Strong Field

WildTwin · Post by **WildTwin** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 5:18 pm

This year's boys hockey tournament fields quite possibly the strongest in the history of the tournament. 15 of the 16 teams were seeded #1 in their section. Ironically, the only #1 seed not to win their section and advance to state - the state's top ranked team, Minnetonka.

PuckU126 · Post by **PuckU126** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 5:37 pm

WildTwin wrote:This year's boys hockey tournament fields quite possibly the strongest in the history of the tournament. 15 of the 16 teams were seeded #1 in their section. Ironically, the only #1 seed not to win their section and advance to state - the state's top ranked team, Minnetonka.

Not the Hounds?

easton18 · Post by **easton18** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 5:55 pm

I think the consensus around the state is that East is the best team in the state. But, it is ironic that the only #1 seed that didn't make it to St. Paul is the only team that beat East in the regular season.

EHSHack · Post by **EHSHack** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 5:58 pm

WildTwin wrote:This year's boys hockey tournament fields quite possibly the strongest in the history of the tournament. 15 of the 16 teams were seeded #1 in their section. Ironically, the only #1 seed not to win their section and advance to state - the state's top ranked team, Minnetonka.

Did you come on here to opine the fact the fact that your Skippers got bounced? East is ranked #1 in the state and we all know that. Yawn.

WildTwin · Post by **WildTwin** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 6:32 pm

Okay people, calm down. I'm from Florida and can only follow hockey through websites. It would be hard to argue the fact that the Greyhounds are #1 except that not only did they lose to Minnetonka, but lost HANDILY. Of course, that could be a fluke. Actually I'm from Grand Rapids and my team got beat out quite early so this is not sour grapes. The purpose of my post was not to dispute East as #1 in the state (they should prove that this Saturday), but the strong field at the tournament this year.

easton18 · Post by **easton18** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 6:50 pm

WildTwin wrote:Okay people, calm down. I'm from Florida and can only follow hockey through websites. It would be hard to argue the fact that the Greyhounds are #1 except that not only did they lose to Minnetonka, but lost HANDILY. Of course, that could be a fluke. Actually I'm from Grand Rapids and my team got beat out quite early so this is not sour grapes. The purpose of my post was not to dispute East as #1 in the state (they should prove that this Saturday), but the strong field at the tournament this year.

East also beat Tonka pretty handily in the championship game of the Schwans Cup 6-2 in December, a game that was 5-0 after 2 periods. Would have loved to see a Tonka/East rubber match in the state title game, but alas things don't always work out they way you want.

WildTwin · Post by **WildTwin** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 7:01 pm

easton18 wrote:
WildTwin wrote:Okay people, calm down. I'm from Florida and can only follow hockey through websites. It would be hard to argue the fact that the Greyhounds are #1 except that not only did they lose to Minnetonka, but lost HANDILY. Of course, that could be a fluke. Actually I'm from Grand Rapids and my team got beat out quite early so this is not sour grapes. The purpose of my post was not to dispute East as #1 in the state (they should prove that this Saturday), but the strong field at the tournament this year.
East also beat Tonka pretty handily in the championship game of the Schwans Cup 6-2 in December, a game that was 5-0 after 2 periods. Would have loved to see a Tonka/East rubber match in the state title game, but alas things don't always work out they way you want.

Didn't know that East beat Tonka. As I said, following from here in Florida, you miss quite a bit. With that in mind you gotta scratch your head as to why the kept Tonka at #1, with 3 losses to East's 1 and each of them splitting their two meetings. Guess it's only fitting then that East is in state and Tonka is not.

easton18 · Post by **easton18** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 7:05 pm

WildTwin wrote:
easton18 wrote:
WildTwin wrote:Okay people, calm down. I'm from Florida and can only follow hockey through websites. It would be hard to argue the fact that the Greyhounds are #1 except that not only did they lose to Minnetonka, but lost HANDILY. Of course, that could be a fluke. Actually I'm from Grand Rapids and my team got beat out quite early so this is not sour grapes. The purpose of my post was not to dispute East as #1 in the state (they should prove that this Saturday), but the strong field at the tournament this year.
East also beat Tonka pretty handily in the championship game of the Schwans Cup 6-2 in December, a game that was 5-0 after 2 periods. Would have loved to see a Tonka/East rubber match in the state title game, but alas things don't always work out they way you want.
Didn't know that East beat Tonka. As I said, following from here in Florida, you miss quite a bit. With that in mind you gotta scratch your head as to why the kept Tonka at #1, with 3 losses to East's 1 and each of them splitting their two meetings. Guess it's only fitting then that East is in state and Tonka is not.

Yeah, I didn't mean to attack you or anything, just laying out all the facts. But yes, it's too bad Tonka got knocked out, but Benilde will do a good job representing Section 6AA regardless.

WildTwin · Post by **WildTwin** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 7:11 pm

That's OK Easton. I appreciate any facts you can bring my way. But as I said, the purpose of my post kinda took a back road. The fact that 15 #1 seeds out of a possible 16 made the tournament. That's gotta be a record.

easton18 · Post by **easton18** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 7:22 pm

WildTwin wrote:That's OK Easton. I appreciate any facts you can bring my way. But as I said, the purpose of my post kinda took a back road. The fact that 15 #1 seeds out of a possible 16 made the tournament. That's gotta be a record.

Agree, the almost complete lack of #1s being upset in sections has made for one heck of a state tournament!

GordonBombay99 · Post by **GordonBombay99** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 9:51 pm

I have to say this may be the strongest the state tourney has been in quite awhile and maybe ever, so many of the teams that were supposed to be there are. I cant wait!

northwoods oldtimer · Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:01 pm

Good to hear that rube nation will get a challenging field. Nothing like a totally manipulated "random draw" to get this thing rolling. Hey, we will take it but please stop with the random draw crap already!!

Let's just hope the games are not sleepers like the lame section finals.

mnhockfan99 · Post by **mnhockfan99** » Sat Mar 03, 2012 10:18 pm

Can't wait for the games. I think all 8 teams could win on Thursday...

Tonka had the toughest section to get through IMO.

I like East to win the whole thing...

northwoods oldtimer · Post by **northwoods oldtimer** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 2:39 am

mnhockfan99 wrote: Tonka had the toughest section to get through IMO.

Toughest Sections
1 6AA 19.04
2 7AA 18.92

Pagestat would validate your comment.
Most likely why both sections had upsets.

Sats81 · Post by **Sats81** » Mon Mar 05, 2012 11:00 am

Best field I have seen since for sure mid to late 90s. I think 3 or 4 teams have a legitimate shot at winning AA.

duluth dave · Post by **duluth dave** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 4:44 pm

Lets not forget east beat tonka handily in the schwanns cup. In the second game it was a depleted east team. A top forward injured two players suspended and a major penalty called on the forward moved up to second line. But why are we talking about tonka they got beat handily by BSM and are at home.

MNHockeyFan · Post by **MNHockeyFan** » Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:11 pm

Prep Blog: Boys Hockey Tournament Features Loaded Field

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