State's Top Goalies

HockeyInformer · Post by **HockeyInformer** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 5:37 pm

Any thoughts on who the state's best goalies are. There are many that have the potential to follow through with a college career. At Phase 2 this past weekend I noticed many top notched goalies but I also noticed some of them seemed to be a little lazy. This laziness brings down their talent in my opinion. So what are your thoughts? Which Minnesota goalies do you think we will see stand out and potentially play beyond the high school level?

ghshockeyfan · Post by **ghshockeyfan** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 7:51 pm

Here are some I've heard... I'm sure some are mising... 7th Chesley... - Lakeville S. Chloe Billadeau - Chaska 8th Kauchick - Lakeville S Kallie Billadeau - Hopkins Marah Sobczak - Stillwater 9th: MADDIE BURKE Bellamy - Duluth C/D Jessica Newstrom Sarah Schneekoth -Marshall 10th: ALI ALTMAN CASSIE CARPENTIER DAEDRA CULSHAW ALYSSA GROGAN NIKKI HARALSON NIKKI KASSA EMILY KLATT MORGAN PIEPER 11th: RACHEL BOWENS-RUBIN CASSIE CARPENTIER KRISTIN ELLIOT MELISSA GERTEN ERIN MCNAMARA ASHLEY NIXON SAVANNAH OSBORNE PAIGE THUNDER LIZ WESTBERG

HockeyInformer · Post by **HockeyInformer** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 8:25 pm

Grogan or Altman? where do u put your money?

ghshockeyfan · Post by **ghshockeyfan** » Wed Apr 19, 2006 9:24 pm

They both have strengths. What a luxury Eagan has. Most teams would love to have just one goalie of that elite level!

PeterPuck123 · Post by **PeterPuck123** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 4:08 am

I know the Thoroughbreds goalies are both seniors, but what about the Shattuck St. Mary's goalies? I think both have been to the USA select camps, or aren't we counting the club/prep teams?

hockeyhead · Post by **hockeyhead** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 5:21 am

If they don' live in the state of Minnesota... Who cares! Hockeyhead

Rocketwrister · Post by **Rocketwrister** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:49 pm

Rachel Borchardt--11th grader Moose Lake Area www.rebelhockey.com

ghshockeyfan · Post by **ghshockeyfan** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 2:27 pm

Borchardt is deserving. I should add Allison Casey of Edina too - had a 1.4 GAA and beat South St. Paul, Benilde and Cloquet And, Plumm of Stillwater should go on this list too...

parkgshockeyfan · Post by **parkgshockeyfan** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 3:29 pm

Save precentage is a better measurement for a top goalie instead of goals against. Goalies on a top team should have a lower goals against, since they do not see as many shots. Its better to look at how many shots and saves are made during a given season. Thoughts on this.

ghshockeyfan · Post by **ghshockeyfan** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 5:05 pm

I agree. Here's a good example: GERTEN, Mel Current Team: Simley Jersey Number: 35 Position: G Height: - Weight: - Shoots: - Date of Birth: - Hobbies: - School: Simley HS Grade: 11 SEASON TEAM GP W L T G A PIM SO MP GA GAA SH SA SV% 2005-2006 Simley 27 7 19 1 0 0 2 1 1376 85 3.15 794 709 89.29 <a href="http://www.esportsdesk.com/leagues/rost ...  Plus, look at SOS PLEASE!!! Bottom right... <a href="http://www.mnpuck.com/Ratings&Records.h ...  Edited by: <A HREF=http://p100.ezboard.com/bmnhs.showUserP ... ckeyfan</A> at: 4/20/06 5:17 pm

PeterPuck123 · Post by **PeterPuck123** » Thu Apr 20, 2006 5:57 pm

I'm sure Shattuck St. Mary does, as does the Thoroughbreds, MN Rapids, and Walser. And i suppose there parents do too, hmmmm who else might care....don't be a boob hockeyhead, just a comment.

hockeyhead · Post by **hockeyhead** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 5:35 am

Peter, Obviously as a SSM parent you care... Who watches SSM or the Thoroughbreds anyway? We "boobs" as you put it so eloquently, like to support Minnesota High School Girls! If you want to know... Ashley Nixon is the best goalie in the state hands down! Just my opinion... There are some others that are very good too! Hockeyhead

PeterPuck123 · Post by **PeterPuck123** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:06 am

1st, I have no affinity of any kind, aside from seeing these two programs compete at a high level year in and year out. 2nd, who watches them? probably the same people who watch the HS hockey around MN. Have you ever watched two top teams from the MWEHL and compared that to a MN H.S. game? NO COMPARISON, Or for that matter the district playoffs this year? very fun to watch. I know alot of these girls at the two proviously mentioned programs probably aren't from MN, but its still entertaining all the same. 3rd, I love MN H.S. hockey, as for the pure "H.S. hockey" its the best in the country. and as for your defense on Ashley, Yessiree, she is a great goalie no doubt. Now the "boob" comment was a lighthearted poke, really no offense intended. Now I understand, 90% of the posters on this forum, are parents of the kids playing HS hockey, and alot of it is about balooning and defending your kids or kids you know. People can get pretty offended when they see there kids names up here not getting the kind of response they feel warrants there skills. Ive just taken a liking to SSM's and the Thoroughbreds game. NOT having a kid playing, I guess I can be impartial to the girls game and who i decide to follow and critique. BUT I think we both can agree, Hockey is a great game.

hocnight · Post by **hocnight** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:27 am

Peter are you on drugs again?

hocnut11 · Post by **hocnut11** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:44 am

Peter, If you check the title this is a Minnesota Girls High School Hockey Forum, therefore the people can't be considered "boobs” for their posts on that subject. Maybe the posts about non-HS hockey, and out-state girls just belongs in a different place. Edited by: <A HREF=http://p100.ezboard.com/bmnhs.showUserP ... ocnut11</A> at: 4/21/06 7:46 am

hockeyhead · Post by **hockeyhead** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 7:55 am

Peter, No offense taken. I've been called worse before. Obviously SSM hockey is great, but so is AAA hockey and that made up of all star teams. Parents that have their sons or daughters playing for SSM or teams like that are very committed. Paying that much and sending your child to boarding school is very extreme and quite a commitment. It is my thought that high school hockey has a great history and I would never want to see it changed. I will continue to watch high school hockey and support it! Yes, I watched SSM play a game this year, but only because they were playing a group of high school girls. Hockeyhead

hocnight · Post by **hocnight** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:31 am

Great post hocnut11!<img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol">

ghshockeyfan · Post by **ghshockeyfan** » Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:34 am

Just as a side note - as I think MANY forget - w/out G HS hockey, we wouldn't see the TB or SSM teams at the level they are at today - or Women's/Girls' Hockey in general for that matter. The desire for many young girls to compete on their HS team is a BIG recruiting (youth) motivator. I know very few little girls that say they want to play for the TB or SSM teams! If G HS hockey gets screwed up by the SSM & TB hockey that the rest of the nation HAS to operate like (AAA) as they don't have the G HS game that we have, then I will think that a great thing in G HS hockey will have been destroyed. This is why I think B&A GEL is important. It's the equivalent of the Boys' Elite LEauge and allows kids to get pre & post HS season competition at a high level W/OUT HAVING TO LEAVE THEIR HS TEAM!!!

Partagas · Post by **Partagas** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 2:39 pm

Who from the north fit this category?

puckhog · Post by **puckhog** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 8:14 pm

I am really surprised to see that no one has mentioned Claire Richards from Richfield. She had a save percentage of 94.2% this past season. I believe that was the best in the Classic Suburban Conference. She has little or nothing in front of her. She often sees 40+ shots a game. She is only a sophomore and a bit off of the radar, but come on. The beat Porter and Scavo in % with the girls that they have in front of them is quite an accomplishment.

mnhock · Post by **mnhock** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:04 pm

I don't have time to check stats, but my questions would be, "how many minutes did C. Richards of Richfield have?" As many Scavo and Porter? I highly doubt it. Then I would go to S.O.S. NSP and SSP play a much stronger schedule. Save % for Scavo was something like 94-95%.

puckhog · Post by **puckhog** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 6:59 am

Richards did not have the minutes that they had but she played with another goalie who had a % of 90. I think those other goalies were by themselves. How hard is it to have a good save percentage when you face 10 shots a game vs. 50. Yes they play a tougher schedule but by how much? They are in the same conference. Regardless, 94.2% was the best in the conference and it belonged to Richards.

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