Bantam A State Predictions

2Hockey2 · Post by **2Hockey2** » Thu Feb 23, 2006 9:57 pm

Who do you think will win or be in MAHA of VFW State <p></p><i></i>

wild_hockey_08 · Post by **wild_hockey_08** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:17 pm

I think that we can all predict that eden prairie will be there. I think teams like Minnetonka, edina, duluth east, grand rapids, and st cloud could also end up having a chance to win either of the state tournaments.

sniper77 · Post by **sniper77** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:06 pm

i would agree, some sleepers that could have a chance is Maple Grove and Minnetonka

D16Dad · Post by **D16Dad** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:28 pm

Might want to consider Moorhead & Bemidji...

wild_hockey_08 · Post by **wild_hockey_08** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:40 pm

[quote="D16Dad"]Might want to consider Moorhead & Bemidji...[/quote]

I would also agree to that. The only team that could upset either of them would be Roseau

mclovinu · Post by **mclovinu** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:44 pm

i belive champlin park bantam A will be a very good contender in state. and will be able to make some noise.

topshelf3 · Post by **topshelf3** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:04 pm

Kind of hard for Tonka to win it since they never made it out of Districts...

D16Dad · Post by **D16Dad** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:24 pm

wild_hockey_08 wrote:
D16Dad wrote:Might want to consider Moorhead & Bemidji...
I would also agree to that. The only team that could upset either of them would be Roseau

Agreed. I was indicating consideration of the West region without listing them all... The West Region playoffs should be very competitive.

highschoolhockeyfann · Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:45 pm

sniper77 wrote:i would agree, some sleepers that could have a chance is Maple Grove and Minnetonka

DKS1962 · Post by **DKS1962** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:28 pm

Moorhead serious consideration

CB00 · Post by **CB00** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:31 pm

I watched Champlin Park a couple of times this year. Very big and strong. I think they are the class of D10 and should compete in a state tourney.

hockey129 · Post by **hockey129** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:52 pm

I know this sounds stupid but what is the difference between the two state tournaments?

chillout · Post by **chillout** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:03 pm

MAHA is open to all teams playing in the Minnesota Hockey organization. Everyone has a chance to advance from districts, to regions, and then to the MAHA state tourney (also referred to "official" state tournament because all teams can play)

VFW is sponsored by the VFW (Veterans Foreign War) and is only open to teams that play in the VFW league. Which is only A Bantams as well. Sometimes referred to as the "unofficial" state tourney and usually isn't as hyped about and noticed. Many disagree with that though because most years the talent there is equivalent to the talent at the MAHA.

Both are state tournaments. Both are usually full of good teams. But, IMO, the real event to watch is MAHA.

BantamHockey005 · Post by **BantamHockey005** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:57 pm

I Think EP will win it all because they move the puck so well and are all on the same page

cutanddrive · Post by **cutanddrive** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:48 pm

BantamHockey005 wrote:I Think EP will win it all because they move the puck so well and are all on the same page

I would agree, it is all a matter of execution.

ehockey#1 · Post by **ehockey#1** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:16 pm

hey what about new ulm or fairbault. I heard they were both pretty good but new ulm beat fairbault in districts. Think they have any chance???

fireinthehole · Post by **fireinthehole** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:18 pm

If you consider a negative 10% a good chance than yes they have a great shot.

Fire and Ice · Post by **Fire and Ice** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 8:52 am

Champlin is clicking real well. loss to Centennial and Blaine and out.

Chuck Norris Fan · Post by **Chuck Norris Fan** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:32 pm

Not the top teams but here are my predictions to state... it is early but lets look.

EP
Burnsville
Bemidji
Moorhead
Wayzata
Rochester
East
Centennial

Not as sure about the last three....as we all know anything can happen, however experience counts this time of year

FREDFLINTSTONE · Post by **FREDFLINTSTONE** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:46 pm

No St. Cloud?

ice00breaker · Post by **ice00breaker** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:45 pm

I agree, if anyone is going to manage to upset EP, then I believe it would be St. Cloud.

HTOWNBANTAMA · Post by **HTOWNBANTAMA** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 5:00 pm

hermantown is in vfw state

Chuck Norris Fan · Post by **Chuck Norris Fan** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:28 am

[quote="ice00breaker"]I agree, if anyone is going to manage to upset EP, then I believe it would be St. Cloud.[/quote]

St. cloud lost to EP 10-2...they are not the ones, it will take a sound defensive team with great goaltending to beat EP

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:06 pm

Fire and Ice · Post by **Fire and Ice** » Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:51 pm

there are only a couple of teams with great goalies...and St Cloud's is not one of them.