Bantam A Power houses Next Year

RFFalcon22 · Post by **RFFalcon22** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:29 pm

Depending on how their first year players step up Minnetonka should have a pretty good team next year. Besides them I would look for Eden Prairie, Edina, Burnsville, and Apple Valley to be solid in District 6.

CoachJ · Post by **CoachJ** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:53 pm

CrashDaNET wrote:Are you kidding me...Varsity?

He is way over-rated. He was more dominant when he was a PW because he hit puberty at an earlier age than other kids. Now a ton of kids have caught up to him and surpassed him. (He is not the best even the top player on his team)

His years as PW is what is keeping his repetutation alive.

I think he is the best on his team. I know AJ Reid went to St.thomas and seems to do just fine as a Ninth grader. Zajac could play Varsity next year and he would do just fine. They both dominated at PWA level and will continue to do so. Don't Playa hate. One year at Bantams is all they need

Da_BossMan · Post by **Da_BossMan** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 7:39 pm

foshodangles wrote:ok Da_BossMan just to tell you wallin was the worst player on the pewee A team last year and if he was a bantam this year he would be on the C team. The players that will make the biggest impact will be Fasching Lang and another Smith thats coming up. Also with the amazing line of Michaelson, Erickson and Fasching and with great D with Smith and Leong and dont forget about the goalies will be good to.

Your opinion means nothing...of course your going to say AV dominates next year, you're on the team! You're obviously not going to root against your team. There is no point of you constantly commenting on how good you may think you are.

Hockey22 · Post by **Hockey22** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:22 am

Coach J wrote
I think he is the best on his team. I know AJ Reid went to St.thomas and seems to do just fine as a Ninth grader. Zajac could play Varsity next year and he would do just fine. They both dominated at PWA level and will continue to do so. Don't Playa hate. One year at Bantams is all they need.

What are you his coach? If you are, has he had that good of a year that he could play where at varsity? Eagan ????? Does he have good work habits??? Will he work hard in the off season to get better???? Domination at the PWA does not translate into a varsity player. He seems to be a above average first year player in skills. But he does not seem to use his teammates very well. He would be better off with one more year at Bantams instead of a year at JV.

southernhockey1 · Post by **southernhockey1** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:39 am

Zajac is a good player, but to say he dominated PW A last year is a stretch.

Puckhead2 · Post by **Puckhead2** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:07 pm

southernhockey1 wrote:Zajac is a good player, but to say he dominated PW A last year is a stretch.

Peewee "A" performance from 2 years ago would say next year's Bantam A powers would be: Wayzata, Apple Valley and Eagan...but rumor has it that A/V high school team will dismantle said Squad so we'll never know...
With Wayzata's sweep of the Peewee A and Peewee B state championships in 2006/2007 they'd have to be odds on favorite to be there at the end. Eagan??? They were great PWA team, and huge but don't know much beyond that. I think next year is the year where EP is weak relatively speaking. Look out for 'Tonka as well.

Hockey22 · Post by **Hockey22** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 12:21 pm

What did Eagan do last year at the Pee wee A's. I do not think they made it out of regions. They were good but great????

keepyourheadup · Post by **keepyourheadup** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:56 pm

What is the god almighty hury to get to high school? Most freshman play less during games than they would at bantams, not to mention the difference in number of games played. There will always be a FEW players ready for the jump but the vast majority would be better served staying put. I'm familiar with all the players mentioned in this thread and each has some of the skills required to play varsity. None have all required. Can you see Derek Smith handling Buddish in front of the net..all 125 pounds of him. Michealson is an exceptional skater but how bout the the physical part of the game..one big hit can ruin a kid. Zajac is big and strong and would probably survive the best but how much of the time would he have the puck? 70 games spent as a dominating player is in my opinion a better choice. 3 years of high school hockey works just fine. I say again, whats the hurry?

CrashDaNET · Post by **CrashDaNET** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 4:22 pm

keepyourheadup wrote:What is the god almighty hury to get to high school? Most freshman play less during games than they would at bantams, not to mention the difference in number of games played. There will always be a FEW players ready for the jump but the vast majority would be better served staying put. I'm familiar with all the players mentioned in this thread and each has some of the skills required to play varsity. None have all required. Can you see Derek Smith handling Buddish in front of the net..all 125 pounds of him. Michealson is an exceptional skater but how bout the the physical part of the game..one big hit can ruin a kid. Zajac is big and strong and would probably survive the best but how much of the time would he have the puck? 70 games spent as a dominating player is in my opinion a better choice. 3 years of high school hockey works just fine. I say again, whats the hurry?

There should be no rush....There really are not any first year bantams that need to move up. Yes, some do make a impact like..Ben Marshall, Nick Bjugstadt and Travis Boyd. But for the most part they are 3rd line (if that).
Zajac is a good player but not like Ben Marshall. Zajac is definitely is not a team player. Coach J has no idea what he is talking about.

CoachJ · Post by **CoachJ** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 6:49 pm

keepyourheadup wrote:What is the god almighty hury to get to high school? Most freshman play less during games than they would at bantams, not to mention the difference in number of games played. There will always be a FEW players ready for the jump but the vast majority would be better served staying put. I'm familiar with all the players mentioned in this thread and each has some of the skills required to play varsity. None have all required. Can you see Derek Smith handling Buddish in front of the net..all 125 pounds of him. Michealson is an exceptional skater but how bout the the physical part of the game..one big hit can ruin a kid. Zajac is big and strong and would probably survive the best but how much of the time would he have the puck? 70 games spent as a dominating player is in my opinion a better choice. 3 years of high school hockey works just fine. I say again, whats the hurry?

I see your point and agree. I guess some people want to rip a kid for no reason. I have coached AGAINST ZAJAC. I think he will be a great High school player. Some people on here want to tear down a kid. I don't know him personally, I just know that everyteam he is on seems to be up in the rankings. He has size and you can't teach size. If he works hard in the offseason, Why wouldn't he have a shot at Varsity?

BantamHockey005 · Post by **BantamHockey005** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:46 pm

I agree, Smith and Michaelson are awesome players but i dont think they will be able to handle the physical play unless they hit a big growth spurt. I think Michaelson's speed will help him. And Smith's smarts and vision of the ice will help him if they play varsity. Zajac on the other hand could handle the physical play.

Hockey22 · Post by **Hockey22** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:49 am

Coach J I think you were the one being ripped

CoachJ · Post by **CoachJ** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 4:27 pm

Hockey22 wrote:Coach J I think you were the one being ripped

Good

watchurback15 · Post by **watchurback15** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:36 pm

The minnetonka goaltenders this year were GOD!!

Eagle1519 · Post by **Eagle1519** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 11:43 pm

Is Zajac going to Holy Angels?

mclovinu · Post by **mclovinu** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:00 am

[quwote="Eagle1519"]Is Zajac going to Holy Angels?[/quote]
who cares

Hole-In-One018 · Post by **Hole-In-One018** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 1:55 am

Top three teams next year, Apple Valley, Wayzata and Minnetonka all gonna be good

MinnesotaHockey32 · Post by **MinnesotaHockey32** » Wed Feb 27, 2008 11:49 pm

just to let all of you know, zajac is injured. i was told he broke a disc in his back. this hasnt been confirmed besides for the fact that he is injured.

clickclick · Post by **clickclick** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:31 pm

I think the Stillwater team will be up there...they may be getting a couple kids from the 94 Fire, which are all solid. Add those kids to the returning and future...theyre good

STickem · Post by **STickem** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 7:06 pm

epyha121-
There is the 5 returning from this year and several on the bantam b1 team that is going to state. I agree they will be small but they know how to play and move the puck very well. They will be a force in D6 next year just keep your eyes open.

snipa75 · Post by **snipa75** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 9:33 pm

If everyone stays down on Apple Valley, they will have 11 kids returning. And they have a couple of really good first years.

sta · Post by **sta** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 9:42 am

Snappedshot · Post by **Snappedshot** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:58 am

STA - If you take the top two players off a team the team will not be as strong?

Wow! I guess that private school education is paying off.

Can't Never Tried · Post by **Can't Never Tried** » Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:36 pm

keepyourheadup wrote:What is the god almighty hury to get to high school? Most freshman play less during games than they would at bantams, not to mention the difference in number of games played. There will always be a FEW players ready for the jump but the vast majority would be better served staying put. I'm familiar with all the players mentioned in this thread and each has some of the skills required to play varsity. None have all required. Can you see Derek Smith handling Buddish in front of the net..all 125 pounds of him. Michealson is an exceptional skater but how bout the the physical part of the game..one big hit can ruin a kid. Zajac is big and strong and would probably survive the best but how much of the time would he have the puck? 70 games spent as a dominating player is in my opinion a better choice. 3 years of high school hockey works just fine. I say again, whats the hurry?

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