Elk River, Andover, and Anoka thread

TheHockeyDJ · Post by **TheHockeyDJ** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:33 am

What's the pre-season analysis from the 7AA fans in the south?

EREmpireStrikesBack · Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:00 pm

Did you miss how Andover is the best team ever?

Papa Bergundy · Post by **Papa Bergundy** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:01 pm

Yes the last thing we need is another breeding ground for the Hockey "pimp" to infect the bored

Can't Never Tried · Post by **Can't Never Tried** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:03 pm

Nice try by the North guy to get his own whipping post going

dherman8 · Post by **dherman8** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 12:04 pm

Whats the outlook for Andover this year?

Its Reality · Post by **Its Reality** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 8:12 pm

EREmpireStrikesBack wrote:Did you miss how Andover is the best team ever?

Each team did have atleast someone represent their school in the Upper Midwest Elite League.

Andover - Matt Ray
Andover - Cal Decowski
Anoka - Berkley Scott
Elk River - Chad Hennum

I would have to say as of right now, Anoka is still the top team between those 3 but the seasons a month away and anything can happen.

MnPride2 · Post by **MnPride2** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 11:04 pm

EREmpireStrikesBack wrote:Did you miss how Andover is the best team ever?

HUH...

notorious17 · Post by **notorious17** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 11:45 am

Andover will be solid with goaltending from Matt Ray. I still dont think it will be enough to make a ride to state.

dangles23 · Post by **dangles23** » Mon Nov 10, 2008 9:17 pm

Hm well Anoka is gonna suck, Scott is extremely good but we all know that one person will never win it all. I think Andover will be the best out of these three teams.

quickgym guy · Post by **quickgym guy** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:30 am

dangles23 wrote:Hm well Anoka is gonna suck, Scott is extremely good but we all know that one person will never win it all. I think Andover will be the best out of these three teams.

Has Andover ever even made it to the semi's in the playoffs?...

Papa Bergundy · Post by **Papa Bergundy** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 3:23 pm

Are any of these teams even relevant in there section? I feel like these are three random teams that no one will be talking about come Mid-season.

Post by **karl(east)** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:24 pm

They may not be the most exciting-looking teams, but the powers in this section (the north...East, Cloquet, GR) know that they may play roles in 7AA before all is said and done. Anoka was very good last year and looks to drop off...but how much? I'm sure GR would like another shot at them after last year's semifinal debacle. It wasn't that long ago that Elk River was a serious power at the state level, so we're still a bit wary of them. And though people are probably hyping them up a bit too much, too soon, Andover is on the rise.

Ultimately, I think those of us following the northern teams realize we can't be complacent and let these teams sneak up on us. We need to be aware of what's going on down south, because some day, one of them will probably break through.