Lakeville Hockey

DumpandChase1 · Post by **DumpandChase1** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:47 pm

What makes people think D6 is going to take Lakeville. I spoke with the D6 DD and he said that D6 has no intention of letting Lakeville in.

Maybe people have heard something different.

There are already enough teams in D6, Lakeville is not needed unless some other teams are dropped.

I still think Lakeville should take AV, EV, B'ville and Shak, and form a new D8. Then D6 can add Hopkins, Wayzata, Armstrong/Copper. Use the river as a divider

Just a thought.

Slapshotdude · Post by **Slapshotdude** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:10 pm

Elliott, thanks for updating us all on which region/division Lakeville has been assigned. It was just last week, Sept 16th that several members of LHA went to Moorehead and made a presentation to MN Hockey and the info they had at that time was they were in the Central region/division. You can even go to LHA's website and see a copy of the presentation proving these facts. I again want to thank Elliott for his clarifications on this subject. He seems to be the only one associated with MN Hockey that is interested in informing the public on ongoing issues and changing policies. Elliott you are the right man for the job. Thanks again.

Slapshotdude · Post by **Slapshotdude** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:24 pm

Below is Rick's email to the LHA president explaining his reason he decided against the move. It seems to be purely an "ego minded" no vote as no reasons were given other then it would not be fair to the others.

From: rrakness@xxxxxxxx.net
To: LHAPresidentTLS@xxxxxxxx.com
Sent: Sat, 30 Jun 2007 11:52 pm
Subject: Re: Lakeville's Formal Request to Move into District 6
Tim: I said that I would get back to you with a decision before I left for vacation. I have reviewed your request to be moved into District 6. I have decided against your request. The inter district league play that was voted on is for a one year trial basis for the A and B Peewee and Bantam levels only. This will not affect Girls, Squirts,
B2 Peewee and Junior Gold level teams which will stay as before. Being that this was voted on by the Associations, my feeling is that all Associations need to try it for one year then we proceed from there. I also do not feel by granting this move that I will be fair to the other Associations that voted no on this issue

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:27 pm

Slapshotdude wrote:Elliott, thanks for updating us all on which region/division Lakeville has been assigned. It was just last week, Sept 16th that several members of LHA went to Moorehead and made a presentation to MN Hockey and the info they had at that time was they were in the Central region/division. You can even go to LHA's website and see a copy of the presentation proving these facts. I again want to thank Elliott for his clarifications on this subject. He seems to be the only one associated with MN Hockey that is interested in informing the public on ongoing issues and changing policies. Elliott you are the right man for the job. Thanks again.

The Lakeville gentleman were not aware of it when they came to Moorhead. At least that was the impression I got.

Apparently DD4 & DD8 along with some others re-worked the alignment shortly prior to the Moorhead meeting based on feedback from the D4 & D8 associations.

And thank you, but everyone on this board and elsewhere are deserving of this information. The more knowledgable all of us are the better we can manage the situations.

SEMetro · Post by **SEMetro** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:35 pm

Why don't folks (like the earlier Lakeville parent poster) know about the change to playing in the North Division?

It would seem the LHA board would have communicated this information to members by now and solicited input before acting. Nothing on the LHA website. Good question to ask LH at the 10/1 hearing.

Slapshotdude · Post by **Slapshotdude** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:44 pm

If you read the above email you'll find that only A and B peewee and bantams will move to the new region. That's 12 teams out of 35 total traveling teams. So I guess the other 23 traveling teams will have to wait a few more years. The more I study the process and the progress of this realignment issue combining D8 and D4 the dumber it all sounds. Lakeville pack your bags and get ready for D6. It is the only solution where all of the team's benefit.

greybeard58 · Post by **greybeard58** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 4:22 pm

The Mn Hockey E Directory lists Bloomington Kennedy and Bloomington Jefferson as separate and also has listed a different president for each group, if both groups are part of another orginazation it is not listed on the Mn Hockey site. In the registration of teams both Kennedy and Jefferson are listed separately, Lakeville, Rochester, Duluth, Mankato, Osseo/Maple Grove and St Cloud are listed as a single association even though they field multiple teams at most levels.

whockeyguy · Post by **whockeyguy** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 10:14 pm

MY Mystic lake moeny also goes with D-6, like the squeaky wheel theory alot , but overwhelming odds favor that Mn Hockey has no gonads to stand thier ground, oooooooooooooppppppssss hear another squeak out there , i think its coming from Buffalo, anybody else out there got some squeaks, better speak now or forever hold your peace

Rocket78 · Post by **Rocket78** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 11:07 pm

D8/D4 North BTA
ROSEMOUNT
SSP/IGH
EAGAN
HASTINGS
COT. GRV
WBY
WEST ST.PAUL
LAKEVILLE 1
LAKEVILLE 2
HUDSON
FARMINGTON

D8/D4 East BTA
WINONA
DODGE CTY
ROCH 1
ROCH 2
AUSTIN
OWT
RED WING
FARIBAULT
SSM
NORTHFIELD
NEW PRAG

D8/D4 West BTA
LUVERNE
NEW ULM
MKTO
ST. PETER
WASECA
ALB LEA
MASON CITY

D8/D4 Central BTA
- none -

D8/D4 North BTB
SSP/IGH
EAGAN
HASTINGS
COT. GRV
WEST ST.PAUL
LAKEVILLE 1
LAKEVILLE 2
ROSEMOUNT
RIVER FALLS
HUDSON 1
HUDSON 2
WBY 1
WBY 2

D8/D4 East BTB
WINONA
DODGE CTY
ROCH 1
ROCH 2
ROCH 3
AUSTIN
RED WING
LACRESCENT
ONALASKA

D8/D4 Central BTB
MKTO
WASECA
FARIBAULT
ST. PETER
MONTGOMERY
NORTHFIELD
FARMINGTON
OWT
ALB LEA
NEW PRAG

D8/D4 West BTB
WORTHINGTON
REDWOOD FALLS
MARSHALL
FAIRMONT
NEW ULM
SLEEPY EYE

greybeard58 · Post by **greybeard58** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 8:13 am

Rocket 78 good information. Where did you find it.I was just on the Lakeville site and there is nothing mentioned about this alignment of teams. I wonder why???

goldy313 · Post by **goldy313** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:59 am

The information is not correct - or at least official, unless some associations decided to play A hockey where they haven't before and if Rochester is fielding 3 B teams which is contrary to their website and their decision in July. Plus their is no guarentee Lakeville even stays in District 8. Also this is a change from what they posted just a week ago. Seems more like speculation than anything.

freighttrain · Post by **freighttrain** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 12:04 pm

the info. is from the District 8 website. http://www.stickstats.com/newleagues.xls

Frozen Water · Post by **Frozen Water** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 1:54 pm

From the outside looking in, it appears Lakeville is trying to play better competition (District 6) closer to home. The latest proposed alignment (according to stickstats) has Lakeville playing teams within a 50 miles radius. I know teams in District 4 that would LOVE to have that problem. As far as the proposed D-8/D-4 alignment, I have no problem with it if they allow ALL District 4 teams to play (qualify) for the District 4 tournament. Why should an Albert Lea get to play Luverne/Sleepy Eye/St Peter type teams all year while Austin is playing the Rochester/New Prague/Shattuck's of the world?

jackstraw · Post by **jackstraw** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 2:54 pm

Would you be referring to the same Austin that fielded 2 B Bantam teams last year and haven't had an A team in 2 year's?

Rocket78 · Post by **Rocket78** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 4:19 pm

goldy313 wrote:The information is not correct - or at least official, unless some associations decided to play A hockey where they haven't before and if Rochester is fielding 3 B teams which is contrary to their website and their decision in July. Plus their is no guarentee Lakeville even stays in District 8. Also this is a change from what they posted just a week ago. Seems more like speculation than anything.

The info is right off the D8 website. Lakeville must have persuaded the district boards to tweek the alignment a little bit.

Somebody made reference to Rochester's website indicating 2 BTB teams. The website is not very accurate or current in many cases. If you want to know what's up call Doug Zmolek.

Slapshotdude · Post by **Slapshotdude** » Sun Sep 30, 2007 8:21 pm

Hear is a question for all the critics, cynics and doubters. If Lakeville is in the wrong for asking out of D8 then why is D8 going to great lengths to rearrange the teams for the same reasons. And explain away this, many in D8 agree with Lakeville that something needs to change.

Ontheice · Post by **Ontheice** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 6:31 am

Slapshotdude wrote:Hear is a question for all the critics, cynics and doubters. If Lakeville is in the wrong for asking out of D8 then why is D8 going to great lengths to rearrange the teams for the same reasons. And explain away this, many in D8 agree with Lakeville that something needs to change.

Many???? Something????[/quote]

slapper5 · Post by **slapper5** » Mon Oct 01, 2007 2:44 pm

So Would You let Lakeville Out

whockeyguy · Post by **whockeyguy** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:34 am

so how did Mn Hockey vote go , i heard it failed to pass but not sure, Elliot are you out there somewhere to fill in the details

Ontheice · Post by **Ontheice** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:36 am

It failed

HighSchoolHockeyForums.com

Lakeville Hockey

Thanks

The famous email

Re: Thanks

the facts

Lakeville and the District 4/8 Merger

Austin

Hard work for what?

Re: Hard work for what?