Star Tribune Hockey Preview

hockeyxprt1 · Post by **hockeyxprt1** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 4:07 pm

I am a little embarrassed to ask, but wasn't this due to come out today? The Strib's hockey coverage stinks, but I do like the full page preview each year.

hockeylover · Post by **hockeylover** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 5:44 pm

I agree their coverage on everything is terrible these days. I thought the preview was going to come out today also, maybe next Tuesday.

hockeydad · Post by **hockeydad** » Tue Nov 27, 2007 6:28 pm

Since October, they've switched a lot of their prep coverage to Wednesdays. I just checked online - startribune.com/preps - and scrolled down and saw a bunch of hockey stories posted, so I assume they will be in tomorrow's paper. Also, they are zoning more of their coverage, so if you live in the south metro and want to see more news about north metro teams, check out the website.

Walter Sojack · Post by **Walter Sojack** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 11:29 am

Indeed it did come out today (wed)... And what a lackluster preview.

stickboy1956 · Post by **stickboy1956** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 11:31 am

Walter Sojack wrote:Indeed it did come out today (wed)... And what a lackluster preview.

... and filled with factual errors - see the Lake/State bit.

jaymeierotto · Post by **jaymeierotto** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 12:08 pm

Well I got to weatch Jake Johnson last night and he has some really good skills and is fun to watch. Little guy can can move. Any colleges looking at him that anybody knows of? Few years of juniors and this kid could go places IMO.

Can't Never Tried · Post by **Can't Never Tried** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 12:49 pm

Walter Sojack wrote:Indeed it did come out today (wed)... And what a lackluster preview.

Couldn't agree more, they really shouldn't have put so much effort into it.

After all, this is at least one level of sports that MN can still be proud of.

For crying out loud get it together over there at the Red Star would ya.

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 12:59 pm

The only time there is anything good in that fish wrap a/k/a "The Red Star" is when they read our stuff and steal it.

Neutron 14 · Post by **Neutron 14** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:02 pm

packerboy wrote:The only time there is anything good in that fish wrap a/k/a "The Red Star" is when they read our stuff and steal it.

Wouldn't use it to wrap walleye, but probably good enough for northerns though...

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:07 pm

Neutron 14 wrote:
packerboy wrote:The only time there is anything good in that fish wrap a/k/a "The Red Star" is when they read our stuff and steal it.
Wouldn't use it to wrap walleye, but probably good enough for northerns though...

Northerns go back in the lake.

But come to think of it, that rag isn't worthy of being associated with fishing. So, let me rephrase to say ....in that bird cage liner....

Neutron 14 · Post by **Neutron 14** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:09 pm

packerboy wrote: Northerns go back in the lake.

But come to think of it, that rag isn't worthy of being associated with fishing. So, let me rephrase to say ....in that bird cage liner....

I didn't think you were supposed to put roughfish back?

Bird cage liner is perfect!

Can't Never Tried · Post by **Can't Never Tried** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:10 pm

Neutron 14 wrote:
packerboy wrote:The only time there is anything good in that fish wrap a/k/a "The Red Star" is when they read our stuff and steal it.
Wouldn't use it to wrap walleye, but probably good enough for northerns though...

Best post I've seen today

on the main "bored" anyway.

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:12 pm

Neutron 14 wrote:
packerboy wrote:The only time there is anything good in that fish wrap a/k/a "The Red Star" is when they read our stuff and steal it.
Wouldn't use it to wrap walleye, but probably good enough for northerns though...

eelpout

Can't Never Tried · Post by **Can't Never Tried** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:41 pm

Now here's in idea...
Here are some tips for paper training a dog:

1. Spread Red Star newspapers over your dog's living space. Use old, or (new in this case) Red Star newspapers - you would not want to soil papers you have not even read yet (unless it's well.... the Red Star). Watch the dog carefully and as soon as you notice it to whimper, sniffing the ground and running in circles, then bring the dog immediately the spot where you want it to do its business (on the Red Star newspaper).When the dog goes potty in the right Red Star newspaper-covered spot, praise it lavishly, before removing the soiled paper.
(that was soiled before he used it anyway).

Caution though, the urge for the dog to finish quickly to get away from the paper can cause a miss!

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 1:47 pm

Good point and I would only add that having the dog pee on it would be an upgrade to the paper especially on any John Milea articles.

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 2:01 pm

From today's Star Tribune hockey preview EAST SECTION.

He's happy where hockey's hot

Two key hockey figures arrived in Woodbury three years ago: Wes Bolin, who coached for 18 seasons in Fond du Lac, Wis., and David Eddy, a freshman puck chaser from California. Their presence was invaluable as the Royals made their state tournament debut last season. Bolin directed the team to the fourth winning season in school history while Eddy scored a hat trick -- including the game-winning goal in overtime -- in a 4-3 upset of Cretin-Derham Hall in the section championship game. Eddy, who led Woodbury with 47 points as a junior last season, spoke with Star Tribune reporter David La Vaque about his impressions of the State of Hockey, reaching the state tournament and whether the Royals can do it all again this season.

Q What is the hockey scene like in California?

A There are basically three competitive Triple A teams. The rest is pretty watered-down hockey.

Q What was your impression of the hockey culture in Minnesota?

A When I was playing in California we traveled a lot and I talked to players who told me how huge the state hockey tournament was, how they sold out the Xcel Center. I'm like, 'Yeah, sure.' But then I went there to watch the tournament and it was amazing. Just the number of fans at an average high school game is unbelievable. It's awesome.

Q What was the key to beating Cretin-Derham Hall and finally getting to state?

A The second time we played them [a 6-3 Woodbury loss] we knew they were not any better than any other team we played. Then in the championship game, we got down 2-0 before we got the first goal. After that we started talking about how we're tired of losing to these guys and hearing about Cretin this and Cretin that. We decided we could do it.

Q What did you think of playing in the state tournament?

A It was 10 times better than watching, obviously. I looked around and saw a couple rows of Woodbury fans. Then I looked up and saw four other sections full of Woodbury fans. I thought, 'This is awesome. This is what it's all about.'

Q Is this team capable of building on last season's success?

A For sure. I think we have a good group returning. It should be another fun year. We've got the experience of winning the big games, and now we know what it takes in those situations.

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 2:18 pm

The best way to check the preview is on-line so that you can look at the North, South, East and West sections.

Buying the paper at a rack or home delivery doesn't have all of that.

There are nice stories in each section.

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 3:09 pm

Walter Sojack wrote:what a lackluster preview.

At least it's better than the preview that was recently in the Pioneer Press.

hockeyxprt1 · Post by **hockeyxprt1** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 4:03 pm

It was so bad that they recycled the picture of the "super sophs" from last season. Can't confirm, but it looked familiar. How creative!

Walter Sojack · Post by **Walter Sojack** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 6:38 pm

It was so bad that they recycled the picture of the "super sophs" from last season. Can't confirm, but it looked familiar. How creative!

Ha... Yea that was in the West section. I think it even said that the picture was from when they were the super sophomores. It's safe to say that we all expected, and deserved, a lot more.