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by north_bear
Sat Mar 08, 2025 9:34 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: #1 Hibbing vs. #6 Orono
Replies: 7
Views: 1126

Re: #1 Hibbing vs. #6 Orono

Hibbing seemed to run out of steam. I bet they'll be back. Good fuel to make another run next year.
by north_bear
Sat Mar 08, 2025 9:32 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Legendary COACHES !!!!!
Replies: 1
Views: 1091

Re: Legendary COACHES !!!!!

Lol this is hilarious :lol:
by north_bear
Sat Mar 08, 2025 9:27 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: AA Title Game- #1 Moorhead vs #2 Stillwater
Replies: 83
Views: 6552

Re: AA Title Game- #1 Moorhead vs #2 Stillwater

218 reigns supreme.

Congrats Spuds.
by north_bear
Thu Mar 06, 2025 6:39 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: AA QF Game- #1 Moorhead vs #8 Lakeville South
Replies: 25
Views: 2881

Re: AA QF Game- #1 Moorhead vs #8 Lakeville South

3-2 South. Was 3-1. Moorhead goalie have some nerves? I'm not seeing a Brimsek finalist yet.
by north_bear
Mon Mar 03, 2025 11:47 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: AA State Champion will be....
Replies: 12
Views: 2304

Re: AA State Champion will be....

It's all about timing. Gotta be playing your best hockey right now. The last 25 games do not matter.
by north_bear
Fri Feb 28, 2025 7:50 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: The Rise of the North in Coming Years?
Replies: 71
Views: 75041

Re: The Rise of the North in Coming Years?

StanleyCup55 wrote: Fri Feb 28, 2025 6:38 pm
stateofhawkey wrote: Fri Feb 28, 2025 9:10 am
north_bear wrote: Thu Feb 27, 2025 10:30 pm

I had no intentions of bringing this up but I saw it in my notifications so what the heck.

How does that crow taste?
Happily devouring the crow!!
Had crow for breakfast lunch and dinner today and loved it.

Go Bluejackets
That's awesome :lol: Go Bluejackets
by north_bear
Fri Feb 28, 2025 5:25 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Games Thursday 2-27-25
Replies: 31
Views: 3209

Re: Games Thursday 2-27-25

raidergrad72 wrote: Thu Feb 27, 2025 9:24 pm Andover wins 3-1 capping the greatest comeback in Mn. high school hockey I've ever seen, rising from 0-9 to possibly win the AA tournament.
I personally don't think that'll happen, but who knows?
Congrats to those kids and Coach Manney.
Open the door, you need some fresh air :mrgreen:
by north_bear
Fri Feb 28, 2025 5:22 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: The Rise of the North in Coming Years?
Replies: 71
Views: 75041

Re: The Rise of the North in Coming Years?

East Side Pioneer Guy wrote: Fri Feb 28, 2025 5:45 am The North ain't risin' in 7AA this year.
You just worry about beating Stillwater :P
by north_bear
Thu Feb 27, 2025 10:30 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: The Rise of the North in Coming Years?
Replies: 71
Views: 75041

Re: The Rise of the North in Coming Years?

Don’t worry Hermantown will steal a Hibbing player or two and make their annual trips. It’s what they do I was going to say something similar. As long as Hermantown keeps landing the top players from Duluth, Hibbing, Virginia, pretty much anywhere in the Northern Minnesota area, Hibbing won't go an...
by north_bear
Thu Feb 27, 2025 10:21 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Games Thursday 2-27-25
Replies: 31
Views: 3209

Re: Games Thursday 2-27-25

I thought the moment was getting to Rock Ridge. I saw a lot of bobbled passes even when working the PP, players falling down going for a loose puck, it just didn't seem like a very clean game from them. I did like the gutsy call at the end to pull the goalie for the PP.
by north_bear
Thu Feb 27, 2025 10:10 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 7A Final- #1 Cloquet/Esko/Carlton vs #3 Hibbing/Chisholm
Replies: 1
Views: 1846

Re: 7A Final- #1 Cloquet/Esko/Carlton vs #3 Hibbing/Chisholm

Excellent write up! This was a heck of a game. Really looking forward to continued success for hibbing, they have some outstanding young talent.
by north_bear
Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:31 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: The Rise of the North in Coming Years?
Replies: 71
Views: 75041

Re: The Rise of the North in Coming Years?

Depth will be the biggest hurdle to overcome for northern teams. Many can assemble a great top line, or have an amazing goaltender. But an ability to have 4 lines playing at the level you can find in the metro is going to make it tough. Not saying it can't happen. Look at a Roseau, for example. The...
by north_bear
Sun Mar 10, 2024 1:07 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Fluid AA Offseason Rankings: 2024-25
Replies: 21
Views: 10887

Re: Fluid AA Offseason Rankings: 2024-25

Is Chanhassen really losing that much star power to fall out of the preliminary top 25??
by north_bear
Sat Mar 09, 2024 9:29 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2024 AA tourney
Replies: 100
Views: 27996

Re: 2024 AA tourney

Welp, Edina is good at hockey.

Should be a good final!
by north_bear
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:45 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2024 AA tourney
Replies: 100
Views: 27996

Re: 2024 AA tourney

What a finish to the nightcap! Whew I'm glad we didn't go OT and have to deal with those nerves!
by north_bear
Thu Mar 07, 2024 3:10 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2024 AA tourney
Replies: 100
Views: 27996

Re: 2024 AA tourney

East Side Pioneer Guy wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:30 pm Here's a streak I'm fine with ending any time soon: Every dang team with bleach blonde hair.

It. Is. No. Longer. Original.
Agreed. Did facial hair peter out? 2016 GR had some impressive chin salad.
by north_bear
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:43 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Thanks Lou
Replies: 8
Views: 3558

Re: Thanks Lou

Heck of a run. Started in 1964 :shock:

He was only in his 2nd year in the USHL then. Played in the NHL until 1978. He stayed with the North Stars until 1991 as general manager and coach.

Hats off to Lou for always prioritizing the tourney during his career! That is remarkable.
by north_bear
Thu Mar 07, 2024 11:35 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2024 AA tourney
Replies: 100
Views: 27996

Re: 2024 AA tourney

I’m with you. Obviously I’d love to see a Rapids win but if the Bears can get that win that will be alright too. I’m bringing my son to the game to see the greatest event in high school sports. ( We now live in Wisconsin) Hoping for a game that makes you glad you saw it- regardless of the winner. C...
by north_bear
Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:11 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Tourney tickets
Replies: 14
Views: 5473

Re: Tourney tickets

Go to the let’s play hockey expo. Go to the left wall and find the door into the basement storage area. Walk straight across to the far side and open the door and the second door.You will be in the kitchen. Do not look at anyone and act like you belong there. Go to the elevator and take it to whate...
by north_bear
Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:21 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Tourney tickets
Replies: 14
Views: 5473

Re: Tourney tickets

I went online and bought a pair on Vivid Seats. Very expensive but I seldom get the chance to go to it and figured what the heck. At my age I tried to estimate how many more chances I would have to see the Rapids play. I decided to get them and take it all in. Thanks. Didn't realize they were avail...
by north_bear
Mon Mar 04, 2024 5:09 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Tourney tickets
Replies: 14
Views: 5473

Tourney tickets

What's the scoop on tourney tickets? It looks like everything is still locked down for students/family. The last time I went I got some from the school but they weren't very good seats.

What do others do? Facebook/Craigslist? Corner scalpers?
by north_bear
Mon Mar 04, 2024 9:01 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: System Outage
Replies: 11
Views: 4165

Re: System Outage

Happens every year in early March, how weird. :lol:
by north_bear
Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:21 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Playoff Games Thursday 2/29/24
Replies: 16
Views: 5914

Re: Playoff Games Thursday 2/29/24

I like coach Claftons post game answer about the winning goal "The right call should have been made right away." Glad they got it right! It looked like the ref was right on top of the action so kind of weird he didn't signal goal immediately. GR played a great game, strong defensively and ...
by north_bear
Thu Feb 29, 2024 11:58 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Section 7A Final (2/28/24)- #1 Hermantown vs #3 Hibbing
Replies: 6
Views: 2759

Re: Section 7A Final (2/28/24)- #1 Hermantown vs #3 Hibbing

Will be fun to watch this Hibbing team for the next couple years!
by north_bear
Thu Feb 29, 2024 9:52 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2024 AA State Tournament Seedings
Replies: 32
Views: 10581

Re: 2024 AA State Tournament Seedings

Does MSHSL now seed 6 teams instead of 5?