Final 20 for Select 15s

[TCoachF]

I know Andrew Pitts from Brooklyn Park and Joey Benik from St. Francis made it. Does anyone know the whole roster yet?

[hattrickhockey6]

this must be a political year, ive never heard of them, and i wasn't impressed with anyone on brocklyn park i think if they were in the top 20 they would stand out

[RBKhockey77]

hattrickhockey6
did you hide in a cave this year? Benik scored 31 goals as a freshmen so if you haven't heard of him then i don't know what to tell you.

[hock16]

this must be a political year, ive never heard of them, and i wasn't impressed with anyone on brocklyn park i think if they were in the top 20 they would stand out

Ok, Benik was one of the leading scorers at the camp, and easily one of the best players. Also, Pitts is a solid pick, absolutely nothing wrong with taking him in my mind. very solid player. Sour grapes?

[TCoachF]

I have found out the goalies are Matt Ray from Andover and Jimmy Kruger from Hopkins. Also, Max Smith from Eastview is on.

As for Pitts from BP, he is a very solid defensive defenseman. He has some offensive talent but steady is the word to describe him. I would really like a full roster if anyone has seen one.

[RBKhockey77]

well put tcoachf

[rbkhockeyman2070]

brett paterson from Ep and he had a broken wrist

[Stealth]

Alex Koopmeiners from St. Cloud Cathedral High School.

[selloutcrowd99]

brett paterson from Ep and he had a broken wrist

What?

Some of the players I know for defense are: DJ Jones(wayzata), Jeff pauluk(jefferson), Andrew Pitts(bp), Keven McMorrow (Park Rapids Varsity), Derek Forbort (DE), Patrick Daly(Chaska)......(Someone tell me the missing players)

some forwards: Alex Koopmeiners (SCC), Ryan Wolter (MV), Joey Benik(St Francis Var), Noah Gavin(STA), Christian Isackson(STA), Ben Marshall(Mahtomedi), Adam Knochenmus(Roseau Var), Brett Patterson(EP), Max Smith(Eastview Var), Thomas DeBace (Roseville),Joncarlo Westerlund(LOTW Vars).......(Someone tell me the missing players)...

[hock16]

brett paterson from Ep and he had a broken wrist

What?

Some of the players I know for defense are: DJ Jones(wayzata), Jeff pauluk(jefferson), Andrew Pitts(bp), Keven McMorrow (Park Rapids Varsity), Derek Forbort (DE), Patrick Daly(Chaska)......(Someone tell me the missing players)

some forwards: Alex Koopmeiners (SCC), Ryan Wolter (MV), Joey Benik(St Francis Var), Noah Gavin(STA), Christian Isackson(STA), Ben Marshall(Mahtomedi), Adam Knochenmus(Roseau Var), Brett Patterson(EP), Max Smith(Eastview Var), Thomas DeBace (Roseville),Joncarlo Westerlund(LOTW Vars).......(Someone tell me the missing players)...

From Royal:
John Skrbec (GR)
Max Gardiner (Tonka)
Joe Rubbelke (Johnson)

[DannyCalifornia]

brett paterson from Ep and he had a broken wrist

What?

Some of the players I know for defense are: DJ Jones(wayzata), Jeff pauluk(jefferson), Andrew Pitts(bp), Keven McMorrow (Park Rapids Varsity), Derek Forbort (DE), Patrick Daly(Chaska)......(Someone tell me the missing players)

some forwards: Alex Koopmeiners (SCC), Ryan Wolter (MV), Joey Benik(St Francis Var), Noah Gavin(STA), Christian Isackson(STA), Ben Marshall(Mahtomedi), Adam Knochenmus(Roseau Var), Brett Patterson(EP), Max Smith(Eastview Var), Thomas DeBace (Roseville),Joncarlo Westerlund(LOTW Vars).......(Someone tell me the missing players)...

does anyone know where these guys are going to high school? if they are staying at their school or private instead?

[Dirty Dangles]

yeah, i get my cast off a week before the festival

ben marshall
alec horton
thomas debace
derek forbort

[selloutcrowd99]

horton made alternate though right?

[selloutcrowd99]

and is there 6 defense, 9 forwards, two goalies, and then a line of alternates?

[hockey015]

and is there 6 defense, 9 forwards, two goalies, and then a line of alternates?

Quin Buckellew from Moorhead

[greybeard58]

In the past years the selection for the national camp has been 12 forwards,6 defensemen and 2 goalies. There is also an alternate forward, defenseman and a 3rd goalie selected. When they get to the national camp the players are split up. The 20 plus the alternates names should be on the Mn Hockey wed site.

[wildforhockey]

USA Hockey National Festival
Minnesota Hockey Advanced 15 Selections
The following players have been selected to participate in the USA
Hockey, Advanced 15 National Festival in St. Cloud, MN being held July
21-27, 2007.
Additional information was distributed to the players as it relates to
the national festival. Alternates will be contacted directly by USA
Hockey as needed.

Forwards
Joey Benik St. Francis Varsity
Thomas DeBace Roseville Bantam A
Quin Buckellew Moorhead Bantam A
Max Gardiner Minnetonka Bantam A
Noah Gavin St. Thomas Acad. JV
Christian Isackson St. Thomas Acad. Varsity
Alex Koopmeiners St. Cloud Cathedral
Adam Knochenmus Roseau Varsity
Benjamin Marshall Mahtomedi Bantam A
Brett Patterson Eden Prairie Bantam A
Max Smith Eastview Varsity
John Skrbec Grand Rapids Bantam A
Joncarlo Westerlund Lake of the Woods Varsity
Ryan Wolter Mounds View Bantam A

Defense
Patrick Daly Chaska Bantam A
Derek Forbort Duluth East Bantam A
Donald Jones Wayzata Bantam A
Kevin McMorrow Park Rapids Varsity
Andrew Pitts Brooklyn Park Bantam A
Jeff Pauluk Bl. Jefferson Bantam A
Joseph Rubbelke St. Paul Johnson Varsity

Goalies
Jim Kruger Hopkins Varsity
Matt Ray Andover Varsity
==============================================================
Alternates
Kurt Altrichter Goal St. Thomas Acad.
Alec Horton Forward Maple Grove Bantam A
Carl Krieger Defense Tartan Bantam A
Alexander Lyon Goal Lake of the Woods Bantam A
Casey O’Sullivan Forward Tartan Bantam A
Andy Worzala Forward Sartell Bantam A
Matt Youso Defense Int’l Falls Varsity

[morebs]

I'd like to congratulate the families and kids who were selected. Great job! Don't forget, you'll have to work your butt off to earn premium playing time and if you don't, next year will be all that much more difficult.

For those who didn't get selected, you can use this as an opportunity to whine or to motivate junior. You might be right, junior might have been one of the best kids there, but stuff happens. Teach your kid a great lesson by telling him he'll have to be even more prepared and dominant next season. A little adversity builds a lot of character and can set him up for great success, in hockey or in the "real" world.

Best of luck to all!

[breakout]

I'd like to congratulate the families and kids who were selected. Great job! Don't forget, you'll have to work your butt off to earn premium playing time and if you don't, next year will be all that much more difficult.

For those who didn't get selected, you can use this as an opportunity to whine or to motivate junior. You might be right, junior might have been one of the best kids there, but stuff happens. Teach your kid a great lesson by telling him he'll have to be even more prepared and dominant next season. A little adversity builds a lot of character and can set him up for great success, in hockey or in the "real" world.

Best of luck to all!

For those that did make it beware. There is a great turnover from 15 to 16 and on to 17. Very rare for a kid to be on the final team three years in a row. You also need to be aware that there are kids down a rung that are not close to being fully developed physically.

Making it at 15 is a nice honor. Making it at 16 and especially at 17 can open doors.

[Grizzly12]

USA Hockey National Festival
Minnesota Hockey Advanced 15 Selections
The following players have been selected to participate in the USA
Hockey, Advanced 15 National Festival in St. Cloud, MN being held July
21-27, 2007.
Additional information was distributed to the players as it relates to
the national festival. Alternates will be contacted directly by USA
Hockey as needed.

Forwards
Joey Benik St. Francis Varsity
Thomas DeBace Roseville Bantam A
Quin Buckellew Moorhead Bantam A
Max Gardiner Minnetonka Bantam A
Noah Gavin St. Thomas Acad. JV
Christian Isackson St. Thomas Acad. Varsity
Alex Koopmeiners St. Cloud Cathedral
Adam Knochenmus Roseau Varsity
Benjamin Marshall Mahtomedi Bantam A
Brett Patterson Eden Prairie Bantam A
Max Smith Eastview Varsity
John Skrbec Grand Rapids Bantam A
Joncarlo Westerlund Lake of the Woods Varsity
Ryan Wolter Mounds View Bantam A

Defense
Patrick Daly Chaska Bantam A
Derek Forbort Duluth East Bantam A
Donald Jones Wayzata Bantam A
Kevin McMorrow Park Rapids Varsity
Andrew Pitts Brooklyn Park Bantam A
Jeff Pauluk Bl. Jefferson Bantam A
Joseph Rubbelke St. Paul Johnson Varsity

Goalies
Jim Kruger Hopkins Varsity
Matt Ray Andover Varsity
==============================================================
Alternates
Kurt Altrichter Goal St. Thomas Acad.
Alec Horton Forward Maple Grove Bantam A
Carl Krieger Defense Tartan Bantam A
Alexander Lyon Goal Lake of the Woods Bantam A
Casey O’Sullivan Forward Tartan Bantam A
Andy Worzala Forward Sartell Bantam A
Matt Youso Defense Int’l Falls Varsity

Who is the best player on this list your opinion?

[hockey015]

USA Hockey National Festival
Minnesota Hockey Advanced 15 Selections
The following players have been selected to participate in the USA
Hockey, Advanced 15 National Festival in St. Cloud, MN being held July
21-27, 2007.
Additional information was distributed to the players as it relates to
the national festival. Alternates will be contacted directly by USA
Hockey as needed.

Forwards
Joey Benik St. Francis Varsity
Thomas DeBace Roseville Bantam A
Quin Buckellew Moorhead Bantam A
Max Gardiner Minnetonka Bantam A
Noah Gavin St. Thomas Acad. JV
Christian Isackson St. Thomas Acad. Varsity
Alex Koopmeiners St. Cloud Cathedral
Adam Knochenmus Roseau Varsity
Benjamin Marshall Mahtomedi Bantam A
Brett Patterson Eden Prairie Bantam A
Max Smith Eastview Varsity
John Skrbec Grand Rapids Bantam A
Joncarlo Westerlund Lake of the Woods Varsity
Ryan Wolter Mounds View Bantam A

Defense
Patrick Daly Chaska Bantam A
Derek Forbort Duluth East Bantam A
Donald Jones Wayzata Bantam A
Kevin McMorrow Park Rapids Varsity
Andrew Pitts Brooklyn Park Bantam A
Jeff Pauluk Bl. Jefferson Bantam A
Joseph Rubbelke St. Paul Johnson Varsity

Goalies
Jim Kruger Hopkins Varsity
Matt Ray Andover Varsity
==============================================================
Alternates
Kurt Altrichter Goal St. Thomas Acad.
Alec Horton Forward Maple Grove Bantam A
Carl Krieger Defense Tartan Bantam A
Alexander Lyon Goal Lake of the Woods Bantam A
Casey O’Sullivan Forward Tartan Bantam A
Andy Worzala Forward Sartell Bantam A
Matt Youso Defense Int’l Falls Varsity

Who is the best player on this list your opinion?

Jim Kruger- is a really good goaltender

[xicemenx24]

in my opinion christian isackson is the best player from minnesota going back to st. cloud and i have been playing with him for the past three or so years

[Dirty Dangles]

i agree with icemen, i still think faulk is the top d in the state even though he didn't make it, but derek forbot is got size and hands, makes a solid d

[Iceburg]

I don't see John Skrbec's name on any of the team rosters on the "USA Hockey" site. Is he hurt?

[Hockeyguy_27]

USA Hockey National Festival
Minnesota Hockey Advanced 15 Selections
The following players have been selected to participate in the USA
Hockey, Advanced 15 National Festival in St. Cloud, MN being held July
21-27, 2007.
Additional information was distributed to the players as it relates to
the national festival. Alternates will be contacted directly by USA
Hockey as needed.

Forwards
Joey Benik St. Francis Varsity
Thomas DeBace Roseville Bantam A
Quin Buckellew Moorhead Bantam A
Max Gardiner Minnetonka Bantam A
Noah Gavin St. Thomas Acad. JV
Christian Isackson St. Thomas Acad. Varsity
Alex Koopmeiners St. Cloud Cathedral
Adam Knochenmus Roseau Varsity
Benjamin Marshall Mahtomedi Bantam A
Brett Patterson Eden Prairie Bantam A
Max Smith Eastview Varsity
John Skrbec Grand Rapids Bantam A
Joncarlo Westerlund Lake of the Woods Varsity
Ryan Wolter Mounds View Bantam A

Defense
Patrick Daly Chaska Bantam A
Derek Forbort Duluth East Bantam A
Donald Jones Wayzata Bantam A
Kevin McMorrow Park Rapids Varsity
Andrew Pitts Brooklyn Park Bantam A
Jeff Pauluk Bl. Jefferson Bantam A
Joseph Rubbelke St. Paul Johnson Varsity

Goalies
Jim Kruger Hopkins Varsity
Matt Ray Andover Varsity
==============================================================
Alternates
Kurt Altrichter Goal St. Thomas Acad.
Alec Horton Forward Maple Grove Bantam A
Carl Krieger Defense Tartan Bantam A
Alexander Lyon Goal Lake of the Woods Bantam A
Casey O’Sullivan Forward Tartan Bantam A
Andy Worzala Forward Sartell Bantam A
Matt Youso Defense Int’l Falls Varsity

Who is the best player on this list your opinion?

Joe Rubbelke is scary good as is Max Smith.