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For those interested in seeing some of the future HS talent, msbnsports.net is doing video streaming of the Bantam AA State Tourney in Duluth.

Friday, March 13
10:00 Grand Rapids vs Centennial
12:00 Wayzata vs Minnetonka
2:00 Osseo-Maple Grove vs Moorhead
4:00 Edina vs Bloomington Jefferson

Who is favored to win this?

Sats81 wrote:Who is favored to win this?

I've heard Centennial has a really good team this year. They are ranked #1 in the latest LPH poll too.

Didn't GR win it last year? How many kids from that team were 2nd years and moved up to GR Varsity?

Sats81 wrote:Didn't GR win it last year? How many kids from that team were 2nd years and moved up to GR Varsity?

I think 5 players total were moved up to varsity, only one 9th grader, the rest were 10th graders. If you're suggesting there were some questionable moves I would strongly disagree.

TheHockeyDJ wrote:

Sats81 wrote:Didn't GR win it last year? How many kids from that team were 2nd years and moved up to GR Varsity?

I think 5 players total were moved up to varsity, only one 9th grader, the rest were 10th graders. If you're suggesting there were some questionable moves I would strongly disagree.

I am not suggesting anything. Genuinely asking a question. Stuck a nerve I see?

Sats81 wrote:

TheHockeyDJ wrote:

Sats81 wrote:Didn't GR win it last year? How many kids from that team were 2nd years and moved up to GR Varsity?

I think 5 players total were moved up to varsity, only one 9th grader, the rest were 10th graders. If you're suggesting there were some questionable moves I would strongly disagree.

I am not suggesting anything. Genuinely asking a question. Stuck a nerve I see?

I just thought you had brought it up before, must have been someone else earlier in the year whining about younger players taking varsity spots. Was probably Northwoods.

Hopefully we can get some game reports from fans and parents. I enjoy the first hand reports.

Great tournament for many HS coaches to recruit! They get to see the best of the best.

TOP BRACKET

Cenntennial Vs. Grand Rapids

Centennial - 49-4-3 (8-0-2 against the field)
Has not seen Grand Rapids.
A tie and win over Tonka and Wayzata.
Grand Rapids 45-9-2 (2-3-2 against the field)
Has not seen Centennial.
Lost once to both Tonka and Wayzata.

Minnetonka Vs. Wayzata

Tonka 29-7-4 (5-4-3 against the field)
Beat Wayzata in 2 one goal games.
Wayzata 33-13-5 (7-6-2 against the field)

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BOTTOM BRACKET

Moorhead Vs. Maple Grove
Moorhead 41-1-0 (5-0-0 against the field 3 wins over Grapids)
Beat OMG 6-3, beat Jefferson 4-1.
Hasn't seen Edina.
Maple Grove 28-21-4 (3-12-1 against the field)
3 losses to Edina, 1 win 2 losses to Jefferson, loss to Moorhead.

Edina Vs. Jefferson
Edina 42-6-4 (9-6-2 against the field)
3 wins over OMG, 3-1 against Jefferson.
Has not seen Moorhead.
Jefferson 31-18-3 (7-10-2 against the field)
1-3 vs Edina holds Edina's Invitaional Trophy. 2-1 vs OMG, loss to Moorhead.

Sats81 wrote:Who is favored to win this?

Consensus is a Centennial Vs. Edina final.

Moorhead has only lost 1 game all yr?

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Sats81 wrote:Moorhead has only lost 1 game all yr?

Correct. But have not played NEARLY the schedule of anyone else there.
I'd guess more of a Wayzata/Minnetonka record if they played in the city.

Loss to Elk River who didn't make the tourney.
Beat Jefferson and Maple Grove each once.
And Grand Rapids three times.

never saw Edina, Tonka, Centennial, or Wayzata.

DrGaf wrote:

Sats81 wrote:Moorhead has only lost 1 game all yr?

Correct. But have not played NEARLY the schedule of anyone else there.
I'd guess more of a Wayzata/Minnetonka record if they played in the city.

Loss to Elk River who didn't make the tourney.
Beat Jefferson and Maple Grove each once.
And Grand Rapids three times.

never saw Edina, Tonka, Centennial, or Wayzata.

Still pretty impressive.

Moorhead is very good. Their only loss was in the semi-finals of a Roseau tournament, to Elk River, who is no slouch. Moorhead was without a top defenseman in that game due to an injury the game before. You can take them lightly because they play a "weak" schedule, but any team that does that will be making a mistake. I am certainly no Moorhead fan, but i have seen them play several times and they are going to be a handful!

Why hasn't Moorhead played some of these top teams? I have seen their speed, and they will be tough to beat if the goalie is hot.

TheHockeyDJ wrote:For those interested in seeing some of the future HS talent, msbnsports.net is doing video streaming of the Bantam AA State Tourney in Duluth.

Friday, March 13
10:00 Grand Rapids vs Centennial
12:00 Wayzata vs Minnetonka
2:00 Osseo-Maple Grove vs Moorhead
4:00 Edina vs Bloomington Jefferson

This is the Centennial's year to loss.

Centennial over GR
Wayzata over Minnetonka
Moorhead over OMG
Edina over Jefferson

Centennial over Wayzata
Edina over Moorhead

Centennial over Edina in final

MnHockey - heard that same mantra about EP Last year. It was theirs to loose. Play the game - ya never know whast gonna happen. Looks like a lot of great hockey up in Duluth.

4on5again wrote:Why hasn't Moorhead played some of these top teams? I have seen their speed, and they will be tough to beat if the goalie is hot.

and they're huge. Great top 6 or 7 kids, no doubt about it.

Watch for Moorhead to tip over some 612er's by not showing their hand all year. Centennial has strength, and I believe not one first year skater. Their goal tending will be tested. Of course, Edina is Edina and Rapids is up nort ya know.

Could it come down to coaching? Some weakness could be exposed if lines and players are matched. And nobody likes to get hit, as could be seen all season.

This field looks extremely strong. I think you can make a case for any number of teams winning this year. I could even see GR repeat - they are always a tough beat at State because of their willingness to play physical. If they can stay out of the box, watch out Centennial and the others. I for one am really looking forward to seeing Moorhead play. Any AA team in MN with 1 loss is outstanding. Simple as that. Centennial and Edina should probably be the favorites, but this is one year where the goalies will decide who wins state. There are that many close teams. This is nothing like Edina PWAA 2 years ago. Go Spuds!

redtundra wrote:This field looks extremely strong. I think you can make a case for any number of teams winning this year. I could even see GR repeat - they are always a tough beat at State because of their willingness to play physical. If they can stay out of the box, watch out Centennial and the others. I for one am really looking forward to seeing Moorhead play. Any AA team in MN with 1 loss is outstanding. Simple as that. Centennial and Edina should probably be the favorites, but this is one year where the goalies will decide who wins state. There are that many close teams. This is nothing like Edina PWAA 2 years ago. Go Spuds!

Absolutely.

Every game, especially that first round, will be decided in the net.

Both Grand Rapids and Jefferson could knock out the two favorites if their goalies show up. These are my two favorite goalies in the tourney.

looks like you can watch here:

http://msbnsports.net/index.php

i think it will be free but can't guarantee that...

PuckDaddy wrote:MnHockey - heard that same mantra about EP Last year. It was theirs to loose. Play the game - ya never know whast gonna happen. Looks like a lot of great hockey up in Duluth.

Could you have mistaken ER for EP?