Page 1 of 1

Bantam A State Predictions

Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2006 9:57 pm
by 2Hockey2
Who do you think will win or be in MAHA of VFW State <p></p><i></i>

Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:17 pm
by wild_hockey_08
I think that we can all predict that eden prairie will be there. I think teams like Minnetonka, edina, duluth east, grand rapids, and st cloud could also end up having a chance to win either of the state tournaments.

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:06 pm
by sniper77
i would agree, some sleepers that could have a chance is Maple Grove and Minnetonka

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:28 pm
by D16Dad
Might want to consider Moorhead & Bemidji...

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:40 pm
by wild_hockey_08
[quote="D16Dad"]Might want to consider Moorhead & Bemidji...[/quote]

I would also agree to that. The only team that could upset either of them would be Roseau

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 4:44 pm
by mclovinu
i belive champlin park bantam A will be a very good contender in state. and will be able to make some noise. :!:

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:04 pm
by topshelf3
Kind of hard for Tonka to win it since they never made it out of Districts...

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:24 pm
by D16Dad
wild_hockey_08 wrote:
D16Dad wrote:Might want to consider Moorhead & Bemidji...
I would also agree to that. The only team that could upset either of them would be Roseau
Agreed. I was indicating consideration of the West region without listing them all... The West Region playoffs should be very competitive.

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:45 pm
by highschoolhockeyfann
sniper77 wrote:i would agree, some sleepers that could have a chance is Maple Grove and Minnetonka
#-o

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:28 pm
by DKS1962
Moorhead serious consideration

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:31 pm
by CB00
I watched Champlin Park a couple of times this year. Very big and strong. I think they are the class of D10 and should compete in a state tourney.

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 9:52 pm
by hockey129
I know this sounds stupid but what is the difference between the two state tournaments?

Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:03 pm
by chillout
MAHA is open to all teams playing in the Minnesota Hockey organization. Everyone has a chance to advance from districts, to regions, and then to the MAHA state tourney (also referred to "official" state tournament because all teams can play)

VFW is sponsored by the VFW (Veterans Foreign War) and is only open to teams that play in the VFW league. Which is only A Bantams as well. Sometimes referred to as the "unofficial" state tourney and usually isn't as hyped about and noticed. Many disagree with that though because most years the talent there is equivalent to the talent at the MAHA.

Both are state tournaments. Both are usually full of good teams. But, IMO, the real event to watch is MAHA.

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:57 pm
by BantamHockey005
I Think EP will win it all because they move the puck so well and are all on the same page

Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2008 10:48 pm
by cutanddrive
BantamHockey005 wrote:I Think EP will win it all because they move the puck so well and are all on the same page
I would agree, it is all a matter of execution.

Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:16 pm
by ehockey#1
hey what about new ulm or fairbault. I heard they were both pretty good but new ulm beat fairbault in districts. Think they have any chance???

Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:18 pm
by fireinthehole
If you consider a negative 10% a good chance than yes they have a great shot.

Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 8:52 am
by Fire and Ice
Champlin is clicking real well. loss to Centennial and Blaine and out.

State Predictions

Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:32 pm
by Chuck Norris Fan
Not the top teams but here are my predictions to state... it is early but lets look.

EP
Burnsville
Bemidji
Moorhead
Wayzata
Rochester
East
Centennial

Not as sure about the last three....as we all know anything can happen, however experience counts this time of year

Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:46 pm
by FREDFLINTSTONE
No St. Cloud?

Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:45 pm
by ice00breaker
I agree, if anyone is going to manage to upset EP, then I believe it would be St. Cloud.

Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 5:00 pm
by HTOWNBANTAMA
hermantown is in vfw state

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:28 am
by Chuck Norris Fan
[quote="ice00breaker"]I agree, if anyone is going to manage to upset EP, then I believe it would be St. Cloud.[/quote]

St. cloud lost to EP 10-2...they are not the ones, it will take a sound defensive team with great goaltending to beat EP

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 7:06 pm
by elliott70
ttt

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:51 pm
by Fire and Ice
there are only a couple of teams with great goalies...and St Cloud's is not one of them.