Let's Play Hockey Pre-season Poll

[SEhockeyDAD]

Faribault lost Ally Foley to the Thoroughbreds, otherwise they might be worthy of being ranked. She was their best player, and it'll be much different without her.

[xwildfan]

Undercover, you are probably right about fashion. I have noticed that the top hockey coaches are also the most fashionable. You can even see that in pro sports. That coach in New England will probably end up on the cover of GQ.

[OntheEdge]

Anyone other than me notice Hallderson has the EXACT same hair-do and very similar glasses. That's 10 YEARS for god sake's; see a stylist. Take a lesson from the LADY that the rink is named after.

Hey Dummy....I was dissing the coach....not Mrs. Ridder. If you look carefully at the bottom 2 pictures you will see the x-gopher coach with the EXACT same hairstyle 10 years later you could interchange her in either picture while the LADY (Mrs. Ridder) in the center of the picture understands fashion. Meaning she's subtle and stylish....not like Laura with a bad comb over pull-back do with Billy Jean frames and a pant suit that screams ERA Movement. Don't know what that means....ask your mom.

Finally, the comment meant that the former gopher coach could take a fashion lesson from a real lady in Mrs. Ridder. Meaning try look like a lady instead of an old tomboy.

WHAT?

Hair? What is this Vogue? I think helmet hair is the best style for hockey.

[Undercover Hockey Lover]

Undercover, you are probably right about fashion. I have noticed that the top hockey coaches are also the most fashionable. You can even see that in pro sports. That coach in New England will probably end up on the cover of GQ.

Yes, the Hockey coaches at the top levels usually are some of the best dressed in all of sport. Take a look at the Wild Coach always dressed to the nine's. Even Ken Hitchcock and Pat Burns have it figured out. Better yet take a look at Mr. Cherry next Saturday night always a great tie and a good haircut. Belicheck is the exception to the rule.

Laura could have taken a few lessons from Ms. Miller from the Duluth area. But I suppose when your built like an old gym teacher; what the heck, might as well look like one too!!

The reason I digress is that it's Let's Play Hockeys Rankings...and they usually are good old boy's patting their buddies on the back.

[xwildfan]

Grapes is in a class by himself; by far the most entertaining character in hockey. And the majority of his opinions are right on the mark. Regarding LPH, most people around girls hockey know that their poll is pretty much meaningless. Those folks along with the mainstream media have no clue regarding the top players or top teams.

[hockeydad]

Going back to the Farmington comment. Shakopee is also listed in Class A, but they too are in AA this year.

Missota is now half AA and half A

[i play hockey]

Grapes is in a class by himself; by far the most entertaining character in hockey. And the majority of his opinions are right on the mark. Regarding LPH, most people around girls hockey know that their poll is pretty much meaningless. Those folks along with the mainstream media have no clue regarding the top players or top teams.

I grew up watching Grapes...he is incredible. The way he dresses is a little interesting though.

About the polls...they are a little iffy right now, but we can only hope that they get more accurate as the season goes on. Regardless, there is always one team that is looked over that ends up shocking everyone. The season preview that the star trib puts out has a little bit more of a look into leaving and returning players, how different do you think that will be?

[anderc14]

The Minneapolis Novas beat Totino-Grace in pre-season scrimmages today. Eagan is quite a team- watch for them to do well this season.

[Nostalgic Nerd]

Nice to see Irondale slip in at #16, plus Roseau at #9 in A.