IRONDALE are they for real?

[Pucking is my LIFE]

Irondale is a strong young upcoming team!
They are currently 14-2!
What's your opinion are they for real or is it a fluke?
I think they are a group of hardworking young woman that are FOR REAL!

[MNHockeyFan]

Irondale is a strong young upcoming team!
They are currently 14-2!
What's your opinion are they for real or is it a fluke?
I think they are a group of hardworking young woman that are FOR REAL!

No doubt they are a good team, but the real test will come tomorrow night.

[thegreatone]

I say for real! Let's see how the young kids play for Irondale. I think if they play well they can keep it close and possibly pull off a major upset. Let's see what happens.

[gopher9]

Looking at the rosters for both teams. I honestly dont see how Irondale stands a chance!!! Nothing against Irondale. They are having a terrific year. Good Luck!

[lovetopuck]

[quote="Pucking is my LIFE"]Irondale is a strong young upcoming team!
They are currently 14-2!
What's your opinion are they for real or is it a fluke?
I think they are a group of hardworking young woman that are FOR REAL![/quote]

i think they're for real, but i also think tomarrow we will find out for sure

[taz91]

I don't think the BSM game will prove if they are for real or not. After seeing Benilde at the Schwan Cup they look like a machine. They are top 5 in the state for a reason. If Irondale can keep the game close I would take it as a success. This group, less Brasuhn and Udvig, had some pretty good success in youth hockey. If Benilde wasn't in the conference it would be Irondale's to lose. The Knights will challange to go to State this year.

[shescores]

They are the real deal, they have their best team ever, but we need to keep things in perspective. They are not yet to the level of any of the top 10 or 15 teams. But I'm pulling for them and I think if they can get past Stillwater in the sections they will have their first state appearance.

[hockeyfancy]

I hope Irondale girls do not see this posting. They have worked so hard and overcome so many obstacles this season. They are an outstanding group of players that work hard year long and it is for the first time showing. Yet we have a poll going to see if they are "for real" or not.

[MNHockeyFan]

I hope Irondale girls do not see this posting. They have worked so hard and overcome so many obstacles this season. They are an outstanding group of players that work hard year long and it is for the first time showing. Yet we have a poll going to see if they are "for real" or not.

I was hoping that the BENILDE girls do not see this discussion - overconfidence already could be a problem.

In addition, you should ALWAYS treat the opposing team with respect, no matter what the circumstances. There is not a team in Minnesota that's a "fluke" - any team will have good games as well as bad games, just like in college and in the pros.

[hockeyfancy]

I hope Irondale girls do not see this posting. They have worked so hard and overcome so many obstacles this season. They are an outstanding group of players that work hard year long and it is for the first time showing. Yet we have a poll going to see if they are "for real" or not.

I was hoping that the BENILDE girls do not see this discussion - overconfidence already could be a problem.

In addition, you should ALWAYS treat the opposing team with respect, no matter what the circumstances. There is not a team in Minnesota that's a "fluke" - any team will have good games as well as bad games, just like in college and in the pros.

I totally agree - I was simply looking at the title of the post which specifies Irondale. But I agree....either team - no such thing as a "fluke". Overconfidence and additional hype can get into both teams heads and take their focus off their games. I wish both teams luck, both teams are amazing!

[lovetopuck]

[quote="hockeyfancy"][quote="MNHockeyFan"][quote="hockeyfancy"]I hope Irondale girls do not see this posting. They have worked so hard and overcome so many obstacles this season. They are an outstanding group of players that work hard year long and it is for the first time showing. Yet we have a poll going to see if they are "for real" or not.[/quote]

I was hoping that the BENILDE girls do not see this discussion - overconfidence already could be a problem.

In addition, you should ALWAYS treat the opposing team with respect, no matter what the circumstances. There is not a team in Minnesota that's a "fluke" - any team will have good games as well as bad games, just like in college and in the pros.[/quote]

I totally agree - I was simply looking at the title of the post which specifies Irondale. But I agree....either team - no such thing as a "fluke". Overconfidence and additional hype can get into both teams heads and take their focus off their games. I wish both teams luck, both teams are amazing![/quote]

I basically with all of this. Minnesota hockey is something special, and its places like this that keep it this way. and i also hope no players read this because none of it is truly directed at them, its just a descussion amoungst fans.

[lovetopuck]

2-2 tie vs Benilde... fluke? or maybe that 8-0 beating of Irondale was a fluke compared to their play from that game on...

[hockeyfancy]

2-2 tie vs Benilde... fluke? or maybe that 8-0 beating of Irondale was a fluke compared to their play from that game on...

THANK YOU! I totally agree with this ~ Irondale is NOT a fluke!

[lovetopuck]

[quote="hockeyfancy"]I hope Irondale girls do not see this posting. They have worked so hard and overcome so many obstacles this season. They are an outstanding group of players that work hard year long and it is for the first time showing. Yet we have a poll going to see if they are "for real" or not.[/quote]

i know for a fact the Irondale girls read this pre-game. Their captin printed off all the bad things that were said about them and read it to them before the game. Its a good thing they read it, it must have fired them up, and im glad they proved everyone wrong

[xk1]

lovetopuck

Please try to learn how to use the quote feature, it;s not that hard and it makes your many observations a lot more readable...

[hockeynut99]

OK, where is Irondale?

[xk1]

If BSM was without Riley I would say the jury is still out on just how real Irondale is. Losing Riley is analagous to Irondale playing without Udvig. Certainly Irondale is better than most thought, the only real test remaining on their schedule is Coon Rapids, if Irondale beats them, I think you will have more credibility. Next year pick some tougher non conference games. It would also be interesting to hear opinions from people that aren't parents, players or friends or for that matter Irondale bashers.

[hockeya1a]

I have seen Irondale play, and I am not a parent of Irondale nor do I live in Irondale not even close. But I did have the privilage of watching them in a couple of games at the Schwans cup and I was impressed with their play. they were a pretty complete team.

I also think that the way open enrolment has been working in the past few years, that any town team that can field a team like theirs should be proud of what they have.

And I do believe in giving credit where credit is due.

[xk1]

Irondale certainly has a top 10 worthy record but who of these teams ahead of them in the LPH, shouldn't be? (Again, someone other than a homer or at least objective)

1. Eden Prairie
2. Edina
3. Roseville
4. Holy Angels
5. Benilde-St. Margaret’s
6. Stillwater
7. Cloquet-Esko-Carlton
8. Wayzata
9. Bemidji
10. Coon Rapids
11. Centennial
12. Moorhead

[hotdog]

Irondale certainly has a top 10 worthy record but who of these teams ahead of them in the LPH, shouldn't be? (Again, someone other than a homer or at least objective)

1. Eden Prairie
2. Edina
3. Roseville
4. Holy Angels
5. Benilde-St. Margaret’s
6. Stillwater
7. Cloquet-Esko-Carlton
8. Wayzata
9. Bemidji
10. Coon Rapids
11. Centennial
12. Moorhead

They could maybe beat a couple of these teams, but they would have to play a great game and catch the other a bit off guard.

There's nothing wrong with this either. Irondale might be a 14, 15, or 16 team in the rankings. That's respectable and they should feel good about that.

Their record is very similar to the great record Breck has... Good record, but they really haven't played a top 20 schedule.

The great thing about GHSH this year is anyone can beat anyone on a given night. Last year this was not so evident as there were more players that were considered game changers! The likes of Roberts, Lee, Jones, Pezon, Thunstrom, Hogan, McDonald... IMO those players don't exist this year.

[lovetopuck]

xk1

sorry im fairly new to this site. but i figured it out.

[lovetopuck]

If BSM was without Riley I would say the jury is still out on just how real Irondale is. Losing Riley is analagous to Irondale playing without Udvig. Certainly Irondale is better than most thought, the only real test remaining on their schedule is Coon Rapids, if Irondale beats them, I think you will have more credibility. Next year pick some tougher non conference games. It would also be interesting to hear opinions from people that aren't parents, players or friends or for that matter Irondale bashers."

i am friends with parents/athletes at Irondale if you couldn't guess, and i also would like to hear their opinions. and i also dont think they are quite ready for a top 10 ranking, but their best competation so far has probably been Breck, Benilde and Forest Lake.

[thegreatone]

Irondale beat Forest Lake and took Breck into overtime. Irondale was up 3-0 at one point in the Breck game. Irondale looked real tired in the 3rd period and overtime. Breck ended up winning 5-4. If Irondale beats Coon Rapids that should put them in the top 10.

[hotdog]

Irondale beat Forest Lake and took Breck into overtime. Irondale was up 3-0 at one point in the Breck game. Irondale looked real tired in the 3rd period and overtime. Breck ended up winning 5-4. If Irondale beats Coon Rapids that should put them in the top 10.

Some would question whether Coon Rapids is or should be ranked in the top 10. I would put them in the 11-15 range... They don't have the depth they had last year, and your teams between 5-10 rankings are better than last year (IMO).


Good Job Irondale... Everyone was/is cheering for you! People like upsets.

[Pucking is my LIFE]

Irondale was actually ranked 13th and i think they could be worthy of a top 10 spot if they put their hearts and minds to it.
But it's kinda funny because the Irondale girls were told that they wear to much makeup from the Benilde girls after they had tied them... EXCUSE?
Also the Benilde coach was over heard at Daves sport shop talking to one of the employees saying that they had a bad game because they are "an academic team, and were studying for finals the night before."