tabaka can play well in goal, I think Rapids has a very good chance to 3 peat in 7AA. They have solid defensemen. One of the reasons I like them this year to reach state too is Cloquet and East don't have Leis and Ellingson back. Jokenin is a good player, but certainly not in the league of Tyler Johnson. Also with Flaherty(sp?) leaving East they'll be looking for a go to guy.

[Can't Never Tried]

If Tabaka can play well in goal, I think Rapids has a very good chance to 3 peat in 7AA. They have solid defensemen. One of the reasons I like them this year to reach state too is Cloquet and East don't have Leis and Ellingson back. Jokenin is a good player, but certainly not in the league of Tyler Johnson. Also with Flaherty(sp?) leaving East they'll be looking for a go to guy.

Speaking of Goalies what happened with the new Goalie kid in town?
Crushtheyskullz or whatever his name was from Maple Grove.
Is he actually playing? and can any of you GR folks bring us up to speed on this.
Thanks

[GR3343]

If Tabaka can play well in goal, I think Rapids has a very good chance to 3 peat in 7AA. They have solid defensemen. One of the reasons I like them this year to reach state too is Cloquet and East don't have Leis and Ellingson back. Jokenin is a good player, but certainly not in the league of Tyler Johnson. Also with Flaherty(sp?) leaving East they'll be looking for a go to guy.

Speaking of Goalies what happened with the new Goalie kid in town?
Crushtheyskullz or whatever his name was from Maple Grove.
Is he actually playing? and can any of you GR folks bring us up to speed on this.
Thanks

He's on the football team as of right now. He played in at least one summer games and was so-so. In my opinion, he's not ready to unseat Tabaka, Figgins, Underwood or Larson.

[ColdasIce]

If Tabaka can play well in goal, I think Rapids has a very good chance to 3 peat in 7AA. They have solid defensemen. One of the reasons I like them this year to reach state too is Cloquet and East don't have Leis and Ellingson back. Jokenin is a good player, but certainly not in the league of Tyler Johnson. Also with Flaherty(sp?) leaving East they'll be looking for a go to guy.

Flaherty only scored 12 goals last year, I believe Rob Johnson was the leading scorer so I'm sure the hounds will be finewith him and Tardy leading the way.

Speaking of Goalies what happened with the new Goalie kid in town?
Crushtheyskullz or whatever his name was from Maple Grove.
Is he actually playing? and can any of you GR folks bring us up to speed on this.
Thanks

[quickgym guy]

If Tabaka can play well in goal, I think Rapids has a very good chance to 3 peat in 7AA. They have solid defensemen. One of the reasons I like them this year to reach state too is Cloquet and East don't have Leis and Ellingson back. Jokenin is a good player, but certainly not in the league of Tyler Johnson. Also with Flaherty(sp?) leaving East they'll be looking for a go to guy.

Jokinen led the section in scoring last year... I would consider him a little better than "good". Cloquet is also returning four of their top five D.

[Indians forever]

If Tabaka can play well in goal, I think Rapids has a very good chance to 3 peat in 7AA. They have solid defensemen. One of the reasons I like them this year to reach state too is Cloquet and East don't have Leis and Ellingson back. Jokenin is a good player, but certainly not in the league of Tyler Johnson. Also with Flaherty(sp?) leaving East they'll be looking for a go to guy.

Speaking of Goalies what happened with the new Goalie kid in town?
Crushtheyskullz or whatever his name was from Maple Grove.
Is he actually playing? and can any of you GR folks bring us up to speed on this.
Thanks

He's on the football team as of right now. He played in at least one summer games and was so-so. In my opinion, he's not ready to unseat Tabaka, Figgins, Underwood or Larson.

Are we saying that the Goalies are going to get all of the points this year????

[Reggie]

Speaking of Goalies what happened with the new Goalie kid in town?
Crushtheyskullz or whatever his name was from Maple Grove.
Is he actually playing? and can any of you GR folks bring us up to speed on this.
Thanks

He's on the football team as of right now. He played in at least one summer games and was so-so. In my opinion, he's not ready to unseat Tabaka, Figgins, Underwood or Larson.

Are we saying that the Goalies are going to get all of the points this year????

No I thing the better than good Jokenin will all the way from cloquet.

[boblee]

Top 5 returning Scorers:

Robb Roy: 10-10-20 (2006-2007) 17-20-37 (career)
Sam Sparen: 9-8-17 (2006-2007) 14-13-27 (career)
Sam Rendle: 3-11-14 (2006-2007) 3-11-14 (career)
Corey Kosak: 3-9-12 (2006-2007) 3-9-12 (career)
Tony Palkki: 3-5-8 (2006-2007) 3-5-8 (career)

[norcon]

Hopefully some of the super sophs.

Don't expect to see much out of the so-called super sophs. Lots of seniors and a handfull of nice juniors to compete with for playing time. Skrbec is a very nice player and could be a big plus if he starts burying the puck. Aside from him I don't see alot of contribution from too many other sophs. A couple defenseman could see some playing time, but they will need to improve immensely on their defensive skills to fit in.

[PuckTime]

Hopefully some of the super sophs.

Don't expect to see much out of the so-called super sophs. Lots of seniors and a handfull of nice juniors to compete with for playing time. Skrbec is a very nice player and could be a big plus if he starts burying the puck. Aside from him I don't see alot of contribution from too many other sophs. A couple defenseman could see some playing time, but they will need to improve immensely on their defensive skills to fit in.

I think there's a good chance some of those seniors may get cut - the staff has to look at getting a few of the sophs some experience if the team is going to go anywhere over the next couple years. Keeping in mind, alot of those seniors have never seen any varsity time either - who would you play??

[Can't Never Tried]

Hopefully some of the super sophs.

Don't expect to see much out of the so-called super sophs. Lots of seniors and a handfull of nice juniors to compete with for playing time. Skrbec is a very nice player and could be a big plus if he starts burying the puck. Aside from him I don't see alot of contribution from too many other sophs. A couple defenseman could see some playing time, but they will need to improve immensely on their defensive skills to fit in.

I think there's a good chance some of those seniors may get cut - the staff has to look at getting a few of the sophs some experience if the team is going to go anywhere over the next couple years. Keeping in mind, alot of those seniors have never seen any varsity time either - who would you play??

If all things are equal I play the senior...for the reasons that have been shared countless times in many threads.
Play for this season..not next!

[PuckTime]

Don't expect to see much out of the so-called super sophs. Lots of seniors and a handfull of nice juniors to compete with for playing time. Skrbec is a very nice player and could be a big plus if he starts burying the puck. Aside from him I don't see alot of contribution from too many other sophs. A couple defenseman could see some playing time, but they will need to improve immensely on their defensive skills to fit in.

I think there's a good chance some of those seniors may get cut - the staff has to look at getting a few of the sophs some experience if the team is going to go anywhere over the next couple years. Keeping in mind, alot of those seniors have never seen any varsity time either - who would you play??

If all things are equal I play the senior...for the reasons that have been shared countless times in many threads.
Play for this season..not next!

What if things aren't equal? Maybe a soph or even a junior has a slight edge or more potential? Do you play the senior just because he's a senior?

[Can't Never Tried]

I think there's a good chance some of those seniors may get cut - the staff has to look at getting a few of the sophs some experience if the team is going to go anywhere over the next couple years. Keeping in mind, alot of those seniors have never seen any varsity time either - who would you play??

If all things are equal I play the senior...for the reasons that have been shared countless times in many threads.
Play for this season..not next!

What if things aren't equal? Maybe a soph or even a junior has a slight edge or more potential? Do you play the senior just because he's a senior?

No you put the best team on the ice for this year...period IMO
I don't care if he's a fresh..if he's better you play him.
But if the Sr. and Fresh or whatever grade are equal play the Sr. remember anyone who doesn't perform as the season gets going can get bumped.

[Neutron 14]

No you put the best team on the ice for this year...period IMO
I don't care if he's a fresh..if he's better you play him.
But if the Sr. and Fresh or whatever grade are equal play the Sr. remember anyone who doesn't perform as the season gets going can get bumped.

You need to guess who is going to be better at the END of the year, not at tryouts.

[GR3343]

I guess I'm of the opinion that if you have a soph. and a sr. who are even close, you play the soph. You're going to get more milage for your program that way. The senior is on his way out while you will get two plus seasons from a budding soph.

[Can't Never Tried]

I guess I'm of the opinion that if you have a soph. and a sr. who are even close, you play the soph. You're going to get more milage for your program that way. The senior is on his way out while you will get two plus seasons from a budding soph.

"even close"
Boy that would suck.....kind of tough to look fwd to the Sr. year if your gonna get knocked off by a younger player that may or may not pan out.
That's always playing for the future then.... so I disagree.
But like you said that's your opinion and that's alright.

Do you get rid of that budding soph after the Jr. year for the next promise??

[PuckTime]

I guess I'm of the opinion that if you have a soph. and a sr. who are even close, you play the soph. You're going to get more milage for your program that way. The senior is on his way out while you will get two plus seasons from a budding soph.

"even close"
Boy that would suck.....kind of tough to look fwd to the Sr. year if your gonna get knocked off by a younger player that may or may not pan out.
That's always playing for the future then.... so I disagree.
But like you said that's your opinion and that's alright.

Do you get rid of that budding soph after the Jr. year for the next promise??

I see both points. Pretty tough call - glad I'm not in charge. Would be hard to balance because you have to focus and play for this year, but to a degree have to prepare for the future of the team at the same time.
Can't just bump the senior, but have to take a good look at the youngster.

[GR3343]

I guess I'm of the opinion that if you have a soph. and a sr. who are even close, you play the soph. You're going to get more milage for your program that way. The senior is on his way out while you will get two plus seasons from a budding soph.

"even close"
Boy that would suck.....kind of tough to look fwd to the Sr. year if your gonna get knocked off by a younger player that may or may not pan out.
That's always playing for the future then.... so I disagree.
But like you said that's your opinion and that's alright.

Do you get rid of that budding soph after the Jr. year for the next promise??

Maybe came out a little harsh. Only meant to say if you've got a potentially better player that will help your team now as well as in the future, and that player is a soph., I would think you would keep him over a borderline sr. who has only played jv up til now. Even if that sr. is equal to or close to as talented as the upcoming sophs. You'll eventually end up with a better team in the long run because you will have a broader canvas with which to work for 2 plus years, as opposed to developing a player who will be on his/her way after the season's done. I'm sure it's a dilema facing every program in the state. What's right and fair? Only the coaches can make those decisions.