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Sparlimb wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:51 pm So question for those of you paying more attention than me. Should we be worried with the plethora of 8th and 9th graders on the varsity teams of the state participants? Andover is the only team I've seen made up of mostly juniors (a ton) and seniors. Which is what you normally see on the guys side. I know there are talented younger players that make varsity here and there, but not usually 6-7 per team. Makes me wonder if the youth numbers are falling too much that teams have to go to all grades just to make a varsity team. I would think this gives Andover a huge advantage as their players are just older, stronger and bigger. Thoughts?

Sparlimb wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 3:13 pm

Nostalgic Nerd wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 3:10 pm

Sparlimb wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:51 pm So question for those of you paying more attention than me. Should we be worried with the plethora of 8th and 9th graders on the varsity teams of the state participants? Andover is the only team I've seen made up of mostly juniors (a ton) and seniors. Which is what you normally see on the guys side. I know there are talented younger players that make varsity here and there, but not usually 6-7 per team. Makes me wonder if the youth numbers are falling too much that teams have to go to all grades just to make a varsity team. I would think this gives Andover a huge advantage as their players are just older, stronger and bigger. Thoughts?

Did the depth reduce the amount of underclass over the years? I remember 7th and 8th graders years back but cannot speak to now. Plus I wish they still sold programs to have a closer look.

2024 Tourney Program:

https://www.flipsnack.com/ECA65FCC5A8/2 ... -view.html


https://www.mshsl.org/tournaments/state ... ockey-2023

Nostalgic Nerd wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:03 pm 2-1 Tonka. Ah well fun while it lasted.

cjmhockey19 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:39 pm For the 6th straight season Minnetonka, Andover and Edina all make the semifinals.....time is a flat circle indeed

InThePipes wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 10:09 pm In retrospect (or as some predicted), Northfield probably had no business being seeded.

cjmhockey19 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:40 pm

cjmhockey19 wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:39 pm For the 6th straight season Minnetonka, Andover and Edina all make the semifinals.....time is a flat circle indeed

Also Edina 14-0 all time in state quarters, Minnetonka 10-0. Pure domination

Eagles93 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 23, 2024 1:17 pm What a fantastic game between Dodge County and Orono. Impressed by both teams, sad to see a loser. Dodge County goalie was phenomenal.

girlshockey4ever wrote: ↑Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:12 pm There is a reason we have progressed as a society. Going to this archaic way of tournament play is a disaster if you actually care about finding who the best teams are. If you are one of these "we need graphical representation" people then I guess it works. But for those who want the best teams playing each other on the biggest stage in women's high school hockey IN THE WORLD....then ranking 1-8 is the only reasonable solution.

Green and White Fan wrote: ↑Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:21 pm

girlshockey4ever wrote: ↑Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:12 pm There is a reason we have progressed as a society. Going to this archaic way of tournament play is a disaster if you actually care about finding who the best teams are. If you are one of these "we need graphical representation" people then I guess it works. But for those who want the best teams playing each other on the biggest stage in women's high school hockey IN THE WORLD....then ranking 1-8 is the only reasonable solution.

Why, if you are the best team, what different does it make if you play the 2nd best team in the quarter finals or in the final. Let the girls figure it out on the ice and not some potential biased ratings setting the stage.

Sparlimb wrote: ↑Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:18 pm Warroad dominates the second half of the first period and takes a 1-0 lead over Holy Angels to the break. I saw AHA play HM earlier this year and it was a very even game. Surprised Warroad is finding such success. Could be AHA is nervous.

Green and White Fan wrote: ↑Fri Feb 23, 2024 2:21 pm

girlshockey4ever wrote: ↑Tue Feb 20, 2024 8:12 pm There is a reason we have progressed as a society. Going to this archaic way of tournament play is a disaster if you actually care about finding who the best teams are. If you are one of these "we need graphical representation" people then I guess it works. But for those who want the best teams playing each other on the biggest stage in women's high school hockey IN THE WORLD....then ranking 1-8 is the only reasonable solution.

Why, if you are the best team, what different does it make if you play the 2nd best team in the quarter finals or in the final. Let the girls figure it out on the ice and not some potential biased ratings setting the stage.

Nostalgic Nerd wrote: ↑Fri Feb 23, 2024 6:23 pm HM 2-0 already. Could be a long night.

Sparlimb wrote: ↑Fri Feb 23, 2024 6:44 pm

Nostalgic Nerd wrote: ↑Fri Feb 23, 2024 6:23 pm HM 2-0 already. Could be a long night.

I think you meant celebratory night!

My team is looking pretty good. Andover is better at forechecking, but man does HM create opportunities. 3 goals from no more then 4 feet out.

Nostalgic Nerd wrote: ↑Fri Feb 23, 2024 7:29 pm

Sparlimb wrote: ↑Fri Feb 23, 2024 6:44 pm

Nostalgic Nerd wrote: ↑Fri Feb 23, 2024 6:23 pm HM 2-0 already. Could be a long night.

I think you meant celebratory night!

My team is looking pretty good. Andover is better at forechecking, but man does HM create opportunities. 3 goals from no more then 4 feet out.

Ah makes sense now. Hill and the Maple Grove are up for goalie of the year. 27-11 SOG. Andover head coach must have changed up some lines. For a while early Hill was dominating. Now Andover is killing them badly but the Hill goalie.

Last five minutes was like a 5 on 5 PP lol.