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by headsupsticksdown
Thu Feb 26, 2026 5:59 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 6AA Final - #2 Edina vs #4 Wayzata
Replies: 32
Views: 3185

Re: 6AA Final - #2 Edina vs #4 Wayzata

Brodziak Fan Club wrote: Thu Feb 26, 2026 5:24 pm Also EP has gotten a couple Edina castoffs :mrgreen:

I really just think there is movement everywhere at this point.
Nothing against them but those two were likely not going to make or get barely any playing time in Edina when they bounced.
by headsupsticksdown
Thu Feb 26, 2026 5:57 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 6AA Final - #2 Edina vs #4 Wayzata
Replies: 32
Views: 3185

Re: 6AA Final - #2 Edina vs #4 Wayzata

Seemed like McConnell was going for a hard dump in, with the intent for the puck to angle back out in front and he'd try to beat the defenseman to it. Angled to the back of the goal instead, where it then took its interesting route. Wayzata had more shots in the 3rd, but really didn't have many goo...
by headsupsticksdown
Thu Feb 26, 2026 4:32 pm
Forum: Minnesota Girls High School Hockey
Topic: Skills Coaches
Replies: 2
Views: 524

Re: Skills Coaches

Am sure this varies by area just just based off of ear and experience: A) Alex Volpicelli (impossible to schedule), Kathy Gazich, Grace Nass, Carey Tinkelenberg, Katrina Stewart B) Casey Rooney (ReadReact), Josh Levine (Fortis), Josh Kern, Eric Wenkus (PEP). A lot of coaches run private sessions but...
by headsupsticksdown
Thu Feb 26, 2026 3:55 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 7A Final - #1 Hibbing vs. #3 CEC
Replies: 36
Views: 2949

Re: 7A Final - #1 Hibbing vs. #3 CEC

Do we want to bring up the elephant in the room. Was that goaltender interference or not? 8) That's gotta be GI 7 out of 10 times. From what I saw the defender pushed or guided the Hibbing player toward the crease, goalie contact was made, but there was no effort from the Hibbing player to evacuate...
by headsupsticksdown
Thu Feb 26, 2026 3:48 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2AA Semifinal #1
Replies: 7
Views: 962

Re: 2AA Semifinal #1

8) I'm just going to say there's probably a zero% chance of that despite what the kid may feel. Why not stick around and play HS hockey? No idea but the board has debated this a million times right?
by headsupsticksdown
Thu Feb 26, 2026 3:43 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 7A Final - #1 Hibbing vs. #3 CEC
Replies: 36
Views: 2949

Re: 7A Final - #1 Hibbing vs. #3 CEC

Do we want to bring up the elephant in the room. Was that goaltender interference or not? 8)
by headsupsticksdown
Thu Feb 26, 2026 3:40 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 6AA Final - #2 Edina vs #4 Wayzata
Replies: 32
Views: 3185

Re: 6AA Final - #2 Edina vs #4 Wayzata

Seemed like McConnell was going for a hard dump in, with the intent for the puck to angle back out in front and he'd try to beat the defenseman to it. Angled to the back of the goal instead, where it then took its interesting route. Wayzata had more shots in the 3rd, but really didn't have many goo...
by headsupsticksdown
Wed Feb 25, 2026 10:12 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 7A Final - #1 Hibbing vs. #3 CEC
Replies: 36
Views: 2949

Re: 7A Final - #1 Hibbing vs. #3 CEC

Would be something to watch if Proctor continues to up their game and we get to see Proctor, CEC, Hibbing and Hermantown slug it out over the next 2 years.
by headsupsticksdown
Wed Feb 25, 2026 9:39 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 7A Final - #1 Hibbing vs. #3 CEC
Replies: 36
Views: 2949

Re: 7A Final - #1 Hibbing vs. #3 CEC

Heartbreaker for the Jacks.. Great game.
by headsupsticksdown
Wed Feb 25, 2026 7:37 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 7A Final - #1 Hibbing vs. #3 CEC
Replies: 36
Views: 2949

Re: 7A Final - #1 Hibbing vs. #3 CEC

Here we go! A good game brewing.
by headsupsticksdown
Wed Feb 25, 2026 7:35 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 4AA semi-finals
Replies: 28
Views: 2614

Re: 4AA semi-finals

Cue the meltdown…. :lol:
by headsupsticksdown
Wed Feb 25, 2026 3:48 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 6AA Final - #2 Edina vs #4 Wayzata
Replies: 32
Views: 3185

Re: 6AA Final - #2 Edina vs #4 Wayzata

Rolling with the Trojans here. They've picked up their game quite a bit towards end of the season. Have the big win over Edina to close out the regular season and then take down Rogers. Haven't been too impressed with Edina's game as of late having watched them in person a couple times. If Bode McC...
by headsupsticksdown
Wed Feb 25, 2026 3:46 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 3AA Final - #1 Rosemount vs. #2 St. Thomas Academy
Replies: 31
Views: 4153

Re: 3AA Final - #1 Rosemount vs. #2 St. Thomas Academy

real classy move by Rosemount goalie after the game ended Go on... There's video of him giving the double birds to the STA student section. I'd say in the 80 and early 90's, the HM-WBL rivalry went like that. Then by the late 90's early 2000's, guys hugged each other and wished them good luck at st...
by headsupsticksdown
Sun Feb 22, 2026 2:10 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2AA Semifinal #1
Replies: 7
Views: 962

Re: 2AA Semifinal #1

Doc Holliday wrote: Sun Feb 22, 2026 1:24 pm I wasn't able to watch; what happened to Pitzl?
He went hard into the net towards the end of the PL game. He came back in that game clearly still in pain but did not suit up against Tonka. Ribs I heard.
by headsupsticksdown
Sun Feb 22, 2026 9:00 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2AA Semifinal #1
Replies: 7
Views: 962

Re: 2AA Semifinal #1

EP put up a good fight, especially in the first period. Feels like once Erickson let in the floater from the blue line, it changed the momentum of the game and Tonka took control. Not sure what happened there, if he just lost sight or what. Seemed to me he thought the puck was well over the net. Wa...
by headsupsticksdown
Sun Feb 22, 2026 8:56 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 6AA Semifinal #2
Replies: 9
Views: 1143

Re: 6AA Semifinal #2

The Trojans (and you could argue Edina) play the type of game that is always dangerous this time of year. Fast, heavy and great in the defensive end. O’Leary always has his team ready to play in these situations. Any thoughts on the Shakopee loss? No disrespect to Chan but that’s gotta be tough for ...
by headsupsticksdown
Fri Feb 20, 2026 12:11 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Parent Coaches at High School?
Replies: 11
Views: 2068

Re: Parent Coaches at High School?

Is it ever a good idea? It used to be not that uncommon. Saterdalen, Osiecki, Ikola, Gernander, and Randolph all coached their sons at some point. I'm sure there are other examples. I think all were established before their sons came through, so that would be a scenario which would be less problema...
by headsupsticksdown
Fri Feb 20, 2026 10:37 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Parent Coaches at High School?
Replies: 11
Views: 2068

Re: Parent Coaches at High School?

Is it ever a good idea? It used to be not that uncommon. Saterdalen, Osiecki, Ikola, Gernander, and Randolph all coached their sons at some point. I'm sure there are other examples. I think all were established before their sons came through, so that would be a scenario which would be less problema...
by headsupsticksdown
Thu Feb 05, 2026 12:31 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: AA Rankings for 2/1/26
Replies: 34
Views: 7512

Re: AA Rankings for 2/1/26

Enjoy the rankings every week. I think Maple Grove deserved to drop after the last week, but 5 spots is a bit much. I don’t see how they can be behind Wayzata, who they’ve beaten twice and have a better record than playing the same tough schedule. Also, Wayzata has zero signature wins. Maple Grove ...
by headsupsticksdown
Fri Jan 30, 2026 10:25 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: AA Rankings for 1/25/26
Replies: 15
Views: 5345

Re: AA Rankings for 1/25/26

Looks like EP has Maple Grove's number this year. Are the Crimson that bad? What's going on with them? EP pretty much dominated from midway through the 2nd on and if not for a garbage goal with 10 seconds left it would've ended 5-2 EP. MG parents were grumbling about a coaching change if you can bel...
by headsupsticksdown
Sun Jan 11, 2026 1:07 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Tonka HS coach
Replies: 5
Views: 2271

Re: Tonka HS coach

If you’re familiar with EPCC, the visiting teams locker room is in the hallway between rinks 1 and 3. He was outside the locker room screaming in an F bombed rage. Couldn’t tell if it was directed at staff or a player but it seemed to be directed toward the JV group. I don’t expect the guy to be a s...
by headsupsticksdown
Fri Jan 09, 2026 12:21 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Tonka HS coach
Replies: 5
Views: 2271

Tonka HS coach

Aside from all of the recruiting talk, what is this guys reputation like out there? I held a higher regard for him considering his background but after seeing him after the Tonka vs EP game last night the guy seems like a total prick. I couldn't really see what was going on but he was going absolute...
by headsupsticksdown
Tue Jan 06, 2026 10:15 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Proctor 4 Hermantown 3
Replies: 5
Views: 1495

Re: Proctor 4 Hermantown 3

Take that! Should’ve stayed at home in Proctor buddy!! 😬
by headsupsticksdown
Sun Dec 14, 2025 10:27 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Games 12/13
Replies: 3
Views: 997

Re: Games 12/13

All of the buzz about Duluth East seemed to have jinxed them as they for pretty much the entire game were dominated by EP who were up 4-1 and ending in a 4-3 win for the Eagles who have now won 3 in a row. Shots were 31-27...... And no one had buzz on DE. Just vastly improved over the past 2 years....