Links to Newspaper or Web Articles about Minnesota HS Hockey

Fargo · Post by **Fargo** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:36 am

http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/1 ... wlers.html

boblee · Post by **boblee** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 2:27 pm

From Brainerd Dispatch:

Grand Rapids rallies, BHS loses
BOYS' HOCKEY
By MIKE BIALKA
Sports Editor
It doesn't matter what year it is or who's wearing the orange and black uniforms of the Grand Rapids Thunderhawks.

They have one of the top boys' hockey programs in Minnesota, year in and year out.

With a 2-1-1 record in their first four games, and after graduating standouts like Patrick White, Joe Stejskal and Reidar Jensen, some thought this might be a down year for a team that has finished second in the last two Class 2A state tournaments.

That doesn't appear to be the case after Tuesday night's 6-2 victory over the Brainerd Warriors before a full house at Brainerd Area Civic Center.

Rapids appears to still possess plenty of skill, solid defense and good goaltending as it handed the Warriors their first loss. Brainerd also remained winless in 11 games in the series (there have been two ties).

Brainerd senior defenseman Luke Swanson (right) was pursued by Sam Sparen of the Grand Rapids Thunderhawks in Tuesday's game. Swanson scored the Warriors' first goal in their 6-2 loss. Brainerd Dispatch/Clint Wood
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"I know our kids were excited to play," Warriors coach Ty Eigner said. "We didn't have to give any speeches. I thought our kids responded. We gave up a power-play goal early, then came back and played really well. I think Grand Rapids went in and talked to their guys and said, 'OK, we've got to come out harder' (in the second).

"There's no secret what makes them good. They play hard, they play smart. When you turn pucks over and don't do the little things they're going to capitalize. They've done that as long as I've played against them. You've got to give them credit for sticking to their game plan, and taking us out of ours."

Trailing 2-1, the Thunderhawks buzzed around the rink in the second period, scoring twice in the first 2:25, three times in all, and firing 12 shots to Brainerd's four.

Tony Palkki scored at 1:04 of the second, taking a perfect feed from Jack Moore and banging it past Warriors goalie Reid Mimmack.

A little more than a minute later, Shane Greniger scored on a rebound that went off Mimmack.

Warriors goalie Reid Mimmack made one of his 17 saves in the first two periods of Tuesday's game. Brainerd Dispatch/Clint Wood
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Robb Roy put Rapids ahead 4-2 as he deked Mimmack to the left and flicked a backhand behind him with 8.9 seconds left in the second.

"The one that was really unfortunate was the fourth one," Eigner said. "When it's 3-2 it's a heck of a lot different than 4-2, especially when they score with 8-some seconds left. That was pretty frustrating."

Third-period goals by Corey Kosak and Robb Roy closed out the scoring for Rapids.

After a power-play goal by the Thunderhawks' Sam Rendle in the first, the Warriors seized a 2-1 edge on goals by a pair of defensemen.

Luke Swanson scorched a slap shot from the point that got past Grand Rapids goalie A.J. Underwood at 8:42.

Grand Rapids 6, BHS 2

The key: Trailing 2-1, the Thunderhawks scored five unanswered goals.

Overall: Brd 3-1-0, GR 3-1-1

Next: Sartell at Brainerd 7 p.m. Thursday.

Drew Olson followed at 12:28 with a power-play laser from the left circle.

"We were up 2-1 and feeling good," Eigner said. "That was probably as good as we've played in a period. Even though they scored three in the second it wasn't like they spent the whole period in our end and our goaltender was making save after save."

Grand Rapids 1 3 2 - 6

Brainerd 2 0 0 - 2

First period: GR-Sam Rendle (Robb Roy) ppg 4:20; Brd-Luke Swanson (Christian Engel, Tyler Monda) 8:42; Brd-Drew Olson (Joe Frazer) ppg 12:28

Second period: GR-Tony Palkki (Jack Moore, Kyle Kleinendorst) 1:04; GR-Shane Greniger (Eric Bishop); GR-Roy (John Skrbec, Sam Sparen) 16:53

Third period: GR-Corey Kosak, 8:02; GR-Roy (Sparen) 9:10

Shots on goal: GR 9-12-14-35, Brd 13-4-9-26

Goalies: GR-A.J. Underwood (24 saves), Brd-Reid Mimmack (17 saves in first 2 periods, Kyle Peterson (12 third period)

Royalshockey17 · Post by **Royalshockey17** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 10:00 pm

Startribune on CPs big three

http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/12334891.html

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Sun Jan 06, 2008 1:12 am

Hopkins & Minnetonka (Jan. 5th)

http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/13290461.html

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:06 pm

http://www.startribune.com/sports.preps/13695411.html

tourneytickssince59 · Post by **tourneytickssince59** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 9:55 am

Good little story about the sacrifices of hockey parents

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_7992270

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:20 pm

Duluth East

http://www.letsplayhockey.com/942HS.html

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:23 pm

Brady Hjelle

http://www.letsplayhockey.com/942ushl.html

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:26 pm

What the scouts are looking for

http://www.letsplayhockey.com/936russo.html

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:37 pm

Chris Student

http://www.letsplayhockey.com/940HS.html

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Thu Jan 17, 2008 8:43 pm

Roseau Rams

http://www.letsplayhockey.com/937HS.html

hockey59 · Post by **hockey59** » Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:45 pm

Mpls Star Tribune North Q&A with John O'Neill: Two big victories provide momentum to Anoka hockey

http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/13951806.html

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 8:54 pm

MATT CRANDELL

http://www.letsplayhockey.com/943ushl.html

hockeyxprt1 · Post by **hockeyxprt1** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 12:21 pm

The Blaine hockey team helps out a neighbor in need.

http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article ... yid=494688

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 2:03 pm

Lakeville Souths' Chris Cass

http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/14621227.html

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 8:13 pm

Duluth Denfelds' Jake Johnson

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/articl ... ollections

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 9:53 am

Edina & Minnetonka

http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/15094871.html

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Fri Feb 01, 2008 7:18 pm

Duluth Marshall & Duluth Denfeld

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/articl ... ollections

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Fri Feb 08, 2008 3:18 pm

Nice story from the Star Tribune on Aaron Ness.

http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/15421046.html

Govs93 · Post by **Govs93** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:42 am

Here's a good little article on Moose & Johnson hockey: Page 1, Page 2.

iseepalms · Post by **iseepalms** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 9:18 am

It's a great article about Moose and Johnson hockey but it makes it look like Moose does all the work at Johnson. It is a good thing the youth program does nothing for the program.

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:07 pm

Minnesota hockey players taking the leap.

http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/15683952.html

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:25 am

Minnetonka & Burnsville

http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/15704452.html

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:01 pm

Rob Johnson of Duluth East

http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/articl ... ollections

TheCure · Post by **TheCure** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:17 pm

Class A Hockey getting better? If St. Thomas wins state and the top teams lose early they may have a chance at being #1 at the end of the season

http://www.seniorhighsports.com/homepage/story/103

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