AA Rankings for 1/9/11

[FREDFLINTSTONE]

WHA, I'd still keep EP at one because of their brutal schedule. A road loss to Duluth doesn't warrant the number 1 loss in my mind. I wouldn't boost Edina up over EP because although they beat BSM who beat Hill, they tied Hill and EP beat them.

I agree. Eden Prairie should stay at No. 1. They controlled play for the majority of the game against East. The few times they did have a breakdown the Hounds took advantage of it.

I'm not going to venture to try to rank these teams as I don't envy what karl will be doing tonight. That being said, while EP is very good, I'm confused why everyone has been so high on EP all.
-EP lost to Edina but since Edina lost to Rapids, EP is #1.
-EP lost to Eagan, but since they play a tough schedule, they stayed #1 and little credit was given to Eagan.
-Now, they lose to East and should stay #1 because they play a tough schedule?

Yes, they play a tough schedule, but not as tough if you omit their losses.

I'd have Edina #1. Good luck after that karl

Maybe you should look at the schedule and and then you would find out who EP has played, and where they played. EP has played "ONE" home game so far this year. They have played the best teams in the state away........does that count for anything?

[HShockeywatcher]

I agree. Eden Prairie should stay at No. 1. They controlled play for the majority of the game against East. The few times they did have a breakdown the Hounds took advantage of it.

I'm not going to venture to try to rank these teams as I don't envy what karl will be doing tonight. That being said, while EP is very good, I'm confused why everyone has been so high on EP all.
-EP lost to Edina but since Edina lost to Rapids, EP is #1.
-EP lost to Eagan, but since they play a tough schedule, they stayed #1 and little credit was given to Eagan.
-Now, they lose to East and should stay #1 because they play a tough schedule?

Yes, they play a tough schedule, but not as tough if you omit their losses.

I'd have Edina #1. Good luck after that karl

Maybe you should look at the schedule and and then you would find out who EP has played, and where they played. EP has played "ONE" home game so far this year. They have played the best teams in the state away........does that count for anything?

They've played 7 games that are home/away and you are right, one was home. They played their schedule. They also allowed 4 goals to a team that beat Hibbing and tied Rapids.

So you are factoring in where they play their games to their ranking? I did look at their schedule...they have beat 3 teams of the 6 "consensus" would put in the top 15 they have played.

[FREDFLINTSTONE]

I'm not going to venture to try to rank these teams as I don't envy what karl will be doing tonight. That being said, while EP is very good, I'm confused why everyone has been so high on EP all.
-EP lost to Edina but since Edina lost to Rapids, EP is #1.
-EP lost to Eagan, but since they play a tough schedule, they stayed #1 and little credit was given to Eagan.
-Now, they lose to East and should stay #1 because they play a tough schedule?

Yes, they play a tough schedule, but not as tough if you omit their losses.

I'd have Edina #1. Good luck after that karl

Maybe you should look at the schedule and and then you would find out who EP has played, and where they played. EP has played "ONE" home game so far this year. They have played the best teams in the state away........does that count for anything?

They've played 7 games that are home/away and you are right, one was home. They played their schedule. They also allowed 4 goals to a team that beat Hibbing and tied Rapids.

So you are factoring in where they play their games to their ranking? I did look at their schedule...they have beat 3 teams of the 6 "consensus" would put in the top 15 they have played.

ya...do you think driving to Duluth and having a chearing section of .....100 people compared to 1000 people does not matter? Being outshot almost 3-1 doesn't matter???? EP lost 3 games on the road, and 2 were in OT. The schedule is now turning and EP will get these ranked teams at home, in front of their crowd. Lets see what happens