2008 Off-Season U19 AAA Tournaments

ghshockeyfan · Post by **ghshockeyfan** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 9:51 pm

"Stick It to Cancer" April 18-20 is the first I believe - conflicts directly with Phase 3 NDP though I hear? Unfortunate... Here's the scheudle... The TBD team is the MN All Stars - Fighting Squirrels I believe...

http://www.nscsports.org/tmp_images/Sti ... vision.pdf

I assume Meltdown is next, followed by the Schwan Blues tourney in mid-to-late May...

MNHockeyFan · Post by **MNHockeyFan** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:48 pm

The Stick-It-To-Cancer Tournament starts this weekend at Blaine Super Rink. Here are the schedules for the two U19 divisions and for U16:

U19 American: http://www.pointstreak.com/players/play ... sonid=2323

U19 National: http://www.pointstreak.com/players/play ... sonid=2323

U16: http://www.pointstreak.com/players/play ... sonid=2323

As ghs points out there is a direct conflict with NDP Phase 3 so some of the teams will probably be shorthanded for at least some of the games.

joehockey · Post by **joehockey** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 5:55 am

At U19 the St. Croix Saints have 12 players in phase III so I think they are having to add some other players for this tournament. Stick It is always a special tournament for a great cause. I understand they that the ice will have a dye on it so the rinks will all be pink.

Good luck to all involved.

MNHockeyFan · Post by **MNHockeyFan** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 10:53 am

Stick-It-To-Cancer Tournament scores from last night:

U19 American Division
Minnesota Extreme 3, Minnkota Wildcats 1
Walser Red 3, MN All Stars 1
Pink Panthers 4, St. Croix Saints 0
Walser Blue 2, OsXtreme 1

Central · Post by **Central** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 3:49 pm

Any highlights from the Stick It to Cancer tourney?

Saw the scores on-line but difficult to tell what the games were like.

What about pink ice how did that come off?

MNHockeyFan · Post by **MNHockeyFan** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:07 pm

Central wrote:Any highlights from the Stick It to Cancer tourney?

Saw the scores on-line but difficult to tell what the games were like.

What about pink ice how did that come off?

The pink ice was kind of nice and certainly different, but there were some complaints about the dye getting sprayed on the goal posts which rubbed off on the uniforms - not sure if it's permanent or not.

As you can see from the American scores and boxscores almost all of the games were very competitive and there was some good hockey played. Many excellent graduating seniors participated who will be playing in college next year, along with number of very promising younger players.

rwb1351 · Post by **rwb1351** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:42 pm

MNHockeyFan wrote:
Central wrote:Any highlights from the Stick It to Cancer tourney?

Saw the scores on-line but difficult to tell what the games were like.

What about pink ice how did that come off?
The pink ice was kind of nice and certainly different, but there were some complaints about the dye getting sprayed on the goal posts which rubbed off on the uniforms - not sure if it's permanent or not.

As you can see from the American scores and boxscores almost all of the games were very competitive and there was some good hockey played. Many excellent graduating seniors participated who will be playing in college next year, along with number of very promising younger players.

I believe the complaint about the goal posts was do to them being painted prior to the tournament. They appeared very dull, as if they weren't clear coated. I've also heard sufficient time wasn't given for them to dry, thus the paint getting on the equipment.

Hopefully the Super Rink does something to deal with this situation, as many goalies had very expensive equipment essentially ruined.

xwildfan · Post by **xwildfan** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 12:45 pm

How is goalie equipment "essentially ruined" by a little paint?

rwb1351 · Post by **rwb1351** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 2:03 pm

xwildfan wrote:How is goalie equipment "essentially ruined" by a little paint?

The paint is quite bright and i've seen varying amounts on different parts of the goalies equipment. Function-wise... you are correct, it is not broken... however... goalie equipment is not cheap and to pay that much for something and have it ruined is not right in my opinion.

hockeya1a · Post by **hockeya1a** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 2:31 pm

rwb1351 wrote:
xwildfan wrote:How is goalie equipment "essentially ruined" by a little paint?
The paint is quite bright and i've seen varying amounts on different parts of the goalies equipment. Function-wise... you are correct, it is not broken... however... goalie equipment is not cheap and to pay that much for something and have it ruined is not right in my opinion.

Just like puck marks on their pads heaven forbid if you remove
a puck mark.

Silent But Deadly · Post by **Silent But Deadly** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 3:14 pm

rwb1351 wrote:
xwildfan wrote:How is goalie equipment "essentially ruined" by a little paint?
The paint is quite bright and i've seen varying amounts on different parts of the goalies equipment. Function-wise... you are correct, it is not broken... however... goalie equipment is not cheap and to pay that much for something and have it ruined is not right in my opinion.

Must be a goalie parent!

rwb1351 · Post by **rwb1351** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:25 pm

hockeya1a wrote:
rwb1351 wrote:
xwildfan wrote:How is goalie equipment "essentially ruined" by a little paint?
The paint is quite bright and i've seen varying amounts on different parts of the goalies equipment. Function-wise... you are correct, it is not broken... however... goalie equipment is not cheap and to pay that much for something and have it ruined is not right in my opinion.
Just like puck marks on their pads heaven forbid if you remove
a puck mark.

i know you are just being facetious... but thats different. Having pucks hit the equipment is the intended purpose. Having paint smeared all over isn't.

Central · Post by **Central** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:41 pm

rwb1351 wrote:i know you are just being facetious... but thats different. Having pucks hit the equipment is the intended purpose. Having paint smeared all over isn't.

Not a goalie parent but I certainly understand the unhappiness with having paint on the gear....not expected wear and tear for simply playing in a weekend tourney.

hockeya1a · Post by **hockeya1a** » Mon Apr 21, 2008 10:06 pm

rwb1351 wrote:
hockeya1a wrote:
rwb1351 wrote: The paint is quite bright and i've seen varying amounts on different parts of the goalies equipment. Function-wise... you are correct, it is not broken... however... goalie equipment is not cheap and to pay that much for something and have it ruined is not right in my opinion.
Just like puck marks on their pads heaven forbid if you remove
a puck mark.
i know you are just being facetious... but thats different. Having pucks hit the equipment is the intended purpose. Having paint smeared all over isn't.

Yes I was joking, I think it is funny how Superstitious they can be,

Have you tried goof off or goo gone to see if that will take it off?

rwb1351 · Post by **rwb1351** » Tue Apr 22, 2008 10:50 am

Central wrote:
rwb1351 wrote:i know you are just being facetious... but thats different. Having pucks hit the equipment is the intended purpose. Having paint smeared all over isn't.
Not a goalie parent but I certainly understand the unhappiness with having paint on the gear....not expected wear and tear for simply playing in a weekend tourney.

Exactly.

joehockey · Post by **joehockey** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 10:42 am

So what happend in the Meltdown Games? I understand IceCats beat Walser Blue 4-2 at the U19 level. Any other scores?

Rentley · Post by **Rentley** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:08 am

Ice Cats (older group) beat Schwanns 10-0 in U19.

twowayplay · Post by **twowayplay** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 12:10 pm

joehockey wrote:I understand IceCats beat Walser Blue 4-2 at the U19 level.

Walser may have had an edge on puck possesion but U16 Ice Cats put it in the net with some nice goals. 16s going to NDP looked good including Ramsey, Ladner, Williams, Alleva and Buie. Burns was not there. Fun team to watch

joehockey · Post by **joehockey** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:16 pm

twowayplay wrote:
joehockey wrote:I understand IceCats beat Walser Blue 4-2 at the U19 level.
Walser may have had an edge on puck possesion but U16 Ice Cats put it in the net with some nice goals. 16s going to NDP looked good including Ramsey, Ladner, Williams, Alleva and Buie. Burns was not there. Fun team to watch

I thought Buie was playing with the St. Croix Saints she is listed on their roster in program? Did you mean Bona? Both are NDP Rochester bound.

MNHockeyFan · Post by **MNHockeyFan** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:15 pm

Score from tonight's action in U19 Meltdown:

OsXtreme 3, St. Croix Saints 0 (en)

Melvin44 · Post by **Melvin44** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:39 pm

Score from tonight's action in U19 Meltdown.

Shooting Stars 3, Walser Red 0.

Where is OSXtreme from? Is it part of OS summer program?

MNHockeyFan · Post by **MNHockeyFan** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:44 pm

Melvin44 wrote:Where is OSXtreme from? Is it part of OS summer program?

No, not part of OS summer program per se, but Winny Brodt is involved with coaching this spring. Most of the girls are from the South and SW suburbs. Team home page with roster is at:

http://www.osxtremehockey.com/

joehockey · Post by **joehockey** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:15 pm

St. Croix Saints Lost Two Today:

Walser Blue 3 Saints 1
Ice Cats 3 Saints 2

hocktang · Post by **hocktang** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:51 pm

Any update on the OS Extreme?

MNHockeyFan · Post by **MNHockeyFan** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:18 pm

hocktang wrote:Any update on the OS Extreme?

Lost to Icecats 0-3, beat Walser Blue 1-0.