Section 3A (2013-2014)

[flash4000]

Luverne seems ripe for getting picked off in sections. Not scoring as much lately, I think we can disregard worthington and m/b games since everyone puts up double digits against them. The aren't sharing the puck as well as they were to start the year. A lot of individual play right now. Getting greedy, too worried who is getting their name in the paper. I look for typical Luverne in sections. Getting ready to fold like a cheap suit.

[Teak]

Luverne seems ripe for getting picked off in sections. Not scoring as much lately, I think we can disregard worthington and m/b games since everyone puts up double digits against them. The aren't sharing the puck as well as they were to start the year. A lot of individual play right now. Getting greedy, too worried who is getting their name in the paper. I look for typical Luverne in sections. Getting ready to fold like a cheap suit.

How many Luverne games have you seen in person? Or are you evaluating from a distance? Cheap suits CAN be hard to fold sometimes. I take it you have a lot of experience with cheap suits.

[Section 3A HockeyScout]

Greetings Section 3A Followers,
We have turned to the Month of February! It is officially Playoff Month. Some teams are peaking others are falling off. Playoffs will be here in a very short 2 Weeks!

Another Season has gone flying by. I will have my Playoff Seed prediction in next weeks rankings. Still some big games that could alter seeds yet … (HUTCH VS LUVERNE).

Seeds will be officially announced on Wednesday Feb 12th. I have been told by my inside sources that the coaches will be meeting next Sunday Feb 9th to discuss things.

Section 3A Rankings (As of 2-2-14)
1. Luverne (20-0-1)
2. Willmar (8-10-0)
3. New Ulm (12-10-0)
4. Hutchinson (9-10-1)
5. Marshall (11-9-0)
6. LDC (5-13-0)
7. Windom (7-12-0)
8. Morris Benson (5-15-1)
9. Fairmont (4-13-0)
10. Redwood Valley (3-10-0)
11. Worthington (2-15-0)

Luverne- Teams stock is dropping quickly. Selfish play and weak opponents look to have the Cards heading for another choke come playoff time. Not getting better.. 3-1 over a bad Dodge County not good. They could run into issues with Windom on Monday… If they lose to Hutch on Friday, which seems likely I think they drop to a 2 or 3 seed.

Willmar- Playing a very tough schedule. They are getting themselves ready for a playoff run. Playing Good teams like Apollo and Sauk Rapids very tight. They need to find scoring but they are but for a Playoff run. They could move up to one if Luverne falters as they easily handled Hutch 4 to 1 earlier this season.

New Ulm- Inconsistent just when you think they are starting to put it together they get hammered by an average Mound team this year. Still like the Eagles a lot. Have good front end talent a tough battle tested tender. Play a schedule again that gets them ready for the Playoffs. Eagles are 2 or 3. Things could alter depending on Hutch/Luverne outcome.

Hutch- Getting better! Playing top end teams. They will be battled tested come playoffs. They still have the most overall talent in the section. They have what many consider the top player in Section 3A in Cowger. Hutch is a dangerous team. They are starting to get consistent tending and I look for them to give Luverne their first loss. Hutch could move up with that win. HUGE Seeding Game Friday. Tigers will be ready!

Marshall- Locked in at number 5. Beat all the teams below them and none of the teams above them. Played an uninspired game on their home ice against NU/SE right now they are the middle ground of 3A and will be the 5 seed for sure.

LDC- Have lost 8 in a row the wheels seems to be coming off in Litch. They are not playing very good hockey. Giving up a lot of goals and not scoring much. Again they have beaten no one above them and lost to no one below them they are locked in as the 6 seed.

Windom- Have not played a game since Jan 21st! Will finally get back on the ice against Luverne on Monday. Big week for Windom they have 3 Home games all vs. Section 3A teams (Luverne, Fairmont & Willmar). Should be an interesting week for the Eagles. If they beat Fairmont they are locked in at the 7 seed.

Battle for the 8 Seed

Morris Benson- Takes the lead in this weeks edition. Morris Benson is starting to put some things together. They have won 3 in a row. They own a sweep over Worthington and they have a big win over Windom. They play Redwood Valley twice this week. If they sweep them that should help them over come their head to head lose to Fairmont for the 8 seed. If they don’t we have a mess again.

Fairmont- Faltered yesterday at Redwood Valley. They need a win over Windom this week to get back in the discussion for the 8 seed. Otherwise they are looking at 9 or 10. Had they beat Redwood they were the 8 seed bad loss yesterday missed opportunity!

Redwood Valley- Moves out of the 3A Basement with a big Section win over Fairmont. They play Morris Benson Twice this week and still have one with Worthington if they win all 3 of those game they still have an outside shot at the 8 seed. A team to watch this week for sure big week for the YOUNG Redwood Squad!

Worthington- Seem to be falling apart. Down to only around 9 skaters. Glad they have a program. They will struggle with numbers the next 2-3 years but have two Pee Wee and 2 squirt teams. Just need to survive till the numbers come back. Not a contender for the 8 seed anymore seem to be locking themselves in as the 11 seed.

Game of the Week
Luverne @ Hutch
Huge game on Friday night! Hutch wants revenge for playing their worst game of the year last year when Luverne came to town. They will be rocking. Hutch has the full week off to prepare for this one. I know they will be ready to roll. Luverne seems to be heading for there normal playoff collapse. I really Like the Tigers in this one. Also, I think it will affect seeds should Hutch win.

[notTONIGHT]

They got rally scoring for wins in this section?

Cmon 3A secretary, even you know thats crazy....

[fastncrash]

Luverne seems ripe for getting picked off in sections. Not scoring as much lately, I think we can disregard worthington and m/b games since everyone puts up double digits against them. The aren't sharing the puck as well as they were to start the year. A lot of individual play right now. Getting greedy, too worried who is getting their name in the paper. I look for typical Luverne in sections. Getting ready to fold like a cheap suit.

OK, so let me get this straight. FIRST Luverne loses your highly desired "Respect" as they were scoring too much on low quality opponents (that they are REQUIRED to play, BTW). NOW, they aren't scoring enough (against a AA opponent, that BOTH teams know each other very well) to garner your approval. Hmmmm.?

I think you and "Crazy Spaghetti Lady" should get together and exchange a few recipes.

[fastncrash]

Holy Family 5 Hutch 1

Hutch is a VERY DANGEROUS team. They are playing top end teams very tough. I really think they are getting better every night where I am not sure you could say the same about others......

Speaking of that I will go out on a limb and say Dodge County has a great shot of knocking off Luverne tomorrow.... Should of beat them the first time now on their home ice. I like the Wildcats Chances!!

3A HockeyTrout... Are you OK? Because the limb failed you again. Thank GOD, for the "Law of averages", as sooner or later you'll get one right. I STILL think you should look into the "Spaghetti" method, however.

SPAGHETTI

[MrGoalieBoy]

Luverne could drop to a three seed with a record or 20-0-1, if they lose to Hutch? Yikes, and they even have a win over Willmar the 2 seed, I don't know about that.

[alumni52]

3a scout I personally agree that luverne may be a little to hyped up and also are overrated but your comments about them are just absurd. they are still clearly the number one team in this section and I do not believe a loss to hutch (which i don't believe will happen) will have wilmar jump them for number one seed because head to head is a lot more important than common opponents.

You talk about only beating dodge 3-1 likes a terrible thing, look into the game more. it easily could of be around 8-1. they put up 51 shots! they put up 50 shots against the Hutchinson team you so dearly love the score would be insane.

Open your eyes scout.

[Section 3A HockeyScout]

Luverne could drop to a three seed with a record or 20-0-1, if they lose to Hutch? Yikes, and they even have a win over Willmar the 2 seed, I don't know about that.

That is true.

I think the Hutch wins Friday.... But they lost to both New Ulm and Willmar. Luverne has only beat Willmar of the top 4 teams. New Ulm has only lost to Willmar.

It is confusing because again Luverne and New Ulm dont Play. New Ulm should not jump Luverne because that is on Coach Setterholm refusing to play Luverne. He should not be rewarded for that type of behavior.

Luverne could drop to 2 if they lose to Hutch is more realistic. Because Willmar has beaten Hutch and NU of the other top 4 teams.

[Teak]

3a scout I personally agree that luverne may be a little to hyped up and also are overrated but your comments about them are just absurd. they are still clearly the number one team in this section and I do not believe a loss to hutch (which i don't believe will happen) will have wilmar jump them for number one seed because head to head is a lot more important than common opponents.

I have seen Willmar in their last three home games, and they ain't looking so good these days. No way should Willmar be ranked #1 in this section even if Hutch beat Luverne in Hutchinson. Luverne are on the road for 6 of their final 7 games. One road loss won't mean harm them, in fact, it would better prepare them for playoffs.

Hutch will certainly win on Friday if they get a ref crew that allows them to play their clutch-grab-elbow game like they did when they beat Marshall in Marshall.

[Section 3A HockeyScout]

3a scout I personally agree that luverne may be a little to hyped up and also are overrated but your comments about them are just absurd. they are still clearly the number one team in this section and I do not believe a loss to hutch (which i don't believe will happen) will have wilmar jump them for number one seed because head to head is a lot more important than common opponents.

I have seen Willmar in their last three home games, and they ain't looking so good these days. No way should Willmar be ranked #1 in this section even if Hutch beat Luverne in Hutchinson. Luverne are on the road for 6 of their final 7 games. One road loss won't mean harm them, in fact, it would better prepare them for playoffs.

Hutch will certainly win on Friday if they get a ref crew that allows them to play their clutch-grab-elbow game like they did when they beat Marshall in Marshall.

Why is the game in Hutch again this year? Luverne came up last year shouldn't Hutch be making the return trip this year?

I do think the 3 hour bus trip favors the Tigers one of the reason's I think Hutch wins. Just confused on why it is still Hutch this year?

[MrGoalieBoy]

Luverne could drop to a three seed with a record or 20-0-1, if they lose to Hutch? Yikes, and they even have a win over Willmar the 2 seed, I don't know about that.

That is true.

I think the Hutch wins Friday.... But they lost to both New Ulm and Willmar. Luverne has only beat Willmar of the top 4 teams. New Ulm has only lost to Willmar.

It is confusing because again Luverne and New Ulm dont Play. New Ulm should not jump Luverne because that is on Coach Setterholm refusing to play Luverne. He should not be rewarded for that type of behavior.

Luverne could drop to 2 if they lose to Hutch is more realistic. Because Willmar has beaten Hutch and NU of the other top 4 teams.

I agree, I think the lowest they could drop is to the 2 seed, IF they lose to Hutch, which will be tough with Luverne's offense and Hutch's goalie play

[notTONIGHT]

Luverne wont make it to friday undefeated i thought.

[Section 3A HockeyScout]

Luverne wont make it to friday undefeated i thought.

Trap Game Tomorrow.

Windom played Luverne tough the first time wasn't it tied after 1 period 0 to 0 in Luverne. This time it's a Monday game and Luverne is over looking the Eagles thinking about Hutch.

Windom can score they are talented up front. If they get any kind of Tending who knows. Last Monday game in Windom I was at and they out played Marshall ended up losing 1-0 but was a very competitive game.

If Luverne comes in tomorrow expecting to coast to victory they could be in for a rude awakening.

[fastncrash]

3a scout I personally agree that luverne may be a little to hyped up and also are overrated but your comments about them are just absurd. they are still clearly the number one team in this section and I do not believe a loss to hutch (which i don't believe will happen) will have wilmar jump them for number one seed because head to head is a lot more important than common opponents.

I have seen Willmar in their last three home games, and they ain't looking so good these days. No way should Willmar be ranked #1 in this section even if Hutch beat Luverne in Hutchinson. Luverne are on the road for 6 of their final 7 games. One road loss won't mean harm them, in fact, it would better prepare them for playoffs.

Hutch will certainly win on Friday if they get a ref crew that allows them to play their clutch-grab-elbow game like they did when they beat Marshall in Marshall.

Why is the game in Hutch again this year? Luverne came up last year shouldn't Hutch be making the return trip this year?

I do think the 3 hour bus trip favors the Tigers one of the reason's I think Hutch wins. Just confused on why it is still Hutch this year?

Now your using "Bus Trips" to predict Wins/Losses? I'm begging you, PLEASE consider this "Spaghetti Strategy" as you WILL increase your proficiency 4 fold!

AND, I do agree with you that you are Confused.

[notTONIGHT]

Luverne wont make it to friday undefeated i thought.

Trap Game Tomorrow.

Windom played Luverne tough the first time wasn't it tied after 1 period 0 to 0 in Luverne. This time it's a Monday game and Luverne is over looking the Eagles thinking about Hutch.

Windom can score they are talented up front. If they get any kind of Tending who knows. Last Monday game in Windom I was at and they out played Marshall ended up losing 1-0 but was a very competitive game.

If Luverne comes in tomorrow expecting to coast to victory they could be in for a rude awakening.

This is awesome

[wooshlager]

Haha this thread has become so brutal. Its just 3A Hockey Joke bashing Luverne and everyone else bashing him. This weeks recap and predictions may have been the most ridiculous thing I have ever read.

3A Your obvious hate and total disregard for the facts is becoming more than annoying... I cant even read one post from this thread that isn't totally biased.

[flash4000]

Luverne seems ripe for getting picked off in sections. Not scoring as much lately, I think we can disregard worthington and m/b games since everyone puts up double digits against them. The aren't sharing the puck as well as they were to start the year. A lot of individual play right now. Getting greedy, too worried who is getting their name in the paper. I look for typical Luverne in sections. Getting ready to fold like a cheap suit.

OK, so let me get this straight. FIRST Luverne loses your highly desired "Respect" as they were scoring too much on low quality opponents (that they are REQUIRED to play, BTW). NOW, they aren't scoring enough (against a AA opponent, that BOTH teams know each other very well) to garner your approval. Hmmmm.?

I think you and "Crazy Spaghetti Lady" should get together and exchange a few recipes.

Why does the luverne faithful get so worked up over someone's opinion? I only have seen them play a couple times this year, I try to get to games that I think will be entertaining in sec 1&3. Yesterday I was expecting to see a solid luverne team hitting its stride. I did not see that, maybe others did. 0-7 on the pp, didnt move the puck well at all. Didnt score after the first period. This was against a team that was dominated by AA two days earlier. Luverne had 14 min of pp and didnt score! I would sure hope they could dominate shots on goal. I would be curious to hear sec3a scouts opinion, if he attended.

Here is my opinion from watching about 20 games this year in southern mn:

MW and NP are the 2 best. They have depth at every position, speed, move the puck very well and play physical. They have multiple kids that can score and quality def and tending. Frentz and Campbell lead MW but they have other kids that can find the back of the net. I'm a little leary of their schedule, big 9 was down this year(opinion). May hurt them in the long run. Same for NP with Kriha and Isaacson, have others to compliment them very well. They are consistant and solid defensively.

Luverne and NUSE are at the top of the second tier. Luverne looks to have quality scores, but haven't seen them much. What happens if the top guys get shut down? Def looks pretty thin, tending seems to be solid. Not very physical. Schedule may have a negative impact. NUSE doesn't have any top enders but have many kids that can score at any time, good depth at all positions, tending has been inconsistant. Solid schedule throughout the year could pay off. Fairmont is the only poor team they played.

[the thrill]

The reason is that 3A scout has gone from unbiased and insightful posts recently, to once again posting his bias for his team and against Luverne. 3A; you were doing so good! Then you pick Dodge Co, and Luverne wins 3 to 1, and you say they're starting to slip. Didn't you do the same thing with Luverne/AA?

[MrGoalieBoy]

Luverne wont make it to friday undefeated i thought.

Trap Game Tomorrow.

Windom played Luverne tough the first time wasn't it tied after 1 period 0 to 0 in Luverne. This time it's a Monday game and Luverne is over looking the Eagles thinking about Hutch.

Windom can score they are talented up front. If they get any kind of Tending who knows. Last Monday game in Windom I was at and they out played Marshall ended up losing 1-0 but was a very competitive game.

If Luverne comes in tomorrow expecting to coast to victory they could be in for a rude awakening.

This is awesome

Seriously Scout? Windom lost to Morris Benson. You are RIDICULOUS ... And Marshall can't even play with a top 4 team in section 3A.....

[Section 3A HockeyScout]

Trap Game Tomorrow.

Windom played Luverne tough the first time wasn't it tied after 1 period 0 to 0 in Luverne. This time it's a Monday game and Luverne is over looking the Eagles thinking about Hutch.

Windom can score they are talented up front. If they get any kind of Tending who knows. Last Monday game in Windom I was at and they out played Marshall ended up losing 1-0 but was a very competitive game.

If Luverne comes in tomorrow expecting to coast to victory they could be in for a rude awakening.

This is awesome

Seriously Scout? Windom lost to Morris Benson. You are RIDICULOUS ... And Marshall can't even play with a top 4 team in section 3A.....

If Luverne goes in with that kind of attitude they get beat tomorrow night. Windom will play tough and Luverne should be alright.

If Luverne is over-looking them though and thinks that way We could have a big shocker in 3A tomorrow night.

If they are focused they will be fine.

That is what I was saying it is a trap game because they could possibly be over looking a team.

[alumni52]

luverne-9

windom-2

Windom will call it a win if they lose by under five goals.

[MrGoalieBoy]

IMO something would have to go severely wrong for Luverne if Windom would win this game, a lot more than having a bad attitude..

[fastncrash]

IMO something would have to go severely wrong for Luverne if Windom would win this game, a lot more than having a bad attitude..

As 100 million people found out last night... "Anything can happen!".

You need to show up and play the game.

I think Luverne has a good chance tonight as my "Spaghetti test" shows them winning 8-1 with a LOT of players getting to see the ice tonight.

Friday, I'm picking Luverne over Hutch 4-1.

[MrGoalieBoy]

Any updates in Windom?