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hawkenjonny wrote:Some might say playoff prep. Most would say stat padding which Luverne gets hammered for all the time on this forum and off. Starting to see why. This is TYPICAL play for them not just a playoff prep situation. Top two lines score repeatedly in blowout games late in the game.Whatever makes you feel better.
you're**notTONIGHT wrote:hawkenjonny wrote:Some might say playoff prep. Most would say stat padding which Luverne gets hammered for all the time on this forum and off. Starting to see why. This is TYPICAL play for them not just a playoff prep situation. Top two lines score repeatedly in blowout games late in the game.
Hawkenjonny you better geat bylsma on the horn. The Slovaks's are getting blown out in the second period.
STOP SCORING AMERICA!! YOUR MAKING US LOOK BAD!!!!
Grammar police. How eloquent.gopherfan7 wrote:you're**notTONIGHT wrote:hawkenjonny wrote:Some might say playoff prep. Most would say stat padding which Luverne gets hammered for all the time on this forum and off. Starting to see why. This is TYPICAL play for them not just a playoff prep situation. Top two lines score repeatedly in blowout games late in the game.
Hawkenjonny you better geat bylsma on the horn. The Slovaks's are getting blown out in the second period.
STOP SCORING AMERICA!! YOUR MAKING US LOOK BAD!!!!
There's that great Luverne education at its finest!
There was a meeting, Sunday in New Ulm.notTONIGHT wrote:From my understanding, there is no in person meeting. They send in their seedings, and compile them.MrGoalieBoy wrote:Did the coaches already meet? Or?notTONIGHT wrote:Sounds like Saturday for seed announcement boys.
One of the coaches made an error on their ballot. This is causing a delay.
Thats all i know.
Went to the thesaurus eh HerbienotTONIGHT wrote:Grammar police. How eloquent.gopherfan7 wrote:you're**notTONIGHT wrote:
Hawkenjonny you better geat bylsma on the horn. The Slovaks's are getting blown out in the second period.
STOP SCORING AMERICA!! YOUR MAKING US LOOK BAD!!!!
There's that great Luverne education at its finest!
I now know everything I need to know about you.
Fast n crash: WOW! You just got me thinking about summerfastncrash wrote:WOW! Your even an idiot during the Summer months... I thought it might just be a Winter thing. Guess not.Section 3A HockeyScout wrote:Teak,
Good point I did not see that game in Marshall however, I was at the game in Gustavus where Campion and the Tigers shut down Luverne. Luverne had Superior talent and could not get the job done. I Luverne feel, as everyone knows, is always over-hyped. 4 years ago no one had ever even heard of them. Then they have had some nice runs over the past 3 seasons putting up 17, 21 and 22 wins seasons. I just don't see them being a factor this year. Last year was the best team they ever had and they crumbled in the spotlight. You will more likely start see them decline now much like Redwood Valley did.
I know they have a great feeder program and they have a some dynamite individual players. However, heard in the youth they allow South Dakota players on their teams which may inflate the value of their youth success. They do have some great kids coming up but factor in my example below:
Keep an eye out though for another young sensation Luverne will reveal this year. Have seen this kid he is the real deal but..... How long will he even stay at Luverne? Look at the Schaeffer kid in Marshall played as an 8th grader then left the program. Those are killers have heard this kid maybe on the same route. One and done.
When He leaves after his 8th grade year and the Sengvongxay kid leaves either this year or before his senior year and the Smedsrud kid leaves early they kill your program. If these kids would all stay then your looking at them being a contender down the road but from the sources that be in the bleachers that is not happening. Thus, you will see the slow decline of their particular program.
New Ulm, Hutch and Willmar seem to avoid those defections the best why in the end they are the favorite older and talented kids who stayed home.
Sorry just dont see Luverne in contention they will be around a 6 seed or 7 seed and you never know but just dont see it.
Hutch has everything back and great group of bantams coming off a State Tourney Bid at the A Bantam level. Love the Cowger kid, Adams will be a beast and they will have plenty of support.
New UlmBring back around 17 letter winners 2 very solid goalies their top two dman. They have to find a way to avenge the Hutch loss but they will be loaded next year. Peterson, Davis, Kraus, Hoffman and so much more fire power they will be fun to watch.
Willmar bring back around 14 to 16 seniors next year. They have to replace their SuperStar Schnieder but still this team has tons of kids with experience and the Best Coach in the Section. Great coaching goes along way in this section look for Willmar to be the one team that can trip the Top Two off.
I told you why I like Marshall & Litch because Goaltending can cure holes in other places you may have holes. They are team that could pull some stunners in the Playoff Scene.
After that I just dont see much.
Luverne best of the rest have to prove they can win when it counts.... Still some bitterness over last year's collapse with the parents have heard...
Morris Benson Have to replaces a TON!! however, will not be an easy win for most teams in this section.
Windom Need someone to come in and continue to build what Ammerman had started... I gave one name I heard maybe others no more information on who comes in.
Worthington, Fairmont, Redwood will have low number and struggle but still need these communities to hopefully keep hockey as the sport needs to hopefully continue to grow in the area.
Should be an interesting year... I know Last summer everyone was writing off Marshall so you just never know....
That above comment is too funny along with alot of the above nonsense pertaining to the top team in the section. 
3A hockey trout take some advice...Section 3A HockeyScout wrote:No need to worry about playing Willmar again. I would hope that the Cards are focused on Hutch.notTONIGHT wrote:It really didnt work for Willmar. There were chances given up because of their obsession with stopping the forward. This caused them to leave other players open. The balance of the top two lines is what helps Luverne. Cant really eliminate one player, or even a line and expect success. In fact, when Luverne plays willmar, as a Luverne fan, I would hope they go all out to stop him again.hawkenjonny wrote:I really just wanted thoughts from anyone who knows the team better than I do. Didn't need the sarcastic list of what won't happen. Thought some discussion on styles of play and how they match up in 3A was relevant. Obviously it isn't about just 'talent' whatever that means. That's the shoulda, woulda, coulda defense. If Willmar had a game plan to shut down a scorer and it worked wouldn't that be something other teams are noticing as well? Sorry to have offended you with my attempt at valid discussion. For what it's worth, asking a question does not imply that Luverne won't win. The better prepared team often comes out of the section. If they, with their offensive power and tough D core/goalie are ready, they should win. Why so quick to get snarky? Unrealized dreams of your own?
Not parent just have gotten to watch all the teams this year. Hutch has great depth and can play a physical game. Now that Allen the Senior is locked in the nets. Tigers are going to be very hard to beat for any 3A Program.
Luverne beat Willmar and Hutch but both played their BACK-UP Goalies... Just curious how no one else seems to think that is a big deal when thinking about matchup a week from now.
if it werent for 3ascouts trolling this would just be a bunch of luverne die hards sitting around talking about how great they are and that they cant help there location in the state etc...Thegoldenjet wrote:Name is fine, should get a reality TV contract, its a perfect bubble of self consciousness and insecurity that even those of us who claim (and wish) to be above it, can't help our darn selves from taking entertainment from the pettiness, great distraction from real life. Which I suppose, what is investing emotion in the pitting of adolescents in sport against each other if not, good, healthy, distraction?
Its just nice to see that everyone else figured out this is basically a bunch of Luverne Posters on here.sterfry9 wrote:if it werent for 3ascouts trolling this would just be a bunch of luverne die hards sitting around talking about how great they are and that they cant help there location in the state etc...Thegoldenjet wrote:Name is fine, should get a reality TV contract, its a perfect bubble of self consciousness and insecurity that even those of us who claim (and wish) to be above it, can't help our darn selves from taking entertainment from the pettiness, great distraction from real life. Which I suppose, what is investing emotion in the pitting of adolescents in sport against each other if not, good, healthy, distraction?
Not the point at all. Looking forward to some good games (and 'discussion') out of 3A next week!The cards have let their play on the ice take care of all your bs all year long on this forum "trout"!!Section 3A HockeyScout wrote:Its just nice to see that everyone else figured out this is basically a bunch of Luverne Posters on here.sterfry9 wrote:if it werent for 3ascouts trolling this would just be a bunch of luverne die hards sitting around talking about how great they are and that they cant help there location in the state etc...Thegoldenjet wrote:Name is fine, should get a reality TV contract, its a perfect bubble of self consciousness and insecurity that even those of us who claim (and wish) to be above it, can't help our darn selves from taking entertainment from the pettiness, great distraction from real life. Which I suppose, what is investing emotion in the pitting of adolescents in sport against each other if not, good, healthy, distraction?
No worries next Saturday around 7:30 this message board will become dead silent just like it was when they CHOKED last year.
Hutch, Willmar and New Ulm all playing well as of now Good Luck to their fans and team who understand what it means let your play on the ice do the talking
And if Hutch wins, well Luverne will have to hear the same old story again!!the thrill wrote:I have heard from several people that tell me Providence Academy is better than their record indicates, and could be a tough match up. A common opponent, Minnehaha Academy, resulted in a 3-1 W for PA and a 5-3 W for Luverne. Could be interesting.
I am predicting a 4-1 victory for Luverne.
Can't wait for a week from tomorrow and watching Luverne go at it again with Hutch (if Hutch gets by). IF the Cards win, 3A Scout won't hear the end of it! And rightly so. That guys is starting to really come across as a tool!
Fair enough. I get it. But I'm still picking Luverne to win the section. And if they do, I am sure all of the haters on here will eat their crow, right?InYourFace09 wrote:And if Hutch wins, well Luverne will have to hear the same old story again!!the thrill wrote:I have heard from several people that tell me Providence Academy is better than their record indicates, and could be a tough match up. A common opponent, Minnehaha Academy, resulted in a 3-1 W for PA and a 5-3 W for Luverne. Could be interesting.
I am predicting a 4-1 victory for Luverne.
Can't wait for a week from tomorrow and watching Luverne go at it again with Hutch (if Hutch gets by). IF the Cards win, 3A Scout won't hear the end of it! And rightly so. That guys is starting to really come across as a tool!
Bet you can't wait for that to happen!! Also anyone makes it out of sections besides Luvernce, it will continue to be the choke show right?
The haters yes. I was just pointing out the other side, in which most on here don't like to see.the thrill wrote:Fair enough. I get it. But I'm still picking Luverne to win the section. And if they do, I am sure all of the haters on here will eat their crow, right?InYourFace09 wrote:And if Hutch wins, well Luverne will have to hear the same old story again!!the thrill wrote:I have heard from several people that tell me Providence Academy is better than their record indicates, and could be a tough match up. A common opponent, Minnehaha Academy, resulted in a 3-1 W for PA and a 5-3 W for Luverne. Could be interesting.
I am predicting a 4-1 victory for Luverne.
Can't wait for a week from tomorrow and watching Luverne go at it again with Hutch (if Hutch gets by). IF the Cards win, 3A Scout won't hear the end of it! And rightly so. That guys is starting to really come across as a tool!
Bet you can't wait for that to happen!! Also anyone makes it out of sections besides Luvernce, it will continue to be the choke show right?
FYI Luverne have the horses this year not ponies...InYourFace09 wrote:The haters yes. I was just pointing out the other side, in which most on here don't like to see.the thrill wrote:Fair enough. I get it. But I'm still picking Luverne to win the section. And if they do, I am sure all of the haters on here will eat their crow, right?InYourFace09 wrote: And if Hutch wins, well Luverne will have to hear the same old story again!!
Bet you can't wait for that to happen!! Also anyone makes it out of sections besides Luvernce, it will continue to be the choke show right?