Section 3A

[Section 3A HockeyScout]

Greetings Section 3A Followers,

Well another week in the book and we have reached the Mid-way Point of our High school season. It has been interesting to watch programs stocks rise and fall as we went through the first half of the season.

If there is anything to take away from the action so far it is that honestly there is so much parity in this section that anyone can win it in the end.

Section 3A Mid-Season Rankings (1-8-12)
1. New Ulm Area (8-7-0)
2. Hutchinson (6-5-0)
3. Marshall (8-5-1)
4. L-D-C (5-6-0)
5. Luverne (9-3-0)
6. Fairmont (4-6-0)
7. Windom (5-5-1)
8. Worthington (2-8-1)
9. Redwood Valley (1-13-0)

Section 3A Notes:
New Ulm Area- Own nice wins over Litch & Hutch. If they win Rematches with Litch & Marshall should lock up the #1 seed.

Hutchinson- Huge week the Tigers got a big victory over Orono and then key Section wins over Marshall & Litch. The Tigers should have the 2 seed or 3 seed locked up with a win over Litch in the rematch.

Marshall- Stock is dropping after a puzzling loss to Luverne and then losing the rematch up in Hutch. The Tigers get back to SWC play now where they should win with ease up until a big rematch with New Ulm.

LDC- Stock is crashing has lost 5 games in row and been outscored 30 to 8 in those 5 games. The Dragons need to pick up or they could be looking at having to hit the road to open the playoffs.

Luverne- Picked up a nice upset win over Marshall and some blowouts over Worthington & Dodge County. This team is the one that I would think none of the top 4 really want to see in the Quarterfinal round action.

Fairmont- Stock is rising they have won 4 of their last 5 games. They have beat Section opponents Windom (once) and Redwood Valley (Twice!) during that stretch. If they can upset Luverne on Tuesday it could mess the bottom 5 up completely.

Windom- Stock also rising has won 3 of their last 4 games. Seem to be getter better every game. Coach Ammerman brings the coaching that most of the bottom 5 lack. I wouldn’t want to play Windom late in the season I think he will have them rolling.

Worthington- Trojans still lack depth and talent but they will work hard in every game. Also have a nice tender good to see them more competitive this year.

Redwood Valley- WOW… what has happened to this program??? Their (1-13-0) record is all that I really have to say.

Be interesting to hear where others on here see teams fit??

Now is where teams need to really start to come together as we hit the 2nd half of the season and we gear up for what I think will be craziest playoff setup yet!

[Chalk_Talk]

I like the rankings Section 3A.

I don't think Luverne is getting enough respect that they maybe deserve. I have not seen them play, just going off scores. They are 9-3 with loses coming to Marshall, who they beat the second game, another lose is to Coon Rapids and their third lose is to Owatonna. They have beat all the teams they are supposed to beat.

I just glanced over the Luverne schedule and they don't play New Ulm? I want to say I maybe remember this being mentioned on here last year? Will someone please give some insite on why they don't play once, when they should probably be playing twice. (section purposes and geographically)

[Section 3A HockeyScout]

I like the rankings Section 3A.

I don't think Luverne is getting enough respect that they maybe deserve. I have not seen them play, just going off scores. They are 9-3 with loses coming to Marshall, who they beat the second game, another lose is to Coon Rapids and their third lose is to Owatonna. They have beat all the teams they are supposed to beat.

I just glanced over the Luverne schedule and they don't play New Ulm? I want to say I maybe remember this being mentioned on here last year? Will someone please give some insite on why they don't play once, when they should probably be playing twice. (section purposes and geographically)

Please don't started on Luverne. Bettman will go crazy if anyone gives them any respect. Their boys shot their shot their mouths off on here last year. They learned and have stayed quiet this year good for them. They are the team that is hard to judge. I have seen them play early but not lately they have talent but can never seem to put a complete hockey game together to play with the tops teams in this section.

To your other point its too bad that the sections teams don't all play each other at least once would make sense and make for easier seeding.

Good Luck to all teams as we start the 2nd half!!

[computerguy]

Do hutch and litch play luverne?

[Iranger33]

Do hutch and litch play luverne?

Hutch does not play Luverne.

[Bettman's Bender]

its obviously because everyone is scared of getting beat by luverne...

[Sheetice]

its obviously because everyone is scared of getting beat by luverne...

New Ulm dose not play Luverne because they don't have too, N.U. wants to play a tougher schedule and the last time they played i think the score was like 11 to 1? But Luverne is starting to improve in high school and in there youth program, N.U. should think about adding them to there schedule??

[Cujo]

Does Luverne have a jv team? That could be a reason a lot of the bigger schools dont play them. Its also a long drive for Hutch, Litch, and NU. If theyre going to drive a long distance those teams need to make it worth their while. I dont think it helps their cause that they didnt come to the section scrimmage either! They need to make some noise in the march by knocking off a team or two to earn some respect. At least theyre not talking themselves up this year. Let your play on the ice take care of everything.

Also someone said bryce peterson was out for the Hutch/Marshall game? What was the reasoning for it? That could really put a dagger into Marshall if hes hurt.
Also seen NU has a couple guys key guys hurt. If those two are back before playoffs, I think New Ulm SHOULD(not will) win the section. Teams have to slow down their first line.

Now onto the hutch/litch game. I thought those two teams were playing
football out there, man do they hit and grind. But Both teams need to find a scorer!! I seen quite a few missed oppertunities on both parts. Trace Adams needs to keep his mouth shut. Took a 10 minute penatly for it. Have to be a leader out there, especially when your one of the best players out there. On another note.. Litchs goalie is awful, im sorry but theres no nice way to say it.

My seedings as of now:
1. New Ulm
2. Hutch
3. Marshall
4. Luverne
5. LDC
6. Windom
7. Fairmont
8. Redwood Valley
9. Worthington

[dangle snipe n' celly]

Does Luverne have a jv team? That could be a reason a lot of the bigger schools dont play them. Its also a long drive for Hutch, Litch, and NU. If theyre going to drive a long distance those teams need to make it worth their while. I dont think it helps their cause that they didnt come to the section scrimmage either! They need to make some noise in the march by knocking off a team or two to earn some respect. At least theyre not talking themselves up this year. Let your play on the ice take care of everything.

Also someone said bryce peterson was out for the Hutch/Marshall game? What was the reasoning for it? That could really put a dagger into Marshall if hes hurt.
Also seen NU has a couple guys key guys hurt. If those two are back before playoffs, I think New Ulm SHOULD(not will) win the section. Teams have to slow down their first line.

Now onto the hutch/litch game. I thought those two teams were playing
football out there, man do they hit and grind. But Both teams need to find a scorer!! I seen quite a few missed oppertunities on both parts. Trace Adams needs to keep his mouth shut. Took a 10 minute penatly for it. Have to be a leader out there, especially when your one of the best players out there. On another note.. Litchs goalie is awful, im sorry but theres no nice way to say it.

My seedings as of now:
1. New Ulm
2. Hutch
3. Marshall
4. Luverne
5. LDC
6. Windom
7. Fairmont
8. Redwood Valley
9. Worthington

[Section 3A HockeyScout]

Does Luverne have a jv team? That could be a reason a lot of the bigger schools dont play them. Its also a long drive for Hutch, Litch, and NU. If theyre going to drive a long distance those teams need to make it worth their while. I dont think it helps their cause that they didnt come to the section scrimmage either! They need to make some noise in the march by knocking off a team or two to earn some respect. At least theyre not talking themselves up this year. Let your play on the ice take care of everything.

Also someone said bryce peterson was out for the Hutch/Marshall game? What was the reasoning for it? That could really put a dagger into Marshall if hes hurt.
Also seen NU has a couple guys key guys hurt. If those two are back before playoffs, I think New Ulm SHOULD(not will) win the section. Teams have to slow down their first line.

Now onto the hutch/litch game. I thought those two teams were playing
football out there, man do they hit and grind. But Both teams need to find a scorer!! I seen quite a few missed oppertunities on both parts. Trace Adams needs to keep his mouth shut. Took a 10 minute penatly for it. Have to be a leader out there, especially when your one of the best players out there. On another note.. Litchs goalie is awful, im sorry but theres no nice way to say it.

My seedings as of now:
1. New Ulm
2. Hutch
3. Marshall
4. Luverne
5. LDC
6. Windom
7. Fairmont
8. Redwood Valley
9. Worthington

Was just looking at Hockey Hub Luverne does have a JV team they have a little stat page on their hockey hub page. I know when I went to Marshall vs Luverne last year they had JV as well. Also if you look back earlier in the thread Luverne traveled all the way up to Litch for a mini scrimmage and played LDC, Hutch, Willmar and River Lakes earlier this year. So its not like they are avoiding playing the big boys.

As for your let your play on the ice take care of everything comment. Here seems the problem with Section 3A New Ulm, LDC, & Hutch won't play Luverne, Windom, Fairmont (NU does only because they have too), Redwood Valley & Windom. Then they come to seeds and expect a high seed without letting their play prove it. Why not play all the teams in your section and truly earn a top seed. It is my biggest problem with this Section.

New Ulm Area has Newman out with a wrist should be back. I heard Plaff is done for the year with a knee. Hutch still is hoping to get their leading goal scorer from last year back at some point this year he tore up his knee in football. Litch is truly a one line team with a bunch of grinders and a weaker sophomore in the nets. Marshall has Peterson out for now but should be back. The other 5 teams all play weak schedules that don't allow them to truly them to be prepared for a playoff run.

Every team has glaring issues this year it seems. It is the midway point should be interesting to see where we go from here.

[rbmuskiefishin]

New Ulm Area has Newman out with a wrist should be back. I heard Plaff is done for the year with a knee. Hutch still is hoping to get their leading goal scorer from last year back at some point this year he tore up his knee in football. Litch is truly a one line team with a bunch of grinders and a weaker sophomore in the nets. Marshall has Peterson out for now but should be back. The other 5 teams all play weak schedules that don't allow them to truly them to be prepared for a playoff run.

Every team has glaring issues this year it seems. It is the midway point should be interesting to see where we go from here.[/quote]

Hutch actually lost two players off their top two lines in football. Both players tore an ACL. The loss of these two players impacted the beginning of the season for Hutch. The team had to reshuffle all of the lines and lost some of the chemistry they developed in the summer.

[fastncrash]

Schwan's cup results: 2011
Lost to Coon Rapids in first game 3 - 2. (Coon Rapids won the division), beat Minnehaha Academy 6 - 2, and North Metro 6 -3 to win the Concy. This team literally has kids who have NEVER played Hockey until this year, and some who haven't played in 6-8 years for various reasons, not to mention a couple Bantams pulled up. The Bantams move stung that group a bit as they are playing a D9 schedule and could have really used the talent but in a town that size, sacrifice is the norm. So, the understanding of the importance to field a JV team to play better competition was certainly a major factor in the aggressive recruiting this past Summer.

Does Luverne have a jv team? That could be a reason a lot of the bigger schools dont play them. Its also a long drive for Hutch, Litch, and NU. If theyre going to drive a long distance those teams need to make it worth their while. I dont think it helps their cause that they didnt come to the section scrimmage either! They need to make some noise in the march by knocking off a team or two to earn some respect. At least theyre not talking themselves up this year. Let your play on the ice take care of everything.

Also someone said bryce peterson was out for the Hutch/Marshall game? What was the reasoning for it? That could really put a dagger into Marshall if hes hurt.
Also seen NU has a couple guys key guys hurt. If those two are back before playoffs, I think New Ulm SHOULD(not will) win the section. Teams have to slow down their first line.

Now onto the hutch/litch game. I thought those two teams were playing
football out there, man do they hit and grind. But Both teams need to find a scorer!! I seen quite a few missed oppertunities on both parts. Trace Adams needs to keep his mouth shut. Took a 10 minute penatly for it. Have to be a leader out there, especially when your one of the best players out there. On another note.. Litchs goalie is awful, im sorry but theres no nice way to say it.

My seedings as of now:
1. New Ulm
2. Hutch
3. Marshall
4. Luverne
5. LDC
6. Windom
7. Fairmont
8. Redwood Valley
9. Worthington

Was just looking at Hockey Hub Luverne does have a JV team they have a little stat page on their hockey hub page. I know when I went to Marshall vs Luverne last year they had JV as well. Also if you look back earlier in the thread Luverne traveled all the way up to Litch for a mini scrimmage and played LDC, Hutch, Willmar and River Lakes earlier this year. So its not like they are avoiding playing the big boys.

As for your let your play on the ice take care of everything comment. Here seems the problem with Section 3A New Ulm, LDC, & Hutch won't play Luverne, Windom, Fairmont (NU does only because they have too), Redwood Valley & Windom. Then they come to seeds and expect a high seed without letting their play prove it. Why not play all the teams in your section and truly earn a top seed. It is my biggest problem with this Section.

New Ulm Area has Newman out with a wrist should be back. I heard Plaff is done for the year with a knee. Hutch still is hoping to get their leading goal scorer from last year back at some point this year he tore up his knee in football. Litch is truly a one line team with a bunch of grinders and a weaker sophomore in the nets. Marshall has Peterson out for now but should be back. The other 5 teams all play weak schedules that don't allow them to truly them to be prepared for a playoff run.

Every team has glaring issues this year it seems. It is the midway point should be interesting to see where we go from here.

[dangle snipe n' celly]

Hutch vs LDC today. Will we see the Chicken make an appearance.

Iranger is a Bender

Mr Bender I believe that is your name. I played at a high level and not at Marshall. The chicken reference is from last year. A kid from LDC let a live chicken loose at
the game.
!
Don't feel bad that your tigers are going in the tank and your little bro is riding pine.

Iranger33 (aka zach allen). You don't have much to say about riding pine considering you rode pine last game vs Marshall too. The only reason the other goalie played is to give him some playing time. He has started one game due to injury and they were just giving him a chance.

Oh and didn't Marshall beat you when you played? Hmmmm weird

[Iranger33]

Iranger is a Bender

Mr Bender I believe that is your name. I played at a high level and not at Marshall. The chicken reference is from last year. A kid from LDC let a live chicken loose at
the game.
!
Don't feel bad that your tigers are going in the tank and your little bro is riding pine.

Iranger33 (aka zach allen). You don't have much to say about riding pine considering you rode pine last game vs Marshall too. The only reason the other goalie played is to give him some playing time. He has started one game due to injury and they were just giving him a chance.

Oh and didn't Marshall beat you when you played? Hmmmm weird

Mr dangle, just to let you know that you have the wrong person. Aka is not Zach but would be the old man.

Mr Bender wanted some grease so i gave him a little. Didn't realize that talking a little smack about Marshall would get you boys so wound up. Must still be a sore after losing to Luverne.

[SquareWheels]

man Zachs dad huh? you really have nothing better to do than post on a boys HIGH SCHOOL forum? good for you!! the way you talk about how good hutch is, im suprised you don't play the cadets real soon back to work for you.

[Bettman's Bender]

This is the section 3A I remember.

BEND. Dust n Grease.

Iranger. Your kid has some sick pads and a dirty helmet. Best gear in 3A.

[Iranger33]

If i remember corectly this happens to the state that has the largest boys high school hockey tournament. I would much rather watch a high school game than the pro game. Alot more heart and pride on the ice.

I also dont recall saying that Hutch is the almighty team in the section. I still think that it is New Ulms section to lose.

Bettman if you like the pads he has now what till next year. He already has the design set and a new scheme for the bucket.

[SquareWheels]

your kid must have a pretty good job

[Iranger33]

your kid must have a pretty good job

He can mow a lawn like no one else.

[Bettman's Bender]

Kid better live up to the gear... Hate to see that beauty go to waste.

[Section 3A HockeyScout]

Section 3A Scores
Blake 8 Hutch 4
Waconia 6 LDC 3
Marshall 9 Worthington 3
Windom 6 Waseca 4
Luverne 17 Fairmont 0

[Bettman's Bender]

Section 3A Scores
Blake 8 Hutch 4
Waconia 6 LDC 3
Marshall 9 Worthington 3
Windom 6 Waseca 4
Luverne 17 Fairmont 0

YO! Iranger what happened. Stud tendy number 33 was in net tonight against blake. Those zero G's must not have been enough. According to followthepuck it also says that Hutch outshot Blake? is this true? I'd be interested to hear about that game.

[Iranger33]

Section 3A Scores
Blake 8 Hutch 4
Waconia 6 LDC 3
Marshall 9 Worthington 3
Windom 6 Waseca 4
Luverne 17 Fairmont 0

YO! Iranger what happened. Stud tendy number 33 was in net tonight against blake. Those zero G's must not have been enough. According to followthepuck it also says that Hutch outshot Blake? is this true? I'd be interested to hear about that game.

played the B game and won 3 to 1. Then played the last 11:46 of the vasity game. Blake outshoot Hutch 47 to 22. The game was a 8 to 4 lose but was actually alot closer than thay. Definitely a game that could have won. I would also say that any of the top 3 in 3A could beat Blake.

[bardown27]

Section 3A Scores
Blake 8 Hutch 4
Waconia 6 LDC 3
Marshall 9 Worthington 3
Windom 6 Waseca 4
Luverne 17 Fairmont 0

YO! Iranger what happened. Stud tendy number 33 was in net tonight against blake. Those zero G's must not have been enough. According to followthepuck it also says that Hutch outshot Blake? is this true? I'd be interested to hear about that game.

played the B game and won 3 to 1. Then played the last 11:46 of the vasity game. Blake outshoot Hutch 47 to 22. The game was a 8 to 4 lose but was actually alot closer than thay. Definitely a game that could have won. I would also say that any of the top 3 in 3A could beat Blake.

like iranger said, allen only played the last 11 minutes or so of the 3rd period and i believe only gave up 1 goal. scoreboard read at the end of the game 50 shots for blake. blakes tendy was absoulutely horrid. #8 for blake is the only player who really stood out to me, nice quick hard shot.

[Cujo]

Its been pretty quite on hear lately. Seen that Luverne tied Princeton 1-1. Dont know anything about Princeton, so anyone have details on the game?

New Ulm looses to an upcoming Chanhassen team 5-4.

Tough to really seed teams after these past couple of weeks. Hockeyscout where you at?