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Lady Rams Creates Easier Path To State
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 2:59 pm
by upnorthguy
It looks like a High Probability Elk River is moved to Section 7AA. Which I predicted. According to a couple of my inside sources.
The Rams knew this would happen. Great Strategy. Run from Warroad. Its too late I believe for Warroad to counter punch and move in to the 8AA. Would of loved to see the Roseau strategy of moving back to A with Warroad following them.
I think we (Moorhead) will give them a good fight in the section and Also Bemidji and North Wright County.
If they think their going to blow through this section. I dont think so. Although it is much easier than through Warroad.
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 4:02 pm
by Melvin44
Rosseau did what Warroad should've. they played 3 very close games and I'm not sure Warroad wanted to follow. I wish them the best.
I do like your Moorhead team. Do you still keep your goalie? She was great against us.
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 4:30 pm
by State Champ 97
Betsy Miller (goalie from Moorhead) graduates. They do have a freshman that played a few games for them coming back. Moorhead 14U will not send much up to the varsity to help. Stenerson will still be there.
Posted: Sat Mar 14, 2009 12:15 pm
by Letitice
Watched Moorhead play a few times this year and was not impressed. Roseau will have its way with this section.... If Stenerson was smart she would jump into Crookston's or Warroad's program so she would have a chance at seeing a state tourney. Roseau is just too good and will be for years. They have the numbers and are DEEP!!
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:28 am
by upnorthguy
Letitice wrote:Watched Moorhead play a few times this year and was not impressed. Roseau will have its way with this section.... If Stenerson was smart she would jump into Crookston's or Warroad's program so she would have a chance at seeing a state tourney. Roseau is just too good and will be for years. They have the numbers and are DEEP!!
Stenerson is staying here. She already has the D-1 opportunities. And we will win the section. Conquer the 8A section first and get by Warroad then tell me how great you are.
We played Roseau once this year and Elk River twice. Elk River handled us both times 6-1, 6-0. I believe your game against us was 5-4 with your impact seniors. Now that your impact seniors are gone your team is weaker and were going to be ready.
From a section perspective we now have a chance to take this section with Roseau replacing Elk River. Thanks Roseau for giving us this new opportunity.
Roseau is not deep. 14A's are not a true indicator. Most of the real good 14UA players are already on their varsity teams. Such as Illikainen - Grand Rapids 94, Curtis - Elk River 94, and I'm sure their are many more.
I must admit Roseau has always had great spin on things and are a great propaganda machine. But the upnorthguy is on to you.
The biggest value in this section will be goaltending. Atleast a 90% Save percentage will be required. This statistic needs to substantiated by disregarding the below 500 teams and calculating the save percentage against above 500 Teams (Quality Shots)
Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 3:41 pm
by Letitice
Wow Upnorth, you really need to relax! First of all, I am
NOT from Roseau or Warroad thankfully. Second of all, Roseau does have some 14u girls that could have and maybe should have played varsity this year but they were obviously happy with what they had on varsity this year. They have great numbers with the youth teams coming up and are very strong at those levels. I like to alway think positive too, but Roseau has some very talented players that the Spuds will have to reckon with. I do agree that goaltending will be huge and will make or break most teams next year!!

Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 4:49 pm
by State Champ 97
I will agree with letitice (geez did I say that) Roseau has very strong teams at the 14 and 12 UA levels. They will be able to compete very well in AA.
Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 11:22 pm
by puckster22
Upnorthguy wrote :
"We played Roseau once this year and Elk River twice. Elk River handled us both times 6-1, 6-0. I believe your game against us was 5-4 with your impact seniors. Now that your impact seniors are gone your team is weaker and were going to be ready."
It's time to get your facts straight. Roseau played Moorhead twice this year. This first time, they had their back-up goaltender in, because they knew you were a weak team. Also, they rolled all three lines and played all 3 defensive pairs. This was no contest. SOG first game was 42-21.
The second game was a blow-out, 5 to zip. SOG 45-17! Obviously, you weren't at either of these games. Roseau won both, in case you didn't know! Right now, Roseau is so strong at every level, it will be a while before you see a section final!
Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:18 am
by Rocketwrister
Someone sounds pretty bitter....
Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 12:54 pm
by hshockeyfan40
upnorthguy wrote:Letitice wrote:Watched Moorhead play a few times this year and was not impressed. Roseau will have its way with this section.... If Stenerson was smart she would jump into Crookston's or Warroad's program so she would have a chance at seeing a state tourney. Roseau is just too good and will be for years. They have the numbers and are DEEP!!
Stenerson is staying here. She already has the D-1 opportunities. And we will win the section. Conquer the 8A section first and get by Warroad then tell me how great you are.
We played Roseau once this year and Elk River twice. Elk River handled us both times 6-1, 6-0. I believe your game against us was 5-4 with your impact seniors. Now that your impact seniors are gone your team is weaker and were going to be ready.
From a section perspective we now have a chance to take this section with Roseau replacing Elk River. Thanks Roseau for giving us this new opportunity.
Roseau is not deep. 14A's are not a true indicator. Most of the real good 14UA players are already on their varsity teams. Such as Illikainen - Grand Rapids 94, Curtis - Elk River 94, and I'm sure their are many more.
I must admit Roseau has always had great spin on things and are a great propaganda machine. But the upnorthguy is on to you.
The biggest value in this section will be goaltending. Atleast a 90% Save percentage will be required. This statistic needs to substantiated by disregarding the below 500 teams and calculating the save percentage against above 500 Teams (Quality Shots)
Roseau played moorhead in moorhead and beat them 5-0
TOO MUCH
Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 7:48 pm
by hipcheck
Roseau loses too much from this years team that will not be replaced by players from the 14U team. Not one player moving up wll be an impact player at the varsity level. Goaltending will be O.K. but they lose too much fire power due to graduation.
Re: TOO MUCH
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 11:35 am
by upnorthguy
hipcheck wrote:Roseau loses too much from this years team that will not be replaced by players from the 14U team. Not one player moving up wll be an impact player at the varsity level. Goaltending will be O.K. but they lose too much fire power due to graduation.
Wow. Someone finally sees the light here.
Re: TOO MUCH
Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 11:01 pm
by DmanDad1980
upnorthguy wrote:hipcheck wrote:Roseau loses too much from this years team that will not be replaced by players from the 14U team. Not one player moving up wll be an impact player at the varsity level. Goaltending will be O.K. but they lose too much fire power due to graduation.
Wow. Someone finally sees the light here.
Yeah, the goal light a flashing for many years to come behind Roseau opponents nets...
Go Rams
Re: Lady Rams Creates Easier Path To State
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:00 pm
by ACTUALFORMERPLAYER
upnorthguy wrote:It looks like a High Probability Elk River is moved to Section 7AA. Which I predicted. According to a couple of my inside sources.
The Rams knew this would happen. Great Strategy. Run from Warroad. Its too late I believe for Warroad to counter punch and move in to the 8AA. Would of loved to see the Roseau strategy of moving back to A with Warroad following them.
I think we (Moorhead) will give them a good fight in the section and Also Bemidji and North Wright County.
If they think their going to blow through this section. I dont think so. Although it is much easier than through Warroad.

Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:19 pm
by SportsMa
Way to go, Rams! Good Luck at State!
Roseau is scared
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 1:34 am
by eastonhock
roseau knew they couldnt get by warroad to make it to state so they went AA..you could make the argument that section 8A was better than section 8AA this year in girls high school hockey..but congrats to roseau and good luck at state!
ps im not a warrior fan, just stating the obvious..warroad beat roseau twice in girls high school hockey..and the last score was 5-0 warroad..so if anyone wants to argue this one be my guest
Re: Roseau is scared
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 8:46 am
by iceage
eastonhock wrote:roseau knew they couldnt get by warroad to make it to state so they went AA..you could make the argument that section 8A was better than section 8AA this year in girls high school hockey..but congrats to roseau and good luck at state!
ps im not a warrior fan, just stating the obvious..warroad beat roseau twice in girls high school hockey..and the last score was 5-0 warroad..so if anyone wants to argue this one be my guest
No arguement there but what we really need is to have Warroad move up to AA. Regards of the ratings, opinions, etc., Warroad can eventually only lay claim to the best single A team.
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 9:10 am
by Letitice
Why in the world would Warroad opt up to AA when they can breeze through 8A? I am positive that Izzy isn't up to that task. BTW..... Way to go Roseau, u were just too much for Moorhead and Bemidji and did breeze through the section! Good luck to both Warroad and Roseau @ the state tournament!! It will be great to see the state champion for A come out of section 8 even tho most of them are not from Warroad.

Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 10:00 am
by northfan
Exactly how many are from Warroad? As far as the regular season games----who cares. Its all about who shows up and wins in the playoffs.
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 4:18 pm
by Canada87
easy with the "Rams breeze through the section", they had a lttle bit of trouble with North Wright County, who was without their top player, and their only Senior didn't play either.
the Rams scored a PP goal in OT to win it.
just trying to get a little credit for our team.
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 6:23 pm
by Silent But Deadly
Canada87 wrote:easy with the "Rams breeze through the section", they had a lttle bit of trouble with North Wright County, who was without their top player, and their only Senior didn't play either.
the Rams scored a PP goal in OT to win it.
just trying to get a little credit for our team.
Yup wasn't there but sounds like Roseau was very fortunate to get by NWC. Other than the senior defenseman who didn't play....they don't lose anyone!
Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 7:00 pm
by Canada87
the Blomberg girl, broke her ankle with about 7 games left. could have used another goal or two.
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 7:01 pm
by hockeylife,mylife
Northfan-Every player that plays on Warroad's team resides in Warroad, MN. They go to school there and that is where they call home. Stop being an ignorant idiot and stop cutting Warroad down because people find opportunity there.
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 8:46 am
by HockeyFan1
hockeylife,mylife wrote:Northfan-Every player that plays on Warroad's team resides in Warroad, MN. They go to school there and that is where they call home. Stop being an ignorant idiot and stop cutting Warroad down because people find opportunity there.
Where does one even start with this?

Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 9:30 am
by 25 sheet power
HockeyFan1 wrote:hockeylife,mylife wrote:Northfan-Every player that plays on Warroad's team resides in Warroad, MN. They go to school there and that is where they call home. Stop being an ignorant idiot and stop cutting Warroad down because people find opportunity there.
Where does one even start with this?

I think u should go on facebook find the players and tell them how bad they are. Makes about am much sense as this. no?