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by TheOctopus
Tue Jan 28, 2014 12:29 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: 12198

CDH and STA are closed today. Probably a reschedule...
by TheOctopus
Mon Nov 11, 2013 11:57 pm
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: 2013-14 Season
Replies: 42
Views: 13455

What else am I missing?[/quote] - Whiners that want to hear themselves whine - Complainers that want to hear themselves complain last but not least..... - Bitchers that want to hear themselves bitch Now.... L E T S P L A Y H O C K E Y! ----------------------------------------------------------- Just...
by TheOctopus
Wed Oct 30, 2013 7:02 am
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: How many games can a Bantam team play?
Replies: 5
Views: 3386

Re: How many games can a Bantam team play?

Hi, I wanted to know how many regular season games can a Bantam team play? And tourneys count for how many games? 3? 4? Thanks Unlimited pretty much, money and time are the real constraints... Just regular season including tournaments at the AA/A level expect 50 to 55 on the high end. Tournaments 3...
by TheOctopus
Mon May 27, 2013 11:35 am
Forum: Minnesota High School Hockey (Latest Topics)
Topic: Cake
Replies: 29
Views: 13033

Re: Cake

Guess we need to think about redistributing the silent auction
by TheOctopus
Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:56 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: USA International Hockey Cup - Looking for teams
Replies: 3
Views: 3001

Re: USA International Hockey Cup - Looking for teams

There is no Thunder Bay Thunder, or any Ontario team in the 98s this year. At the 98 level is the Thunder Bay Thunder from last year playing in the tournament this year under the same name or a different name? Weekend 1 - June 7-10 Boys Invite 04,03,02,01,00,99 Invite 04' - 2 teams Invite 03' - 2 t...
by TheOctopus
Sat Mar 31, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Moving to Minnesota - Part 2
Replies: 38
Views: 16113

Re: Moving to Minnesota - Part 2

Posted on here about the same time last year about possibly getting transferred to the Twin Cities area. Well........my company wanted to hold off for another year and here I am again looking for any insight since it looks like they are going to finally pull the trigger this summer on moving my fam...
by TheOctopus
Sat Mar 24, 2012 12:19 am
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: State PWA Recaps: Semifinals
Replies: 2
Views: 1731

Fred nice job on the articles, well written and very accurate. PL game still hurts a week later :cry: ERPWA - That was a great defensive game. Score was 0-0 and shots were 9-7 after 2. Our boys would put up 25 shots + after 2 routinely on teams. Many times it was worse, never mind the score. That s...
by TheOctopus
Mon Mar 12, 2012 1:01 am
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: OMG vs Stillwater...controversy at end
Replies: 56
Views: 27467

Not so sure I agree with the reinstatement. What's the message being sent here? That if it's an important event like the state tournament that you don't have to serve your penalty? If someone has enough pull you can have your penalty overturned? Look what happened with the BSM kid. He gets kicked o...
by TheOctopus
Sat Aug 08, 2009 11:34 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: 2009 Caribou Coffee Classic Tournament Update
Replies: 39
Views: 17594

Sippin Kool-Aid on a Warm Day

If this is the QUALITY of play are looking for then join Showcase, better value at lower price. These are not even open level teams outside the top two or maybe three teams. Yes the alliance has had an impact on Quailty teams playing in tournaments like this. This tournament has no AAA level teams ...
by TheOctopus
Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:50 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Fire
Replies: 27
Views: 16000

Re: Fire

[quote="RBK"]93' Fire have a pretty decent team? A few players that would have tried out for our team are on that team How are they doing? Solid Team?[/quote Go to http://www.midwestyouthhockey.com/view_2007_rank.php?a=b&t=y&m=n&r=US They're ranked 20th in the nation... Not bad...
by TheOctopus
Tue Feb 05, 2008 3:21 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Minnesota made AAA hockey teams Grinders/Snipers
Replies: 75
Views: 38815

This season, three kids with offers to play quit the 95 Machine because they were burned out. Despite multiple offers from other teams, none of these three are playing on AAA teams this spring. Burn out really does happen. You will not see it until the kids get to be 12-14 years old. Be careful. An...
by TheOctopus
Tue Feb 05, 2008 11:32 am
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Minnesota made AAA hockey teams Grinders/Snipers
Replies: 75
Views: 38815

I'm not a fan of Showcase - our team had many not so pleasant conversations wtih the owner - can't rememeber his name off hand - his Family grew up in St. Louis Park - enough said and for Minnesota Made. last year at the Hockey Expo my kid posted the best time for the age group and won a free clini...
by TheOctopus
Mon Feb 04, 2008 2:22 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Choice Mite League: Parents Review
Replies: 21
Views: 7359

Re: Choice Mite League: Parents Review

This was a "hot" topic last Fall. Allot of opinions from all sides. With 4 weeks remaining in the season I would be interested in hearing feedback from parents that are involved in the program. Tell us about the program? Tell us about the coaching? Tell us about the practices? Tell us abo...
by TheOctopus
Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:10 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Minnesota made AAA hockey teams Grinders/Snipers
Replies: 75
Views: 38815

I'm just waiting for him to start a girls' team and call them "The Snappers" :shock: That's a bit sick minded considering that age group you're speaking of. I agree, something like the "Awesome Blossoms" would have been a better "fit". :oops: Remember you're talking ab...
by TheOctopus
Wed Jan 23, 2008 2:04 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Minnesota made AAA hockey teams Grinders/Snipers
Replies: 75
Views: 38815

what sick is the expectation put on little kids and the FACT that little johnny has to attend to be the next one. No sick minded in the context you were putting it in was naming a hockey team of U10 or U12 girls after a slang term for the female genitalia. You spoke nothing of expectations put on l...
by TheOctopus
Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:38 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Minnesota made AAA hockey teams Grinders/Snipers
Replies: 75
Views: 38815

adding the two new teams is all about the $...without making the $ the Machine and Deuce will go bye-bye...hopefully he can make it work to keep things going for the people that want to be part of his program...but there is no way he can have the same expectations for the talent level on the Sniper...
by TheOctopus
Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:35 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: 98 Snipers and Grinders
Replies: 10
Views: 3747

Re: 98 Snipers and Grinders

Does anyone know if MM was able to roster a 98 born Snipers and Grinders teams?...in other words, have they found enough kids to participate? Tryouts were over MEA in October. If there are spots left, it’s only by those that are on the fence about doing it. Payments have already been sent in and th...
by TheOctopus
Wed Oct 31, 2007 8:41 am
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Weekend at Bernies...Must Read
Replies: 80
Views: 24841

Re: Changing Landscape

theref- absolutely agree! There are some who love to give lip service by saying how much they appreciate all those volunteers and what they do for the association (and it makes them look so honorable) but then give the compliment a backhand by saying, in essence, "that you just aren't good eno...
by TheOctopus
Mon Oct 29, 2007 10:26 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Backyard Hockey Rinks
Replies: 20
Views: 6194

Re: Backyard Hockey Rinks

There was a book on the topic of home rinks. Can't remember the title. The author was from New England. He recalled fond memories of the rink he created in his backyard and the experiences that his family and friends had with it. In the book, the author wrote about touring parts of the northeast, u...
by TheOctopus
Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:55 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Weekend at Bernies...Must Read
Replies: 80
Views: 24841

Re: Hey Octopus

Mister Hockey wrote:I am happy that your boy is having a good time. I appreciate the feedback. Thanks a lot
No problem. I'm just sick of what I read on this site about Bernie. How minor incidents can turn into large fish stories is amazing.
by TheOctopus
Mon Oct 29, 2007 5:47 pm
Forum: Minnesota Youth Hockey
Topic: Weekend at Bernies...Must Read
Replies: 80
Views: 24841

Re: Weekend at Bernies...Must Read

This is what I heard through the grapevine happened at the new mite program at Minnesota Made. I guess the parents are not allowed to cheer when their player scores a goal in a scrimmage or game. That the owner belittled two volunteer coaches in front of their teams telling them that they are terri...