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The tonka thing got me to thinking. You listed all those outstanding D men, and I agree, but I think at one time Hesketh was part of that group and was considered one of the top ones. Early commit to Wisconsin if I remember correctly. That's a whole bunch of fine young defenders in one program.

I was told by a youth board member that the MV numbers will be higher next season than they were this past. Also the pipeline shows the same over the next few years. Seems as though MV was able to get through this past season with some okay success. I know nothing about the girls side though.

jg2112 wrote:

The Exiled One wrote:

jg2112 wrote:You just got the email blast as well?

Go Mustangs!

Yes I did, but GO KNIGHTS!!

Prediction: within five years we'll be rooting for a joint Irondale/Mounds View high school varsity program, both boys and girls. They won't be successful within 5 years, numbers-wise, without high school mergers on both sides.

Sats81 wrote:What I don't understand is how LS campaigned for years and years and years to get Weber out, somehow they finally got it done, you would think they would really make sure they got this hire correct. They needed something to stop the bleeding over to LN. I have a hard time believing there weren't more qualified applicants. Sorry to say, this simply won't do it. Oldschool and nahc are right. I think the exodus of top end kids at LS continues and this program will stay light years behind LN. I'll be the first one to admit I was wrong if otherwise, and wish the new staff the best of luck, but just don't see it happening.

Once again, you do not know what you are talking about. Lets see what this new coach can do. Everyone should get a chance.

Wreckincrew wrote:From the New Ulm Journal:


NEW ULM - Erik Setterholm, who has been the head boy's hockey coach at New Ulm High School for the past nine seasons, has resigned.

It's too bad for New Ulm but his reasons are very legitimate. Setterholm spoke up when no one else dared to about the disparity in Class A hockey between the St. Thomas type programs and the majority of outstate programs. He also makes it pretty clear how hard it is to hold a regular job outside of of the school system and be a high school head coach....my guess is New Ulm doesn't have the boosters some Suburban schools have to make being a high school head coach financially worthwhile.

Hey Brokaw don't forget any of your tools that you brought to Providence! Don't leave the Dr. D.A.F behind!

Whiner33 wrote:Hey Brokaw don't forget any of your tools that you brought to Providence! Don't leave the Dr. D.A.F behind!

As a MV fan I'm getting worried about this new hire. I know nothing of this guys but the comments here are getting me excited. I have liked watching them playing over the last few years and hope he can continue to move it in the correct direction

Brokaw will do the MV program, solid. He's a terrific X's and O's guy and most of the players that play for him, enjoy his style, based on my observations.

MV High School hockey program = Strong Buy

Don't know who Brokaw is. What's is hockey background?

goldy313 wrote:

Wreckincrew wrote:From the New Ulm Journal:


NEW ULM - Erik Setterholm, who has been the head boy's hockey coach at New Ulm High School for the past nine seasons, has resigned.

It's too bad for New Ulm but his reasons are very legitimate. Setterholm spoke up when no one else dared to about the disparity in Class A hockey between the St. Thomas type programs and the majority of outstate programs. He also makes it pretty clear how hard it is to hold a regular job outside of of the school system and be a high school head coach....my guess is New Ulm doesn't have the boosters some Suburban schools have to make being a high school head coach financially worthwhile.

Please explain??

Defensive Zone wrote:

Sats81 wrote:What I don't understand is how LS campaigned for years and years and years to get Weber out, somehow they finally got it done, you would think they would really make sure they got this hire correct. They needed something to stop the bleeding over to LN. I have a hard time believing there weren't more qualified applicants. Sorry to say, this simply won't do it. Oldschool and nahc are right. I think the exodus of top end kids at LS continues and this program will stay light years behind LN. I'll be the first one to admit I was wrong if otherwise, and wish the new staff the best of luck, but just don't see it happening.

Once again, you do not know what you are talking about. Lets see what this new coach can do. Everyone should get a chance.

Just my opinion.

keepyourheadup wrote:The tonka thing got me to thinking. You listed all those outstanding D men, and I agree, but I think at one time Hesketh was part of that group and was considered one of the top ones. Early commit to Wisconsin if I remember correctly. That's a whole bunch of fine young defenders in one program.

Think he was a 2nd round draft pick too and ended up at Hamline, played a year or 2, then never again.

[quote="mulefarm"]Don't know who Brokaw is. What's is hockey background?[/quote]

Former MN Blades (AAA) and Providence Academy coach. Current co-owner of Competitive Edge ie Hat Trick Sports training facility in St. Louis Park and has personally trained several D-1 players. Relates well with kids especially those who are dedicated to getting better. Unfortunately, a program like PA wasn't conducive to his coaching abilities as many of the hockey players were not committed to the sport knowing that they would play anyway do to numbers. Majority of the current talent are underclassmen and it will be interesting to see who stays.

Conrad wrote:

mulefarm wrote:Don't know who Brokaw is. What's is hockey background?

Former MN Blades (AAA) and Providence Academy coach. Current co-owner of Competitive Edge ie Hat Trick Sports training facility in St. Louis Park and has personally trained several D-1 players. Relates well with kids especially those who are dedicated to getting better. Unfortunately, a program like PA wasn't conducive to his coaching abilities as many of the hockey players were not committed to the sport knowing that they would play anyway do to numbers. Majority of the current talent are underclassmen and it will be interesting to see who stays.

Biggest question will be...will the goalie stay?

BP wrote:

Conrad wrote:

mulefarm wrote:Don't know who Brokaw is. What's is hockey background?

Former MN Blades (AAA) and Providence Academy coach. Current co-owner of Competitive Edge ie Hat Trick Sports training facility in St. Louis Park and has personally trained several D-1 players. Relates well with kids especially those who are dedicated to getting better. Unfortunately, a program like PA wasn't conducive to his coaching abilities as many of the hockey players were not committed to the sport knowing that they would play anyway do to numbers. Majority of the current talent are underclassmen and it will be interesting to see who stays.

Biggest question will be...will the goalie stay?

Good as gone - Based on what I heard, Brokaw was the only reason he was attending PA.

Conrad wrote:

BP wrote:

Conrad wrote: Former MN Blades (AAA) and Providence Academy coach. Current co-owner of Competitive Edge ie Hat Trick Sports training facility in St. Louis Park and has personally trained several D-1 players. Relates well with kids especially those who are dedicated to getting better. Unfortunately, a program like PA wasn't conducive to his coaching abilities as many of the hockey players were not committed to the sport knowing that they would play anyway do to numbers. Majority of the current talent are underclassmen and it will be interesting to see who stays.

Biggest question will be...will the goalie stay?

Good as gone - Based on what I heard, Brokaw was the only reason he was attending PA.

Heard he is headed down I-90 south to play for the Cards! Welcome Jake!

Roll Cards Roll!

Who are the Cards?

St. Louis where I-90 will take you.

If ya wanna go to heaven and walk the streets of gold, you gotta know the password : ROLLCARDSROLL


Welcome to the show buddy!

rollCARDSroll wrote:If ya wanna go to heaven and walk the streets of gold, you gotta know the password : ROLLCARDSROLL


Welcome to the show buddy!

He'd be guaranteed to lead the state in all statistical categories for goalies...has anyone heard if the cards have officially upgraded the schedule. I've heard New Prague, SCC, EGF, Wayzata, TG, SPA, Sartell all as possibilities.

Nuts&Bolts wrote:St. Louis where I-90 will take you.

Don't think that is ever going to lead you to St. Louis since it runs east and west.

Trent Klatt named head coach at GR.

Grant Clafton added at Greenway

Opening at International Falls. Sad, that thing keeps turning over almost yearly.

Sad to see how far the Falls has fallen. As a Greenway fan I know how that feels. It doesn't look like there is much hope in the future either. None of their youth teams have had success in recent years.

Any word on who the assistant coaches will be at GR? Also I heard Clafton interviewed this morning and he indicated the strong possibility Rapids vs Greenway will happen in 2 seasons.