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The obvious favorite is AHA, and there is no reason that they shouldn't win the conference, by a long shot. But they did almost lose to Chanhassen, had to get to overtime to beat them. I know it was Holy Angels first game of the year but still suprising. It was Chanhassen's first ever conference game and they almost beat AHA to give them first conference loss in something like 6 years? Don't know how many to be exact. But this conference could be interesting with the rest of the teams. Who will the other top two teams be? Will AHA lose a conference game for the first time in years..

There alot of teams looking to be towards the top of the standings all year.

-New Prague is usually 2nd or 3rd every year, and they look to stay up there this season. They won their opener over Chaska (needing a 3 goal 3rd period to win)
-Chanhassen looks to be competitive as they almost won their first conference game ever. Don't know much else about them.
-Northfield who has found themselves towards the bottom the last 2 years but look to get back towards the top of the standings with their strong senior class. They won their conference opener 4-1 over Red Wing.
-Shakopee has not had success in late years, but they look to have a decent squad this season. They had been playing a tough non conference scedchule losing some close games to good teams, they did however drop their first conference game 6-1 to Farmington...

Agree that Holy Angels is the prohibitive favorite. The only question is will this be the year they lose a game. It has been about 10 years - I think Red Wing when Johnny Pohl was playing was the last to beat them. You seem to have it pretty well on the rest of the conference. New Prague showed Friday what they can do when they play hockey and stop taking stupid penalties. The question is, will the lesson stick.

hockeydad wrote:Agree that Holy Angels is the prohibitive favorite. The only question is will this be the year they lose a game. It has been about 10 years - I think Red Wing when Johnny Pohl was playing was the last to beat them. You seem to have it pretty well on the rest of the conference. New Prague showed Friday what they can do when they play hockey and stop taking stupid penalties. The question is, will the lesson stick.

No. Seems like the freshman line is the most consistant contributers. That doesnt say much for the upper classmen who are suppose to lead the team in scoring not penalties. Chaska is middle of the road talent this year at best!

Chanhassen will make this conference interesting. They are young and can play defense. If they can get some scoring they will be tough. Goal tending is a bit of a question mark. Goalie played great against AHA.

Whats with Chaska? They cant seam to get anything going. Did'nt they have a player a couple years ago get drafted to the Black Hawks? And has the Chan Chaska split hurt them?

It appears that all teams will be competitive in the Missota Conference this season. Farmington might be the most improved team here early in the season. New Prague will be there come the end of the year, its a long season as we all know. Chanhassan obviously will give some teams fits all year as witnessed against AHA. Should be fun, we will know much more come about the middle of February. Good luck to all teams.

Never mind. Nick matson was picked up by Chicago this year.

The last time Holy Angels lost a conference game was in the 2000-2001 season to Red Wing. But my predictions for the conference:

Holy Angels
Northfield
New Prague
Farmington
Red Wing
Shakopee
Chanhassen
Chaska

I believe the last loss came in 1999 to Red Wing. I will check my records.

Tuesday January 30, 2001 Red Wing beat Holy Angels in Red Wing.
http://www.minnhock.com/scores2001-01.htm

Conference play really starts to get going this week. What are some of the good games coming up?

PoNd HocKey ChAmP67 wrote:Conference play really starts to get going this week. What are some of the good games coming up?

I stand corrected. Thanks.....

Zamman wrote:

PoNd HocKey ChAmP67 wrote:Conference play really starts to get going this week. What are some of the good games coming up?

I stand corrected. Thanks.....

Mark the calendar everybody.

After AHA had a very impressive holiday tournament by winning the Schwans Cup, maybe they are better than the last two seasons and might go through conference play without any blemishes, yet again.

PuckU126 wrote:

Zamman wrote:

PoNd HocKey ChAmP67 wrote:Conference play really starts to get going this week. What are some of the good games coming up?

I stand corrected. Thanks.....

Mark the calendar everybody.

Ouch :0

Chaska does suck but I think they might be getting some steam with close losses lately. Also their only elite league player (Jack Storo) is back wtih 1 GP. (He played against Rosemount)

Nevermind they got blew out last night. haha my bad.

More "newsworthy" coverage of high school hockey in the Star Tribune today - Holy Angels fires 59 shots; 8 connect. What an incredible effort by AHA to best yet another overmatched opponent (Farmington). Let's see, the last time AHA lost a conference game was 2000-01. It's hard to believe that the StarTrib would send a staff report and photographer to cover a meaningless contest like this one. Is there nothing more compelling in high school hockey to write about? Wow.

shakey wrote:More "newsworthy" coverage of high school hockey in the Star Tribune today - Holy Angels fires 59 shots; 8 connect. What an incredible effort by AHA to best yet another overmatched opponent (Farmington). Let's see, the last time AHA lost a conference game was 2000-01. It's hard to believe that the StarTrib would send a staff report and photographer to cover a meaningless contest like this one. Is there nothing more compelling in high school hockey to write about? Wow.

I agree!! Must not have been any tear jerkers stories to write about!!!

One thing I will give AHA credit for is having the seeds to play AA. Any teams in their situation should do the same thing for the integrity of mn high school hockey.

good lord I was close on my prediction. Except for where i put Northfield, I got the order exactly right.