Edina Squirt A team, Who developed the players?

[O-townClown]

players need intensity,hunger and drive. a good polished robot wont make it to greatness.

Watchdog:

This is how I know you are familiar with what you are talking about. Unlike someone who thinks these kids are individual superstars, your "polished robot" characterization is dead on.

Remember the Chinese dodgeball kids from South Park?!

[Rocket78]

OTClown,

Yeah I am a JM alum (and I wanted to be an astronuat too ). Never heard of Rocket 88. Guess I'm too old.

What is O-town? Osseo? Orono? Owatonna? Otsego? Earlier I had guessed Orlando FL. That's why I asked.

I have read this thread with interest too. All of my kids have done some of the AAA or showcase hockey. In general, too many games and not enough development but I know MinnMade and the Fire are trying to do more practice time. Living in Rochester does not make this a very attractive option until the kids are old enough to drive but then I'd rather pay for Acceleration Minnesota or Total Hockey training. I wish we had something like that in SE Minnesota.

[O-townClown]

Rocket, O-town is Orlando. Lou Perlman created the boy bands (98 degrees, Backstreet Boys, N'Sync) here modeled after NKOTB and it stuck. Get it? Motown, O-town. The hit machine. One of the TV reality shows about finding a band actually called the guys O-town, IIRC. I think they released an album.

I think Minnesota Made represents some of what is good (increased choices, more rigorous instruction) and some of what is bad (kids starting real young at their parents' behest, overly structured format saps fun and creativity) in youth sports today.

In no way am I a blind advocate for Made, but I have to laugh at the assertions made by some on the board. They don't know enough to have such strong opinions about its merits. My guess is the biggest damage is done by those that overemphasize the importance of youth sports and Made is just a vehicle for that. Not necessarily the problem itself.

I could just as easily have my son in the program as I could laugh at those that take it so serious. You should have seen the looks on the faces when I popped in there this summer. Not for the timid. Probably no different than a gymnastics academy.

Your lack of familiarity with Rocket 88 isn't an age thing. It has to do with their lack of mainstream popularity! I loved watching the guy with the upright bass.

Here's their website.

http://www.rocket88.org/

[Can't Never Tried]

IDK maybe MM should start their own forum too!
This one allows for way to much unstructured shananagins...I mean emoticons and all that, c'mon this is hockey it's serious!!:lol:

[hockeyparent11]

Who developed them? They are only squirts. They are not developed yet.

Who has coached them so far? These guys have all made serious contributions as coaches of these kids:

Scott Steffen: He has worked with nearly all of them.

Dave Terwilliger: He has run many clinics with these kids.

Andy Ness/Troy Stevens: At least four of these kids work with this group.

Casey Hankinson: Many of these kids have spent time at the Hankinson hockey camps.

Dean Williamson, Keith Jungels :
Most of these kids skate together for Williamson and Jungels all summer in a MASH league for the last three years.

Greg Dornbock, Jay Chapman; Ben Hankinson
Six of them spent last winter playing Edina Squirt A for Dornbock and Chapman. Two of them skate for Dornbock and Ben Hankinson on a MASH League Team.

Williamson, Pat Foley and Brian Lawton:
Three of these kids spent last winter playing for these coaches.

Team Midwest: At least two of these kids spent a winter with Team Midwest.

The answer is apparent. These kids are ahead of the curve because, so far, they have put in more time than most other kids.

[O-townClown]

The answer is apparent. These kids are ahead of the curve because, so far, they have put in more time than most other kids.

Great insight. Kids need a sufficient amount of icetime to improve. Once you've gotten enough there are other factors.

Minnesota Made might be good long-term simply because it gets kids on the ice.

One question I like to ask is, "as opposed to what?"

Are lat pulldowns a good exercise? Compared to nothing, yes. Compared to working other muscle groups? Maybe not.

Is life insurance a good investment? Compared to nothing, yes. Compared to other choices? Maybe not.

Is Minnesota Made a good way to develop hockey players? Compared to nothing, yes. Compared to (fill in the blank)? Maybe not.

The Hankinsons are mentioned for having coached some of these kids. They had a flooded rink in their backyard. Dean Williamson is mentioned. His dad had the Bemidji hockey camp. Other guys mentioned played at outdoor parks. Which one is better? Does it matter? As long as you are doing something that's better than nothing.

[justa-hockey-mom]

Let me first say that my son is a second year squirt on the Edina A team. I receive a call from a freind that said that my son name was on this web site.

After reading these post I have to say that most of the people posting on this topic have no idea about the amount of time and effort that Bernie has put into these boys. I would say that my husband and I feel that the best training our son has every receive has come Bernie and the Machine team. Not only does he teach him about what he need on the ice, he also taught them more about life then any other person outside of our home.

Bernie is very tough on the players he coaches. He will not settle for anything less than each players very best. Bernie is an easy target because this, he is not for everyone.

If you want to know who is developing these players, ask the parents. I'm sure that every parent on the Machine team will tell that there son would not be at the level they are at without coach Bernie.

[sorno82]

I guess everyone agrees that MM is great for the kids who can handle the work and stress that is associated with it. We are all amazed at the way these kids work together and their level of skill at such a young age. We also know that these kids have shown are not clutzy and showed promise at a young age.

What people have issue with is the perception MM is the key to their success. He is a factor. He is also a businessman, and he needs kids of all talent levels to get sufficient numbers to make it work. I hope he does succeed, but too many people believe that all they need to do is go to MM and their kids will be stars. It is more of an indictment of crazy parents who need their kid to be the best to satisfy their ego.

It is also early in their lives and being good young does not guarantee being a star when they are older. Make sure the kids have balance and all will be good. Edina parents know this (with a few notable exceptions), and they do not need a bunch of soap boxers telling them this. I am sure our kids will meet at the rink.

Good luck.

[Hockeyguy_27]

Is it just me or is it disturbing to anyone else that the NAMES OF 10 YEAR OLD CHILDREN are being used to shamelessly promote Minnesota Made? I have nothing against this program but come on people, these kids are not public celebrities they are little kids!

[northwoods oldtimer]

Funny thing about your post is that it shows your ignorance. The Minnesota Made teams in question - Squirt age - play impressive team hockey. I saw one period this summer and was floored. Is it good for the kids? Sure, go ahead and debate that. Are they creating puckhogging individuals? No.

Actually, that's what park hockey is known to do.

Which "johnny goal scorer, all world, lights out individual great phenom" is this thread about? I haven't caught anyone talking about individual kids on any of the posts. Did I miss something?

Your screen moniker is "northwoods oldtimer". Kind of ironic that the Twin Cities aren't known for turning out singularly dominant individual players. Corey Millen, Henry Boucha, George Pelawa, Mike Anotnovich... those guys all came from the North.

Go watch a game and then post. It'll make more sense that way.

Sorry I had to "fire one across your bow" to get your interest. You keep talking and posting so that all the fine folks on this forum can learn from your advanced and superior undestanding of the game. A few tidbits for you to consume while your flapping your jaws to anyone within ear shot at the MM rink:
Some of the modern day hockey parents have lost perspective on a simple youth game.
That 2007-2008 Gopher club is full of metro guys who to date this season have not figured out the finer points of team play.
Fools talk too much.
Final question on the "go watch a game". Did you want me to go watch the MM squirt, pee wee or bantam level teams and see the majic or watch a Gopher game?
If is the later of the two, I would prefer to watch the Sioux.

[O-townClown]

You keep talking and posting so that all the fine folks on this forum can learn from your advanced and superior undestanding of the game.

Yeah, that's it. There's been talk about theories on development, but nary a post from me about strategy. Do you read my posts? Sorry, no need to ask. Obvoiusly not.

A few tidbits for you to consume while your flapping your jaws to anyone within ear shot at the MM rink:

Living 1,500 miles away, I obviously don't hang out there. I did, at the suggestion of a friend, stop by to see what it is about. Impressive. Disturbing. Probably a little of both.

Some of the modern day hockey parents have lost perspective on a simple youth game.

No kidding, Sherlock. That's what the Minnesota Made/McBain/Edina Squirt threads have been about. Easy to point to the problem. What are you going to do about it? Saying that it shouldn't be like this doesn't mean it isn't.

That 2007-2008 Gopher club is full of metro guys who to date this season have not figured out the finer points of team play.

Giving up on them already? The season just started. I'm guessing they'll be fine.

Fools talk too much.

What is it called when one knows not what they're talking about?

Final question on the "go watch a game". Did you want me to go watch the MM squirt, pee wee or bantam level teams and see the majic or watch a Gopher game?
If is the later of the two, I would prefer to watch the Sioux.

Go see the Squirt-age kids like I did. They're advanced. I'd put them against any group of Squirts you can find.

Never said it was a good thing. Certainly worth discussing. Participation may not be growing much in the sport, but the commitment for some participants has skyrocketed.

Finally, "Northwoods Oldtimer", did I read that Roseau has three indoor rinks and Warroad has two? That's FIVE sheets for about 4,000 of population. The Minnesota Made facility gives Edina five indoor sheets for a population of ten times that. Don't act like the little Rams are just born hockey players. They're obviously on the ice all the time.

One friend figures Minnesota Made will have trouble with their business model and end up selling the facility to the city of Edina, who needs more ice time for the burgeoning youth programs. Now that girls participation is high there are issues the community didn't have 20 years ago. Forget the structure and the guy behind it, can't one argue that Minnesota Made is providing necessary supply in a part of the Twin Cities (SW suburbs) that badly needs it?

Minnesota is used to municipal rinks. Much of the nation relies on for-profit venues. A little different, that's all.

[O-townClown]

Is it just me or is it disturbing to anyone else that the NAMES OF 10 YEAR OLD CHILDREN are being used to shamelessly promote Minnesota Made?

I kinda felt the same way, but then I realized it was only provided to clarify for some what role MM played in the development of some of these kids.

What we didn't see is how many McBain kids are on the B teams. Are there any!?

[BoogeyMan]

I have to chime in. This is good stuff.

My son skates for the Choice league at Minnesota made. First off. Facts are facts.
There's a huge difference between skating in your local association and MM.
Just like there's a difference in the kids who want to skate for fun to joke around with buddies or kids that want to learn the game at an ealier age. I personally would never question any moves that parents make for their kids. To each his own. I wish everyone luck.

All Anti-MM people. Please tell me why all the top skaters from the local associations are at Minnesota made? Edina is known as the best youth hockey association around. They have a solid program that develop top players. They had a total of 25 Mites sign up to skate in the Minnesota made Choice league. Our local association has a total of 12 kids.

I know, I know! The kids are in pre-puberty. Hockeys a marathon not a sprint. I totally agree with these statements.
Like it or not. Minnesota made does a great job at developing skaters. It's hard to argue this point. Not only do the kids learn at a high level. They also learn how to show respect to players and coaches.
To all you association lovers out there. Watch your Mites at practice this year. I don't care what high school, college or NHL team the coach played for. The coach will be so busy chasing the kids around the ice and trying to get the kids to listen. They only skate an average of 15 minutes out of an hour of practice.
At Minnesota made they go from one drill to the next. No wasted time. Golden rule is skate, skate, skate. Repetitive, repetitive, repetitive drills. Who cares if the kid can stick handle right now. If he doesn't know how to skate. Stick handling won't be worth anything when they get older. This is the perfect age for the kids to develop their skating.

Local associations- Since you're a non-profit organization. Who are you to even question where these kids are skating? Your numbers will always be different every year. Instead of looking at it on the negative side. Have you ever thought that you're going to get a great group of skaters coming back? Isn't it your goal to create a winning program? Or are you after money for the program?

Local association Mites = 40-45 hours of ice time / Mite style games
Minnesota made Mites = 100+ hours of ice time / squirt style games
My local association 45 hours of ice / Mites $554.00 = $12.31 per hour of ice time.
Minnesota made 100 hours of ice / Mites $895.00 = $8.95 per hour of ice time.
What is so hard to understand? No brainer! More bang for the buck.


Once again for tASS. Let me be REALLY clear. My hat is off to anyone that volunteers in their local association. Anyone who takes time out of their busy schedule deserve credit. Thank you for volunteering.

Facts are facts! Minnesota made has found a way to develop players at a higher level. I also agree Minnesota made isn't for all kids. Know your kids. Don't put them into a hard situation. Do whats best for your child and family.

I get a kick out of all the people that are so worried about Minnesota made. Most of you have expressed this endless amount of time. I suggest if you don't like MM then don't send your kids there. Otherwise out of respect for MM. Please keep your negativity to yourselves.

There is no doubt in my mind that Minnesota made is the top Mite program in the state of Minnesota if not the entire United States.

Since someone brought up the Edina Squirt A's. Please follow this group throughout the years. There is no denying that this group has learned at a higher level by being involved with MM. This is a special group. In fact this group might be a good example on how MM develops players. Facts are facts! Time will tell.

Good luck to all the kids and associations this year. It all comes down to what the best for your immediate situation.

PEACE!

[nonskipper2]

wow, another parent involved in a "special group"

How bout the junior group at Edina, one that has actually played an organized game of hockey. They won Fargo and Silversticks as Squirts, State at Peewees, State at Bantams.

Never skated with Bernie, never had Mn Made. Good hockey players with ability.

Mn Made is great for some, just as Karn, Ness, Impact Hockey, Velocity Hockey, Acceleration Mn have been for others

[breakout]

wow, another parent involved in a "special group"

How bout the junior group at Edina, one that has actually played an organized game of hockey. They won Fargo and Silversticks as Squirts, State at Peewees, State at Bantams.

Never skated with Bernie, never had Mn Made. Good hockey players with ability.

Mn Made is great for some, just as Karn, Ness, Impact Hockey, Velocity Hockey, Acceleration Mn have been for others

Ya, Boogey can write books on the topic of "special group" and "my son". We get to see the same consistent gibberish on each of his posts Thank goodness for his hockey knowledge

[themndeuce16]

So, is this post basically saying that MM Machine/Deuce is basically
Summer AAA for Edina?

The Deuce have alot of kids outside the Edina program. I think just 3 0r 4 are from Edina

[Can't Never Tried]

I have to chime in. This is good stuff.

My son skates for the Choice league at Minnesota made. First off. Facts are facts.
There's a huge difference between skating in your local association and MM.
Just like there's a difference in the kids who want to skate for fun to joke around with buddies or kids that want to learn the game at an ealier age. I personally would never question any moves that parents make for their kids. To each his own. I wish everyone luck.

All Anti-MM people. Please tell me why all the top skaters from the local associations are at Minnesota made? Edina is known as the best youth hockey association around. They have a solid program that develop top players. They had a total of 25 Mites sign up to skate in the Minnesota made Choice league. Our local association has a total of 12 kids.

I know, I know! The kids are in pre-puberty. Hockeys a marathon not a sprint. I totally agree with these statements.
Like it or not. Minnesota made does a great job at developing skaters. It's hard to argue this point. Not only do the kids learn at a high level. They also learn how to show respect to players and coaches.
To all you association lovers out there. Watch your Mites at practice this year. I don't care what high school, college or NHL team the coach played for. The coach will be so busy chasing the kids around the ice and trying to get the kids to listen. They only skate an average of 15 minutes out of an hour of practice.
At Minnesota made they go from one drill to the next. No wasted time. Golden rule is skate, skate, skate. Repetitive, repetitive, repetitive drills. Who cares if the kid can stick handle right now. If he doesn't know how to skate. Stick handling won't be worth anything when they get older. This is the perfect age for the kids to develop their skating.

Local associations- Since you're a non-profit organization. Who are you to even question where these kids are skating? Your numbers will always be different every year. Instead of looking at it on the negative side. Have you ever thought that you're going to get a great group of skaters coming back? Isn't it your goal to create a winning program? Or are you after money for the program?

Local association Mites = 40-45 hours of ice time / Mite style games
Minnesota made Mites = 100+ hours of ice time / squirt style games
My local association 45 hours of ice / Mites $554.00 = $12.31 per hour of ice time.
Minnesota made 100 hours of ice / Mites $895.00 = $8.95 per hour of ice time.
What is so hard to understand? No brainer! More bang for the buck.


Once again for tASS. Let me be REALLY clear. My hat is off to anyone that volunteers in their local association. Anyone who takes time out of their busy schedule deserve credit. Thank you for volunteering.

Facts are facts! Minnesota made has found a way to develop players at a higher level. I also agree Minnesota made isn't for all kids. Know your kids. Don't put them into a hard situation. Do whats best for your child and family.

I get a kick out of all the people that are so worried about Minnesota made. Most of you have expressed this endless amount of time. I suggest if you don't like MM then don't send your kids there. Otherwise out of respect for MM. Please keep your negativity to yourselves.

There is no doubt in my mind that Minnesota made is the top Mite program in the state of Minnesota if not the entire United States.

Since someone brought up the Edina Squirt A's. Please follow this group throughout the years. There is no denying that this group has learned at a higher level by being involved with MM. This is a special group. In fact this group might be a good example on how MM develops players. Facts are facts! Time will tell.

Good luck to all the kids and associations this year. It all comes down to what the best for your immediate situation.

PEACE!

Question for ya boogey, what happens when MM isn't enough to satisfy your apparent hunger for perfection?
How soon before you will find fault with MM, when your child loses interest, and is not performing to the time and dollar spent expectations?
Not that it matters but you will never convince me or many other fine posters that have contributed their vast and varied hockey experience on this topic, that this is all for your little Johnny.
Of course you know the future right? I hope your prepared.
I wish your child much success he has more then his work cut out for him.

[tomASS]

CNT-
I'm taking the same stance with BoogeyChanMan that I am with hSstupid talker. Let him keep spewing whatever he wants, he is providing great material for comic relief in an ice arena lobby near you (or at least me)

[BoogeyMan]

CNT-
I'm taking the same stance with BoogeyChanMan that I am with hSstupid talker. Let him keep spewing whatever he wants, he is providing great material for comic relief in an ice arena lobby near you (or at least me)

Please remember- tASS was directly involved in a local soccer association not any different than Minnesota made. Say what you want. Everyone must do what's best for their situation. tASS did. So am I.

As for as I'm concerned. There are 12 kids from our association skating at Minnesota made. Edina has 25 kids. EP has a lot of kids too.

Seriously! I thank you for your concern. But if you don't have kids involved in MM. Then why are you worried? Are you telling me that you're worried about all the kids that skate too much at a young age? If so, why? How does this directly effect you?

About the comic relief statement. tASS I hear some interesting stories about you from many people.

1) Renting an RV and taking kids to Canada for a hockey clinic? Isn't this over the top for your stance on developing youth hockey players? What happened to supporting local associations?

2) "Down goes Frazier" comment. Did you ever get your foot out of your mouth? I heard you couldn't back up your comment.

3) Being part of a local elite youth soccer association. What happened to supporting your cities youth soccer association? Wasn't that good enough for your kids? In fact you mentioned something about spending $3000+ dollars on personal training for this association.

Can't never tried- I plan on skating with Minnesota made for one year. Then it's back to my local association. There is no doubt that my son will learn more in one year skating with MM than our local association. How does this concern you?
Keep in mind that our local association is non-profit. They only work with as many kids that sign up. The numbers have to be different each year.

If I was part of my local association. I would ask why are 12 players leaving the Mite program to skate somewhere else? I also have to keep in mind these 12 skaters will be coming back much better skaters. In return this will make the program stronger. I know, I know all kids learn at a different pace. Some kids will catch up and be better than others. Blah, blah, blah.

tASS, Don't forget. I appreciate all the volunteer's in our local association. Please remind them in the lobby at the next comic relief show.

Local association Mites = 40-45 hours of ice time / Mite style games
Minnesota made Mites = 100+ hours of ice time / squirt style games
My local association 45 hours of ice / Mites $554.00 = $12.31 per hour of ice time.
Minnesota made 100 hours of ice / Mites $895.00 = $8.95 per hour of ice time.
What is so hard to understand? No brainer! More bang for the buck. Hello! Anyone home?
Breakout- Like I said. We're all better for reading your posts. Without all your hockey knowledge what would we do?

Non Skipper- Who cares how the kids get to the top? Yes, there are different avenues to take. Watch the Edina Squirt A's and follow them until they get to High school. Then we can chat again. Until then you have time to work on some sort of excuse.

[tomASS]

"bored"- see, all he does is deal in misinformation, half truths, innuendoes, allusions, manipulations, deception, exaggerations etc, etc, ect

I know he's not worth my time. I'm too busy laughing at myself.

[waylon]

I think Red Hawk Alumn guy,has had alot to do with developing these kid's!!

[BoogeyMan]

[quote="tomASS"]"bored"- see, all he does is deal in misinformation, half truths, innuendoes, allusions, manipulations, deception, exaggerations etc, etc, ect

I know he's not worth my time. I'm too busy laughing at myself.


About the comic relief statement. tASS I hear some interesting stories about you from many people.

1) Renting an RV and taking kids to Canada for a hockey clinic? Isn't this over the top for your stance on developing youth hockey players? What happened to supporting local associations?

2) "Down goes Frazier" comment. Did you ever get your foot out of your mouth? I heard you couldn't back up your comment.

3) Being part of a local elite youth soccer association. What happened to supporting your cities youth soccer association? Wasn't that good enough for your kids? In fact you mentioned something about spending $3000+ dollars on personal training for this association.

tASS It aint lying if it's true.

PEACE!


Mite tryouts this weekend. Maybe we'll see you at the rink.

[Bluewhitefan]

I came upon this post when searching for something related. While somewhat silly at the time, six years later some may find it interesting. I can fill in much of the fast forward.

Walker - 2 years PWA, 1 year BA, 1 year Edina Varsity, WHL in 10th grade
Jungels - 2 years PWA, 1 year BA, 2 years BSM varstiy
Kaske - 2 years PWA, 1 year BB1, 1 year BA, 1 year BSM mostly varsity I think
Bowlby - 1 yr PWB1, 1 yr PWA, 1 year BB1, 1 year BA, 1 year Edina JV
Zuhlsdorf - SQA, PWA (2), 2 years BA (BAA) - two national camps
Peronnovich - Not sure Edina JV now I think
Lawton - PWB1, BB1, BSM JV, some varsity????
Bloom - PWB1, BB2, BB1, not sure
Williamson - All A girls teams I think, Edina Varsity in 9th grade.
Meyer - PWB1, PWA, BB1, BA, Edina JV
Malmquist - Well documented
Fewer - PWB1, BB1, Sibley BA, STA JV
Dornbach - Same as Zuhlsdorf except 1 national camp
Foley - PWB1, BB1, BA, Edina Varsity

Like the OP, no idea who the 15th skater was - maybe there wasn't one.

Here is the AAA team each player plays on

Jack Walker = 96 Machine {Minnesota Made}
Chase Jungels = 97 Machine {Minnesota Made}
Mark Kaske = 97 Machine {Minnesota Made}
Henery Bowlby = 97 machine {Minnesota Made}
Ryan Zuhldorf = 97 Machine {Minnesota Made}
Luke Peronnovich = 97 Machine {Minnesota Made}
Jack Lawton = 96 Machine Pracrice Player {Minnesota Made}
Chris Bloom = 97 Machine Pracrice Player {Minnesota Made}
Taylor Williamson = 97 Machine Pracrice Player {Minnesota Made}
Paul Meyer = 96 Deuce {Minnesota Made}
Dylan Malmquist = 96 Deuce {Minnesota Made}
Joe Fewer = 97 Deuce {Minnesota Made}

Casey Dornbach = 97 Blades {His Dad is a Blades coach}
Ben Foley =?

Thats 14 of the 15 skaters, I do not know who the last skater is/or what if any AAA team they are on.

Two things: They all skate alot on AAA teams and most all of them for the Machine or Deuce.

Is it any wonder that people want to do MMs Choice league?

[goaliewithfoggedglasses]

I came upon this post when searching for something related. While somewhat silly at the time, six years later some may find it interesting. I can fill in much of the fast forward.

Walker - 2 years PWA, 1 year BA, 1 year Edina Varsity, WHL in 10th grade
Jungels - 2 years PWA, 1 year BA, 2 years BSM varstiy
Kaske - 2 years PWA, 1 year BB1, 1 year BA, 1 year BSM mostly varsity I think
Bowlby - 1 yr PWB1, 1 yr PWA, 1 year BB1, 1 year BA, 1 year Edina JV
Zuhlsdorf - SQA, PWA (2), 2 years BA (BAA) - two national camps
Peronnovich - Not sure Edina JV now I think
Lawton - PWB1, BB1, BSM JV, some varsity????
Bloom - PWB1, BB2, BB1, not sure
Williamson - All A girls teams I think, Edina Varsity in 9th grade.
Meyer - PWB1, PWA, BB1, BA, Edina JV
Malmquist - Well documented
Fewer - PWB1, BB1, Sibley BA, STA JV
Dornbach - Same as Zuhlsdorf except 1 national camp
Foley - PWB1, BB1, BA, Edina Varsity

Like the OP, no idea who the 15th skater was - maybe there wasn't one.

Here is the AAA team each player plays on

Jack Walker = 96 Machine {Minnesota Made}
Chase Jungels = 97 Machine {Minnesota Made}
Mark Kaske = 97 Machine {Minnesota Made}
Henery Bowlby = 97 machine {Minnesota Made}
Ryan Zuhldorf = 97 Machine {Minnesota Made}
Luke Peronnovich = 97 Machine {Minnesota Made}
Jack Lawton = 96 Machine Pracrice Player {Minnesota Made}
Chris Bloom = 97 Machine Pracrice Player {Minnesota Made}
Taylor Williamson = 97 Machine Pracrice Player {Minnesota Made}
Paul Meyer = 96 Deuce {Minnesota Made}
Dylan Malmquist = 96 Deuce {Minnesota Made}
Joe Fewer = 97 Deuce {Minnesota Made}

Casey Dornbach = 97 Blades {His Dad is a Blades coach}
Ben Foley =?

Thats 14 of the 15 skaters, I do not know who the last skater is/or what if any AAA team they are on.

Two things: They all skate alot on AAA teams and most all of them for the Machine or Deuce.

Is it any wonder that people want to do MMs Choice league?

Funny, apparently Malmquist wasn't good enough to skate on the Machine.

I'm not sure what point the OP was trying to make though. None of these players skated in Choice when they were Mites because it didn't exist. They were all great players so they skated on a high end summer team, that's all. They were also an amazing winter team. If anything it should have encouraged people to move to Edina, not sign up for Choice.

Cue Bo.

[imlisteningtothefnsong]

Quote, "if anything, it should encourage people to move to Edina"


I was told by one Edina resident that, "you don't move to Edina, you must achieve Edina".

After the gag reflex went away, all I wanted to do was slug him in the throat!!
Then I thought about his lawyer, and the fact I don't have one, so I replied, gosh it must be great to be you!!