Mr. Hockey 2008

mulefarm · Post by **mulefarm** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 9:14 am

NHL draft is based on birthdate.

Gopher Blog · Post by **Gopher Blog** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 9:31 am

eagle4life9 wrote:Exactly and since most of the people who pick it are NHL scouts I would narrow it down to Barnes, Gardiner and Ness. Barnes and Gardiner were both rated as 'A' players this year meaning drafted in the top 2 rounds. I also throw Ness in there because even though he wasnt rated this year because he is a junior, he would have been an 'A' player as well.

Ness was rated an "A" player as well. It doesn't matter what grade you are in. Blake Wheeler was drafted the summer after his junior year. As long as you are 18 years old prior to September 15th of this year, you are eligible for this year's draft. Ness was born in May 1990 and is draft eligible.

gatzke · Post by **gatzke** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 9:43 am

when do they announce mr. hockey?

TheShow · Post by **TheShow** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:16 am

Aaron Ness had a great dive at the end of the 1st period vs Hill-Murray. He was a little better that Sean Avery.

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:48 am

gatzke wrote:when do they announce mr. hockey?

Today!!

hockeyfan95 · Post by **hockeyfan95** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 12:04 pm

yes, but WHEN today??

halla · Post by **halla** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 12:13 pm

Though my team is the Hornets, I'd pick Ness over Gleason in a heartbeat. Also Gardiner. That's not to criticize Gleason; he is a quality player. But not as good as those guys.

61ache · Post by **61ache** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 12:20 pm

TheShow wrote:Aaron Ness had a great dive at the end of the 1st period vs Hill-Murray. He was a little better that Sean Avery.

lakec · Post by **lakec** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 12:24 pm

hockeyfan95 wrote:yes, but WHEN today??

The Mr. Hockey award banquet started this morning at 11:30.

The_Phantom_Enigma · Post by **The_Phantom_Enigma** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 1:23 pm

lakec wrote:
hockeyfan95 wrote:yes, but WHEN today??
The Mr. Hockey award banquet started this morning at 11:30.

any updates?

rightwinger · Post by **rightwinger** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:32 pm

The_Phantom_Enigma wrote:
lakec wrote:
hockeyfan95 wrote:yes, but WHEN today??
The Mr. Hockey award banquet started this morning at 11:30.
any updates?

They just announced the winner as Dave Spehar.

Must have been the tv coverage this weekend........

ACTUALFORMERPLAYER · Post by **ACTUALFORMERPLAYER** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:36 pm

Aaron Ness win!!!

who_b_dat · Post by **who_b_dat** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:37 pm

4 real?

ACTUALFORMERPLAYER · Post by **ACTUALFORMERPLAYER** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:38 pm

That is for real

who_b_dat · Post by **who_b_dat** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:41 pm

Nothing to say except congrats to Mr. Ness. Looking forward to seeing you as a Gopher.

61ache · Post by **61ache** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:42 pm

Congrats Aaron. Couldn't have happened to a nicer kid. And the over rated undeserved responses come in 3...2...1

minnhock007 · Post by **minnhock007** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:44 pm

He deserves it, no doubt

Hillfan · Post by **Hillfan** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:45 pm

Congrats to Ness on the great honor. Hope he has a bright future to come with the Gophers!

pistol · Post by **pistol** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:57 pm

congrats

Pioneerprideguy · Post by **Pioneerprideguy** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 2:58 pm

Get bigger & stronger young man. If Hill made you disappear what do you think the WCHA will do? Congrats & good luck.

Reggie · Post by **Reggie** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 3:00 pm

Congrats to Aaron Ness!! GO GOPHERS!!

STC18 · Post by **STC18** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 3:23 pm

Ness is the most deserving of the award, congrats to him and good luck in the future.

sicknasty7722 · Post by **sicknasty7722** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 3:34 pm

I just don't get it. I think Aaron Ness is extremely deserving of the Mr. Hockey Award, but that's because of what he did this year; completed his junior and senior years while playing hockey and working out. That would be extremely demanding physically and mentally. BUT, I think that isn't fair to take into consideration...because the TRUE seniors can't repeat their junior years. IMO, I think it would have been better to pick a senior who started out being a senior last September, not half way through the season.

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 3:43 pm

sicknasty7722 wrote:I just don't get it. I think Aaron Ness is extremely deserving of the Mr. Hockey Award, but that's because of what he did this year; completed his junior and senior years while playing hockey and working out. That would be extremely demanding physically and mentally. BUT, I think that isn't fair to take into consideration...because the TRUE seniors can't repeat their junior years. IMO, I think it would have been better to pick a senior who started out being a senior last September, not half way through the season.

I agree 100% with you.

Warroad97 · Post by **Warroad97** » Sun Mar 09, 2008 3:44 pm

sicknasty7722 wrote:I just don't get it. I think Aaron Ness is extremely deserving of the Mr. Hockey Award, but that's because of what he did this year; completed his junior and senior years while playing hockey and working out. That would be extremely demanding physically and mentally. BUT, I think that isn't fair to take into consideration...because the TRUE seniors can't repeat their junior years. IMO, I think it would have been better to pick a senior who started out being a senior last September, not half way through the season.

Its pretty easy though. Being a "Senior" means its your last season of highschool. This was his last season before hes in college so by its truest sense he was a senior this year. Congrats Aaron you worked hard for this! I am sure he would trade this for another state title though.