Updated: January 13, 2010
NOTE: I cannot make opinions on the Dist 11 – 16. I am sure there are some great PeeWee hockey teams and players from those districts but I frankly don’t know enough to comment on them.
District 1 – the two teams to report on out of D1 is Highland and MPLS Park Orange. Both teams played in the Anoka Invite with Park beating Anoka for the Consolation Champ and Highland losing to Hastings in the 3rd place game. With District 1 being what it is, it is hard to gauge the overall competitiveness but I am probably not in the minority opinion that even though Park and Highland has some talent their depth will keep them out of the top 20. But, either of these two teams could surprise #5 thru #20 if they aren’t careful.
District 2 – With a 10 – 0 record Roseville is the cream of the crop. A recent 4 to 1 loss to Edina Green is probably a close enough score that they may be able to surprise Edina later on this year but not close enough to be considered #1b.
Stillwater Black is 7-1-1 in district 2 play but lost to unranked OMG Orange in the championship of the Superior tournament. Stillwater Red would be ranked 3rd out of this District but with a recent loss to Tartan doesn’t help their chances of being considered a team that will be heard from in March.
District 3 – What a cluster of teams from Wayzata and OMG. The two upper Wayzata B1 teams from Wayzata are playing well and winning their fair share of games. Wayzata Blue recently lost to OMG Gold 4 to 1 while the inconsistent Wayzata Gold beat OMG Gold 5rip in Edina tourney and beat them again 2to1 in district play. The lower Wayzata B1 team has the ability to beat any team in D3 but are lacking the consistency which will keep them knocking on the door of the top 20.
OMG has three balanced B1 teams. Last weekend, the Orange won the Superior tournament and Crimson won the Anoka tournament while Gold beat the previously undefeated Wayzata Blue 4 to 1 after losing for the second time to Wayzata Gold earlier that week. Flip a coin on the Crimson and Gold with Orange being able to give these two teams a challenge but just missing a little bit to knock either of these two teams off consistently.
Wayzata Blue and Gold, OMG Crimson and Gold are battling for the top position and some of the states best B1 teams will be left out of regions - I think only 2 come out of D3.
OMG Orange, Orono and Wayzata Navy will need an upset to make it out of regions.
Armstrong/Cooper and Hopkins are in the distance.
District 4 – nobody out of this District is making any noise to warrant top 20 although New Prague is 10 – 0 in district play they have lost to some non-top20 metro teams by large margins.
District 5 – Crow River Orange, STMA and Sartell are very even. Toss up as to who is going to win D5 but my prediction is STMA will come out ahead but they have landed outside this editions Top 20. Unfortunately I don’t see any of these team playing in late March.
District 6 – Edina Green is the best in the state even though their untarnished season took a hit from a loss to their in-association rival Edina White.
Tonka Black, Shakopee, Burnsville and EP Black are battling for 3rd with Waconia and CC capable of being the spoiler for the race for 3rd in D6. Can’t even guess who will come in 3rd as it is too close to call but probably Tonka Black or EP Black.
Overall, District 6 is very solid and will be heard from in February and March.
District 8 – Lakeville North has some nice wins but so inconsistent. Eagan Blue is the same way with some impressive wins but also some head scratching losses. Woodbury Blue Couple nice wins over Eagan Blue. Woodbury Blue is the same way – nice wins coupled with some tough losses. Nobody seems to want to take control over District 8 and therefore nobody will land in top 10.
Honorable mentions to Farmington Black, Rosemount Gold, Rochester(s), Eagan Green and Woodbury White.
District 10 - Sauk Rapids is at the top with an undefeated season thus far and nice 4 to 3 win over Wayzata Blue. This association does not field an A team and I think they did a great job of assessing their talent and placing them in the category that they could have a fun season.
Centennial is having a nice season but is fresh off of a 5 game losing streak. Champlin Park and Elk River are winning their fair share of games too. These three teams are racing for 2nd but won’t catch Sauk Rapids and St. Cloud Black fighting for top 4 consideration.
To summarize – the Metro Top 20 are:
1. Edina Green
2. Edina White (move up after beating Green)
3. (tie) Roseville
Sauk Rapids
5 (tie) OMG Crimson
Wayzata Blue
OMG Gold
Wayzata Gold
9. Minnetonka Blk
10. EP Black
11. Woodbury Blue
12. Centennial
13. Elk River
14. Shakopee
15. Lakeville North
16. Champlin Park
17. Eagan Blue
18. OMG Orange
19. Burnsville
20. Stillwater Blk
PeeWee B1 Rankings
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southhockey
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shootyoureyeout
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No disrespect intended here but a couple wins over Cottage Grove in January along with a win over Woodbury White should be expected. A 6 to 1 loss to Wayzata Blue is tough but the win over Eagan Blue is a nice, just not enough to push out anyone in the top 20. Sorry.southhockey wrote:Just wondering if you have checked the Dist. 8 website? Farmington Black is 10-1-2 in league play and on a 7 game winning stretch, including Eagan Blue, Lakeville North, Woodbury White, and Rochester. They tied Shakopee in a scrimmage and beat EP black in their own tournament last month.
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southhockey
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Didn't think the 2 Cottage Grove wins were relevant...that's why I didn't mention them!! However, check your facts out on the Lville N site...who have they beaten to rank them 15?? Who has Eagan Blue beaten to rank them top 20? Farmington has beaten both teams 2x in league play. As for the Wayzata loss, the worst loss this team has had. However, lost to them the day before 2-1. 11-12 year olds will lose and will lose big sometimes! Is this team up with the BIG powerhouse teams...NO, but facts are facts and wins are wins!
A statistical ranking of B1 teams. Use the information wisely.
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1 Edina B1 Green 39.8
2 Edina B1 White 38.66
3 Sauk Rapids B1 36.99
4 Roseville B1 36.91
5 Wayzata B1 Gold 36.37
6 Osseo Maple Grove B1 Gold 36.27
7 Wayzata B1 Blue 36.26
8 Woodbury B1 Blue 36.1
9 Shakopee B1 35.92
10 Osseo Maple Grove B1 Crimson 35.87
11 Minnetonka B1 Black 35.5
12 Eagan B1 Blue 35.42
13 Stillwater B1 Red 34.84
14 Elk River B1 34.74
15 Stillwater B1 Black 34.71
16 Rosemount B1 Blue 34.59
17 Burnsville B1 34.57
18 Farmington B1 Black 34.49
19 Eden Prairie B1 Black 34.4
20 Blaine B1 34.35
21 Osseo Maple Grove B1 Orange 34.25
22 Centennial B1 34.22
23 Lakeville North B1 34.2
24 Eden Prairie B1 Red 34.17
25 St. Cloud B1 Black 34
26 Woodbury B1 White 33.99
27 Waconia B1 33.94
28 Minnetonka B1 Blue 33.89
29 Moorhead B1 33.87
30 Champlin Park B1 33.79
31 Chaska B1 33.79
32 Rochester B1 Black 33.72
33 Minneapolis Park B1 33.71
34 St. Cloud B1 Red 33.52
35 White Bear Lake B1 Black 33.43
36 Rosemount B1 Gold 33.33
37 Jefferson B1 33.29
38 Wayzata B1 Navy 33.28
39 Moundsview B1 32.98
40 Tartan B1 32.9
41 Eagan B1 Green 32.9
42 Anoka B1 32.69
43 Highland Central B1 32.68
44 Rochester B1 White 32.65
45 Rochester B1 Red 32.6
46 Hastings B1 32.55
47 Eastview B1 32.54
48 Farmington B1 Orange 32.5
49 White Bear Lake B1 Orange 32.33
50 New Richmond B1 32.24
51 Lakeville South B1 32.01
52 Orono B1 31.99
53 Prior Lake B1 31.98
54 Forest Lake B1 31.97
55 Hudson B1 31.86
56 Inver Grove Heights B1 31.78
57 South St. Paul B1 31.74
58 Winona B1 31.45
59 Hopkins B1 31.35
60 Chisago Lakes B1 31.29
61 Andover B1 31.28
62 Cottage Grove B1 31.26
63 La Crescent B1 31.1
64 Sibley Area B1 30.78
65 Rogers B1 30.52
66 New Prague B1 30.48
67 Mahtomedi B1 30.26
68 Spring Lake Park B1 29.81
69 Coon Rapids B1 29.6
70 Mora B1 29.46
71 Somerset B1 29.33
72 Alexandria B1 29.03
73 Armstrong B1 28.95
74 Princeton B1 28.87
75 North St. Paul B1 28.59
76 Grand Rapids B1 27.96
77 Cambridge Isanti North Branch B1 27.66
78 Pine City B1 27.43
79 Morris Benson B1 26.27
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Air Force 1
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Did you just sprinkle some outstate teams in there like Moorhead and Morris Benson from D15 and Grand Rapids from D12? What about EGF American Federal, Red Lake Falls, or even EGF American Legion. Not top 20 but higher then you cut off. EGF AFB has a win and a tie over Moorhead Black.pioneer wrote:A statistical ranking of B1 teams. Use the information wisely.
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1 Edina B1 Green 39.8 2 Edina B1 White 38.66 3 Sauk Rapids B1 36.99 4 Roseville B1 36.91 5 Wayzata B1 Gold 36.37 6 Osseo Maple Grove B1 Gold 36.27 7 Wayzata B1 Blue 36.26 8 Woodbury B1 Blue 36.1 9 Shakopee B1 35.92 10 Osseo Maple Grove B1 Crimson 35.87 11 Minnetonka B1 Black 35.5 12 Eagan B1 Blue 35.42 13 Stillwater B1 Red 34.84 14 Elk River B1 34.74 15 Stillwater B1 Black 34.71 16 Rosemount B1 Blue 34.59 17 Burnsville B1 34.57 18 Farmington B1 Black 34.49 19 Eden Prairie B1 Black 34.4 20 Blaine B1 34.35 21 Osseo Maple Grove B1 Orange 34.25 22 Centennial B1 34.22 23 Lakeville North B1 34.2 24 Eden Prairie B1 Red 34.17 25 St. Cloud B1 Black 34 26 Woodbury B1 White 33.99 27 Waconia B1 33.94 28 Minnetonka B1 Blue 33.89 29 Moorhead B1 33.87 30 Champlin Park B1 33.79 31 Chaska B1 33.79 32 Rochester B1 Black 33.72 33 Minneapolis Park B1 33.71 34 St. Cloud B1 Red 33.52 35 White Bear Lake B1 Black 33.43 36 Rosemount B1 Gold 33.33 37 Jefferson B1 33.29 38 Wayzata B1 Navy 33.28 39 Moundsview B1 32.98 40 Tartan B1 32.9 41 Eagan B1 Green 32.9 42 Anoka B1 32.69 43 Highland Central B1 32.68 44 Rochester B1 White 32.65 45 Rochester B1 Red 32.6 46 Hastings B1 32.55 47 Eastview B1 32.54 48 Farmington B1 Orange 32.5 49 White Bear Lake B1 Orange 32.33 50 New Richmond B1 32.24 51 Lakeville South B1 32.01 52 Orono B1 31.99 53 Prior Lake B1 31.98 54 Forest Lake B1 31.97 55 Hudson B1 31.86 56 Inver Grove Heights B1 31.78 57 South St. Paul B1 31.74 58 Winona B1 31.45 59 Hopkins B1 31.35 60 Chisago Lakes B1 31.29 61 Andover B1 31.28 62 Cottage Grove B1 31.26 63 La Crescent B1 31.1 64 Sibley Area B1 30.78 65 Rogers B1 30.52 66 New Prague B1 30.48 67 Mahtomedi B1 30.26 68 Spring Lake Park B1 29.81 69 Coon Rapids B1 29.6 70 Mora B1 29.46 71 Somerset B1 29.33 72 Alexandria B1 29.03 73 Armstrong B1 28.95 74 Princeton B1 28.87 75 North St. Paul B1 28.59 76 Grand Rapids B1 27.96 77 Cambridge Isanti North Branch B1 27.66 78 Pine City B1 27.43 79 Morris Benson B1 26.27
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shootyoureyeout
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No doubt you are accurate - Farm Blk is 2-2 against Eagan Blue. I ranked Eagan Blue higher because they came in 2nd in the Mankato, EP and Anoka tournaments. These are better results than Farm Blk.southhockey wrote:Didn't think the 2 Cottage Grove wins were relevant...that's why I didn't mention them!! However, check your facts out on the Lville N site...who have they beaten to rank them 15?? Who has Eagan Blue beaten to rank them top 20? Farmington has beaten both teams 2x in league play. As for the Wayzata loss, the worst loss this team has had. However, lost to them the day before 2-1. 11-12 year olds will lose and will lose big sometimes! Is this team up with the BIG powerhouse teams...NO, but facts are facts and wins are wins!
I think your team (I am assuming it is your son's team due to your opinion and facts) could very well be a top 20 team but at this point I didn't think so. I could be 100% wrong but it is just one persons opinion as to who are in the top 20 based upon wins, losses and talent.
For the record, since my opinion seems to be really important, I will say that Farmington Black is #21.
Relax AF... I "categorize" the EGF B teams as B2. Neither here nor there, but rest assured they would fall in this group. I've got Federal at 31.63 and Legion at 28.06. Somewhat difficult to tell from the stats, but should I assume that Federal is a 'B1' and Legion a 'B2' (i.e., unbalanced 'B' teams?).[/quote]Did you just sprinkle some outstate teams in there like Moorhead and Morris Benson from D15 and Grand Rapids from D12? What about EGF American Federal, Red Lake Falls, or even EGF American Legion. Not top 20 but higher then you cut off. EGF AFB has a win and a tie over Moorhead Black.
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Roger that, unbalanced teams, American Federal is the B1 and American Legion is the B2, in district they play the same competition non-district games, American Federal plays tougher competition.pioneer wrote:Relax AF... I "categorize" the EGF B teams as B2. Neither here nor there, but rest assured they would fall in this group. I've got Federal at 31.63 and Legion at 28.06. Somewhat difficult to tell from the stats, but should I assume that Federal is a 'B1' and Legion a 'B2' (i.e., unbalanced 'B' teams?).Did you just sprinkle some outstate teams in there like Moorhead and Morris Benson from D15 and Grand Rapids from D12? What about EGF American Federal, Red Lake Falls, or even EGF American Legion. Not top 20 but higher then you cut off. EGF AFB has a win and a tie over Moorhead Black.
I think Edina should be embarrased by having both of their B teams at the top of the "B" rankings. Both of the "B" teams would be close to a top 10 "A" team. Why wouldn't they want to challenge the kids to play "A" hockey?
I guess I already know why...It's about the trophys - not about the competition.
The same goes for Sauk Rapids not having an "A" team at the Peewee and Bantam levels.
IMO I wouldn't think it would be much fun knowing your going to win before the game starts.
I guess I already know why...It's about the trophys - not about the competition.
The same goes for Sauk Rapids not having an "A" team at the Peewee and Bantam levels.
IMO I wouldn't think it would be much fun knowing your going to win before the game starts.
What they should have done was field an A2 team. That team would be ranked around #25-30, and then formed two even B1s which would have had them around the #5-10 range (oh!, the shame!). IMO would have pushed those B1s to elevate their game more while the A2 team would still be fairly respectable - allowing them to claim the state title with their A1 team. I know the A1/A2 thing was tried in squirts last year, but THIS is the group they needed to try it with.d10scout wrote:I think Edina should be embarrased by having both of their B teams at the top of the "B" rankings. Both of the "B" teams would be close to a top 10 "A" team. Why wouldn't they want to challenge the kids to play "A" hockey?
I guess I already know why...It's about the trophys - not about the competition.
The same goes for Sauk Rapids not having an "A" team at the Peewee and Bantam levels.
IMO I wouldn't think it would be much fun knowing your going to win before the game starts.
Bantam B1 rankings
Sauk Rapids has 23 skaters at the bantam level. Period. The decision to go B1 and B2 at this level had nothing to do with trophies.