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Posted: **Tue Oct 30, 2007 12:39 pm**

elliott70 wrote: Jon Bittner used to be a good coach, but he is an old man now .

He's young enough where if he can hold on as long as Joe Paterno is now, one of his final graduating classes still won't be born for a few years yet.

Posted: **Tue Oct 30, 2007 3:08 pm**

Irishmans Shanty wrote:
elliott70 wrote: Jon Bittner used to be a good coach, but he is an old man now .
He's young enough where if he can hold on as long as Joe Paterno is now, one of his final graduating classes still won't be born for a few years yet.

Well, he is agood Catholic boy, so PB will put the word in up above so the guy can stay around long enough to see his last kid through anyway.

Posted: **Tue Oct 30, 2007 3:10 pm**

Can't Never Tried wrote:
elliott70 wrote: Jon Bittner used to be a good coach, but he is an old man now .
That's pretty funny coming from the spring chicken himself

Let's see, born in uh, em, um 1972???
That makes me, yup still a psring chicken.
Or an old man with a poor memory.

Posted: **Tue Oct 30, 2007 3:12 pm**

newsguy35 wrote:
elliott70 wrote:
newsguy35 wrote:THere are going to be alot of suprises and upsets in this section this year. I think Crookston is going to be better than most think as well... We will see but dont be suprised to see some upsets.
Crookston has some good bantams coming in, Jon Bittner used to be a good coach, but he is an old man now .

would that be a good or bad thing? I think his wisdom and experiences will help quite a bit. I guess the only question I would have is can he relate to the kids and will the enthusiasm from him be enough...? I thoroughly believe that Bittner has the team this year to suprise alot of ppl. Beat Warroad.... maybe not but they could cause a few upsets.

Bits will have no problem relating and tehy will win some games but not against the Jacks!

Posted: **Tue Oct 30, 2007 3:20 pm**

elliott70 wrote:
Can't Never Tried wrote:
elliott70 wrote: Jon Bittner used to be a good coach, but he is an old man now .
That's pretty funny coming from the spring chicken himself
Let's see, born in uh, em, um 1972???
That makes me, yup still a psring chicken.
Or an old man with a poor memory.

Born in 1972

Posted: **Tue Oct 30, 2007 3:51 pm**

Can't Never Tried wrote:
elliott70 wrote:
Can't Never Tried wrote: That's pretty funny coming from the spring chicken himself
Let's see, born in uh, em, um 1972???
That makes me, yup still a psring chicken.
Or an old man with a poor memory.
Born in 1972

1982???

Posted: **Wed Oct 31, 2007 11:53 am**

elliott70 wrote:
Can't Never Tried wrote:
elliott70 wrote: Jon Bittner used to be a good coach, but he is an old man now .
That's pretty funny coming from the spring chicken himself
Let's see, born in uh, em, um 1972???
That makes me, yup still a psring chicken.
Or an old man with a poor memory.

= Old man with a poor Memory.
Join the Club!!!

Posted: **Wed Oct 31, 2007 11:59 am**

Undercover Hockey Lover wrote:Interesting, Warroad is returning 15 letterwinners from their Section championship team and EGF is going to be deeper? Right now EGF may be more solid in the nets...Warroad has 3 fairly equal goalies, one needs to be heads & shoulders better to win the spot. But I don't see anywhere else Eastside is "deeper". The Warriors return 4 solid D with 1 senior that's been playing solid, steady D since 10th grade in McDonald and 3 juniors with an Elite league player in Pieper and a tough, very speedy Milbridge and a steady Larson. You'll probably see Ravendalen, Shaugabauy and Hebel on the first unit to start with...some pretty good speed and with some improvement in the corner play could be a very good combo. You also have Hahn with some REAL speed, a laser shot and a knack for scoring goals that could plug in that first unit or center the second. A bruiser that skates well in Stoskopf and also a fast improving player in "Crash" Hellquist. I didn't mention everyone; the rest will make up a very solid three line Class A team. The B & G only really lost Marvin and the goalie.

OK UHL;

I've been in and out of town a lot lately so I haven't had time to respond.
Good summary on the Warriors.

I am on my way out of town again, but when I get back, I'll do the same for the Elves. Then we'll see.

Posted: **Wed Oct 31, 2007 12:20 pm**

elliott70 wrote:
Can't Never Tried wrote:
elliott70 wrote: Let's see, born in uh, em, um 1972???
That makes me, yup still a psring chicken.
Or an old man with a poor memory.
Born in 1972

1982???

That was what?? maybe the year the last kid graduated HS or was it college?

Posted: **Thu Nov 01, 2007 6:38 pm**

next argument haha

Posted: **Thu Nov 01, 2007 7:22 pm**

I think Crookston might be turning some heads this season, I dont know too much about any other team in the section but Crookston has a very talented goltender this year and should have a pretty good starting line with some experience, and some pretty decent kids coming up from bantams. should be a fun season to follow this year.

Posted: **Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:58 pm**

croxhock wrote:I think Crookston might be turning some heads this season, I dont know too much about any other team in the section but Crookston has a very talented goltender this year and should have a pretty good starting line with some experience, and some pretty decent kids coming up from bantams. should be a fun season to follow this year.

Shanty, do you concur????????????

Posted: **Mon Nov 19, 2007 5:31 pm**

All I know is that this year is going to be interesting for the #2,3,4 and maybe even 5 spot..which TRF will probably fall in to.

1-Warroad
2-Park Rapids
2-Bemidji
-3EGF
4/5 -TRF

The schedule for each team is quite different..especially for park...and some EGF...but it will still be fun to see who beats who..Park's first game/scrimage? is against Silver Bay this coming Saturday...I havent really looked at anyone elses first games/scrimages..this is my final pre season guess on who will be where...see where i end up!

Posted: **Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:17 pm**

SiouxRecruit wrote:All I know is that this year is going to be interesting for the #2,3,4 and maybe even 5 spot..which TRF will probably fall in to.

1-Warroad
2-Park Rapids
2-Bemidji
-3EGF
4/5 -TRF

The schedule for each team is quite different..especially for park...and some EGF...but it will still be fun to see who beats who..Park's first game/scrimage? is against Silver Bay this coming Saturday...I havent really looked at anyone elses first games/scrimages..this is my final pre season guess on who will be where...see where i end up!

All I can say is Tim Oshie will have his hands full with all the talent in this section. Bemidji, PR, Crx, TRF and EGF will definitely have their ears pinned back at the end of the season. I expect it to be a season like no other for most of those teams. Lots of youth that have talent and Oshi will have to keep up with the stats because there are some D1 prospects coming out of this section within the end of next season.

Posted: **Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:25 pm**

It will surely be VERY interesting!

Posted: **Mon Nov 19, 2007 11:35 pm**

newsguy35 wrote:
SiouxRecruit wrote:All I know is that this year is going to be interesting for the #2,3,4 and maybe even 5 spot..which TRF will probably fall in to.

1-Warroad
2-Park Rapids
2-Bemidji
-3EGF
4/5 -TRF

The schedule for each team is quite different..especially for park...and some EGF...but it will still be fun to see who beats who..Park's first game/scrimage? is against Silver Bay this coming Saturday...I havent really looked at anyone elses first games/scrimages..this is my final pre season guess on who will be where...see where i end up!
All I can say is Tim Oshie will have his hands full with all the talent in this section. Bemidji, PR, Crx, TRF and EGF will definitely have their ears pinned back at the end of the season. I expect it to be a season like no other for most of those teams. Lots of youth that have talent and Oshi will have to keep up with the stats because there are some D1 prospects coming out of this section within the end of next season.

NG35, I am in total agreement, i think this year this section will be tighter than ever before. Expect lots of talent and some great section games as the season gets underway.

Posted: **Tue Nov 20, 2007 2:08 am**

the mullet wrote:
newsguy35 wrote:
SiouxRecruit wrote:All I know is that this year is going to be interesting for the #2,3,4 and maybe even 5 spot..which TRF will probably fall in to.

1-Warroad
2-Park Rapids
2-Bemidji
-3EGF
4/5 -TRF

The schedule for each team is quite different..especially for park...and some EGF...but it will still be fun to see who beats who..Park's first game/scrimage? is against Silver Bay this coming Saturday...I havent really looked at anyone elses first games/scrimages..this is my final pre season guess on who will be where...see where i end up!
All I can say is Tim Oshie will have his hands full with all the talent in this section. Bemidji, PR, Crx, TRF and EGF will definitely have their ears pinned back at the end of the season. I expect it to be a season like no other for most of those teams. Lots of youth that have talent and Oshi will have to keep up with the stats because there are some D1 prospects coming out of this section within the end of next season.
NG35, I am in total agreement, i think this year this section will be tighter than ever before. Expect lots of talent and some great section games as the season gets underway.

I will take back what I said before with the top 5 in this section. I seriously think Warroad is the only guarenteed team in the top 4... Crookston, EGF, LOW, PR, TRF and the others may suprise a few ppl. I seriously hope most "board members" or ppl who post come back to see who does what in this section. Crookston and EGF are serious contenders and if Chupka can control his kids this section will be a 6 team race if not more. Stay tuned for sure.

EDIT~
I didnt mention Bemidji for a reason. They should be top 3 for sure. The only team I see competing with them for a top 2 seeding is PR. Bemidji should be ranked with the talent along with the fact they were AA. All I have to say is EXPECT the UNEXPECTED because there are a few teams that nobody knows about that will suprise.

Posted: **Tue Nov 20, 2007 5:56 am**

I forgot the throw in CRX and LOW...so here is where I am at until sections come..which can completly get crazy..Im hoping PR can get it done this year...after all they have that one kid...whats his name..Lehrke

so here it is....

WAR
PR/BEM
EGF/TRF
CRX
LOW

I dont know......

Posted: **Tue Nov 20, 2007 7:32 am**

NewFoundDangle99 wrote:Repeat of last year final Warroad Vs. Park Rapids.

Wasn't the final Warroad versus TRF?

Posted: **Tue Nov 20, 2007 9:28 am**

Undercover Hockey Lover wrote:
NewFoundDangle99 wrote:Repeat of last year final Warroad Vs. Park Rapids.
Wasn't the final Warroad versus TRF?

Yes.

Sectional as follows:

SECTION 8A
Rd Date Team 1 Team 2 PS Sc
1 220 (9) Red Lake Falls (8) Kittson Central 2 2-5
1 220 (10) Bagley (7) Lake of the Woods 2 2-7
Q 222 (5) Crookston (4) Park Rapids 1 3-4
Q 223 (6) Detroit Lakes (3) Thief River Falls 2 5-6
Q 223 (7) Lake of the Woods (2) East Grand Forks 2 2-7
Q 222 (8) Kittson Central (1) Warroad 2 0-5
S 226 (3) Thief River Falls (2) East Grand Forks 1 6-0
S 224 (4) Park Rapids (1) Warroad 2 0-4
F 302 (3) Thief River Falls (1) Warroad 2 - 1

Warroad beat PR in the semis 4 - 0.

Posted: **Wed Nov 21, 2007 3:51 pm**

What's the outlook on Hallock this year? I've seen people picking them as a 6 seed, and people picking them to be in the bottom 2.

Posted: **Wed Nov 21, 2007 5:47 pm**

TooManyEagles wrote:What's the outlook on Hallock this year? I've seen people picking them as a 6 seed, and people picking them to be in the bottom 2.

My guess the bottom two will be
Bagley then Walker.
Hallock and RLF or LOW will be next depending on injuries.

Then Crookston or Thief River Falls.
Then Park Rapids, then
Bemidji, EGF or Warroad.

Of course, I am wrong more than right.

Posted: **Wed Nov 21, 2007 6:46 pm**

This is going to be very interesting.

Posted: **Wed Nov 21, 2007 7:23 pm**

I meant more "Are they returning good players, young team, old team, good coaching" those kind of questions.

Posted: **Thu Nov 22, 2007 12:53 am**

Preseason rankings:

1. Warroad - Ravendalen, good Junior class.
2. East Grand Forks - Some scoring coming back and goalie as well.
3. Park Rapids - Lehrke.
4. Bemidji - AA team.
5. Crookston - Grove in net, some good Juniors.
6. Thief River Falls - Starting over.
7. Lake of the Woods - Usiski is pretty good.
8. Red Lake Falls - Have some experience.
9. Kittson Central - Lindegard.
10. Bagley - Who knows?
11. Walker - It's good to see a new program.

It's just around the corner.

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