Can Eden Prairie repeat?

[Lakeviewing]

I don't think this years Eden Prairie team will not repeat as back to back State tournament winners. The loss of too may this senior class of members that should be players at EP High School may be too much to overcome. The senior leadership of Rogge, Ericson, Loken, may not be enought to win. A great number of this kids have seeked a higher level of play beyond EP High School and have enrolled at private schools or in Juniors. Jason Clark at Shattuck, Brett Patterson, John Duda, Jake Meyer at Belilde, Mooney and Bullock, or Blake T, playing in the USHL. You just can't replace this talent. Look for EP to take the title next year, if all commiti to EP high school, but don't bet on it. EP is in the mix, but is just not talented to make a run.

[FREDFLINTSTONE]

I don't think this years Eden Prairie team will not repeat as back to back State tournament winners. The loss of too may this senior class of members that should be players at EP High School may be too much to overcome. The senior leadership of Rogge, Ericson, Loken, may not be enought to win. A great number of this kids have seeked a higher level of play beyond EP High School and have enrolled at private schools or in Juniors. Jason Clark at Shattuck, Brett Patterson, John Duda, Jake Meyer at Belilde, Mooney and Bullock, or Blake T, playing in the USHL. You just can't replace this talent. Look for EP to take the title next year, if all commiti to EP high school, but don't bet on it. EP is in the mix, but is just not talented to make a run.

Boy.....the first sentence is a work of art. If you read it the way you wrote it, EP repeats.

[HockeyMN1]

I don't think this years Eden Prairie team will not repeat as back to back State tournament winners. The loss of too may this senior class of members that should be players at EP High School may be too much to overcome. The senior leadership of Rogge, Ericson, Loken, may not be enought to win. A great number of this kids have seeked a higher level of play beyond EP High School and have enrolled at private schools or in Juniors. Jason Clark at Shattuck, Brett Patterson, John Duda, Jake Meyer at Belilde, Mooney and Bullock, or Blake T, playing in the USHL. You just can't replace this talent. Look for EP to take the title next year, if all commiti to EP high school, but don't bet on it. EP is in the mix, but is just not talented to make a run.

Wow...That is quite the paragraph.

[shakey]

Check the post time....nothing good happens after 1am!

[wblhockeyfan8]

I just threw up a little bit.

[bstarr15]

Wow, had to put one foot on the floor to stop the room from spinning.

[gerryodrowski]

I don't think this years Eden Prairie team will not repeat as back to back State tournament winners. The loss of too may this senior class of members that should be players at EP High School may be too much to overcome. The senior leadership of Rogge, Ericson, Loken, may not be enought to win. A great number of this kids have seeked a higher level of play beyond EP High School and have enrolled at private schools or in Juniors. Jason Clark at Shattuck, Brett Patterson, John Duda, Jake Meyer at Belilde, Mooney and Bullock, or Blake T, playing in the USHL. You just can't replace this talent. Look for EP to take the title next year, if all commiti to EP high school, but don't bet on it. EP is in the mix, but is just not talented to make a run.

I've got news for you....Benilde, Breck and Blake do not constitute a "higher level of play beyond EP High School". Keep in mind that EP has won two state titles (Bantam A & HS AA) since Clark, Patterson, Duda, Meyer, Mooney, Thompson and others departed. EP is ranked exactly where they were one year ago. It will be a mistake to write this team off.

[StillAnEagle]

I don't think this years Eden Prairie team will not repeat as back to back State tournament winners. The loss of too may this senior class of members that should be players at EP High School may be too much to overcome. The senior leadership of Rogge, Ericson, Loken, may not be enought to win. A great number of this kids have seeked a higher level of play beyond EP High School and have enrolled at private schools or in Juniors. Jason Clark at Shattuck, Brett Patterson, John Duda, Jake Meyer at Belilde, Mooney and Bullock, or Blake T, playing in the USHL. You just can't replace this talent. Look for EP to take the title next year, if all commiti to EP high school, but don't bet on it. EP is in the mix, but is just not talented to make a run.

I've got news for you....Benilde, Breck and Blake do not constitute a "higher level of play beyond EP High School". Keep in mind that EP has won two state titles (Bantam A & HS AA) since Clark, Patterson, Duda, Meyer, Mooney, Thompson and others departed. EP is ranked exactly where they were one year ago. It will be a mistake to write this team off.

Couldn't agree more here. I looked at the points from last year - Rau 51pts SO, Rogge 40pts JR, Erickson 38pts JR. Consider the teams they played too... I think they're doing just fine despite the fact the Rau by himself is a game changer.

[breakout]

I don't think this years Eden Prairie team will not repeat as back to back State tournament winners. The loss of too may this senior class of members that should be players at EP High School may be too much to overcome. The senior leadership of Rogge, Ericson, Loken, may not be enought to win. A great number of this kids have seeked a higher level of play beyond EP High School and have enrolled at private schools or in Juniors. Jason Clark at Shattuck, Brett Patterson, John Duda, Jake Meyer at Belilde, Mooney and Bullock, or Blake T, playing in the USHL. You just can't replace this talent. Look for EP to take the title next year, if all commiti to EP high school, but don't bet on it. EP is in the mix, but is just not talented to make a run.

I've got news for you....Benilde, Breck and Blake do not constitute a "higher level of play beyond EP High School". Keep in mind that EP has won two state titles (Bantam A & HS AA) since Clark, Patterson, Duda, Meyer, Mooney, Thompson and others departed. EP is ranked exactly where they were one year ago. It will be a mistake to write this team off.

Couldn't agree more here. I looked at the points from last year - Rau 51pts SO, Rogge 40pts JR, Erickson 38pts JR. Consider the teams they played too... I think they're doing just fine despite the fact the Rau by himself is a game changer.

Do three players make a state championship caliber team? Don't you think that would be pretty easy to coach against in the play-offs? Maybe I am missing something.

Best of luck.

[blueblood]

Section 6 is filled with land mines in the the form of tonka, wayzata, bsm ep, and hopkins (rememer they have Fons).

So if they do make it to state, they will be the favorites.

I wouldn't want to be the 4 or 5 seed in this section, 3 really tough games would be waiting for those 2 teams.

It's still early in the season and many of these kids have won 4 state tourneys in a row...

[shakey]

I've got news for you....Benilde, Breck and Blake do not constitute a "higher level of play beyond EP High School". Keep in mind that EP has won two state titles (Bantam A & HS AA) since Clark, Patterson, Duda, Meyer, Mooney, Thompson and others departed. EP is ranked exactly where they were one year ago. It will be a mistake to write this team off.

Couldn't agree more here. I looked at the points from last year - Rau 51pts SO, Rogge 40pts JR, Erickson 38pts JR. Consider the teams they played too... I think they're doing just fine despite the fact the Rau by himself is a game changer.

Do three players make a state championship caliber team? Don't you think that would be pretty easy to coach against in the play-offs? Maybe I am missing something.

Best of luck.

You definitely are missing something.

[breakout]

Couldn't agree more here. I looked at the points from last year - Rau 51pts SO, Rogge 40pts JR, Erickson 38pts JR. Consider the teams they played too... I think they're doing just fine despite the fact the Rau by himself is a game changer.

Do three players make a state championship caliber team? Don't you think that would be pretty easy to coach against in the play-offs? Maybe I am missing something.

Best of luck.

You definitely are missing something.

Not the first time.

Review what Blueblood states. That may be the toughest section in the state. And it ain't just about forwards and points.

[CB00]

Can EP repeat? Absolutely, I think with the scores and results of this week, anyone can win. I think Tonka is in a class by itself, but you still need to drop the puck and play the game. I think EP has as much chance as about 10 other teams this year. I'm not a EP fan, but do respect them very much and wouldn't want to meet them in sections or state.

[espnmobile8]

They won't not never ever never not repeat ever never.

That's how the paragraph sounded to me.

[breakout]

Can EP repeat? Absolutely, I think with the scores and results of this week, anyone can win. I think Tonka is in a class by itself, but you still need to drop the puck and play the game. I think EP has as much chance as about 10 other teams this year. I'm not a EP fan, but do respect them very much and wouldn't want to meet them in sections or state.

They will have to get through some very good teams in order to get to state. Their chances increase if they can get to state.

[FREDFLINTSTONE]

They won't not never ever never not repeat ever never.

That's how the paragraph sounded to me.

But does that mean never, ever, not repeat ever, never?



ever?

[StillAnEagle]

Do three players make a state championship caliber team? Don't you think that would be pretty easy to coach against in the play-offs? Maybe I am missing something.

Best of luck.

You definitely are missing something.

Not the first time.

Review what Blueblood states. That may be the toughest section in the state. And it ain't just about forwards and points.

Oh yeah - then there's Ford. Last year he had the highest save percentage in the state for starting goalies. Oh and I almost forgot - Molenaar at D ('09 USA select U17's). This Junior class has quite the rap sheet. If you don't think this team has a chance (remember we're just talking about a chance, not a sure bet) then you are deluded and know nothing (absolutely nada) about MN HS hockey - heck... Hockey period...

[StillAnEagle]

You definitely are missing something.

Not the first time.

Review what Blueblood states. That may be the toughest section in the state. And it ain't just about forwards and points.

Oh yeah - then there's Ford. Last year he had the highest save percentage in the state for starting goalies. Oh and I almost forgot - Molenaar at D ('09 USA select U17's). This Junior class has quite the rap sheet. If you don't think this team has a chance (remember we're just talking about a chance, not a sure bet) then you are deluded and know nothing (absolutely nada) about MN HS hockey - heck... Hockey period...

That was harsh... sorry.

[breakout]

Not the first time.

Review what Blueblood states. That may be the toughest section in the state. And it ain't just about forwards and points.

Oh yeah - then there's Ford. Last year he had the highest save percentage in the state for starting goalies. Oh and I almost forgot - Molenaar at D ('09 USA select U17's). This Junior class has quite the rap sheet. If you don't think this team has a chance (remember we're just talking about a chance, not a sure bet) then you are deluded and know nothing (absolutely nada) about MN HS hockey - heck... Hockey period...

That was harsh... sorry.

Ease up big fella, this is an opinion forum.

Have a beer and try to relax.

[wblhockeyfan8]

They won't not never ever never not repeat ever never.

That's how the paragraph sounded to me.

Good point.

Was this a positive or a negative paragraph?!

[Lakeviewing]

Check the post time....nothing good happens after 1am!

EP has lost from a 2nd year Bantam season players of Patterson, Clark, Thompson, Mooney, Meyers, Bullock. Miller, Duda and so on. What gives any thinking this group will dominate a senior year to win at the STATE. Probabaly next year if everyone sticks around at EP might win. Personally, the Rau's will move on too a higher level and the EP high school season for 2010-2011 will be average at best.

[Doglover]

I believe the question was can EP repeat? The answer is no - unless a couple of the top teams get knocked out in flukey games like last year and they get to play Moorhead again My guess is they don't make it out of sections but stranger things have happened in the past...

[FREDFLINTSTONE]

I believe the question was can EP repeat? The answer is no - unless a couple of the top teams get knocked out in flukey games like last year and they get to play Moorhead again My guess is they don't make it out of sections but stranger things have happened in the past...

FELLAS, FELLAS, FELLAS...........who is walkin around tappin people with the stupid stick.

[shakey]

I believe the question was can EP repeat? The answer is no - unless a couple of the top teams get knocked out in flukey games like last year and they get to play Moorhead again My guess is they don't make it out of sections but stranger things have happened in the past...

Still smarting DL?

[Lakeviewing]

Couldn't agree more here. I looked at the points from last year - Rau 51pts SO, Rogge 40pts JR, Erickson 38pts JR. Consider the teams they played too... I think they're doing just fine despite the fact the Rau by himself is a game changer.

Do three players make a state championship caliber team? Don't you think that would be pretty easy to coach against in the play-offs? Maybe I am missing something.

Best of luck.

You definitely are missing something.

EP is definitely missing a number of key players from their prior Bantam season. They have enough depth to re-tool, but is this enough to overcome a Tonka, Wayzata, Jefferson and so on teams to win the Lake and get a number 1 seed?