The "All Un-Sung" Team

[hockeyhockeyhockey]

I don't think Zepeda was that great hillfan..but the whole defensive unit for H-M was outstanding. I also think Zierke from Benilde should be mentioned

Zepeda was playing at about 60%, he is getting hip surgery after the season. for what he ahd to give he was exeptional. Look for a monster Senior season.

[SECHockeyFan]

Well for the Pioneers in state:

Bo Dolan, Tyler Zepeda, and really the entire defensive unit. The two sophomores (Jordan Johnson and Chris Casto) played exceptional.

Agree with Bo Dolan, he played great.

ZEPEDA SUCKS. All he did during the tournament was play suckhole and wait for breakaways.

[Hockeyguy_27]

I don't think Zepeda was that great hillfan..but the whole defensive unit for H-M was outstanding. I also think Zierke from Benilde should be mentioned

Zepeda was playing at about 60%, he is getting hip surgery after the season. for what he ahd to give he was exeptional. Look for a monster Senior season.

He has great wheels but I've yet to see him play in his defensive end.

[sachishi4]

I don't think Zepeda was that great hillfan..but the whole defensive unit for H-M was outstanding. I also think Zierke from Benilde should be mentioned

Zepeda was playing at about 60%, he is getting hip surgery after the season. for what he ahd to give he was exeptional. Look for a monster Senior season.

He has great wheels but I've yet to see him play in his defensive end.

apparently you didnt watch this weekend. He was a monster back checking and getting down to block shots.

[SECHockeyFan]

Zepeda was playing at about 60%, he is getting hip surgery after the season. for what he ahd to give he was exeptional. Look for a monster Senior season.

He has great wheels but I've yet to see him play in his defensive end.

apparently you didnt watch this weekend. He was a monster back checking and getting down to block shots.

He blocked ONE SHOT, and that was only because he was already heading for the blue line so he could have a chance at a breakaway.

[Hockeyguy_27]

Zepeda was playing at about 60%, he is getting hip surgery after the season. for what he ahd to give he was exeptional. Look for a monster Senior season.

He has great wheels but I've yet to see him play in his defensive end.

apparently you didnt watch this weekend. He was a monster back checking and getting down to block shots.

People take observations so personally. Sorry if my comment ticked you off, he's a good player but I haven't seen him play both ends---and yes I watched and paid attention this weekend and still didn't see it.

[Zimmy]

Ryan Anderson - Mankato West ( Non Stop Motor, Digs corners and makes things happen)

[greenbandit]

Derek Docken - Northfield
Alex Fons - Hopkins
Steffen Hanson - Blaine
Zac Vierling - Coon Rapids
Rob Maloney - Eastview
Tony Mergens - St. Thomas
Matt Larson - Providence
Ricky Litchfield - Mankato
Nick Nagel - Totino
Charlie Raskob - AHA
Connor Reilly - AHA

[greenbandit]

Ryan Anderson - Mankato West ( Non Stop Motor, Digs corners and makes things happen)

Oops...he should have made my list...totally agree...not many have seen him skate..excellent but small...

[PPREZ]

I would commend the ENTIRE Hill-Murray TEAM. Their success in the state tournament was based on a Team performing as one unit. One or two players were not burdened with carrying the Team. Every member of the Team did his job. The Team's goaltender made the saves he should have made and controlled his rebounds. The Team's defensemen did not allow great scoring opportunities or many second shots on goal. They maintained good gap control, and did not overhandle pucks. The Team's forwards did not give open ice to opposing players, they played physically, and were excellent in their fore-check and back-check efforts. It did not matter if it was the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, line or what set of defensemen were on the ice.
For a litany of reaseons few people gave this Team much of a chance. They played in a weak conference, they suffered losses to less than equal teams, their goalie could not hold up and had not performed well in past tournaments, they played poorly in their own end, and their stats were inflated because of their weak schedule.
Ultimatly their success would be contingent on playing sound Team defense and Team depth. During The course of the season any of Hill-Murray's three lines could and would be counted on to come up big. As evidence in the state tournament, a 3rd liner scoring in the semi-finals, and a 3rd liner scoring in the final. A team could not be successful against the Hill-Murray Team by playing two lines. The Team's multiple PK units were excellent, allowing 0 goals in 28 minutes and 45 seconds of playing short handed against some of the states best offensive players.
Hill-Murray's Team effort overwhelmed and wore out it's opponents.
A few have been recognized but the bulk are unheralded. I appreciated watching them ALL.

[deacon]

I would commend the ENTIRE Hill-Murray TEAM. Their success in the state tournament was based on a Team performing as one unit. One or two players were not burdened with carrying the Team. Every member of the Team did his job. The Team's goaltender made the saves he should have made and controlled his rebounds. The Team's defensemen did not allow great scoring opportunities or many second shots on goal. They maintained good gap control, and did not overhandle pucks. The Team's forwards did not give open ice to opposing players, they played physically, and were excellent in their fore-check and back-check efforts. It did not matter if it was the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, line or what set of defensemen were on the ice.
For a litany of reaseons few people gave this Team much of a chance. They played in a weak conference, they suffered losses to less than equal teams, their goalie could not hold up and had not performed well in past tournaments, they played poorly in their own end, and their stats were inflated because of their weak schedule.
Ultimatly their success would be contingent on playing sound Team defense and Team depth. During The course of the season any of Hill-Murray's three lines could and would be counted on to come up big. As evidence in the state tournament, a 3rd liner scoring in the semi-finals, and a 3rd liner scoring in the final. A team could not be successful against the Hill-Murray Team by playing two lines. The Team's multiple PK units were excellent, allowing 0 goals in 28 minutes and 45 seconds of playing short handed against some of the states best offensive players.
Hill-Murray's Team effort overwhelmed and wore out it's opponents.
A few have been recognized but the bulk are unheralded. I appreciated watching them ALL.

Paragraphs are your friend, this is impossible to read.

[lakec]

I would commend the ENTIRE Hill-Murray TEAM. Their success in the state tournament was based on a Team performing as one unit. One or two players were not burdened with carrying the Team. Every member of the Team did his job. The Team's goaltender made the saves he should have made and controlled his rebounds. The Team's defensemen did not allow great scoring opportunities or many second shots on goal. They maintained good gap control, and did not overhandle pucks. The Team's forwards did not give open ice to opposing players, they played physically, and were excellent in their fore-check and back-check efforts. It did not matter if it was the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, line or what set of defensemen were on the ice.
For a litany of reaseons few people gave this Team much of a chance. They played in a weak conference, they suffered losses to less than equal teams, their goalie could not hold up and had not performed well in past tournaments, they played poorly in their own end, and their stats were inflated because of their weak schedule.
Ultimatly their success would be contingent on playing sound Team defense and Team depth. During The course of the season any of Hill-Murray's three lines could and would be counted on to come up big. As evidence in the state tournament, a 3rd liner scoring in the semi-finals, and a 3rd liner scoring in the final. A team could not be successful against the Hill-Murray Team by playing two lines. The Team's multiple PK units were excellent, allowing 0 goals in 28 minutes and 45 seconds of playing short handed against some of the states best offensive players.
Hill-Murray's Team effort overwhelmed and wore out it's opponents.
A few have been recognized but the bulk are unheralded. I appreciated watching them ALL.

Paragraphs are your friend, this is impossible to read.

Wow!

[lakec]

I would commend the ENTIRE Hill-Murray TEAM. Their success in the state tournament was based on a Team performing as one unit. One or two players were not burdened with carrying the Team. Every member of the Team did his job. The Team's goaltender made the saves he should have made and controlled his rebounds. The Team's defensemen did not allow great scoring opportunities or many second shots on goal. They maintained good gap control, and did not overhandle pucks. The Team's forwards did not give open ice to opposing players, they played physically, and were excellent in their fore-check and back-check efforts. It did not matter if it was the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, line or what set of defensemen were on the ice.
For a litany of reaseons few people gave this Team much of a chance. They played in a weak conference, they suffered losses to less than equal teams, their goalie could not hold up and had not performed well in past tournaments, they played poorly in their own end, and their stats were inflated because of their weak schedule.
Ultimatly their success would be contingent on playing sound Team defense and Team depth. During The course of the season any of Hill-Murray's three lines could and would be counted on to come up big. As evidence in the state tournament, a 3rd liner scoring in the semi-finals, and a 3rd liner scoring in the final. A team could not be successful against the Hill-Murray Team by playing two lines. The Team's multiple PK units were excellent, allowing 0 goals in 28 minutes and 45 seconds of playing short handed against some of the states best offensive players.
Hill-Murray's Team effort overwhelmed and wore out it's opponents.
A few have been recognized but the bulk are unheralded. I appreciated watching them ALL.

Paragraphs are your friend, this is impossible to read.

Wow!

[koho snipe]

tommy odnonnell-jefferson
mike becker, chad mcduff-burnsville
tyler zepeda-Hill murray
tony lempelius-sibley

[ponies are us]

Well for the Pioneers in state:

Bo Dolan, Tyler Zepeda, and really the entire defensive unit. The two sophomores (Jordan Johnson and Chris Casto) played exceptional.

Agree with Bo Dolan, he played great.

ZEPEDA SUCKS. All he did during the tournament was play suckhole and wait for breakaways.

You call yourself "SECHockeyFan", but clearly you are not a fan or did not pay attention to the games over the weekend. The entire Pioneer team played very well. To single you a specific player that you have a personal issue with is childish. I have watched your posts all year and you clearly have nothing to say and are always off topic.

Having watched Hill play all year, I doubted there ability to win it all, but, it was amazing to watch this team pull together for two of the best high school games of the year.

[cu@darink]

Rest of the Little Falls team other than the Hanowski's. Especially Sperl in the goal and Berglund and Kalis on D. Much better players than are given credit for. Vaunted SCC D gave up 9. Little Falls goalie and 1st line D did a great job at state. Definately showed they were not a 2 man team.

[dirtyniper]

i would like to add Delaney Metcalf to this list he had a heck of year playing third line ending up with 14 g 16 a great job lou!

[fivehole628]

Jordan Johnson from Hill Murray

[hockey_playa7]

Would agree with all the Woodbury players mentioned..

I was disappointed that Goff didn't make all tournament team.. He led the tournament in scoring, and they won consolation... Hmmm...

[heybuddy]

Would agree with all the Woodbury players mentioned..

I was disappointed that Goff didn't make all tournament team.. He led the tournament in scoring, and they won consolation... Hmmm...

And for that matter what about Wigen. He made 112 saves on 122 shots which was the most in the tourney. Phillipi had like 88 or something like that. I believe Wigen could have easily taken the place of Caschetta the only difference is Caschetta was in the Championship game and he didn't look to good in that game may I add but he did obviously play very well in the tourney because he did get to the final game.

Phillip was no doubt the best goalie in the tourney but Wigen was clearly the 2nd best. I know some of you wouldn't agree because you didn't see the Consolation games. Wigen and Goff are really the reason they won Consolation. Actually that first line had some pretty passing plays so you could definitely give some credit to Pittman and Eddy.

[OGEE OGELTHORPE]

Elliot and CNT for sure