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by Simpleton
Sun Feb 16, 2014 2:22 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Section 3AA
Replies: 107
Views: 28462

No big surprises. Will take a pretty large effort for any of bottom 6 to knock off one of top 4.
by Simpleton
Fri Feb 14, 2014 9:05 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Section 3AA
Replies: 107
Views: 28462

Rosemount vs. Woodbury result tonight may have big impact on 'bottom 6' seeding. Interesting to see if any of the 6 can knock off one of the top 4. Woodbury 3 Rosemount 2 Here we were talking about Rosemount being a potential 5 seed, but now they might be looking at a play-in game next Tuesday agai...
by Simpleton
Thu Feb 13, 2014 9:54 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Section 3AA
Replies: 107
Views: 28462

Rosemount vs. Woodbury result tonight may have big impact on 'bottom 6' seeding. Interesting to see if any of the 6 can knock off one of the top 4.
by Simpleton
Wed Feb 12, 2014 3:24 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Section 3AA
Replies: 107
Views: 28462

It would appear the Eagan win solidifies CDH/STA in top 2 spots and EV/Eagan in next 2. Question now is what order for each of the 2 groups? If 'how you finish' is more important than 'how you started' then STA could have an argument for #1 and Eagan for #3. Obviously we'll know by Sunday... Just c...
by Simpleton
Wed Feb 12, 2014 1:38 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Section 3AA
Replies: 107
Views: 28462

It would appear the Eagan win solidifies CDH/STA in top 2 spots and EV/Eagan in next 2. Question now is what order for each of the 2 groups? If 'how you finish' is more important than 'how you started' then STA could have an argument for #1 and Eagan for #3.

Obviously we'll know by Sunday...
by Simpleton
Sun Feb 09, 2014 8:28 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Section 3AA
Replies: 107
Views: 28462

With Eastview tying rosemount and CDH beating east ridge (going undefeated in section play), what does this mean for seeding? It should mean nothing for seeding 1 - 4. We heard this same argument last year, and looked what happened. Being undefeated in section play would mean more if CDH played mor...
by Simpleton
Sun Feb 02, 2014 10:40 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Section 3AA
Replies: 107
Views: 28462

Karl has 1-4 summarized well...too bad STA only has one section game to reference but the bottom line is all 4 will be hosting qtr final games...which they've easily earned. 5-10 will be largely impacted by upcoming Hastings-Park and Wdby-Rsmnt games. Despite a 1-0 loss to Wdby last night, ER's 6-3-...
by Simpleton
Wed Jan 29, 2014 1:10 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: St Thomas Academy (11-5-1) @ Cretin (13-4-1) 1-28-14 7:30pm
Replies: 36
Views: 11098

2/11 EV-Eagan game will likely drive final outcome:

- if EV wins
1. CDH
2. EV
3. STA
4. Eagan

- if Eagan wins then perhaps
1. CDH
2. STA
3. Eagan
4. EV

We'll see...
by Simpleton
Fri Dec 13, 2013 8:48 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Biggest Surprises So Far
Replies: 28
Views: 14165

blindref wrote:
observer wrote:What's happened in Woodbury? The recently proud program seems to have fallen hard. Their seniors were in the PeeWee A state title game and I believe solid as bantams as well.[/quot

Second high school will do that
Yup...plus several top-end players opting for privates/juniors.
by Simpleton
Fri Nov 08, 2013 1:51 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Section 7AA 2013-2014?
Replies: 873
Views: 184944

This probably needs its own thread, but... While I've got nothing against this player individually or any other who chooses this approach, does the notion that a kid only needs to attend the school they play for from mid-Nov. to mid-Mar. in order to participate rub anyone else the wrong way? Just do...
by Simpleton
Fri Nov 08, 2013 8:23 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Rule Changes?
Replies: 31
Views: 8185

Bottom line for me: - I'm ok with any call: from behind; in a dangerous position along the boards; initiating with the stick; to the head; on a man without the puck except if you're locked on and pushing him (ie. clearing the crease) - those things said, if you have the puck in the open ice I think ...
by Simpleton
Wed Nov 06, 2013 12:52 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Rule Changes?
Replies: 31
Views: 8185

Re: Rule Changes?

“No player shall deliver a check to an unsuspecting and vulnerable player.” This addition was implemented to eliminate blind-side hits from the sport as well as to stress legal body-checking. “This helps protect the defenseless player,” Schuster said. “The committee is striving to take these danger...
by Simpleton
Wed Oct 30, 2013 5:25 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Under the radar Hornet lands on D-I roster
Replies: 33
Views: 12989

Great story, no doubt. Curious if anyone knows: i) what likely prevented him from being 'on the radar'; ii) what attributes enabled him to make the jump after all?
by Simpleton
Tue Oct 22, 2013 4:45 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: New Section Assignments
Replies: 62
Views: 24533

So if in a book means it is true, personally have never had a kid go to a private school but it had opportunity would rather send kid to private vs public. next thing someone will say if on the internet it is true heck then someone with state obamacare is not costing me anything... So you're sugges...
by Simpleton
Sun Feb 10, 2013 9:26 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: AA Rankings for 2/10/13
Replies: 30
Views: 11655

Re: AA Rankings for 2/10/13

3AA 5 Eagan (16) Cretin-Derham Hall (20) Eastview East Ridge -If Eagan takes care of Eastview, this section should be pretty much set. The Wildcats are the favorite, improving Cretin is the clear #2, and Eastview hangs in there as an upset threat at #3. If the Lightning pull off a second upset, Cre...
by Simpleton
Mon Dec 03, 2012 8:59 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: 9th grade changes
Replies: 40
Views: 23095

Looks like the following bantam teams lost eligible kids, Roseville - 2 (Hill Murray) Wayzata - 1 (Wayzata) Burnsville - 1 (Benilde) Rosemount -1 (Burnsville) Maple Grove - 1 (Benilde) Spring Lake Park - 2 (Breck and SLP) Rogers - 1 (Rogers) Minnetonka - 1 (Blake) Minneapolis Storm - 1 (Blake) Look...
by Simpleton
Wed Nov 07, 2012 6:04 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Older Topics)
Topic: Suburban East
Replies: 72
Views: 27443

old goalie85 wrote:What about Eastridge/MV/CDH ?? Anyone?? I was thinking Eastridge kids have been playing varsity for 3 yrs. Woodbury had a 2nd place state Bantam team twm yrs ago.[I know w/Whalin]
And Woodbury team 3 years ago won Bantams at state.
by Simpleton
Wed Oct 24, 2012 5:58 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Older Topics)
Topic: MoneyPuck - More robust statistics/metrics for HS hockey
Replies: 10
Views: 4975

Great topic...agree with many thoughts already expressed, especially the challenges of speed and 'player interdependence' with respect to any measure accurately depicting performance/value. Some experiences/thoughts of my own: - Need to be careful of mixing too many numbers when it comes to 'individ...
by Simpleton
Sun Aug 26, 2012 10:21 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Older Topics)
Topic: Looking Ahead to 2012-2013
Replies: 56
Views: 30133

Don't see any other 3AA teams on the list, so who - if anyone - is actually a threat to Eagan?
by Simpleton
Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:50 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Older Topics)
Topic: Next year
Replies: 31
Views: 24503

old goalie85 wrote:Eastridge may be a team to watch.
Possibly...they'll have 12-13 players from back-to-back Bantam A state finals teams and return their top 2 lines and top D pair.
by Simpleton
Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:32 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Older Topics)
Topic: 2012-2013 season
Replies: 6
Views: 3818

Interested to hear thoughts on:

i) perennial top 15-20 teams that may fall out, and/or...

ii) possible newcomers to the top 15-20
by Simpleton
Thu Feb 23, 2012 2:35 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Coaching Behavior
Replies: 27
Views: 10186

Is Woodbury as loathed as this thread might lead one to believe? Just curious...
by Simpleton
Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:07 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Summer hockey options?
Replies: 2
Views: 2812

A little late to the table but... East Metro Spring Training Option for Bantam/HS players - Skater/Goalie slots available. - Six weeks starting May 2 and ending June 10 - On-Ice 2x week; Mon/Wed with quality/AAA skater & goalie trainers - Dryland 3x week; Tues/Thurs/Fri doing high-intensity 'Cro...