As much as I dont like Edina, as the second half of the season comes around, they always seem to find their rythem and show up in the big games that count. they will be ready come sections to make their run. I would have to give them the nod at this point.
Serioiusly? Moorhead will play a very tough schedule to finnish out the year with games against:
Warroad
Roseau
Grand Rapids
Centennial
BSM
Brainerd
Bemidji
Alexandria
Hill Murray *HOCKEY DAY*
But as of now I think a 10-15 ranking is fair. This team still has alot of work ahead of them and has yet to play consistant as a whole team (suspensions/discipline). I think if they can pull it together, then I would say top 5 but losses to EP, Tonka and East really play a BIG factor into the trouble they have in the lockeroom.
If the Pioneers get the nod as #1 this week they could stay there the rest of the season. They have 3 tests remaining, two against STA and one against the Spuds in Moorhead. Same could be said for East with only Maple Grove, Blaine and maybe CEC as tests. Does Hill's and East's remaining softer schedule hurt them when the other top teams are battling each other in the Lake or do they stay on top if they win out? I don't see anyone from the Lake winning out with that conference schedule.