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Which teams really take advantage of having a home game traditionally. To add some spin to it, which arenas are hardest to walk out of with a win?

Roseau Memorial Arena is probably the toughest to win in over the past few years, maybe ever.

boblee wrote:Roseau Memorial Arena is probably the toughest to win in over the past few years, maybe ever.

Bob, how many times does Roseau face a team as good as them? Is it a tough arena to play in or is it the home of a tough team that plays at the arena?

Give me the .500 team that has an awkward venue over the perennial power. Minnetonka's home arena used to be tiny. Do they still use the same one?

Truth is most of the state will never see Roseau's home rink for a high school game. Not many teams make the trip.

I played once on the iron range at a rink that is underground. Can't remember if it was Eveleth or Virginia or where. That thing HAS to be tough to play in for a visiting HS team.

For me, I have to say Jefferson or Burnsville. Their fans are right behind you, and are one of the best at being apart of the game. Overall, it is tough to walk out of either of those places. Roseau is also, very, very tough. For the metro area, Jefferson and Burnsville are def. in the top.

boblee wrote:Roseau Memorial Arena is probably the toughest to win in over the past few years, maybe ever.

I agree both roseau and the old warroad arena.

And also the JINX of the DECC

O-townClown wrote:

boblee wrote:Roseau Memorial Arena is probably the toughest to win in over the past few years, maybe ever.

Bob, how many times does Roseau face a team as good as them? Is it a tough arena to play in or is it the home of a tough team that plays at the arena?

Give me the .500 team that has an awkward venue over the perennial power. Minnetonka's home arena used to be tiny. Do they still use the same one?

Truth is most of the state will never see Roseau's home rink for a high school game. Not many teams make the trip.

I played once on the iron range at a rink that is underground. Can't remember if it was Eveleth or Virginia or where. That thing HAS to be tough to play in for a visiting HS team.

Long drive, small, cold arena. Small, cold, underground locker rooms. Spells disaster for any visiting teams.

The trip up to Roseau alone is pretty daunting.

They're not in the poll, but historically I'd give some credit to Cloquet. Duluth East hasn't won there in a long time, and they play there every year.

aldrich

O-townClown wrote:

boblee wrote:Roseau Memorial Arena is probably the toughest to win in over the past few years, maybe ever.

Bob, how many times does Roseau face a team as good as them? Is it a tough arena to play in or is it the home of a tough team that plays at the arena?

Give me the .500 team that has an awkward venue over the perennial power. Minnetonka's home arena used to be tiny. Do they still use the same one?

Truth is most of the state will never see Roseau's home rink for a high school game. Not many teams make the trip.

I played once on the iron range at a rink that is underground. Can't remember if it was Eveleth or Virginia or where. That thing HAS to be tough to play in for a visiting HS team.

No they play at Pagel now

boblee wrote:
Long drive, small, cold arena. Small, cold, underground locker rooms. Spells disaster for any visiting teams.

i wouldnt say the locker rooms or the arena itself are too cold or small. long drive though? definitely.

The Weight Room wrote:

boblee wrote:
Long drive, small, cold arena. Small, cold, underground locker rooms. Spells disaster for any visiting teams.

i wouldnt say the locker rooms or the arena itself are too cold or small. long drive though? definitely.

I went up there my junior year and the locker room was so crammed that we had to take turns getting dressed.

Although I've never been to a game there, after reading the book blades of glory i hear Elk River is a tough rink to play in. Any feedback there? has it struggled in the past few years as ER hasn't been quite as good?

Tigerpride2 wrote:Although I've never been to a game there, after reading the book blades of glory i hear Elk River is a tough rink to play in. Any feedback there? has it struggled in the past few years as ER hasn't been quite as good?

Still tough, but the teams haven't been what they once were so that can make a difference. Make sure you wear your Sorels.

Tartan arena
6 - 1 Including win over Hill

thorhockey wrote:Tartan arena

thorhockey... King of the One-Liners!

boblee wrote:
I went up there my junior year and the locker room was so crammed that we had to take turns getting dressed.

i also went up there my junior year and the locker rooms werent any smaller than most rinks....maybe things have changed since then.

Braemar Arena

Where's HOF to sing the praises of Buffalo? That's usually a fairly wild place.

Braemar by far IMO

Braemar is a very, very tough place to win. No doubt.

Govs93 wrote:

thorhockey wrote:Tartan arena

thorhockey... King of the One-Liners!

I thought that was bobber...

Roseau has gotta be the toughest place to play a road game. No doubt.

DE at the DECC? undefeated at home.

[quote="Duluth 4"]DE at the DECC? undefeated at home.[/quote]

The size of the arena makes the DECC a somewhat sterile environment for all but the biggest games of the season, but this year East has certainly controlled their home ice very well. Which is a very good thing, considering the section tournament is there.