Section 3A (2013-2014)

fastncrash · Post by **fastncrash** » Thu Feb 06, 2014 6:09 pm

Seriously, can you see how friggen boring this place would be without the 3A thread?...

the thrill · Post by **the thrill** » Thu Feb 06, 2014 7:57 pm

It's all good. The guy saying how Luverne would get crushed is what upset me. I appreciate banter between the fans of 3A. Even Scout is ok

fastncrash · Post by **fastncrash** » Thu Feb 06, 2014 11:18 pm

Nice Article... Anyone ever heard of this publication?

http://www.letsplayhockey.com/online-ed ... dinal.html

Section 3A HockeyScout · Fri Feb 07, 2014 6:34 am

3A Scores

New Ulm over Waconia 4-3

Redwood Valley over Worthington 8-5

Prairie Center over Morris Benson 5-4

Windom over Fairmont 6-1

Big Game tonight in Hutch

I am taking Hutch by 2 goals over Luverne

InigoMontoya · Post by **InigoMontoya** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 6:51 am

Might be fun to sneak out there to see what all the commotion is about.

Are there paved roads into Hutchinson?

Post by **east hockey** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 7:07 am

InigoMontoya wrote:Might be fun to sneak out there to see what all the commotion is about.

Are there paved roads into Hutchinson?

Absolutely! Running water and indoor plumbing too, I reckon.

Lee

yesTONIGHT · Post by **yesTONIGHT** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:04 am

Willmar lost to Virginia 2-1.

Virginia beat Grand Rapids 3-1.

Technically willmar beat Grand Rapids by 1.

Grand Rapids beat hermantown.

Therefore, willmar beat hermantown.

Willmars the best team in the state.

CherryPicker99 · Post by **CherryPicker99** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:20 am

I guess the Tigers aren't the only people that think the drive from Hutch to Luverne is to long. The soft radio crew from Luverne will not be making the trip tonight.

Anyone know if a Hutch crew will be steaming the game tonight?

notTONIGHT · Post by **notTONIGHT** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 11:23 am

CherryPicker99 wrote:I guess the Tigers aren't the only people that think the drive from Hutch to Luveren is to long. The soft radio crew from Luverne will not be making the trip tonight. Anyone know if a Hutch crew will be steaming the game tonight?

I spoke to the hutch radio station and they will NOT be airing the game TONIGHT.

But, i heard ESPN was considering showcasing the game after reading this thread......

hawkenjonny · Post by **hawkenjonny** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 12:03 pm

Good one yesTonight. If only that were the most warped logic (using the term loosely here) I have seen on here. People can justify almost anything when it comes to their teams. And watch what you imply about those Thawks!!

Herbie, someone spinning off your tag name here??

new2coachin · Post by **new2coachin** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:06 pm

Enrollment info for 3A

New Ulm Coop: 1279
(New Ulm schools alone: 858)

Marshall Coop: 1186

Fairmont Coop: 1179

Litch-DC Coop: 1072

Willmar: 973

Hutchinson: 797

Morris-Benson Coop: 794

Windom Coop: 772

Worthington Coop: 670

Redwood Coop: 652

Luverne Coop: 470

Draw your own conclusions as to why so many are pulling for Luverne. Having coached against these boys you gain respect & hope that it can be duplicated in more communities throughout the SW part of the State. Their success beyond this section will have an effect on other associations in 3A other than Luverne because it will become if Luverne can do it being the smallest, why can't we.

InigoMontoya · Post by **InigoMontoya** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:07 pm

CherryPicker99 wrote:I guess the Tigers aren't the only people that think the drive from Hutch to Luverne is to long. The soft radio crew from Luverne will not be making the trip tonight. Anyone know if a Hutch crew will be steaming the game tonight?

I'll buy the paved road thing - even the indoor plumbing - but you can't tell me they have the internet out there!

notTONIGHT · Post by **notTONIGHT** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 1:08 pm

hawkenjonny wrote:Good one yesTonight. If only that were the most warped logic (using the term loosely here) I have seen on here. People can justify almost anything when it comes to their teams. And watch what you imply about those Thawks!! Herbie, someone spinning off your tag name here??

Often Imitated, never replicated me boy!!

Deck Slide · Post by **Deck Slide** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 3:18 pm

new2coachin wrote:Enrollment info for 3A

New Ulm Coop: 1279
(New Ulm schools alone: 858)

Marshall Coop: 1186

Fairmont Coop: 1179

Litch-DC Coop: 1072

Willmar: 973

Hutchinson: 797

Morris-Benson Coop: 794

Windom Coop: 772

Worthington Coop: 670

Redwood Coop: 652

Luverne Coop: 470

Draw your own conclusions as to why so many are pulling for Luverne. Having coached against these boys you gain respect & hope that it can be duplicated in more communities throughout the SW part of the State. Their success beyond this section will have an effect on other associations in 3A other than Luverne because it will become if Luverne can do it being the smallest, why can't we.

Most can get behind and root for the underdog. I think registration numbers at the youth level are much more important than the enrollment number. For instance no dig on Fairmont but they probably have the lowest registration numbers at the youth level but have one of the higher enrollments. Which would indicate poor recruitment. Need to obtain hockey players if you wanna develop them. Developing them is a whole issue in itself. If one could strictly look at registration numbers it is probably a pretty decent indicator of who is going to be competitive and who will not. Obviously if you have high numbers and no results poor development. Low numbers and good results good development.

Would Luverne making it to state help out SW MN Hockey.. Don't know.. Marshall made it last year but have we or are we going to see any residual effects in SW MN in terms of hockey and competitiveness. I would certainly believe it would help Luverne's program out if it made state but as for the surrounding communities not so sure about that. What would really help IMO would be if SW MN could get some really competitive rivalries going. I remember back in the day when Willmar/Litch had some intense rivalries going and Litch/Hutch certainly has had some really intense rivalry games. Gotta have good teams though with a following. Just imagine if Marshall, Windom or Fairmont had at least a top 20 team in Class A.. If everyone gave as much effort as they do on this board and turned that effort to supporting their 3A Hockey program 3A would be as competitive as heck..

MrGoalieBoy · Post by **MrGoalieBoy** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 5:15 pm

I'm going to go Luverne 4 and Hutch 1 for tonight.

notTONIGHT · Post by **notTONIGHT** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 5:44 pm

I don't have a magic crystal ball to tell you the result of tonight's game, like some do. But i do know that its going to come down to a couple of things.

I think goaltending will be the number one story on sportscenter after the game.

After that, Luverne minimizing turnovers that result in odd man rushes will be important.

If Hutch converts their chances, and gets good goaltending play they should win.

If Luverne attacks, and finishes chances, hutch cant keep up with Luverne's Firepower.

I guess we will find out if cowger can prove his place amongst the top forwards in the section.

#RollCARDSroll!!

rollCARDSroll · Post by **rollCARDSroll** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 7:57 pm

Luverne 5

Hutch 0

Second period.

ROLLCARDSROLL!!!!

Froggy Richards · Post by **Froggy Richards** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:41 pm

rollCARDSroll wrote:Luverne 5

Hutch 0

Second period.

ROLLCARDSROLL!!!!

Update??????

Wow, very impressive so far. I have no dog in this fight but I have to admit that I've read the 3A thread every day for the last 3 months just for the drama. Never posted until tonight though. As far as Luverne goes, just like the Beatles said, "I'm a Believer." It would be Fantastic to see this team go to State and do something. It's been a great story so far and I hope it continues.

CherryPicker99 · Post by **CherryPicker99** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:45 pm

7-1 final I believe.

notTONIGHT · Post by **notTONIGHT** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:47 pm

Run time third period in Hutch

The overrated cards from Luverne put it on the tigers in a 7-1 final.

32/19 shots in favor of Luverne.

Luverne will see hutch on Saturday in gustavus, unless campion has something to say about it.....

Froggy Richards · Post by **Froggy Richards** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:54 pm

notTONIGHT wrote:Run time third period in Hutch

The overrated cards from Luverne put it on the tigers in a 7-1 final.

32/19 shots in favor of Luverne.

Luverne will see hutch on Saturday in gustavus, unless campion has something to say about it.....

Who does Luverne have left before sections?

MrGoalieBoy · Post by **MrGoalieBoy** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:57 pm

Yikes..couple games till playoffs and Hutch has no answer at the goalie position for the high powered offensive teams of the section...they won't beat Willmar or Luverne in the playoffs IMO..MAYBE New Ulm...

notTONIGHT · Post by **notTONIGHT** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 8:59 pm

Froggy Richards wrote:
notTONIGHT wrote:Run time third period in Hutch

The overrated cards from Luverne put it on the tigers in a 7-1 final.

32/19 shots in favor of Luverne.

Luverne will see hutch on Saturday in gustavus, unless campion has something to say about it.....
Who does Luverne have left before sections?

3 games.

Providence being the only possible challenge. New Ulm killed this squad a couple weeks ago.

Luverne will be the ****heavy favorite**** until trout spews his filth on here about how they might get trapped.

MrGoalieBoy · Post by **MrGoalieBoy** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 9:09 pm

Were you at the game tonight Scout? What did you get out of the game?

notTONIGHT · Post by **notTONIGHT** » Fri Feb 07, 2014 9:16 pm

MrGoalieBoy wrote:Were you at the game tonight Scout? What did you get out of the game?

He was there.....