Boys Hockey Rivalry

JV · Post by JV » Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:29 pm

Falls vs Fort is one of the biggest for sure

got some · Post by **got some** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:53 pm

HShockeywatcher wrote:

Wherever you are is the biggest.

Agreed.

Which is why WB v HM is my choice. The December game is always a thrill. But, there's nothing like sections at the Coliseum playing HM. The students, and players are so overcome with emotion it's crazy. I get goose bumps just thinking about it.

PowerForward25 · Post by **PowerForward25** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:00 pm

got some wrote:
HShockeywatcher wrote:

Wherever you are is the biggest.
Agreed.

Which is why WB v HM is my choice. The December game is always a thrill. There's nothing like sections at the Coliseum playing HM. The students, and players are so overcome with emotion it's crazy. I get goose bumps just thinking about it.

As for Public vs. Privates, Cretin vs. Woodbury over the past four years or so has always been fun to watch. Always a back and fourth, physical game.

Post by **karl(east)** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 12:44 pm

HShockeywatcher wrote:Wherever you are is the biggest.

For the most part, I agree.

However, there are a few rivalries out there that are consistently mentioned as great, even by those who have not seen them. These ones tend to come out of schools where hockey is a very important part of the culture. The whole school feeds off the very prospect of the game, and the games themselves always seem to involve some little twist. History plays a big role, too.

puckscout · Post by **puckscout** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 2:40 pm

karl(east) wrote:
HShockeywatcher wrote:Wherever you are is the biggest.
For the most part, I agree.

However, there are a few rivalries out there that are consistently mentioned as great, even by those who have not seen them. These ones tend to come out of schools where hockey is a very important part of the culture. The whole school feeds off the very prospect of the game, and the games themselves always seem to involve some little twist. History plays a big role, too.

WB vs HM is always great in February/March. Too bad its at the col, if the fans could surround the rink it would be awesome, still pretty good though. The december game not quite as good but good.

salol44 · Post by **salol44** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 4:14 pm

This subject has been beaten into the ground. We all know the big rivalries throught the state. This topic should be a "sticky" and right below it should be the public vs private debate.

Roseauverrated · Post by **Roseauverrated** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 4:22 pm

HockeyMN1 wrote:Eden Prairie vs Edina is by far the best west metro rivalry. The Holiday tournament game at Breamar is always my favorite game of the year and every game between these two teams is insane. These two teams hate each other no matter what sport it is, and hockey is the epitome of their matchups since it is the only sport where Edina usually even has a chance

Sorry but I can guarantee you that if you ask any hockey player from Edina who their biggest rival is they will all say Minnetonka and and Minnetonka kids will all say Edina. These kids are all brought up being preached to that they cannot lose to the other, it is always the most important game on their schedules. Lately the games between these teams have been great because both teams have been very good. There is nothing like a sold out game between Minnetonka and Edina at Braemar or Pagel. Anyone else who states that they're big rivals with Minnetonka or Edina is just delusional.

HockeyMN1 · Post by **HockeyMN1** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:51 pm

Slap Shot wrote:
HockeyMN1 wrote:Eden Prairie vs Edina is by far the best west metro rivalry.
Not better than Minnetonka-Edina, sorry.

Haha, good one. Come down to Breamar for the Holiday tournament and try to find a seat. It's not exactly a PG event with the student sections too.

puckster48 · Post by **puckster48** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:56 pm

Anybody that plays against East Ridge

Roseauverrated · Post by **Roseauverrated** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:59 pm

HockeyMN1 wrote:
Slap Shot wrote:
HockeyMN1 wrote:Eden Prairie vs Edina is by far the best west metro rivalry.
Not better than Minnetonka-Edina, sorry.
Haha, good one. Come down to Breamar for the Holiday tournament and try to find a seat. It's not exactly a PG event with the student sections too.

Read what I said, there is no chance anyone from Edina would say EP is a bigger rival to them than Tonka, I guarantee it.

defense · Post by **defense** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:20 pm

gwileg126 wrote:What are the biggest and best rivalries across the state for boys high school hockey?

And what makes them such good rivals?

De Ja Vu......

Um-DuLuth v Minnesota

HockeyMN1 · Post by **HockeyMN1** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:43 pm

Roseauverrated wrote:
HockeyMN1 wrote:
Slap Shot wrote: Not better than Minnetonka-Edina, sorry.
Haha, good one. Come down to Breamar for the Holiday tournament and try to find a seat. It's not exactly a PG event with the student sections too.
Read what I said, there is no chance anyone from Edina would say EP is a bigger rival to them than Tonka, I guarantee it.

Ok, well you're wrong. I know plenty of Cake Eaters who consider EP thier biggest rival. EP Edina is a classic cross-sport rivalry and is definitly more intense than Edina Tonka. Just ask

cyclones02 · Post by **cyclones02** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:56 pm

stillwater vs. hill is becoming a great rivalry. stillwater has been getting better and all those kids can't stand them stealing stillwater players. the 2 ot lose in section finals last year has increased the hatred

ryno44 · Post by **ryno44** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:03 pm

Hibbing and Virginia is one of the biggest. It really gets bad when Virgina knocks their own net off when Hibbing(or any team for that matter) is about to score. and they keep doing it numerous times.

Slap Shot · Post by **Slap Shot** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:06 pm

HockeyMN1 wrote:
Slap Shot wrote:
HockeyMN1 wrote:Eden Prairie vs Edina is by far the best west metro rivalry.
Not better than Minnetonka-Edina, sorry.
Haha, good one. Come down to Breamar for the Holiday tournament and try to find a seat. It's not exactly a PG event with the student sections too.

The EHS=MHS game sells out every time and last year at pagel I had to get there 3 hours before the game just to stand in line behind about 200 other people, and when I went to Braemar at a similar time frame I was too late for ticket. MHS started fielding a competitive team with EHS dating back to the early 80's while EPHS didnt join unitl 20 years later. Never mind the two play in the same conference and up until recently were in the same section. Your argument holds no water, these two play in all sports against each other and have far more history.

btw I would never argue this rivalry is the biggest in the state but compared to EPHS its not even close.

Pioneerprideguy · Post by **Pioneerprideguy** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:43 pm

cyclones02 wrote:stillwater vs. hill is becoming a great rivalry. stillwater has been getting better and all those kids can't stand them stealing stillwater players. the 2 ot lose in section finals last year has increased the hatred

Rivalry?? Stealing??

defense · Post by **defense** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:54 pm

Mighty Ducks v Eden Hall varsity.

Just sick, JV steals regular season from varsity. The goons throwing stuff in the stands, the big hits, and in the end, he gets the girl. Don't get no better than this.

heresaymatters · Post by **heresaymatters** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:54 pm

Slap Shot is right on. No offense to our good friends in EP, but the Tonka/Edina rivalry was red hot when EP was still a farm school. Makes me think of those packed section championships at the Met Center.

SEMNHOCKEYFAN · Post by **SEMNHOCKEYFAN** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:45 pm

defense wrote:Mighty Ducks v Eden Hall varsity.

Just sick, JV steals regular season from varsity. The goons throwing stuff in the stands, the big hits, and in the end, he gets the girl. Don't get no better than this.

What about District 5 aka The Mighty ducks V.s Them pesky Edina Hawks

HShockeywatcher · Post by **HShockeywatcher** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:42 pm

EHS/EPHS v EHS/MHS
School wide vs. hockey. Big difference.

Cake eater vs. cake eater...cake eater vs. creme brulee eater. BIG difference!

PowerForward25 · Post by **PowerForward25** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:43 pm

SEMNHOCKEYFAN wrote:
defense wrote:Mighty Ducks v Eden Hall varsity.

Just sick, JV steals regular season from varsity. The goons throwing stuff in the stands, the big hits, and in the end, he gets the girl. Don't get no better than this.
What about District 5 aka The Mighty ducks V.s Them pesky Edina Hawks

I know it's not high school but let's not forget USA vs. Iceland.

Gut22 · Post by **Gut22** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:50 am

puckster48 wrote:Anybody that plays against East Ridge

hahahah yes! i love this post! can't wait to play those kids. they are less than 2 football feilds away from beilenberg and they have to come to our rink in cottage grove? NO ONE LIKES YOU EAST RIDGE!

p.s. i like the tradition you guys are building.

and thanks for taking our win against woodbury off fsn. i loved watching benik light you guys up. can't wait for january.

cementhead24 · Post by **cementhead24** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:53 am

centennial and blaine.
totino and spring lake park.

Northsider · Post by **Northsider** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 10:58 am

stillwater vs. hill is becoming a great rivalry. stillwater has been getting better and all those kids can't stand them stealing stillwater players. the 2 ot lose in section finals last year has increased the hatred

Hahahaha..... no

Stop kidding yourselves Stillwater. No one at Hill really cares about playing you guys any more so than Tartan, Mahtomedi, Mounds View, Roseville, North St. Paul, South St. Paul, etc.

mnhockeywatcher · Post by **mnhockeywatcher** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:26 am

osseo vs maple grove, in the past their youth hockey was joined and has recently become joined again, and once the kids grow up and go to one of the two high schools the rivalry begins, easily the biggest conference game for both teams

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