Official Bantam B 2007-2008

[Duluth 4]

im on the east bb1 in moorhead.. and im really looking forward to our matchup versus champlin should be a good game 9 vs 11? interesting.

[SWPrez]

MPLS*Park 5
Highland Central 2

[wildthing]

Anyone got a score?

[Hockey guy1486]

Burnsville 6
Chaska 3

[EagleGuy91]

Eden Prairie Black 4
Edina White 3

both kept their FPPs

[ninety5]

Top 3 reasons no words or phrases should be outlawed at the Fargo Holiday Inn:

3. Unreliable cab service
2. You might miss an ear splitting rendition of the same songs from last year, and nothing is better than loud country!
1. It's frickin' cold out there...and the Red Pepper is an hour's drive north meaning there is almost no reason to leave.

Honorable mention: Potential for setting a bad example for rookie coaches.

EP Black is on a roll. (And yes that is meant to be a kiss of death)
Horses from the west always tough. Pre-Tourney Favorite...I say an animal logo wins.

[Bearhockey13]

white bear lake orange- 2
white bear lake black----2

This was a great game, although once again WBBL out shot WBO almost 3 to 1. Again... Same thing that happened in the first match up. WBBL is 3 lines deep, with good goal tending, WBO is 2 1/2 guys deep, with good goal tending.

The problem is even though WBBL totally dominated both games, they have a hard time putting the puck in the net. I can't think of 1 kid up front that can shoot, hard or accurate, 90 % of there shots are were in the belly of the goalie.

WBBL is by far a deeper team - If WBO loses 1 of there 2 best players they will have a hard time winning anything.

If you can't think of one kid who can shoot then you must be 0 kids deep. (haha)

Listen, wb black is not any deeper than orange. What black does is control the puck a lot better than orange and black is one of the best passing teams I have seen all year.
Both teams are fun to watch, have good kids and will play again in districts.

But, I'll take the 2 1/2 play-makers any day.

I'm very curious who the 1/2 player is though?

I have seen a few of the WBBL games and they have 2 kids that can shoot and they are both defense, both have cannon slap shots, only one of them is consistently accurate though, and only one can take a good quick wrist shot (harder than most of the kids slap shots). none of the forwards can shoot and that is where they appear to struggle, from what I have seen. WBBL has 3 solid lines and a heck of a forecheck, WBBO has #4 #15 the 1/2 is #9 he is looking better every game, so he could go up with the other 2, other than that, it goes down hill from there. WBBL could have alot of play makers if they decide to make plays, and they appear to be capable, there passing game is awesome (when they use it). They need to use all of there resources especially there "D" The games I saw they don't take advantage of there D in offensive zone. The other thing I noticed was in the rematch was on the power play the only time they use there D is when they panic. I think that if this team learns to use the entire team they will be very dangerous and there pretty darn good now.

[D6Rocks]

I hate to say it but EP Black's roll will end up north.
The Trojans will take it.

And I can't believe that Edina White kept their FP.

[noConsistancy]

I bet #6 on EW was serving a game misconduct already,
thus he could not generate his 7th misconduct of the year...
Their scorekeeper told me he had 5 , then he had one against us
after he had just missed the previous game.

good player - might have made most A teams ,
but totally chippy every shift he is on the ice....
he put one of our kids out for the year with a stage 3 concussion
by using a crosscheck to the face....
and he strutted around the player laying on the ice and seemed
very proud of himself....

I hate to say it but EP Black's roll will end up north.
The Trojans will take it.

And I can't believe that Edina White kept their FP.

[mn man]

[quote="D6Rocks"]I hate to say it but EP Black's roll will end up north.
The Trojans will take it.

quote]


What about da bears?

[EagleGuy91]

I hate to say it but EP Black's roll will end up north.
The Trojans will take it.

And I can't believe that Edina White kept their FP.

Believe me, I have my hopes up for a Runner-Up finish this weekend! Don't over look teams like the Cougars, Greyhounds and Bears (x2), oh my!

#6 was, in fact, MIA last night. The White Hornets took a from-behind about 2 minutes in and only took one other penalty all night. Two total penalties for the Black Eagles. A well played game by both. The White Hornets battled back and scored the 3rd goal with :18 left after being down 4-1 most of the game. No give-up in them.

Hey, ninety5 . . . is a ThunderChicken considered an animal?
Non-Animal with the best shot? A Rebel, without a pause.
Beware of the potatoes playing at home. Solid program and close games go either way. Maybe catch the Cougars sleeping early in the weekend.

[StoppatchFairplayHelmets0]

This was a great game, although once again WBBL out shot WBO almost 3 to 1. Again... Same thing that happened in the first match up. WBBL is 3 lines deep, with good goal tending, WBO is 2 1/2 guys deep, with good goal tending.

The problem is even though WBBL totally dominated both games, they have a hard time putting the puck in the net. I can't think of 1 kid up front that can shoot, hard or accurate, 90 % of there shots are were in the belly of the goalie.

WBBL is by far a deeper team - If WBO loses 1 of there 2 best players they will have a hard time winning anything.

If you can't think of one kid who can shoot then you must be 0 kids deep. (haha)

Listen, wb black is not any deeper than orange. What black does is control the puck a lot better than orange and black is one of the best passing teams I have seen all year.
Both teams are fun to watch, have good kids and will play again in districts.

But, I'll take the 2 1/2 play-makers any day.

I'm very curious who the 1/2 player is though?

I have seen a few of the WBBL games and they have 2 kids that can shoot and they are both defense, both have cannon slap shots, only one of them is consistently accurate though, and only one can take a good quick wrist shot (harder than most of the kids slap shots). none of the forwards can shoot and that is where they appear to struggle, from what I have seen. WBBL has 3 solid lines and a heck of a forecheck, WBBO has #4 #15 the 1/2 is #9 he is looking better every game, so he could go up with the other 2, other than that, it goes down hill from there. WBBL could have alot of play makers if they decide to make plays, and they appear to be capable, there passing game is awesome (when they use it). They need to use all of there resources especially there "D" The games I saw they don't take advantage of there D in offensive zone. The other thing I noticed was in the rematch was on the power play the only time they use there D is when they panic. I think that if this team learns to use the entire team they will be very dangerous and there pretty darn good now.

What you are describing is Bantam B level hockey. It has its ups and downs on every team. Yours, ours and the rest of the league have all of those caracteristics.
As far as depth goes, how did Orange beat Black in first game and then tie in the second game? If Orange lacked depth it wouldn't be that close.
District 2 mandates that two teams playing at same level must be created equally. They did and they are!
Goodluck in Moorhead...

[BNyrup24]

Woodbury Blue 2, Eagan 2.

[philip18]

I wish District 3 also had the same equal B team rule. I am from Wayzata and I also don't like the B1-1 vs B1-2 split. My son and his teammates while winning a lot and having great coaching would be better served (an have more fun) if the games they played were closer on a more consistent basis. It would also help the goalies develop. Seeing 10 shots a game does them no good. The B1-2 teams are competitive because this age group has a lot of very solid players. (numbers help but this is a little above normal)
Some people (associations) like to be the Yankees! I hate the Yankees and I understand why many don't like Wayzata and how we organize some things. It is a generally a great association to be a part of and all 3 of my kids have had a great time and benefited overall.

[ninety5]

Yes, chickens are good eatin'! So are taters. mmmmm meat & taters.

Eagle have a fun ride up...make sure to tip the waitstaff and put in some early requests for Friday night. Also, double secret signal is a mint on the pillow and the ice bucket full, watch out for stray cougars in the hallways.

[Bearhockey13]

If you can't think of one kid who can shoot then you must be 0 kids deep. (haha)

Listen, wb black is not any deeper than orange. What black does is control the puck a lot better than orange and black is one of the best passing teams I have seen all year.
Both teams are fun to watch, have good kids and will play again in districts.

But, I'll take the 2 1/2 play-makers any day.

I'm very curious who the 1/2 player is though?

I have seen a few of the WBBL games and they have 2 kids that can shoot and they are both defense, both have cannon slap shots, only one of them is consistently accurate though, and only one can take a good quick wrist shot (harder than most of the kids slap shots). none of the forwards can shoot and that is where they appear to struggle, from what I have seen. WBBL has 3 solid lines and a heck of a forecheck, WBBO has #4 #15 the 1/2 is #9 he is looking better every game, so he could go up with the other 2, other than that, it goes down hill from there. WBBL could have alot of play makers if they decide to make plays, and they appear to be capable, there passing game is awesome (when they use it). They need to use all of there resources especially there "D" The games I saw they don't take advantage of there D in offensive zone. The other thing I noticed was in the rematch was on the power play the only time they use there D is when they panic. I think that if this team learns to use the entire team they will be very dangerous and there pretty darn good now.

What you are describing is Bantam B level hockey. It has its ups and downs on every team. Yours, ours and the rest of the league have all of those caracteristics.
As far as depth goes, how did Orange beat Black in first game and then tie in the second game? If Orange lacked depth it wouldn't be that close.
District 2 mandates that two teams playing at same level must be created equally. They did and they are!
Goodluck in Moorhead...

WBBL out played and out shot the WBO almost 3 to 1 in both games from what I understand, the difference was the play makers, WBO has a couple of goal scorers there is no question, and 1 kid scored all 5 goals in there first game against WBBL, WBBL has got to learn to put the puck in the net, if that does come around watch out, they will be dangerous!!!!! they are scary fast with a good breakout and forecheck, solid defense and both goalies are really good. They simply can't score.

The WBLAH picks there B-1 teams like this. during tryouts both team coaches have individual ratings of the kids. After tryouts the flip a coin for first pick and go every other pick from there. It doesn't get more fair than that. Different coaches see different things, one kid may have a great try out and not play so good on the other hand another may have a horrible try out for what ever reason and turn out to be your horse.

[Bearhockey13]

I wish District 3 also had the same equal B team rule. I am from Wayzata and I also don't like the B1-1 vs B1-2 split. My son and his teammates while winning a lot and having great coaching would be better served (an have more fun) if the games they played were closer on a more consistent basis. It would also help the goalies develop. Seeing 10 shots a game does them no good. The B1-2 teams are competitive because this age group has a lot of very solid players. (numbers help but this is a little above normal)
Some people (associations) like to be the Yankees! I hate the Yankees and I understand why many don't like Wayzata and how we organize some things. It is a generally a great association to be a part of and all 3 of my kids have had a great time and benefited overall.

It takes alot of guts to admit what your saying, good for you. The b-1 levels are for developing kids for the next level and you hit it right on the head.

[D6Rocks]

mn man,
I have the Trojans Beating the Bears (Blake) in OT.
Are those the Bears you are referring to?

[mn man]

D6Rocks,
Yep, dem bears. I had not handicapped the entire field as you have. OT, huh? Wow.... what a great hockey prognosticating mind...

[D6Rocks]

I got a couple 13 .. 14 more ideas

[dlhhockey]

D11 League

DE Red 3
Hermantown 0

[HockeyGuru#6]

Tonka 4 (en)
Edina green 2
both teams got their heppy points

[EagleGuy91]

On the road again. Just can't wait to get on the road again.
Doin 70 on 94. God Bless Cellular internet!

Callin all smokies, be on the look out for a rolling banana full of tiny Black Eagles! We got us a convoy!! (My sympathies to all the players on this board that have no idea what that's from!)

ninety5 - Let's go already!! (And FYI, we don't corrupt rookie coaches, we learn from them.)

Bluebleeder - Call Tommy Two Cheeks, pass the toque and SEND BAIL MONEY!! I'm not sure North Dakota has an extradition treaty with Minnesota.

Good luck to all those in Spudville this weekend and to those staying behind to play your own little reindeer games.

[tomASS]

On the road again. Just can't wait to get on the road again.
Doin 70 on 94. God Bless Cellular internet!

Callin all smokies, be on the look out for a rolling banana full of tiny Black Eagles! We got us a convoy!! (My sympathies to all the players on this board that have no idea what that's from!)

ninety5 - Let's go already!! (And FYI, we don't corrupt rookie coaches, we learn from them.)

Bluebleeder - Call Tommy Two Cheeks, pass the toque and SEND BAIL MONEY!! I'm not sure North Dakota has an extradition treaty with Minnesota.

Good luck to all those in Spudville this weekend and to those staying behind to play your own little reindeer games.

whew! for a moment I read you were doing 94 on 70 - the speed didn't concern me but I was sure concerned you would be surprised when you got to St Louis or Indy instead of Fargo.

BAIL MONEY - YOU DON"T NEED NO STINKING BAIL MONEY

The Haakon family of the Norwegian Mafia based out of downtown Oxbox, ND has ties in Cass County. If that fails the gambino Sven family out of Halstead, MN will get you across the border before you can say UFF-DA

PS -- guess who's wearing the Eagles black and red this summer coaching club soccer??? Can I be EaglesGuy 92 or maybe b*stardadson of Eagle91 guy

[hockeyjunkie2]

Apple Valley and White Bear Lake Orange go at it again tonight at the Ankoa Tourney in a re-match of a game that AV took 5-1. Should be a good game, AV has not been playing well very well lately though. This is the game where AV player sieved the WBL goalie with the ref shirt on, is WBL a team that will get after that kid or are they a team that will just play there game? Either way should be a good one.