Richfield HS Hockey Folded?

HockeyTalk18 · Post by **HockeyTalk18** » Fri Nov 13, 2015 2:48 pm

Is this confirmed yet?

green4 · Post by **green4** » Fri Nov 13, 2015 3:49 pm

TheMayor wrote:
green4 wrote:since Edina closed off open enrollment a few years back.
Edina closed open enrollment for a very short time, it is no longer closed. Many may not like it, but the school board likes the additional money they get from the state.

That is very interesting, it couldn't have been closed for more than three years. Kind of outrageous, but thank you for correcting me.

I think what OldCoach said about Richfield is probably what it comes down to, and I totally agree with him on how it is a great community, fantastic place to live.

Oldcoach63 · Post by **Oldcoach63** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 8:33 am

I heard a rumor last night that Richfield is still trying to get something together. I also heard at least a couple of their potential opponents for the upcoming season have a contingency plan to make up the games if Richfield does decide to bow out. Stay tuned, I guess...

C-dad · Post by **C-dad** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 10:02 am

There is a roster posted on MSHSL for the Varsity only, no JV and only 16 players total with one 9th grader. I guess they'll try to play with those boys and see what happens.

Oldcoach63 · Post by **Oldcoach63** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 11:04 am

Looks like "Game Back On!!"

I'm thrilled for those kids to at least get an opportunity to keep playing.

C-dad · Post by **C-dad** » Tue Nov 17, 2015 11:16 am

I hope they are busy negotiating a co-op with Kennedy for next season!

BodyShots · Post by **BodyShots** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 1:51 pm

I heard Como had just enough kids tryout to make a varsity team this year. If they have any injuries, or suspensions, they could be in jeopardy of forfeiting games. (Aren't they a co-op with Johnson?)

I also heard numbers are way down in Roseville. Seems like the first ring of suburbs are experiencing difficulties.

C-dad · Post by **C-dad** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 2:42 pm

BodyShots wrote:I heard Como had just enough kids tryout to make a varsity team this year. If they have any injuries, or suspensions, they could be in jeopardy of forfeiting games. (Aren't they a co-op with Johnson?)

I also heard numbers are way down in Roseville. Seems like the first ring of suburbs are experiencing difficulties.

Edina is a first-ring suburb.

MNHockeyFan · Post by **MNHockeyFan** » Wed Nov 18, 2015 3:14 pm

C-dad wrote:Edina is a first-ring suburb.

And very unique.

Eagles93 · Post by **Eagles93** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 2:56 pm

This is now official.

RIP Richfield Spartans hockey

Sats81 · Post by **Sats81** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 3:04 pm

Eagles93 wrote:This is now official.

RIP Richfield Spartans hockey

What is the source?

Eagles93 · Post by **Eagles93** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 3:13 pm

Sats81 wrote:
Eagles93 wrote:This is now official.

RIP Richfield Spartans hockey
What is the source?

I'll just say a reliable "inside" source. I'm not sure if I'm at liberty to share. (I'm not trying to be a dink, honest.)

Sats81 · Post by **Sats81** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 3:18 pm

Eagles93 wrote:
Sats81 wrote:
Eagles93 wrote:This is now official.

RIP Richfield Spartans hockey
What is the source?
I'll just say a reliable "inside" source. I'm not sure if I'm at liberty to share. (I'm not trying to be a dink, honest.)

So it is confirmed?

Eagles93 · Post by **Eagles93** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 3:23 pm

Sats81 wrote:
Eagles93 wrote:
Sats81 wrote: What is the source?
I'll just say a reliable "inside" source. I'm not sure if I'm at liberty to share. (I'm not trying to be a dink, honest.)
So it is confirmed?

Yes, not sure how wide-spread it is yet (e.g. not sure if their opponents are aware yet) but it is confirmed.

thespellchecker · Post by **thespellchecker** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 3:30 pm

This really sucks for the kids involved. Without knowing details, one would have thought a co-op could had been in place prior to season beginning.
Hopeful all the kids wanting to play can get onto a JR Gold team.

Sats81 · Post by **Sats81** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 4:02 pm

Sad day. Never like to see things like this happen. Feel especially bad for the kids who have played and worked hard their entire lives to play HS hockey.

Oldcoach63 · Post by **Oldcoach63** » Fri Nov 20, 2015 4:23 pm

It's interesting. On the Hockey Hub Richfield looks as if they cancelled all the games until Dec. 15th. They were supposed to play Minneapolis on Nov 28th but now Minneapolis plays Kennedy on that date. Could they somehow just be delaying the start of the season until they got it together? On the other hand I'm guessing that the rest of their games will drop off the Hub as their opponents reschedule games with new teams if it truly is official.

I was pleased when I heard there was a glimmer of hope. I have a soft spot for Richfield for several reasons. I was told this past Monday that Shute was going to put something on the ice somehow. Looking at the numbers and what they've got I can't imagine it would even be safe. There is a handful of good players but the overall numbers are so small it would be hard to imagine.

almostashappy · Post by **almostashappy** » Sat Nov 21, 2015 3:04 pm

Oldcoach63 wrote:It's interesting. On the Hockey Hub Richfield looks as if they cancelled all the games until Dec. 15th. They were supposed to play Minneapolis on Nov 28th but now Minneapolis plays Kennedy on that date. Could they somehow just be delaying the start of the season until they got it together? On the other hand I'm guessing that the rest of their games will drop off the Hub as their opponents reschedule games with new teams if it truly is official.

Obituary now posted in the Strib.

http://www.startribune.com/with-few-pla ... /352612041/

MNHockeyFan · Post by **MNHockeyFan** » Sat Nov 21, 2015 11:09 pm

Wow, 190+ reader comments after the article. No point in reading them all; we all know what led to the program's downfall. More to follow...SAD!

imlisteningtothefnsong · Sat Nov 21, 2015 11:38 pm

MNHockeyFan wrote:Wow, 190+ reader comments after the article. No point in reading them all; we all know what led to the program's downfall. More to follow...SAD!

Very true, but we must not say the reason!!! There will be more to fall.

almostashappy · Post by **almostashappy** » Sun Nov 22, 2015 5:24 pm

imlisteningtothefnsong wrote:
MNHockeyFan wrote:Wow, 190+ reader comments after the article. No point in reading them all; we all know what led to the program's downfall. More to follow...SAD!
Very true, but we must not say the reason!!! There will be more to fall.

If/when more fall, it will have far more to do with cost and concussions than with demographics.

MNHockeyFan · Post by **MNHockeyFan** » Thu Nov 26, 2015 7:43 pm

StarTribune video

http://video.startribune.com/prep-power ... 354048251/

green4 · Post by **green4** » Sat Jan 30, 2016 2:15 pm

http://m.startribune.com/richfield-high ... 367080491/

A nice little article and video from some Richfield Alum talking about the end of the program.

northwoods oldtimer · Post by **northwoods oldtimer** » Sat Jan 30, 2016 2:58 pm

CHARLIE DON'T SURF!

hermantown2000 · Post by **hermantown2000** » Sun Jan 31, 2016 7:13 am

I went to Richfield before I went to Hermantown. I used to dream about a Spartans/Hawks
State Championship game matchup back in high school. How torn apart I would had over who to root for. But now that match will never happen! ! So sad about Richfield's situation. Hopefully they can co-op or something!!