Senior sleepers

[chiefofmedicine]

i know of two kids from the saints that are real good. put up 70 somethin points between the two of em last year and are both returning

[Can't Never Tried]

i know of two kids from the saints that are real good. put up 70 somethin points between the two of em last year and are both returning

Ok It must be a secret huh!

[Govs93]

Well as I remember all to well... in sections Hess played pretty good ....other then the Blaine game, but that was a total disappointment way beyond just his play.

The Adams kid is quite player from what I've been able to see as well,
Rehkamp is also a good player brings a ton of hustle on every shift.

These guys just don't seem like what I would call sleepers at least at the MSHSL level.
I calls em like I sees em!

Adams, Hess, and Schmitz aren't considered to be among the top two of players returning from their respective teams, which is why I labeled them "sleepers". Bill Simon tore up the Elite League, which is why he's somebody to keep an eye on. I read some positive scouting reports on Mausolf, which is why I included him. Widing was buried behind Cecka, Kohls, Zepeda, and Furne. Likewise with Hotchkin being overshadowed by Johnson and Stafne. Again, I kinda see everything from a college perspective though. I suppose I could have left Rehkamp off, but even though they made it to the section finals, Breck seemed kind of quiet last year.

Thanks for backing me up Neut.

I respected what you said till you threw that Neut comment in there

Very good assessment, I'm going more on what I've seen then reports others are giving, and that may just be where we see it a bit different.
That's enough though or they won't be sleepers anymore.

I think Schmitz the kid who came up while Pitlick was out, wasn't he, Neut? I saw him play the game at Maple Grove, and he looked like he was getting knocked around a little bit, but seemed to be a pretty good skater. Add a little beef and get a little more salty with the opposition and he may be able to make a good contribuation to the Chefs (or whatever they're called ).

[chiefofmedicine]

no its not a secret, more of a challenge to see if anyone can figure out who they are haha

[Neutron 14]

I think Schmitz the kid who came up while Pitlick was out, wasn't he, Neut? I saw him play the game at Maple Grove, and he looked like he was getting knocked around a little bit, but seemed to be a pretty good skater. Add a little beef and get a little more salty with the opposition and he may be able to make a good contribuation to the Chefs (or whatever they're called ).

Schmitz is Defense, and trust me, he doesn't get knocked around. I'm guessing your talking about Hughes or Brickner.

[Govs93]

I think Schmitz the kid who came up while Pitlick was out, wasn't he, Neut? I saw him play the game at Maple Grove, and he looked like he was getting knocked around a little bit, but seemed to be a pretty good skater. Add a little beef and get a little more salty with the opposition and he may be able to make a good contribuation to the Chefs (or whatever they're called ).

Schmitz is Defense, and trust me, he doesn't get knocked around. I'm guessing your talking about Hughes or Brickner.

I stand corrected - it was Hughes I was thinking of. From 2/9/08:

Looks like Hughes is out there with Hess & Lovick.

Lovick at center?

Centennial goalie is?

Yes. Hanna is between the pipes. I'm standing by a couple of Centennial dads who aren't thrilled with Hughes' lack of aggressiveness. He does seem a little timid - I didn't realize this wasn't his line. That may explain it.

[Can't Never Tried]

I think Schmitz the kid who came up while Pitlick was out, wasn't he, Neut? I saw him play the game at Maple Grove, and he looked like he was getting knocked around a little bit, but seemed to be a pretty good skater. Add a little beef and get a little more salty with the opposition and he may be able to make a good contribuation to the Chefs (or whatever they're called ).

Schmitz is Defense, and trust me, he doesn't get knocked around. I'm guessing your talking about Hughes or Brickner.

I stand corrected - it was Hughes I was thinking of. From 2/9/08:

Lovick at center?

Centennial goalie is?

Yes. Hanna is between the pipes. I'm standing by a couple of Centennial dads who aren't thrilled with Hughes' lack of aggressiveness. He does seem a little timid - I didn't realize this wasn't his line. That may explain it.

For about the cost of a Trojan Burger you can see all these sleepers at New Hope today !

[rbkhockey4life]

Not sure if this is a sleeper but Tony Palkii of Grand Rapids

[northshore guy]

not sure about his grade but what about the Eckman kid from Two Harbors? how is he-

[downwithcloquet]

not sure about his grade but what about the Eckman kid from Two Harbors? how is he-

i think hes a senior and he is very good

[northshore guy]

does he have anyone up there to support him? How is that team looking for this year? any idea?

[downwithcloquet]

does he have anyone up there to support him? How is that team looking for this year? any idea?

they have enough support but as far as the team goes i have no clue

[THgoalie20]

Eckman from TH was my teamate last year. he did have a problem with his hip last year but he should dominate this year. he has a few good wingers to give him some support like Scott Comrie and a few under classman look strong too. Also i would say Casey Hanson is a very underrated D man on the team as well. also a senior. I havent got a chance to see the team skate yet tho so my guess is as good as your guys. I think they will be down from last year, but with a team like TH, there cud always be an upset or two during the reg. season or playoffs.

[D1 Freshman]

i agree that Eckman is a very talented player and i have played with him b4 in summer hockey. He dosent have much support behind him at Two Harbors tho. he will have a tough season that will test his character. with the teams that Two harbors plays i expect atleast 60-70 pts from Eckman.

[Lakeviewing]

Okay post your name up eeeeerrrrrhhhh......... I mean tell us who it is?

I will give you a little help, just because you play on the 4th line at Roseau doesn't mean we should have heard about you.

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What is is your issue. My posting is who are the sleepers that are not playing at the communist Elite 1 level, that will be major role players on their high school team and will be un noticed by the media or the "who know who" Elite 1 teams. Elite 1's is now joke after seeing some of these kids chosen play on these teams. Elite 1 teams are based upon potential rather than kids that are competitive. There are a lot of talented senior kids in Minnesota that will play major roles on their high school team that never had a chance to play Elite 1 or have an opportunity to compete at the USHL level because they are not on their U-15 or developmental teams radar.

[Pucknutz69]

Okay post your name up eeeeerrrrrhhhh......... I mean tell us who it is?

I will give you a little help, just because you play on the 4th line at Roseau doesn't mean we should have heard about you.

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What is is your issue. My posting is who are the sleepers that are not playing at the communist Elite 1 level, that will be major role players on their high school team and will be un noticed by the media or the "who know who" Elite 1 teams. Elite 1's is now joke after seeing some of these kids chosen play on these teams. Elite 1 teams are based upon potential rather than kids that are competitive. There are a lot of talented senior kids in Minnesota that will play major roles on their high school team that never had a chance to play Elite 1 or have an opportunity to compete at the USHL level because they are not on their U-15 or developmental teams radar.

I agree with you 100%................ maybe 75%. My shot wasn't at you, but I think most of us have heard or know about the kids in Roseau. They have been in the media, I was just stating just because they play for Roseau doesn't mean that every player from Roseau should be Noticed. There are kids on ST Paul Como or St Bernards those are the ones that go un-noticed. Read all of the posts before you take issue with my comment.

[chiefofmedicine]

like who? from Como or Bernards??

[Pucknutz69]

Tyler Rose, Senior, Como. put him in the lineup with some better players and we would't be talking about him here as you would already know him.

Some of these kids who's names are "Out There" aren't as good as you think. It's the conference and the teammates. You could put a number of kids on a line with Buddish and Everson and they would rack up the points. Don't always believe the hype, some people just look at the stats column and think that is where it's at.

[Don Imus]

From WBL

Owen Collette - G
Zach Hoffman - D
Chad Lowell - F
Brent Putney - D
Sam Swanson - F

Hoffman got moved to defense?

and Collette should have a great year.

[chiefofmedicine]

okay im sorry, ive seen tyler rose play, there are kids better than him from both Saint Bernards and Como. Michael Hessch is far better than Tyler Rose. He is not a sleeper... or a senior for that matter

[BodyShots]

From WBL

Owen Collette - G
Zach Hoffman - D
Chad Lowell - F
Brent Putney - D
Sam Swanson - F

Hoffman got moved to defense?

and Collette should have a great year.

Back to his natural position. He was moved up to forward last year to compensate for all the defections to USHL and kicked off forwards. He's back on D and will most likely run a PP unit. Hopefully the PP units will add goals, instead of giving them up, like last years team.

[bluekrew]

From WBL

Owen Collette - G
Zach Hoffman - D
Chad Lowell - F
Brent Putney - D
Sam Swanson - F

Can't really consider those five as 'sleepers' since they were good last year.

yeah they were all dominant last year

[hockeyguy09]

Riley Horgan-Mound
Ben Persian-Orono
Two good but not GREAT players. Maybe could do things in college.

[Gophs_Fan 12345]

Ethan Hoppenworth- Rochester Mayo
Defensive d-man that gets somewhat overshadowed from the BAT line. He should have a pretty good year this year.

[hockeyrocks]

Riley Horgan-Mound
Ben Persian-Orono
Two good but not GREAT players. Maybe could do things in college.

I agree. These two are VERY good players who have been hindered a bit with injuries. (Horgan more so than Persian) They should both have outstanding Senior years. Another senior Orono player worth mentioning and watching is Persian's linemate, Brett Skoog.