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keepyourheadup wrote:I'll apologize in advance.....the chances of winning Mr. Hockey while playing at Mankato West are almost zero. Right or wrong I think most of us realize thats the case.

Totally agree

keepyourheadup wrote:I didn't mention Hendrickson but yes I would say the same thing about his numbers.

Thank you, Hendrickson is a really good HS player, signed to play with SCSU as a sophmore, helped his team get to state the past couple years, however does that make him mr. hockey? I don't think so, he has good size but I see him struggling in juniors and not doing anything at SCSU, if they still take him. He's not that good as some think and is a crybaby.

keepyourheadup wrote:I'll apologize in advance.....the chances of winning Mr. Hockey while playing at Mankato West are almost zero. Right or wrong I think most of us realize thats the case.

well I think at the least, if Rantanen gets to be a candidate that's enough of an honor and in all reality when was the last time a high school player in all of Class A was chosen for Mr. Hockey? It might've been Pohl with Red Wing in what 98' (I think)?

I understand where you're coming from though Mankato West does not have the established tradition as many other Minnesota High School programs do.

Are only seniors considered?

ryno44 wrote:

keepyourheadup wrote:I didn't mention Hendrickson but yes I would say the same thing about his numbers.

Thank you, Hendrickson is a really good HS player, signed to play with SCSU as a sophmore, helped his team get to state the past couple years, however does that make him mr. hockey? I don't think so, he has good size but I see him struggling in juniors and not doing anything at SCSU, if they still take him. He's not that good as some think and is a crybaby.

Typical Hibbing Critic that we are all sick of that doesnt know much about hockey as we all know hendrickson commited as a junior after leading his team in points by a large margin the last 3 years and leading Team North in the fall elite league the last 2 years in statistics also, and made it all the way to New York for the national deal and stated good numbers out there as well, I wouldn't say he will have a struggling future all I see is a hockey player that will help out any team he belongs to and a great college player if he keeps working at it with size and passion. Also i think Patrick Moore from Grand Rapids could likely squeeze in as a candidate with his tough schedule and his consistent numbers .
Rau will be the favorite as we all should expect and agree on.

THUNDERHAWKS HOCKEY

WHAFightingSaints wrote:Are only seniors considered?

yes the Mr. Hockey award is awarded to the "most outstanding senior high school player in the state of Minnesota"

The constant bickering between Hibbing and Virginia fans sure does get tiresome...

Whether it's a on purpose or not, many of the most recent Mr. Hockey finalists have been Gopher Recruits, that being said here is my opinion on the front runners for the award;

1) Kyle Rau F (Eden Prairie) UM Gophers
-One of the big highlights of Minnesota High School hockey. He has put up big numbers in big games for the previous two seasons and is at it again with 31 points through 13 games. He is small, but can wheel and score with the best of them.

2) Tony Cameranesi F (Wayzata) UMD Bulldogs
-Tony is an incredibly fast skater and is a great set-up man. He is sitting up at 37 points through 15 games at the moment. Right now, I would say he is the most enjoyable player in the state to watch.

3) Max Everson D (Edina) HU Crimson
-Everson is probably the best overall defenseman in the state this year. He is very poised with the puck, and has enough strength to overpower almost every forechecker coming his way. He is the anchor to one of the best teams in the state in Edina, and had the chance to play for the US Development program this fall.


Next few are in no particular order;

I feel as if there will be a couple class A finalists this year. Based off right now, I think there will be a toss-up between Tyler Heinonen (Delano), Garret Skrbich (Hermantown), Ville Rantanen (Mankato West), Garret Hendrickson (Virgina-MIB)

Wildcards;

I am not sure who will else will get to go to the Rivercentre, but here are some more names that will most likely make it, but will need to end the season strong to get the call.

1st Tier:
Molenaar EP
Controneo Hill
LaBate AHA
Fogarty Edina

2nd Tier:
Seeler EP
Frawley Tonka
Shutt Tonka
Sit Edina
Bahe Hill
Wahlin WBL
Steinhauser BSM
Daly BSM


Birkinbine WBL
Becker Hill
Dockry Burns



Rest:
Omdahl Roseau
Moore GR
Bonner Osseo
Brodzinski Blaine
Barbato CDH

(There is probably way more you can name off. I realize that these are mostly metro players)

scarlethockey33 wrote:

WHAFightingSaints wrote:Are only seniors considered?

yes the Mr. Hockey award is awarded to the "most outstanding senior high school player in the state of Minnesota"

They don't necessarily have to be a senior, it has to be their last year of high school hockey. Ness and Bjugstad both skipped their senior year of high school to go on to the U one year early.

nikebauer05 wrote:

scarlethockey33 wrote:

WHAFightingSaints wrote:Are only seniors considered?

yes the Mr. Hockey award is awarded to the "most outstanding senior high school player in the state of Minnesota"

They don't necessarily have to be a senior, it has to be their last year of high school hockey. Ness and Bjugstad both skipped their senior year of high school to go on to the U one year early.

Yeah but I believe they were both academic seniors which is what allowed them to win the award, they didn't skip their senior seasons really they just went through high school faster than usual if that makes sense

In my eyes there is no real clear cut, absolute favorite like there has been in years before. But if I had a vote I'd go Everson

hshockeyfan53 wrote:

nikebauer05 wrote:

scarlethockey33 wrote: yes the Mr. Hockey award is awarded to the "most outstanding senior high school player in the state of Minnesota"

They don't necessarily have to be a senior, it has to be their last year of high school hockey. Ness and Bjugstad both skipped their senior year of high school to go on to the U one year early.

Yeah but I believe they were both academic seniors which is what allowed them to win the award, they didn't skip their senior seasons really they just went through high school faster than usual if that makes sense

Yes I should have clarified that, I made it sound like they skipped a year without doing the work for it.

we all know the winner is gonna be a gopher

Northfan99 wrote:we all know the winner is gonna be a gopher

Well it just so happens that the Gophers are getting the kid who's been the clear cut favorite all year.

HockeyMN1 wrote:

Northfan99 wrote:we all know the winner is gonna be a gopher

Well it just so happens that the Gophers are getting the kid who's been the clear cut favorite all year.

And the Gophers will take him right out of high school...

PuckU126 wrote:

HockeyMN1 wrote:

Northfan99 wrote:we all know the winner is gonna be a gopher

Well it just so happens that the Gophers are getting the kid who's been the clear cut favorite all year.

And the Gophers will take him right out of high school...

He's an exceptional talent. Probably would be one of the fastest on the gophs right now. His size will hurt him but he still should be fine next year with all that speed and raw talent.

HockeyMN1 wrote:

PuckU126 wrote:

HockeyMN1 wrote: Well it just so happens that the Gophers are getting the kid who's been the clear cut favorite all year.

And the Gophers will take him right out of high school...

He's an exceptional talent. Probably would be one of the fastest on the gophs right now. His size will hurt him but he still should be fine next year with all that speed and raw talent.

With this trend The Don has, we shall see next year..

Nobody wins Mr Hockey on the basis of one outstanding season. Will need to have much greater body of work and strong hockey credentials outside of HS.

a name that i personally forgot was AJ Reid out of STA, any chance that he gets on the list for a candidate?

HockeyMN1 wrote:

PuckU126 wrote:

HockeyMN1 wrote: Well it just so happens that the Gophers are getting the kid who's been the clear cut favorite all year.

And the Gophers will take him right out of high school...

He's an exceptional talent. Probably would be one of the fastest on the gophs right now. His size will hurt him but he still should be fine next year with all that speed and raw talent.

Another objective opinion from HockeyMN1. Good God kid!

shakey wrote:

HockeyMN1 wrote:

PuckU126 wrote: And the Gophers will take him right out of high school...

He's an exceptional talent. Probably would be one of the fastest on the gophs right now. His size will hurt him but he still should be fine next year with all that speed and raw talent.

Another objective opinion from HockeyMN1. Good God kid!

Oh yea I'm the only one on this board

HockeyMN1 wrote:

shakey wrote:

HockeyMN1 wrote: He's an exceptional talent. Probably would be one of the fastest on the gophs right now. His size will hurt him but he still should be fine next year with all that speed and raw talent.

Another objective opinion from HockeyMN1. Good God kid!

Oh yea I'm the only one on this board

Go do your homework. You have a big game tonight.

shakey wrote:

HockeyMN1 wrote:

shakey wrote: Another objective opinion from HockeyMN1. Good God kid!

Oh yea I'm the only one on this board

Go do your homework. You have a big game tonight.

Don't belittle me, I'm an adult.

Come on guys; let's get back on topic or this thread will be locked.

nikebauer05 wrote:

scarlethockey33 wrote:

WHAFightingSaints wrote:Are only seniors considered?

yes the Mr. Hockey award is awarded to the "most outstanding senior high school player in the state of Minnesota"

They don't necessarily have to be a senior, it has to be their last year of high school hockey. Ness and Bjugstad both skipped their senior year of high school to go on to the U one year early.

By this time of the year (second semester) they have to academically be seniors.