No love for the Rebels

umngophs33 · Post by **umngophs33** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:31 pm

With the tale of the upset being told in the NWSC, why hasn't anyone mentioned the 6-1 Champlin Park Rebels? With a win at Fogerty against the heavy favorite Blaine and an overtime win against Maple Grove, it's kind of pathetic how this team never gets the respect they deserve. Boasting a highly talented first line and a great goalie to back them up, this team has the makings of a 5AA contender and potential to take the NWSC. All we hear is Blaine this, Centennial that, but the record doesn't lie. Any team that can go into Blaine and knock them off has to be considered one of the top in the conference. Period.

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:43 pm

I think we are waiting for January 5th.

If they beat Centennial, then will jump on the wagon.

The tender30 · Post by **The tender30** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:46 pm

they beat john marshall, North st. paul, North metro, Maple Grove who is not very good a sub par coon rapids team the only okay win was Blaine and Blaine has been playing bad this year and the rebels lost 3-0 to wayzata the only good team they have played. If they still only have one loss going into the Centennial game and play them close then i will give them some respect until then they are just a team taking advantage of an extremely weak schedule.

umngophs33 · Post by **umngophs33** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:46 pm

Isn't taking down Blaine at Fogerty respectable enough to warrant them a place atop the NWSC?

The tender30 · Post by **The tender30** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:48 pm

No they have not played anyone good only good team they played beat them by 3 Wayzata and there not even that good

umngophs33 · Post by **umngophs33** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:59 pm

According to Mitch Hawker's rankings, Blaine is #11 in the state, Champlin is sitting at #39. Taking down a top 20 team in the state warrants some respect no matter what. IF you go into a powerhouses arena and take them down, you are a contender. Period.

carpenterguy · Post by **carpenterguy** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:06 pm

Looks like somebody needs a huuuuuuug!

hockyman08 · Post by **hockyman08** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:09 pm

The Pioneer Press metro rankings had them at 8 yesterday, when better teams imo like Rosemount, Woodbury, Minnetonka, and Eden Prarie didn't even crack the Top 10. How much more love do you want?