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Pucknutz69 wrote:

Westsidefan wrote:

Can't Never Tried wrote:I see some have Hopkins right up there, anyone one have a little more detail as to why they think they'll rate that high?
I know they had a great season last year, but who's back? who'd they lose?
Not saying they won't do well, I'd just like more info.

Hopkins graduated 4 seniors from last year--three wingers (B. Boyd, Groom and Essel) and their most experienced defender (Greene). While the wingers didn't have huge point totals they gave depth in different line combinations and created and finished. The biggest challenge will be replacing that depth and if the defense can mature in front of one of the best goalies in the state, Alex Fons, they could give teams trouble. Having Skalbeck and Boyd back will also create some offense.

Just my thoughts but I bet you will see a huge drop off in points for T. Boyd.

Westsidefan wrote:

Pucknutz69 wrote:

Westsidefan wrote: Hopkins graduated 4 seniors from last year--three wingers (B. Boyd, Groom and Essel) and their most experienced defender (Greene). While the wingers didn't have huge point totals they gave depth in different line combinations and created and finished. The biggest challenge will be replacing that depth and if the defense can mature in front of one of the best goalies in the state, Alex Fons, they could give teams trouble. Having Skalbeck and Boyd back will also create some offense.

Just my thoughts but I bet you will see a huge drop off in points for T. Boyd.

That is a possibility if they have difficulty replacing the depth noted above and teams are able to focus on him more. He scored on the power play a lot as well, so that remains to be seen for this year. Still will be a good, pesky, counter-attacking team. Don't turn the puck over against them or it will be 2 on 1 coming the other way in a hurry.

Can't Never Tried wrote:

Westsidefan wrote:

Pucknutz69 wrote:
Just my thoughts but I bet you will see a huge drop off in points for T. Boyd.

That is a possibility if they have difficulty replacing the depth noted above and teams are able to focus on him more. He scored on the power play a lot as well, so that remains to be seen for this year. Still will be a good, pesky, counter-attacking team. Don't turn the puck over against them or it will be 2 on 1 coming the other way in a hurry.

I'll get a first hand look as Rogers plays their season opener against Hopkins at Rogers 12/4

Govs93 wrote:

Can't Never Tried wrote:

Westsidefan wrote: That is a possibility if they have difficulty replacing the depth noted above and teams are able to focus on him more. He scored on the power play a lot as well, so that remains to be seen for this year. Still will be a good, pesky, counter-attacking team. Don't turn the puck over against them or it will be 2 on 1 coming the other way in a hurry.

I'll get a first hand look as Rogers plays their season opener against Hopkins at Rogers 12/4

Just don't stand behind the Rogers net... after you leave the rink, it might take your eyes quite a while to get rid of that redish tinge.

It's a JOKE! Relax.

wbmd wrote:Pre-season AA rankings from Geocities.com


MN Boys Hockey Website
Class AA Rankings

2008-2009 Season

1. Edina
Eden Prairie
Hill-Murray
Academy Of Holy Angels
Bloomington Jefferson
Duluth East
Hopkins
Benilde-St. Margaret's
White Bear Lake
Roseau
Centennial
Blaine
Minnetonka
Moorhead
Burnsville
Cretin-Derham Hall

pondyplayer93 wrote:

wbmd wrote:Pre-season AA rankings from Geocities.com


MN Boys Hockey Website
Class AA Rankings

2008-2009 Season

1. Edina
Eden Prairie
Hill-Murray
Academy Of Holy Angels
Bloomington Jefferson
Duluth East
Hopkins
Benilde-St. Margaret's
White Bear Lake
Roseau
Centennial
Blaine
Minnetonka
Moorhead
Burnsville
Cretin-Derham Hall

do you have a link to this website?