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OTB987 wrote:This is shaping up to be a great field for the state tourney. Some great sectional games yesterday and the best games are yet to come to determine the 8 teams in state.

My state tourney prediction and seeds are as follows:

Section 1: Farmington knocks off LS to get the chance to play LN for a trip to state. Historically this has been the weakest section in tourney play but LN decided to change that this year with the way they have played. LN knocks off Farmington are represents 1AA.

Section 2: Jaguars are a scary team and their goaltending can do some damage but Edina's depth is just too much and they find a way to get by the Jaguars and win a two goal game. Edina

Section 3: STA vs Eagan is a flip of a coin but I am going with Eagan because of the goaltender from Eagan can win this game. STA has a lot more flash but come up a goal short and lose 2-1 to Eagan. Eagan represents 3AA.

Section 4: Predicting HM vs. WBL in Section final with HM skating away with the trip to Xcel. It will not come easy and I would not be shocked if WBL pulls off the upset but have to go with the odds that if they played 10 times HM wins 8 of them.

Section 5: Semi-finals are still left to be played with Blaine advancing and MG sneaking by Centennial. In the end it doesn't matter as the Seniors from Blaine have to much determination and nastiness and they beat down MG. Final will either be 15-1 or 4-2 with Blaine going to State.

Section 6: BSM knocks off Wayzata and EP easily handles HF. The deciding factor for this game is going to be BSM's speed on the big sheet at Mariucci and they get it done 4-2. Red Knights represent Section 6.

Section 7: Location, Location, Location - Amsoil suits the Greyhounds well and they use it to their advantage and beat ER. DE and their uniforms are a staple for the Tourney and they will be their in force again this year.

Section 8: Roseau vs Moorhead has the potential to be a 3 OT thriller but the proven scoring of Roseau tilts to their advantage and gets Roseau back to St. Paul.

Seeding
1. Edina
2. HM
3. LN
4. Blaine
5. BSM
6, 7 & 8 Not in any order: Eagan, East and Roseau

QF #1: HM vs Eagan
QF #2: LN vs East
QF #3 Edina vs Roseau
QF #4 Blaine vs BSM

Houndhockey wrote:

OTB987 wrote:This is shaping up to be a great field for the state tourney. Some great sectional games yesterday and the best games are yet to come to determine the 8 teams in state.

My state tourney prediction and seeds are as follows:

Section 1: Farmington knocks off LS to get the chance to play LN for a trip to state. Historically this has been the weakest section in tourney play but LN decided to change that this year with the way they have played. LN knocks off Farmington are represents 1AA.

Section 2: Jaguars are a scary team and their goaltending can do some damage but Edina's depth is just too much and they find a way to get by the Jaguars and win a two goal game. Edina

Section 3: STA vs Eagan is a flip of a coin but I am going with Eagan because of the goaltender from Eagan can win this game. STA has a lot more flash but come up a goal short and lose 2-1 to Eagan. Eagan represents 3AA.

Section 4: Predicting HM vs. WBL in Section final with HM skating away with the trip to Xcel. It will not come easy and I would not be shocked if WBL pulls off the upset but have to go with the odds that if they played 10 times HM wins 8 of them.

Section 5: Semi-finals are still left to be played with Blaine advancing and MG sneaking by Centennial. In the end it doesn't matter as the Seniors from Blaine have to much determination and nastiness and they beat down MG. Final will either be 15-1 or 4-2 with Blaine going to State.

Section 6: BSM knocks off Wayzata and EP easily handles HF. The deciding factor for this game is going to be BSM's speed on the big sheet at Mariucci and they get it done 4-2. Red Knights represent Section 6.

Section 7: Location, Location, Location - Amsoil suits the Greyhounds well and they use it to their advantage and beat ER. DE and their uniforms are a staple for the Tourney and they will be their in force again this year.

Section 8: Roseau vs Moorhead has the potential to be a 3 OT thriller but the proven scoring of Roseau tilts to their advantage and gets Roseau back to St. Paul.

Seeding
1. Edina
2. HM
3. LN
4. Blaine
5. BSM
6, 7 & 8 Not in any order: Eagan, East and Roseau

QF #1: HM vs Eagan
QF #2: LN vs East
QF #3 Edina vs Roseau
QF #4 Blaine vs BSM

I like your predictions, but if BSM beats EP, how could you possibly give them the 5 seed when East has been ranked ahead of them most of the year and also beat EP head to head?

Slammer wrote:

Houndhockey wrote:

OTB987 wrote:This is shaping up to be a great field for the state tourney. Some great sectional games yesterday and the best games are yet to come to determine the 8 teams in state.

My state tourney prediction and seeds are as follows:

Section 1: Farmington knocks off LS to get the chance to play LN for a trip to state. Historically this has been the weakest section in tourney play but LN decided to change that this year with the way they have played. LN knocks off Farmington are represents 1AA.

Section 2: Jaguars are a scary team and their goaltending can do some damage but Edina's depth is just too much and they find a way to get by the Jaguars and win a two goal game. Edina

Section 3: STA vs Eagan is a flip of a coin but I am going with Eagan because of the goaltender from Eagan can win this game. STA has a lot more flash but come up a goal short and lose 2-1 to Eagan. Eagan represents 3AA.

Section 4: Predicting HM vs. WBL in Section final with HM skating away with the trip to Xcel. It will not come easy and I would not be shocked if WBL pulls off the upset but have to go with the odds that if they played 10 times HM wins 8 of them.

Section 5: Semi-finals are still left to be played with Blaine advancing and MG sneaking by Centennial. In the end it doesn't matter as the Seniors from Blaine have to much determination and nastiness and they beat down MG. Final will either be 15-1 or 4-2 with Blaine going to State.

Section 6: BSM knocks off Wayzata and EP easily handles HF. The deciding factor for this game is going to be BSM's speed on the big sheet at Mariucci and they get it done 4-2. Red Knights represent Section 6.

Section 7: Location, Location, Location - Amsoil suits the Greyhounds well and they use it to their advantage and beat ER. DE and their uniforms are a staple for the Tourney and they will be their in force again this year.

Section 8: Roseau vs Moorhead has the potential to be a 3 OT thriller but the proven scoring of Roseau tilts to their advantage and gets Roseau back to St. Paul.

Seeding
1. Edina
2. HM
3. LN
4. Blaine
5. BSM
6, 7 & 8 Not in any order: Eagan, East and Roseau

QF #1: HM vs Eagan
QF #2: LN vs East
QF #3 Edina vs Roseau
QF #4 Blaine vs BSM

I like your predictions, but if BSM beats EP, how could you possibly give them the 5 seed when East has been ranked ahead of them most of the year and also beat EP head to head?

And don't forget East beat wayzata head to head also.

Slammer wrote:If East makes it past Elk River, (and that's a big if) I truly believe they can run the table and win state.

In this years tourney, Easts defensive first and grind it out style of play is a style that can win it all.

Slammer wrote:If East makes it past Elk River, (and that's a big if) I truly believe they can run the table and win state.

In this years tourney, Easts defensive first and grind it out style of play is a style that can win it all.

OTB987 wrote:This is shaping up to be a great field for the state tourney. Some great sectional games yesterday and the best games are yet to come to determine the 8 teams in state.

My state tourney prediction and seeds are as follows:

Section 1: Farmington knocks off LS to get the chance to play LN for a trip to state. Historically this has been the weakest section in tourney play but LN decided to change that this year with the way they have played. LN knocks off Farmington are represents 1AA.

Section 2: Jaguars are a scary team and their goaltending can do some damage but Edina's depth is just too much and they find a way to get by the Jaguars and win a two goal game. Edina represents 2AA.

Section 3: STA vs Eagan is a flip of a coin but I am going with Eagan because of the goaltender from Eagan can win this game. STA has a lot more flash but come up a goal short and lose 2-1 to Eagan. Eagan represents 3AA.

Section 4: Predicting HM vs. WBL in Section final with HM skating away with the trip to Xcel. It will not come easy and I would not be shocked if WBL pulls off the upset but have to go with the odds that if they played 10 times HM wins 8 of them.

Section 5: Semi-finals are still left to be played with Blaine advancing and MG sneaking by Centennial. In the end it doesn't matter as the Seniors from Blaine have to much determination and nastiness and they beat down MG. Final will either be 15-1 or 4-2 with Blaine going to State.

Section 6: BSM knocks off Wayzata and EP easily handles HF. The deciding factor for this game is going to be BSM's speed on the big sheet at Mariucci and they get it done 4-2. Red Knights represent Section 6.

Section 7: Location, Location, Location - Amsoil suits the Greyhounds well and they use it to their advantage and beat ER. DE and their uniforms are a staple for the Tourney and they will be their in force again this year.

Section 8: Roseau vs Moorhead has the potential to be a 3 OT thriller but the proven scoring of Roseau tilts to their advantage and gets Roseau back to St. Paul.

Seeding
1. Edina
2. HM
3. LN
4. Blaine
5. BSM
6, 7 & 8 Not in any order: Eagan, East and Roseau

QF #1: HM vs Eagan
QF #2: LN vs East
QF #3 Edina vs Roseau
QF #4 Blaine vs BSM

badgermom78 wrote:

OTB987 wrote:This is shaping up to be a great field for the state tourney. Some great sectional games yesterday and the best games are yet to come to determine the 8 teams in state.

My state tourney prediction and seeds are as follows:

Section 1: Farmington knocks off LS to get the chance to play LN for a trip to state. Historically this has been the weakest section in tourney play but LN decided to change that this year with the way they have played. LN knocks off Farmington are represents 1AA.

Section 2: Jaguars are a scary team and their goaltending can do some damage but Edina's depth is just too much and they find a way to get by the Jaguars and win a two goal game. Edina represents 2AA.

Section 3: STA vs Eagan is a flip of a coin but I am going with Eagan because of the goaltender from Eagan can win this game. STA has a lot more flash but come up a goal short and lose 2-1 to Eagan. Eagan represents 3AA.

Section 4: Predicting HM vs. WBL in Section final with HM skating away with the trip to Xcel. It will not come easy and I would not be shocked if WBL pulls off the upset but have to go with the odds that if they played 10 times HM wins 8 of them.

Section 5: Semi-finals are still left to be played with Blaine advancing and MG sneaking by Centennial. In the end it doesn't matter as the Seniors from Blaine have to much determination and nastiness and they beat down MG. Final will either be 15-1 or 4-2 with Blaine going to State.

Section 6: BSM knocks off Wayzata and EP easily handles HF. The deciding factor for this game is going to be BSM's speed on the big sheet at Mariucci and they get it done 4-2. Red Knights represent Section 6.

Section 7: Location, Location, Location - Amsoil suits the Greyhounds well and they use it to their advantage and beat ER. DE and their uniforms are a staple for the Tourney and they will be their in force again this year.

Section 8: Roseau vs Moorhead has the potential to be a 3 OT thriller but the proven scoring of Roseau tilts to their advantage and gets Roseau back to St. Paul.

Seeding
1. Edina
2. HM
3. LN
4. Blaine
5. BSM
6, 7 & 8 Not in any order: Eagan, East and Roseau

QF #1: HM vs Eagan
QF #2: LN vs East
QF #3 Edina vs Roseau
QF #4 Blaine vs BSM

How great would it be to see an all Public tourney! It is a definite possibility this year.

FREDFLINTSTONE wrote: Ya......let's have a repeat of 2011.....

FREDFLINTSTONE wrote:

badgermom78 wrote:

OTB987 wrote:This is shaping up to be a great field for the state tourney. Some great sectional games yesterday and the best games are yet to come to determine the 8 teams in state.

My state tourney prediction and seeds are as follows:

Section 1: Farmington knocks off LS to get the chance to play LN for a trip to state. Historically this has been the weakest section in tourney play but LN decided to change that this year with the way they have played. LN knocks off Farmington are represents 1AA.

Section 2: Jaguars are a scary team and their goaltending can do some damage but Edina's depth is just too much and they find a way to get by the Jaguars and win a two goal game. Edina represents 2AA.

Section 3: STA vs Eagan is a flip of a coin but I am going with Eagan because of the goaltender from Eagan can win this game. STA has a lot more flash but come up a goal short and lose 2-1 to Eagan. Eagan represents 3AA.

Section 4: Predicting HM vs. WBL in Section final with HM skating away with the trip to Xcel. It will not come easy and I would not be shocked if WBL pulls off the upset but have to go with the odds that if they played 10 times HM wins 8 of them.

Section 5: Semi-finals are still left to be played with Blaine advancing and MG sneaking by Centennial. In the end it doesn't matter as the Seniors from Blaine have to much determination and nastiness and they beat down MG. Final will either be 15-1 or 4-2 with Blaine going to State.

Section 6: BSM knocks off Wayzata and EP easily handles HF. The deciding factor for this game is going to be BSM's speed on the big sheet at Mariucci and they get it done 4-2. Red Knights represent Section 6.

Section 7: Location, Location, Location - Amsoil suits the Greyhounds well and they use it to their advantage and beat ER. DE and their uniforms are a staple for the Tourney and they will be their in force again this year.

Section 8: Roseau vs Moorhead has the potential to be a 3 OT thriller but the proven scoring of Roseau tilts to their advantage and gets Roseau back to St. Paul.

Seeding
1. Edina
2. HM
3. LN
4. Blaine
5. BSM
6, 7 & 8 Not in any order: Eagan, East and Roseau

QF #1: HM vs Eagan
QF #2: LN vs East
QF #3 Edina vs Roseau
QF #4 Blaine vs BSM

How great would it be to see an all Public tourney! It is a definite possibility this year.

Ya......let's have a repeat of 2011.....

badgermom78 wrote:

OTB987 wrote:This is shaping up to be a great field for the state tourney. Some great sectional games yesterday and the best games are yet to come to determine the 8 teams in state.

My state tourney prediction and seeds are as follows:

Section 1: Farmington knocks off LS to get the chance to play LN for a trip to state. Historically this has been the weakest section in tourney play but LN decided to change that this year with the way they have played. LN knocks off Farmington are represents 1AA.

Section 2: Jaguars are a scary team and their goaltending can do some damage but Edina's depth is just too much and they find a way to get by the Jaguars and win a two goal game. Edina represents 2AA.



Section 3: STA vs Eagan is a flip of a coin but I am going with Eagan because of the goaltender from Eagan can win this game. STA has a lot more flash but come up a goal short and lose 2-1 to Eagan. Eagan represents 3AA.

Section 4: Predicting HM vs. WBL in Section final with HM skating away with the trip to Xcel. It will not come easy and I would not be shocked if WBL pulls off the upset but have to go with the odds that if they played 10 times HM wins 8 of them.

Section 5: Semi-finals are still left to be played with Blaine advancing and MG sneaking by Centennial. In the end it doesn't matter as the Seniors from Blaine have to much determination and nastiness and they beat down MG. Final will either be 15-1 or 4-2 with Blaine going to State.

Section 6: BSM knocks off Wayzata and EP easily handles HF. The deciding factor for this game is going to be BSM's speed on the big sheet at Mariucci and they get it done 4-2. Red Knights represent Section 6.

Section 7: Location, Location, Location - Amsoil suits the Greyhounds well and they use it to their advantage and beat ER. DE and their uniforms are a staple for the Tourney and they will be their in force again this year.

Section 8: Roseau vs Moorhead has the potential to be a 3 OT thriller but the proven scoring of Roseau tilts to their advantage and gets Roseau back to St. Paul.

Seeding
1. Edina
2. HM
3. LN
4. Blaine
5. BSM
6, 7 & 8 Not in any order: Eagan, East and Roseau

QF #1: HM vs Eagan
QF #2: LN vs East
QF #3 Edina vs Roseau
QF #4 Blaine vs BSM

How great would it be to see an all Public tourney! It is a definite possibility this year.

badgermom78 wrote:How great would it be to see an all Public tourney! It is a definite possibility this year.

Slammer wrote:If East makes it past Elk River, (and that's a big if) I truly believe they can run the table and win state.

In this years tourney, Easts defensive first and grind it out style of play is a style that can win it all.

celly93 wrote:So with all of the talk about a possible all-public tournament, I went back and looked to see how prevalent private schools actually are at the AA tournament. No sides here, I was just curious and figured I'd share my findings. Some observations:

-Prior to 2000, no private school other than Hill-Murray had ever made the tournament, with the exception of Cretin-Derham Hall in 1988.

-Only four private schools have ever made the tournament: Hill-Murray (26 appearances), Holy Angels (five appearances), Cretin-Derham Hall (three appearances and Benilde-St. Margaret's (two appearances).

-All four of these schools have won championships (HM 3, AHA 2, CDH 1, BSM 1) and each school has won one apiece since 2005.

-There has never been a Private vs. Private semifinal game.

-As they are currently set up, no section has ever had more than one private school go to state (although STA might change that this season).

Since 2000:


-Seventeen of the 112 tournament entrants have been private schools (15.2 percent).

-The most private schools in a single tournament is two. The breakdown is as follows:
2 teams: 5 times
1 team: 7 times
0 teams: 2 times

-Private schools have appeared in six of the 14 state championship games, with 2002 and 2012 being Private vs. Private.

-Private schools are 5-3 in state championship games, with two of those losses coming to other private schools.

-Private schools are 8-4 in semifinal games.

-Most state championship game appearances since 2000:
Hill-Murray- 5 (2-3)
Moorhead- 4 (0-4)
Eden Prairie- 2 (2-0)
Edina- 2 (2-0)
Holy Angels- 2 (2-0)
Duluth East- 2 (0-2)
Grand Rapids- 2 (0-2)
Roseau- 1 (1-0)
Benilde-St. Margaret's- 1 (1-0)
Centennial- 1 (1-0)
Blaine- 1 (1-0)
Anoka- 1 (1-0)
Cretin-Derham Hall- 1 (1-0)
Minnetonka- 1 (0-1)
Roseville- 1 (0-1)

Breakdown:
Metro Public: 7-2
Private: 5-3
Northern: 1-8

If I have made any mistakes, please feel free to let me know.

Tigers33 wrote:What's east considered? Lol

celly93 wrote:So with all of the talk about a possible all-public tournament, I went back and looked to see how prevalent private schools actually are at the AA tournament. No sides here, I was just curious and figured I'd share my findings. Some observations:

-Prior to 2000, no private school other than Hill-Murray had ever made the tournament, with the exception of Cretin-Derham Hall in 1988.

-Only four private schools have ever made the tournament: Hill-Murray (26 appearances), Holy Angels (five appearances), Cretin-Derham Hall (three appearances and Benilde-St. Margaret's (two appearances).

-All four of these schools have won championships (HM 3, AHA 2, CDH 1, BSM 1) and each school has won one apiece since 2005.

-There has never been a Private vs. Private semifinal game.

-As they are currently set up, no section has ever had more than one private school go to state (although STA might change that this season).

Since 2000:


-Seventeen of the 112 tournament entrants have been private schools (15.2 percent).

-The most private schools in a single tournament is two. The breakdown is as follows:
2 teams: 5 times
1 team: 7 times
0 teams: 2 times

-Private schools have appeared in six of the 14 state championship games, with 2002 and 2012 being Private vs. Private.

-Private schools are 5-3 in state championship games, with two of those losses coming to other private schools.

-Private schools are 8-4 in semifinal games.

-Most state championship game appearances since 2000:
Hill-Murray- 5 (2-3)
Moorhead- 4 (0-4)
Eden Prairie- 2 (2-0)
Edina- 2 (2-0)
Holy Angels- 2 (2-0)
Duluth East- 2 (0-2)
Grand Rapids- 2 (0-2)
Roseau- 1 (1-0)
Benilde-St. Margaret's- 1 (1-0)
Centennial- 1 (1-0)
Blaine- 1 (1-0)
Anoka- 1 (1-0)
Cretin-Derham Hall- 1 (1-0)
Minnetonka- 1 (0-1)
Roseville- 1 (0-1)

Breakdown:
Metro Public: 7-2
Private: 5-3
Northern: 1-8

If I have made any mistakes, please feel free to let me know.

OTB987 wrote:

celly93 wrote:So with all of the talk about a possible all-public tournament, I went back and looked to see how prevalent private schools actually are at the AA tournament. No sides here, I was just curious and figured I'd share my findings. Some observations:

-Prior to 2000, no private school other than Hill-Murray had ever made the tournament, with the exception of Cretin-Derham Hall in 1988.

-Only four private schools have ever made the tournament: Hill-Murray (26 appearances), Holy Angels (five appearances), Cretin-Derham Hall (three appearances and Benilde-St. Margaret's (two appearances).

-All four of these schools have won championships (HM 3, AHA 2, CDH 1, BSM 1) and each school has won one apiece since 2005.

-There has never been a Private vs. Private semifinal game.

-As they are currently set up, no section has ever had more than one private school go to state (although STA might change that this season).

Since 2000:


-Seventeen of the 112 tournament entrants have been private schools (15.2 percent).

-The most private schools in a single tournament is two. The breakdown is as follows:
2 teams: 5 times
1 team: 7 times
0 teams: 2 times

-Private schools have appeared in six of the 14 state championship games, with 2002 and 2012 being Private vs. Private.

-Private schools are 5-3 in state championship games, with two of those losses coming to other private schools.

-Private schools are 8-4 in semifinal games.

-Most state championship game appearances since 2000:
Hill-Murray- 5 (2-3)
Moorhead- 4 (0-4)
Eden Prairie- 2 (2-0)
Edina- 2 (2-0)
Holy Angels- 2 (2-0)
Duluth East- 2 (0-2)
Grand Rapids- 2 (0-2)
Roseau- 1 (1-0)
Benilde-St. Margaret's- 1 (1-0)
Centennial- 1 (1-0)
Blaine- 1 (1-0)
Anoka- 1 (1-0)
Cretin-Derham Hall- 1 (1-0)
Minnetonka- 1 (0-1)
Roseville- 1 (0-1)

Breakdown:
Metro Public: 7-2
Private: 5-3
Northern: 1-8

If I have made any mistakes, please feel free to let me know.

Roseville? Really? What year?

celly93 wrote:So with all of the talk about a possible all-public tournament, I went back and looked to see how prevalent private schools actually are at the AA tournament. No sides here, I was just curious and figured I'd share my findings. Some observations:

-Prior to 2000, no private school other than Hill-Murray had ever made the tournament, with the exception of Cretin-Derham Hall in 1988.

-Only four private schools have ever made the tournament: Hill-Murray (26 appearances), Holy Angels (five appearances), Cretin-Derham Hall (three appearances and Benilde-St. Margaret's (two appearances).

-All four of these schools have won championships (HM 3, AHA 2, CDH 1, BSM 1) and each school has won one apiece since 2005.

-There has never been a Private vs. Private semifinal game.

-As they are currently set up, no section has ever had more than one private school go to state (although STA might change that this season).

Since 2000:


-Seventeen of the 112 tournament entrants have been private schools (15.2 percent).

-The most private schools in a single tournament is two. The breakdown is as follows:
2 teams: 5 times
1 team: 7 times
0 teams: 2 times

-Private schools have appeared in six of the 14 state championship games, with 2002 and 2012 being Private vs. Private.

-Private schools are 5-3 in state championship games, with two of those losses coming to other private schools.

-Private schools are 8-4 in semifinal games.

-Most state championship game appearances since 2000:
Hill-Murray- 5 (2-3)
Moorhead- 4 (0-4)
Eden Prairie- 2 (2-0)
Edina- 2 (2-0)
Holy Angels- 2 (2-0)
Duluth East- 2 (0-2)
Grand Rapids- 2 (0-2)
Roseau- 1 (1-0)
Benilde-St. Margaret's- 1 (1-0)
Centennial- 1 (1-0)
Blaine- 1 (1-0)
Anoka- 1 (1-0)
Cretin-Derham Hall- 1 (1-0)
Minnetonka- 1 (0-1)
Roseville- 1 (0-1)

Breakdown:
Metro Public: 7-2
Private: 5-3
Northern: 1-8

If I have made any mistakes, please feel free to let me know.

jonandrews13 wrote:Roseville was in the title game in 2003 against Anoka, where the Tornadoes ended up taking it all. Holy Angels had maybe their best team ever that year and lost to Anoka in the semis after Ben Luth gave up a couple goals early and they couldn't recover after Jeff Frazee replaced him. They ended up losing 2-1.