Early 2015-16 Tourney Predictions

[Hockey7326]

Just wondering who other people feel will make the tourney next year and who wins it all! Here's who I got

Class A
1A. Mankato West
2A. Breck
3A. Luverne
4A. St. Paul Academy
5A. Sauk Rapids/Rice
6A. St. Cloud Apollo
7A. Hermantown
8A. East Grand Forks
State Champions: Hermantown

Class AA
1AA. Lakeville North
2AA. Holy Family Catholic
3AA. St. Thomas Academy
4AA. White Bear Lake
5AA. Centennial
6AA. Edina
7AA. Grand Rapids
8AA. Bemidji
State Champions: St. Thomas Academy

[BP]

The sections may be moved around again with teams dropping down to A and a few sections having 6 teams, so a shift may be in order for a few sections. But, let's go with what we have currently:

Class A:
1) Rochester Lourdes
2) Delano
3) Luverne
4) Mahtomedi (if Becker is back), otherwise SPA
5) Sauk Rapids
6) St Cloud Apollo
7) Hemantown
East Grand Forks
State Champ: Mahtomedi (if Becker is back), otherwise Hermantown

AA:
1) Lakeville North
2) Eden Prairie
3) St. Thomas Academy
4) Hill-Murray
5) Centennial
6) Edina
7) Duluth East - never bet against Randolph
Bemidji
State Champ: Eden Prairie

[WestMetro]

1 Lakeville North
2 Eden Prairie
3 STA
4 Hill Murray
5 Blaine
6 Edina
7 Grand Rapids
8 Bemidji

[Sats81]

1 LN
2 EP
3 STA
4 HM
5 Centennial
6 Edina
7 East
8 Bemidji

State Champs: EP

[chester1991]

1) Lakeville South

2) Eden Prairie

3) STA

4) Stillwater

5) Centennial

6) Edina

7) Elk River

Moorhead

[Wblhcky2424]

1 North

2 EP

3 STA

4 Stilwater

5 Blaine.

6 Edina

7 Grand Rapids

8 Bemidji

State champs: EP

I see 2 people have picked WBL to win 4AA and even though Newpower is coming back on defense and Parenteau will be back in net, the forwards are kind of thin even if Gast comes back (was named a captain but he's still isn't completely sure if he's coming back) but I don't know much about the bantam class. I don't see them getting past the Ponies but you can still dream it'll happen.

[WestMetro]

Newpower will be likely Reid Larson award winner?

[10minutemajor]

I see a pretty even split with the picks for 4AA. HM returns several forwards (Reifenberger, Mills and Bremer are notables), Staum at defense and Begley in net. Of those, Reifenberger, Bremer, Staum and Begley made their respective National Camps -- Reifenberger and Begley for the 2nd time, Staum for the 3rd. I believe one of their JV defensemen made St. Cloud 102 camp, and one would assume he will make the varsity squad come fall. I am sure they will have something to say in 4AA. I believe Staum has been mentioned in the Reid Larson category also. Hoping to see another Stillwater/HM section final, and though I believe Stillwater might be the deeper team, Lechner always seems to find a way. I think it could be the most up-in-the-air year for 4AA in a long time.

[bemused]

Newpower will be likely Reid Larson award winner?

did I just see a pig flying up 35E?

[bleedblue]

1A- Mankato W
2A- Delano
3A- Luverne
4A- Mahtomedi
5A- SLP
6A- Alexandria
7A- Hermantown
8A- EGF

[Hockey7326]

The sections may be moved around again with teams dropping down to A and a few sections having 6 teams, so a shift may be in order for a few sections. But, let's go with what we have currently:

Class A:
1) Rochester Lourdes
2) Delano
3) Luverne
4) Mahtomedi (if Becker is back), otherwise SPA
5) Sauk Rapids
6) St Cloud Apollo
7) Hemantown
East Grand Forks
State Champ: Mahtomedi (if Becker is back), otherwise Hermantown

AA:
1) Lakeville North
2) Eden Prairie
3) St. Thomas Academy
4) Hill-Murray
5) Centennial
6) Edina
7) Duluth East - never bet against Randolph
Bemidji
State Champ: Eden Prairie

For your Class A Champion predictions, how do you think that Becker is the difference between this team making the tournament to winning it?

[Hockey7326]

1A- Mankato W
2A- Delano
3A- Luverne
4A- Mahtomedi
5A- SLP
6A- Alexandria
7A- Hermantown
8A- EGF

Spring Lake Park moved up to AA. Also, I don't get the pick with Alex winning 6A when then they graduated roughly 15 seniors from last years team. I think that section is between Apollo, Cathedral, and Fergus Falls.

[TheHockeyDJ]

1AA Lakeville North
2AA Eden Prairie
3AA Burnsville
4AA Stillwater
5AA Anoka
6AA Wayzata
7AA Grand Rapids
8AA Bemidji

[BodyShots]

1AA Lakeville North
2AA Eden Prairie
3AA Burnsville
4AA Stillwater
5AA Anoka
6AA Wayzata
7AA Grand Rapids
8AA Bemidji

Surprised with your 7AA pick!

[blueblood]

AA Pre-season favorites

1) LN
2) Ep
3) Private Cake Eaters
4) Hill
5) Centennial
6) Cake Eaters
7) East
Bemidji

[Immigrant Fan]

1AA: Lakeville North
2AA: Eden Prairie
3AA: STA
4AA: HM
5AA: Blaine
6AA; Edina
7AA: East (always, until someone beats them in sections)
8AA: STMA

[goldy313]

I like Farmington in 1AA, they'll actually have to play a section title game with winning in mind Instead of not being put in running time but I think this may be the Tigers year. Nothing against North other than conplacency.

[blueblood]

Sats81

Care to respond with to goldy123 with one of your blasts?

[hockey below the cities]

I like Farmington in 1AA, they'll actually have to play a section title game with winning in mind Instead of not being put in running time but I think this may be the Tigers year. Nothing against North other than complacency.

My bet there is other teams that will be strong contenders this year...Sats is of the belief all are staying at Lake North ...I would think not
If the Tigers Lose a top Defensemen then ..they will be a one line show
Is there help at the Bantam level ? any Transfers in?
I think there are some schools that will be greatly improved
Lake South, JM will all be better ..It wont be a cake walk by no means

[nahc]

North is still the clear favorite to win 1AA this year.

[Defensive Zone]

North is still the clear favorite to win 1AA this year.

With the current roster, I would have to agree. But my guess, there will be two to three more players who played a significant roll during the undefeated season leaving to play elsewhere by the start of the next school year. If this happens, all bets are off on a 1AA favorite.

[Sats81]

Sats81

Care to respond with to goldy123 with one of your blasts?

Sure. There is no chance. How's that? In fact, I wouldn't even pick Farmington over LS.

[Sats81]

North is still the clear favorite to win 1AA this year.

With the current roster, I would have to agree. But my guess, there will be two to three more players who played a significant roll during the undefeated season leaving to play elsewhere by the start of the next school year. If this happens, all bets are off on a 1AA favorite.

Elaborate...

[minnscout]

I can tell there is a top player in Section 1 that will be moving to another section 1 team that will make a major difference.

[Defensive Zone]

North is still the clear favorite to win 1AA this year.

With the current roster, I would have to agree. But my guess, there will be two to three more players who played a significant roll during the undefeated season leaving to play elsewhere by the start of the next school year. If this happens, all bets are off on a 1AA favorite.

Elaborate...

I really can't. I was just talking to my Lakeville "Pop" buddies the other day and the conversation came up. It was definitely an interesting one. Sorry!