2009 Kiwanis Hockey Tournament
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2009 Kiwanis Hockey Tournament
Who's coming home with the hardware this year?
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Re: 2009 Kiwanis Hockey Tournament
You will have to list the teams plying so we can all make our educated guesses..B K LOUNGE wrote:Who's coming home with the hardware this year?
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Re: 2009 Kiwanis Hockey Tournament
The teams im pretty sure he is talking about is the class A varsityGoldfishdude wrote:You will have to list the teams plying so we can all make our educated guesses..B K LOUNGE wrote:Who's coming home with the hardware this year?
In the first bracket there is
LaCrescent Vs. Litchfield
Mason city Vs. Duluth Central
Second bracket
Albert Lea Vs. International Falls
Dodge City Vs. Rochester Lourdes
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Class AARookie19 wrote:AA Varsity Opening Round
Fargo South over Brainerd
Century over Princeton
Mayo over Eastview
JM over New Richmond
First Round
South over Brainerd
Century over Princeton
Eastview over Mayo
New Richmond over JM
Second Roun
Century over South
Eastview over New Richmond
Championship
Century over South
Class A
First Round
Litchfield over LaCresent
Mason City over Duluth Central
I. Falls over Albert Lea
Lourdes over DC
Second Round
Mason City over Litchfield
Lourdes over I. Falls (this will be the year finally)
Championship
Lourdes over Mason City
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Fargo South over Brainerd
Century over Princeton
Eastview over Mayo
New Richmond over JM
Winners Bracket:
Century over Fargo South
New Richmond over Eastview
Consolation Bracket:
Princeton over Brainerd
Mayo over JM
Championship: Century over New Richmond
3rd Place: Fargo South over Eastview
5th Place: Princeton over Mayo
7th Place: Brainerd over JM
Century over Princeton
Eastview over Mayo
New Richmond over JM
Winners Bracket:
Century over Fargo South
New Richmond over Eastview
Consolation Bracket:
Princeton over Brainerd
Mayo over JM
Championship: Century over New Richmond
3rd Place: Fargo South over Eastview
5th Place: Princeton over Mayo
7th Place: Brainerd over JM
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This tounament seems to be much weaker than in years past....the top bracket with Century, Fargo South, and Brainerd will win the title...the bottom bracket is interesting...if Mayo is going to be a real threat to anything they should be able to beat one of the worst Lake conf teams.
1st: Century
2nd: Mayo
3rd: Fargo South
4th: New Richmond
5th: Brainerd
6th: Eastview
7th: Princeton
8th: JM
1st: Century
2nd: Mayo
3rd: Fargo South
4th: New Richmond
5th: Brainerd
6th: Eastview
7th: Princeton
8th: JM
MAYO SPARTANS!
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AA
First Round
Fargo South over Brainerd
Century over Princeton
Mayo over Eastview
JM over New Richmond
Second Round
Century over South
Jm over Mayo
Finals
Century over Jm
A
First Round
Ritchfield over La Cresent
Mason City over Central
International Falls over Albert lea
Lourdes over Dodge County
2nd round
Mason City over Ritchfield
Lourdes over I.F
Finals
Lourdes over Mason City
First Round
Fargo South over Brainerd
Century over Princeton
Mayo over Eastview
JM over New Richmond
Second Round
Century over South
Jm over Mayo
Finals
Century over Jm
A
First Round
Ritchfield over La Cresent
Mason City over Central
International Falls over Albert lea
Lourdes over Dodge County
2nd round
Mason City over Ritchfield
Lourdes over I.F
Finals
Lourdes over Mason City
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Hastings is probably sick of getting jobbed by the officials and it's probably better for all involved that they're not here. From one year where Century had 11 straight power plays and a 15-3 advantage in power plays to Welch getting ejected last year by a ref who really had no business even being there. The officiating is what it is, there are lots of tournements and these guys are also probably using vacation days to be there, 3 straight days doing 2 games a day, it has to be pretty physically and mentally taxing.
In the AA bracket the top 3 teams are all on the top bracket; Brainerd, Century, and Fargo South. Princeton is in the top bracket as well and have a win over Coon Rapids, a team JM was beaten by 4-1, so it's very possible the best 4 teams are all on the top bracket. Eastview plays a better schedule than any of the teams on the bottom but they've been shut out 3 times and only have 1 win to go with 6 losses. New Richmond lost to Owatona 6-0 and Lourdes 4-1, neither Rochester school has done much this year and are a combined 5-11. Just a hunch but places 1, 3, 5, & 7 will come out of the top .
In the A bracket Dodge County, an AA team, makes an appearance along with Mason City. Mason City intrigues me because back in the late '90's when my kids were at Lourdes we played them and usually got beat by them but Lourdes went on to win the section. Then Iowa high schools dropped out of the NFHS in hockey and could no longer play Minnesota teams from what I remember. It's their first games against Minnesota teams this season. From the outside the A bracket looks a lot more wide open than the AA. Just a guess....1) Int Falls 2) Central, 3) Lourdes although any of these 3 teams are capable of losing their first round game.
In the AA bracket the top 3 teams are all on the top bracket; Brainerd, Century, and Fargo South. Princeton is in the top bracket as well and have a win over Coon Rapids, a team JM was beaten by 4-1, so it's very possible the best 4 teams are all on the top bracket. Eastview plays a better schedule than any of the teams on the bottom but they've been shut out 3 times and only have 1 win to go with 6 losses. New Richmond lost to Owatona 6-0 and Lourdes 4-1, neither Rochester school has done much this year and are a combined 5-11. Just a hunch but places 1, 3, 5, & 7 will come out of the top .
In the A bracket Dodge County, an AA team, makes an appearance along with Mason City. Mason City intrigues me because back in the late '90's when my kids were at Lourdes we played them and usually got beat by them but Lourdes went on to win the section. Then Iowa high schools dropped out of the NFHS in hockey and could no longer play Minnesota teams from what I remember. It's their first games against Minnesota teams this season. From the outside the A bracket looks a lot more wide open than the AA. Just a guess....1) Int Falls 2) Central, 3) Lourdes although any of these 3 teams are capable of losing their first round game.
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AA
First Round
Fargo South
Century
Mayo
New Richmond
Semis
Fargo South over Century
Mayo over New Richmond
Finals
Fargo South over Mayo
A
First Round
Richfield
Duluth Central
International Falls
Lourdes
Semis
Richfield over Duluth Central
International Falls over Lourdes
Finals
International Falls over Richfield
First Round
Fargo South
Century
Mayo
New Richmond
Semis
Fargo South over Century
Mayo over New Richmond
Finals
Fargo South over Mayo
A
First Round
Richfield
Duluth Central
International Falls
Lourdes
Semis
Richfield over Duluth Central
International Falls over Lourdes
Finals
International Falls over Richfield
The U invented swagger.
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At Graham Arena I
BRAINERD vs. FARGO (N.D.) SOUTH
Game time: 12:30 p.m.
BRAINERD WARRIORS
Head coach: Jim Archibald
Record: 4-2-0
Top scorers: Sr. F Brett Jenkins (9-1--10); Jr. F Josh Archibald (2-5--7); So. F Mitchell McLain (2-4--6); Sr. F Michael Rinio (3-3--6); So. F Matt Pohlkamp (2-4--6).
Top goalies: Sr. Reid Mimmack (2-1-0, 2.54 GAA, .898 save pct.); So. Jared Stearns (2-1-0, 2.86, .875).
Recent Festival history: Brainerd has not competed in the Kiwanis Festival.
Noteworthy: Coach Archibald was a seventh-round draft pick of the Minnesota North Stars in 1981. He played 16 games for them from 1984-87, recording a goal, two assists and 45 penalty minutes. ... Archibald (1982) and assistant coach Toby Kvalevog (1997) both played on NCAA championship teams at North Dakota.
FARGO SOUTH BRUINS
Head coach: David Benson
Record: 3-0-2
Top scorers: Sr. F Peter Orson (8-7--15); Sr. F Cooper Stellrecht (3-4--7); Jr. D Alex Olson (0-6--6); Sr. F Tyler Sorenson (3-3--6); So. F Jarret Olson-Etches (4-0--4).
Top goalie: Sr. Scott Buchholz (3-0-2, 1.50 GAA, .937 save pct.).
Recent Festival history: The Bruins are the defending champions, beating Apple Valley, 4-1, in the final. They also won the Festival in 2005, finished third in 2007 and fourth in 2006.
Noteworthy: Buchholz was 20-2-1 and an all-state selection last season. He led the Bruins to a fourth-place finish in the North Dakota state tournament. ... Only five Bruins have more than one point this season. Eight others have one point each.
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PRINCETON vs. CENTURY
Game time: 2:45 p.m.
PRINCETON TIGERS
Head coach: Todd Frederick
Record: 3-2-2
Top scorers: Sr. F Ian Robertson (5-11--16); Sr. F Trevor Forland (4-8--12); Sr. F Ryne Grove (8-1--9); Sr. D Tommy Pelzer (0-4--4); Sr. D Nick Shodeen (2-2--4); So. F DJ Perez (2-2--4).
Top goalies: Ryan Carlson (2-1-2, 2.55 GAA, .905 save pct.); Josh McLouth (1-1-0, 3.55, .895).
Recent Festival history: The Tigers have played in the Class A bracket previously. They placed sixth last season, eighth in 2007 and seventh in 2006.
Noteworthy: Pelzer and Forland are the Tigers' captains; Robertson and Shodeen are alternate captains. ... Robertson had a five-point game (one goal, four assists) in a season-opening 7-2 victory against Robbinsdale Armstrong on Nov. 28.
CENTURY PANTHERS
Head coach: Bruce Frutiger
Record: 5-3-0
Top scorers: Sr. F Cory Kautz (12-6--18); Jr. F Drew Anderson (4-11--15); Sr. F Jordan Martini (7-6--13); Jr. D Connor Faupel (6-7--13); Jr. D Nick Raehsler (2-9--11).
Top goalies: So. Brock Kautz (4-3-0, 2.10 GAA, .922 save pct.); Jr. Cam Sellnow (1-0-0, 1.00, .909).
Recent Festival history: Century has placed fourth the past two seasons. The Panthers were Festival champions in 2004 and 06.
Noteworthy: The Panthers' three losses have come by a combined four goals, to No. 10-ranked Benilde-St. Margaret's, No. 16 Tartan and White Bear Lake. ... After being shut out in a season-opening loss to White Bear Lake, Cory Kautz has had at least two points in each game.
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EASTVIEW vs. MAYO
Game time: 5:15 p.m.
EASTVIEW LIGHTNING
Head coach: Drey Bradley
Record: 1-6-0
Top scorers: Jr. F Max Smith (1-4--5); Jr. D Taylor Branstad (0-3--3); Sr. F Michael Chacich (3-0--3); Jr. F Bryce Gustafson (1-2--3).
Top goalie: Sr. Ryan O'Shea (1-6-0, 3.59 GAA, .888 save pct.).
Recent Festival history: Eastview has not competed in the Kiwanis Festival.
Noteworthy: Eastview is located in Apple Valley. ... The Lightning have played a challenging schedule already, with losses coming against Apple Valley, Bloomington Jefferson and defending state champion Eden Prairie. ... The Lightning haven't scored a third-period goal this season.
MAYO SPARTANS
Head coach: Lorne Grosso
Record: 3-5-0
Top scorers: Sr. F Spencer Lee (7-4--11); Sr. F Marcus Nigbur (4-4--8); Sr. D Adam Truex (4-4--8); Sr. F Alex Heroff (4-2--6); Sr. F Justin McLaughlin (2-3--5); Sr. F Ben O'Reilly (4-1--5); F Jacob Sikkema (0-5--5).
Top goalies: Sr. Stefan Elde (1-4-0, 3.66 GAA, .862 save pct.); Sr. Alex VanGalder (2-2-0, 5.04, .836).
Recent Festival history: Mayo defeated Century, 3-0, for third place in 2008. The Spartans were runners-up in 2006 and 07. Mayo won the tournament in 1996 and 98.
Noteworthy: Leading scorer Spencer Lee is out 3-to-6 weeks with an upper body injury. ... Mayo is balanced offensively; 14 players have at least one point. ... Following the tournament, the Spartans are off until Jan. 8-9 at Hibbing and Virginia.
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NEW RICHMOND (WIS.) vs. ROCHESTER JOHN MARSHALL
Game time: 7:30 p.m.
NEW RICHMOND TIGERS
Head coach: Adam Swanda
Record: 4-4-0
Top scorers: Sr. F Jake Bellows (4-5--9); So. F Nate Jones (4-4--8); Sr. F Riley Martie (2-5--7); Jr. D Tyler Montgomery (2-5--7); Jr. F Josh Leavens (3-3--6).
Top goalies: Jr. Patrick Hailey (4-3-0, 3.14 GAA, .887 save pct.); Sr. Eric Schmitz (0-1-0, 6.00, .778).
Recent Festival history: The Tigers won the consolation championship in 2008, beating Buffalo, 4-1. They placed sixth in 2007 and eighth in 2006. New Richmond won the Festival championship in 2003.
Noteworthy: Two of New Richmond's losses are to Minnesota teams - a 4-1 loss to Rochester Lourdes and a 6-0 loss to Owatonna. ... The Tigers have played just two home games and will play nine of their first 11 on the road.
JOHN MARSHALL ROCKETS
Head coach: Scott Lecy
Record: 2-6-0
Top scorers: Jr. F Zach Johnson (7-2--9); So. F Jason Macken (1-3--4); Sr. D Alex Antolak (1-3--4); Jr. F Eric Mackey (2-1--3); So. D Matt Cyr (0-3--3); Jr. F Ryan Yetzer (2-1--3); Jr. F Reed Miller (0-3--3).
Top goalies: Jr. Bryan King (2-5-0, 4.30 GAA, .871 save pct.); So. Matt Potoracke (0-1-0, 5.00, .821).
Recent Festival history: The Rockets placed sixth in 2006 and eighth each of the past two years. JM won the Festival championship in 1997.
Noteworthy: Both of the Rockets' victories are against Big Nine Conference opponents -- Rochester Mayo and Mankato West. ... Zach Johnson has two multiple-goal games, including a hat trick in a win against rival Mayo on Dec. 10.
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CLASS A 2009 KIWANIS HOCKEY FESTIVAL
At Graham Arena IV
La CRESCENT vs. RICHFIELD
Game time: 12:15 p.m.
La CRESCENT LANCERS
Head coach: Denny Hartman
Record: 3-5-0
Top scorers: Jr. F Evan Friedl (5-2--7); Jr. F Gabe McDowell (3-4--7); So. F Kilby Ivers (4-2--6); So. F Troy Traxler (4-2--6).
Top goalies: So. Zach Kristoff (2-3-0, 3.75 GAA, .872 save pct.); So. Tori Taylor (1-2-0, 4.50, .871).
Recent Festival history: Placed fourth in last year's Festival, losing to Albert Lea, 4-2, in the third-place game.
Noteworthy: Hartman is in his first season as the Lancers head coach. ... The Lancers play in a Wisconsin conference, the West Central Conference. ... The only Minnesota teams on La Crescent's regular season schedule (aside from the Kiwanis Festival) are Dodge County, Winona and Austin.
RICHFIELD SPARTANS
Head coach: John Christ
Record: 2-5-0
Top scorers: So. F Mick Dhein (4-8--12); Jr. D P.J. Peterson (2-8--10); Sr. D Jesse Phenow (4-3--7); So. F Tyler Martinez (4-1--5).
Top goalies: Jr. Jon McGinness (1-2-0, 5.00 GAA, .850 save pct.); Jr. Donvan Keller (1-3-0, 7.25, .704).
Recent Festival history: Defeated Princeton, 6-4, for 2008 consolation championship. Placed sixth in 2007 and fourth in 2006.
Noteworthy: The Spartans have just four seniors listed on their roster. ... Richfield has won two consecutive games since an 0-5-0 start. ... Dhein has one four-point game and two three-point games this season.
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MASON CITY vs. DULUTH CENTRAL
Game time: 2:30 p.m.
MASON CITY (IOWA) MOHAWKS
Head coach: Mark Hicks
Record: 10-5-1
Top scorers: Sr. F Will Martin (14-6--20); Sr. F/D Andrew Burgmeier (7-13--20); Sr. F Justin Metli (10-8--18); Jr. F Isaac Gribben (5-9--14).
Top goalies: Sr. Drake Lundeen (5-2-0, 2.03 GAA, .921 save pct.); Sr. Andrew Wuttke (4-0-1, 1.36, .925).
Recent Festival history: The Mohawks have not competed in the Kiwanis Festival.
Noteworthy: The Mohawks play in the East Division of the Midwest High School Hockey League. The MHSHL includes 14 teams; nine from Iowa, two from Kansas City, two from Nebraska and one from South Dakota. ... The Mohawks include players from Mason City, Clear Lake, Charles City and Hampton.
DULUTH CENTRAL TROJANS
Co-head coaches: Jake Smith, Louis Krenzen
Record: 5-1-0
Top scorers: Jr. F Mike Andrews (6-3--9); Jr. F Brett Wrazidlo (3-5--8); Jr. F Alec Lofdahl (6-1--7); So. F Ryker Holm (4-1--5); Sr. F Zach Haus (0-5--5).
Top goalies: Sr. Bret Gitar (5-1-0, 2.17 GAA, .909 save pct.).
Recent Festival history: The Trojans have not competed in the Kiwanis Festival.
Noteworthy: Central has a balanced offense; 16 players have at least one point; no player has more than eight. ... Gitar has two shutouts and has allowed more than two goals just once. ... A 7-1 loss to Cloquet on Dec. 22 snapped Central's five-game winning streak.
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ALBERT LEA vs. INTERNATIONAL FALLS
Game time: 4:45 p.m.
ALBERT LEA TIGERS
Head coach: Roy Nystrom
Record: 3-3-0
Top scorers: Sr. D Casey Marka (6-7--13); Sr. F Tyler Brackey (3-2--5); So. F Eric Carlson (3-2--5); Sr. F Cody Anderson (1-2--3); Sr. F Mason Tuohy (2-1--3).
Top goalies: Sr. John Wrolson (3-3-0, 3.41 GAA, .880 save pct.).
Recent Festival history: Defeated La Crescent, 4-2, in third-place game in 2008. The Tigers were the Festival runners-up in 2007 and the consolation champions in 2006. They won the championship in 2004.
Noteworthy: Marka leads the team in goals (six) and assists (seven). ... The Tigers are in the middle of a stretch of nine of 11 games on the road. ... Nystrom has more than 600 career coaching victories, with more than 500 at Albert Lea.
INTERNATIONAL FALLS BRONCOS
Head coach: John Prettyman
Record: 4-4-0 (ranked No. 14 in Class A state poll)
Top scorers: Sr. F Jordan Christianson (7-9--16); Sr. F Jon McDonald (4-8--12); Sr. D Willie Corrin (2-7--9); Jr. F Michael Bounds (5-3--8); Sr. F Chris Little (3-5--8).
Top goalies: Sr. Mike Hart (2-2-0, 1.25 GAA, .925 save pct.); Jr. Glenn Walls (2-2-0, 2.50, .884).
Recent Festival history: The Broncos are the two-time defending Festival champions. They were the runners-up in 2006.
Noteworthy: The Broncos' four losses have been by a total of seven goals. ... Falls is a veteran team, with 10 seniors on the roster. Five of their top six scorers are seniors. ... Corrin had a seven-point game (one goal, six assists) in a victory against Eveleth-Gilbert on Dec. 8.
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DODGE COUNTY vs. LOURDES
Game time: 7 p.m.
DODGE COUNTY WILDCATS
Head coach: Matt Erredge
Record: 3-4-0
Top scorers: Jr. F Austin Head (4-3--7); Sr. F Charlie Snyder (2-4--6); Jr. F Nic Enerson (3-1--4); Sr. F Zach Possehl (1-3--4).
Top goalies: Jr. Dustin Stevens (3-3-0, 3.47 GAA, .899 save pct.); Sr. Isaac Hoehn (0-1-0, 4.50, .880).
Recent Festival history: The Wildcats have not competed in the Kiwanis Festival.
Noteworthy: Head had three of his team-high seven points in a 4-1 win against Waconia on Dec. 5 (one goal, two assists). ... The Wildcats have two two-game losing streaks this season, on either side of a three-game winning streak. ... Dodge County is home for six of its next nine games following the Festival.
LOURDES EAGLES
Head coach: Josh Spaniol
Record: 2-3-1 (ranked No. 19 in Class A state poll)
Top scorers: Jr. D Rory Vesel (2-4--6); Sr. F Alex Kurth (3-2--5); Sr. F Alex Dewitz (2-3--5); Sr. F Brandyn Chezick (0-4--4); Fr. F Alex Funk (2-1--3).
Top goalies: Jr. Nick Heimer (1-2-1, 2.53 GAA); Sr. Mark Greve (1-1-0, 2.00 GAA).
Recent Festival history: Lourdes fell to International Falls, 3-2, in the championship game last year. ... The Eagles placed fourth in 2007 and third in 2006. They were Festival champions in 1998, 99, 2001 and 05.
Noteworthy: Vesel and Heimer were named to The Breakdown magazine's top 75 juniors in the state, in its preseason publication. ... Lourdes has lost one-goal games to International Falls at the Festival in each of the past three seasons. The teams could meet again in Friday's second round.
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BRAINERD vs. FARGO (N.D.) SOUTH
Game time: 12:30 p.m.
BRAINERD WARRIORS
Head coach: Jim Archibald
Record: 4-2-0
Top scorers: Sr. F Brett Jenkins (9-1--10); Jr. F Josh Archibald (2-5--7); So. F Mitchell McLain (2-4--6); Sr. F Michael Rinio (3-3--6); So. F Matt Pohlkamp (2-4--6).
Top goalies: Sr. Reid Mimmack (2-1-0, 2.54 GAA, .898 save pct.); So. Jared Stearns (2-1-0, 2.86, .875).
Recent Festival history: Brainerd has not competed in the Kiwanis Festival.
Noteworthy: Coach Archibald was a seventh-round draft pick of the Minnesota North Stars in 1981. He played 16 games for them from 1984-87, recording a goal, two assists and 45 penalty minutes. ... Archibald (1982) and assistant coach Toby Kvalevog (1997) both played on NCAA championship teams at North Dakota.
FARGO SOUTH BRUINS
Head coach: David Benson
Record: 3-0-2
Top scorers: Sr. F Peter Orson (8-7--15); Sr. F Cooper Stellrecht (3-4--7); Jr. D Alex Olson (0-6--6); Sr. F Tyler Sorenson (3-3--6); So. F Jarret Olson-Etches (4-0--4).
Top goalie: Sr. Scott Buchholz (3-0-2, 1.50 GAA, .937 save pct.).
Recent Festival history: The Bruins are the defending champions, beating Apple Valley, 4-1, in the final. They also won the Festival in 2005, finished third in 2007 and fourth in 2006.
Noteworthy: Buchholz was 20-2-1 and an all-state selection last season. He led the Bruins to a fourth-place finish in the North Dakota state tournament. ... Only five Bruins have more than one point this season. Eight others have one point each.
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PRINCETON vs. CENTURY
Game time: 2:45 p.m.
PRINCETON TIGERS
Head coach: Todd Frederick
Record: 3-2-2
Top scorers: Sr. F Ian Robertson (5-11--16); Sr. F Trevor Forland (4-8--12); Sr. F Ryne Grove (8-1--9); Sr. D Tommy Pelzer (0-4--4); Sr. D Nick Shodeen (2-2--4); So. F DJ Perez (2-2--4).
Top goalies: Ryan Carlson (2-1-2, 2.55 GAA, .905 save pct.); Josh McLouth (1-1-0, 3.55, .895).
Recent Festival history: The Tigers have played in the Class A bracket previously. They placed sixth last season, eighth in 2007 and seventh in 2006.
Noteworthy: Pelzer and Forland are the Tigers' captains; Robertson and Shodeen are alternate captains. ... Robertson had a five-point game (one goal, four assists) in a season-opening 7-2 victory against Robbinsdale Armstrong on Nov. 28.
CENTURY PANTHERS
Head coach: Bruce Frutiger
Record: 5-3-0
Top scorers: Sr. F Cory Kautz (12-6--18); Jr. F Drew Anderson (4-11--15); Sr. F Jordan Martini (7-6--13); Jr. D Connor Faupel (6-7--13); Jr. D Nick Raehsler (2-9--11).
Top goalies: So. Brock Kautz (4-3-0, 2.10 GAA, .922 save pct.); Jr. Cam Sellnow (1-0-0, 1.00, .909).
Recent Festival history: Century has placed fourth the past two seasons. The Panthers were Festival champions in 2004 and 06.
Noteworthy: The Panthers' three losses have come by a combined four goals, to No. 10-ranked Benilde-St. Margaret's, No. 16 Tartan and White Bear Lake. ... After being shut out in a season-opening loss to White Bear Lake, Cory Kautz has had at least two points in each game.
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EASTVIEW vs. MAYO
Game time: 5:15 p.m.
EASTVIEW LIGHTNING
Head coach: Drey Bradley
Record: 1-6-0
Top scorers: Jr. F Max Smith (1-4--5); Jr. D Taylor Branstad (0-3--3); Sr. F Michael Chacich (3-0--3); Jr. F Bryce Gustafson (1-2--3).
Top goalie: Sr. Ryan O'Shea (1-6-0, 3.59 GAA, .888 save pct.).
Recent Festival history: Eastview has not competed in the Kiwanis Festival.
Noteworthy: Eastview is located in Apple Valley. ... The Lightning have played a challenging schedule already, with losses coming against Apple Valley, Bloomington Jefferson and defending state champion Eden Prairie. ... The Lightning haven't scored a third-period goal this season.
MAYO SPARTANS
Head coach: Lorne Grosso
Record: 3-5-0
Top scorers: Sr. F Spencer Lee (7-4--11); Sr. F Marcus Nigbur (4-4--8); Sr. D Adam Truex (4-4--8); Sr. F Alex Heroff (4-2--6); Sr. F Justin McLaughlin (2-3--5); Sr. F Ben O'Reilly (4-1--5); F Jacob Sikkema (0-5--5).
Top goalies: Sr. Stefan Elde (1-4-0, 3.66 GAA, .862 save pct.); Sr. Alex VanGalder (2-2-0, 5.04, .836).
Recent Festival history: Mayo defeated Century, 3-0, for third place in 2008. The Spartans were runners-up in 2006 and 07. Mayo won the tournament in 1996 and 98.
Noteworthy: Leading scorer Spencer Lee is out 3-to-6 weeks with an upper body injury. ... Mayo is balanced offensively; 14 players have at least one point. ... Following the tournament, the Spartans are off until Jan. 8-9 at Hibbing and Virginia.
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NEW RICHMOND (WIS.) vs. ROCHESTER JOHN MARSHALL
Game time: 7:30 p.m.
NEW RICHMOND TIGERS
Head coach: Adam Swanda
Record: 4-4-0
Top scorers: Sr. F Jake Bellows (4-5--9); So. F Nate Jones (4-4--8); Sr. F Riley Martie (2-5--7); Jr. D Tyler Montgomery (2-5--7); Jr. F Josh Leavens (3-3--6).
Top goalies: Jr. Patrick Hailey (4-3-0, 3.14 GAA, .887 save pct.); Sr. Eric Schmitz (0-1-0, 6.00, .778).
Recent Festival history: The Tigers won the consolation championship in 2008, beating Buffalo, 4-1. They placed sixth in 2007 and eighth in 2006. New Richmond won the Festival championship in 2003.
Noteworthy: Two of New Richmond's losses are to Minnesota teams - a 4-1 loss to Rochester Lourdes and a 6-0 loss to Owatonna. ... The Tigers have played just two home games and will play nine of their first 11 on the road.
JOHN MARSHALL ROCKETS
Head coach: Scott Lecy
Record: 2-6-0
Top scorers: Jr. F Zach Johnson (7-2--9); So. F Jason Macken (1-3--4); Sr. D Alex Antolak (1-3--4); Jr. F Eric Mackey (2-1--3); So. D Matt Cyr (0-3--3); Jr. F Ryan Yetzer (2-1--3); Jr. F Reed Miller (0-3--3).
Top goalies: Jr. Bryan King (2-5-0, 4.30 GAA, .871 save pct.); So. Matt Potoracke (0-1-0, 5.00, .821).
Recent Festival history: The Rockets placed sixth in 2006 and eighth each of the past two years. JM won the Festival championship in 1997.
Noteworthy: Both of the Rockets' victories are against Big Nine Conference opponents -- Rochester Mayo and Mankato West. ... Zach Johnson has two multiple-goal games, including a hat trick in a win against rival Mayo on Dec. 10.
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CLASS A 2009 KIWANIS HOCKEY FESTIVAL
At Graham Arena IV
La CRESCENT vs. RICHFIELD
Game time: 12:15 p.m.
La CRESCENT LANCERS
Head coach: Denny Hartman
Record: 3-5-0
Top scorers: Jr. F Evan Friedl (5-2--7); Jr. F Gabe McDowell (3-4--7); So. F Kilby Ivers (4-2--6); So. F Troy Traxler (4-2--6).
Top goalies: So. Zach Kristoff (2-3-0, 3.75 GAA, .872 save pct.); So. Tori Taylor (1-2-0, 4.50, .871).
Recent Festival history: Placed fourth in last year's Festival, losing to Albert Lea, 4-2, in the third-place game.
Noteworthy: Hartman is in his first season as the Lancers head coach. ... The Lancers play in a Wisconsin conference, the West Central Conference. ... The only Minnesota teams on La Crescent's regular season schedule (aside from the Kiwanis Festival) are Dodge County, Winona and Austin.
RICHFIELD SPARTANS
Head coach: John Christ
Record: 2-5-0
Top scorers: So. F Mick Dhein (4-8--12); Jr. D P.J. Peterson (2-8--10); Sr. D Jesse Phenow (4-3--7); So. F Tyler Martinez (4-1--5).
Top goalies: Jr. Jon McGinness (1-2-0, 5.00 GAA, .850 save pct.); Jr. Donvan Keller (1-3-0, 7.25, .704).
Recent Festival history: Defeated Princeton, 6-4, for 2008 consolation championship. Placed sixth in 2007 and fourth in 2006.
Noteworthy: The Spartans have just four seniors listed on their roster. ... Richfield has won two consecutive games since an 0-5-0 start. ... Dhein has one four-point game and two three-point games this season.
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MASON CITY vs. DULUTH CENTRAL
Game time: 2:30 p.m.
MASON CITY (IOWA) MOHAWKS
Head coach: Mark Hicks
Record: 10-5-1
Top scorers: Sr. F Will Martin (14-6--20); Sr. F/D Andrew Burgmeier (7-13--20); Sr. F Justin Metli (10-8--18); Jr. F Isaac Gribben (5-9--14).
Top goalies: Sr. Drake Lundeen (5-2-0, 2.03 GAA, .921 save pct.); Sr. Andrew Wuttke (4-0-1, 1.36, .925).
Recent Festival history: The Mohawks have not competed in the Kiwanis Festival.
Noteworthy: The Mohawks play in the East Division of the Midwest High School Hockey League. The MHSHL includes 14 teams; nine from Iowa, two from Kansas City, two from Nebraska and one from South Dakota. ... The Mohawks include players from Mason City, Clear Lake, Charles City and Hampton.
DULUTH CENTRAL TROJANS
Co-head coaches: Jake Smith, Louis Krenzen
Record: 5-1-0
Top scorers: Jr. F Mike Andrews (6-3--9); Jr. F Brett Wrazidlo (3-5--8); Jr. F Alec Lofdahl (6-1--7); So. F Ryker Holm (4-1--5); Sr. F Zach Haus (0-5--5).
Top goalies: Sr. Bret Gitar (5-1-0, 2.17 GAA, .909 save pct.).
Recent Festival history: The Trojans have not competed in the Kiwanis Festival.
Noteworthy: Central has a balanced offense; 16 players have at least one point; no player has more than eight. ... Gitar has two shutouts and has allowed more than two goals just once. ... A 7-1 loss to Cloquet on Dec. 22 snapped Central's five-game winning streak.
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ALBERT LEA vs. INTERNATIONAL FALLS
Game time: 4:45 p.m.
ALBERT LEA TIGERS
Head coach: Roy Nystrom
Record: 3-3-0
Top scorers: Sr. D Casey Marka (6-7--13); Sr. F Tyler Brackey (3-2--5); So. F Eric Carlson (3-2--5); Sr. F Cody Anderson (1-2--3); Sr. F Mason Tuohy (2-1--3).
Top goalies: Sr. John Wrolson (3-3-0, 3.41 GAA, .880 save pct.).
Recent Festival history: Defeated La Crescent, 4-2, in third-place game in 2008. The Tigers were the Festival runners-up in 2007 and the consolation champions in 2006. They won the championship in 2004.
Noteworthy: Marka leads the team in goals (six) and assists (seven). ... The Tigers are in the middle of a stretch of nine of 11 games on the road. ... Nystrom has more than 600 career coaching victories, with more than 500 at Albert Lea.
INTERNATIONAL FALLS BRONCOS
Head coach: John Prettyman
Record: 4-4-0 (ranked No. 14 in Class A state poll)
Top scorers: Sr. F Jordan Christianson (7-9--16); Sr. F Jon McDonald (4-8--12); Sr. D Willie Corrin (2-7--9); Jr. F Michael Bounds (5-3--8); Sr. F Chris Little (3-5--8).
Top goalies: Sr. Mike Hart (2-2-0, 1.25 GAA, .925 save pct.); Jr. Glenn Walls (2-2-0, 2.50, .884).
Recent Festival history: The Broncos are the two-time defending Festival champions. They were the runners-up in 2006.
Noteworthy: The Broncos' four losses have been by a total of seven goals. ... Falls is a veteran team, with 10 seniors on the roster. Five of their top six scorers are seniors. ... Corrin had a seven-point game (one goal, six assists) in a victory against Eveleth-Gilbert on Dec. 8.
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DODGE COUNTY vs. LOURDES
Game time: 7 p.m.
DODGE COUNTY WILDCATS
Head coach: Matt Erredge
Record: 3-4-0
Top scorers: Jr. F Austin Head (4-3--7); Sr. F Charlie Snyder (2-4--6); Jr. F Nic Enerson (3-1--4); Sr. F Zach Possehl (1-3--4).
Top goalies: Jr. Dustin Stevens (3-3-0, 3.47 GAA, .899 save pct.); Sr. Isaac Hoehn (0-1-0, 4.50, .880).
Recent Festival history: The Wildcats have not competed in the Kiwanis Festival.
Noteworthy: Head had three of his team-high seven points in a 4-1 win against Waconia on Dec. 5 (one goal, two assists). ... The Wildcats have two two-game losing streaks this season, on either side of a three-game winning streak. ... Dodge County is home for six of its next nine games following the Festival.
LOURDES EAGLES
Head coach: Josh Spaniol
Record: 2-3-1 (ranked No. 19 in Class A state poll)
Top scorers: Jr. D Rory Vesel (2-4--6); Sr. F Alex Kurth (3-2--5); Sr. F Alex Dewitz (2-3--5); Sr. F Brandyn Chezick (0-4--4); Fr. F Alex Funk (2-1--3).
Top goalies: Jr. Nick Heimer (1-2-1, 2.53 GAA); Sr. Mark Greve (1-1-0, 2.00 GAA).
Recent Festival history: Lourdes fell to International Falls, 3-2, in the championship game last year. ... The Eagles placed fourth in 2007 and third in 2006. They were Festival champions in 1998, 99, 2001 and 05.
Noteworthy: Vesel and Heimer were named to The Breakdown magazine's top 75 juniors in the state, in its preseason publication. ... Lourdes has lost one-goal games to International Falls at the Festival in each of the past three seasons. The teams could meet again in Friday's second round.
7 Spencer Lee 7 7 4 11 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1
14 Marcus Nigbur 8 4 4 8 1 8.0 0 0 0 0 0 1
4 Adam Truex 8 4 4 8 3 8.0 0 0 0 0 0 -2
18 Alex Heroff 8 4 2 6 1 6.0 0 0 0 0 0 2
22 Justin McLaughlin 6 2 3 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 3
21 Jacob Sikkema 8 0 5 5 2 12.0 0 0 0 0 0 3
17 Ben O'Reilly 8 4 1 5 2 12.0 0 0 0 0 0 3
11 James Powers 7 0 4 4 0 4.0 0 0 0 0 0 4
2 Jonathan Smolders 8 0 3 3 0 12.0
Mayo's Top 9 scorers all seniors building for the future again.
14 Marcus Nigbur 8 4 4 8 1 8.0 0 0 0 0 0 1
4 Adam Truex 8 4 4 8 3 8.0 0 0 0 0 0 -2
18 Alex Heroff 8 4 2 6 1 6.0 0 0 0 0 0 2
22 Justin McLaughlin 6 2 3 5 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 3
21 Jacob Sikkema 8 0 5 5 2 12.0 0 0 0 0 0 3
17 Ben O'Reilly 8 4 1 5 2 12.0 0 0 0 0 0 3
11 James Powers 7 0 4 4 0 4.0 0 0 0 0 0 4
2 Jonathan Smolders 8 0 3 3 0 12.0
Mayo's Top 9 scorers all seniors building for the future again.
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AA Bracket Round 1
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Brainerd vs Fargo South
I don't think South is that strong this year, but I think looking at a small recap of Brainerd that they can pull through over them in the first round. However, South has no depth to them and their only defense is their goaltender (who is very good, however). Should be close.
Princeton vs Century
Assuming what I know of Century, they should walk through Princeton. I am not that schooled in Minnesota hockey, however.
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Eastview vs Mayo
This should be close, but I'll take Eastview over Mayo.
New Richmond vs John Marshall
Rooting for JM because they always seem to be the punchin bag in this tournament. The top bracket is definitely stronger than the bottom though.
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AA Bracket Round 2
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Century vs Fargo South
South is way down, Century seems to be doing rather well. I see this possibly turning into a blowout if Century can crack South's tender. If they can't it could be trouble. If both teams play well and it is a hard fought game Century should walk away with it no problem. If it's a lazy game that Century just comes to play, South will get outshot but they'll be able to sneak past them because of a cold tender. I definitely see Century in this one though, South is just too down.
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Eastview vs John Marshall
Assuming New Richmond doesn't surprise me, Eastview should walk through this game (either team that won the 3rd game should). This is definitely a lighter bracket.
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AA Bracket Round 3
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Century vs Eastview
Century should walk with this one. Actually probably easier than the semifinal game because Eastview's goaltender has been getting lit up as of late and is going to be a lot shakier.
AA Bracket Round 1
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Brainerd vs Fargo South
I don't think South is that strong this year, but I think looking at a small recap of Brainerd that they can pull through over them in the first round. However, South has no depth to them and their only defense is their goaltender (who is very good, however). Should be close.
Princeton vs Century
Assuming what I know of Century, they should walk through Princeton. I am not that schooled in Minnesota hockey, however.
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Eastview vs Mayo
This should be close, but I'll take Eastview over Mayo.
New Richmond vs John Marshall
Rooting for JM because they always seem to be the punchin bag in this tournament. The top bracket is definitely stronger than the bottom though.
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AA Bracket Round 2
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Century vs Fargo South
South is way down, Century seems to be doing rather well. I see this possibly turning into a blowout if Century can crack South's tender. If they can't it could be trouble. If both teams play well and it is a hard fought game Century should walk away with it no problem. If it's a lazy game that Century just comes to play, South will get outshot but they'll be able to sneak past them because of a cold tender. I definitely see Century in this one though, South is just too down.
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Eastview vs John Marshall
Assuming New Richmond doesn't surprise me, Eastview should walk through this game (either team that won the 3rd game should). This is definitely a lighter bracket.
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AA Bracket Round 3
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Century vs Eastview
Century should walk with this one. Actually probably easier than the semifinal game because Eastview's goaltender has been getting lit up as of late and is going to be a lot shakier.
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AA Bracket Round 1
Brainerd over Fargo South
Century over Princeton
Mayo over Eastview
JM over New Richmond
Round 2
Century over Brainerd
Mayo over JM
Losers Bracket
Fargo South over Princeton
New Richmond over Eastview
Round 3
Century over Mayo
3rd place game
Brainerd over JM
consolations
Fargo South over New Richmond
7th place
Eastview over Princeton
Brainerd over Fargo South
Century over Princeton
Mayo over Eastview
JM over New Richmond
Round 2
Century over Brainerd
Mayo over JM
Losers Bracket
Fargo South over Princeton
New Richmond over Eastview
Round 3
Century over Mayo
3rd place game
Brainerd over JM
consolations
Fargo South over New Richmond
7th place
Eastview over Princeton