Try-outs for 2002 girls for Team MN going to Europe

[Tigerhockey2012]

There once was a young girl from Mound
Whose muscles were big and round
Her slap shot was fast
Huge points she amassed
And now she is Olympic bound
The end.

I don't know if anyone said she is going to the Olympics. I'll let it play out but she is very likely going D1 unless some unforseen circumstance prevents it. That is my prediction and given some of the other girls I've seen that have gotten the scholarship, I think she is definitely on that path.

[pepperpot]

You made my point perfectly never. You think my opinion is "strange", yet you don't think its strange when statements are made, which they were and continue to be, that this 13 year old girl shoots harder than any girl at any level, and whose strength is compared to a full grown man. I will continue to call those who support that statement stupid, or ignorant, or on the pipe, and NO, I don't have to see her to have that opinion. It's crazy to even hint at such a idea. Be clear: I wish the kid all the luck in the world, I'm sure she's a fine player and I obviously don't blame the kid for the absurdity that has been written on this subject. Actually, I feel you numbskulls who are pumping her up to be the next Drago on ice is making a huge mistake. You are setting her up for failure and expectations which she may have a hard time fulfilling. On her way to D1, huh? So if she doesn't make it, does she view her life as a failure because her "Career" didn't pan out the way the powder-pant predictors said it would? Does "unforeseen" mean grades, attitude, burn-out, injury, leveling off, etc. etc.? Please spare me the pontificating. Based on the constant posts you write about different players I suggest you worry about the log in your eye instead of the splinter in mine. And get off the pipe, it will ruin your teeth.

[InigoMontoya]

I hate to be the one to enter a post actually related to the title, but...how did tryouts go?

It went great, it is really cool to see how strong girls hockey is in Minnesota. A lot of talented young girls and some really good hockey IQ's for 2002's. It's even funnier to watch two girls giving each other the business in the corner and then walk out the locker room looking like 70 pound Barbie dolls. Good stuff!

How many were there?
How many were selected?

I heard that the selection is heavily weighted toward one summer program. Is that because there was a disproportionate number of those kids at the tryout, or because those kids are better, or is it not true?

[36Guy]

I hate to be the one to enter a post actually related to the title, but...how did tryouts go?

It went great, it is really cool to see how strong girls hockey is in Minnesota. A lot of talented young girls and some really good hockey IQ's for 2002's. It's even funnier to watch two girls giving each other the business in the corner and then walk out the locker room looking like 70 pound Barbie dolls. Good stuff!

How many were there?
How many were selected?

About 51 girls, They were looking for 17..9F, 6D and 2G. Don't know final number though they were debating if they were all strong enough or if they were going to bring in a couple from another try-out location. My gut is they ended up taking 17 from Minnesota.

[36Guy]

It went great, it is really cool to see how strong girls hockey is in Minnesota. A lot of talented young girls and some really good hockey IQ's for 2002's. It's even funnier to watch two girls giving each other the business in the corner and then walk out the locker room looking like 70 pound Barbie dolls. Good stuff!

How many were there?
How many were selected?

I heard that the selection is heavily weighted toward one summer program. Is that because there was a disproportionate number of those kids at the tryout, or because those kids are better, or is it not true?

There were a lot of Machine girls there, which most of them are pretty good but other girls showed well too! I can guarantee you, I know all 5 evaluators and they could care less what sticker was on their helmet.

In General most of the top girls in the Metro play on 1-3 teams in their age group...Just for the record, I am well aware that their are plenty of "top" girls on other teams as well.

[Bulldog3489]

Tiger, think about what you are saying. You're digging a hole. "She is definitely bigger than several adult males I know." LMFAO, so what?! Admit it Dad, you're reaching! LOL!!
http://hockeygods.com/images/7062-Verne ... tanley_Cup

Just a rough estimate she is probably about 5'8" maybe 180 to 190lbs. Do you know any adult males smaller than that? You've never seen her but you feel fully qualified to comment on her? Hmmm. Dad? No. Mine is about 5'3" 110lbs. Certainly not stronger than any adult male nor as big. A good player but not on the level of this one. Maybe go watch her and then get back to me.

Wow. So you are saying she is already heavier than every player on the women's Olympic team, including Hilary Knight, in 8th grade?

[zambonidriver]

Great Job to all

Forward:
Madelyn Skeleton
Forward:
Kensie Malone



Forward:
Tella Jungels
Defense:
Kennedy Little
Defense:
Rory Guilday
Goalie:
Addy Olson
Alternate Forward:
Jenna Korinek
Alternate Forward:
Mackenzie Bourgerie
Alternate Defense:
Jordann Swingle

Forward:
Krista Martinson
Forward:
Emily Bayless



Forward:
Vivian Jungels
Defense:
Sophie Robinson
Defense:
Maggie Nicholson
Goalie:
Josie Bothun
Alternate Forward:
Josie Helling
Alternate Forward:
Peyton Parent
Alternate Defense:
Kylie Melz
Alternate Goalie:
Elsa Kurtz

Forward:
Lacey Martin
Forward:
Sydney Langseth
Forward:
Lindsay Maloney



Defense:
Addison Hackley
Defense:
Abby Nelson
Alternate Forward:
Morgan Albrecht
Alternate Forward:
Bridget Mcguire
Alternate Defense:
Holly Eckers
Alternate Goalie:
Brynn Dulac

[Nevertoomuchhockey]

Thx zamboni. Would it be possible to list home association (winter) and or AAA affiliation (off season)? Just curious.

[zambonidriver]

Great Job to all

Forward:
Madelyn Skeleton Andover Machine 02
Forward:
Kensie Malone Armstronge cooper



Forward:
Tella Jungels Edina Machine 02
Defense:
Kennedy Little
Defense:
Rory Guilday
Goalie:
Addy Olson Wayzata
Alternate Forward:
Jenna Korinek
Alternate Forward:
Mackenzie Bourgerie NWC
Alternate Defense:
Jordann Swingle Sartell

Forward:
Krista Martinson
Forward:
Emily Bayless



Forward:
Vivian Jungels Edina machine 02
Defense:
Sophie Robinson
Defense:
Maggie Nicholson Mtka Machine 02
Goalie:
Josie Bothun St. Paul Highland Os selects Blades 02
Alternate Forward:
Josie Helling Mtka Blades 02
Alternate Forward:
Peyton Parent
Alternate Defense:
Kylie Melz
Alternate Goalie:
Elsa Kurtz

Forward:
Lacey Martin Mtka Machine 02
Forward:
Sydney Langseth Eden Prairie
Forward:
Lindsay Maloney Lake ville South Machine 02



Defense:
Addison Hackley Wayzata
Defense:
Abby Nelson
Alternate Forward:
Morgan Albrecht
Alternate Forward:
Bridget Mcguire
Alternate Defense:
Holly Eckers
Alternate Goalie:
Brynn Dulac

[DrGaf]

You made my point perfectly never. You think my opinion is "strange", yet you don't think its strange when statements are made, which they were and continue to be, that this 13 year old girl shoots harder than any girl at any level, and whose strength is compared to a full grown man. I will continue to call those who support that statement stupid, or ignorant, or on the pipe, and NO, I don't have to see her to have that opinion. It's crazy to even hint at such a idea. Be clear: I wish the kid all the luck in the world, I'm sure she's a fine player and I obviously don't blame the kid for the absurdity that has been written on this subject. Actually, I feel you numbskulls who are pumping her up to be the next Drago on ice is making a huge mistake. You are setting her up for failure and expectations which she may have a hard time fulfilling. On her way to D1, huh? So if she doesn't make it, does she view her life as a failure because her "Career" didn't pan out the way the powder-pant predictors said it would? Does "unforeseen" mean grades, attitude, burn-out, injury, leveling off, etc. etc.? Please spare me the pontificating. Based on the constant posts you write about different players I suggest you worry about the log in your eye instead of the splinter in mine. And get off the pipe, it will ruin your teeth.

I haven't had a girl skater in years, but I still check in and see what is going on.

All I can see going on currently, is that pepperpot acts like a jackass.

I would suggest everyone just ignores the troll and he'll go hide back under his bridge ... with his pipe ... soon enough.

[jg2112]

Great Job to all

Forward:
Madelyn Skeleton Andover Machine 02
Forward:
Kensie Malone Armstronge cooper



Forward:
Tella Jungels Edina Machine 02
Defense:
Kennedy Little
Defense:
Rory Guilday
Goalie:
Addy Olson Wayzata
Alternate Forward:
Jenna Korinek
Alternate Forward:
Mackenzie Bourgerie NWC
Alternate Defense:
Jordann Swingle Sartell

Forward:
Krista Martinson
Forward:
Emily Bayless



Forward:
Vivian Jungels Edina machine 02
Defense:
Sophie Robinson
Defense:
Maggie Nicholson Mtka Machine 02
Goalie:
Josie Bothun St. Paul Highland Os selects Blades 02
Alternate Forward:
Josie Helling Mtka Blades 02
Alternate Forward:
Peyton Parent
Alternate Defense:
Kylie Melz
Alternate Goalie:
Elsa Kurtz

Forward:
Lacey Martin Mtka Machine 02
Forward:
Sydney Langseth Eden Prairie
Forward:
Lindsay Maloney Lake ville South Machine 02



Defense:
Addison Hackley Wayzata
Defense:
Abby Nelson
Alternate Forward:
Morgan Albrecht
Alternate Forward:
Bridget Mcguire
Alternate Defense:
Holly Eckers
Alternate Goalie:
Brynn Dulac

Congrats to your daughter Zamboni.

A few others:

Dulac is Minnetonka / OS Selects 02-03 (plays with my daughter)
Hackley plays for the Ice Cougars
Albrecht is Lakeville South / Machine 02
Melz, Helling, Guilday and Bayless are all Tonka, I believe.

[zambonidriver]

She was extremely excited. It will be a great trip for her and her mom!!!!