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In case anyone was planning to watch Maple Grove vs. Hill Murray on Tuesday at Aldrich, the game has been re-scheduled due to Precinct Caucuses in Minnespta. I heard the game was going to be played on Thursday at 4:00 at Maple Grove, but have not confirmed that. WTH? Crud. Update: The game will be ...

I'm tempted to head down to Aldrich on my last day in town. I haven't seen a good HM v East matchup in many a moon. Anyone else going? Of course, I'm also tempted by Centennial and HM in girl's, which is a #1 v #2 matchup tonight up in Lino Lakes. Dang, sorry Spar. I was there but didn’t see your m...

EP is lethal on the powerplay this year. They're scoring at like a 36% clip on powerplays. I don't know that another team in the state is that successful with a man advantage.

Last thing I'll say about Hill's penalty kills. This is the first season in a while where I dread seeing them take a penalty. Good teams seem to torch them. A couple of games that stood out for me where opposing teams badly hurt Hill on the PP Eden Prairie 3 for 4 STA 2 for 2 Grand Rapids 2 for 3 Th...

The STA vs Rockridge result should be treated as a scrimmage. It tells us little to nothing of consequence. The HM vs Stillwater game was more entertaining than I had hoped. Of course when Stillwater scored early on the PP they acted like it was a state tournament game because, hey, we scored on Hi...

The STA vs Rockridge result should be treated as a scrimmage. It tells us little to nothing of consequence. The HM vs Stillwater game was more entertaining than I had hoped. Of course when Stillwater scored early on the PP they acted like it was a state tournament game because, hey, we scored on Hi...

I'm pretty good with Hill at #7 Regardless of circumstance, you can't lose to an unranked Holy Family team and expect not to get dinged. This week will tell us a lot about the top teams. Moorhead, STA, Stillwater, Edina, Shakopee & Rogers all have tough games, mostly because of the Tradition Hol...

Hill Murray just lost to Holy Family, 3-2. Yikes. And then they beat Edina. Make it make sense. Hill dominated play against Holy Family. 57 shots. Reminds me of a couple years ago when Two Rivers beat them. It was a similar type game. For whatever reason, Hill’s top line- where you figured most of ...

Hill 1 Rogers 0 Final. I really can't put my finger on this Hill team through 4 games. The concerning: there's been a bit of a power outage on offense the last 3 games. The promising: the D seems locked in and Hanggi is looking good. The good: they don't have a loss. The bad: I haven't felt like any...

I wouldn't read too much into the Hill EP game. Eden Prairie scored 3 goals on the powerplay, which is impressive. Nothing wrong with getting a little penalty killing experience early in the season if you're Hill. I remember reading that EP has a few freshman on the varsity squad. Will be interesti...

I wouldn't read too much into the Hill EP game. Eden Prairie scored 3 goals on the powerplay, which is impressive. Nothing wrong with getting a little penalty killing experience early in the season if you're Hill. I remember reading that EP has a few freshman on the varsity squad. Will be interestin...

East Side Pioneer Guy wrote: ↑Wed Mar 26, 2025 7:14 pm

CrimsonCakeEater wrote: ↑Mon Mar 24, 2025 8:48 pm

Puckguy19 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 24, 2025 12:45 pm Is that Lee and Penny's son?

Believe so. For sure the same family. Name is on the main gym too.

Does that mean there will be no advertising inside the new UST Lee and Penny Anderson Arena?

I kindly doubt it. Gonna need that NIL money....

0-5 on good games so far in class A. Let’s hope tonight and the champ game provides some entertainment You need a new bookie! Lol! Well I hardly think 3 shutouts (with all 3 being wins by 3 or more goals) and a running time game to open things up screams excitement. Orono v SCC is providing some la...

0-5 on good games so far in class A. Let’s hope tonight and the champ game provides some entertainment

It sure looks like everyone was right about the Zephyrs and their season-long challenge putting pucks in the net.

I don't think HS hockey in Minnesota has faded in popularity. Arenas are still packed for big games, there is excitement and people seem to be engaged. What does seem to have faded in popularity is bantering with strangers about it. I do feel like there's just a desire to consume content rather tha...

I don't think HS hockey in Minnesota has faded in popularity. Arenas are still packed for big games, there is excitement and people seem to be engaged. What does seem to have faded in popularity is bantering with strangers about it. I do feel like there's just a desire to consume content rather than...

It is contracting and has been for over a decade. Here are the # of teams, by year 1998-99: 157 1999-00: 161 2000-01: 158 2001-02: 154 2002-03: 155 2003-04: 156 2004-05: 156 2005-06: 157 2006-07: 153 2007-08: 156 2008-09: 156 2009-10: 157 2010-11: 156 2011-12: 155 2012-13: 156 2013-14: 154 2014-15:...

It is contracting and has been for over a decade. Here are the # of teams, by year 1998-99: 157 1999-00: 161 2000-01: 158 2001-02: 154 2002-03: 155 2003-04: 156 2004-05: 156 2005-06: 157 2006-07: 153 2007-08: 156 2008-09: 156 2009-10: 157 2010-11: 156 2011-12: 155 2012-13: 156 2013-14: 154 2014-15:...

I still enjoy this place. I follow quite a few people on twitter - but it isn't the same. It's mostly just someone posting, getting a couple of likes and then one person responding with a 5 word comment. I prefer the ability to have a more thoughtful discussion - but I guess attention spans aren't w...

Kennedy ends their program with a 13-1 loss. Thanks for the memories (particularly of the 1980s), Kennedy. Oit with a whimper. That '87 team was really something. I assume they will join a co-op? I thought I read somewhere that players would effectively join the Bloomington Jefferson team. They do ...

As a former blue-liner, I like that there's an award for the top senior defensemen. I would like to think I would have won this award if it was around during my playing days. Yes, hell would have froze over at the same time, but I digress....

I give HM a lot of credit for not giving up in the 3rd when they were down 7-4. They took their play up a level and the Spuds didn't respond. Personally, I think Ammerman got outcoached by Lechner. But Lechner outcoaches a lot of other coaches. Congrats to the Pioneers on a crazy win. If it’s any c...

Welp, leave it to the best two teams in the state on the last game of the regular season to have what was the craziest game of the year.

Facebook stream isn't bad. Camerawork is choppy, but beggers can't be choosers. Great start to the game by Hill, and then their standard kyptonite (silly penalties) completely turned the game, flow and momentum. This continues to be a major issue for this team. I can't tell you how many 5-3 penaltie...