North #1 - Duluth East
vs
West #2 - East Grand Forks
East #1 - Wayzata
vs
South #2 - Eden Prairie
West #1 - Moorhead
vs
North #2 - Andover
South #1 - Edina
vs
East #2 - White Bear Lake
Bantam A State Tournament Brackets
Moderators: Mitch Hawker, east hockey, karl(east)
Re: Bantam A State Tournament Brackets
Going with my gut here...Zebos wrote:North #1 - Duluth East
vs
West #2 - East Grand Forks
East #1 - Wayzata
vs
South #2 - Eden Prairie
West #1 - Moorhead
vs
North #2 - Andover
South #1 - Edina
vs
East #2 - White Bear Lake
Duluth East
................. ] EGF
EGF
.................................. ] Wayzata
Wayzata
.................. ] Wayzata
Eden Prairie
................................................... ] Wayzata
Moorhead
............... ] Moorhead
Andover
.............................. ] Moorhead
Edina
..................... ] WBL
White Bear Lake
This is just what my gut tells me. Should be a fantastic tournament!
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YouthHockeyHub
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Maroon & Gold
I see 5 of the 8 teams are members of the Maroon & Gold League. Thoughts?
Yes, Edina is 21-o against #1 Wayzata, but against, other teams, they have been incredibly inconsistent. I feel Wayzata handily advances to the finals, while beating Eden Prairie and EGF. Wayzata is arguably playing their best hockey of the year. Edina has a must play a very skilled/disciplined WBL squad who is known for the upset. If they advance, they will most likely play a "under the radar" team in Moorhead. Who certainly isnt an easy task. If they do end up meeting Wayzata in the finals, We'll see what happens.YouthHockeyHub wrote:My gut says don't pick against Edina....they've won every tournament except Districts and they are like 21-0 against #1 Wayzata (okay not 21, but you get my point)
Quarterfinals:
Duluth East vs East Grand Forks
Winner: East Grand Forks
Wayzata vs Eden Prairie
Winner: Wayzata
Moorhead vs Andover
Winner: Moorhead
Edina vs White Bear Lake
Winner: White Bear Lake
Semifinals:
East Grand Forks vs Wayzata
Winner: Wayzata
Moorhead vs White Bear Lake
Winner: White Bear Lake
Consolation Championship:
Edina vs Eden Prairie
Winner: Edina
3rd Place:
East Grand Forks vs Moorhead
Winner: Moorhead
Championship:
Wayzata vs White Bear Lake
Winner: Wayzata
Duluth East vs East Grand Forks
Winner: East Grand Forks
Wayzata vs Eden Prairie
Winner: Wayzata
Moorhead vs Andover
Winner: Moorhead
Edina vs White Bear Lake
Winner: White Bear Lake
Semifinals:
East Grand Forks vs Wayzata
Winner: Wayzata
Moorhead vs White Bear Lake
Winner: White Bear Lake
Consolation Championship:
Edina vs Eden Prairie
Winner: Edina
3rd Place:
East Grand Forks vs Moorhead
Winner: Moorhead
Championship:
Wayzata vs White Bear Lake
Winner: Wayzata
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ahastars03
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Congrats to all teams that have made it this far.
My prediction would be the winner of Wayzata EP will see the winner of WBL Edina in the final.
I think any team can beat any team at this point in the playoffs, you don't make it to state unless you are a good team, even if certain regions may have been easier to get threw then others.
How would everyone feel if they ranked the top 4 like in the HS tourney. I know there are no TV ratings at this level but would it make for a better tourney or take away from the draw that certain teams get?
Good luck to all the kids and enjoy the ride.
My prediction would be the winner of Wayzata EP will see the winner of WBL Edina in the final.
I think any team can beat any team at this point in the playoffs, you don't make it to state unless you are a good team, even if certain regions may have been easier to get threw then others.
How would everyone feel if they ranked the top 4 like in the HS tourney. I know there are no TV ratings at this level but would it make for a better tourney or take away from the draw that certain teams get?
Good luck to all the kids and enjoy the ride.
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Bluewhitefan
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Define "incredibly inconsisiten" - seems a lttle strong. Played some pretty good hockey in a very tough region. You seem to imply that every one of Edina's games is perilous, but Wayzata has an easy road. Great point - "we'll see what happens."MegaMan wrote:Yes, Edina is 21-o against #1 Wayzata, but against, other teams, they have been incredibly inconsistent. I feel Wayzata handily advances to the finals, while beating Eden Prairie and EGF. Wayzata is arguably playing their best hockey of the year. Edina has a must play a very skilled/disciplined WBL squad who is known for the upset. If they advance, they will most likely play a "under the radar" team in Moorhead. Who certainly isnt an easy task. If they do end up meeting Wayzata in the finals, We'll see what happens.YouthHockeyHub wrote:My gut says don't pick against Edina....they've won every tournament except Districts and they are like 21-0 against #1 Wayzata (okay not 21, but you get my point)
You are correct, my wording tends to get a little strong on here. Im just saying that i find it a little confusing that Edina can beat Wayata 3 times, then lose to Minnetonka and go "O'fer" on the season against Duluth East. Depending on which team shows up next weekend, they could win it all, or possibly not even win cosolation.Bluewhitefan wrote:Define "incredibly inconsisiten" - seems a lttle strong. Played some pretty good hockey in a very tough region. You seem to imply that every one of Edina's games is perilous, but Wayzata has an easy road. Great point - "we'll see what happens."MegaMan wrote:Yes, Edina is 21-o against #1 Wayzata, but against, other teams, they have been incredibly inconsistent. I feel Wayzata handily advances to the finals, while beating Eden Prairie and EGF. Wayzata is arguably playing their best hockey of the year. Edina has a must play a very skilled/disciplined WBL squad who is known for the upset. If they advance, they will most likely play a "under the radar" team in Moorhead. Who certainly isnt an easy task. If they do end up meeting Wayzata in the finals, We'll see what happens.YouthHockeyHub wrote:My gut says don't pick against Edina....they've won every tournament except Districts and they are like 21-0 against #1 Wayzata (okay not 21, but you get my point)
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Bluewhitefan
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Yes, but how do you not consider Wayzata's loss to Centennial and tie with Minnapolis as equally confusing? Bottom line is that they are 14-15 years old and they will have bad games. Edina is clearly not the loaded group they were at peewees, but four tough tournament wins certainly proves their worthiness.MegaMan wrote:You are correct, my wording tends to get a little strong on here. Im just saying that i find it a little confusing that Edina can beat Wayata 3 times, then lose to Minnetonka and go "O'fer" on the season against Duluth East. Depending on which team shows up next weekend, they could win it all, or possibly not even win cosolation.Bluewhitefan wrote:Define "incredibly inconsisiten" - seems a lttle strong. Played some pretty good hockey in a very tough region. You seem to imply that every one of Edina's games is perilous, but Wayzata has an easy road. Great point - "we'll see what happens."MegaMan wrote: Yes, Edina is 21-o against #1 Wayzata, but against, other teams, they have been incredibly inconsistent. I feel Wayzata handily advances to the finals, while beating Eden Prairie and EGF. Wayzata is arguably playing their best hockey of the year. Edina has a must play a very skilled/disciplined WBL squad who is known for the upset. If they advance, they will most likely play a "under the radar" team in Moorhead. Who certainly isnt an easy task. If they do end up meeting Wayzata in the finals, We'll see what happens.