Rogers opting up next year

gitter · Post by **gitter** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 10:49 am

TheHockeyDJ wrote:The funny thing is even with those southern schools (and their whining about playing in a scenic town like Duluth and the palace that is Amsoil Arena), when was the last time Elk River won it? Back in 01?

The funnier thing is when was the last time Rapids won it? Back in 1980?

almostashappy · Post by **almostashappy** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 11:15 am

goldy313 wrote:They are made after all teams are placed in a class, including those that opt up or petition down, there are rules concerning the difference in the amount of teams sections can have, it's 2 I believe.

Which is why where the enrollment cut off will be is interesting, Rochester Century is the smallest AA school, if they are below the threshold and don't opt up someone will have to replace them in 1AA. Hastings would be the most likely school but Rosemount, AV, Eastview, Eagan, and STA are all possibilities as well.

If MSHSL keeps to their goal of geographically compact sections and contiguous boundaries, Eastview, Eagan and STA couldn't move to 1AA as they lack a shared border with a 1AA school.

I still like the idea of a counter-clockwise shuffle around the 494/694 circle that would send Prior Lake and Burnsville to 1AA, and back-fill 2AA with teams from 6AA. Bring 6AA up to size with a team or two from 5AA, and then place Rogers in 5AA.

If only minor adjustments are the goal, then Hastings to 1AA and STA to 3AA.

puck81 · Post by **puck81** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 7:06 pm

How about eliminating all sections and seeding the teams 1-64 and have it out. The sweet 16 could play at bigger venues and the final 8 go to the big dance in St. Paul.

TheHockeyDJ · Post by **TheHockeyDJ** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 7:11 pm

gitter wrote:
TheHockeyDJ wrote:The funny thing is even with those southern schools (and their whining about playing in a scenic town like Duluth and the palace that is Amsoil Arena), when was the last time Elk River won it? Back in 01?
The funnier thing is when was the last time Rapids won it? Back in 1980?

2007. Took East to OT in 2010.

CB00 · Post by **CB00** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 7:26 pm

TheHockeyDJ wrote:
gitter wrote:
TheHockeyDJ wrote:The funny thing is even with those southern schools (and their whining about playing in a scenic town like Duluth and the palace that is Amsoil Arena), when was the last time Elk River won it? Back in 01?
The funnier thing is when was the last time Rapids won it? Back in 1980?

2007. Took East to OT in 2010.

Elk River won their section in 02,04 and 05. ER wasn't in 7AA , pretty tough to win the section when you're not in!

almostashappy · Post by **almostashappy** » Fri Feb 01, 2013 7:55 pm

puck81 wrote:How about eliminating all sections and seeding the teams 1-64 and have it out. The sweet 16 could play at bigger venues and the final 8 go to the big dance in St. Paul.

So now that someone from 6AA has weighed in on the topic....

gitter · Post by **gitter** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:33 pm

TheHockeyDJ wrote:
gitter wrote:
TheHockeyDJ wrote:The funny thing is even with those southern schools (and their whining about playing in a scenic town like Duluth and the palace that is Amsoil Arena), when was the last time Elk River won it? Back in 01?
The funnier thing is when was the last time Rapids won it? Back in 1980?

2007. Took East to OT in 2010.

Elk River wasn't even in 7AA in 2001, so why would I think you were talking about a section championship, especially since ER won their section in '02, '04 and '05 as well (as well not a part of 7AA)?

But now that you've clarified, clearly GR 2 section titles since 1991 is an impressive feat. Please carry on.