Section 3A (2013-2014)

[p_cku]

Greetings 3A Followers,
Hope Christmas was good for everyone. Here are the Rankings for the week.

Section 3A Power Rankings (12-30-13)
1. Luverne (12-0-1)
2. New Ulm Area (6-4-0)
3. Willmar (6-5-0)
4. Hutchinson (5-3-1)
5. LDC (5-5-0)
6. Marshall (4-7-0)
7. Windom (4-8-0)
8. Worthington (2-7-0)
9. Redwood Valley (2-6-0)
10. Fairmont (1-7-0)
11. Morris-Benson (0-10-0)

Luverne- Has taken care of business. Done everything you could ask so far. Won the Schwan Cup Open Tourney over the weekend Represented 3A Well in the Cities!

New Ulm Area- Have a ton of talent and are starting to come together a little bit. Confusing loss to Park Rapids but they also beat Willmar. If they beat Willmar later this month they could own the #1 seed.

Willmar- Had A HUGE win over Hutch to start the week. Then were throttled at the end by Mound Westonka. This is a very solid team and they get great coaching. If they have 3 big games coming up Vs. Rival LDC, Luverne & New Ulm Area.

Hutchinson- Such a confusing team beat a very good team in Mound then tie a very down Little Falls? Losing to Willmar makes the Feb date with Luverne a MUST WIN for the Tigers.

LDC- Getting better. They have young Sophomores who are starting to learn how to play varsity hockey and have a solid tender in Wahl. They are becoming a very dangerous team. Big on for the Cream Cup on Saturday vs. Willmar.

Marshall- They are starting to play better. Campion on any night can still one. Don’t count the Tigers out yet. I think they have at least one big upset in them.

Windom- Seem to be getting only worse….. Terrible holiday tournament for them giving up a ton and not scoring for some reason?

Worthington- Playing with only 10 men they are impressive. Not a threat but still a fun story of dedication and heart.

Redwood Valley- Won 2 games over the Holidays in Wadena a Young team starting to get better.

Fairmont- Got their first win of the year in OT over Morris Benson

Morris Benson- Wow has this program fallen apart!

Upset Specials!
Marshall Over Luverne- I know I will get grilled by the Luverne Faithful on here. Just a couple reasons. Luverne is feeling good after winning their tournament and maybe looking ahead to a date with Willmar. This is a game that is dangerous for them Marshall has nothing to lose and Campion can and Has beaten these guys by himself. Also, Luverne has NEVER swept the season series vs. Marshall in their Program History.

LDC over Willmar- Battle for the Cream Cup and Willmar maybe looking ahead to a date with Luverne This is a game that is dangerous for them LDC has nothing to lose and Wahl can beat these guys by himself. This game is always very heated and another game like the one above where you have throw out records and who should win on paper because when these two meet all bets are off.

I maybe wrong on both I don’t mean to slight Luverne or Willmar just some very dangerous matchup’s for both if they are not careful.

Section 3A Scout wanted to let you know what a good job your last few post have been. They are much more objective and insightful which makes your post a true scouting report.

I totally agree about rivalry games you can throw records out the window. I was at last years Cream Cup game the teams played very well and it was a very intense game. The Marshall game is a perfect trap game for Luverne not they are over looking anyone but Campion does have there number when he is focus very dangerous. Luverne will have to turn up the speed on their game and put a lot pressure on Marshall early. If the game is close the upset could happen. Both of these games should be fun to be at and watch the fans go crazy.

To all Section 3A team keep getting better and improving that the only way our Section is going to gain respect.

[notTONIGHT]

Luverne should win this game by double digits. But your right, it is a rivalry game, and could be trap game.

As for all this talk about Luverne never winning all the games in a year against Marshall. Tell me about when Marshall beat Luverne in the 01-02 Varsity season. Im sure its a great story.... Because it never happened.

[andovercw]

Going deep in the stats book for that one, huh notTONIGHT. I think you're still feeling salty from last year.

[Traxler]

I love how passionate people are about their 3A schools. Reading this thread gives me the ability to sound like I know what I'm talking about when referring to this section.

[notTONIGHT]

Going deep in the stats book for that one, huh notTONIGHT. I think you're still feeling salty from last year.

OF COURSE IM SALTY FROM LAST YEAR! There is not a Luverne fan that wont be salty about that one for decades. Thats why we have a thriving program. Its the passion.
I know the boys havent forgotten about last year either.

[andovercw]

Don't let the salt get into your eyes, it might cloud your vision for the future.
That is almost something confucius would have said.
Good luck on the rest of the season, and if you make it through, represent 3A and southwest conference well!

[notTONIGHT]

Don't let the salt get into your eyes, it might cloud your vision for the future.
That is almost something confucius would have said.
Good luck on the rest of the season, and if you make it through, represent 3A and southwest conference well!

The future is bright my friend. Even if its cloudy.

[Section 3A HockeyScout]

Luverne should win this game by double digits. But your right, it is a rivalry game, and could be trap game.

As for all this talk about Luverne never winning all the games in a year against Marshall. Tell me about when Marshall beat Luverne in the 01-02 Varsity season. Im sure its a great story.... Because it never happened.

Great dig up by notTONIGHT... Luverne beat them once that year but for some reason a second meeting is not present on the stat book. How in the world did these two CONFERENCE Rivals not play twice !?!?!? Is that correct?

That is why it still stands the Luverne has NEVER swept the season series from the Tigers.

Two great Rivalries on tap to start the new year.

The Battle for the Southwest Crown
Marshall does not have the Talent up front they have had in the past but Buysse, Bell and Moran and Rasmussen Brothers can dig and grind and bury pucks in big spots. Buysse sent the Tigers to the X last year when he scored the GWG in the Section 3A Final. Campion is a VERY solid tender and tends to play his best in the BIGGEST games. He also still has the game he stole at GAC in the Semi-Finals last year fresh in the Cards Minds.
Luverne has great talent this year. They have a solid Senior Crew followed up by some really SPECIAL young talent. They have had everything go right so far this year. Meyer has been spot on in the nets. My question is what happens if the Tigers get a quick one or two or the game stays close as the periods wear on..... In those cases which could easily happen you have to like the Tigers chances.... Rivalry Game throw out the records because it is going to be a Barn Burner down in Luverne Thursday Night!

The Battle of The Cream Cup
LDC is slowly getting better game by game. They have a very solid sophomore class that is really starting to figure out HS Hockey now. They work extremely hard and make turns earn everything they get. Wahl has been seeing around 40 to 50 shots for Three Years now. You have to like your chances and any game he starts.
Willmar is a very veteran squad led by their 14 Seniors who will be playing in their last Cream Cup Game. They play their systems extremely well. A very disciplined squad who's Coaching Staff gets the most of their boys every year. The big fear is they dont score a ton and they have gotten shaky tending from Riever so far. Will Gosseman be back or does the Sophomore get the Big Game.... In a low scoring affair with a ton of passion on each side I think this one could go either way.

These are Huge Upset Games to Watch as either one will throw a BIG Wrench into the Seeds.

I cant wait to watch and see what happens. Happy New Year to all 3A Followers... We easily have to most passion for hockey on this board and it shows that this section is allowing the game of Hockey to GROW in our Area!!

[notTONIGHT]

Luverne should win this game by double digits. But your right, it is a rivalry game, and could be trap game.

As for all this talk about Luverne never winning all the games in a year against Marshall. Tell me about when Marshall beat Luverne in the 01-02 Varsity season. Im sure its a great story.... Because it never happened.

Great dig up by notTONIGHT... Luverne beat them once that year but for some reason a second meeting is not present on the stat book. How in the world did these two CONFERENCE Rivals not play twice !?!?!? Is that correct?

That is why it still stands the Luverne has NEVER swept the season series from the Tigers.

If i remember correct, a half an inch of snow fell, and fears of an onslaught reigned down on Marshall. They did not come to Luverne, and refused a reschedule. Outcome feared.

Hopes are high for a blizzard this thurday as well. I think i can hear the Snow dance drums from here.

Not this year....

[Nevertoomuchhockey]

Luverne should win this game by double digits. But your right, it is a rivalry game, and could be trap game.

As for all this talk about Luverne never winning all the games in a year against Marshall. Tell me about when Marshall beat Luverne in the 01-02 Varsity season. Im sure its a great story.... Because it never happened.

Great dig up by notTONIGHT... Luverne beat them once that year but for some reason a second meeting is not present on the stat book. How in the world did these two CONFERENCE Rivals not play twice !?!?!? Is that correct?

That is why it still stands the Luverne has NEVER swept the season series from the Tigers.

Two great Rivalries on tap to start the new year.

The Battle for the Southwest Crown
Marshall does not have the Talent up front they have had in the past but Buysse, Bell and Moran and Rasmussen Brothers can dig and grind and bury pucks in big spots. Buysse sent the Tigers to the X last year when he scored the GWG in the Section 3A Final. Campion is a VERY solid tender and tends to play his best in the BIGGEST games. He also still has the game he stole at GAC in the Semi-Finals last year fresh in the Cards Minds.
Luverne has great talent this year. They have a solid Senior Crew followed up by some really SPECIAL young talent. They have had everything go right so far this year. Meyer has been spot on in the nets. My question is what happens if the Tigers get a quick one or two or the game stays close as the periods wear on..... In those cases which could easily happen you have to like the Tigers chances.... Rivalry Game throw out the records because it is going to be a Barn Burner down in Luverne Thursday Night!

The Battle of The Cream Cup
LDC is slowly getting better game by game. They have a very solid sophomore class that is really starting to figure out HS Hockey now. They work extremely hard and make turns earn everything they get. Wahl has been seeing around 40 to 50 shots for Three Years now. You have to like your chances and any game he starts.
Willmar is a very veteran squad led by their 14 Seniors who will be playing in their last Cream Cup Game. They play their systems extremely well. A very disciplined squad who's Coaching Staff gets the most of their boys every year. The big fear is they dont score a ton and they have gotten shaky tending from Riever so far. Will Gosseman be back or does the Sophomore get the Big Game.... In a low scoring affair with a ton of passion on each side I think this one could go either way.

These are Huge Upset Games to Watch as either one will throw a BIG Wrench into the Seeds.

I cant wait to watch and see what happens. Happy New Year to all 3A Followers... We easily have to most passion for hockey on this board and it shows that this section is allowing the game of Hockey to GROW in our Area!!

Scout - I enjoy your posts because I only see 1 or 2 3A games a year. BUT, your claim to have "easily the most passion..." Gonna have to call you on that!
Hope your team wins Happy 2014 north to south!

[notTONIGHT]

Luverne should win this game by double digits. But your right, it is a rivalry game, and could be trap game.

As for all this talk about Luverne never winning all the games in a year against Marshall. Tell me about when Marshall beat Luverne in the 01-02 Varsity season. Im sure its a great story.... Because it never happened.

Great dig up by notTONIGHT... Luverne beat them once that year but for some reason a second meeting is not present on the stat book. How in the world did these two CONFERENCE Rivals not play twice !?!?!? Is that correct?

That is why it still stands the Luverne has NEVER swept the season series from the Tigers.

Two great Rivalries on tap to start the new year.

The Battle for the Southwest Crown
Marshall does not have the Talent up front they have had in the past but Buysse, Bell and Moran and Rasmussen Brothers can dig and grind and bury pucks in big spots. Buysse sent the Tigers to the X last year when he scored the GWG in the Section 3A Final. Campion is a VERY solid tender and tends to play his best in the BIGGEST games. He also still has the game he stole at GAC in the Semi-Finals last year fresh in the Cards Minds.
Luverne has great talent this year. They have a solid Senior Crew followed up by some really SPECIAL young talent. They have had everything go right so far this year. Meyer has been spot on in the nets. My question is what happens if the Tigers get a quick one or two or the game stays close as the periods wear on..... In those cases which could easily happen you have to like the Tigers chances.... Rivalry Game throw out the records because it is going to be a Barn Burner down in Luverne Thursday Night!

The Battle of The Cream Cup
LDC is slowly getting better game by game. They have a very solid sophomore class that is really starting to figure out HS Hockey now. They work extremely hard and make turns earn everything they get. Wahl has been seeing around 40 to 50 shots for Three Years now. You have to like your chances and any game he starts.
Willmar is a very veteran squad led by their 14 Seniors who will be playing in their last Cream Cup Game. They play their systems extremely well. A very disciplined squad who's Coaching Staff gets the most of their boys every year. The big fear is they dont score a ton and they have gotten shaky tending from Riever so far. Will Gosseman be back or does the Sophomore get the Big Game.... In a low scoring affair with a ton of passion on each side I think this one could go either way.

These are Huge Upset Games to Watch as either one will throw a BIG Wrench into the Seeds.

I cant wait to watch and see what happens. Happy New Year to all 3A Followers... We easily have to most passion for hockey on this board and it shows that this section is allowing the game of Hockey to GROW in our Area!!

Scout - I enjoy your posts because I only see 1 or 2 3A games a year. BUT, your claim to have "easily the most passion..." Gonna have to call you on that!
Hope your team wins Happy 2014 north to south!

Important to note that it says "on this board." I dont know if that can be argued. This thread blows up every year more so that any other. More views and posts than other threads.

[Traxler]

Great dig up by notTONIGHT... Luverne beat them once that year but for some reason a second meeting is not present on the stat book. How in the world did these two CONFERENCE Rivals not play twice !?!?!? Is that correct?

That is why it still stands the Luverne has NEVER swept the season series from the Tigers.

Two great Rivalries on tap to start the new year.

The Battle for the Southwest Crown
Marshall does not have the Talent up front they have had in the past but Buysse, Bell and Moran and Rasmussen Brothers can dig and grind and bury pucks in big spots. Buysse sent the Tigers to the X last year when he scored the GWG in the Section 3A Final. Campion is a VERY solid tender and tends to play his best in the BIGGEST games. He also still has the game he stole at GAC in the Semi-Finals last year fresh in the Cards Minds.
Luverne has great talent this year. They have a solid Senior Crew followed up by some really SPECIAL young talent. They have had everything go right so far this year. Meyer has been spot on in the nets. My question is what happens if the Tigers get a quick one or two or the game stays close as the periods wear on..... In those cases which could easily happen you have to like the Tigers chances.... Rivalry Game throw out the records because it is going to be a Barn Burner down in Luverne Thursday Night!

The Battle of The Cream Cup
LDC is slowly getting better game by game. They have a very solid sophomore class that is really starting to figure out HS Hockey now. They work extremely hard and make turns earn everything they get. Wahl has been seeing around 40 to 50 shots for Three Years now. You have to like your chances and any game he starts.
Willmar is a very veteran squad led by their 14 Seniors who will be playing in their last Cream Cup Game. They play their systems extremely well. A very disciplined squad who's Coaching Staff gets the most of their boys every year. The big fear is they dont score a ton and they have gotten shaky tending from Riever so far. Will Gosseman be back or does the Sophomore get the Big Game.... In a low scoring affair with a ton of passion on each side I think this one could go either way.

These are Huge Upset Games to Watch as either one will throw a BIG Wrench into the Seeds.

I cant wait to watch and see what happens. Happy New Year to all 3A Followers... We easily have to most passion for hockey on this board and it shows that this section is allowing the game of Hockey to GROW in our Area!!

Scout - I enjoy your posts because I only see 1 or 2 3A games a year. BUT, your claim to have "easily the most passion..." Gonna have to call you on that!
Hope your team wins Happy 2014 north to south!

Important to note that it says "on this board." I dont know if that can be argued. This thread blows up every year more so that any other. More views and posts than other threads.

Other fans discuss their sections in multiple threads, not just one thread....

[elliott70]

Scout - I enjoy your posts because I only see 1 or 2 3A games a year. BUT, your claim to have "easily the most passion..." Gonna have to call you on that!
Hope your team wins Happy 2014 north to south!

Important to note that it says "on this board." I dont know if that can be argued. This thread blows up every year more so that any other. More views and posts than other threads.

Other fans discuss their sections in multiple threads, not just one thread....

That's true, but this is a pretty good thread.
Lot's of passion.

Even though whoever wins the section will lose in the first round of state by 5 goals, unless it is Marshall.




J/K, Marshall would lose by 5, too.

[elliott70]

Great dig up by notTONIGHT... Luverne beat them once that year but for some reason a second meeting is not present on the stat book. How in the world did these two CONFERENCE Rivals not play twice !?!?!? Is that correct?

That is why it still stands the Luverne has NEVER swept the season series from the Tigers.

Two great Rivalries on tap to start the new year.

The Battle for the Southwest Crown
Marshall does not have the Talent up front they have had in the past but Buysse, Bell and Moran and Rasmussen Brothers can dig and grind and bury pucks in big spots. Buysse sent the Tigers to the X last year when he scored the GWG in the Section 3A Final. Campion is a VERY solid tender and tends to play his best in the BIGGEST games. He also still has the game he stole at GAC in the Semi-Finals last year fresh in the Cards Minds.
Luverne has great talent this year. They have a solid Senior Crew followed up by some really SPECIAL young talent. They have had everything go right so far this year. Meyer has been spot on in the nets. My question is what happens if the Tigers get a quick one or two or the game stays close as the periods wear on..... In those cases which could easily happen you have to like the Tigers chances.... Rivalry Game throw out the records because it is going to be a Barn Burner down in Luverne Thursday Night!

The Battle of The Cream Cup
LDC is slowly getting better game by game. They have a very solid sophomore class that is really starting to figure out HS Hockey now. They work extremely hard and make turns earn everything they get. Wahl has been seeing around 40 to 50 shots for Three Years now. You have to like your chances and any game he starts.
Willmar is a very veteran squad led by their 14 Seniors who will be playing in their last Cream Cup Game. They play their systems extremely well. A very disciplined squad who's Coaching Staff gets the most of their boys every year. The big fear is they dont score a ton and they have gotten shaky tending from Riever so far. Will Gosseman be back or does the Sophomore get the Big Game.... In a low scoring affair with a ton of passion on each side I think this one could go either way.

These are Huge Upset Games to Watch as either one will throw a BIG Wrench into the Seeds.

I cant wait to watch and see what happens. Happy New Year to all 3A Followers... We easily have to most passion for hockey on this board and it shows that this section is allowing the game of Hockey to GROW in our Area!!

Scout - I enjoy your posts because I only see 1 or 2 3A games a year. BUT, your claim to have "easily the most passion..." Gonna have to call you on that!
Hope your team wins Happy 2014 north to south!

Important to note that it says "on this board." I dont know if that can be argued. This thread blows up every year more so that any other. More views and posts than other threads.

Since when has this 'bored' become 'board'.

[ThatHockeyGuy]

Biggest rivalry game in the state: Willmar against Litchfield for the Cream CAN

Just thought I'd clear up the name

[elliott70]

Biggest rivalry game in the state: Willmar against Litchfield for the Cream CAN

Just thought I'd clear up the name

I am sure it is a big rivalry, but attend Warroad vs. Roseau in Roseau sometime.

[MrGoalieBoy]

Biggest rivalry game in the state: Willmar against Litchfield for the Cream CAN

Just thought I'd clear up the name

I am sure it is a big rivalry, but attend Warroad vs. Roseau in Roseau sometime.

Haha ya, I hope you were being sarcastic about Willmar and Litchfield being the biggest rivalry game in the state...I would love to attend the Warroad and Roseau game some day!

[Bleed Maroon and Gold]

The cream can dates back to 1972 and is a huge rivalry game. It was recently changed to the Stephen Reynolds memorial cream can for a former Willmar player who passed away Nov 29, 2011 who passed away from Myocarditis. I would say this is a huge rivalry but not the biggest in the state.

[MrGoalieBoy]

Predictions for tonight: I'm going to take Willmar over Litchfield 5-2. And Luverne over Marshall 6-2. I hope Campion brings his A game so it will be a good one. But even then, I don't know if he can "Win it on his own." Scout are you making the trip down? I am!

[fastncrash]

Anyone else smell that?

Smells like "Grilled Trout", Eh?

Previous QUOTE: 3A Hockey Trouts Upset Special
Marshall Over Luverne- I know I will get grilled by the Luverne Faithful on here.

[rollCARDSroll]

ROLL CARDS ROLL!!!!!

[MrGoalieBoy]

Wow...half of the kids on Marshall couldn't even skate tonight it didn't seem like. This Marshall team is way down. I don't think they have one goal scorer. Meyer stopped everything he needed to. I think Luverne was even missing a solid defenseman?

[wooshlager]

Score?

[Section 3A HockeyScout]

Luverne 3 Marshall 0

Marshall is way down in talent this year as was previously said. However, they had a good jump to their game early and throughout the game. They played very tough in their D-end and were able to hold down the Cards for most of the night.

Golden Sin the Tiger gave up a goal in the last minute of the 1st period to the dynamic duo (Nelson & Semsrud). Also, gave up a shorty in the 2nd.

Overall was not really impressed with either team. I have seen Luverne play MUCH better this season. The Tigers found a way to slow them down and were able to play back and forth hockey. The third goal should of never been allowed the net was clearly off.

Marshall just does not have many kids who can bury pucks. Luverne was missing a very solid Dman tonight. Maybe that effected their mojo. I will say this the Luverne Faithful was out tonight the Rink was Jammed pack. Just was not an exciting hockey game. Very physical game.

Stars of the Game
1- Kendall Meyer Made every save he needed to in the effort
2- Logan Norman- Had a 1 goal and 1 assist
3- Jaxon Nelson- The 8th grader had the GWG

Overall, Marshall had to be pleased with their effort. They are way behind in the talent pool. Literally half of the Marshall players could NOT skate. Campion was alright but not like last year.

I will be heading to the Cream Can Game Saturday should be a blast!

[MrGoalieBoy]

3-0 Luverne. I don't know if Luverne played that well tonight. All I know is Marshall players were falling all over the ice, running into each other all the time, and not taking shots in the slot. I'd like to hear notTONIGHT's say on this game, did Luverne play very well tonight or not their best?