Section 3A (2013-2014)

[alumni52]

Ill say straight up that I do not like luverne and honestly id rather they not make it to the X but in all seriousness they had one bad game in sections last year, took a couple bad penalties and their goalie did not have to stellar of a game and now the coaching is terrible and they are choke artist? The year prior they made is all the to ship lost 2-1 to one of the better teams to come out the program lately. I see one bad game in this teams history that does not make them perennial "Choke Artist". The comment is just ridiculous. The coaching has brought this small town program to life over the last few years way beyond expectation. You saying they have no systems is quite strange too, I've seen a couple of their games and to me they seem to get it out of the zone pretty quick and their PK and PP have some pretty nice stats so whatever they're doing sure seems to be working.

The hit on their schedule is true, I have to agree with that but if you look at everybody's wins they have the two of the three best wins in the section (A very strong Kennedy team and an achiever academy team prior to some of their better players leaving) . I mean you can have the schedule and all but it would be nice to be able to compete with the teams on it and not just get rocked. Luverne has proven they can go up against some stiffer completion and fair well.

I think if you are to pick anyone but Luverne to win this section it is only because you want them to win. Luverne has commanding victories over two of the top four and I don't know if New Ulm will be able to give them to much of a run as their program seems to be going down hill. Luverne is a clear favorite but yes, as everyone has stated I suppose they could get upset.

[notTONIGHT]

Ill say straight up that I do not like luverne and honestly id rather they not make it to the X but in all seriousness they had one bad game in sections last year, took a couple bad penalties and their goalie did not have to stellar of a game and now the coaching is terrible and they are choke artist? The year prior they made is all the to ship lost 2-1 to one of the better teams to come out the program lately. I see one bad game in this teams history that does not make them perennial "Choke Artist". The comment is just ridiculous. The coaching has brought this small town program to life over the last few years way beyond expectation. You saying they have no systems is quite strange too, I've seen a couple of their games and to me they seem to get it out of the zone pretty quick and their PK and PP have some pretty nice stats so whatever they're doing sure seems to be working.

The hit on their schedule is true, I have to agree with that but if you look at everybody's wins they have the two of the three best wins in the section (A very strong Kennedy team and an achiever academy team prior to some of their better players leaving) . I mean you can have the schedule and all but it would be nice to be able to compete with the teams on it and not just get rocked. Luverne has proven they can go up against some stiffer completion and fair well.

I think if you are to pick anyone but Luverne to win this section it is only because you want them to win. Luverne has commanding victories over two of the top four and I don't know if New Ulm will be able to give them to much of a run as their program seems to be going down hill. Luverne is a clear favorite but yes, as everyone has stated I suppose they could get upset.

Nice post.

I'm not trolling, but the first sentence of your post, and your signature dont line up.

"I straight up just dont like Luverne" Then "unbiased opinions" on 3A. Those two phrases dont mesh well.

HAHA

[NC87]

I have a difficult time believing that any team in section 3a will score more goals in 1 game than Luverne.

[Can't skate]

All I can say is if Luveren happens to lose, I would hate to be notTonight and all other Card faithful cuz it is going to get ugly and most likely get the topic shut down, kind of like last year.

[alumni52]

Ill say straight up that I do not like luverne and honestly id rather they not make it to the X but in all seriousness they had one bad game in sections last year, took a couple bad penalties and their goalie did not have to stellar of a game and now the coaching is terrible and they are choke artist? The year prior they made is all the to ship lost 2-1 to one of the better teams to come out the program lately. I see one bad game in this teams history that does not make them perennial "Choke Artist". The comment is just ridiculous. The coaching has brought this small town program to life over the last few years way beyond expectation. You saying they have no systems is quite strange too, I've seen a couple of their games and to me they seem to get it out of the zone pretty quick and their PK and PP have some pretty nice stats so whatever they're doing sure seems to be working.

The hit on their schedule is true, I have to agree with that but if you look at everybody's wins they have the two of the three best wins in the section (A very strong Kennedy team and an achiever academy team prior to some of their better players leaving) . I mean you can have the schedule and all but it would be nice to be able to compete with the teams on it and not just get rocked. Luverne has proven they can go up against some stiffer completion and fair well.

I think if you are to pick anyone but Luverne to win this section it is only because you want them to win. Luverne has commanding victories over two of the top four and I don't know if New Ulm will be able to give them to much of a run as their program seems to be going down hill. Luverne is a clear favorite but yes, as everyone has stated I suppose they could get upset.

Nice post.

I'm not trolling, but the first sentence of your post, and your signature dont line up.

"I straight up just dont like Luverne" Then "unbiased opinions" on 3A. Those two phrases dont mesh well.

HAHA

Unbiased means no matter how I feel about a team I'm just going to be honest about them, I hate Luverne but I still am not going to downgrade them cause I don't like them I realize they are the best team to go and would probably do the best so I say that instead of saying yea new Ulm will go cause I like them

[flash4000]

Are all the teams healthy at this point?

I mentioned this a couple weeks ago, but didn't get much for a response. Does anyone know if the teams around here get help from coop schools or is the main school listed where all the kids come from? I do know that NU gets some quality kids from SE.

[Section 3A HockeyScout]

Are all the teams healthy at this point?

I mentioned this a couple weeks ago, but didn't get much for a response. Does anyone know if the teams around here get help from coop schools or is the main school listed where all the kids come from? I do know that NU gets some quality kids from SE.

Windom gets a few from Jackson County Central, Mountain Lake, Okabena, Heron Lake, Fulda... I could be missing another school?

Fairmont gets a few from Blue Earth

Morris Benson is an even spilt half from each I believe

LDC- Gets More from Dassel then Litch

[MrGoalieBoy]

Are all the teams healthy at this point?

I mentioned this a couple weeks ago, but didn't get much for a response. Does anyone know if the teams around here get help from coop schools or is the main school listed where all the kids come from? I do know that NU gets some quality kids from SE.

Windom gets a few from Jackson County Central, Mountain Lake, Okabena, Heron Lake, Fulda... I could be missing another school?

Fairmont gets a few from Blue Earth

Morris Benson is an even spilt half from each I believe

LDC- Gets More from Dassel then Litch

Scout, is willmar's goalie healthy?

[notTONIGHT]

Are all the teams healthy at this point?

I mentioned this a couple weeks ago, but didn't get much for a response. Does anyone know if the teams around here get help from coop schools or is the main school listed where all the kids come from? I do know that NU gets some quality kids from SE.

Windom gets a few from Jackson County Central, Mountain Lake, Okabena, Heron Lake, Fulda... I could be missing another school?

Fairmont gets a few from Blue Earth

Morris Benson is an even spilt half from each I believe

LDC- Gets More from Dassel then Litch

Scout, is willmar's goalie healthy?

Goosman has been playing steady the last several games. Its amazing but I dont think any of the top teams are missing any of their top players.

Other than Luverne and a top 4 defensemen they have been missing all season.

[Section 3A HockeyScout]

Windom gets a few from Jackson County Central, Mountain Lake, Okabena, Heron Lake, Fulda... I could be missing another school?

Fairmont gets a few from Blue Earth

Morris Benson is an even spilt half from each I believe

LDC- Gets More from Dassel then Litch

Scout, is willmar's goalie healthy?

Goosman has been playing steady the last several games. Its amazing but I dont think any of the top teams are missing any of their top players.

Other than Luverne and a top 4 defensemen they have been missing all season.

Well everyone but the one team who could not afford an injury. Worthington the 10 man team lost one of top line players in Kreamer to a season ending knee injury explains why they really struggled near the end of the year here.

Hopefully everyone stays healthy as starting tuesday its win or go home. Fun for fans but painful for seniors who will be playing in their last games.

[lamplighter98]

Scout. I do agree that there won't be a lot if blowouts into the semis/finals. However not all of luvernes games have been blowout wins. If you look back at the Blaine tournament and the Willmar game. That shows that Kuverne can play and win close games. I don't think it's fair to compare this years team to last year. New leaders in the locker room, underclassmen are a year removed and are more focused and motivated. Yes I am a local but I'm also realistic with realistic expectations. There is no ticket punched or no bus warming up at ANY SCHOOL until the final horn in the ship. Good luck to all teams!

[Section 3A HockeyScout]

Scout. I do agree that there won't be a lot if blowouts into the semis/finals. However not all of luvernes games have been blowout wins. If you look back at the Blaine tournament and the Willmar game. That shows that Kuverne can play and win close games. I don't think it's fair to compare this years team to last year. New leaders in the locker room, underclassmen are a year removed and are more focused and motivated. Yes I am a local but I'm also realistic with realistic expectations. There is no ticket punched or no bus warming up at ANY SCHOOL until the final horn in the ship. Good luck to all teams!

Good Post!

If more humble Luverne Posters like you existed I think it would be easier to find that respect they seem to desire so much.

As you said at the end Good Luck to ALL Teams! Should be a great playoff with huge upsets like every year in 3A. The Top 4 are very equal and any one of them can win!

[Scout14]

Scout. I do agree that there won't be a lot if blowouts into the semis/finals. However not all of luvernes games have been blowout wins. If you look back at the Blaine tournament and the Willmar game. That shows that Kuverne can play and win close games. I don't think it's fair to compare this years team to last year. New leaders in the locker room, underclassmen are a year removed and are more focused and motivated. Yes I am a local but I'm also realistic with realistic expectations. There is no ticket punched or no bus warming up at ANY SCHOOL until the final horn in the ship. Good luck to all teams!

Good Post!

If more humble Luverne Posters like you existed I think it would be easier to find that respect they seem to desire so much.

As you said at the end Good Luck to ALL Teams! Should be a great playoff with huge upsets like every year in 3A. The Top 4 are very equal and any one of them can win!

Start the bus!!!!

Roll cards roll!!

[lamplighter98]

Respect is something all teams desire. But based on the regular season Luverne had, some respect needs to be given to those kids. The regular season is over and we are all square at 0-0.

[notTONIGHT]

Respect is something all teams desire. But based on the regular season Luverne had, some respect needs to be given to those kids. The regular season is over and we are all square at 0-0.

0-0 With a very important number next to the team. The regular season is not for nothing. Contrary to what trout claims. Although, this claim usually only comes after Luverne has a superior regular season than then the rest of the teams in the section.
If Hutch or New Ulm or anyone has a better season than Luverne, then we hear screaming from the mountain tops how important a regular season is.

Whatever happened to Hutchtostate guy?

[notTONIGHT]

Anybody know the statistics records for 3A?
Im guessing Nelson set the 8th grade record for points with 62.
Smedsrud has to be close to the all time points record with 80. Probably the sophomore record. I guess I dont know, Hub only goes back til 09/10 and no 3A players were represented. Last year Picht from Morris led the state, but that wasnt a 3A team at that point.

Congrats to both of them on outstanding regular seasons.

Save your blah blah Luverne fans don't care about playoffs. I assure you I do. Just wanted to congratulate some record setting seasons.

[lamplighter98]

You are 100% correct that the regular drain has meaning. Who would choose to be a 4 or 5 seed when you can be a 1. So don't think I'm trying to discredit that. But now that the playoffs are set to begin, records mean nothing.
I would bet you're right with Nelson and Smedsrud setting scoring/points records for their grades. Very impressive season from the two youngsters.

[greenway1969]

I'm really hoping Luverne makes it to state. They have a decent win (Kennedy) and I'm hoping they can perform well against the big boys of Class A. Can't see them getting a higher seed than 5 seed most likely a 6 or 7 if all the favorites make it to state. If they can win 2 games at state that will really help improve the perception of them for future years.

[flash4000]

Windom gets a few from Jackson County Central, Mountain Lake, Okabena, Heron Lake, Fulda... I could be missing another school?

Fairmont gets a few from Blue Earth

Morris Benson is an even spilt half from each I believe

LDC- Gets More from Dassel then Litch

Scout, is willmar's goalie healthy?

Goosman has been playing steady the last several games. Its amazing but I dont think any of the top teams are missing any of their top players.

Other than Luverne and a top 4 defensemen they have been missing all season.

Any chance Luverne gets this kid back for post season?

[notTONIGHT]

Scout, is willmar's goalie healthy?

Goosman has been playing steady the last several games. Its amazing but I dont think any of the top teams are missing any of their top players.

Other than Luverne and a top 4 defensemen they have been missing all season.

Any chance Luverne gets this kid back for post season?

No. The kids who stepped up this year have done a marvelous job. The blue line was a preseason question for this squad. But has turned out really well.

[MrGoalieBoy]

Should be a very fun Saturday at Gustavus! Does Litchfield or Marshall have it in themselves to upset New Ulm or Hutch? I really really hope we see Luverne/Hutch and New Ulm/Willmar.

[notTONIGHT]

Can't see them getting a higher seed than 5 seed most likely a 6 or 7 if all the favorites make it to state. If they can win 2 games at state that will really help improve the perception of them for future years.

Hey, dont you know you arent allowed to talk about that here!?!?!?!

ARE YOU CRAZY MAN?!?!

[the thrill]

MrGoalieBoy



Joined: 03 Dec 2013
Posts: 127

Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 1:52 pm Post subject:
Should be a very fun Saturday at Gustavus! Does Litchfield or Marshall have it in themselves to upset New Ulm or Hutch? I really really hope we see Luverne/Hutch and New Ulm/Willmar.

I think it will be the top four. I'm not sure Marshall has the horses this year. I feel the top 4 have set themselves apart.

[GopherPuck15]

Best of luck to whoever wins this section. They're REALLY gonna need it when they play real hockey teams at the X.

[MrGoalieBoy]

MrGoalieBoy



Joined: 03 Dec 2013
Posts: 127

Posted: Sun Feb 16, 2014 1:52 pm Post subject:
Should be a very fun Saturday at Gustavus! Does Litchfield or Marshall have it in themselves to upset New Ulm or Hutch? I really really hope we see Luverne/Hutch and New Ulm/Willmar.

I think it will be the top four. I'm not sure Marshall has the horses this year. I feel the top 4 have set themselves apart.

Couldn't agree more.