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THE BEST OF THE BEST Celebrating 75 years of the state HS hockey tournament with this season’s top 75 players

Jack Jensen

Jack Bayless

Darian Gotz

Charlie Glockner

Luc Laylin

Jack Westlund Mason Nevers

Hunter Paine

IN THIS ISSUE JOSH LEVINE Developing tactical creativity ... pg. 4 JOHN RUSSO Golden Rules for Goalies ... pg. 6 JACK BLATHERWICK Is confidence the top priority? ... pg. 7 KEVIN HARTZELL What kind of parents are we? ... pg. 8 HAL TEARSE Cold, dry hands: The short bench ... pg. 8

♦ 75 years of state tourney dreams page 16

♦ Top 75 HS players in 2018-19 pages 28-29

♦ Class AA team previews pages 17-23

♦ State tournament history page 35

♦ Class A team previews pages 24-34

♦ Top HS teams of the modern era page 36

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Developing tactical creativity and adaptable hockey players

By Josh Levine Let’s Play Hockey

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There is a growing group of players at the high school level that have varsity skating ability, puck handling and shot, but are unable to play the game. Their mental processing speed and decision making is so much lower than their physical skills that the discrepancy can be shocking at first.

In a practice, they look promising. Perhaps even in glorified pond hockey leagues run throughout the offseason they do well (remember that passing, team play, and simplified, yet fast movements, are unheard of in many of these “hockey” games). Yet, when the real hockey season starts (FYI, that’s not in April), these players melt into the background. Their game doesn’t translate. They aren’t adaptable enough to manipulate the game in different ways that are more conducive to success at the higher, more competitive levels.

These highly individually-skilled players would flourish if hockey were more closely related in tactical nature to a magic show or one-man circus act. Unfortunately for them, it requires teamwork.

This trend in top-notch practice players yet horrible hockey players is disturbing and something we as a hockey community should look to address. Over the past few months, I have been reading and studying a book on teaching tactical creativity in sport

by Daniel Memmert (“Teaching Tactical Creativity in Sport: Research and Practice”).

Memmert is the head of the Institute of Cognitive and Team/Racket Sport Research at the German Sport University of Cologne.

He has a doctorate in cognition and a habilitation in creativity in team and racket sports from the Elite University of Heidelberg.

While reading Memmert’s book, I noticed several themes that run diametrically counter to popular “wisdom” in American youth sports. And Memmert’s research and insights also helped make sense of the odd and sad reality of many players today – they can master cone drills but they can’t play.

They have great puckhandling skills, but give them a pass and it’ll likely bounce off their

Hockey is not a series of if-then statements. You often must react or manipulate the game through instinct.

stick. Even worse, ask them to make a pass.

Below, I’ve compiled several key points derived from Memmert’s book, personal observations and conversations with coaches.

Developing creative thinking in sport is probably best developed at a yyoung oung age, thr ough pla through playy , and in multiple spor ts. TTactical actical creativity may become incredibly difficult to foster at older ages if a proper foundation has not been built.

Learning the tactics of soccer, hockey or basketball help athletes develop creativity.

There is a transfer effect from playing each sport on the others. As Memmert notes, “in the year 2014, a variety of empirical research shows clear tactical transfer effects across team and racket sports.”

Although far more study is needed, it seems that tactical creativity in sport is something younger athletes are more primed to develop. Memmert writes that, “many psychological studies have shown that creativity must be learned and developed early in life” and that “initial empirical evidence suggests that there is a strong improvement of tactical creativity until the age of 10 years.” After 10, the return on

investment appears to diminish.

In other words, force a kid to play hockey the “right way” with a simplistic systemic approach at a young age and they’ll probably not have the creativity required to adapt to the game as it changes in the future.

Coaches should give open considerations and focus on encouraging players to try to manipulate the game through a variety of tactical movements, especially at the youth level.

Providing strict instructions in an absolutist manner (do x if y occurs) turns a game of infinite possibilities into an overly simplistic computer program. As the game evolves, tactics change, or situations become increasingly hard to define. Players then are slow to react as they “think” through their rolodex of if-then statements, pounded into their brains as if they speak python rather than English.

As Memmert puts it, “team players often fail to find an optimal tactical solution to a situation because the coach has narrowed their focus of attention through restrictive instructions.” One of the studies Memmert references in his book indicated “that more specific instructions prior to the tactical

decision led to inferior tactical decisions compared to fewer instructions.”

Utilize small area games that present situations that organically teach children how to manipulate the game.

Hockey is not a series of if-then statements. You often must react or manipulate the game through instinct. To learn to do this, youth athletes need the freedom to experiment with the game. Coaches should use small area games with a purpose and focus. Pick a tactical concept that you are trying to work on, find a game that repeatedly presents opportunities to use this tactical concept, and then play the game!

Coaches can then take players aside and promote different ideas in an open manner or help teammates brainstorm ways to beat their opponents.

Hockey is an amazing game. It’s infinitely complex and continuously changing. Let’s prepare the next generation with the adaptability and creativity necessary to not only win in today’s game, but to master whatever the game evolves into in the next 10 to 15 years!

Josh Levine is the Assistant Coach of the Bloomington Jefferson Girls Varsity Hockey team and owner of The Fortis Academy. Fortis works with youth associations to implement skill development programs with all teams, from Mites to Bantams. The program includes parent education seminars, coaching clinics and Fortis skill-based practices. If you’re interested in learning more, shoot Josh an email at joshletsplayhockey@ gmail.com. Follow Fortis on Facebook and Instagram facebook.com/thefortisacademy and Instagram.com/thefortisacademy.

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Putting the team first with Jimmy Schuldt

By Shane Frederick

that. At the next level it’s a business no matter where you are.”

Jimmy Schuldt doesn’t blame college hockey players for leaving school early to turn pro. It just wasn’t something he wanted to do.

After last season, the St. Cloud State defenseman declined offers from NHL teams and opted to return to school for his senior season. The decision wasn’t an easy one, he admitted, but for him, it was the right one.

“I can understand for some when it’s time to go,” he said. “You get an opportunity, and it works out for a lot of guys. But I love college, I love college hockey. College hockey is different than any other sport. You can’t really replace

Train your brain this season

This is a special time of year in Minnesota, the anticipation in the air is palpable.

For all involved there’s excitement about the fun of hockey season and for many a desire to get better on the ice.

One way to do this is to improve hockey sense - the mental side of the game that is sometime overlooked but through which a player can make significant gains. This can result in scoring more goals, completing more passes or going from being on the third line to the second.

This is the time of year to commit to training hockey sense. For if done right, the gains will accrue this season.

How to go about this?

One way is train with a program called Hockey IntelliGym. It’s a software program used by USA Hockey to help players develop

‘I will always say stay’ For Schuldt, it’s all about enjoying the team experience. He felt the same way when he was at Minnetonka High School. He was in no hurry to jump to the next level, even when there were opportunities to do so then, too.

“My advice to young players is to stay,” he said. “That’s something I

stand for, especially in high school. I will always say stay. So what if you have to play an extra year of juniors. It’s never bad to stay and play one more year.”

Schuldt played two seasons of junior hockey with the Omaha Lancers of the United States Hockey League before going to St. Cloud State. He said when he became a Husky, it was with the intent to play for four years.

“That’s what I committed to,” he said.

“The biggest thing, at the end of the day, is this is such a special place and it means so much to me. To leave, I would have regretted it, that’s for sure.”

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anticipation, hone decision making and improve spatial awareness. It’s helped the National Team Development Program (NTDP) gain worldwide acclaim. Since adopting IntelliGym, team USA has medaled in 42 of the last 44 international tournaments, winning 28 gold medals, and 7 IIHF U18 World Championship titles.

Thousands of kids in Minnesota have seen real gains from Intelligym. One is Golden Gopher freshman and Columbus Blue Jackets draft choice, Robbie Stucker.

“IntelliGym really provided me with an up top view of things,” said Robbie. “In particular it helped me see opportunities to move the puck off the boards. Previously I had a tendency to try and force passes. As a result of the training, I got better at seeing Continued on page 44

Stay cyber safe during tourney season

In the classic kid flick Home Alone, a couple of hapless robbers wait for the McCallisters to leave on vacation before breaking into their house. That forces little Kevin – who has been accidentally left behind – to outsmart them and protect the property.

That was then. Thieves have become a lot more sophisticated since Home Alone was released in 1990. They’re using a new tool, social media, to plan for malicious activity. But you can take a leaf from Kevin’s book and still outsmart them if you follow these tips: • Don’t let on that you’re leaving town – Rule No. 1: Don’t share your travel plans on social media. It’s tempting to tell friends and family about an upcoming trip.

But you might be alerting bad guys to your absence as well.

• Don’t publish your itinerary or location – You shouldn’t reveal your vacation activities on line in real time either, adds Ellen Segriff, Head of Privacy, Cyber and Information Security for Wealth Management in the Americas, UBS. If you do, you risk getting robbed on your trip. “Don’t take pictures of yourself at the airport telling everyone that you’re going on a flight,” she says.

• Follow profile privacy best practices – Of course, you shouldn’t limit social media security to travel season. You

can take steps to strengthen your profile security year-round. For example, “make sure your devices have the latest antivirus protection. You should always be doing ,” Segriff says. that,” • Consider an alarm system • Don’t forget to take basic precautions before leaving home, such as notifying your credit card issuer that you’ll be traveling, putting your mail on hold and pausing newspaper subscriptions.

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Minnesota Hockey, in partnership with Park Dental, has announced the topic for the 2018 Hockey Education Program (HEP) Essay Contest. Once again, Park Dental will be the presenting partner of the HEP Essay Contest, which is an annual tradition that encourages players to express their thoughts on what makes youth hockey in Minnesota a fun, unique and positive environment.

All registered Minnesota Hockey participants are encouraged to enter the contest by completing the following: “I Can Be A Great TTeameammate By…”. Submissions will be accepted from November 1 through December 3.

The top three essays, as selected by the HEP Committee will be featured during the Fox Sports North broadcast of Hockey Day Minnesota on Jan. 19, 2019. All three finalists will also be featured in Let’s Play Hockey magazine and have an opportunity to attend a Minnesota Wild home game this season. The contest winner will be selected among the three finalists and will receive a

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The “Dream Day” includes attending a Minnesota Wild morning skate, an hour of ice time at Xcel Energy Center and a group suite at a Wild game later that night.

“There are countless experiences provided by hockey that teach valuable life lessons,” said Dave Margenau, Minnesota Hockey President. “Near the top of that list is the importance of teamwork and lifelong friendships.

We are excited to see another round of exceptional essays from our youth hockey players all over the state.”

Original essays should be limited to 250 words or less, and should include the child’s name, hockey association, team/classification, address, phone number and email address. Submissions can be sent to: Minnesota Hockey Attn: HEP Essay Contest 317 Washington Street Saint Paul, MN 55102

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Golden Rules for Goalies John Russo’s

Coaches’ Corner Coaches Corner John Russo’s

My Golden Rules for defensemen and for forwards began many years ago, although each gets some fine tuning occasionally. It didn’t take long to figure out that it was appropriate to have Golden Rules for goaltenders, too.

It is interesting to note that several of the rules are the same or similar to those for defensemen and forwards.

These are items that coaches should be using to teach goalies and to monitor their progress. They are things that players should strive to master as they progress up through the youth ranks and on to high school, juniors or college.

1. Stay alert at all times, no matter where the puck is on the ice. Of course, that does not mean you have to be in a crouch at all times, but it does mean that the eyes and the mind have to always follow the play.

2. Learn the basic moves and techniques as soon as possible and work to excel at them. The basic moves and techniques are stick or pad saves with puck control, pad stack, blocker saves, catcher saves, covering the puck, puck movement with the stick (shooting, passing and clearing), slides, glides and skating.

3. Understand and work on angles and distances. This is knowing the distance and angle from the goal to take away the maximum goal opening from the shooter. This is a matter of constant practice and monitoring.

4. Learn to analyze each situation — especially when being attacked — then act accordingly. There are innumerable possibilities for situations that, by analysis, involve understanding the options of the player with the puck, as well as attackers without the puck, plus the level of support available from teammates.

5. Work on major segments of the goaltender’s arsenal: feet, gloves, pads, stick. Work must be more than just taking shots; it must often be specific isolated segments. Don’t let any segment be dominant because another is weak.

6. Just like other hockey positions, master the skating skills and major arsenal segments so that the thinking portion of the position can be concentrated on. If you don’t have good mechanical skills, the critical mental portion of the game will not develop.

7. Work, work, work on skating skills. Invariably, the best goaltenders skate very well and have great agility and balance.

8. Learn what it takes for you to prepare yourself to play a good game. Find the appropriate process that gets you focused.

9. Learn to control the puck whenever possible. That means controlling shoot-in pucks behind the net, freezing the puck whenever it’s loose around the net, deflecting shots or loose pucks to the corners, getting the puck to teammates and controlling rebounds.

10. Play with confidence and shake off goals allowed to maintain focus on upcoming action. Non-emotional, clear thinking is one of the basics of good goaltending.

11. Strive for consistency. The best way to do that is to control emotions and have a good grasp of physical skills.

12. Be aggressive and force the attacker with the puck to shoot when and where you want. Challenge the play any time possible.

13. When you are not involved in a team drill during practice, work on individual skills such as shooting, handling the puck and skating skills and techniques. Good shooting skills are especially important because they allow you to become part of moving the puck out of your zone.

14. Ask for help from coaches and goaltender teammates if you are having problems.

15. Don’t retaliate from contact around the net — whether legal or not. Retaliation often results in penalties to you and your teammates who feel obligated to defend their goaltender.

16. Communicate with your teammates, especially those defending around the net. It is a critical aspect of successful goaltending. Don’t ever communicate with opposing players; it is seldom of value and exposes your emotions.

17. Look for opportunities to get shots. Every shot is an experience that makes stopping the next puck easier.

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Is confidence the top priority?

By Jack Blatherwick Let’s Play Hockey Columnist In a half-century of coaching, I’ve heard that competitive grit is the most important factor in success – or rink sense – or stick skills – or skating. And I can’t disagree with any of those viewpoints.

However, there is no improvement – no FUN – in any sport if there is no confidence.

And it is the hardest thing to coach, because it requires a certain level of success. So, why do we coaches work so darn hard to destroy confidence?

Why do we get angry? Does a math teacher get angry when a student makes a mistake? Is it necessary to correct each mistake more often than to reward small successes? Is patience the most important coaching skill in our profession?

And how about lack of effort – or the perception that effort is always the problem?

Somehow, we feel totally justified to berate poor effort with the sharpest of insults. Stop.

Think before acting. Is there a reason for a poor outcome, just as there might be in the classroom? Insults are not a constructive tool for a teacher, but tradition allows – ac-

What if we coached confidence with the same passion we bring to the rink for the power play or D-zone coverage?

tually expects – a coach to address poor results with the nastiest rant possible.

In a recent TV game in which one team gave up three goals in a period, the announcer declared the coach should go in the locker room and ream the team out for poor effort. Was it effort? The goaltender gave up three, none were his fault. The refs

contributed; the coaches made some poor line changes; team defense didn’t match the offensive plays that were all NHL highlights of the week. There were incredible, deceptive passes – shots that squeaked in the corner where the crossbar meets the post – once-in-a-career plays.

Nonetheless, the coach was expected to

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throw a fit between periods. It just had to be a lack of effort, because … well … because, “I’m mad.”

But what if we coached confidence with the same passion we bring to the rink for skating mechanics, or power play or D-zone coverage? We watch NHL coaches pull the notebook out of their jacket pocket, and I wonder if any of them are making notes of a subtle good play that doesn’t get noticed.

Did a defenseman finish a check or make a good breakout pass, but didn’t get an assist? Did a forecheck create a turnover that doesn’t lead to a goal, but could in the future?

Building confidence is a full-time coaching project. Every little step toward winning behavior is a gift, because those successes build confidence. Elite players have success automatically; this increases poise with the puck, and leads to more success.

But weaker players need to be rewarded when they do little things right, because they aren’t capable – yet – of the automatic reward from scoring a highlight goal. This is where the truly great youth coaches earn their stripes – not winning championships.

Tufte continues to find inspiration from late UMD captain

By Matt Wellens Duluth News Tribune

Minnesota Duluth junior Riley Tufte has plenty to motivate him in Year three with the Bulldogs.

The former Blaine High School wing is not only chasing a second national championship at UMD, he's also entering a pivotal year professionally.

After taking him in the first round of the 2016 NHL Draft, the Dallas Stars are likely to pull out all the stops in an attempt to sign Tufte this offseason.

Yet, Tufte's chief inspiration continues to be his friend, the late Andrew Carroll, who took his own life in January. The death of the former Bulldogs’ captain has caused Tufte to examine what made Carroll such an enduring figure who surpasses expectations to reach the next level.

“He did everything he could and he was always going 100 percent,” the 20-year-old Tufte said. “I think that’s just kind of changed my mindset to work even harder, and nothing’s going to come easy as it was for him.”

As Carroll never did, Tufte’s goal this season is to never take a night off and do everything in life at 100 percent as he hopes to bring back-to-back NCAA titles to UMD. At the same time, he wants to take a major step toward being a professional hockey player.

Tufte took a big jump last year offensively, going from nine goals and seven assists as a freshman to a team-leading 16 goals, plus 13 assists, as a sophomore. He has four goals and three assists through 12 games this season for the No. 1-ranked Bulldogs playing alongside senior center Peter Krieger and sophomore wing Nick Swaney.

Heading into a bye week, UMD coach Scott Sandelin said he’d like to see more offensive output not only from Tufte, but that entire line, which has a combined 10 goals.

Five of those six goals have come on power plays, including all of Tufte's goals.

“He's made progress, there is no question. I think this year, maybe it’s not the start

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he probably wanted, or we wanted, but it’s a long year. Sometimes the bigger bodies take awhile to warm up, so to speak,” Sandelin said of Tufte.

“He needs to have an impact every shift whether it’s physical play, controlling pucks, using his shot, getting to the net. Those are things that are really important to his game.

We’ve seen bits and pieces of it, but again it goes back to consistency and it goes back to that whole line being consistent together and doing the things they need to do together to be effective.”

Criticism is nothing new for Tufte, who experienced plenty of it during his first semester at UMD after failing to register a point in his first 16 games or score a goal until his 19th collegiate game.

Back then the criticism came from outside the locker room rather than inside it, mostly from social media.

“I think a lot of people thought I was going to come in and be Superman at the start of the season here, especially with winning Mr. Hockey and becoming a first-round NHL Draft pick, picked 25th overall,” Tufte said of his rookie season. “I knew I was gonna come into Duluth and probably have some struggles right away just because I know high school to college is a big step, espe-

cially with how big I am. I had a lot of growth to overcome.”

Tufte is in agreement with Sandelin over what he needs to improve on, which is why he only briefly considered signing this summer with the Stars despite winning an NCAA title and a bronze medal with Team USA at the World Junior Championship in Buffalo, N.Y. It’s why Tufte says he’s still very much like that kid at Blaine who spurned junior hockey.

He still is in no rush to jump to the next level.

“You're not going to get these years back at UMD, in college, and once you sign you can't go back,” Tufte said. “So you gotta make the best of them.”

Tufte said as a junior ,he’s working on building his confidence. It hasn’t peaked yet, he said.

He’s also continuing to focus on using that 6-foot-6, 230-pound frame more effectively. Tufte said he’s working on taking pucks to the net in the right way and getting his stick in the proper position when parked in front of the net.

Tufte’s linemates, Krieger and Swaney, believe he’s succeeding in those areas. They see every game what a big body like Tufte

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can do for those around him on the ice.

“Riley is a great player, he’s got that big body and he’s starting to use it more to his advantage,” Swaney said. “Once we get pucks in and on the forecheck, he really shows his game.”

“He draws two guys a lot of times, double teams,” Krieger said. “Guys are trying to get the puck away from him and he’s very good at using his body to protect the puck. That allows me to find soft areas, places that maybe wouldn't necessarily be open because he's able to draw two guys to him.”

Tufte knows to get where he wants to be.

He needs to continue to strive to do everything like Carroll did at 100 percent. While he’s maybe not quite there yet as an athlete — Carroll would run to high school or the rink even though he had a car, according to a story Tufte shared on a News Tribune podcast — he’s there as a person.

After back-to-back heartbreaking losses at Denver last February, Tufte took time after the Saturday game to meet with a young hockey player from the Denver area. Like Tufte, the child had recently been diagnosed with diabetes and his mother reached out to Tufte, hoping her son could find inspiration from a future NHLer. Tufte spent so much time with the family, he nearly missed the team bus back to the hotel that night.

“I love talking to young kids about (living and playing with diabetes),” Tufte said.

“That’s kind of something I want to do maybe after hockey is over, just helping young kids out with dealing with that stuff and dealing with diabetes. I always love talking to those kids and that little guy, especially.”

Sounds like something Carroll might have said during his days as a Bulldog.

“I looked up to him when I was a little kid and just everything he did and how far he took things,” Tufte said. “He was amazing.

He had a lot of impact on me and a lot of people. I think a lot of my drive comes because of him because he was just so motivated to the game and just everything he did.”

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What kind of parents are we?

By Kevin Hartzell Let’s Play Hockey Columnist Some of you know, and many of you do not know, that I have a brother Michael, also known as “Bones.” Bones is an Army veteran who has lived (and served) on the street for the past 45 years. Homeless. This man has been a fixture on Rice Street in St. Paul. People are always proud to tell me they know him, or saw him, or bought him a sandwich. I appreciate this.

Bones is an interesting guy. He has led an unconventional life. Quite an amazing life in many ways. Lately, I have seen him quite a bit, in part because he has been sick as a dog. And it hit me, the topic of this column hit me. Matter of fact, the article pretty much wrote itself while watching this sick version of Bones not complain. He didn’t complain about those things ailing him and I suspect, likely annoying him. It is not amazing how a person with so little in the way of physical worldly treasure, also has so little to complain about.

Just in the past week, in several conversations with people in the world of hockey, I have been hearing much complaining. To be fair, much of the complaining has been about parents. Parents are supposed to be a worldly treasure. We all know “they” can be a problem. The complaints of these hockey folk are not about the consequences they face personally from these parents, but the unintended cancerous environment that often evolves from these parents. These are complaints of exasperation.

Most reading this likely are parents. Let’s

be honest. It’s a tough job. Many believe it to be the hardest job they have ever had, even after their children have left home as “independent” adults. For those of you with perfect kids and thinking parenting is easy, you are likely wrong on both accounts.

Who are these problematic parents, the ones good hockey people talk about with voices of exasperation? Some of these parents disrupt their teams. Some make the experience poor for coaches. Some, their cancerous behavior influences and spreads throughout the team and supporters in remarkable ways; not for the good of the team or the players.

I simply ask all parents, each of us, to be part of the solution. Let’s start by not pointing fingers at others. Let’s start with the person in the mirror. Let’s each ask ourselves, what exactly is it we feel we must complain about? As we all know, a positive

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world is being fair to our child? (This includes important roles and/or playing time.) Are we embracing difficult times for our children and role modeling this positive attitude for all of our kids and their teams?

Like anyone, if a parent has something to say, say it. Say it at the right place, at the right time and to the right person/people.

Simple stuff. We are human, and we all make mistakes. But it affects our kids. It affects our coaches. It is too often a spreading cancer on levels and results in outcomes not even the cancerous parent wants. It’s an epidemic affecting too many. Social media and the speed of which things spread assists this disease.

Let’s each look in the mirror. It’s Thanksgiving time. We all have plenty to be thankful for. Let’s also think about what our personal issues are that we think are worthy of complaint and try to remember that even these issues are opportunities for growth in disguise as something else. If nothing else, let’s remember that our actions and behaviors affect many. We all need to do better.

Maybe, we all need to be more like Mike (Bones).

attitude is most important. Attitude is most important for our kids as well, right?

Fellow parents, are we positive at games?

Are we positive when we feel our children are slighted? Are we positive at social gatherings? ARE WE POSITIVE IN THE CAR RIDE HOME WITH OUR CHILDREN? Or are we on the front end of the spreading infection?

I have said since I can remember, if your child’s coach is a good person, you got it good. If your child’s coach is a good person who also possesses good knowledge about the sport and can share it, you have hit a home run. This includes and strongly applies to high school players/parents. High school ages may be the single worst level for the poor parent behavior phenomena.

So what do we have to complain about?

Is it a selfish goal and is this selfish goal ours or our child’s? Is it we don’t think the

A St. Paul native and forward for the University of Minnesota from 1978-82, Kevin Hartzell coached in the USHL from 198389 with the St. Paul Vulcans and from 200512 with the Sioux Falls Stampede. He was the head coach of Lillehammer in Norway’s GET-Ligaen from 2012-14. His columns have appeared in Let’s Play Hockey since the late 1980s. His book “Leading From the Ice” is available at amazon.com.

Cold, dry hands: The short bench

By Hal TTear ear se earse Providence Academy Hockey Director/ Varsity Head Coach

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When I coached Bantam teams, our opponents regularly shortened their bench early in the game. We beat a better team in the regional playoffs one year because our opponent only played two of their three lines. We changed our three lines every 30 seconds in the third period and wore them out. When we went through the post-game handshake, there were five cold, dry hands.

The last game of the season for them and the third line did not skate a shift.

In another instance, the third line never played a shift against us in a scrimmage game in October. In high school games, I see opponents have left the third line sitting for entire games, not to mention the fourth line. In PeeWee B, our opponents routinely shorted the bench, and in one instance, during the first period. Tournaments seem to bring out the short-bench syndrome.

So what is this all about? Is it about winning? Perhaps, or maybe it is about not losing. Perhaps the fear of losing is stronger than the joy of winning. I cannot actually understand what is so important that a coach needs to sit a third of the team down in the important games. The impact on those players is devastating. Winning cannot heal the damage.

I am often told that the parents and players were told by the coach at the beginning of the season that this might occur and that everybody agreed to it. This is self-serving for the coach because when would a parent or player speak up against a policy like this? After all, every parent and player thinks it will be the other kids who sit out. It is not until it occurs to them that the reality sinks in. By the time it happens, it is too late to object. The parents of the players who are getting the extra ice time are suddenly in favor of the short bench and will not speak up.

I know that there are two schools of thought about this. The first is that winning is the salve that heals all wounds. A player relegated to the bench during the championship run should be happy to be along for the ride. The second is that we play all season together as a team and as a team we will finish by playing together. The reality is that the players relegated to the bench simply get bored and lose interest. Who would blame them?

At the higher levels of hockey where it is a business and winning actually affects players and coach’s careers, player utilization is accepted by the participants. Players are delegated certain roles and they need to fulfill those expectations. In youth hockey, winning feels good but there are little other benefits other than adult ego gratification.

I believe that in youth hockey there is no place for the short bench. A good coach can manage the players so that all of the skaters participate in the game. A good coach will spend extra time with the weaker players throughout the season to improve their skills. A coach who starts the season by

talking about skill development, teaching, self esteem and having fun would not break his word by shortening the bench. The short bench is the easy way out for a coach who has not prepared his team properly.

Does this mean a youth coach should run the lines 1-2-3? Well, for the most part, yes.

I would suggest that a skilled coach can find a way to equal the ice time out. Will some players get more ice time than others? Yes. In fact, some players do not want to be put into the game in pressure situations.

Are there specific reasons to reduce ice time for individual players? Yes, there are (discipline or perhaps illness) but to relegate five skaters and a goalie to the bench for extended periods of time in order to win is not a valid reason. In effect, the message to those benched players is that they are being penalized for lack of talent and they are not really part of the team.

The game is for the kids, all of the kids.

Research nationwide tells us that players would rather play on a team that wins 50 percent of their games than sit on the bench

of a championship team while receiving little or no playing time. The bottom line is that all of the kids want to play. Each year we lose 10,000 players nationwide as they move from PeeWees to Bantams. Many cite the reason they quit because they are not having fun.

I can personally cite numerous conversations with PeeWee and Bantam parents over the past several years that told me that their boys had played for five or six years and they were about to quit because there is so much pressure to win and it was not fun. I receive numerous e-mails each year from parents upset that their child’s coach was routinely running a short bench. One instance was from the parents of a Squirt C. This is an issue that needs to be resolved at the beginning of each season. The parents and coaches need to all understand the policy. With a no short-bench policy, there are no problems. If your team is going to have a short-bench policy, perhaps it is better to not have three lines but rather roster only 14 players. That would solve the problem.

This one issue alone ruins the season for hundreds of kids and parents each year.

Even in victory, it is hollow for the players who sat and watched their teammates play.

I know several instances each year where the teams had a problem with the policy in mid-season and the teams fell apart for the rest of the year.

Parents of youth players should not put up with short-bench policies. You need to get a commitment from your coaches at the beginning of the year that they will not shorten the bench. Be proactive about this issue at the beginning of the season because once the train leaves the station, it is too late to get off.

For more from longtime coach Hal Tearse, go to mminnesotahockey.blogspot.com.

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Skills for the elite skater

By Andy Ness Sometimes throughout my articles I like to go into detail on some of the most common basic skating skills a player will use. For this article, I would like to dive in a little deeper into some skills that are extremely important at the higher levels.

These are skills that I will do with pros as well as the college level skaters. Some of them have to do with skating, some of them are functional game-used puck skills. Let’s get after it.

One of the first skills in which I would like to discuss has many different layers to it. I will basically call it board-play. The next NHL game you watch, focus on how often the puck is either on the boards or yellow dasher.

Whether it’s a forecheck or in the D zone, plays will usually start with guys pulling the puck off the wall, continuing to cycle, turning away from pressure and then followed by usually a “quick strike” to the slot or soft spot in the offensive zone. Pucks are wrapped, ringed, bounced and passed off the boards all of the time.

It is the skater’s job to have the skill to be able to pull the puck off the dasher and control it to be able to make a play. Sounds easy enough, but it is a very, very difficult skill. Consider this: You are playing wing in the defensive zone and the puck gets rung around the boards. While this is going on, you usually have an opposing D stepping down on you, so your time to pull and control the puck is very limited.

What makes this skill so hard is the fact

that the puck has a ton of spin on it. The goal is to try to corral the puck as quickly as possible in order to make a play. We will work on this a ton throughout the summer.

It is a skill that needs to be worked on in order to become more efficient at it. The more reps the skater gets executing this skill, the easier it becomes. Guys at the highest level tend to make this skill look easy, but it is an extremely difficult skill.

Branching off from that skill, we will work a lot on turning away from pressure. Being able to control the puck while executing a hard escape or a slide-stop turn is one of the only ways to create some space. The skating skill is the first and most important thing to learn. Once a skater is able to execute this specific turn both directions, you can add a puck.

From there, we will turn it into a gamellike drill. The skater should focus on keeping his/her head up while turning tightly to the boards. Matt Duchene is one of the best at this. If you can, watch his highlights and watch how much separation he creates when he is able to turn to allude defenders.

The ability to turn tight as opposed to turning like a cruise ship is a must for the elite player.

Finally, I would like to discuss the offensive zone blue line work for defensemen. This is one of the areas that D men can be most vital as well as just being more of an asset . Actually, this is probably the biggest area a defenseman can contribute to offense. Whether it’s getting a shot on net or just making a simple pass to the forwards, a good D-man will find a way

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to make a play in the offensive zone.

The first key is footwork. Every defenseman should work on “walking the blue line” or being able to move with the puck across the blue while keeping his/her head up and shoulders square. One of the biggest keys is that you have to be able to see what is in front of you. A defenseman should also have the mobility to be able to move laterally to find a shooting lane.

With that in mind, defensemen should continually work on “holding” the blue line, whether it’s off the dasher or bouncing off of the glass. I always tell the younger defensemen that no one cares if the puck is bouncing or rolling funny. Just find a way to hold the puck in the zone. Nothing kills a forecheck like having the puck exit the zone.

Everyone has to go out, tag up and then find a way to apply pressure again.

I have given you just a few examples of skills that we will work on at the higher levels. Sometimes in my small groups, I will just pick a couple of skills and really try to hammer home the skill and create muscle memory. Like anything else, if you work on these skills, you will have the ability to execute them when they come up in a game.

Good luck!

Andy Ness is the head skating and skill coach for the Minnesota Wild. He has also been an assistant skating instructor for the New Jersey Devils, the University of Minnesota men’s and women’s hockey teams and the U.S. Women’s Olympic Hockey Team.

Officially Speaking: Obstructed view A journey to the other side. Yeah, I’m beginning to understand.

What?

So during an extended stay in Chicago, including 10 CCM World Invite games, two butcher league contests, one varsity assignment and three of my alltime favorites — the low-level JV game – I decided to watch an entire Bantam match from the stands. And since the game was at Lake Forest Academy, I knew I was in for some serious spectator suffering. You North Suburban people know what I mean.

No heat, freezing bleachers and a mile’s worth of white fishing net above the glass guaranteeing that no matter where you sit, you’re completely isolated from the game which is akin to watching an aquarium of hyperactive flounders at the local Bass Pro Shop.

Look, just about every state, including Illinois, has a statute insulating ice rinks from liability for flying pucks. Thus, it’s outrageous to deny fans the opportunity to watch little Madison from above the top of the glass in an unobstructed manner. That alone would have precluded me from signing my kid up for travel hockey had she shown any interest. I mean, at least soccer, basketball, football and softball allows parents to view the sport through clear, suburban air, almost making oneself an extension of the game.

And trust me, foul balls and deflected soc-

Mark Lichtenfeld

cer passes are substantially more dangerous than an errant puck lobbed above the center-ice glass, but whatever.

Now, the problem is that these forced obstructions internally agitate parents by denying them the chance to really see what is happening on the ice. With the exception of erroneous offside calls confirmed by those spectators conveniently situated directly above the respective blue line, no one can reasonably tell what transpires on most plays. That, coupled with a total frozen discomfort at venues like Lake Forest Academy, along with an often hour-long drive for the visiting squad, and you have an emotional mess in the making.

Of course, it’s not just parents’ sightlines that are obstructed.

It’s also evaluators.

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bras at the game, but had I been inclined to submit my observations for the customary $20 fee, I could only have proffered my opinions regarding overall game management, along with a few completely objective calls.

Example: Stop blowing the whistle AFTER the players are already lined up for the faceoff. As OS has repeated nearly monthly, the whistle is blown at the conclusion of the line change procedure, thereby advising the players that a legal faceoff will occur within five seconds.

(See USA Hockey Rule 613).

And harping on the line change procedure,

an official should not allow a time out after the whistle has been blown to indicate that the line change procedure has concluded.

(See USA Hockey Rule 636(f)).

But freezing parents don’t get those rules.

Through scratched glass, white netting and moisture-clouded glasses, all they see is the erroneous roughing call assessed for leading a check with both forehands in classic low-level JV style, the stick lift which was clearly a missed hooking call and the slashing against the goalie which from 150 feet away is a no-brainer, even though the puck was actually loose, but again, details rarely matter.

Still, frozen fingers necessitating gloved hands can’t be all bad.

No texting the referee assigners to “never let these refs do our game again.”

Questions and comments can be sent to editor@letsplayhockey.com, via Twitter @OSpeaking or through the Let’s Play Hockey Facebook page.

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High School Prospects Game draws capacity crowd

The first annual Minnesota High School All-Star Prospects Game, held at TRIA Rink in downtown St. Paul on Nov. 10, was a huge success.

With a packed house watching this year’s best high school hockey talent, Team Blue defeated Team Red 7-1. Dozens of college and professional scouts were also in attendance.

Buffalo’s Jake Braccini got the scoring started for Team Blue when he banged home a rebound for a 1-0 lead. Braccini, a University of Minnesota commit, would later

be named the game’s most valuable player.

Blake’s Joe Miller made it 2-0 and Eagan’s Jonny Meiers found the back of the net for a 3-0 Team Blue lead after one period.

In the second period, Stillwater’s Noah Tussey buried a rebound goal for a 4-0 lead. St. Thomas Academy’s Ryan

O’Neill made it 5-0 after two periods.

Team Red finally got on the board when Chaska’s Rhett Pitlick scored to make it 5-1. But Team Blue finished out the scoring with goals from Chaska’s Mike Koster and Edina’s Liam Malmquist.

The event was sponsored by

State of Hockey with co-sponsors Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Hockey, College Hockey Inc. and Let’s Play Hockey.

“It was a great event,” said State of Hockey’s Anne Anderson. “It’s a great precursor to the high school season to have the State of Hockey’s best on the ice together for one game. It’s a chance for these kids to showcase their skills to scouts and fans and play with and against the best.

We are looking forward to an even better event next year.”

Jake Braccini (Buffalo)

Charlie Glockner (Minnetonka)

Adam Flammang (St. Michael-Albertville)

Liam Malmquist (Edina)

Rhett Pitlick (Chaska)

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Collin Dorzinski (New Prague)

Matthew Gleason (Cretin-Derham Hall)

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Zach Michaelis (Elk River/Zimmerman)

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Edina superstar shining at Penn State

By Lilah Cook Student Feature Writer Penn State Athletics As the Nittany Lions prepare to take on RIT in their second CHA home series, freshman forward Loli Fidler is sure to have a good weekend if the month of October is any indication.

October certainly treated Fidler well.

Not only did she score her first career goals, but she also earned two awards: CHA Rookie of the Week for her play Oct. 26-27, and Minnesota High School Athlete of the Year for her outstanding senior season in her home state.

On Saturday, Oct. 27, Fidler scored two goals in the second period during the matchup at Mercyhurst. The first goal was her first collegiate career goal, and that meant a lot to Fidler.

“It was really cool. I had kind of a slow start to the season, so I knew once I get one, the others would just come with it, so it was definitely a really cool experience and it got our team up at that point in the game,” Fidler said.

She also got the assist on a goal by sophomore Katie Rankin during the first period.

Following her performance in that game and her four-point weekend, Fidler was named the CHA Rookie of the Week for the first time. Head coach Jeff Kampersal was proud of his newcomer and knows that she deserved to win that award.

“Some of those scored 197 points awards are solely with 80 goals and 117 based on points,” assists in 120 games Kampersal said. at Edina, good for a “For Loli she did get 1.64 points per game her points, but she average. also made good The award was a plays along the wall great honor for Fidler [and] in the and Kampersal acbreakout. She’s knowledges what her probably our best individual representawinger on the wall tion means for the in getting the puck Penn State program. out and that’s a stat “That was a really that wouldn’t show cool experience for up. So she did deme,” she said. “I got to serve it not only for meet a lot of really inthe points that she teresting people, reFormer Edina forward Loli Fidler, a freshman at Penn got but for the solid State, won the Minnesota High School Athlete of the Year ally important people Award for 2017-18. play that she put in in Minnesota. I was Photo: Minnesota Sports Awards/Sports Minneapolis and other aspects really blessed to have of her game too.” won that because it was a really big deal so Prior to the series against Mercyhurst and it was really cool to win that.” the Rookie of the Week Award, the Edina, “It's actually a pretty incredible honor,” Minn., native, was back in her home state Kampersal said, “considering just alone the on Oct. 24, to accept the Minnesota Female elite hockey players they have in Minnesota, High School Athlete of the Year award at and she’s obviously one of those elite playthe Minnesota Sports Awards at U.S. Bank ers, but to be an amazing soccer goalie and Stadium. The graduate of Edina High School lacrosse player [too]… So for her to win that played three sports in high school: hockey, award it’s awesome for her, but it also brings soccer and lacrosse. recognition to our program too and that’s As a hockey player in high school for the the kind of player we're trying to recruit at Hornets, she won back-to-back Minnesota Penn State.”

High School League Class AA state champiPlaying three sports in high school has onships (2016-17 and 2017-18). She helped Fidler immensely in becoming a

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better hockey player, and the impact is easy to see already. Both Kampersal and Fidler note the benefit that those sports have had on her hand-eye coordination as a hockey player.

“Training for soccer and lacrosse were both all hand-eye coordination stuff, especially being a goalie in soccer,” Fidler said.

“All the sports probably help each other,” her coach added. “Her lacrosse helps her hockey, her stick skill. Her hand-eye coordination is extremely high. That’s how she scored her 5-on-3goal…She redirected the puck that was kind of two feet off the ice.

So she’s really special. Before the game she actually does a lot of hand-eye coordination things.”

It is not surprising to Kampersal that Fidler is having such a successful start to her collegiate career, and he knows that she is only going to have more success as the season progresses.

“Loli is just an extremely talented player.

She is a player that has really good vision, so in her career Loli is going to have amazingly nice aesthetic goals,” Kampersal said.

Kampersal knows that Fidler is the type of player the Penn State women's program needs.

“Watching her play hockey, you could tell she loved to compete. That’s kind of a thing that we want here. A 60-minute ‘compete’ person all the time, and then someone that will bring it every day in practice, and she's doing that right now,” Kampersal said.

Bigger and Boulder

Prior to the regular season, Centennial reached new heights in Colorado This past off-season saw the Centennial boys’ high school hockey program continue its string of faraway adventures, as the Cougars ventured to Colorado to elevate their game. Centennial ended its summer training period with a week-long excursion to the Rocky Mountains, where they faced the best high school teams that the state of Colorado had to offer, while also seeing some incredible sights.

This was the fifth trip in five years for the Centennial boys, as they’ve alternated between New York City and Colorado. And this voyage turned out to be as memorable and successful as those which preceded it.

While in Boulder and Denver, Centennial faced four different Colorado teams, three of whom made Colorado’s “Frozen Four” (the Colorado state high school tournament) last spring. The Cougars’ first opponent was Monarch High School, 2017 Colorado state champs and 2018 state semifinalists. The Cougars and Coyotes were tied 1-1, 2-2, and 3-3 over the course of the game, getting goals from Pavel Salter, Matt Hove and Josh O’Hara. Finally, with seven minutes to play, junior forward Cole Jackson rang the back bar to propel the Cougars to a 4-3 win over the Yotes.

Next, Centennial faced Colorado’s 2018 state runners-up, the Valor Christian Eagles.

Despite being a newer program, Valor has quickly climbed towards the peak of Colorado prep hockey under the direction of coaching legend George Gwozdecky, who coached the nearby University of Denver to two NCAA titles. The Eagles struck first before the Cougars tied the game on a Nate Schoolmeesters’ redirection of a Will Francis bomb. Valor carried a 2-1 lead into the final frame, at which point senior captain Josh Hermes took the game over for Centennial.

Hermes tied the game on a power-play goal from Francis with 12 minutes to play and then Hermes buried a game-winner from Kullan Daikawa with seven minutes remaining. The Cougars withstood a late charge from Valor to capture a 3-2 win, grabbing their second win of the trip and extending

Rocky Mountain High: The Centennial High School boys’ hockey team enjoyed a week-long trip to Colorado this past summer to play three games and visit several sites around the state.

Air Force head coach Frank Serratore (right) addresses the Cougars in the Falcon locker room.

Centennial’s overall record in Colorado and New York to a perfect 17-0 over since 2014.

Next up for the Cougs came the Chaparral Wolverines, a 2018 Colorado state semifinalist and a team led by head coach Ryan

Finnefrock, who grew up in Colorado, played his college hockey at St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minn., and makes a pilgrimage to St. Paul every spring to see the Minnesota High School Hockey Tourna-

ment in person. Having seen Centennial play at the Xcel Energy Center only a few months earlier, Coach Finnefrock would now face the Cougars on Colorado ice.

Red-hot Josh Hermes continued to lead the Cougars, recording a hat trick by the midway point of the game. Hermes’ three markers, plus a 2-on-1 finish from junior forward Scottie Nelson, provided Centennial with a 4-2 lead over Chaparral heading into the final 17 minutes. But a third period surge from the Wolverines tied the game 44, prompting overtime. The two teams lined up to play a 3-on-3, NHL-style overtime – resulting in four-and-a-half minutes of highoctane, wide-open, odd-man rush hockey.

After trading non-stop “Grade A” scoring chances for nearly five minutes, Hermes scored his fourth goal of the game and second game-winner of the day, propelling Centennial to a 5-4 win and maintaining their perfect record.

The fourth and final game of the Cougars’ ultimate road trip came against the Dakota Ridge Eagles. The “Dirty Birds,” as Dakota Ridge is known, withstood an early Centennial attack, frustrating the Cougars well into the second period. But the Cougars finally broke through, scoring five goals in a 10minute span during the second period, eventually advancing to a 7-0 victory.

The win over Dakota Ridge pushed the Cougars’ record in out-of-state games to 190 since 2014, a fact not lost on this year’s crop of players.

“Keeping the undefeated streak going means a lot to us,” said junior captain Jake Pierson.

“We weren’t going to be that team,” Hermes added, indicating that this Centennial group always intended to live up to the high expectations of their predecessors.

With the hockey behind them, the Cougars got on with the business of having fun and exploring more of the state. A trip to Colorado Springs brought a three-hour meeting with inimitable Air Force head coach Continued on page 44

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Prior Lake/Savage PeeWee C wins Sniper Classic

Prior Lake/Savage PeeWee C held on to win the Wayzata Sniper Classic over Woodbury in a 15man shootout! Congrats to the winning goalie Daniel Pletsch! The players would like to thank the moms and dads for all the yelling and now raspy voices! GO PEEWEE C! Players: Tyler Shankey, Gus Oslund, Stephen Vasquez (C), Maddox Larson, Thomas Malmberg, Riley Hendrickson (C), Cody Wangerin, Will Renken (C), Kaden Lange, Harrison Brown, Jack Malovrh (C), Andrew Davis, Peyton Happe, Andrew Susag, John Maines, Daniel Pletsch, Nik Swenson (IR). Coaches: Eric Bugenhagen (head), Chris Renken (asst), Katie Hendrickson (asst), Dave Happe (asst.).

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Edina PeeWee B2 Black claims Sniper Classic championship

Edina PeeWee B2 Black won the Wayzata Sniper Classic tournament on Nov. 9-11. In the opening game, Edina faced a fired-up Delano team and prevailed 7-3. Joe Spades had a hat trick for the Hornets with Will Collier, Conrad Killen, Connor Stoneking also lighting the lamp.

The second game in pool play featured an Edina vs. host Wayzata match-up.The game lingered in a 0-0 tie through two periods with Edina controlling play. Ethan Cooper then broke through with a top shelf snipe midway through the third, then added two more goals to complete the hat trick.

Strong defense, relentless forechecking and solid goaltending continued to be the recipe

for Edina’s success.

In the final pool play game, Edina cruised

by Woodbury with a 7-0 victory, earning the No. 1 seed heading to the championship bracket. Edina goalie Sean Sullivan stood tall once again, with Finn Daleiden, Colton Engelsma and Ben Slaney scoring for the buzzing Hornets.

The championship game was a rematch with a feisty Delano bunch. Edina used strong defense, heavy forechecking and constant pressure to come out with a 4-0 shutout. Talan Reuter led Edina with two goals and Sullivan once again proved to be unbeatable with his third consecutive shutout for the champion Hornets.

Sibley 12U B captures Spartan Spectacular title

Wayzata PeeWee AA captured the Orange Bracket championship of the 2018 Big Pumpkin Tournament last month, going 4-1 with wins over Roseville (8-1), Brainerd (7-1), Rochester (4-1) and Centennial (6-1).

Wayzata Bantam B2 White takes Sniper Classic title The Sibley Warriors 12U B team had only one game under their belt going into the Spartan Spectacular Girls Tournament. A lot of the girls had played together on a 10U B team two years ago. These girls hustled in all of the three games they played during the tournament.

The first game against Armstrong-Cooper got them off to a great start, winning 9-0.

Emerson Brunette and Maggie Hechtl each had hat tricks. Emma Young had 29 saves with the shut out!

The second game against Eagan-Inver

Going into the finals of the Wayzata Sniper Classic, the Wayzata Bantam B2 White boys knew they had a huge hill to climb against Edina Gold. This was the team Wayzata lost to 6-0 in their first game of the tournament. The boys put all that behind them and came out strong looking for redemption. Led by goaltender Will Schneider, the team rallied to put up five goals to take the 5-3 victory against their crosstown rival.

Grove Heights Blue started out rough as the team was down by two goals early. Sibley rallied to score two of their own to tie the score at the end of the first period.This game was won by a score of 4-2 with Sibley having three times as many shots on goal.

The championship game on Sunday was against Delano. The Sibley girls started out with a quick couple of goals in the first period. They continued to push the puck in the offensive zone and make it difficult for Delano to get any shots off. Young had another shutout ending with a score of 5-0.

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November 21, 2018

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75 years of state tournament dreams

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By Bryan Zollman Let’s Play Hockey Herb Brooks said it best, “Great moments are born from great opportunities.”

And that is what we have each and every high school season here in the State of Hockey.

For the past 75 years, ever since John Mayasich and his team from Eveleth won the inaugural boys’ hockey state tournament in 1943, each season is looked at with great anticipation for hockey fans young and old.

Minnesota has a storied history when it comes to the game of hockey. From the North Stars to the Fighting Saints to the Wild, hockey fans have seen the best players in the world skate on Minnesota ice.

But nothing compares to the Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament where more than 125,000 people will pile into the Xcel Energy Center this March to witness this year’s very best players and teams. It is a tradition like no other, where young boys playing on backyard rinks and neighborhood ponds one day dream of playing at coveted “state.”

Each and every year that dream comes true for certain players. Each and every year also brings the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat for those players striving to reach their ultimate goal. And that is what makes hockey such a great sport to play and watch.

The tireless work that goes into each and every practice as teams converge on section playoffs where every shift, every shot and every play is magnified.

Here, in the State of Hockey, we play against each other, yet we are all working toward the same goal. Something unique.

Something treasured. Something special.

When the boys hit the ice last week for practice, it marked the 75th season of hundreds of teams around the state vying

for one common goal. Through the past 74 years, we have witnessed great players, great teams and great moments.

And it’s all because of one great opportunity: to play the game they love with the guys they love.

What great moments will we see on the ice this year? The next five months will tell the tale, and it’s a story that every player wants to be a part of.

We are committed to telling it every week, from our team previews in this week’s issue, up through the two teams who will hoist the trophy at the end of the year.

They storylines are sure to be plentiful again this season. Can Minnetonka become the first back-to-back Class AA champion since Edina won in 2013 and 2014? Will an upstart like Andover or Chaska make a magical run to St. Paul, or will a blue blood like Edina or Duluth East tell the state to eat cake?

And how about Hermantown? Can the Hawks regain their spot atop the Class A field (and is this the final season in the smallschool division for the Northern Minnesota powerhouse)? If not the Hawks, who will reign supreme in Class A? Can Greenway knock off Hermantown to advance to St. Paul for the first time since 2001? Or will a Central Minnesota school like St. Cloud Cathedral or Alexandria own the spotlight in 2019?

Individually, who will be the next Dave Spehar or Grant Besse? Will it be Duluth East riding Ryder Donovan to the promised land? Can Mike Koster take and his band of fellow Division I commits take Chaska to the tourney for the first time? Will another in the long line of Brodzinski hockey players – this time Bryce – lead Blaine to the X? Or will it be a Langenbrunner – this time Landon – that gives Cloquet a taste of glory?

Stay tuned. There is lot more to come.

Now, Let’s… Play… Hockey!

The Let’s Play Hockey Expo is set for March 8-9, 2019 at the St. Paul RiverCentre.

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2018-19 Minnesota Boys’ Class AA High School Team Previews BLAINE BENGALS

Let’s Play Hockey would like to thank Tim Kolemainen of Breakdown Sports USA for his assistance in compiling the information for the 2018-19 Boys’ High School Team Previews. The Breakdown Sports Media 2018-19 Season Guidebook is now available for purchase. For more information, go to www.breakdownsportsusa.

ANDOVER HUSKIES Photo: Nick Wosika

Last year: 22-6-0 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (8-2-0) Section: 7AA State trips: None Home arena: Andover Community Center Head coach: Mark Manney Career record (years): 123-106-11 (9) Assistant coaches: Bill Thoreson, Brett Barta, Jake Mellem, Al Fritsinger, Mark Cotter Letterwinners returning/lost: 16/6 Top returning forwards: Senior Charlie Schoen (2934--63), senior Nick Dainty (22-36--58), junior Luke Kron (10-18--28), junior Gunnar Thoreson (12-9--21) Top returning defensemen: Junior Mitchell Wolfe (214--16), junior Wyatt Kaiser (4-12--16), junior Eric Chartier (1-15--16), senior Dylan Livgard (2-11--13) Top returning goaltender: Senior Ben Fritsinger (184-0, 1.87, .926) The coach says: “We expect to have a very good team this season. Eleven of our top 12 scorers return including eight of our top nine forwards, our top four defensemen and our starting goalie from a team that finished the year 22-6, losing in overtime in the Section 7AA final. Our biggest strength will be our experience, as noted above, but we also have some other qualities that could make this season successful. We will be a quick team that is tenacious on the puck. We have a very mobile defensive corps that likes to join the rush, and a strong starting goalie that can steal a game when needed. Overall, expectations are high in Andover for 2018-19.”

Over 18,000 fans packed Xcel Energy Center last March to see Minnetonka down Duluth East 5-2 in the 2018 Class AA championship game.

Head coach: Chris Sikich Career record (years): 39-90-2 (5) Assistant coaches: Adam Robson, Mike Otto, Tony Sikich, Tommy Erickson, Pete Sikich Letterwinners returning/lost: 9/13 Top returning forwards: Junior Luke Bonin (8-8--16), senior AJ Kasner (6-1--7), senior Luke Martinson (2-5-7), junior Joe Prouty (4-2--6) Top returning defenseman: Junior Andy Hedberg (211--13) Top returning goaltenders: Junior Evan Melville (47-0, 3.24, .906), senior Ethan Kapps The coach says: “We believe that our strength is in going to be in the net, with two returning goalies with varsity experience. We also have six skaters that played a lot of minutes for us last year that we are going to count on for leadership.”

Home arena: Bemidji Community Arena Head coach: Eric Monsrud Career record (years): 10-16-0 (1) Assistant coaches: Kraig Petrowske, Travis Smith Top returning forwards: Senior Hunter Olson (13-13-26), senior Zak Justice (6-7--13), senior Andrew Dondelinger (4-5--9) Top returning defensemen: Senior Casey McNamara (3-4--7), sophomore Tate Hammitt (3-4--7) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Broc Waldhausen (0-2-0, 3.84, .830), junior Andrew Johanns

ANOKA

ARMSTRONG/COOPER WINGS

Last year: 9-14-4 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (1-8-1) Section: 5AA State trips: 1985, 90, 97, 98, 2003 Champs, 16 Home arena: Anoka Area Ice Arena Head coach: Jerrid Reinholz Career record (years): 20-29-5 (2) Assistant coaches: Justin Reinholz, Ted Mishulis, Troy Riddle Top returning forwards: Senior Quinn Putt (7-5--12), senior Alex Heidenreich (6-5--11) Top returning defenseman: Senior Brendan Sloth (29--11) Top returning goaltender: Senior Nathan Hadley (05-3, 4.70, .865)

Last year: 11-14-2 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (8-8-2) Section: 6AA State trips: 1959 (as Robbinsdale) Home arena: New Hope Ice Arena Head coach: Danny Charleston Career record (years): 59-86-11 (7) Assistant coaches: Jake Schuman, Mike Phillippi Top returning forwards: Senior Jonah Jangula (1620--36), senior Drew Eid (12-22--34), sophomore Noah Weisjahn (4-9--13), junior Jack Campion (4-7--11), junior Ben Anderson (5-5--10) Top returning defensemen: Senior Bjorn Jensen (313--16), junior Evan Axell (2-4--6), senior Sam Schreiner (0-6--6), senior Carter Lucas (3-2--5) Top returning goaltender: Senior Colin Spellman (35-1, 3.41, .876)

Last year: 12-12-2 Conference (record): Metro West (7-0-2) Section: 6AA State trips: 1999 Champs, 2001 Champs, 08, 12 Champs Home arena: St. Louis Park Rec Center Head coach: Ken Pauly Career record (years): 472-240-32 (28) Assistant coaches: Dave Liebrenz, John Russo, Tom Klein, Chris Gernentz Letterwinners returning/lost: 12/8 Top returning forwards: Senior Ian Bahr (6-6--12), senior Jett Johnson (4-7--11), sophomore Jonah Mortenson (5-3--8), junior Charlie Bischel (1-5--6) Top returning defensemen: Junior Nate Schweitzer (5-11--16), sophomore James Callahan (1-11--12), junior Seamus Foley (2-9--11) Top returning goaltender: Sophomore Carson Limesand (11-9-2, 2.67, .893) The coach says: “We have been in the process of rebuilding the last two years and last season saw some very positive steps. Last year’s team went undefeated in conference play on its way to capturing the Metro West Conference title. Going into the 2018-19 season, we believe we are poised to take another big step in our reclamation project. With Carson Limesand in goal - along with some strong contenders for the number two position our goalie situation has stabilized. While our blueline will not have one senior, Junior Nate Schweitzer will lead a young and talented group. Still need to find some consistent goal scorers if we are going to be a legitimate top five team.”

TORNADOES

APPLE VALLEY EAGLES Last year: 11-15-0 Conference (record): South Suburban (5-13-0) Section: 3AA State trips: 1981, 92, 93, 96 Champs, 2010 Home arena: Apple Valley Sports Arena

BEMIDJI

LUMBERJACKS Last year: 10-16-0 Conference (record): Mariucci (5-6-0) Section: 8AA State trips: 1972, 73, 74, 76, 85, 86, 2015, 16

BENILDE-ST. MARGARET’S RED KNIGHTS

Last year: 10-14-3 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (2-7-1) Section: 5AA State trips: 1992, 96, 99, 2000 Champs, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 15 Home arena: Fogerty Arena Head coach: Chris Carroll Career record (years): 69-38-5 (4) Assistant coaches: Jonathan Kell, Nick Kulenkamp, Steve Witkowski Letterwinners returning/lost: 16/4 Top returning forwards: Senior Bryce Brodzinski (2928--57), senior Will Hillmasn (17-22--39), junior Carsen Richels (14-18--32) Top returning defensemen: Junior Zach Shaffer (0-6-6), junior Kaden Brazinsky (1-5--6) Top returning goaltender: Senior Joe Daninger (4-72, 3.07, .906) The coach says: “The challenges from the 2017-18 season will serve as a meaningful vehicle in building a tough and grateful culture that will help propel this year’s team to new expectations. The 2018-19 team will return 16 -letter winners, which include some very highly gifted athletes.

Top-end talent, combined with veteran experience, should create a platform for success for this year’s Bengals.”

BLAKE BEARS Last year: 16-9-1 Conference (record): Independent Metro (8-0-0) Section: 6AA State trips: 1995, 99, 2006, 07, 08 Home arena: Blake Arena Head coach: Greg May Career record (years): 67-41-3 (4) Assistant coaches: Jay Phillips, Tom Doyle, Kasey Boyd, JT Wyman, Nick Oslund, Corbin Chapman, Dan Delianedis Letterwinners returning/lost: 16/5 Top returning forwards: Sophomore Tristan Broz (2030--50), sophomore Joe Miller (14-25--39), junior Jack Sabre (7-12--19), senior Blake Weyerhaeuser (5-8--13) Top returning defensemen: Junior Will Svenddal (819--27), junior Lachen Reid (2-8--10) Top returning goaltender: Sophomore Aksel Reid (169-1, 2.42, .897) The coach says: “The expectations for us at Blake continue to grow as we enter our second year in Class AA. We will have a very competitive group with a large chunk of our 2017-18 group returning. We will have pretty good team speed and some skill and playmaking abilities to go along with it. The keys to having success this season will be adding some toughness and physicality to our skill level as well as playing a mature style on the ice in all three zones, both with and without the puck.”

BLOOMINGTON JEFFERSON JAGUARS Last year: 10-15-1 Conference (record): Metro West (4-4-1) Section: 3AA State trips: 1980, 81 Champs, 82, 85, 86, 88, 89 Champs, 92 Champs, 93 Champs, 94 Champs, 95, 97, 98, 2000, 02, 05 Home arena: Bloomington Ice Garden

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Buffalo junior forward Jake Braccini is one of 20 returning letterwinners from last season’s 13-13-0 Bison team.

Head coach: Mike Terwilliger Career record (years): First season Assistant coaches: Chris Knauff, Matt Elsen, Keith George, Virg Senescall, Donnie Williams Letterwinners returning/lost: 12/10 Top returning forwards: Junior Grayson Hight (8-13-21), senior Carter Eha (10-8--18), junior Carson Jacobs (11-6--17), senior Justin Johnson (6-9--15), senior Collin Anderson (4-10--14) Top returning defensemen: Senior Cole Jungwirth (112--13), senior Gavin Wendorf (3-9--12) Top returning goaltender: Junior Basil Kamsheh (1-20, 2.85, .897) The coach says: “We return seven of our top nine scorers and one goalie that played in six games last year.

We’ve had a great off-season of work and are excited for the challenge of the season. We like our team speed and will work to develop our depth at both forward and defense.”

BRAINERD WARRIORS Last year: 20-7-0 Conference (record): Central Lakes (10-0-0) Section: 8AA State trips: None Home arena: Brainerd Area Civic Center Head coach: Dave Aus Career record (years): 293-189-17 (19) Assistant coaches: Kurt King, Dave Stengrim, Jake Brandt Letterwinners returning/lost: 16/6 Top returning forwards: Senior Wyatt Andres (18-15-33), senior Mason Kruse (10-16--26), senior Riley Andres (7-18--25) Top returning defensemen: Senior Joe Klang (3-16-19), junior Westin Andres (1-13--14), senior Gavin Andres (2-8--10) Top returning goaltender: Senior Jacob Mitchell (5-00, 0.80, .955), Luke Saiko The coach says: “The Warriors return a strong group of seniors who have high expectations for the season. We did graduate some top-end kids last season and a very strong leadership class. The team this season will have a lot of speed and experience. Goaltending should be solid with Jacob Mitchell and Luke Saiko between the pipes.

The defense is a veteran group who has played a lot of minutes the past couple of years. Up front, we will be led

by Mason Kruse and Wyatt Andres who have been impact players for the past two seasons. We like our team’s speed and skill.”

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BUFFALO BISON

Last year: 13-13-0 Conference (record): Mississippi 8 (7-3-0) Section: 8AA State trips: None Home arena: Buffalo Civic Center Head coach: Aaron Johnson Career record (years): 156-123-12 (11) Assistant coaches: Bruce Johnson, Scott Goodmanson, Chris Pullar, Bill Manuel, Thomas Johnson Letterwinners returning/lost: 20/2 Top returning forwards: Junior Jake Braccini (20-14-34), junior Tyler Braccini (9-12--21), senior Ryan Nelson (8-12--20), senior Ben Klein (10-7--17) Top returning defensemen: Senior Joe McNamara (4-10--14), senior Calvin James (4-9--13), junior Joe Carothers (2-4--6) Top returning goaltender: Senior Nathan Mueller (1112-0, 2.49, .913) The coach says: “The Buffalo Bison return to the ice with a ton of experience and heightened expectations for the 2018-19 campaign. The Bison expect to compete for the Mississippi 8 Conference title and to make a run for one of the top seeds of Section 8AA. After watching rival and next door neighbor St. Michael-Albertville make a run to the state tournament a year ago with a deep, veteran squad; the Bison are using the same blueprint to make a run at the Section 8AA title. The Bison graduated just two players from last season, return 20 letterwinners, and 95 percent of their scoring from a season ago. In goal, the Bison return Elite League goalie Nathan Mueller (49 starts, 2.32 GAA, .913 SV%, 10 shutouts). He returns for his third year as the starting goalie. On defense, Buffalo returns a ton of experience. Led by seniors Joe McNamara and Calvin James, the blueline has six returning players with significant varsity playing time. The forwards see depth in the senior and junior class. The Bison return their top six forwards, led by seniors Ben Klein, Ryan Nelson, and Treyton Welch. The juniors are led by the terrific twins, Jake and Tyler Braccini. Jake led the team in scoring a season ago and looks to build on a solid sophomore campaign. The keys for success on the ice is greater offensive output throughout the lineup and continued improvement defensively, and strong play from goalie Mueller. Last year’s lessons are now in the past. We just need to work each day and every day at taking the next step as a group. If all of us are on that same page, there’s no reason we won’t be successful this year.”

BURNSVILLE BLAZE Last year: 11-16-0 Conference (record): South Suburban (9-9-0) Section: 3AA

With 25-23--48 last season, senior forward Landon Langenbrunner is Cloquet-Esko-Carlton’s top returning scorer.

State trips: 1983, 84, 85 Champs, 86 Champs, 87, 90, 91, 2007, 16 Home arena: Burnsville Ice Center Head coach: Steve Beaulieu Career record (years): First season Assistant coaches: Bodhi Engum, Mike Holmquist, Dan Boeser, Frank Senta, Jake Senta Top returning forwards: Senior Logan Kittleson (1010--20), junior Tim Urlaub (9-6--15), junior Korey Bell (56--11) Top returning defensemen: Senior Conor Thomas (111--12), junior Joey Anderson (2-6--8) Top returning goaltender: Senior Connor Hayden (46-0, 2.30, .920)

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI BLUEJACKETS Last year: 4-22-0 Conference (record): Mississippi 8 (0-10-0) Section: 7AA State trips: 1992 Home arena: Isanti County David C. Johnson Arena Head coach: Jared Ziebarth Career record (years): First season Assistant coaches: Alyson Treichel, Janel Crawford, Jeremy Anderson, Tom Treichel Top returning forwards: Sophomore Easton Parnell (14-8--22), sophomore Nathan Schibilla (9-7--16), sophomore Jacob Ziebarth (7-6--13) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Ryan Olsen (3-3--6), junior Jayden Meier (2-2--4), junior Blake Carlson (1-2--3) Top returning goaltender: Senior Brody Nelson

CENTENNIAL COUGARS Last year: 20-8-3 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (13-2-2) Section: 5AA State trips: 2004 Champs, 13, 14, 18 Home arena: Centennial Head coach: Ritch Menne Career record (years): 129-58-13 (7) Assistant coaches: Chris Johnson, Gary Tolkinen, Ted Cheesebrough Top returning forwards: Senior Joshua Hermes (6-3-9), junior Jake Pierson (5-3--8) Top returning defenseman: Senior Alexander Brouillet (0-7--7)

CHAMPLIN PARK REBELS

Last year: 13-11-2 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (9-8-1) Section: 5AA State trips: 1995 Home arena: Champlin Ice Forum Co-head coaches: Pat Janostin & Tommy Potter Career record (years): 101-142-14 (10) Assistant coaches: Derek Witte, Corey Grandner, Tyler Nelson, Chad Damerow Top returning forwards: Senior Jack Karges (12-16-28), senior Derek Roberts (19-7--26), senior Ayden Grant (8-8--16) Top returning defensemen: Senior Samuel Lee (2-4-6), senior Adam Brenny (1-4--5) Top returning goaltender: Senior Brennan Boynton (13-8-2, 2.04, .925)

CHANHASSEN STORM Last year: 9-16-1 Conference (record): Metro West (2-8-0) Section: 2AA State trips: None Home arena: Victoria Field House Head coach: Jessie Willis Career record (years): 9-16-1 (1) Assistant coaches: Antti Laaksonen, Steve Delich, Dan Hoehne, Bryson Burkholder, Sam Sather Top returning forwards: Junior Tyler Davidson (7-8-15), senior Preston Willier (6-6--12), senior Hans Lovig (3-2--5) Top returning defensemen: Senior Caden Groff (2-9-11), junior Cole Severson (1-6--7), senior Jacob Langheinrich (1-4--5) Top returning goaltenders: Junior Josh Weyandt (713-1, 3.79, .891), sophomore Cade Corbin (2-3-0, 2.80, .894)

CHASKA HAWKS Last year: 18-9-0 Conference (record): Metro West (7-3-0) Section: 2AA State trips: None Home arena: Chaska Community Center Head coach: Dave Snuggerud Assistant coaches: Jake Krey, Sean Bloomfield, Thor Josefson, Lance Pitlick Top returning forwards: Junior Rhett Pitlick (21-29--

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Top returning forwards: Senior Keegan Johnson (1033--43), senior Nick Sherek (23-18--41), junior Johnny Meiers (15-15--30) Top returning defensemen: Senior Jack Mason (1-9-10), senior Matt Bergom (3-6--9), senior Eli Dolney (3-3-6) Top returning goaltender: Junior Derek Manzella (10-0, 1.00, .941)

CLOQUET/ESKO/ CARLTON LUMBERJACKS

EAST RIDGE RAPTORS

Last year: 17-8-1 Conference (record): Lake Superior (5-1-0) Section: 7AA State trips: 1982, 92, 93, 2002, 08 Home arena: Cloquet Area Recreation Center Head coach: Shea Walters Career record (years): First season Assistant coaches: Erik Hanson, Adam Pavlatos, Scott Kishel Top returning forwards: Senior Landon Langenbrunner (25-23--48), senior Jon Baker (9-22--31), senior Gavin Rasmussen (14-13--27), senior Kade Bender (8-6--14), junior Aaron Moore (5-8--13) Top returning defensemen: Senior Dane Stoyanoff (619--25), senior Andy Acers (4-8--12), senior Nick Baker (2-4--6) Top returning goaltender: Junior Owen Carlson (157-1, 2.52, .894)

COON RAPIDS CARDINALS Last year: 5-21-0 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (1-17-0) Section: 5AA State trips: None Home arena: Coon Rapids Ice Center Head coach: Steve Moe Assistant coaches: Jacob Mars, Jeff Zimmel, Tony Hirte, Adam Gronlund Top returning forwards: Senior Kirby Pieri (7-10--17), junior Tommy Carls (9-6--15), senior Derek Knapp (3-4-7) Top returning defensemen: Senior Jake VanHulzen (1-3--4), senior Alec Erickson (0-4--4) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Danny Protas, junior Connor Wise

CRETIN-DERHAM HALL RAIDERS Last year: 21-4-2 Conference (record): Suburban East (14-0-2) Section: 6AA State trips: 1988, 2006 Champs, 09 Home arena: Highland Arena Head coach: Matt Funk Career record (years): First season Assistant coaches: Brian Murphy, Charlie Basco, Paul Ryan Letterwinners returning/lost: 9/11 Top returning forwards: Junior Matt Gleason (30-22-52), junior Nick Davison (11-22--33), senior Grayson Milosch (11-18--29), senior Zach Brydges (12-10--22) Top returning defensemen: Senior Daniel Magnuson

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50), junior Shane Lavelle (18-14--32), junior Nick Olmscheid (14-9--23), senior Blaine Warnert (13-8--21), senior Ethan Benz (8-12--20) Top returning defensemen: Senior Mike Koster (1542--57), junior Calvin Barrett (7-19--26), junior William Magnuson (4-18--22), senior Billy Bronson (4-7--11) Top returning goaltender: Senior Justin Bach (12-8-0, 3.13, .892)

Duluth East senior forward Sam Walker, a future UND Fighting Hawk, enters the season as a Mr. Hockey Award favorite.

Assistant coaches: Brendan Brooks, Dylan Mills, Louie Krenzen, Mike Renier, Jake Boese,Tim Cortes Letterwinners returning/lost: 16/8 Top returning forwards: Senior Ryder Donovan (1448--62), senior Ricky Lyle (20-15--35), junior Logan Anderson (10-20--30), senior Brendan Baker (9-15--24), senior Jack FitzGerald (8-9--17) Top returning defensemen: Senior Hunter Paine (522--27), senior Carson Cochran (2-11--13) Top returning goaltender: Senior Lukan Hanson (7-11, 2.46, .872) The coach says: “Our expectations are to win our section and make it back to St. Paul. Our strength will be up front with our forward depth and our top defense. Keys to a successful season will be getting better as the season goes on, staying healthy and playing a complete team game.”

(10-24--34), junior Preston Thelemann (0-3--3) Top returning goaltender: Senior George Maguire (11-1-0, 2.16, .897) The coach says: “This team brings back a lot of key depth in all three phases from last year. Up front it brings back some of the top scorers from last year’s team and this group should be able to go with anyone. The group is led by junior Matthew Gleason, junior Nick Davison, senior Grayson Milosch and senior Zach Brydges. Senior Robby Klein is poised to make a big jump this year with a balance of grit and scoring ability. Defensively, there is a solid core that can play at both ends of the rink with senior Danny Magnuson, junior Preston Thelemann, and incoming senior transfer Ryne Mohrman. The goaltending duties will be led by senior George Maguire who went 11-1 in split duties last year.”

DODGE COUNTY WILDCATS

DULUTH MARSHALL HILLTOPPERS

Last year: 13-13-0 Conference: Independent Section: 1AA State trips: None Home arena: Four Seasons Arena Head coach: Nick Worden Career record (years): 13-13-0 (1) Assistant coach: Drew Wohlfiel Top returning forwards: Junior Cade Spreiter (7-11-18), senior Nicholas Retzer (9-5--14), junior Logan Gauthier (3-2--5), senior Adam Smith (2-3--5) Top returning defensemen: Senior Keegan Kuhn (98--17), senior Isaiah Jensen (3-2--5), junior Brenden Postier (0-3--3) Top returning goaltender: Senior Cole Kundert (1313-0, 3.19, .888)

Last year: 17-8-2 Conference (record): Lake Superior (3-1-1) Section: 7AA State trips: 2001, 05, 06, 07, 08, 12, 13 Home arena: Mars Lakeview Arena Head coach: Bill Owens Career record (years): First season Assistant coaches: Jordan Shockley, Mike Swanson, Steve Pitoscia Top returning forwards: Senior Carter Sullivan (9-12-21), senior Keelan Golat (4-15--19), senior Aiden Bachand (4-14--18) Top returning defensemen: Senior Peter Hansen (1116--27), junior Grif Pichetti (1-7--8) Top returning goaltender: Senior Alex Busick (2-0-0, 2.14, .918)

DULUTH EAST GREYHOUNDS

EAGAN WILDCATS

Last year: 25-3-3 Conference: Independent Section: 7AA State trips: 1958, 60 Champs, 61, 64, 75, 91, 94, 95 Champs, 96, 97, 98 Champs, 2000, 03, 04, 05, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18 Home arena: Duluth Heritage Sports Center Head coach: Mike Randolph Career record (years): 622-177-28 (30)

Last year: 14-10-2 Conference (record): South Suburban (8-8-2) Section: 3AA State trips: 2006, 11, 12, 14 Home arena: Eagan Ice Arena Head coach: Mike Taylor Career record (years): 239-134-16 (16) Assistant coaches: Doug Wattson, Mike Thomas

Last year: 14-13-0 Conference (record): Suburban East (8-8-0) Section: 3AA State trips: None Home arena: Cottage Grove Ice Arena Head coach: Dustin Vogelgesang Career record (years): 14-13-0 (1) Assistant coaches: Dan LaCroix, Mike Tracy, David Cole, Kori Pearson, Mike Fox Top returning forwards: Junior Marco Troje (19-6-25), senior Tanner Stafne (10-13--23), senior Caden Pratt (2-14--16), senior Carter Seidl (9-5--14), junior Jack Brown (4-10--14) Top returning defensemen: Senior Nick Basten (1-5-6), sophomore Caden Nienow (1-4--5), senior Ethan Gerst (1-2--3) Top returning goaltender: Senior Tomy Ogren (11-100, 2.56, .899)

EASTVIEW LIGHTNING Last year: 23-5-0 Conference (record): South Suburban (15-3-0) Section: 3AA State trips: 2001, 13 Home arena: Apple Valley Sports Arena Head coach: Drey Bradley Assistant coaches: Sam Bauler, Ryan O'Shea, Nick Casalenda, Sam Nettell Top returning forwards: Senior Zach Anderson (2427--51), junior Ryan Quaintance (12-13--25), senior Adam Kratz (5-11--16) Top returning defensemen: Senior Davis Carlson (214--16), junior Caden EspindaBanick (0-6--6), junior Jason Hill (0-3--3)

EDEN PRAIRIE EAGLES Last year: 10-15-1 Conference (record): Lake (1-6-0) Section: 2AA State trips: 1992, 99, 2001, 03, 09 Champs, 11 Champs, 14, 15, 16, 17 Home arena: Eden Prairie Civic Center Head coach: Lee Smith Career record (years): 467-197-35 (25) Assistant coaches: Paul Ranheim, Tom Gerdes, Matt Bertram Top returning forwards: Senior Jack Jensen (20-18-38), senior Carson Jones (10-11--21), junior John Mittelstadt (7-9--16), senior Sam Wilhite (10-6--16) Top returning defensemen: Senior Keegan Langefels (5-9--14), senior Sam Pajor (1-6--7), senior Max Argetsinger (2-3--5)

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Senior forward Jack Jensen looks to lead Eden Prairie to its fifth state tournament in the last six seasons.

Edina senior forward Mason Nevers is the Hornets’ top returning scorer after posting 27-40--67 last season.

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Top returning goaltender: Junior Ben Bullis (2-3-1, 2.96, .852)

EDINA HORNETS

ELK RIVER/ZIMMERMAN ELKS Last year: 19-8-0 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (13-4-0) Section: 7AA State tourney appearances: 1993, 99, 2001 Champs, 02, 04, 05 Home arena: Elk River Ice Arena Head coach: Ben Gustafson Career record (years): 41-13-0 (2) Assistant coaches: Justin Micek, Mike Jackson Top returning forwards: Junior Zach Michaelis (1936--55), junior Austen Humphrey (9-9--18), senior Mitch Maass (3-4--7) Top returning defensemen: Senior Joey Foss (11-23-34), junior Jack Ferry (2-4--6) Top returning goaltender: Senior Kyle Esperum (168-0, 2.64, .882)

FARMINGTON TIGERS Last year: 7-19-0 Conference (record): South Suburban (3-15-0) Section: 1AA State trips: 1994, 2000, 16 Home arena: Schmitz-Maki Arena Head coach: John Marsh Career record (years): 7-19-0 (1) Assistant coaches: Andrew Thomas, Rich Kadrlik Top returning forwards: Senior Zach Willis (18-20-38), senior Mason Enright (12-20--32), senior Quinn Rudrud (13-8--21), senior Josh Ask (6-10--16) Top returning defensemen: Junior Ryan Rouleau (36--9), senior Ethan Harvey (1-5--6) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Kenneth Lacroix (4-13-0, 3.83, .866), senior Tyler Block (2-3-0, 4.40, .826)

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Last year: 28-3-0 Conference (record): Lake (6-2-0) Section: 6AA State trips: 1973, 74 Champs, 77, 78 Champs, 79 Champs (East), 81 (West), 55, 56, 57, 60, 62, 67, 68, 69 Champs, 70, 71 Champs, 72, 82 Champs, 83, 84 Champs, 87, 88 Champs, 89, 95, 96, 97 Champs, 98, 2000, 07, 08, 09, 10 Champs, 11, 12, 13 Champs, 14 Champs, 15, 18 Home arena: Braemar Ice Arena Head coach: Curt Giles Career record: 403-124-20 Assistant coaches: Dave Terwilliger, Dick Blooston, Josh Harding, Greg Aslakson Top returning forwards: Senior Mason Nevers (2740--67), senior Jett Jungels (30-34--64), senior Liam Malmquist (15-13--28), senior Peter Colby (5-9--14) Top returning defensemen: Junior Jake Boltmann (214--16), senior Mike Vorlicky (2-14--16), senior Mason Reiners (1-10--11) Top returning goaltender: Junior Ramsey Bell (4-0-0, 1.00, .920)

Senior goalie Remington Keopple looks to backstop Hill-Murray to its thrd straight state tournament this season.

GRAND RAPIDS THUNDERHAWKS

HILL-MURRAY PIONEERS

Last year: 7-19-1 Conference: Independent Section: 7AA State trips: 1972, 74, 75 Champs, 76 Champs, 77, 78, 79, 80 Champs, 81, 88, 90, 91, 2006, 07, 16, 17 Champs Home arena: IRA Civic Center Head coach: Chris Marinucci Assistant coaches: Beau Geisler, Eric Glorvigen, Roger Mischke Top returning forwards: Senior Anthony DelGreco (56--11), senior Kobie Koenig (1-6--7), junior Wyatt Miskovich (1-3--4), junior Maccrea Murphy (1-2--3) Top returning defenseman: Senior Kam Jaeger (0-5-5) Top returning goaltender: Junior Carter Clafton

Last year: 13-13-4 Conference (record): Classic Suburban (5-4-1) Section: 4AA State trips: 1975, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 83 Champs, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 91 Champs, 92, 93, 97, 99, 2000, 02, 06, 07, 08 Champs, 09, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18 Home arena: Aldrich Arena Head coach: Bill Lechner Career record (years): 498-216-28 (28) Assistant coaches: Mark Tollefsbol, Pat Schafhauser Letterwinners returning/lost: 15/5 Top returning forwards: Freshman Nick Pierre (9-3-12), junior Charlie Strobel (8-3--11), senior Vincent Hurley (4-7--11), senior Joseph Quast (4-5--9) Top returning defensemen: Junior Brett Oberle (5-20-25), sophomore Matthew Fleischhacker (3-13--16) Top returning goaltenders: Junior Remington Keopple (11-12-3, 2.84, .890), junior Wyatt Vint (2-1-1, 2.54, .856) The coach says: “We have five of our six defensemen returning, starting goalie and nine letterwinner forwards back in the program. With our young team surging at the end of last season and picking up a Section Championship, and State Tournament run against the eventual State Champion, Minnetonka, we are very excited about the upcoming season. Great team summer workouts and depth in program have us excited about 2018-19!”

HASTINGS RAIDERS Last year: 6-20-1 Conference (record): Metro East (3-9-0) Section: 3AA State trips: 1971, 85, 98, 99, 2000, 01 Home arena: Hastings Civic Arena Head coach: Adam Welch Career record (years): 20-56-1 (3) Assistant coaches: Drew Bauer, Matt Klein, Ryan Bussey Letterwinners returning/lost: 15/9 Top returning forwards: Junior Leo Otto (16-10--26), sophomore Jonathon Peine (7-18--25), senior Logan Boogren (4-12--16) Top returning defensemen: Junior Alex Foster (2-2-4), senior Isaac Flynn (2-1--3) The coach says: “We return a lot of key players from last year’s team. We believe we are going to have depth at the forward position as we return eight of our 11 top scorers, including our top two guys. (Leo Otto and Jonathon Peine).”

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Last year: 23-4-1 Conference (record): Wright County (7-0-1) Section: 2AA State trips: None Home arena: Victoria Field House Head coach: Noel Rahn Career record (years): 152-41-5 (8) Assistant coaches: Bob Gleason, Darrell Lindemann, Joe Gleason Letterwinners returning/lost: 12/7 Top returning forwards: Junior Garrett Pinoniemi (1435--49), senior AJ Kittleson (5-16--21), senior Cole Wilson (10-6--16), senior Sawyer Schugel (5-11--16), freshman Trey Fechko (8-6--14) Top returning defensemen: Senior Dan Reddan (6-11-17), senior Nikolai Charchenko (4-9--13) The coach says: “Expectations will be to have another successful developmental regular season in order to position our team to be playing our best hockey come playoff time. We have players at both levels who will be competing for a higher role at the varsity level. We have a good nucleus of talented returning players who will be great leaders both offensively and defensively.”

Last year: 6-20-0 Conference (record): Lake (0-4-0) Section: 6AA State trips: 1975, 80 Home arena: Hopkins Pavilion Ice Arena Head coach: David Bakken Career record (years): First season Assistant coaches: Chad Laroache, Richard Kakach, Shawn Normandin Top returning forwards: Senior Henry Sweeney (1012--22), senior Wyatt Nelson (6-10--16), junior Tom Gazich (3-8--11), senior Jack Stuessi (4-6--10) Top returning defensemen: Junior Miles Halligan (54--9), senior Mario Hadley (2-3--5), senior Jackson James (1-3--4) Top returning goaltenders: Sophomore Zack Hayes (2-2-0, 4.19, .856), senior Ethan Myers (1-2-0, 4.75, .827)

Last year: 11-13-2 Conference: Independent Section: 6AA State trips: 1999, 2002 Champs, 03, 04, 05 Champs Home arena: Richfield Ice Arena Head coach: Patrick Griswold Career record (years): 89-84-6 (8) Assistant coaches: Bill McClellan, Connor Beaupre, Curt Rau Letterwinners returning/lost: 9/11 Top returning forwards: Junior Owen Neuharth (8-25-33), sophomore Noah Griswold (13-15--28), junior Mackie Zabinski (2-5--7) Top returning defensemen: Junior Stevan Blauert (212--14), senior Henry Bitter (1-5--6) Top returning goaltender: Sophomore Matthew

IRONDALE-ST. ANTHONY KNIGHTS

FOREST LAKE RANGERS

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Irondale senior forward Ryan Solz, 16-15--31 last season, is one of 15 returning letterwinners for the Knights in 2018-19.

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC FIRE

HOPKINS ROYALS

HOLY ANGELS STARS

Last year: 14-11-1 Conference (record): Suburban East (9-7-0) Section: 7AA State trips: None Home arena: FLAAA Sports Center Head coach: Jon Loo Career record (years): 38-58-8 (4) Assistant coaches: Chad Zowin, Bill Coleman, Matt Schugel, Matt Wethammer, Christian Gaffy Top returning forwards: Senior Dalton Saltness (1413--27), senior Jacob Zowin (6-6--12), senior Matt Hunt (6-3--9), senior Derek Palmer (3-5--8) Top returning defensemen: Junior Cole Carpenter (58--13), junior Blake Speidel (1-2--3)

Syverson The coach says: “The Stars are looking to continue to build on late season success from last season. We graduated 11 seniors this past season, but have 21 new players coming into the program that we are very excited about.

We believe our scoring will increase this season as we have a solid core of sophomores and freshmen that were key contributors in 2017-18. Our schedule has been upgraded over last season and we should be battle-tested once sections roll around. We are in Section 6AA - which we feel is the toughest section in the state - but we should be able to compete if we stay healthy. There is a lot of buzz around the program and excited to continue to build and bring the high level of prominence that is Academy of Holy Angels Stars’ Hockey!”

Last year: 11-12-3 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (9-7-2) Section: 4AA State trips: 1979, 80, 81 Home arena: Schwan Super Rink Head coach: Jerry Hayes Assistant coaches: Pat Fagerlee, Tim Fisher, Travis Baker Letterwinners returning/lost: 15/10 Top returning forwards: Senior Ryan Solz (16-15-31), senior Tyler Eskro (9-8--17), junior Nate Foley (4-3-7) Top returning defenseman: Sophomore Griffin Bourassa (8-10--18) Top returning goaltender: Senior Chase Kvaal (1-00, 0.00, 1.000) The coach says: “We expect to compete for the conference championship again this season (NWSC-West). We have a strong core of players returning, including our leading scorer Ryan Solz, as well as some other top six forwards from last season’s team. We lost a number of senior defensemen but led by sophomore Griffin Bourassa, we feel real good about our D corps. Losing standout goalie Max Eilefson to graduation will be tough but Chase Kvaal looks to be ready to take on that challenge. For us to be successful, some role players from last season’s

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Minnetonka senior forward Jack Bayless is the defending champion Skippers’ top returning scorer (22-30--52).

team will need to step it up. We have a large group of seniors again that are looking to continue building on the positive step that last season was.”

LAKEVILLE NORTH PANTHERS Last year: 16-12-2 Conference (record): South Suburban (12-4-1) Section: 1AA State trips: 2002, 03, 04 (as Lakeville), 06, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 Champs, 18 Home arena: Ames Arena Head coach: Trent Eigner Career record (years): 138-61-7 (7) Assistant coaches: Jake Enebak, Jake Taylor Top returning forwards: Senior Spencer Schneider (26-21--47), senior Shane Griffin (20-19--39), junior Sam Enebak (3-8--11), junior AJ Anello (4-5--9) Top returning defensemen: Senior Ryan Antonakis (3-8--11), sophomore Ben Monson (1-7--8) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Will Johnson (104-1, 2.00, .914), junior Caleb Mayer (6-8-1, 2.65, .898)

LAKEVILLE SOUTH COUGARS Last year: 14-12-2 Conference (record): South Suburban (10-6-1) Section: 1AA State trips: 2002, 03, 04 (as Lakeville), 08, 12, 17 Home arena: Hasse Arena Head coach: Janne Kivihalme Assistant coaches: Aaron Venasky, Ben Horsch Top returning forwards: Senior Adam Harvey (14-8-22), sophomore Cade Ahrenholz (8-12--20), junior Zach Oelrich (7-8--15) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Griffin Ludtke (0-4--4), senior Sam Elasky (0-2--2) Top returning goaltender: Senior Henry Welsch (1412-2, 1.93, .925)

MAPLE GROVE CRIMSON Last year: 13-12-3 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (11-5-1) Section: 5AA State trips: 2012, 17 Home arena: Maple Grove Community Center Head coach: Todd Bergland Career record (years): 49-34-3 (3)

Assistant coaches: Gordie Roberts, Kyle Koop, Troy Goetsch, Tom Miller Letterwinners returning/lost: 13/4 Top returning forwards: Senior Trevor Kukkonen (1721--38), senior Tyler Kostelecky (16-19--35), junior Ben Leafblad (2-10--12) Top returning defensemen: Senior Nick Latvala (2-4-6), senior Jack Dorholt (0-2--2), junior Spencer Dahlquist (1-1--2) The coach says: “We are expecting another strong season in 2018-19. We return two of our top three scorers from last year. Our defensive corps returns two letterwinners, but a strong incoming group of Bantams will provide depth.

Junior goalie Parker Slotsve will take on a heavy load in net. Two sophomores will also compete for varsity playing time. Twelve sophomores from the Bantam AA State Champion team will provide a boost.”

MINNEHAHA ACADEMY REDHAWKS Last year: 14-12-1 Conference (record): Independent Metro (2-5-0) Section: 6AA State trips: None Home arena: Minnehaha Academy Ice Arena Head coach: Josh Hoekstra Career record (years): 14-12-1 (1) Assistant coaches: Ed Aguirre, Steve Wendorf, Patrick Hellier, Robin Moore, Tyler King Top returning forwards: Senior Reed Bartelings (11225--37), senior Zach Roberts (12-12--24), senior Tommy Sedgwick (5-16--21), junior Josh Roberts (7-12--19) Top returning defenseman: Senior Vincent Franzitta (3-3--6) Top returning goaltenders: Sophomore Corey Hendrickson (10-8-1, 3.28, .896), junior Brandon Lucas (4-4-0, 4.13, .865)

MINNETONKA SKIPPERS Last year: 27-2-2 Conference (record): Lake (7-1-0) Section: 2AA State trips: 1985, 90, 94, 2006, 10, 18 Champs Home arena: Pagel Activities Center Head coach: Sean Goldsworthy Career record (years): 27-2-2 (1) Assistant coaches: Jack Hillen, Mike Johnson, Steve Aronson Letterwinners returning/lost: 11/10 Top returning forwards: Senior Jack Bayless (22-30-52), junior Teddy Lagerback (19-19--38) Top returning defensemen: Senior Grant Docter (830--38), senior Josh Luedtke (10-26--36), senior Will Crull

Moorhead returns 15 letterwinners from last season’s 20-8-0 team that fell one game short of the state tournament.

(2-8--10), junior James Miller (1-5--6) Top returning goaltender: Senior Charlie Glockner (19-2-1, 2.51, .905) The coach says: “We return 10 players from last year’s State AA Champions led by our two senior captains, Josh Luedtke and Jack Bayless. Our strengths are our team depth and skill that we have across all position groups.

This starts with the return of two senior goaltenders, including Charlie Glockner, a likely candidate for the Frank Brimsek Award; two senior defensemen, Grant Docter and Josh Luedtke, both likely candidates for the Reed Larson Award; and two of our top five scorers from last season in Jack Bayless and Teddy Lagerback. We have created a regular season schedule against the top teams in state, including teams such as Andover, Chaska, Duluth East, and St. Thomas Academy, in addition to our Lake Conference foes, in order to prepare us for the playoffs and an opportunity to defend our AA title in 2019.”

Assistant coaches: Dan DeLisle, Mike Christy, TJ Conlin, Rob Bovee, Elliott Hogue Letterwinners returning/lost: 9/10 Top returning forwards: Senior Scott Jiskra (14-13-27), junior Henry Claridge (5-11--16), junior Jake McAlpine (4-3--7) Top returning defensemen: Senior Ryne Mohrman (3-12--15), junior Cale Goenner (3-3--6) Top returning goaltenders: Junior Luke Ortloff (5-111, 3.63, .872), senior Luke Neary (2-7-0, 5.07, .819) The coach says: “I expect us to compete for 51 minutes each night. We have some skilled players with great, positive attitudes. We will be a young team, and some of the younger guys will be asked to contribute right from the start. The key for us will be our ability to play a 200-foot game each night. The coaching staff is excited about our team this season, and we expect us to compete with anyone.”

MOORHEAD SPUDS

NEW PRAGUE TROJANS

Last year: 20-8-0 Conference (record): Mariucci (5-0-0) Section: 8AA State trips: 1992, 93, 94, 95, 97, 2001, 02, 03, 04, 05, 09, 11, 12, 13, 17 Home arena: Moorhead Sports Center Head coach: Jon Amerman Career record (years): 114-63-7 (7) Assistant coaches: Derek Thompson, Sam Walstad, Tony Kunka Letterwinners returning/lost: 15/9 Top returning forwards: Senior Isaac HenkemeyerHowe (16-14--30), senior Kyler Kleven (4-13--17), senior Tommy Horan (6-6--12) Top returning defenseman: Junior Luke Gramer (4-9-13) Top returning goaltender: Senior Ethan Miller (1-0-0, 1.00, .900) The coach says: “Our forward group returning will be our strength. Our success will depend on our ability to improve throughout the season and for a number of new faces on defense and in the net to contribute.”

Last year: 11-12-3 Conference (record): Wright County (5-5-2) Section: 2AA State trips: 2014, 15 Head coach: Cory Lonke Career record (years): First season Assistant coaches: Chris Morris, Eric Brever, Nick Bowe, Mike Bailey Letterwinners returning/lost: 16/9 Top returning forwards: Senior Blake Woodson (810--18), junior Grant Yackly (8-4--12), senior Frank Ruzicka (2-9--11), junior Jack Kreutzian (2-8--10) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Landon Peterson (2-9--11), senior Bryce Simon (1-5--6), senior Alex Olsson (0-5--5) Top returning goaltender: Senior Collin Dorzinski (912-2, 2.41, .915) The coach says: “The expectations for us this year are high! We return a good core in our defensive game including senior goalie Collin Dorzinski. Our senior returners are a good group of leaders and we expect them to keep that hard work up to create a positive locker room where young players can grow as people and hockey players.

The returning underclassmen are skilled players that we hope can fill in some scoring that graduated last year. We will have to score by committee to be successful! We hope that defense will keep us in every game and we will work hard to create offense.”

MOUNDS VIEW MUSTANGS Last year: 7-18-1 Conference (record): Suburban East (5-11-0) Section: 4AA State trips: 1968, 69, 76, 77, 78 Home arena: Shoreview Ice Arena Head coach: Adam Schmidt Career record (years): 48-126-9 (7)

NORTH ST. PAUL POLARS Last year: 11-12-2 Conference (record): Metro East (6-8-0)

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Section: 4AA State trips: 1961, 67, 70, 81 Home arena: Polar Arena Head coach: Rick Hill Career record (years): First season Assistant coaches: Andrew Otis, Kyle Jungmann, Cody Blom, Joe Rubbelke, Peter Toy, Ben Dahlen Top returning forwards: Sophomore Kyle Gilday (67--13), junior Jake McClanahan (1-5--6) Top returning defenseman: Senior Erik Kubiatowicz (4-12--16) Top returning goaltender: Senior Jack Kuchenmeister

(10-2--12) Top returning defensemen: Senior Aaron Schmidt (43--7), senior Mitchell Becker (3-4--7), junior Ryan Streeter (0-7--7) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Nate Johnston (715-0, 3.76, .891), junior Patrick Loeffler (1-3-0, 3.65, .889) The coach says: “We will return many players that played varsity hockey last season. The expectation is that with that year of experience we can build on and be a better team. Returning are three defensemen, six forwards and two goalies all with significant minutes last season.

This team has the potential to be much improved over last year.”

Last year: 6-20-0 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (3-15-0) Section: 5AA State trips: 1994 Home arena: Dick Vraa Memorial Ice Arena Co-head coaches: Mark Phenow/Kevin Wiley Career record (years): 90-164-9 (10) Assistant coaches: Rob Anderson, Justin Turner, Eric Weum Letterwinners returning/lost: 10/10 Top returning forwards: Senior Ty Hill (9-12--21), senior Mitchell Maier (9-4--13), sophomore Cade Wessman (4-5--9), junior Jackson Dwyer (5-3--8) Top returning defensemen: Senior Kyle Konsela (04--4), senior Tyler Hoffmann (0-1--1), senior Griffin Geraghty (0-1--1) Top returning goaltender: Junior Cooper Olson (4-100, 4.14, .890) The coach says: “We return four of our top five scorers from last season. We also return four defensemen and our top goaltender. Seniors Ty Hill and Mitchell Maier should carry a heavy load up front for us this year. Junior Goaltender Cooper Olson will play the majority of games between the pipes this year. This year’s captains are Ty Hill (C), Mitchell Maier (C), Kyle Konsela (A), Cooper Olson (A).”

OWATONNA HUSKIES Last year: 13-12-2 Conference (record): Big 9 (9-4-2) Section: 1AA State trips: 1998 Home arena: Four Seasons Centre Head coach: Josh Storm Career record (years): 96-78-11 (8) Assistant coaches: Chris Goodew, Eric Fink, Paul Martinson, Adam Trautman Top returning forwards: Senior Jacob Stoykovich (48--12), senior Luke Kubicek (6-3--9), senior Andrew Munns (3-5--8) Top returning defensemen: Senior Mason Oland (04--4), senior Matthew DeHaan (1-1--2) Top returning goaltender: Junior Zach Wiese (5-4-2, 2.46, .908)

PARK OF COTTAGE GROVE WOLFPACK Last year: 9-15-2 Conference (record): Suburban East (6-9-1) Section: 3AA State trips: None Home arena: Cottage Grove Ice Arena Head coach: Jay Moser Assistant coaches: Chris Rudh, Doug Keys, Wayne Kemper, Mike Kielsa, Mike Brings, Jim Robinson Top returning defensemen: Senior Ryan Lucas (7-18-25), senior Mason Porter (8-9--17) Top returning goaltender: Senior Michael Gille

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OSSEO ORIOLES Roseau senior goalie Oliver Lee looks to backstop the Rams to their first state tournament since 2014.

Assistant coaches: Kevin Ingvalson, Matt Sartor, John Draeger, Matt Crist, Brent Whiteside, Glenn Walker Top returning forwards: Senior Jackson Jutting (2417--41), junior Charlie Kashmark (5-21--26), senior Kobe Kimmes (6-3--9) Top returning defensemen: Senior Ty Trachsel (5-11-16), junior Sam Emmerich (2-5--7), junior Lazarus Kaebel (2-4--6) Top returning goaltender: Junior Sam Shopbell (2-40, 4.25, .844)

ROCHESTER CENTURY PANTHERS Last year: 21-5-1 Conference (record): Big 9 (13-1-1) Section: 1AA State trips: 1945, 46, 47, 48 (as Rochester), 2005, 07, 09 Home arena: Rochester Recreation Center Head coach: Josh Klingfus Career record (years): 98-78-9 (7) Assistant coaches: Doug Zmolek, Tom Musta, Adam Broich, Matt Steinmetz, Paul Wennberg Top returning forwards: Junior Joey Malugani (1424--38), junior Gavin Gunderson (15-16--31), junior Connor Olson (17-8--25), sophomore Lyncoln Bielenberg-Howarth (10-12--22), senior Skylar Klingfus (4-11--15) Top returning defensemen: Junior Bennett Zmolek (516--21), senior Eli McGuire (4-5--9) Top returning goaltender: Junior Tim Pundt

ROCHESTER JOHN MARSHALL ROCKETS Last year: 6-17-3 Conference (record): Big 9 (4-9-2) Section: 1AA State trips: 1945, 46, 47, 48 (as Rochester), 1977 Champs, 78, 79, 88, 89, 96 Home arena: Rochester Recreation Center Head coach: Jay Ness Career record (years): 157-105-10 (10) Assistant coaches: Matt Erredge, Ryan Yetzer Letterwinners returning/lost: 10/8 Top returning forwards: Junior Teejay Torgrimson (57--12), sophomroe Drew Lingen (5-4--9), senior Pepe

Headlee Jr. (1-5--6) Top returning defensemen: Junior Shawn Sutton (14--5), senior Erick Bromberg Top returning goaltender: Senior Will Colaiano (6-163, 3.42, .876) The coach says: “There will be lots of opportunities for playing time at the varsity level. All eight of our graduated seniors played key roles that need to be filled. TJ Torgrimson, Pepe Headlee Jr, and Drew Lingen will need to be the leaders up front while Shawn Sutton and Eric Bromberg lead the D core and Will Colaiano will man the net.”

ROCHESTER MAYO SPARTANS

Last year: 13-12-1 Conference (record): Mariucci (8-2-1) Section: 8AA State trips: 1946 Champs, 47, 53, 55, 57, 58 Champs, 59 Champs, 61 Champs, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 81, 83, 84, 90 Champs, 91, 98, 99 Champs, 2000, 06, 07 Champs, 08, 10, 14 Head coach: Andy Lundbohm Career record (years): 145-96-7 (9) Assistant coaches: AJ Hogenson, Allen Grugal, Jared Gustafson, Kurt Weston Top returning forwards: Senior Aaron Huglen (23-13-36), sophomore Paul Huglen (8-11--19), junior Hanson O’Leary (10-5--15) Top returning defensemen: Senior Taylor Jacobson (0-14--14), senior Tal Halliday (0-9--9), senior Josh Olson (2-6--8), senior Taylor Johnson (3-5--8) Top returning goaltender: Senior Oliver Lee (13-12-1, 2.92, .890)

ROSEMOUNT IRISH

Last year: 12-13-1 Conference (record): Big 9 (7-7-1) Section: 1AA State trips: 1945, 46, 47, 48 (as Rochester), 82, 92, 94, 95, 97, 99, 2000 Home arena: Graham Arena Head coach: Todd Huyber Career record (years): 16-35-1 (2) Assistant coaches: Matt Alexander, Matt Notermann, Ron Moffitt Top returning forwards: Freshman Maddox Fleming (15-24--39), senior Zachary Stewart (19-14--33), senior Jack Holtan (10-8--18), junior William Weick (11-5--16) Top returning defenseman: Senior Alexander Norby (4-9--13) Top returning goaltender: Senior Jacob Gathje (7-100, 2.75, .902)

Last year: 21-5-1 Conference (record): South Suburban (14-3-1) Section: 3AA State trips: 1992 Home arena: Rosemount Community Center Head coach: Rick Saintey Career record (years): 21-5-1 (1) Assistant coaches: Dan Ubl, Todd Karich, Kyle Finn, Bryce Bary, Rick Saintey Sr. Letterwinners returning/lost: 10/7 Top returning forwards: Junior Connor Kenefick (1816--34), senior Tyler Linnerooth (16-14--30), senior Jackson Sabo (10-17--27), senior Noah Berg (9-2--11) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Jake Ratzlaff (4-18--22), junior Mason Wheeler (8-13--21), junior Mason Campbell (4-8--12) Top returning goaltender: Junior Will Tollefson (1-0-0, 2.00, .895) The coach says: “Expectations are high after coming off the season we did last year and with a lot of young potential. Our strengths will rely in our leadership and we will need to be a close group to respond with another successful season.”

ROGERS ROYALS Last year: 8-18-0 Conference (record): Mississippi 8 (4-8-0) Section: 8AA State trips: None Home arena: Rogers Activity Center Head coach: Todd Weisjahn Career record (years): 138-145-10 (24) Assistant coaches: Al Bistodeau, Dirk Udee, Keaton Mumm Letterwinners returning/lost: 15/3 Top returning forwards: Junior Trey Frederickson (109--19), junior Jake Jensen (6-8--14), junior Cal Levis (95--14), senior Dylan Timm (5-8--13), senior Justin Grudem

ROSEVILLE AREA RAIDERS Last year: 5-22-0 Conference (record): Suburban East (3-13-0) Section: 4AA State trips: 1987, 2002, 03 Home arena: Roseville Skating Center Head coach: Ryan Adams Career record (years): 48-54-4 (4) Assistant coaches: Garrett Windle, Josh Shingler, Brennan Poderzay, Matt Hall Top returning forwards: Senior Carver Martin (7-11-18), junior Louie Johnson (8-6--14), senior Mario Maietta (3-6--9), senior Adam King (3-6--9) Top returning defenseman: Senior Nathan Boss (3-8-11)

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Last year: 11-16-0 Conference (record): South Suburban (7-10-0) Section: 2AA State trips: None Home arena: Dakotah Sports & Fitness Head coach: Joe Pankratz Career record (years): 133-104-6 (9)

ROSEAU RAMS

SHAKOPEE SABERS

Last year: 6-19-1 Conference (record): South Suburban (1-13-1) Section: 2AA State trips: 2005 St. Michael-Albertville returns 13 letterwinners from last season’s state tournament team that posted a 24-7-0 record. .s tat eofhoc k e y .com.

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Home arena: Shakopee Ice Arena Head coach: Calvin Simon Top returning forwards: Junior Luke Schmidt (11-6-17), senior Austin McNeil (8-7--15) Top returning defensemen: Junior Jackson Brosz (06--6), senior Jacob Pakkala (0-2--2), senior Kolin Williams (0-1--1) Top returning goaltenders: Junior Ben Titcomb, junior Zach Winterfeldt

Letterwinners returning/lost: 9/11 Top returning forwards: Junior Brock Bertelsen (1216--28), junior Marshall Ahn (6-15--21), senior Tyler Bushard (6-6--12) Top returning defensemen: Senior Jake Betz (1-17-18), senior Luke Solheid (2-10--12), senior Derek Olssen (1-8--9) The coach says: “Our expectations for the season is to survive, quite honestly. We lost some great senior leadership, but I believe those seniors have paved the road to our returning players to keep our tradition of working extremely hard in every game, every class room setting and be proud of where you come from.”

SPRING LAKE PARK PANTHERS

ST. CLOUD Last year: 19-8-0 Conference (record): Central Lakes (10-2-0) Section: 8AA State trips: Apollo - 1984, 2013, 15; Tech - 1945, 46, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52 Home arena: St. Cloud Municipal Athletic Complex Head coach: Pete Matanich Career record (years): 137-101-6 (9) Assistant coaches: Corey Robinson, Jeremy Forsell, Paul Kenney Top returning forwards: Senior Nick Richert (8-14-22), junior Luke Johnson (3-10--13) Top returning defensemen: Junior Sean Davidson (410--14), senior Conner Doucette (2-7--9) Top returning goaltender: Junior Soren Falloon (15-80, 2.72, .870)

ST. FRANCIS FIGHTING SAINTS

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Last year: 11-14-1 Conference (record): North Suburban (8-10-0) Section: 5AA State trips: 2015 Home arena: Fogerty Arena Head coach: Scott Steffen Career record (years): 27-24-1 (2) Assistant coaches: Chad Rasmussen, Rob Loftus, Tom Stumph Top returning forwards: Senior Zach Zemlicka (1525--40), senior Sam Fritz (6-10--16), senior Jack Armstrong (2-9--11) Top returning defensemen: Senior Erik Schwartz (43--7), senior Niko Reiman (1-5--6) Top returning goaltender: Senior Steven Lastovich (10-12-0, 4.18, .873)

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State trips: 1999, 2005, 06 Champs, 07, 08 Champs, 11 Champs, 12 Champs, 13 Champs, 15, 17, 18 Home arena: St. Thomas Ice Arena Co-head coaches: Tom Vannelli, Greg Vannelli Career record (years): 414-119-19 (19) Assistant coaches: Mike Vannelli, Rob Vannelli, Greg Monahan, Aaron Hoiland, Mark McKasy, Andrew Commers Top returning forwards: Senior Rob Christy (20-22--42), senior Ryan O’Neill (16-17--33), senior Brendan McFadden (10-22--32), senior Nico Vega (11-13--24), senior Luke Herzog (11-12--23), senior Ben Stucker (5-17--22) Top returning defensemen: SeniorTommy Winges (211--13), senior Will Schimek (0-7--7), junior Andrew Boemer (2-5--7) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Muzzy Donohue (3-1-0, 2.26, .885), senior Wes Gervais (1-0-0, 2.00, .867)

Last year: 16-11-1 Conference (record): Lake (3-4-0) Section: 6AA State trips: 1954, 2004, 13, 16 Champs, 17 Home arena: Plymouth Ice Center Head coach: Pat O’Leary Career record (years): 118-69-7 (7) Assistant coaches: Bill Rooney, David Brown, Derek Olson, Brad Podiak, Pete Samargia Letterwinners returning/lost: 8/11 Top returning forwards: Junior Ryan Mulrenin (5-12-17), senior Luc Monney (8-8--16), senior Joel Matthews (3-13--16) Top returning defensemen: Senior Tommy Bergsland (3-18--21), senior Michael North (2-10--12) Top returning goaltender: Senior Trevor Wong (9-4-0, 2.91, .877) The coach says: “The 2018-19 Trojans will be a smaller, faster team that continues to rely on depth at all positions.

We will have good goaltending and four solid defensemen that can play all three zones effectively.”

STILLWATER AREA PONIES

WHITE BEAR LAKE BEARS

St. Thomas Academy posted a 27-3-1 record last season en route to the Cadets’ second straight state tournament.

ST. LOUIS PARK ORIOLES

Last year: 16-9-2 Conference (record): Metro West (6-3-1) Section: 6AA State trips: 1948, 49, 53, 58, 98, 2003 Home arena: St. Louis Park Rec Center Head coach: Andy Sackrison Top returning forwards: Sophomore Jack Wandmacher (13-7--20), sophomore McCabe Dvorak (8-11--19), junior Avery Pittman (5-11--16) Top returning defenseman: Sophomore Sam Berry (0-8--8) Top returning goaltender: Junior William Pinney (101-0, 1.36, .945)

ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE KNIGHTS Last year: 24-7-0 Conference (record): Mississippi 8 (9-1-0) Section: 8AA State trips: 2018 Home arena: St. Michael-Albertville Arena Head coach: Jerr Johnson Career record (years): 199-131-15 (14) Assistant coaches: Jason Johnson, Sean Fish, Jon Foucault Letterwinners returning/lost: 7/12 Top returning forwards: Junior Adam Flammang (2522--47), junior Luc Laylin (12-32--44), senior Nate Swenson (8-16--24), Top returning defenseman: Junior Cody Kelly (5-10-15) Top returning goaltender: Senior Blake Marhula The coach says: “We will rely heavily on our returning forwards Luc Laylin, Adam Flammang and Nate Swenson.

We also will have to rely on returning defenseman Cody Kelly.”

WAYZATA TROJANS

Last year: 13-13-1 Conference: Suburban East (9-6-1) Section: 4AA State trips: 2014, 16 Home arena: St. Croix Recreation Center Head coach: Matt Doman Career record (years): 99-41-4 (5) Assistant coaches: Paul Benson, Pete Hamilton Top returning forwards: Senior Spencer Scott (6-12-18), sophomore Noah Tussey (11-6--17), senior Adam Eisele (10-5--15) Top returning defensemen: Senior Joe Raleigh (4-11-15), junior Cooper Wylie (2-12--14) Top returning goaltender: Senior Jesse Brown (1012-1, 2.51, .914)

Last year: 22-4-2 Conference (record): Suburban East (14-1-1) Section: 4AA State trips: 1945, 46, 49, 51, 56, 66, 67, 70, 82, 89, 90, 94, 95, 96, 98, 2001, 03, 05, 11 Home arena: Vadnais Sports Center Head coach: Tim Sager Career record (years): 290-132-22 (17) Assistant coaches: Ben Nelson, Chris Anderson, Derek Simon Letterwinners returning/lost: 18/6 Top returning forwards: Senior Blake Meister (12-14-26), junior Billy Rose (17-7--24), senior Chase Bill (1012--22), junior Sam Newpower (6-7--13), junior Grant Hofeld (6-4--10) Top returning defensemen: Senior Spencer Millard (3-18--21), senior Jake Klein (5-7--12) Top returning goaltender: Senior Evan Foss (11-2-0, 1.53, .894) The coach says: “We have a lot of talented athletes returning to complete some unfinished business. We return five defensemen and lots of young talented forwards. all with championship experience. Overall depth and talent are as high as it’s ever been and it may surprise some people. The summer has proven to show that this group is not accepting of past results. We are excited to get started.”

Last year: 14-12-0 Conference (record): Mississippi 8 (5-5-0) Section: 7AA State trips: None Home arena: East Bethel Ice Arena Head coach: Tyler Schaff Career record (years): 77-129-5 (8) Assistant coaches: Brad Marlowe, Jason Lindberg, Jon Jonasson Letterwinners returning/lost: 15/9 Top returning forwards: Senior Cole Linson (12-17-Last year: 18-8-1 29), sophomore Dylan Strate (13-16--29), sophomore Conference (record): Metro East (9-4-0) Cody Strate (12-15--27) Section: 4AA Top returning defensemen: Senior Cody Kolb (12-10State trips: 2004, 05 -22), junior Jordan Haller (0-6--6), junior Dayne Mann (3Home arena: Tartan Arena 2--5) Head coach: Cole Leitch Top returning goaltenders: Junior Caleb Young (4-1Career record (years): 18-8-1 (1) Last year: 27-3-1 0, 2.91, .863), sophomore Matthew Powell Assistant coaches: Chad Remackle, Chris Thompson, The coach says: “Our program motto is ‘Driven to Suc- Conference (record): Metro East (10-0-0) Bob Tallerico Section: 3AA ceed.’ The members of our program sacrifice for the teammate beside them and are driven to propel our program to new-found levels of success. We will focus on making it Last year: 5-20-1 difficult for the opponent to score while also looking to put Conference (record): Suburban East (1-14-1) the puck in the net with quick transition odd-man rushes.

Section: 4AA The focus of our program has been to defend our net and State trips: 2007, 08 our defensive zone with intensity and selfless sacrifice. In Home arena: Bielenberg Ice Arena turn, we are looking to add some additional excitement to Head coach: Wes Bolin our program by producing turnovers and scoring transition Career record (years): 480-344-42 (35) goals. We return many varsity letterwinners who are deAssistant coaches: Kevin Stofer, Mike Tollefsbol, Scott termined to take the next step in our program’s developLashomb ment. Our defensive core will be led by Cody Kolb and Letterwinners returning/lost: 14/7 Dayne Mann who return with solid varsity experience.

Top returning forwards: Senior Zach Lanz (9-6--15), We will also have returners Austin Smith, Nathan Roberts junior Quinn Krueger (7-7--14), senior Jac Triemert (6-1and Jordan Haller fighting for varsity time. At forward, we -7) look to continue our improved goal-scoring ability and will Top returning defensemen: Senior Brad Mauder (3-5rely heavily on Cole Linson, Ike Hassel, Cody Strate and -8), sophomore Ben Tarlton (3-2--5) Dylan Strate to improve upon their 2017-18 season. In Top returning goaltender: Senior Isaac Wuotila (4-13addition, we have multiple second-year forwards who 0, 4.08, 865) look to have an impact at the varsity level – Matt DeKanick, The coach says: “We will be more competitive this year.

Ethan Smith, Corey Wilmer, Blake Kelley and Gunnar Our team was very inexperienced in 2017-18 with only Grams. We also return two goalies with varsity experitwo forwards and three defensemen having significant ence: Caleb Young and Matthew Powell. Overall, a selfvarsity experience. This year’s players will not be happy less approach to a team atmosphere will continue to be the just to be on a varsity roster, they will expect to compete.” cornerstone of our program’s foundation and will be the White Bear Lake junior forward Billy Rose is one of 18 returning letterwinners for the Bears this season. key to our continued success.”

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ST. THOMAS ACADEMY CADETS

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Alexandria senior forward Jack Westlund is one of 18 Cardinals returning from last season’s state runner-up team.

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Top returning goaltender: Senior Bailey Rosch (6-50, 2.70, .881) The coach says: “We expect to challenge for a conference and section championship. Once again we will be strong in goal and we will have depth at both forward and defense. In order to be successful, we need to stay healthy and come together as a team.”

ALBERT LEA TIGERS

AUSTIN PACKERS

Last year: 19-6-2 Conference (record): Big 9 (13-4-2) Section: 1A State trips: 2004, 05, 07 Home arena: Albert Lea City Arena Head coach: Jason Fornwald Career record (years): 19-6-2 (1) Assistant coaches: Chad Hacker, Dustin Trail Steve Charboneau, Matt Erickson Top returning forwards: Senior Cole Wentzel (11-10-21), junior Culley Larson (5-3--8), junior Jacob Prihoda (3-4--7) Top returning defensemen: Senior Carson Goodell (10-12--22), junior Danny Chalmers (1-10--11), junior Campbell Cichosz (2-7--9) Top returning goaltender: Senior Jaxon Heilman

Last year: 8-18-1 Conference (record): Big 9 (3-12-1) Section: 1A State trips: 1993, 2001 Home arena: Riverside Arena Head coach: Jason Merritt Career record (years): 18-34-1 (2) Assistant coach: Brad Weichmann Top returning forwards: Senior Tyler Hoban (11-6-17), junior Kaleb Ree (6-4--10), sophomore Ben Stark (16--7) Top returning defensemen: Senior AJ Mueller (2-9-11), senior Riley Wempner (1-7--8), senior Nate Murphy (3-3--6) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Noah Bawek (615-0, 4.28, .869), junior Ryan Flanders (4-1-0, 2.87, .914)

ALEXANDRIA CARDINALS Last year: 19-11-1 Conference (record): Central Lakes (9-5-0) Section: 6A State trips: 1992, 96, 2010, 11, 18 Home arena: Runestone Community Center Head coach: Ian Resch Career record (years): 107-87-11 (8) Assistant coaches: Bruce Hanstad, Jon Cullen, Brian Krause, Pat Boline Letterwinners returning/lost: 18/4 Top returning forwards: Junior Caleb Strong (13-22-35), senior Jack Westlund (16-18--34), senior Ben Doherty (15-15--30) Top returning defensemen:Junior Andrew Revering (7-14--21), junior Matt Carlsen (4-3--7), junior Derek Pesta (3-4--7)

BAGLEY/FOSSTON FLYERS Last year: 1-18-0 Conference (record): Northwest (0-5-0) Section: 8A State trips: None Home arena: Albert Kaiser Arena Head coach: Alex Jesness Career record (years): 10-33-1 (2) Assistant coach: Andrew Floyd Top returning forwards: Junior Tanner Levin (5-6--11), senior Parker Gray (2-4--6) Top returning defensemen: Junior Jacy Benson (4-2-6), senior Hunter Gubrud (0-5--5), senior Adam Olson (0-3--3) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Dalen Halvorson, freshman Jakob Dukek

With 10 letterwinners returning, Breck looks to qualify for the state tournament for the first time since 2016.

BECKER/BIG LAKE EAGLES

Last year: 10-16-0 Conference (record): Two Rivers (5-6-0) Section: 5A State trips: None Home arena: Princeton Ice Arena Head coach: Doug Friedrichs Career record (years): 39-88-2 (6) Assistant coaches: Jason Hartfiel, Zach Barzee Letterwinners returning/lost: 12/5 Top returning forwards: Senior Corbin Kollar (12-10-22), senior Tyler Ruppelius (7-9--16), junior Austin Rydberg (6-6--12), senior Jacob Bahe (4-6--10) Top returning defenseman: Junior Luke Mehelich (24--6) Top returning goaltender: Junior Caden Weber (4-10, 3.79, .831) The coach says: “We have high expectations for the upcoming season after going 10-16 with a lineup of mostly underclassmen. Roster will be young with 20 underclassmen, and only four seniors and three juniors. With this young group, we are hoping for the seniors to carry the load at the beginning of the year while the young kids mature and contribute later on. We are looking to contend for the Two Rivers Conference championship. Even though we lost two top scorers from last year’s team, returning forwards Corbin Kollar, Jacob Bahe and Tyler Ruppelius should pick up right where they left off last year. Sophomore Alec Anderson and junior Caden Weber will battle for the goaltending job. The most improved part of our team last year was our young defensemen. Luke Mehelich, Tucker Rhodes and Nate Kerzman could be the strength of our team this upcoming season.”

BLOOMINGTON KENNEDY EAGLES Last year: 4-21-1 Conference (record): Metro West (0-8-0) Section: 2A State trips: 1966, 76, 83, 84, 87 Champs, 90, 91 Home arena: Bloomington Ice Garden Head coach: Nick Hanrahan Career record (years): 7-42-3 (2) Assistant coaches: Brian Hansen, Erik Vetsch, George Walker, Dusty Walker Top returning forwards: Junior Craig Herman (11-2--

13), senior Jackson Fuller (7-6--13) Top returning defensemen: Senior Justin Ekholm (56--11), sophomore Chase Beacom (1-6--7) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Noah Hanson (214-0, 4.91, .850), junior Peter Vodovnik

BRECK MUSTANGS Last year: 9-19-0 Conference (record): Independent Metro (2-4-0) Section: 2A State trips: 1994, 96, 97, 2000 Champs, 04 Champs, 09 Champs, 10 Champs, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 Home arena: Breck School Anderson Ice Arena Head coach: Glen Lang Career record (years): 9-19-0 (1) Assistant coaches: Charlie Schaitberger, Merrill Harris, Josh DeSmit, Michael Mooney Letterwinners returning/lost: 10/10 Top returning forwards: Sophomore Beau Courneya (10-8--18), senior Matthew Conroy (9-2--11), sophomore Carter Oftedahl (2-4--6) Top returning defensemen: Junior John Blake (1-4-5), senior David Ruiz (0-3--3) The coach says: “Every team’s goal at the beginning of the year should be a state championship. Ours won’t change and shouldn’t ever change. I think one of our biggest strengths is team chemistry. Another strength we have is team leadership through upperclassmen and we are all working for the ultimate goal of being state champions. Our biggest key to a successful season is coming to the rink wanting to work hard and wanting to win. Also, getting pucks deep, pucks to the net, and winning hockey games.”

BRECKENRIDGE/ WAHPETON BLADES Last year: 11-10-0 Conference: Independent Section: 6A State trips: None Home arena: Stern Sports Arena Head coach: Evan McCall

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Junior goalie Will Burgen hopes to backstop Chisago Lakes to its first state tournament since 2014.

Career record (years): First season Assistant coach: James Bass Top returning forwards: Junior Jase Jensen (31-24-55), junior Isaac Wohlers (15-19--34), junior Carson Hought (10-9--19), junior Thomas Withuski (8-8--16) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Tanner Barth (2-5--7), junior James Finkeral (1-5--6), sophomore Avery Rugland (0-6--6) Top returning goaltenders: Junior Hunter Wamre (910-0, 4.73, .841), freshman Noah Pfeiff (2-0-0, 3.67, .817)

CHISAGO LAKES AREA WILDCATS Last year: 8-16-3 Conference (record): Mississippi 8 (3-8-0) Section: 5A State trips: 1995, 2014 Home arena: Chisago Lakes Arena Head coach: Cale Arhart Career record (years): 8-16-3 (1) Assistant coaches: Brandy Peterson, Jason Mahlen Top returning forwards: Senior Tate Swanson (7-7-14), sophomore Ben Johnson (3-5--8), senior Jackson Waltman (4-3--7), senior Logan Bjorkman (2-5--7), senior Jonny Bodell (3-4--7) Top returning defensemen: Senior Thomas Overgaard (14-6--20), senior Sam Helland (4-8--12) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Brooks Stangl (35-1, 3.32, .899), junior Will Burgen (2-4-1, 3.57, .899)

CROOKSTON PIRATES Last year: 15-12-0 Conference (record): Mariucci (3-5-0) Section: 8A State trips: None Home arena: Crookston Civic Center Head coach: Josh Hardy Career record (years): 26-28-0 (2) Assistant coaches: Connor Morgan, Sam Melbye Top returning forwards: Senior Eric Delorme (26-17-43), junior Ben Andringa (11-10--21), senior Brock Heppner (10-10--20), junior Joey Doda (8-9--17) Top returning defensemen: Junior Leyton Salentine (3-7--10), senior Logan Wardner (2-7--9), senior Jacob Anderson (0-4--4) Top returning goaltender: Senior Jack Ricord

DELANO TIGERS

Last year: 13-13-0 Conference (record): Wright County (6-7-0) Section: 2A State trips: 2017 Home arena: Delano Area Sports Arena Head coach: Gerrit van Bergen Career record (years): 82-30-1 (4) Assistant coaches: Chad Wagner, Kevin Johnson, Robbie Stocker, Ron Guild Letterwinners returning/lost: 10/10 Top returning forwards: Senior Quinn Daly (5-12-17), sophomore Adam Brown (3-10--13), junior Kory Dunnigan (1-4--5) Top returning defensemen: Senior Hogan Williams (3-6--9), senior Tommy Peterson (1-4--5) Top returning goaltender: Senior Aaron Kruse (2-0-0, 2.00, .897) The coach says: “Our team this season will continue to be devoted to developing a full 200-foot game with a high emphasis on the defensive zone. This group is littered with players waiting to take the next step with the Tigers in increased and different roles. Team structure and a tireless work ethic will be vital to the growth of the 2018-19 team. ”

DETROIT LAKES LAKERS Last year: 12-13-1 Conference (record): Mid-State (8-0-0) Section: 8A State trips: 1995, 96 Home arena: Freeman Sports Arena Head coach: Todd Dwyer Assistant coaches: Elliot Darsow, Jacob Johnson, Mathew Brown Top returning forwards: Senior Trey Seebold (10-17-27), senior Jackson Carlblom (10-10--20), senior Will Green (12-7--19) Top returning defensemen: Senior Jackson Fields (6-14--20), junior Reed Benson (1-10--11) Top returning goaltender: Senior Blake Itzen (10-8-1, 3.11, .871)

DULUTH DENFELD HUNTERS Last year: 10-16-0 Conference (record): Lake Superior (1-4-0) Section: 7A

Senior goalie Tucker Brown and East Grand Forks look to make it to St. Paul for the fifth time in the last seven seasons.

State trips: 1954, 96 (as Central), 1986, 88, 89 (as Denfeld) Home arena: Duluth Heritage Sports Center Head coach: Dale Jago Career record (years): 10-16-0 (1) Assistant coaches: Ben Waalkens, Jake Johnson, Ryan Geris Top returning forwards: Senior Jake Eskola (17-12-29), senior Payton Budisolovich (6-20--26), senior Zachary DeCaro (6-8--14), junior Griffin Lehet (7-7--14) Top returning defensemen: Senior Darren Shykes (17--8), junior Dylan Jouppi (1--6--7), senior Matthew Rukavina (2-4--6) Top returning goaltender: Junior Shawn Easty (4-60, 5.13, .850)

EAST GRAND FORKS GREEN WAVE Last year: 15-11-2 Conference (record): Mariucci (4-5-2) Section: 8A State trips: 1971, 80, 82, 98, 99, 2001, 02, 13, 14 Champs, 15 Champs, 17 Home arena: East Grand Forks Civic Center Head coach: Tyler Palmiscno Assistant coaches: Nick Bowen, Randy Galstad, Scott Oliver Top returning forwards: Senior Carter Beck (12-12-24), senior Tanner Mack (6-9--15), sophomore Landon Parker (7-5--12) Top returning defensemen: Senior Luke Vonesh (7-9-16), junior Josh Nelson (0-4--4) Top returning goaltender: Senior Tucker Brown (4-30, 3.26, .826)

ELY/NORTHEAST RANGE TIMBERWOLVES Last year: 6-14-0 Conference: Independent Section: 7A State trips: None Home arena: Ely Ice Arena Head coach: Ben Johnson Career record (years): 6-41-1 (3) Assistant coaches: Jake Myers, Stan Skelton, Colin Moberly, Tom Jerome, Louie Gerzin Top returning forwards: Senior Nick Mattila (27-14-41), junior Luke Olson (20-13--33), junior Dalton Schreffler (3-11--14), senior Austin Meskill (5-6--11) Top returning defensemen: Senior Dean Boese (1-6-7), junior Jason Skube (1-3--4) Top returning goaltenders: Freshman Chase Sandberg, senior Tyler Housey

EVELETH-GILBERT GOLDEN BEARS

Last year: 14-9-2 Conference (record): Iron Range (3-5-0) Section: 7A State trips: 1945 Champs, 46, 47, 48 Champs, 49 Champs, 50 Champs, 51 Champs, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 60, 1993 Champs, 98 Champs Home arena: The Hippodrome Head coach: Jeff Torrel Career record (years): 76-93-8 (7) Assistant coaches: Jared Anderson, Paul Coombe, Steve Troutwine Letterwinners returning/lost: 12/6 Top returning forwards: Senior Josh James (7-10-17), junior Bryce Kopp (10-5--15), senior Gavin Maki (69--15), junior Nathan Tassoni (7-8--15) Top returning defensemen: Junior Will Troutwine (823--31), junior Gage Everson (6-17--23), junior Nick Beaudette (8-12--20) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Kodi Intihar (7-8-1, 4.33, .850), junior Mack Lautigar (3-1-1, 2.67, .896), senior Baylee Grahek (2-1-0, 3.36, .849), junior Noah Shuck (1-1-0, 3.21, .845) The coach says: “Expectations are high for the Golden Bears this season. With 12 returning letterwinners and other players with varsity experience there is going to be a competition for playing time that has not been seen in quite some time. The 2018-2019 squad will bring speed and strength and a fun brand of hockey with great leadership coming from senior co-captains Gavin Maki and Josh James. The success of the team will start from the goal out. Senior Kodi Intihar will lead the goalies with senior Baylee Graham and Juniors Mack Lautigar and Noah Shuck vieing for playing time. The defensive core will be strong with Elite League Junior Will Troutwine and HP fall league Junior Gage Everson leading the way.

Letter winners Nick Beaudette and Bobby Lind will also make impacts on the blue line. The Golden Bears will be deepest up front with James and Maki leading the way with Bryce Kopp. Other players that will contribute will be Nathan Tassoni, Elliot Van Orsdel, Trentin Pocrnich, Hunter Levander,Cole Meyer, and Jack Halliday”

FAIRMONT CARDINALS Last year: 4-22-0 Conference (record): Big South (4-13-0) Section: 3A State trips: None Home arena: Martin County Arena Head coach: Kris Olson Career record (years): 13-52-1 (3) Assistant coaches: Dylan VanBrocklin, Roger Claeys Top returning forwards: Senior Tanner DeWar (6-6--

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12), freshman Hudson Artz (5-4--9), junior Carson Kuhl (6-2--8) Top returning defensemen: Senior Karson Legred (44--8), junior Evan Carlson (3-0--3), senior Carter Olson (0-2--2) Top returning goaltender: JuniorTyson Geerdes

Kevin Danielson Top returning forwards: Senior Tristan Birdsall (1718--35), senior Nic Cicchi (5-11--16), sophomore Conner Willard (5-5--10) Top returning defensemen: Junior Mitchell Ziemba (39--12), senior Carter Anderson (1-5--6) Top returning goaltenders: Junior Logan Wright (4-90, 4.51, .822), senior Carter Smith (2-6-0, 4.88, .849), senior Tore Tuin (1-4-1, 4.46, .865)

FARIBAULT FALCONS

FERGUS FALLS OTTERS Last year: 11-12-3 Conference (record): Central Lakes (5-8-0) Section: 6A State trips: 1997, 98, 99, 2000, 01, 02, 03 Home arena: Fergus Falls Arena Head coach: Mike Donaghue Career record (years): 176-163-25 (14) Assistant coaches: Mike Alt, Trevor Larson Letterwinners returning/lost: 7/9 Top returning forwards: Senior Declan Young (11-15-26), senior Aaron Shelstad (6-6--12), senior Chase Jensen (5-6--11) Top returning defensemen: Senior Mason Hoffman (3-8--11), senior Isaac Ahlgren (2-2--4), junior Kaden Peterson (1-2--3) The coach says: “We will be a team with a lot of new faces in the lineup. We will need our seniors to lead the group and work with them to help them adjust to varsity hockey. Our biggest key will how quickly our players can develop to find their roles within our team.”

GENTRY ACADEMY STARS Last year: n/a (first season) Conference (record): Independent Section: 4A State trips: None Home arena: Vadnais Sports Center Head coach: Joe Cullin Assistant coach: Paul Ostby

GREENWAY/NASHWAUKKEEWATIN RAIDERS Last year: 20-8-0

HUTCHINSON TIGERS

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Last year: 9-15-2 Conference (record): Big 9 (4-9-2) Section: 1A State trips: 1993 Home arena: Faribault Ice Arena Head coach: Dean Weasler Career record (years): 61-89-6 (6) Assistant coaches: Dan Pumper, Nate Nawrocki, Pat Nesbuurg Letterwinners returning/lost: 14/6 Top returning forwards: Sophomore Zach Siegert (128--20), junior Leighton Weasler (13-5--18), junior Noah Murphy (2-8--10) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Jordan Nawrocki (2-8--10), freshman Grady Goodwin (2-5--7), senior Daniel Drevlow (2-3--5) Top returning goaltender: Junior Spencer Ell The coach says: “After competing last season with a very young team, the boys are ready to take a big step forward. The team has skill and speed and will be fun to watch as they gain experience at the high school level.”

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Hermantown senior defenseman Sam High is one of 13 returning players from last season’s state third-place team.

Conference (record): Iron Range (8-1-0) Section: 7A State trips: 1962, 66, 67 Champs, 68 Champs, 69, 70, 87, 92 Champs, 2001 Home arena: Hodgins-Berardo Arena Head coach: Grant Clafton Assistant coaches: Adam Johnson, Andy Sertich Top returning forwards: Senior Donte Lawson (3735--72), senior Nikilai Rajala (17-33--50), junior Ben Troumbly (18-19--37), junior Mitchell Vekich (10-13--23) Top returning defensemen: Senior Cameron Lantz (7-15--22), junior Brock Trboyevich (1-6--7), senior Cole Finke (0-5--5) Top returning goaltender: Junior Ville Hyttinen (19-80, 2.37, .913)

HENRY SIBLEY WARRIORS Last year: 4-20-2 Conference (record): Metro East (0-12-1) Section: 4A State trips: 1973, 74, 75, 76, 82, 83, 93, 97 Home arena: West St. Paul Arena Head coach: Corey Hessler Assistant coaches: Brandon Ferraro, Jason Platz, Mark Leitner Letterwinners returning/lost: 15/7 Top returning forwards: Junior Nate Pace (8-19--27), senior Johnny McGuire (12-10--22), senior Jack Greeley (5-7--12), senior Donnie Mahowald (9-3--12) Top returning defensemen: Senior Logan Woods (18--9), junior Michael Scherer (1-2--3) Top returning goaltender: Senior Tommy Buell The coach says: “We feel like we have established an identity this summer in what we are as a team and the team really rallied around that. This should help propel us into the 2018-19 season. We return six of our top seven forwards from a year ago so we feel our strength will be up front. We need more consistent scoring from the forward position to help us take a significant step forward. We’ll have a lot of competition on the blueline and in-between the pipes which should push those guys to get better on a daily basis.”

HERMANTOWN HAWKS Last year: 22-7-2 Conference (record): Lake Superior (3-1-1) Section: 7A State trips: 1994, 98, 99, 2001, 06, 07 Champs, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Champs, 17 Champs, 18 Home arena: Hermantown Arena Head coach: Patrick Andrews Career record (years): 22-7-2 (1)

Assistant coaches: Chad Huttel, Joe Muehlbauer, Matt Swanson, Nate Buck Letterwinners returning/lost: 13/7 Top returning forwards: Junior Blake Biondi (30-28-58), senior Justin Thomas (10-15--25), senior Brady Baker (11-7--18) Top returning defensemen: Senior Darian Gotz (1021--31), senior Elliott Peterson (13-16--29), senior Sam High (2-12--14) Top returning goaltender: Senior Cole Manahan (195-2, 2.23, .904) The coach says: “The 2018-19 Hawks should be a much more mature and experienced team, especially on the back end. With 13 returners, many of whom played key roles on last year’s State third-place team, this year’s Hermantown squad is looking to return to St. Paul for more. The key to success for the Hawks will work from the net out. Through the years, Hermantown Hockey has come to be known for its tough team D and minimizing opponent scoring. Having a returning goaltender with state tournament experience in senior netminder Cole Manahan, only strengthens that outlook. In addition, the Hawks have always counted on great blueliners when making deep playoff runs and the 2018-19 team should have that in spades. Led by senior captain Darian Gotz and fellow senior Sam High, both of whom log huge amounts of ice and play gritty and nasty in the D zone. The pair can score on the rush as well as on the PP and will be a constant source of inspiration for the Hawks and trepidation for opponents. In addition, underclassmen such as juniors Indio Dowd and Zach Carson, who both saw considerable amounts of ice last year, will be joined by sophomore Joey Pierce coming off captaining a Bantam State tournament run. Working from the D zone out, the Hawks will be led by senior captains Elliot Peterson and Brady Baker both gritty, fast and goal-scoring forwards, as well as fellow senior Justin Thomas who recorded three goals in the 2018 State Tournament. The senior forward crew will be bolstered by UMD commit and standout junior Blake Biondi who was second in team scoring on last year’s team and plays at a level that is far beyond his years. The Hawks also look to add to their depth from a multitude of juniors and seniors who saw varsity minutes last season, as well as a slew of capable sophomores coming up from a very successful Bantam State run.”

HIBBING/CHISHOLM BLUEJACKETS Last year: 7-19-1 Conference (record): Iron Range (2-6-0) Section: 7A State trips: 1952 Champs, 67, 70, 73 Champs, 74, 82, 84, 85, 86, 94, 2003, 04, 11 Home arena: Hibbing Memorial Building Head coach: Justin Tomberlin Career record (years): 25-28-1 (2) Assistant coaches: Adam Schafer Chris Zubich, Bob Bussey

Last year: 12-14-1 Conference (record): Wright County (3-9-1) Section: 3A State trips: 1995, 97, 2000, 09 Home arena: Burich Arena Head coach: Matt Telecky Career record (years): 147-208-12 (15) Assistant coaches: Marc Telecky, Nick Nelson, Matt Penner Letterwinners returning/lost: 9/10 Top returning forwards: Senior Lane Glaser (29-22-51), junior Hayden Jensen (13-16--29), junior Austin Jozwick (6-7--13) Top returning defensemen: Senior Jacob Caspers (57--12), junior Blake Schmidt (3-2--5), junior Logan Holtz (1-5--6) The coach says: “We are returning a strong D group with three of our four starters back for another season. Also, our top two-point guys will return with Lane Glaser and Hayden Jensen. Strengths will be our D group. Staying healthy will be an important part to our success.”

INTERNATIONAL FALLS BRONCOS Last year: 13-12-1 Conference (record): Iron Range (1-5-1) Section: 7A State trips: 1950, 56, 57 Champs, 58, 59, 62 Champs, 63, 64 Champs, 65 Champs, 66 Champs, 68, 71, 72 Champs, 73, 83, 89, 95 Champs, 2000, 02 Home arena: Bronco Arena Head coach: George McDonald Assistant coaches: Chad Baldwin, Eric Olson, Terry Thompson Top returning forwards: Junior Jaxon Germain (11-8-19), junior Kian Gonzales (9-10--19), senior Simon Palm (13-6--19) Top returning defensemen: Senior Joe Glowack (1-4-5), junior Travis Kalar (1-2--3)

KITTSON CTY. CENTRAL BEARCATS Last year: 11-12-2 Conference (record): Northwest (3-2-0) Section: 8A State trips: None Home arena: Hallock Ice Arena Head coach: Robert Carr Career record (years): 74-93-7 (7) Assistant coaches: Mike Sugden, Rod Hennen Top returning forwards: Sophomore Calvin Hanson (11-12--23), senior Josh Rynning (10-10--20), sophomore Adam Gustafson (9-3--12) Top returning defensemen: Senior Trent Peterson (96--15), sophomore Hayden Hennen (5-8--13), senior Aaron Peterson (2-6--8) Top returning goaltender: Sophomore Wyatt Olsonawski

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Senior forward Alex Boudreau is La Crescent’s top returning scorer after his 13-11-24 junior season.

LA CRESCENT-HOKAH LANCERS

Last year: 7-17-0 Conference: Independent Section: 1A State trips: None Home arena: La Crescent Community Arena Head coach: Adam Kimball Career record (years): 7-17-0 (1) Assistant coaches: Pat Hogan, Ben Tornow Top returning forwards: Senior Alex Boudreau (1311--24), senior Lucas Wieser (9-2--11), senior Sam Shimshak (2-4--6) Top returning defensemen: Senior Jacob Hogan (2-4-6), sophomore Owen Davison (1-3--4), junior Dwight Kerns (0-2--2) Top returning goaltender: Senior Gavin Christianson (7-12-0, 4.29, .885)

LAKE OF THE WOODS BEARS Last year: 16-6-3 Conference (record): Northwest (6-0-0) Section: 8A State trips: 1949, 50, 51 (as Williams), 1993 Home arena: Baudette Arena Head coach: Brent Olson Career record (years): First season Assistant coaches: Bruce Sindelir, Dean Krause Letterwinners returning/lost: 9/9 Top returning forwards: Senior Jackson Arpin (15-36-51), senior Kade Chapman (24-20--44), senior McKale Risser (3-8--11) Top returning defensemen: Junior Gunner Ferrier (76--13), junior Griffen Sonstegard (1-2--3) Top returning goaltender: Junior Aidan Tom (4-0-0, 0.95, .923) The coach says: “Several new faces will appear in this year’s lineup as the Bears lose nine seniors and return just nine players from last season. New leaders must emerge and younger players must step up to fill critical roles. A strong team effort will be needed to compete in Section 8A, as this Section is as difficult as any.”

LEGACY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY LIONS Last year: 3-22-0 Conference (record): Two Rivers (1-9-0)

Section: 5A State trips: None Home arena: Schwan Super Rink Head coach: Dan Olufson Career record (years): 3-22-0 (1) Assistant coaches: Joe Olufson, Josh Anderson, Tom Zych Top returning forwards: Junior Braydon Ashfeld (1-3-4), senior Cody Hanson (0-2--2) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Delfin Cruz (5-6--11), junior Jack Olson (1-0--1), freshman Andrew Price (1-0--1) Top returning goaltender: Junior Isaac Spande

LITCHFIELD/ DASSEL-COKATO DRAGONS Last year: 16-13-1 Conference (record): Wright County (5-6-1) Section: 3A State trips: 1996, 2008, 16, 18 Home arena: Litchfield Civic Arena Head coach: Chris Olson Career record (years): 172-224-15 (15) Assistant coaches: Bill Huhner, Chuck Wedin, Craig McKechney Letterwinners returning/lost: 15/5 Top returning forwards: Senior Brandt Pedersen (2819--47), senior Dylan Schutz (9-16--25), junior Jake Johnson (6-7--13), senior Blake Johnson (5-7--12) Top returning defensemen: Senior Paul Raisanen (1113--24), senior Corey Benda (5-3--8) Top returning goaltender: Sophomore Darby Halonen (16-11-1, 3.06, .888) The coach says: “We expect to play very solid hockey.

We were very young last year and have a good core of returning players. Our goaltending should be strong as well as the play of our forwards. Scoring has to be better this year, and we have to replace three good defensemen.

I think we will have pretty good team speed and the ability to move the puck. We have to be tough in the dirty areas of the rink.”

LITTLE FALLS FLYERS Last year: 12-11-3 Conference (record): Granite Ridge (0-2-0) Section: 6A State trips: 2005, 06, 07, 08, 09, 12 Home arena: Exchange Arena Head coach: Tony Couture Career record (years): 380-278-16 (26)

Mahtomedi senior forward Tom Paradise is one of 12 Zephyrs from last season’s state fourth-place team.

Assistant coaches: Andrew Schouveller, Austin Fenske, Bob Stark, Wesley Waytashek, Jared Festler, Chris Dobis Letterwinners returning/lost: 9/11 Top returning forwards: Senior Ethan Ballou (6-5-11), sophomore Gabe Hirsch (3-7--10), senior Devon Young (4-6--10) Top returning defensemen: Senior Josh Jennings (615--21), junior Reece Hubbard (0-7--7), senior Lucas Rekstad (1-5--6) Top returning goaltender: Senior Will Riitters The coach says: “The Flyers lost 11 starters to graduation, but one of the biggest voids will be in the net, with three-year starter Justin Pekula graduating. The Flyers are looking for someone to fill the void. With a strong core of returner and fresh new faces coming from a state tournament Bantam team, the Flyers should do alright. Threeyear defensive starter Landon Johnson will be missed and hard to replace, but the Flyers return most of the D core. I expect the season to be a little slow at first until the team has a chance to gel.”

dise (9-16--25), senior Joe Paradise (10-14--24), junior Colin Hagstrom (10-12--22), senior Cole McCarver (1010--20) Top returning defensemen: Senior Noah Skillings (512--17), senior Tommy Broten (2-15--17), senior Wyatt Begley (1-4--5) Top returning goaltender: Senior Bailey Huber (14-51, 1.83, .930) The coach says: “Expectations are high for this group.

Many will be playing their third year of varsity hockey with two trips to the State Tournament. Last year’s team was one goal away from reaching the finals and this group wants to make history for the Zephyrs.”

MANKATO EAST/LOYOLA COUGARS

Last year: 20-7-0 Conference (record): Big South (15-1-0) Section: 3A State trips: 2014, 17 Home arena: Blue Mound Ice Arena Head coach: Phil Paquette Career record (years): 42-14-1 (2) Assistant coach: Adam Ossefoort Top returning forwards: Senior Ben Serie (7-21--28), senior Gaige Nath (10-12--22), junior Colby Crabtree (10-9--19), senior Mark Sterrett (6-9--15) Top returning defensemen:Junior Tyler Roberts (5-6-11), junior Mason Steensma (2-3--5), junior Jacob VonTersch (0-4--4) Top returning goaltender: Senior Max Skattum

Last year: 17-12-2 Conference (record): Big 9 (9-3-1) Section: 1A State trips: 2006, 18 Home arena: All Seasons Arena Head coach: Adam Fries Career record (years): 70-62-4 (6) Assistant coaches: Jack Diercks, Tanner Grina, Jeff Humble Letterwinners returning/lost: 16/6 Top returning forwards: Senior Sam Schulz (10-21-31), junior Matthew Salzle (15-8--23), sophomore Layten Liffrig (12-8--20), senior Adam Megard (9-5--14) Top returning defensemen: Senior Parker Steindl (611--17), sophomore Brett Bochardt (6-10--16), senior Jackson Keller (1-15--16) The coach says: “The Cougars are looking for a strong season this coming year. With a strengthened schedule to test us day in and day out and coming off a great STP, the expectations are high. We will rely again on our youth and our veteran defensemen for leadership and scoring. We are coming back with three returning defensemen and 11 returning forwards.”

MAHTOMEDI ZEPHYRS

MANKATO WEST SCARLETS

Last year: 22-8-1 Conference (record): Metro East (7-3-1) Section: 4A State trips: 1992, 94, 97, 98, 2001, 09, 10, 15, 17, 18 Home arena: St. Croix Recreation Center Head coach: Jeff Poeschl Career record (years): 402-255-12 (25) Assistant coaches: Alex Rogoscheske, Jeff Mars, Tom Strelow Letterwinners returning/lost: 12/8 Top returning forwards: Senior Kori Pilarski (15-18-33), junior Nikolai Dulak (14-17--31), senior Tom Para-

Last year: 8-17-1 Conference (record): Big 9 (4-10-1) Section: 1A State trips: 2008, 16 Home arena: All Seasons Arena Head coach: Curtis Doell Career record (years): 140-93-10 (9) Assistant coaches: Jason Anderson, Nate Olsen, Zach Blasing, Luke Shermock

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THE BEST OF THE BEST Celebrating 75 years of the state HS hockey tournament with

THIS SEASON’S TOP 75 PLAYERS JAKE BOLTMANN

JAKE BRACCINI

BRYCE BRODZINSKI

EVAN BUSHY

ROB CHRISTY

Year: Jr. Position: D School: Edina HS

Year: Jr. Position: F School: Buffalo HS

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Blaine HS

Year: Jr. Position: D School: Thief River Falls HS

Year: Sr. Position: F School: St. Thomas Academy

Hometown: Edina College: Minnesota 2017-18 Totals: 2-14--16, 31 gp

Hometown: Hanover College: Minnesota 2017-18 Totals: 20-14--34, 26 gp

Hometown: Ham Lake College: St. Cloud State 2017-18 Totals: 29-28--57, 27 gp

Hometown: Thief River Falls College: St. Cloud State 2017-18 Totals: 11-22--33, 31 gp

Hometown: St. Paul College: Colorado College 2017-18 Totals: 20-22--42, 28 gp

COLLIN DORZINSKI

ADAM FLAMMANG

HUNTER FLETCHER

JOEY FOSS

BEN FRITSINGER

Year: Sr. Position: G School: New Prague HS

Year: Jr. Position: F School: St. MichaelAlbertville HS

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Prairie Centre

Year: Sr. Position: D School: Elk River/ Zimmerman HS

Year: Sr. Position: G School: Andover HS

Hometown: New Prague 2017-18 Totals: 9-12-2, 2.41, .915

Hometown: St. Michael 2017-18 Totals: 25-22--47, 31 gp

Hometown: Sauk Centre 2017-18 Totals: 24-19—43, 27 gp

Hometown: Elk River 2017-18 Totals: 11-23—34, 27 gp

Hometown: Andover 2017-18 Totals: 18-4-0, 1.87, .926

WILL HILLMAN

BAILEY HUBER

AARON HUGLEN

JACK JENSEN

JASE JENSEN

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Blaine HS

Year: Sr. Position: G School: Holy Family Catholic HS

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Roseau HS

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Eden Prairie HS

Year: Jr. Position: F School: BreckenridgeWahpeton

Hometown: Eden Prairie College: Minnesota 2017-18 Totals: 20-18--38, 26 gp

Hometown: Wahpeton 2017-18 Totals: 31-24—55, 21 gp

Hometown: Blaine 2017-18 Totals: 17-22--39, 27 gp

Hometown: Mahtomedi 2017-18 Totals: 12-5-1, 2.15, .914

Hometown: Roseau College: Minnesota 2017-18 Totals: 23-13--36, 24 gp

MIKE KOSTER

TREVOR KUKKONEN

TEDDY LAGERBACK

Year: Sr. Position: D School: Chaska HS

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Maple Grove HS

Year: Jr. Position: F School: Minnetonka HS

Hometown: Chaska College: Minnesota 2017-18 Totals: 15-42--57, 27 gp

Hometown: Osseo College: Michigan Tech 2017-18 Totals: 17-21--38, 28 gp

LANDON LANGENBRUNNER Year: Sr. Position: F School: CloquetEsko-Carlton

Hometown: Chanhassen College: Arizona State 2017-18 Totals: 19-19--38, 31 gp

Hometown: Cloquet 2017-18 Totals: 25-23—48, 26 gp

SHANE LAVELLE Year: Jr. Position: F School: Chaska HS Hometown: Chaska College: Wisconsin 2017-18 Totals: 18-14--32, 22 gp

ZACH MICHAELIS

CHRISTIAN MILLER

JOE MILLER

JOHN MITTELSTADT

MASON NEVERS

Year: Jr. Position: F School: Elk River HS

Year: Jr. Position: D School: Greenway HS

Year: So. Position: F School: Blake School

Year: Jr. Position: F School: Eden Prairie HS

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Edina HS

Hometown: Elk River College: Omaha 2017-18 Totals: 19-36--55, 27 gp

Hometown: Coleraine College: St. Cloud State 2017-18 Totals: 8-21--29, 28 gp

Hometown: Minneapolis College: Minnesota 2017-18 Totals: 14-25--39, 26 gp

MAX PHILLIPS

NICK PIERRE

GARRETT PINONIEMI

RHETT PITLICK

MASON PLANTE

Year: Sr. Position: F School: WadenaDeer Creek

Year: Fr. Position: F School: Hill-Murray HS

Year: Jr. Position: F School: Holy Family Catholic

Year: Jr. Position: F School: Chaska HS

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Marshall HS

Hometown: Wadena 2017-18 Totals: 24-27—51, 27 gp

Hometown: Cottage Grove College: Wisconsin 2017-18 Totals: 10-5--15, 13 gp

Hometown: Delano College: Minnesota 2017-18 Totals: 14-35--49, 28 gp

Hometown: Eden Prairie College: Minnesota 2017-18 Totals: 7-9--16, 26 gp

Hometown: Edina College: Minnesota 2017-18 Totals: 27-40--67, 31 gp

Hometown: Chaska College: Minnesota 2017-18 Totals: 21-29--50, 25 gp

Hometown: Marshall 2017-18 Totals: 38-14—52, 26 gp

JACK SMITH

BEN TROUMBLY

WILL TROUTWINE

NOAH TUSSEY

MICHAEL VORLICKY

Year: Jr. Position: F School: St. Cloud Cathedral HS

Year: So. Position: F School: Greenway HS

Year: Jr. Position: D School: Eveleth-Gilbert HS

Year: So. Position: F School: Stillwater Area HS

Year: Sr. Position: D School: Edina HS

Hometown: St. Cloud College: Minnesota Duluth 2017-18 Totals: 22-35--57, 28 gp

Hometown: Coleraine College: St. Cloud State 2017-18 Totals: 18-19--37, 23 gp

Hometown: Eveleth 2017-18 Totals: 8-23—31, 26 gp

Hometown: Stillwater College: Minnesota 2017-18 Totals: 11-6--17, 26 gp

Hometown: Edina College: Wisconsin 2017-18 Totals: 2-14--16, 30 gp

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JACKSON ARPIN

JACK BAYLESS

CHASE BEACOM

DUSTY BERGSTROM

BLAKE BIONDI

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Lake of the Woods HS

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Minnetonka HS

Year: So. Position: D School: Bloomington Kennedy HS

Year: Jr. Position: D School: Pine City Area

Year: Jr. Position: F School: Hermantown HS

Hometown: Baudette 2017-18 Totals: 15-36—51, 25 gp

Hometown: Minnetonka College: UMass Lowell 2017-18 Totals: 22-30--52, 31 gp

Hometown: Bloomington College: St. Cloud State 2017-18 Totals: 1-6--7, 26 gp

Hometown: Pine City 2017-18 Totals: 13-24—37, 27 gp

Hometown: Hermantown College: Minnesota Duluth 2017-18 Totals: 30-28--58, 31 gp

CARTER CLAFTON

TROY DAHLMEIER

GRANT DOCTER

BEN DOHERTY

RYDER DONOVAN

Year: Jr. Position: G School: Grand Rapids HS

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Monticello HS

Year: Sr. Position: D School: Minnetonka HS

Year: Jr. Position: F School: Alexandria HS

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Duluth East HS

Hometown: Golden Valley College: Michigan Tech 2017-18 Totals: 8-30--38, 30 gp

Hometown: Alexandria 2017-18 Totals: 15-15—30, 24 gp

Hometown: Duluth College: North Dakota 2017-18 Totals: 14-48--62, 31 gp

Hometown: Grand Rapids College: Grand Rapids 2017-18 Totals: 2-5-0, 5.27, .865

Hometown: Monticello 2017-18 Totals: 21-24—45, 30 gp

LANE GLASER

MATTHEW GLEASON

CHARLIE GLOCKNER

DARIAN GOTZ

LUKE GRAMER

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Hutchinson HS

Year: Jr. Position: F School: Cretin-Derham Hall HS

Year: Sr. Position: G School: Minnetonka HS

Year: Sr. Position: D School: Hermantown HS

Year: Jr. Position: D School: Moorhead HS

Hometown: Hutchinson 2017-18 Totals: 29-22—51, 27 gp

Hometown: St. Paul College: Colorado College 2017-18 Totals: 30-22--52, 27 gp

Hometown: Minnetonka 2017-18 Totals: 19-2-1, 2.51, .905

Hometown: Hermantown College: Minnesota Duluth 2017-18 Totals: 10-21--31, 31 gp

Hometown: Moorhead College: Northern Michigan 2017-18 Totals: 4-9--13, 28 gp

JETT JUNGELS

JACKSON JUTTING

WYATT KAISER

KYLER KLEVEN

TYLER KOSTELECKY

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Edina HS

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Prior Lake HS

Year: Jr. Position: D School: Andover HS

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Moorhead HS

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Maple Grove HS

Hometown: Prior Lake College: Colorado College 2017-18 Totals: 24-17--41, 26 gp

Hometown: Ham Lake College: Minnesota Duluth 2017-18 Totals: 4-12--16, 25 gp

Hometown: Edina College: Northern Michigan 2017-18 Totals: 30-34--64, 31 gp

Hometown: Moorhead 2017-18 Totals: 4-12--16, 28 gp

Hometown: Maple Grove College: Arizona State 2017-18 Totals: 16-19--35, 25 gp

LUC LAYLIN

JOSH LUEDTKE

DANNY MAGNUSON

LIAM MALMQUIST

JONNY MEIERS

Year: Jr. Position: F School: St. MichaelAlbertville HS

Year: Sr. Position: D School: Minnetonka HS

Year: Sr. Position: D School: Cretin-Derham Hall HS

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Edina HS

Year: Jr. Position: F School: Eagan HS

Hometown: St. Michael 2017-18 Totals: 12-32--44, 31 gp

Hometown: Minnetonka College: Denver 2017-18 Totals: 10-26--36, 23 gp

Hometown: St. Paul 2017-18 Totals: 10-24—34, 27 gp

RYAN O’NEILL

BRETT OBERLE

GAVIN ORR

HUNTER PAINE

RYAN PETERSEN

Year: Sr. Position: F School: St. Thomas Academy

Year: Jr. Position: D School: Hill-Murray HS

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Mora-Milaca

Year: Sr. Position: D School: Duluth East HS

Year: Sr. Position: D School: Hill-Murray HS

Hometown: Roseville 2017-18 Totals: 16-17--33, 31 gp

Hometown: Woodbury College: Minnesota Duluth 2017-18 Totals: 5-20--25, 30 gp

Hometown: Mora 2017-18 Totals: 31-30—61, 27 gp

Hometown: Edina 2017-18 Totals: 15-13--28, 31 gp

Hometown: Duluth 2017-18 Totals: 5-22--27, 31 gp

Hometown: Eagan College: Colorado College 2017-18 Totals: 15-15--30, 25 gp

2017-18 Totals: 0-9--9, 30 gp

NIKOLAI RAJALA

JAKE RATZLAFF

SPENCER SCHNEIDER

CHARLIE SCHOEN

NATHAN SCHWEITZER

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Greenway HS

Year: So. Position: D School: Rosemount HS

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Lakeville North HS

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Andover HS

Year: Jr. Position: D School: BenildeSt. Margaret’s HS

Hometown: Coleraine 2017-18 Totals: 17-33—50, 27 gp

Hometown: Rosemount College: Minnesota 2017-18 Totals: 4-18--22, 27 gp

Hometown: Lakeville College: Bowling Green 2017-18 Totals: 26-21--47, 30 gp

Hometown: Andover College: Arizona State 2017-18 Totals: 29-34--63, 28 gp

Hometown: Champlin College: Colorado College 2017-18 Totals: 5-11--16, 24 gp

NATE WARNER

BLAINE WARNERT

HENRY WELSCH

JACK WESTLUND

BENNETT ZMOLEK

Year: Jr. Position: F School: St. Cloud Cathedral HS

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Chaska HS

Year: Sr. Position: G School: Lakeville South HS

Year: Sr. Position: F School: Alexandria HS

Year: Jr. Position: D School: Rochester Century HS

Hometown: Alexandria 2017-18 Totals: 16-18—34, 30 gp

Hometown: Rochester College: Minnesota State 2017-18 Totals: 5-16--21, 27 gp

Hometown: St. Cloud College: St. Cloud State 2017-18 Totals: 23-34--57, 28 gp

Hometown: Chaska College: Omaha 2017-18 Totals: 13-8--21, 13 gp

Hometown: Lakeville 2017-18 Totals: 14-12-2, 1.93, .925

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Junior forward Ben Murray looks to help a Minneapolis team reach its first state tournament since 1994 (Edison).

Top returning forwards: Sophomore Brandon Swenson (8-17--25), senior Jarden Hatkin (6-14--20), junior Stephen Schwartz (1-4--5) Top returning defensemen: Senior Nathan Phinney (13-4--17), sophomore Wyant Fowlds (3-5--8), junior Nate Looft (2-3--5) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Garret Wenninger (4-9-0, 2.78, .887), senior Lucas Baker, sophomore Caleb Cross

MARSHALL TIGERS Last year: 19-7-1 Conference (record): Big South (12-3-1) Section: 3A State trips: 2013 Home arena: Lyon County Ice Arena Head coach: Michael Weiss Career record (years): 78-49-5 (5) Assistant coaches: Aaron Schroeder, Jim Haynes, Scott Mellenthin

Letterwinners returning/lost: 17/4 Top returning forwards: Senior Mason Plante (38-14-52), junior Bryson Whyte (12-9--21), sophomore Tristan VanDeVere (11-10--21) Top returning defensemen: Junior Kaleb Welvaert (521--26), senior Trey Weber (0-3--3) Top returning goaltenders: Junior Dominik Caspers (15-5-1, 1.98, .929), senior Ryley Serreyn The coach says: “Expectations for this year are very high. We have a lot of key pieces from last year’s team back. Offensively, we have a lot of speed and guys who can make plays all over the ice. Defensively, we return two goalies coming off of great years. The key to a successful season for us is to play at a high level every night, play well defensively and finish our opportunities on the offensive end.”

MINNEAPOLIS Last year: 16-11-0 Conference: Independent Section: 2A State trips: 1994 (as Edison), 1959, 60, 64 (as Henry),

Tommy Sedgwick is one of three returning Minnehaha Academy players who notched 20 or more points last season.

56, 58, 61, 63, 66, 67, 74, 78, 92 (as Roosevelt), 50, 54, 55, 57, 93 (as South), 51, 52, 53, 55, 65, 68, 69, 70 Champs, 71, 72, 73, 75, 76 ,77, 80 (as Southwest), 48, 46, 59, 60, 62, 79 (as Washburn), 46, 47 (as West) Head coach: Joe Dziedzic Assistant coaches: Drew Palmer, Garrett Chumley, John Bergford, Bob Lundeen, Andy Wong Top returning forwards: Senior Walter Tuli Eisenbeis (6-20--26), junior Simon Weed (1-6--7), junior Ben Murray (4-2--6) Top returning defensemen: Senior Cameron Sullivan (1-3--4), senior Tom Mullin (0-1--1), senior Joe O’Brien (0-1--1) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Tommy Walsh (75-0, 2.68, .879), senior Lucas White (9-6-0, 3.05, .878)

MINNEHAHA ACADEMY REDHAWKS Last year: 14-12-1 Conference (record): Independent Metro (2-5-0) Section: 6AA

State trips: None Home arena: Minnehaha Academy Ice Arena Head coach: Josh Hoekstra Career record (years): 14-12-1 (1) Assistant coaches: Ed Aguirre, Steve Wendorf, Patrick Hellier, Robin Moore, Tyler King Top returning forwards: Senior Reed Bartelings (1225--37), senior Zach Roberts (12-12--24), junior Josh Roberts (7-12--19) Top returning defensemen: Senior Tommy Sedgwick (5-16--21), senior Vincent Franzitta (3-3--6) Top returning goaltenders: Sophomore Corey Hendrickson (10-8-1, 3.28, .896), junior Brandon Lucas (4-4-0, 4.13, .865)

MINNESOTA RIVER BULLDOGS Last year: 17-9-1 Conference (record): Big South (13-2-1) Section: 1A State trips: None

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With 23-24--47 last season, Monticello senior forward Troy Dahlheimer is the Moose’s top returning scorer.

Home arena: LeSueur Community Center Head coach: Shea Roehrkasse Career record (years): 34-20-1 (2) Assistant coach: Shawn Weick Letterwinners returning/lost: 16/6 Top returning forwards: Senior Tyson Sowder (1223--35), senior Hunter Wilmes (23-11--34), junior Charlie Weick (7-22--29), senior Jade Reicks (11-18--29), senior Lane Schwarz (15-11--26) Top returning defensemen: Senior Ken Ringler (1612--28), senior Danny McCabe (10-16--26), junior Shawn Lehtinen (2-5--7), senior Alex Wilson (4-3--7) Top returning goaltender: Senior Andrew Regner (138-1, 2.70, .913) The coach says: “Our biggest strength this year will be the experience that we are returning from last year. We are returning a number of players with a lot of varsity experience, and we will lean on that to help us throughout the year. Some keys for the season are going to be balanced scoring and balanced play from our top lines. We have improved defensively throughout the last two seasons and that will continue to be a major key to success for us again this year.”

MONTICELLO MOOSE Last year: 19-9-2 Conference (record): Mississippi 8 (9-2-0) Section: 5A State trips: 2017, 18 Home arena: Moose Sherritt Ice Arena Head coach: Eric Nelson Career record (years): 74-31-4 (3) Assistant coaches: Dan Miller, Marc Marcotte, Nate Sunderman Top returning forwards: Senior Troy Dahlheimer (2324--47), senior Nick Foldesi (11-21--32), junior Jeff Henrikson (16-7--23), senior Jake Friede (7-14--21) Top returning defenseman:Junior Jacob Sorensen (36--9) Top returning goaltender: Junior Collin Soderholm (31-1, 2.64, .894)

MOOSE LAKE AREA REBELS Last year: 2-23-1 Conference (record): Two Rivers (1-9-0) Section: 5A State trips: None Home arena: Riverside Arena Head coach: Lee Costley Career record (years): 6-46-1 (2) Assistant coach: Dan Fitzsimmons Top returning forwards: Junior Jordan Fjosne (11-15-

-26), senior Tommy Kliniski (2-8--10), senior Andrew Burn (3-5--8) Top returning defensemen: Senior Vern Anderson III (12-11--23), senior Anakin Oswald (4-4--8), junior Jack Ergen (1-7--8) Top returning goaltender: Senior Danny Whited

MORA-MILACA MUSTANGS Last year: 12-15-0 Conference (record): Two Rivers (6-4-0) Section: 5A State trips: 1996, 97 Home arena: Mora Civic Center Head coach: Kevin Nolt Career record (years): 23-28-2 (2) Assistant coach: Brett Baldwin Letterwinners returning/lost: 14/5 Top returning forwards: Senior Gavin Orr (31-30-61), senior Tyson Peterson (8-9--17), junior Garret Smith (6-4--10) Top returning defensemen: Senior Blake Radeke (915--24), junior Kolton Brodahl (7-8--15), junior Nate Burski (7-7--14) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Nick Madison (712-0, 4.58, .871), sophomore Ben Nordenstrom (5-3-0, 2.88, .901) The coach says: “We will need to work as a team since we will not have many players. Everyone needs to buy in and be on the same page. If we do that, we will be successful.”

MORRIS/BENSON AREA STORM Last year: 7-14-1 Conference: Independent Section: 6A State trips: None Home arena: Lee Community Center, Benson Civic Center Head coach: Jeremiah Day Career record (years): 29-93-2 (5) Assistant coach: Tony Schultz Top returning forwards: Sophomore Zach Bruns (3715--52), junior Jack Riley (14-23--37), senior Kolby Goff (7-18--25), junior Mathew Tolifson (8-6--14) Top returning defensemen: Senior Mike Halvorson (3-8--11), senior Kellen Erdahl (2-4--6), junior Tyler Buss (0-5--5), junior Michael Ruona (0-3--3) Top returning goaltender: Junior Chase Engebretson

Defending champion Orono returns 10 players from last season’s team, including senior defenseman Zach Adams.

MOUND WESTONKA/ WATERTOWN-MAYER WHITE HAWKS

Last year: 19-7-1 Conference (record): Wright County (9-4-0) Section: 2A State trips: 1998, 2001 Home arena: Thaler Sports Center Head coach: Jake Hindermann Career record (years): 29-22-2 (2) Assistant coaches: Austin Hill, Dave Montgomery, Pat Furlong Letterwinners returning/lost: 9/9 Top returning forwards: Senior Ethan FettersVandenheuvel (6-4--10), senior Luke Holmen (2-6--8), senior Britt Courneya (3-5--8) Top returning defensemen: Senior Carter Hansen (517--22), junior Adam Nobs (0-1--1) Top returning goaltender: Senior Noah Coley (9-3-1, 1.70, .914) The coach says: “We set the bar pretty high last season.

We tied the school record for wins at 19 as well as achieved the team’s highest state ranking ever at number six. We believe we can be better this season and build upon last year’s success. We are a faster team this year and strong defensively with an influx of young talent and good goaltending. We have a good mix of veteran and rookie players capable of winning a lot of games.”

NEW ULM EAGLES Last year: 13-12-1 Conference (record): Big South (10-6-0) Section: 3A State trips: 1992, 2010, 11, 12, 15 Home arena: New Ulm Civic Center Head coach: Ryan Neuman Career record (years): 41-35-3 (3) Assistant coaches: Cody Kohn, Sean Stewart Letterwinners returning/lost: 10/10 Top returning forwards: Junior Glavine Schugel (1117--28), senior Landon Strong (13-14--27), senior Kyle Tauer (9-4--13), senior Josh Seidl (3-10--13) Top returning defensemen: Senior Shane Esser (1-4-5), senior Blake Tauer (0-2--2) Top returning goaltender: Senior Jack Raymond (1212-1, 2.47, .915) The coach says: “New Ulm will look to climb to the top of the Big South conference and also compete for a section championship for the first time in a few years. The Eagles will lean heavily on the senior leadership of returning forward Landon Strong and returning goaltender Jack Raymond. Landon will be entering his fourth season of

varsity hockey and Jack will be entering his third season as the starting goaltender for the Eagles. New Ulm will return six total forwards, and four of the six finished near the top of team in points last season. On the back end, the Eagles only return two defensemen, but have multiple players from the JV and Bantam teams that they believe will adjust very quickly to the varsity level. The JV and Bantam teams both had very good seasons last year and will both have players that add depth on both the front and back end.”

NORTH BRANCH VIKINGS Last year: 22-6-0 Conference (record): Mississippi 8 (7-4-0) Section: 5A State trips: None Home arena: Chisago Lakes Ice Arena Head coach: Matt Cottingham Assistant coaches: Aaron Bistram, Toby Palewicz, Zach Fairbanks Top returning forwards: Senior Jacob Richards (1532--47), sophomore Cody Croal (13-16--29), junior Dawson Johnson (5-6--11) Top returning defensemen: Senior Justin Sachs (1319--32), junior Zachariah Larson (0-4--4) Top returning goaltender: Junior Jake Turek (6-0-0, 0.90, .962)

NORTH SHORE STORM Last year: 10-14-0 Conference: Independent Section: 7A State trips: 1999 (as Silver Bay) Home arena: Rukavina Arena, Lake County Arena Head coach: Mike Guzzo Career record (years): 307-295-24 (32) Assistant coaches: Dan Thewis,Gary Gustafson Letterwinners returning/lost: 11/9 Top returning forwards: Junior Cole Komarek (6-16-22), senior Mason Meyer (11-10--21), senior Ethan Sporn (8-10--18), senior Wyatt Haugan (4-12--16) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Nate Swanson (4-12--16), senior Connor Somnis (6-6--12) Top returning goaltender: Senior Cameron Roy (813-3, .858, .871) The coach says: “The North Shore Storm had its first losing season (10-14-3) in 2017-18 since it began as a cooperative program six years ago. This year the team hopes to get back to being a competitive team in Section 7A. Experienced goaltending (Cameron Roy and Connor Sullivan) is the strength of the team this year. Balanced scoring will come from Mason Meyer, Cole Komarek,

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Ethan Sporn, Nate Swanson and Wyatt Haugan. Defense will need to improve as the season goes on for the team to have a successful season. ”

letterwinner and staff will look to him to provide leadership as the team’s captain. If we can stay healthy and develop the youth coming into our program, we feel that we can compete with the top teams in our section and conference.”

NORTHERN LAKES LIGHTNING

NORTHFIELD RAIDERS Last year: 19-6-2 Conference (record): Big 9 (14-3-1) Section: 1A State trips: 2017 Home arena: Northfield Ice Arena Head coach: Mike Luckraft Career record (years): 77-28-7 (4) Assistant coaches: Charlie Cloud, Mick Scofield, Scott Cloud Letterwinners returning/lost: 13/7 Top returning forwards: Sophomore Carson Van Zulien (24-28--52), senior Devon Jirik (23-23--46), senior Garrett Sawyer (8-6--14) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Josh Kruger (3-6--9), senior Zachary Anderson (0-5--5), senior Cole Dack (0-4--4) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Wesley Lideen (12-3-0, 1.91, .920), Cal Frank The coach says: “The Raiders should be solid in 201819. On the blueline four of the six D men return along with the top goaltender. Up front, we return two of the three top line forwards who accounted for over 50 points each (Jirik & VanZuilen), along with five other returning varsity forwards. The key will be playing solid D, blending the new players into the lineup, getting scoring from all three lines and our D core. We hope to continue a good trend of special teams’ play. Goaltending should be a strong point with Wes and Cal.”

ORONO SPARTANS Last year: 23-7-1 Conference (record): Wright County (11-2-1) Section: 2A State trips: 1992, 93, 2002, 03, 04, 06, 07, 14, 18 Champs Home arena: Orono Ice Arena Head coach: Will Scholz Career record (years): 23-7-1 (1) Assistant coaches: Justin Pagel, Richie Anderson, Zach Nelson Letterwinners returning/lost: 10/10 Top returning forwards: Junior Zack Simon (14-15-29), senior Landon Wittenberg (11-8--19) Top returning defensemen: Senior Daniel Eckerline (5-15--20), senior Jack Kubitz (3-12--15), senior Zach Adams (3-7--10) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Charlie Carlsen (0-1-0, 1.99, .895), junior Finn Grandy The coach says: “After last year’s state championship,

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Last year: 6-21-0 Conference (record): Mid-State (3-5-0) Section: 5A State trips: None Home arena: Breezy Point Ice Arena, Hallett Community Center Head coach: Craig Larson Career record (years): 118-187-12 (13) Assistant coach: Tony Maucieri Top returning forwards: Junior Shane Donavon (1411--25), senior Dylan Mesenbrink (10-9--19), junior Zech Trenkenschu (8-8--16), senior Kasey Couture (7-9--16) Top returning defenseman: Senior Josh Lelwica (3-1-4) Top returning goaltender: Junior Sam LeMieur

PROCTOR RAILS

Simley senior forward Noah Roitman is the Spartans’ leading returning scorer from last season’s section final team.

the goal is to get back to The Xcel Energy Center. This year the D core will be the leaders and have a large amount of pressure on their shoulders. Daniel Eckerline, Jack Kubitz, and Zach Adams all played big minutes in Orono’s state tournament run. Goaltending will also be key as coach Scholz looks for either senior Charlie Carlsen or junior Finn Grandy to step up and try and fill the shoes of Evan Babekuhl who graduated. Up front, the Spartans graduated a lot, but junior Zack Simon will be expected to drive the bus along with Junior Nick Messerli and a large group of seniors with not a lot of varsity experience, but they are a physical and gritty group that will make it difficult for other teams.”

PARK RAPIDS AREA PANTHERS Last year: 8-17-2 Conference (record): Mid-State (3-4-1) Section: 8A State trips: None Home arena: Park Rapids Community Center Head coach: Derek Ricke Career record (years): 8-17-2 (1) Assistant coaches: Greg Chromy, Tyler Lehrke Top returning forwards: Senior Bjorn Jorgenson (1010--20), senior Carter Ophiem (6-10--16), junior Wyatt Halvorson (8-8--16) Top returning defensemen: Senior Brett Pinoniemi 54--9), senior Thomas Melvin (5-1--6), senior Jimmy Hillukka (1-4--5) Top returning goaltender: Senior Brendan Kruchowski (3-1-0, 2.10, .910)

PINE CITY AREA DRAGONS Last year: 21-6-0 Conference (record): Two Rivers (10-0-0) Section: 5A State trips: None Home arena: Pine City Civic Center Head coach: Grant Nicoll Career record (years): 144-89-4 (10) Assistant coaches: Geoff Jordan, Keith Johnson, Nick Miller, Brett Westbrook, Josh Louden Letterwinners returning/lost: 14/6 Top returning forwards: Senior Jan Zahradka (18-20-38), junior George Miller (19-14--33), senior Jordan Stich (8-15--23), senior Tommy Ryan (4-12--16) Top returning defensemen: Junior Dusty Bergstrom (14-25--39), junior Gabe Westbrook (2-7--9) Top returning goaltenders: Junior Alex Laven (17-50, 2.38, .902), senior Darian Spinks (1-0-0, 1.06, .857) The coach says: “We have high expectations for this group of young men. We return a solid core of defensemen

along with two starting goalies. We lost some scoring to graduation last year, but we have a great crew coming back that will work hard to fill those gaps.”

PRAIRIE CENTRE AREA NORTH STARS Last year: 13-13-1 Conference (record): Mid-State (2-5-1) Section: 6A State trips: None Home arena: Sauk Centre Civic Arena, Long Prairie Expo Arena Head coach: Chad Wehrman Career record (years): 23-29-2 (2) Assistant coaches: Bryan Zollman, Colby Deters, Justin Moore Letterwinners returning/lost: 15/5 Top returning forwards: Senior Hunter Fletcher (2419--43), senior Brady Miller (22-13--35), junior Andrew Bick (6-8--14), junior Noah MacDonald (8-6--14), junior Preston Sorenson (4-9--13) Top returning defensemen: Senior Hudson Pung (212--14), junior Ian Gould (5-8--13), junior Jacob Zollman (0-6--6), senior Cody Wolbeck (2-4--6) The coach says: “Prairie Centre returns a strong core of players. Our team will work hard for 51 minutes on both ends of the ice.”

PRINCETON TIGERS Last year: 10-15-1 Conference (record): Mississippi 8 (3-8-0) Section: 5A State trips: 2002, 03, 16 Home arena: Princeton Ice Arena Head coach: Todd Frederick Career record (years): 166-158-15 (12) Assistant coaches: Nathan Cairns, Travis Leonard, Scott Fritz, Ken Hembre Letterwinners returning/lost: 12/7 Top returning forwards: Senior Matthew Swanson (17-17--34), junior Jack Southard (15-13--28), junior Tyler Danielson (8-7--15), senior Carter Flor (6-7--13) Top returning goaltender: Junior Hunter Burian (4-20, 2.95, .890) The coach says: “Having 12 letterwinners returning to the team will give us depth and the ability to compete with the other top teams in the section and conference. We return two of the top three scorers from last year’s team and five forwards from the top two lines. Defense will be key for this year’s team as we return three letterwinners to provide depth on the blue line. We lose our starting goaltender to graduation but return two with varsity playing time. Mathew Swanson will return as a three-year

Last year: 7-17-2 Conference (record): Lake Superior (0-5-0) Section: 7A State trips: 1997 Home arena: Proctor Arena Head coach: Dan Stauber Assistant coaches: Anthony Wood, Cory Ward, Kevin Danielson Top returning forwards: Junior Ben Harnell (6-2--8), junior Bo Dardis (1-4--5) Top returning defensemen: Senior Zach Gunderson (3-10--13), junior Isaac Mosher (2-7--9) Top returning goaltender: Senior Lucas Fulton

PROVIDENCE ACADEMY LIONS Last year: 14-9-3 Conference (record): Independent Metro (5-2-0) Section: 2A State trips: None Home arena: Plymouth Ice Center Head coach: Hal Tearse Assistant coaches: Evan Wilson, Michael Taffe, Mike Giebenhain, Travis Tollette, Chris Lewis Top returning forwards: Senior Zach Giesler (19-20-39), senior Evan Spadafora (18-15--33), sophomore Grant Ellings (9-22--31) Top returning defenseman: Junior George Wehmann (0-1--1) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Bradley Koskie (10-7-2, 3.41, .905), senior Sam Ferreira (4-2-1, 4.93, .847)

RED LAKE FALLS EAGLES Last year: 3-21-1 Conference (record): Northwest (2-4-0) Section: 8A State trips: None Home arena: Cardin-Hunt Arena Head coach: Trevor Page Career record (years): 58-128-12 (7) Assistant coaches: Eric Biermaier, Wyatt Casavan Letterwinners returning/lost: 10/2 Top returning forwards: Junior Fred Landman (16-6-22), senior Hunter Schmitz (9-3--12), senior John LaCoursiere (3-5--8) Top returning defensemen: Senior Hunter Pahlen (13--4), junior Logan Klipping (3-1--4), Kaydon Kenfield (11--2) Top returning goaltender: Junior Brenden Larson The coach says: “We were an extremely young team last year with over half of our guys being sophomores.

With the experience that they got last year, they should be able to take a big step for us this year. This group is one of the hardest working teams that I have coached and they will need to continue to work hard for us to be successful.”

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St. Cloud Cathedral senior goalie Noah Amundson recorded an 18-8-0 record last season.

Conference: Big 9 (5-8-2) Section: 4A State trips: 1995, 96, 97 Champs, 98, 99, 2002 Home arena: Prairie Island Arena Head coach: Tony Casci Career record (years): First season Letterwinners returning/lost: 9/8 Top returning forwards: Senior Cam Blue (21-10-31), senior Michael Stoffel (6-8--14), junior Gavin Lampe Top returning defenseman: Senior Derek Gielau (5-4-9) Top returning goaltender: Junior Aidan Coyle The coach says: “The Red Wing Wingers have a new coaching staff that has the expectations of hard work and doing the little things right. We have goals of improving our conference and section records from last year. We will have strong veteran leadership that is passionate about helping new role players learn how they can help the team succeed.”

REDWOOD VALLEY CARDINALS Last year: 9-17-0 Conference (record): Big South (5-11-0) Section: 3A State trips: None Home arena: Redwood Area Community Center Head coach: Joe Stremcha Career record (years): First season Assistant coaches: Jason Sommers, Parker Revier, Steve Pacheco Top returning forwards: Senior Will O’Halloran (6-10-16), junior Jed Hansen (10-3--13), senior Cordell Plass (4-3--7), senior Chris Wersal (4-3--7) Top returning defensemen: Senior Folke Bjorkman (3-14--17), senior Luke Ryan (8-9--17), senior Matthew Muetzel (3-7--10) Top returning goaltender: Junior Kia Jacobson

RIVER LAKES STARS Last year: 13-14-0 Conference (record): Central Lakes (5-8-0) Section: 6A State trips: None Home arena: Koronis Civic Arena, River Lakes Civic Arena Head coach: Jack Freeman Career record (years): 13-14-0 (1) Assistant coaches: Aaron Stellmach, John Pulsifer, Zach Johnson Top returning forwards: Senior Payton Madison (2312--35), senior Luke Johnson (6-9--15), junior Blake Blattner (6-5--11) Top returning defenseman: Senior Nathaniel Venable (0-2--2) Top returning goaltender: Senior Blake Vogt

ROCHESTER LOURDES/ DOVER-EYOTA EAGLES Last year: 8-19-0 Conference: Independent Section: 1A State trips: 2000, 01, 02, 03, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13

Co-head coaches: Joe Knoepke & Bryan Frischmann Career record (years): 8-19-0 (1) Assistant coaches: Bryce Wilcox, Pete Spratte, Jim Renn Top returning forwards: Senior Jared Anderson (1113--24), senior Paul Hofbauer (7-5--12), senior Kyle Hickey (3-8--11) Top returning defensemen: Senior Seth Karsell (7-8-15), senior Brady Kraling (2-12--14), senior Cort Buck (3-8--11) Top returning goaltender: Senior Luke Alexander (32-0, 2.51, .899)

SARTELL/ST. STEPHEN SABRES Last year: 19-8-0 Conference (record): Central Lakes (8-5-0) Section: 6A State trips: None Home arena: Bernick’s Ice Arena Head coach: Ryan Hacker Career record (years): 162-115-18 (11) Assistant coaches: Chris Biegner, Cory Oberg, Will Jensen, Scott Anderson Letterwinners returning/lost: 14/7 Top returning forwards: Senior Jack Hennemann (1016--26), senior Maddux Hagy (9-16--25) Top returning defensemen: Senior Connor Kalthoff (412--16), senior Austin Adelman (1-12--13), senior Cameron Cromwell (0-8--8) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Devin Peterson (12-3-0, 1.66, .899), senior Cole Bright (7-5-0, 3.00, .887) The coach says: “We’ll be looking to our large and experienced senior class to set the tone for the upcoming season. We return four senior defensemen who played very big roles the last few years.Their experience and leadership will be relied upon heavily. We also return a few forwards who played in all situations, led by Jack Hennemann and Maddux Hagy.”

SAUK RAPIDS-RICE STORM Last year: 8-19-0 Conference (record): Central Lakes (2-10-0) Section: 5A State trips: 2000 Home arena: Sports Arena East Head coach: Ken Karna Career record (years): 28-76-2 (4) Assistant coaches: Gary Clafton, Kyle Baklund, Mitch Gwost Top returning forwards: Senior Daymin Dodge (2715--42), senior Gavin Laine (5-10--15), senior Mason Wiebusch (3-10--13) Top returning defensemen: Senior Drake RadunsParsley (5-15--20), senior Connor Cariveau (5-10--15), junior Brady Pesta (7-5--12) Top returning goaltender: Senior Porter Siltman

St. Paul Highland Park returns six players from last season’s team that posted a 17-9-0 overall record.

Head coach: Austyn Kryzer Career record (years): 41-57-6 (5) Assistant coaches: Jeff Hauck, Paul McGrath, Matt Nitti Letterwinners returning/lost: 2/10 Top returning forwards: Senior Noah Roitman (8-15-23), junior Trent Peterson (8-10--18), junior Carter Robinson (4-2--6) Top returning defenseman: Junior Joey Gorman (0-2-2) Top returning goaltender: Senior Jordan Hein The coach says: “We will have a talented but young team with some offensively gifted players. Commitment to the defensive zone will be a big key to our success.”

SOUTH ST. PAUL PACKERS Last year: 17-10-0 Conference (record): Metro East (6-7-0) Section: 4A State trips: 1947, 48, 50, 53, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 65, 66, 68, 69, 72, 77, 78, 80, 81, 86, 87, 89, 90, 94, 96, 2004 Home arena: Wakota Arena Head coach: Scott Macho Career record (years): 129-187-5 (14) Assistant coaches: Dave Simons, Elliot Vesper, Brent Buhl, Mike Simons, Paul Moen, Pete Schultz Top returning forwards: Junior Cam Kluender (19-14-33), junior Jacob Saver (4-20--24), junior Brandon Reynolds (7-7--14) Top returning defensemen: Junior Owen Ramirez (713--20), senior Jackson Luhrs (4-10--14), senior Sam Lehmann (0-3--3) Top returning goaltender: Junior Brady Gallahue

SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN/ RICHFIELD STARS Last year: 5-6-0 Conference (record): Two Rivers (1-2-0) Section: 2A State trips: None Home arena: Chaska Community Center/Richfield Ice Arena Head coach: Erik Westrum Career record (years): 5-6-0 (1) Assistant coaches: Dave Schwartz, Sam Carlson, Greg

Sayuk, J Lindsay, Joe Piche Letterwinners returning/lost: 12/6 Top returning forwards: Junior Nic Gustafson (9-3-12), junior Jeremiah Konkel (4-6--10), junior Owen Sommerness (1-5--6) Top returning defenseman: Sophomore Cullen O’Connell (1-4--5) Top returning goaltender: Senior Lukas Haugen (5-60, 3.09, .897) The coach says: “We are excited for the season. With 10 new players, we will be young but are excited to see how they will mature over the season. Senior goalie Lukas Haugen and senior defenseman Jake Holmstrom return to provide leadership and anchor a young defense. Offensively, we will lean on juniors Nic Gustafson and Jeremiah Konkel to put the puck in the net. With a young team we know there will be mistakes, especially early in the season. Our goal is to make sure the guys are having fun, learning the game, and working hard. If they do, we are confident by the end of the season we will be in good shape. As we enter the third year of our co-op, we couldn’t be more pleased with the growth of the program and the quality of the young men on our team.”

ST. CLOUD CATHEDRAL CRUSADERS Last year: 20-8-0 Conference: Independent Section: 6A State trips: 1993, 94, 2004, 08, 09, 14, 16, 17 Home arena: St. Cloud Municipal Athletic Complex Head coach: Derrick Brown Career record (years): 186-59-8 (10) Assistant coaches: Tom Bruce, Ron Brown, Travis Schneider, David Spethmann, Jake Van Halbeck, Cal Herold Letterwinners returning/lost: 17/3 Top returning forwards: Junior Nate Warner (23-34-57), junior Jack Smith (22-35--57), junior Blake Perbix (19-30--49), senior Jackson Savoie (16-18--34) Top returning defensemen: Junior CJ Zins (9-15--24), junior Reid Bogenholm (9-12--21), senior Talon Lenzen (1-9--10) Top returning goaltender: Senior Noah Amundson (18-8-0, 2.31, .894) The coach says: “The expectation is for Cathedral to improve every day and hopefully contend in a very tough Section 6A by the end of the season. This season, we will have to replace production lost from last year’s team due to graduation and transfers. We will return nine forwards, four defenseman, and two goalies who saw time at the varsity level last year. We play a very tough Class A Schedule that will hopefully prepare us for the toughest section in Class A come playoff time.”

SIMLEY SPARTANS Last year: 19-8-1 Conference (record): Metro East (1-6-2) Section: 4A State trips: 1996, 2003 Home arena: Veterans Memorial Community Center

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ST. PAUL ACADEMY SPARTANS Last year: 5-21-0 Conference (record): Independent Metro (1-7-0) Section: 4A State trips: 2016 Home arena: Drake Arena Head coach: Eddie Wynne Career record (years): First season Assistant coaches: Julie Friend, Justin Gese, Phil Angell Top returning forwards: Senior Adam Zukowski (109--19), junior Quinn Appert (7-5--12), junior Duncan Fleming (2-9--11) Top returning defensemen: Junior Will Rathmanner (3-8--11), sophomore Michael Bagnoli (3-7--10), junior Jake Hosszu (3-5--8), senior Nolan Gifford (4-3--7) Top returning goaltender: Junior Thomas Kuriscak (516-0, 4.60, .867)

ST. PAUL HIGHLAND PARK/CENTRAL SCOTS

Let’s Play Hockey Flaagen (2-5--7) The coach says: “Our goal is to be in the mix for a section championship in February. We will return all of our defensemen. However, we lose a lot of scoring from last year and our goalie. We will need to develop some scoring and some depth up-front as well as have solid goaltending.”

TOTINO-GRACE EAGLES Last year: 9-16-2 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (4-7-1) Section: 4A State trips: 1993, 95, 2002 Champs, 05, 14 Home arena: Parade Ice Garden Head coach: Adam Sharratt Career record (years): 9-16-2 (1) Assistant coaches: Erik Williams, Nick Battis, Tim Parkos Top returning forwards: Senior Jack Bonfe (9-5--14), sophomore Luke Delzer (9-2--11), senior Caleb Meehan (3-6--9), senior Ben Palmer (6-2--8) Top returning defensemen: Senior Jake Wacek (0-7-7), sophomore Stephen Golden (3-4--7), senior Nick Sticha (2-3--5) Top returning goaltender: Sophomore Will Larson (68-2, 2.75, .899)

Last year: 17-9-0 Conference: Two Rivers (8-2-0) Section: 4A State trips: None Head coach: Mark Prokop Career record (years): 38-44-1 (3) Assistant coaches: Chad Samuelson, Dan Herrick, Dave Johnston Letterwinners returning/lost: 6/11 Top returning forwards: Senior Evan Lindstrom (1626--42), senior Mac Staloch (8-5--13), junior Sam Bell (5-6--11) Top returning defenseman: Senior Charlie Wengler (3-10--13) Top returning goaltenders: Junior Mason Eischens, junior Jack Molter The coach says: “This year is definitely a rebuilding year. We graduated 11 seniors including our Two Rivers Conference player of the year goaltender Jack Branby.

We have a very young group of players. We will be led by senior Captain Evan Lindstrom and senior winger Mac Staloch. Our success will depend on how quickly our young guys adapt to our systems and the fast physical pace. We also will need to decrease the number of shots we give up with our young goaltending with little varsity experience.”

Last year: 16-10-1 Conference (record): Iron Range (5-2-1) Section: 7A State trips: 2005, 09, 10 Home arena: Miners Memorial Building Head coach: Cale Finseth Career record (years): First season Assistant coaches: Evan Friedlieb, Chris Westin Top returning forwards: Senior Caleb Bialke (19-24-43), senior Cade Moreland (20-19--39), senior Jack Zupetz (14-19--33), junior Zach Kilen (9-13--22) Top returning defensemen: Senior Nathan Coldagelli (0-20--20), senior Josh Daugherty (1-5--6), senior Dawson Flatley (0-4--4) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Cam Kreibich (116-1, 2.50, .922), senior Josh Berlin (5-4-0, 3.26, .880)

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WACONIA WILDCATS

Last year: 12-11-3 Conference: Independent Section: 4A State trips: 1946, 47 Champs, 51, 52, 53 Champs, 54, 55 Champs, 56, 57, 59, 61, 63 Champs, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 70, 71, 84, 91, 95 Home arena: Phalen Ice Arena Head coach: Steve “Moose” Younghans Assistant coaches: Greg Pogreba, Mike Grover, Jim Munkwitz, Steve Houge Top returning forwards: Senior Tommy Heesch (711--18), sophomore Blayde Pogreba (9-8--17), sophomore Joseph Moberg (7-8--15) Top returning defensemen: Senior Luke Moberg (4-7-11), sophomore AJ McMahon (1-1--2) Top returning goaltender: Senior Aaron Lee (12-11-3, 2.74, .873)

Last year: 3-23-0 Conference (record): Wright County (0-13-0) Section: 2A State trips: None Home arena: Waconia City Ice Arena Head coach: Andy Mair Career record (years): First season Letterwinners returning/lost: 17/3 Top returning forwards: Senior Eli Bruellman (10-7-17), senior Tommy Lindstrom (9-3--12), senior Jacob Gregor (3-5--8), senior Zac Holm (3-4--7) Top returning defensemen: Senior Jack Jones (2-6-8), senior Reece Young (2-5--7), senior Nick Norling (33--6), senior Tyler Holmen (1-4--5) Top returning goaltenders: Junior Mikey Behring, senior Joe Huskey The coach says: “We will be a very experienced team this year. I expect us to be much stronger in our defensive zone and control the puck more than we have in the past.

We have several very experienced varsity defensemen who handle and move the puck well. We will also be returning two varsity goaltenders who will be much more prepared to shoulder the load and be a leader for us in our defensive zone. The main key to our team this year is finishing at the net. We will control the puck more this year and apply more pressure in the offensive zone, but we have to be able to translate that into more goals. Getting our D involved and generating offense down low is a main focus.”

THIEF RIVER FALLS PROWLERS Last year: 18-11-2 Conference (record): Mariucci (3-7-0) Section: 8A State trips: 1945, 51, 52, 54 Champs, 55, 56 Champs, 59, 60, 65, 2006, 11, 12, 16, 18 Home arena: Ralph Engelstad Arena Head coach: Tim Bergland Career record (years): 209-101-8 (11) Assistant coaches: Rick Johnson, Scott Bergland Letterwinners returning/lost: 9/12 Top returning forwards: Junior Tucker Skime (8-31-39), senior Hunter Larson (4-4--8), senior Ethan Janisch (2-2--4), senior Cole Gillespie (2-1--3) Top returning defensemen: Junior Evan Bushy (1122--33), senior Keaden Kempert (0-10--10), senior Kaleb

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WADENA-DEER CREEK WOLVERINES Last year: 15-10-2 Conference (record): Mid-State (3-5-0) Section: 6A State trips: 1945 (as Staples), 2004 Home arena: Wadena Community Center Head coach: Scott Woods Career record (years): 212-115-10 (14) Assistant coaches: Jason Murray, Paul Hagen, Robby Grendahl Letterwinners returning/lost: 12/7 Top returning forwards: Senior Max Phillips (24-27-51), junior Lleyten Pettit (13-20--33), senior Colby Schertler (12-17--29) Top returning defensemen: Senior Wyatt Hamann (33--6), senior Logan Robinson (1-2--3), senior Tyler Reese (2-1--3) Top returning goaltender: Senior Noah Stevens (1510-2, 4.59, .833) The coach says: “We have some top returners coming back. The seniors were a big loss, but we expect some young talent to contend for spots.”

WARROAD WARRIORS Last year: 14-12-1 Conference (record): Mariucci (3-6-1) Section: 8A State trips: 1948, 49, 53, 63, 69, 70, 87, 88, 89, 94 Champs, 95, 96 Champs, 97, 2000, 03 Champs, 04, 05 Champs, 07, 08, 09, 10 Home arena: The Gardens Arena Head coach: Jay Hardwick Career record (years): 90-70-7 (6) Assistant coaches: Darrell Shaugabay, Michael Tveit Scott Knutson Letterwinners returning/lost: 11/10 Top returning forwards: Junior Grant Slukynsky (1921--40), junior Owen Meeker (10-28--38), senior Jaron Moyer (11-9--20), senior Cameron Skappel (3-10--13) Top returning goaltender: Senior Max Gausen (4-11, 1.69, .916) The coach says: “We graduated a lot of kids but return our top two scorers from last season. We have experienced players in all positions but will need players to step in and provide depth. I think we will have a lot of players battling for varsity time between the JV players and Bantams moving up.”

WASECA BLUEJAYS Last year: 14-12-0 Conference (record): Big South (9-7-0) Section: 1A State trips: None Home arena: Waseca Community Arena Head coach: Chris Storey Career record (years): 58-66-4 (5) Assistant coaches: AJ Kiekenapp, Allen Anderson, Brad Dushaw, Brad Ryan Top returning forwards: Junior Jagger Johnson (1111--22), junior Ben Priebe (8-9--17), senior Bailey Schumacher (3-3--6) Top returning defensemen: Senior Brandon Dahnert (6-8--14), senior Noah Berg (2-10--12), senior Hayden Groll (3-1--4) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Jack Moseley (89-0, 2.73, .892), senior Zach Hansen (4-1-0, 1.51, .908), sophomore Ben Diedrich (2-2-0, 3.64, .848)

WILLMAR CARDINALS Last year: 2-24-1 Conference (record): Central Lakes (0-11-0) Section: 3A State trips: 1947 Home arena: Willmar Civic Center Head coach: Jamie Hagen

Assistant coaches: Brad Foss, Ross Dahl, Tom Woodash, Adam Schow Top returning forwards: Junior Adam DeJong (3-2-5), senior Devin Turrubiates (1-2--3), senior Nate Spencer (1-2--3), junior Ashton Gregory (1-2--3) Top returning defensemen: Senior Ben Bruhn (3-1-4), senior Ryan Ackerman (1-3--4) Top returning goaltender: Senior Gunnar Banks

WINDOM AREA EAGLES Last year: 7-18-0 Conference (record): Big South (4-12-0) Section: 3A State trips: None Home arena: Windom City Arena Head coach: Jason Espenson Career record (years): 7-18-0 (1) Assistant coach: Travis Janssen Top returning forwards: Junior Kyle Espenson (1812--30), junior Mikal Anderson (6-13--19), senior Eli Becker (9-7--16), sophomore Alex Espenson (3-11--14) Top returning defensemen: Junior Matt Stubbe (1-3-4), junior Keaton Storm (1-2--3), senior Tylan Porath (20--2), senior Tanner Pigman (0-2--2), sophomore Hunter Walklin (0-2--2) Top returning goaltender: Junior Josiah Quintero (718-0, 3.84, .862)

WINONA/COTTER WINHAWKS Last year: 2-23-0 Conference (record): Big 9 (0-15-0) Section: 1A State trips: 1952 Head coach: Fran McDevitt Assistant coaches: Cody Rondeau, Jim Martin Letterwinners returning/lost: 25/1 Top returning forwards: Junior Roman Grulkowski (172--19), senior Evan Carney (6-8--14), sophomore Matt Thesing (7-3--10), senior Alex Buerck (0-7--7) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Jack Thompson (0-3--3), junior Eric Paulson (0-2--2), sophomore Haidon Neumann (1-1--2) Top returning goaltenders: Sophomore Alex Benson, junior Campbell Watkins, sophomore Payton Mancuso The coach says: “This year’s team will definitely be more competitive than we have been the past few years, simply because of our age. Last year, we played one senior night in and out. This year’s lineup, for the first time in two years will be made primarily of upper classmen.

Our experience that has been gained over the last two seasons will be one of our main strengths. We have the opportunity to put 15+ players on the ice each night with more than 40 games of high school hockey experience.

Our key will be to continue to play the game with the puck.

We stress puck possession and want to have control as much as possible. ”

WORTHINGTON TROJANS Last year: 2-24-0 Conference (record): Big South (0-16-0) Section: 3A State trips: None Home arena: Worthington Arena Head coach: Tyler Neinkerk Career record (years): First season Assistant coach: Skyler Wenninger Top returning forwards: Senior Tommy Bauman (6-8-14), junior Colby Nickel (9-3--12), junior Carlos GarciaVillatoro (3-3--6), senior Ryan Newman (4-2--6) Top returning defensemen: Senior Lance Hibma (7-5-12), junior Bryce Olsen (5-6--11) Top returning goaltender: Sophomore Preston Thavixay

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Year 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991

Champion Eveleth Roseau St. Paul Johnson Eveleth Eveleth Eveleth Eveleth Hibbing St. Paul Johnson Thief River Falls St. Paul Johnson Thief River Falls International Falls Roseau Roseau Duluth East Roseau International Falls St. Paul Johnson International Falls International Falls International Falls Greenway Greenway Edina Minneapolis Southwest Edina International Falls Hibbing Edina East Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Rochester John Marshall Edina East Edina East Grand Rapids Bloomington Jefferson Edina Hill-Murray Edina Burnsville Burnsville Bloomington Kennedy Edina Bloomington Jefferson Roseau Hill-Murray

Boys’ Tier II Year 1992 1993

Champion Greenway Eveleth

Boys’ Tier I Year 1992 1993

Champion Bloomington Jefferson Bloomington Jefferson

Boys’ Class AA

Year 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Champion Bloomington Jefferson Duluth East Apple Valley Edina Duluth East Roseau Blaine Elk River Holy Angels Anoka Centennial Holy Angels Cretin-Derham Hall Roseau Hill-Murray Eden Prairie Edina Eden Prairie Benilde-St. Margaret’s Edina Edina Lakeville North Wayzata Grand Rapids Minnetonka

Boys’ Class A

Year 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Champion Warroad International Falls Warroad Red Wing Eveleth Benilde-St. Margaret’s Breck Benilde-St. Margaret’s Totino-Grace Warroad Breck Warroad St. Thomas Academy Hermantown St. Thomas Academy Breck Breck St. Thomas Academy St. Thomas Academy St. Thomas Academy East Grand Forks East Grand Forks Hermantown Hermantown Orono

Runner-Up Thief River Falls Rochester Roseau Warroad Williams Williams St. Paul Johnson Eveleth Warroad Eveleth Minneapolis Southwest International Falls Roseau St. Paul Harding Minneapolis Washburn St. Paul Washington South St. Paul Roseau International Falls St. Paul Johnson Bloomington Roseau St. Paul Johnson South St. Paul Warroad Edina Roseau Grand Rapids Alexander Ramsey Bemidji Minneapolis Southwest Richfield Edina East Grand Rapids Rochester John Marshall Hill-Murray Irondale Mariner Burnsville Bloomington Kennedy Hill-Murray Hill-Murray Burnsville Hill-Murray Rochester John Marshall Grand Rapids Duluth East

3rd St. Paul Washington Eveleth Eveleth St. Cloud Tech Warroad International Falls Thief River Falls Minneapolis Southwest Eveleth St. Paul Johnson South St. Paul Eveleth Minneapolis South South St. Paul International Falls Minneapolis Henry Duluth East South St. Paul Roseau Minneapolis Henry St. Paul Johnson South St. Paul Hibbing St. Paul Johnson South St. Paul Hibbing International Falls Minneapolis Southwest International Falls Grand Rapids Hill-Murray Hill-Murray Grand Rapids Roseau Roseau Bloomington Jefferson South St. Paul Hibbing Henry Sibley Hibbing Anoka Duluth Denfeld Greenway Bloomington Jefferson Duluth Denfeld Minnetonka Burnsville

4th St. Cloud Tech St. Paul Johnson Minneapolis West South St. Paul St. Paul Murray St. Cloud Tech Minneapolis Southwest St. Paul Humboldt South St. Paul South St. Paul Minneapolis South Minneapolis Roosevelt St. Paul Johnson St. Louis Park South St. Paul South St. Paul North St. Paul Greenway St. Paul Murray Richfield South St. Paul St. Paul Johnson North St. Paul Minneapolis Southwest Roseau St. Paul Johnson St. Paul Johnson South St. Paul St. Paul Harding Henry Sibley Bloomington Lincoln Bemidji South St. Paul Mounds View Irondale Minneapolis Southwest Apple Valley Bloomington Jefferson Columbia Heights St. Paul Johnson Bloomington Jefferson Hibbing Warroad Warroad International Falls Anoka Grand Rapids

Consolation White Bear Lake St. Cloud Tech South St. Paul St. Paul Harding Minneapolis Washburn St. Paul Murray St. Paul Murray Thief River Falls St. Paul Humboldt St. Paul Harding Thief River Falls St. Paul Johnson Edina Minneapolis Roosevelt Thief River Falls Minneapolis Washburn St. Paul Johnson Edina Alexander Ramsey Roseau Alexander Ramsey Greenway Roseau Roseau Greenway North St. Paul Hastings Edina Minneapolis Southwest Hibbing Duluth East Bloomington Kennedy Hill-Murray Hill-Murray Grand Rapids Irondale Grand Rapids Cloquet Edina Roseau Hibbing Bemidji South St. Paul Duluth Denfeld Edina White Bear Lake Richfield

Other Tournament Qualifiers Granite Falls, Rochester, Staples Granite Falls, Minneapolis West, White Bear Lake Rochester, St. Cloud Tech, Willmar Minneapolis Washburn, Rochester, St. Louis Park Minneapolis Central, St. Louis Park, White Bear Lake Minneapolis Central, Minneapolis South, South St. Paul St. Cloud Tech, White Bear Lake, Williams St. Cloud Tech, St. Paul Johnson, Winona Minneapols Southwest, Roseau, St. Louis Park Duluth Central, Minneapolis South, Wayzata Edina, Eveleth, Roseau Edina, St. Paul Washington, White Bear Lake Hallock, St. Paul Murray, South St. Paul Duluth East, International Falls, St. Paul Murray Minneapolis Henry, Robbinsdale, St. Paul Johnson Edina, Eveleth, Thief River Falls Bloomington, Hallock, Minneapolis Roosevelt Minneapolis Washburn, Richfield, St. Paul Monroe Minneapolis Roosevelt, Richfield, Warroad Alexander Ramsey, Bloomington, Duluth East Minneapolis Southwest, Roseau, Thief River Falls Bloomington Kennedy, Minneapolis Roosevelt, White Bear Lake Edina, Minneapolis Roosevelt, White Bear Lake Edina, International Falls, Mounds View Minneapolis Southwest, Mounds View, St. Paul Harding Greenway, Warroad, White Bear Lake Alexander Ramsey, East Grand Forks, Minneapolis Southwest Alexander Ramsey, Bemidji, St. Paul Harding Bemidji, Edina East, Henry Sibley Kellogg, Minneapolis Roosevelt, St. Paul Harding Henry Sibley, Hopkins Lindbergh, Roseau Henry Sibley, Minneapolis Southwest, Mounds View Minneapolis Southwest, Mounds View, Roseau Minneapolis Roosevelt, Rochester John Marshall, South St. Paul Hill-Murray, Minneapolis Washburn, St. Paul Harding East Grand Forks, Hopkins Lindbergh, South St. Paul Edina West, North St. Paul, Roseau East Grand Forks, Henry Sibley, Rochester Mayo Bloomington Kennedy, International Falls, Roseau Burnsville, Hill-Murray, St. Cloud Apollo Bemidji, Hastings, Minnetonka Bloomington Jefferson, Richfield, South St. Paul Edina, Hill-Murray, Roseville Area Cretin-Derham Hall, Grand Rapids, Rochester John Marshall South St. Paul, Warroad, White Bear Lake Bloomington Kennedy, Burnsville, South St. Paul Bloomington Kennedy, Roseau, St. Paul Johnson

Runner-Up Rosemount Lake of the Woods

3rd Orono Henry Sibley

4th Cambridge St. Cloud Cathedral

Consolation Minneapolis Roosevelt Orono

Other Tournament Qualifiers Alexandria, Mahtomedi, New Ulm Faribault, Minneapolis South, Totino-Grace

Runner-Up Moorhead Hill-Murray

3rd Blaine Moorhead

4th Cloquet Elk River

Consolation Apple Valley Cloquet

Other Tournament Qualifiers Eden Prarie, Hill-Murray, Rochester Mayo Apple Valley, Austin, Park Center

Runner-Up Moorhead Moorhead Edina Duluth East Anoka Hastings Duluth East Moorhead Hill-Murray Roseville Moorhead Moorhead Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Edina Moorhead Minnetonka Duluth East Hill-Murray Hill-Murray Lakeville North Duluth East Eden Prairie Moorhead Duluth East

3rd Duluth East Edina Duluth East Moorhead Bloomington Jefferson Elk River Hastings Greenway Roseville Holy Angels Duluth East Duluth East Blaine Rochester Century Benilde-St. Margaret’s Blaine Hill-Murray Eagan Lakeville South Duluth East Eagan Edina Grand Rapids Eden Prairie Edina

4th South St. Paul Rochester Mayo South St. Paul Hill-Murray Roseau Holy Angels Edina Hastings Bloomington Jefferson Eden Prairie Wayzata Tartan Hill-Murray Burnsville Roseau Cretin-Derham Hall Apple Valley Edina Moorhead Wayzata Eden Prairie Eden Prairie Stillwater Area Lakeville South Centennial

Consolation White Bear Lake Bloomington Jefferson Alexandria Anoka Hastings Blaine Roseau Eastview Elk River White Bear Lake Holy Angels White Bear Lake Minnetonka Edina Woodbury Edina Duluth East Lakeville North Duluth East Moorhead Roseau St. Thomas Academy Bemidji St. Thomas Academy St. Thomas Academy

Other Tournament Qualifiers Minnetonka, Osseo, Rochester Mayo Champlin Park, St. Paul Johnson, White Bear Lake Blaine, Rochester John Marshall, White Bear Lake Bloomington Jefferson, Henry Sibley, Rochester Mayo Edina, Owatonna, White Bear Lake Eden Prairie, Hill-Murray, Rochester Mayo Bloomington Jefferson, Hill-Murray, Rochester Mayo Austin, Eden Prairie, White Bear Lake Cloquet, Lakeville, Moorhead Duluth East, Lakeville, Moorhead Elk River, Lakeville, Tartan Bloomington Jefferson, Elk River, Rochester Century Eagan, Lakeville North, Roseau Blaine, Hill-Murray, Woodbury Blaine, Cloquet, Lakeville South Duluth East, Hill-Murray, Rochester Century Blaine, Lakeville North, Roseau Blaine, Moorhead, White Bear Lake Eagan, Edina, Maple Grove Centennial, Eastview, Lakeville North Centennial, Duluth East, Stillwater Area Bemidji, Blaine, Hill-Murray Anoka, Burnsville, Farmington Hill-Murray, Maple Grove, Wayzata Hill-Murray, Lakeville North, St. Michael-Albertville

Runner-Up Hibbing Totino-Grace Red Wing Warroad Hermantown East Grand Forks Warroad Rochester Lourdes Red Wing Simley Orono Totino-Grace Duluth Marshall Duluth Marshall Duluth Marshall Warroad Hermantown Hermantown Hermantown Hermantown Hermantown Hermantown Breck Monticello/Annandale/ML Alexandria

3rd Mahtomedi Warroad Breck Proctor Red Wing Fergus Falls International Falls Hermantown Rochester Lourdes Orono Hibbing Duluth Marshall Hermantown St. Thomas Academy Warroad Little Falls Warroad Thief River Falls Breck Breck New Prague Mahtomedi Thief River Falls St. Cloud Cathedral Hermantown

4th St. Cloud Cathedral Red Wing Litchfield Fergus Falls St. Louis Park Blake Sauk Rapids Fergus Falls Fergus Falls Rochester Lourdes South St. Paul St. Thomas Academy Little Falls Warroad St. Cloud Cathedral St. Cloud Cathedral Mahtomedi Hibbing/Chisholm Thief River Falls East Grand Forks St. Cloud Cathedral St. Cloud Apollo St. Paul Academy Northfield Mahtomedi

Consolation Minneapolis Edison Hutchinson Simley Breck East Grand Forks St. Thomas Academy Farmington East Grand Forks East Grand Forks Hibbing Warroad Albert Lea Blake Orono Little Falls Rochester Lourdes Rochester Lourdes Breck Little Falls Duluth Marshall Totino-Grace New Prague St. Cloud Cathedral Delano Thief River Falls

Other Tournament Qualifiers Breck, Farmington, Hermantown Blake, Chisago Lakes, Detroit Lakes Detroit Lakes, Duluth Central, Mora Hutchinson, Mahtomedi, Mora Fergus Falls, Mahtomedi, Mound-Westonka Hermantown, Red Wing, Silver Bay Fergus Falls, Hutchinson, Rochester Lourdes Duluth Marshall, Mahtomedi, Mound-Westonka International Falls, Orono, Princeton Fergus Falls, Princeton, St. Louis Park Albert Lea, St. Cloud Cathedral, Wadena Little Falls, Shakopee, Virginia Mankato East, Orono, Thief River Falls Albert Lea, Blake, Little Falls Blake, Litchfield, Mankato West Hutchinson, Mahtomedi, Virginia Alexandria, New Ulm, Virginia Alexandria, New Ulm, Rochester Lourdes Duluth Marshall, New Ulm, Rochester Lourdes Marshall, Rochester Lourdes, St. Cloud Apollo Chisago Lakes Area, Luverne, Orono Breck, New Ulm, Spring Lake Park Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato, Mankato West, Princeton East Grand Forks, Luverne, Mahtomedi Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato, Mankato East/Loyola, Monticello

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Ranking the best high school teams of the “modern era” ers have appeared in the fiAs you see on page 54 of nal rankings only eight times this week’s issue, we released since 1994, with an average our preseason top 20 teams ranking of 12.6 • Edina ranks in both Class AA and Class A first in Class AA state titles (4) for the 2018-19 season. Not and average final ranking surprisingly, the rankings are (5.86) led by defending AA chamCLASS A NOTES: 77 teams pion Minnetonka and perenhave been included in the finial Class A contender nal rankings since 1994 • Hermantown.

16 teams in the Class A But what Minnesota Class rankings below are currently AA and Class A boys’ hockey in Class AA • the top 10 is programs are truly the best, split evenly between public according to each season’s and private school teams, final rankings? To determine and Twin Cities and Northern the top teams, we looked at Minnesota teams • six the final top 20, beginning teams have appeared in the with the 1993-94 season – final rankings 20 or more the year the Minnesota State times since 1994 – Breck, High School League estabAccording to each season’s final rankings from, Duluth East and Breck are the top Class AA and Class A boys’ hockey programs in the “modern era.”

Warroad, Hermantown, lished Class A and AA – and awarded 20 points for a team finishing No. school Breck owns No. 1, followed by North- only Northern Minnesota teams in the top Blake, Totino-Grace and Mahtomedi • 1, 19 points for No. 2, and so on. Those ern Minnesota powers Hermantown and 10 • Duluth East and Hill-Murray are the based on the rankings, Eveleth’s 1998 state points for all seasons were then added to- Warroad. only schools to appear in all 25 final title was the largest outlier as the Golden gether.

CLASS AA NOTES: 68 teams have been rankings • six schools have appeared in Bears have appeared in the final rankings The results? In Class AA, Northern Min- included in the final rankings since 1994 • the final rankings 20 or more times since only five times since 1994, with an avernesota power Duluth East takes the top spot 10 teams in the Class AA rankings below 1994 – Duluth East, Hill-Murray, Eden Prai- age ranking of 10.8 • though now in Class over top Twin Cities programs Edina and Hill- are currently in Class A • the top 10 in- rie, Edina, Elk River, Moorhead • based on AA, St. Thomas Academy ranks first in Class Murray for first place in our “modern era” cludes nine public schools and one private the rankings, Cretin-Derham Hall’s 2006 A state titles (5) and average final ranking rankings. In Class A, Twin Cities private school • Duluth East and Moorhead are the state title was the largest outlier as the Raid- (3.3)

Top Minnesota Class AA boys’ hockey programs (1994-2018) • top 50 Appearances in Rk Team final top 20 1 Duluth East 25 2 Edina 21 3 Hill-Murray 25 4 Eden Prairie 22 5 Moorhead 20 6 Elk River 21 7 Bloomington Jefferson 19 8 Blaine 17 9 Minnetonka 15 10 White Bear Lake 19 11 Holy Angels 12 12 Wayzata 16 13 Grand Rapids 13 14 Centennial 14 15 Roseau 11 16 Apple Valley 12 17 Benilde-St. Margaret’s 10 Burnsville 15 19 Maple Grove 9 20 Cloquet 13 21 Hastings 7 22 Eagan 8 23 Roseville 8 24 Anoka 8 25 Lakeville North 7

State titles 2 4 1 2 0 1 1 1 1 0 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1

Avg. final ranking 6.24 5.86 8.68 8.18 8.6 10.4 9.42 9.06 8.93 11.5 7.17 11 9.92 11.1 9.09 10.4 9.4 13.3 11 14.2 8.43 10.4 10.9 11.3 11.3

Points 369 318 308 282 248 233 220 213 181 180 166 160 144 138 131 127 116 116 90 89 88 85 81 78 68

Appearances in Rk Team final top 20 26 Cretin-Derham Hall 8 St. Thomas Academy 6 28 Eastview 7 29 Osseo 9 Rochester Mayo 7 31 Greenway 7 32 Holy Family Catholic 6 33 Bemidji 4 34 Lakeville 5 35 South St. Paul 3 36 Lakeville South 3 37 Stillwater Area 3 38 Woodbury 4 39 Andover 4 40 Hibbing/Chisholm 2 41 Rochester Century 2 St. Paul Johnson 2 43 Alexandria 3 Robbinsdale Armstrong 2 45 Rosemount 3 Tartan 2 47 Brainerd 5 48 Prior Lake 4 St. Cloud Apollo 5 50 St. Michael-Albertville 2

State titles 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Avg. final ranking 12.6 9.83 12.3 14.3 12.4 12.6 11.3 12.8 12.6 8 9.67 10.7 13.8 14 8 8.5 8.5 13.7 10 14 10.5 17 16.3 17.2 14

Points 67 67 61 60 60 59 58 43 42 39 34 31 29 28 26 25 25 22 22 21 21 20 19 19 13

Avg. final ranking 12.7 6.5 13.57 10.8 12.5 10.8 13.2 9.25 9.5 12.4 15 13.4 8.67 12 10 14.6 14.6 11.3 15.6 8 12.7 12.7 10 12 15.3 16.7

Points 58 58 52 51 51 51 47 47 46 43 42 38 37 36 33 32 32 29 27 26 25 25 22 18 17 17

Top Minnesota Class A boys’ hockey programs (1994-2018) • top 50 Appearances in Rk Team final top 20 1 Breck 24 2 Hermantown 21 3 Warroad 22 4 Blake 21 5 Totino-Grace 21 6 Mahtomedi 20 7 East Grand Forks 17 8 Duluth Marshall 17 Thief River Falls 18 10 St. Thomas Academy 10 11 Hibbing/Chisholm 17 St. Cloud Cathedral 16 13 Rochester Lourdes 14 14 Red Wing 13 15 Orono 13 16 International Falls 10 17 Fergus Falls 10 18 Benilde-St. Margaret’s 8 19 Little Falls 8 20 Virginia 10 21 Delano 8 22 Alexandria 6 23 St. Louis Park 8 24 Lake of the Woods 7 25 Greenway 5

State titles 4 3 4 0 1 0 2 0 0 5 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Avg. final ranking 7.04 5.43 6.18 8.95 10 9.55 8.88 9.47 10.1 3.3 10.8 10.2 9.29 8.92 10.7 10.6 10.9 8.5 10.1 12.8 11.4 8.83 12.1 11.1 9.2.

Points 335 327 326 253 231 229 206 196 196 177 173 173 164 157 134 104 101 100 87 82 77 73 71 69 59

Appearances in Rk Team final top 20 26 Duluth Denfeld 7 Roseau 4 28 Hutchinson 7 29 Eveleth 5 Northfield 6 South St. Paul 5 32 Mound Westonka 6 St. Paul Academy 4 34 Simley 4 35 Sartell-St. Stephen 5 36 New Prague 7 37 Litchfield 5 38 Mankato West 3 39 Albert Lea 4 40 St. Cloud Apollo 3 41 Detroit Lakes 5 Sauk Rapids 5 43 Princeton 3 44 Silver Bay 5 45 Monticello 2 46 Farmington 3 Mora 3 48 Proctor 2 49 Holy Angels 2 50 Minneapolis 3 Shakopee 4

State titles 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Men’s Division I Name, Position Ben Almquist, F * Grant Anderson, D * Jack Bayless, F * Chase Beacom, D * Cameron Berg, F Blake Biondi, F * Ryan Bischel, G Jake Boltmann, D * Cade Borchardt, F Tyler Borsch, D Jake Braccini, F * Brock Bremer, F Bobby Brink, F * Bryce Brodzinski, F * Evan Bushy, D Ray Christy, F * Rob Christy, F * Garrett Daly, D * Ben Dexheimer, D * Grant Docter, D * Ryder Donovan, F * Henry Enebak, F * Brock Faber, D * Chase Foley, D * Will Francis, D Ethan Frisch, D * Owen Gallatin, D * Darian Gotz, D * Luke Gramer, D * George Grannis, F * Ethan Haider, G * Jake Hale, F * Chase Hamstad, F * Joe Hankinson, F * Hobie Hedquist, G Ben Helgeson, F * Drew Helleson, D Sam Huff, F * Aaron Huglen, F * Justin Janicke, F * Trevor Janicke, F * Jack Jensen, F * Hunter Johannes, F Luke Johnson, D Jett Jungels, F * Jackson Jutting, F * Wyatt Kaiser, D * Connor Kelley, D * Brandon Koch, D Carson Kosobud, D * Tyler Kostelecky, F * Mike Koster, D * Kyle Kukkonen, F * Trevor Kukkonen, F * Jackson LaCombe, D Teddy Lagerback, F * Jack Lagerstrom, D * Luke LaMaster, D * Shane LaVelle, F * Luke Loheit, F * Kyle Looft, D Chaz Lucius, F Cruz Lucius, F Griffin Ludtke, D Josh Luedtke, D * Keenan Lund, F Luke Manning, F James Marooney, D * Connor Mayer, D * Devlin McCabe, F * Lucas McGregor, F * Jonny Meiers, F * Brady Meyer, F * Ben Meyers, F Zach Michaelis, F * Christian Miller, D * Joe Miller, F * John Mittelstadt, F * Luke Mittelstadt, D * Jared Moe, G Joe Molenaar, F * Jax Murray, F Henry Nelson, D * Jaxon Nelson, F * Griffin Ness, F * Mason Nevers, F * Bennett Norlin, F Nik Norman, F Brett Oberle, D * Joe Palodichuk, D * Jack Peart, D Keaton Pehrson, D * Jack Perbix, F Nick Pierre, F * Garrett Pinoniemi, F * Rhett Pitlick, F * Carter Randklev, F * Jake Ratzlaff, D * Marko Reifenberger, F Jack Robbel, G Christian Sanda, F Ryan Sandelin, F * Bram Scheerer, F * Colin Schmidt, F * Spencer Schneider, F * Charlie Schoen, F * Nate Schweitzer, D * Grant Silianoff, F Jack Smith, F * Hank Sorenson, D John Stampohar, D Jaxson Stauber, G Levi Stauber, F * Casey Staum, D Zach Stejskal, G * Andy Stoneman, F

Hometown Victoria Wayzata Minnetonka Bloomington White Bear Lake Hermantown Medina Edina Burnsville Maple Grove Hanover Forest Lake Minnetonka Ham Lake Thief River Falls St. Paul St. Paul Lakeville Edina Golden Valley Duluth Lakeville Maple Grove West St. Paul Shoreview Moorhead Hugo Hermantown Moorhead Duluth Maple Grove Minneapolis White Bear Lake Edina Heron Lake Lake Elmo Farmington Maple Grove Roseau Maple Grove Maple Grove Eden Prairie Eden Prairie Edina Edina Prior Lake Ham Lake Maple Grove Hastings Moorhead Maple Grove Chaska Maple Grove Maple Grove Chaska Chanhassen Edina Duluth Chaska Minnetonka Mankato North Oaks North Oaks Lakeville Minnetonka Sartell Stillwater Chaska Champlin North Oaks Lino Lakes Eagan North Branch Delano Elk River Coleraine Minneapolis Eden Prairie Eden Prairie New Prague Minnetonka Elk River Maple Grove Luverne Wayzata Edina Farmington Maplewood Woodbury Cottage Grove Grand Rapids Lakeville Elk River Cottage Grove Delano Chaska Moorhead Rosemount Hastings Bloomington St. Paul Hermantown Edina Maple Grove Lakeville Andover Champlin Edina St. Cloud Plymouth Grand Rapids Wayzata Duluth Falcon Heights Grand Rapids Faribault

2018-19 Team Cedar Rapids (USHL) Omaha (USHL) Minnetonka HS Bloomington Kennedy HS Omaha (USHL) Hermantown HS Fargo (USHL) Edina HS Sioux Falls (USHL) New Jersey (NCDC) Buffalo HS Muskegon (USHL) Minnetonka HS Omaha (USHL) Thief River Falls HS Waterloo (USHL) St. Thomas Academy Dubuque (USHL) Edina HS Minnetonka HS Duluth East HS Carleton Place (CCHL) USNTDP Central Illinois (USHL) Cedar Rapids (USHL) Green Bay (USHL) USNTDP Hermantown HS Moorhead HS Green Bay (USHL) MN Magicians (NAHL) Sioux City (USHL) Cedar Rapids (USHL) Cedar Rapids (USHL) Sioux Falls (NAPHL) Vernon (BCHL) USNTDP Waterloo (USHL) Roseau HS Maple Grove HS Central Illinois (USHL) Eden Prairie HS Bismarck (NAHL) Sioux City (USHL) Edina HS Prior Lake HS Andover HS USNTDP Wenatchee (BCHL) Central Illinois (USHL) Maple Grove HS Chaska HS Maple Grove HS Maple Grove HS Shattuck-St. Mary’s Minnetonka HS Penticton (BCHL) Tri-City (USHL) Chaska HS Penticton (BCHL) Cedar Rapids (USHL) Gentry Galaxy U15 Gentry Galaxy U15 Lakeville South HS Minnetonka HS Minot (NAHL) Des Moines (USHL) Waterloo (USHL) Fargo (USHL) Lincoln (USHL) Sioux Falls (USHL) Eagan HS Des Moines (USHL) Fargo (USHL) Elk River HS Greenway HS Blake School Eden Prairie HS Eden Prairie HS Waterloo (USHL) Tri-City (USHL) Fairbanks (NAHL) Maple Grove HS Omaha (USHL) Waterloo (USHL) Edina HS West Kelowna (BCHL) Shattuck-St. Mary’s Hill-Murray HS Hill-Murray HS Grand Rapids HS Tri-City (USHL) Green Bay (USHL) Hill-Murray HS Holy Family Catholic HS Chaska HS Fargo (USHL) Rosemount HS Sioux Falls (USHL) MN Magicians (NAHL) Coquitlam (BCHL) Penticton (BCHL) Dubuque (USHL) Waterloo (USHL) Lakeville North HS Andover HS Benilde-St. Margaret’s Cedar Rapids (USHL) St. Cloud Cathedral HS Waterloo (USHL) Fairbanks (NAHL) Sioux Falls (USHL) Dubuque (USHL) Chicago (USHL) W-B/Scranton (NAHL) Waterloo (USHL)

High School Holy Family Wayzata Minnetonka Kennedy n/a Hermantown Benilde-SM Edina Burnsville Maple Grove Buffalo Hill-Murray Minnetonka Blaine Thief River Falls St. Thomas St. Thomas Lakeville North Edina Minnetonka Duluth East Lakeville North Maple Grove St. Thomas Centennial Moorhead White Bear Lake Hermantown Moorhead Duluth Marshall Maple Grove Mpls Southwest White Bear Lake Holy Family n/a Hill-Murray Shattuck Maple Grove Roseau Maple Grove Maple Grove Eden Prairie Eden Prairie Edina Edina Prior Lake Andover Maple Grove Shattuck Moorhead Maple Grove Chaska Osseo Osseo Shattuck Minnetonka Shattuck Duluth East Chaska Minnetonka Mankato West Gentry Academy Gentry Academy Lakeville South Minnetonka Sartell-SS Stillwater Holy Family Benilde-SM St. Paul Acad.

Centennial Eagan North Branch Delano Elk River Greenway Blake Eden Prairie Eden Prairie Holy Family Minnetonka Elk River Maple Grove Luverne Wayzata Edina Shattuck Shattuck Hill-Murray Hill-Murray Grand Rapids Lakeville North Elk River Hill-Murray Delano Chaska Moorhead Rosemount Hill-Murray Shattuck St. Paul Johnson Hermantown Edina Wayzata Lakeville North Andover Benilde-SM Shattuck SC Cathedral Wayzata Grand Rapids Holy Family Duluth Marshall Hill-Murray Grand Rapids Shattuck

College Wisconsin Omaha UMass Lowell St. Cloud State Omaha Minnesota Duluth Notre Dame Minnesota Minnesota State Dartmouth Minnesota Omaha Denver Minnesota St. Cloud State Colorado College Colorado College Bowling Green Miami Michigan Tech North Dakota St. Cloud State Notre Dame Colorado College Minnesota Duluth North Dakota Minnesota Duluth Minnesota Duluth Northern Michigan Clarkson Clarkson Minnesota Duluth Minnesota State Western Michigan Colorado College Wisconsin Boston College Minnesota Minnesota Notre Dame Notre Dame Minnesota American Int’l Providence Northern Michigan Colorado College Minnesota Duluth Minnesota Duluth Air Force Arizona State Arizona State Minnesota Michigan Tech Michigan Tech Minnesota Arizona State Cornell Wisconsin Wisconsin Minnesota Duluth Bemidji State Minnesota Minnesota Omaha Denver Air Force Air Force Ohio State Colorado College Minnesota Duluth Minnesota Colorado College Minnesota Duluth Minnesota Omaha St. Cloud State Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota St. Cloud State Arizona State Notre Dame Minnesota Air Force Minnesota Air Force Minnesota Minnesota Duluth Wisconsin St. Cloud State Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Minnesota Minnesota North Dakota Minnesota Massachusetts Lake Superior St. Union Minnesota State Colorado College Minnesota Bowling Green Arizona State Colorado College Notre Dame Minnesota Duluth Northern Michigan Canisius Minnesota State Michigan Tech Colorado College Minnesota Duluth St. Lawrence

Nolan Sullivan, F * Ben Troumbly, F * Noah Tussey, F * Ryan Ullan, G Mike Vorlicky, D * Ben Ward, F * Nate Warner, F * Blaine Warnert, F * Dalton Weigel, D * Nick Williams, D * Garrett Worth, F * Brady Ziemer, D * Trevor Zins, D Bennett Zmolek, D * Will Zmolek, D * Total: 131 (HS 53, USHL

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Eden Prairie Muskegon (USHL) Eden Prairie Omaha Coleraine Greenway HS Greenway St. Cloud State Stillwater Stillwater Area HS Stillwater Minnesota Hibbing Green Bay (USHL) Hibbing/Chisholm Northern Michigan Edina Edina HS Edina Wisconsin Annandale MN Wilderness (NAHL) MAML St. Cloud State St. Cloud St. Cloud Cathedral HS SC Cathedral Minnesota Chaska Chaska HS Chaska Omaha Bloomington Aberdeen (NAHL) Breck Air Force Edina Edina HS Edina Minnesota Duluth Tri-City (USHL) Duluth East Arizona State Carver Merritt (BCHL) Holy Family St. Cloud State St. Michael Trail (BCHL) STMA UMass Lowell Rochester Rochester Century HS Century Minnesota State Rochester Cedar Rapids (USHL) Century Bemidji State 49, BCHL 9, NAHL 9, USNTDP 4, Gentry 2, Shattuck 2, CCHL 1, NAPHL 1, NCDC 1) * Committed while playing for an MSHSL team

Women’s Division I Name, Position Cheyenne Abear, F Marissa Agerter, F Paige Anderson, F Haylee Blinkhorn, F Jessica Boland, F Kate Boland, D Josie Bothun, G Mackenzie Bougerie, F CC Bowlby, F Gretchen Branton, F Sydney Breza, F Erin Brousseau, F Dani Burgen, F Addie Burton, F Bailey Burton, F Maddy Clough, D Peyton Cullaton, F Izzy Daniel, F Makenna Deering, D Abigail DeLaRosa, D Lily Delianedis, F Emma Dornseif, D Brynn DuLac, G Claire Enright, F Halle Fields, F Allie Franco, F Calla Frank, G Brenna Fuhrman, D Maddie Geer, D Rachel Golnitz, D Rory Guilday, D Olivia Haag, F Jada Habisch, F Abby Hancock, D Maggie Hanzel, D Nicole Harnett, G Kenzie Hauswirth, F Peyton Hemp, F Lyndsey Howard, D Gabby Huson, D Tella Jungels, F Vivian Jungels, D Madison Kaiser, F Katie Kaufman, F Catherine Kerin, F Meredith Killian, D Emily King, F Kelsey King, F Becca Kniss, F Kaitlyn Kotlowski, D Gabby Krause, F Annie Kuehl, F Grace Kuipers, F Quinn Kuntz, G Kailey Langefels, D Sydney Langseth, F Emma Larson, D Jenna Lawry, F Sadie Lindsay, F Lacey Martin, F Maddie Mashuga, F Mannon McMahon, F Olivia Mobley, F Ellen Nelson, D Jamie Nelson, F Taylor Nelson, F Maggie Nicholson, D Alexa Ocel, F Joslynn Olson, F/D Makayla Pahl, G Brieja Parent, F Ramsey Parent, F Sadie Peart, F Maddy Peterson, F Brooke Pioske, D Anna Podein, D Currie Putrah, F Ally Qualley, F Kylie Roberts, F Sophie Robinson, D Addi Scribner, D Jayden Seifert, D Sydney Shearen, F Hannah Skavnak, G Madelyn Skelton, F Allison Smith, D Nina Steigauf, F Taylor Stewart, D Anika Stoskopf, F Tristana Tatur, F Claire Vekich, F Skylar Vetter, G Grace Vojta, D Audrey Wethington, F Madeline Wethington, D Rilee Winters, D Emily Wisnewski, D Emily Zumwinkle, D

Hometown 2018-19 Team (Year) High School College Brainerd Brainerd/Little Falls (12) Brainerd Union Farmington Gentry Galaxy U19 (12) Gentry Academy Saint Anselm Andover Andover HS (12) Andover Bemidji State Oakdale Hill-Murray HS (12) Hill-Murray Boston University Northfield Northfield HS (10) Northfield Minnesota State Northfield Northfield HS (12) Northfield Bemidji State Forest Lake Forest Lake HS boys (11) Forest Lake Penn State St. Michael North Wright County (11) STMA St. Cloud State Edina Edina HS (12) Edina Dartmouth Wayzata Wayzata HS (10) Wayzata Clarkson Mound Shattuck-St. Mary’s (12) Shattuck Cornell Hopkins Hopkins/Park (10) Hopkins Yale Chisago City Chisago Lakes HS (9) Chisago Lakes Minnesota State Wayzata Blake School (11) Blake Minnesota Bloomington Gentry Galaxy U19 (12) Gentry Academy Providence Andover Andover HS (10) Andover Yale Overland Park, KS Lakeville North HS (12) Lakeville North Northeastern Minneapolis Blake School (12) Blake Cornell South St. Paul South St. Paul HS (10) South St. Paul Bemidji State Hugo White Bear Lake HS (12) White Bear Lake Bemidji State Edina Blake School (11) Blake Cornell Mahtomedi Mahtomedi HS (11) Mahtomedi Princeton Minnetonka Minnetonka HS (10) Minnetonka Cornell Farmington Farmington HS (9) Farmington Minnesota Andover Andover HS (10) Andover Sacred Heart Mahtomedi Hill-Murray HS (9) Hill-Murray Minnesota Hugo White Bear Lake HS (12) White Bear Lake Minnesota State Farmington Farmington HS (10) Farmington Minnesota Duluth Shoreview Hill-Murray HS (9) Hill-Murray Cornell Forest Lake Forest Lake HS (10) Forest Lake Colgate Minnetonka Minnetonka HS (10) Minnetonka Cornell Grand Rapids Benilde-St. Margaret’s (10) Benilde-SM Boston University Buffalo Buffalo HS (11) Buffalo Connecticut Maple Grove Benilde-St. Margaret’s (10) Benilde-SM Brown Rochester Rochester Lourdes HS (10) Rochester Lourdes Boston University Plymouth Armstrong/Cooper (12) New Hampshire Farmington Shattuck-St. Mary’s (12) Shattuck Quinnipiac Andover Andover HS (10) Andover Minnesota Burnsville Burnsville HS (12) Burnsville Minnesota State Edina Gentry Galaxy U19 (12) Gentry Academy Saint Anselm Edina Edina HS (11) Edina Minnesota Edina Edina HS (9) Edina Minnesota Ham Lake Andover HS (9) Andover Minnesota Stillwater Hill-Murray HS (12) Hill-Murray Merrimack Edina St. Paul United (12) Visitation Princeton St. Paul St. Paul United (11) Visitation Union St. Paul Cretin-Derham Hall (12) Cretin-DH RPI Elk River Elk River/Zimmerman (12) Elk River Minnesota State Eden Prairie Eden Prairie HS (12) Eden Prairie Franklin Pierce Warroad Warroad HS (12) Warroad Wisconsin Andover Andover HS (10) Andover Minnesota Duluth Edina Edina HS (12) Edina Princeton Eden Prairie Eden Prairie HS (10) Eden Prairie Princeton Warroad Warroad HS (12) Warroad Ohio State Eden Prairie Minnetonka HS (12) Minnetonka Holy Cross Eden Prairie Eden Prairie HS (11) Eden Prairie Minnesota State Maple Grove Maple Grove HS (12) Maple Grove Franklin Pierce Chisago City Chisago Lakes HS (10) Chisago Lakes Minnesota Duluth Minnetonka Breck School (10) Breck Minnesota Minnetonka Minnetonka HS (11) Minnetonka Boston University Anoka Anoka HS (11) Anoka Minnesota State Maple Grove Maple Grove HS (12) Maple Grove Minnesota Duluth St. Louis Park Breck School (11) Breck Quinnipiac Forest Lake Forest Lake HS (11) Forest Lake Minnesota State Andover Andover HS (11) Andover Minnesota State Carlton Cloquet-Esko-Carlton (11) Carlton Bemidji State Minnetonka Minnetonka HS (11) Minnetonka Minnesota Wayzata Wayzata HS (12) Wayzata Sacred Heart Isanti Hill-Murray HS (12) Hill-Murray RIT Rochester Rochester Mayo HS (12) Rochester Mayo Minnesota Forest Lake Forest Lake HS (11) Forest Lake Minnesota Duluth Blaine Blaine HS (12) Blaine Ohio State Grand Rapids/Greenway (12) Grand Rapids Quinnipiac Grand Rapids Princeton Princeton HS (12) Princeton RPI Mound Mound Westonka HS (10) Mound Westonka Vermont Minneapolis Benilde-St. Margaret’s (10) Benilde-SM Vermont Faribault Shattuck-St. Mary’s (12) Shattuck Dartmouth Brooklyn Park Breck School (11) Breck Merrimack Edina Edina HS (10) Edina Boston University Brainerd Brainerd/Little Falls (11) Brainerd Dartmouth Woodbury East Ridge HS (12) East Ridge Ohio State Farmington Farmington HS (10) Farmington Minnesota State White Bear Lake White Bear Lake HS (12) White Bear Lake Minnesota Rogers Rogers HS (10) Rogers Minnesota State Isanti Cambridge/Isanti HS (11) Cambridge/Isanti Vermont Rochester Rochester Lourdes HS (11) Roch. Lourdes Union Oakdale Hill-Murray HS (11) Hill-Murray Quinnipiac Rochester Shattuck-St. Mary’s (12) Shattuck Minnesota Duluth Roseau Roseau HS (11) Roseau Bemidji State Maple Grove Maple Grove HS (10) Maple Grove Quinnipiac Grand Rapids/Greenway (10) Grand Rapids Bemidji State Coleraine Lakeville North HS boys (10) Lakeville North Minnesota Lakeville Edina Blake School (12) Blake Yale Edina Blake School (11) Blake Minnesota Edina Blake School (12) Blake Minnesota Brook Park Cambridge-Isanti/M/PC (9) Pine City Minnesota Plymouth Wayzata HS (12) Wayzata Clarkson Excelsior Breck School (10) Breck Minnesota Total: 98 (HS 91, Shattuck 4, Gentry 3) Know another Minnesotan that has committed to a Division I hockey program? Let us know at editor@letsplayhockey.com

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Bob Naegele, Jr., 1939-2018

Minnesota native was instrumental in the return of the NHL to the State of Hockey

High School Boys School Bloomington Jefferson Burnsville Cambridge-Isanti Chisago Lakes Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Cretin-Derham Hall Dodge County East Grand Forks Hopkins Lake of the Woods Lakeville South New Prague North St. Paul Red Wing Redwood Valley St. Louis Park St. Paul Academy Totino-Grace Virginia/MIB Waconia Worthington

2017-18 Coach Jeff Lindquist Janne Kivihalme Chris Sylvester Cale Arhart (interim) Kevin Smalley Jim O’Neill Chris Ernest Scott Koberinski Cory Peterson Don Krause A.J. Bucchino Chris Lonke Nate Peasley Bob Rajanen/Anthony Boser Blair Wassengeso Colin Hohman Matt Funk Brian Murphy Reed Larson Patrick Lenton Paul Olsen

2018-19 Coach Mike Terwilliger Steve Beaulieu Jared Ziebarth Cale Arhart Shea Walters Matt Funk Nick Worden Tyler Palmiscno Dave Bakken Brent Olson Janne Kivihalme Cory Lonke Rick Hill Tony Casci Joe Stremcha Andy Sackrison Eddie Wynne Adam Sharratt Cale Finseth Andy Mair Tyler Nienkerk

2017-18 Coach Casey Reierson Ronda Engelhardt Mark Nordvall Corey Bustrom Kristi King Jaclyn Martin Gretchen Norby Sean Storie Jim Enright Tom Kulenkamp Dale Sager Chris Erickson Mark Johnson Joe Mohelsky Keith Radloff/Steve Persian Dan Paur Blair Hovel Scott Haley Amanda Monkman Nick Thibault Emilie Brigham Nate Mauer n/a

2018-19 Coach Michael Johnson Keith Radloff (interim) Dave Carothers Shannon Skelton David Cole Tim Moe Scott Piepkorn Stephanie Erickson Brian Larson Kim McClintick Brian Ballenger Ryan St. Martin Tim Morris Chris Gamst Sean Fish Sarah Murray Jason Brown Nicole Olson Rand Roeske Mark Chamernick Cory Denney Mark Johnson Jen Hempel/Leah Johnson

2017-18 Coach Charlie Burggraf Don Lucia Bob Motzko

2018-19 Coach Chris McKelvie Bob Motzko Brett Larson

2017-18 Coach Jason Gregoire Jennifer Kranz

2018-19 Coach Maureen Greiner Nick Thibault

2017-18 Coach Jack Brodt

2018-19 Coach Jack Brodt/Ronda Engelhardt

High School Girls School Bemidji Breck Buffalo Cambridge-Isanti/M/PC Centennial Crookston Detroit Lakes Duluth Marshall East Grand Forks East Ridge Elk River/Zimmerman Hopkins/Park Lakeville South Moose Lake Orono Owatonna Prairie Centre Red Wing River Lakes St. Cloud Icebreakers St. Francis/North Branch St. Paul United Waconia

College Men School Bethel Minnesota St. Cloud State

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Pro Women Team Minnesota Whitecaps

Mr. Hockey gets his ring

Former Minnesota Wild Chairman Robert O. Naegele, Jr. passed away due to complications from cancer today in the Twin Cities, with his family by his side. The Wild is wearing a patch with the initials BN on their jerseys for the remainder of this season, starting with Thursday’s game at the Los Angeles Kings.

Naegele lived a life inspired by his State of Hockey roots. He was a born and bred Minnesotan who grew up skating on the rinks in community arenas around the Twin Cities. He played goalie for his Minnetonka High School hockey team. Naegele graduated from Dartmouth College in 1961 and was married to his wife, Ellis, for 58 years, raising three daughters and a son together. While the Naegeles have lived in Naples, Fla., since 1994, they spent time in Minnesota enjoying their 10 grandchildren and cheering for the Wild.

In the late 1990s Naegele, along with his son Bob Naegele III, were part of an informal association of hockey enthusiasts whose dream was to see the return of NHL hockey to Minnesota. Over time, he stepped up to become the lead investor of the group, and partnered with Saint Paul Mayor Norm Coleman and Governor Arne Carlson to finish the job. Minnesota hockey fans realized that impossible dream: on June 25, 1997, the NHL announced that Saint Paul was awarded an expansion franchise.

The Minnesota Wild played its first regular season game in the brand new Xcel Energy Center on Oct. 11, 2000. That night, Naegele honored the sellout crowd in a pregame ceremony - the No. 1 sweater was retired, the first in team history, in honor of the fans. The Wild owner explained that it was a tribute to the support and passion

High School Games of the Week set for TRIA Rink Following the inaugural Boys High School All Star Prospects Game this past Saturday, the State of Hockey is excited to announce the 2018-19 Game of the Week, presented

by Adidas at TRIA Rink.

“Hockey in Minnesota is an important part of our state’s heritage and our tremendous passion for high school hockey is at the core of our culture. The Minnesota

Minnesota Minute Men Executive Loren Feldkamp and Mr. Hockey Chairman Marty Mjelleli present Sammy Walker from Edina High School his prestigious 2018 Mr. Hockey ring. Walker a Tampa Bay Lightning draftee is currently a freshman for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Photo: Walt Barry

the fans provided to the organization since the franchise was awarded. “You are the ones who brought the NHL back home, where it belongs,” he proclaimed. The Wild would go on to sell out its first 409 games played in team history.

Naegele served as Chairman of Minnesota Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and was the majority owner of the Minnesota Wild until the NHL Board of Governors approved Leipold’s purchase of the team and its related entities on April 10, 2008.

In addition to owning the Wild, Naegele was passionately involved in many hockey ventures, i n c l u d i n g Rollerblade, the National Inline Hockey Association, Mission-Itech, and Athletica/Sport Systems Unlimited.

Statement from Bob Naegele III, son of Bob Naegele, Jr. and former Minnesota Wild Board Member: We are deeply saddened by the loss of our much-loved ‘Pop.’ While he had many professional and business successes in his life, the pinnacle for him was to play his part in bringing an NHL team back to the State of Hockey. The Minnesota Wild was never about him. Mom and Pop were happily on the beach in Florida enjoying the start of retirement in 1997 when the opportunity arose to bring an NHL franchise back to Minnesota. When Gary Bettman said, “we love your market and your investor group, we never wanted to leave Minnesota, but I need one person I can call when I need to get decisions made,” Pop stepped forward and said, “Ok, I will do it.” From day one, for him, it was all about the fans and the amazing Minnesota hockey heritage. It is a testament for how he lived his life.

Date Wednesday, Nov. 21 Saturday, Dec. 8 Saturday, Dec. 15 Wednesday, Jan. 9 Saturday, Jan. 12 Saturday, Jan. 26 Wednesday, Feb. 6 Wednesday, Feb. 13 Saturday, Feb. 16

Away Red Wing Cloquet-Esko-Carlton Cretin-Derham Hall Roseville Holy Family Catholic Andover Apple Valley Stillwater Waseca

Wild has an overriding mission to 'create a greater State of Hockey' and by showcasing high school teams at the new TRIA Rink at Treasure Island Center, we hope to inspire the next generation of players around the State of Hockey to dream of representing their hometown when it’s their turn, “ said Jamie Spencer, Minnesota Wild Executive Vice President, Business Development.

Home Rochester John Marshall Eagan Wayzata Woodbury Blaine White Bear Lake Rosemount East Ridge Marshall

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Jimmy Schuldt continued from page 5

Not just talk In his first three seasons of college hockey, Schuldt scored 83 points from his blue-line position, catching the eyes of several pro scouts. Certainly the scouts noticed his character, too. This year, he is in his third season as a Huskies captain, a leader that new coach Brett Larson has been able to count on from the moment he arrived at St. Cloud State.

“It’s not just talk with him,” Larson said.

“In all honesty, he lives it. He’s certainly a high-end character who definitely puts the team first.

“His leadership is by inclusion. There are no freshmen, sophomores, juniors or seniors – just all Huskies. He wants to make everybody better for the good of the team.

That’s how he lives it.”

Culture keeper Schuldt said he’s simply taking what he’s learned in his time at St. Cloud State and passing it on. He said the culture at the school is not built on players trying to earn pro contracts but, instead, on trying to make

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Train your brain the Huskies the best they can be.

“It starts at the top,” he said. “Put the guy next to you first. If everyone does that, it makes it easier for everyone.”

There seems to be little doubt that Schuldt will get his shot at the NHL, a dream for any young hockey player. But he also has something special going on right now with his St. Cloud State teammates.

4 tips for putting the team first Here are some tips from Jimmy Schuldt on putting your team first: • “Be a positive teammate. I think about guys who are fun to be around, who show up to the rink and work hard. That’s something you want from your teammates.”

• “Hockey is a game, and games are supposed to be fun. Show up with a good attitude to the rink.”

•”Hold yourself accountable in all aspects of the game. If you do that, you can hold the team accountable. You can’t be critical if you’re not doing it to yourself.”

• “The No. 1 thing in leadership is to be a hard worker and to be an example. Actions are more important than words.”

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developing opportunities to exploit. I also found the program helped me with my positioning without the puck.”

It doesn’t have to take long. In just two sessions a week a player will typically see gains on ice after 6 to 8 weeks of training.

One group that got on the bus early last year was the Minnetonka High School boys team. In 2018 they won the State AA Championship, the Section 2 AA crown and were Lake Conference Co-Champions. They were an offensive juggernaut, scoring 177 goals, the second most in school history. The Minnetonka boys won 13 games in row enroute to being crowned state champs.

Runs like this aren’t commonplace at any level in any sport.

“Our kids started using IntelliGym early last season. It led to significant improvement and quickly,” said Coach Sean Goldsworthy.

“IntelliGym had our guys seeing the ice better. It played a real role in our success and we’ve stressed its importance again this year,” continued Goldsworthy.

In a hockey mad state like Minnesota players and coaches are always looking for a leg up. The mental side of the game is too often overlooked. There is proven tech out there that works.

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continued from page 11 Frank Serratore, who hosted the Cougars and their families, providing a tour of the Air Force Academy campus and the Falcons’ rink and training facilities. That afternoon, the team visited the picturesque Garden of the Gods.

The next day, the team headed further into the mountains, where they spent the morning whitewater rafting on Clear Creek and the afternoon at the Devil’s Thumb Ranch in Winter Park, where the team split into three groups and participated in hatchetthrowing, lassoing, and wall-climbing competitions.

The travelers took in a Colorado Rockies game from the “Rockpile” (the bleachers in Coors Field), where the team saw a walkoff home run for the home team, as the playoff-bound Rockies defeated the thendefending World Series champion Houston Astros. Other activities included day trips to

Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park, friendly competitions at Top Golf, and team meals on Pearl Street, next to the Colorado University campus.

Senior captain Xan Brouillet said, “It was an incredible week spending time with my teammates, getting to do something we all love while being in a place that looks totally different from home.”

Hermes added, “It’s an unreal opportunity to get away from home to grow as a team and have unique experiences as a team.”

Of the trip, Centennial assistant coach Ted Cheesebrough, the architect of 10 such trips for his high school teams over the past 13 years, said, “We want to have fun with hockey – and we aren’t going to be bound the same, everyday conventions that hold teams, players and coaches back. Get busy living or get busy dying!”

Update NA3HL Showcase set for Dec. 16-18 The 2018 NA3HL Showcase is set for Dec. 16-18, at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine, Minn. This season marks the ninth straight year the NA3HL will hold a leaguewide Showcase, which features some of the best junior talent in the United States.

All NA3HL teams will play three regularseason games at the Showcase, which is annually one of the most well-attended and scouted events of the entire season for the league, attracting college and junior scouts alike. The NA3HL Showcase brings every NA3HL team under one roof, which allows scouts to see all the great talent the league has to offer. Not only does the showcase see a large presence of NCAA scouts but NAHL Central Scouting is also in attendance, furthering the chances for players to earn a call up to the NAHL. The 2018-19 season marks the ninth for the NA3HL, which is one of two USA Hockey-certified Tier III junior leagues. This past season, no other league has had more movement and advanced more players onto play in the NAHL than the NA3HL. The NA3HL is also the only league that has an exclusive NAHL tendering system available only to NA3HL players. This sets the stage for a proven and quantifiable NA3HL-NAHL pipeline as the NA3HL continues to make their mark in advancement of players. A total of 51 former NA3HL players played in the NAHL during the 2017-18 regular season. In addition, 24 more current NA3HL

players were tendered by NAHL teams to play in the NAHL for the 2018-19 season.

The NA3HL also saw over 150+ college commitments in 2017-18. Almost 70 percent of those college commitments were NCAA commitments.

“The timing of the NA3HL Showcase is perfect for our teams and for the college and junior scouts in attendance. This event is all about the opportunity for the players.

The record number of advancement of NA3HL players to the NAHL is a direct result of the unique relationship the two leagues share and the exposure players are getting at NA3HL events like the Showcase,” said NAHL Commissioner and President Mark Frankenfeld.

Another benefit of the NA3HL’s direct relationship with the NAHL is the presence of NAHL Central Scouting. A team of dedicated and knowledgeable scouts will be on hand at the Showcase evaluating NA3HL players in a true unbiased manner. That information on all players is then organized and provided to NAHL teams and college coaches. In a system that no other junior league in the United States has, individual player scouting profiles are then uploaded into the Rink Net database, the same service used by NCAA and NHL teams. NAHL Central Scouting is lead by Tony Zasowski, Director of Player of Personnel for the NAHL, NA3HL and NAPHL. His primary role is to coordinate the scouting at all events, and to promote player advancement and to supply information to NAHL, NCAA and other junior and collegiate coaches.

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Leading Scorers PLAYER Mike Padgeon Eric Melso Zach Bell Chuck Bay Greg Simmons Misha Akatnov Jake Berry Markus Cook

TEAM BNG BNG BNG MKE BNG MIS MKE BNG

P F F F F F F D F

GP 24 22 21 20 24 12 18 24

G 25 23 24 21 27 28 9 25

A 38 39 31 31 24 21 39 22

PTS 63 62 55 52 51 49 48 47

Defenseman Scoring PLAYER Jake Berry Cole Ouellette JP Chauvin Cole Therrien Mitch Dolese Trevor Christopher

TEAM MKE LEA LEA CCD LOU SKY

P D D D D D D

GP 18 19 19 16 20 20

G 9 9 10 14 13 7

A 39 34 31 20 15 19

PTS 48 43 41 34 28 26

Save Percentage PLAYER Jeff Zero Viktor Wennberg Connor Poczos Noah Kinsinger Thomas Sullivan Drew Scites

TEAM BNG GFL NIO MID BNG GFL

GPI 11 7 7 7 10 11

MINS 575 419 380 420 476 658

W-L-OTL-SOL 9-1-0-0 6-1-0-0 6-0-0-0 6-1-0-0 5-2-0-0 9-2-0-0

GAA 1.67 1.86 1.74 1.57 2.39 2.10

SV% .946 .945 .941 .931 .931 .930

MINS W-L-OTL-SOL SV% 422 7-0-0-0 .924 420 6-1-0-0 .931 360 5-0-0-0 .917 575 9-1-0-0 .946 380 6-0-0-0 .941 * More stats on NA3HL.com

GAA 1.56 1.57 1.67 1.67 1.74

Goals-Against Average PLAYER TEAM GPI Daniel Miller LEA 7 Noah Kinsinger MID 7 Hunter Raye LEA 6 Jeff Zero BNG 11 Connor Poczos NIO 7 * bold indicates Minnesota native

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News & Notes

Lund commits to Air Foce The Minot Minotauros announced that forward Keenan Lund has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for the Air Force Academy of Atlantic Hockey.

Lund, 20, is currently in his final season of playing junior hockey, which has been spent in both the NAHL and NA3HL. The 5-11, 183-pound native of Sartell, Minn., is currently leading the first-place Minotauros in scoring this season with 22 points (6 goals, 16 assists) in 21 games played.

Overall in his two-year NAHL career, Lund has recorded 40 points in 67 games played.

Lund is a true ladder of development success story. After playing high school hockey in Minnesota for Sartell-St. Stephen High, he started his junior hockey career in the NA3HL with the Granite City Lumberjacks.

During the 2016-17 season, Lund recorded 34 points in 45 games played and had seven points in 10 playoff games, helping the Lumberjacks to the NA3HL’s Fraser Cup Championship.

Lund was also selected to and played in the 2017 NA3HL Top Prospects Tournament where he had four points in three games and made the Minotauros the next season via the tryout process.

Lund becomes the first Tauro to commit during the 2018-19 season and 40th NCAA DI player overall. He is the second current Tauro to head to Air Force joining Connor McGinnis.

“There are so many benefits of playing for Air Force. I love the coaching staff, and it will be a great place for me, I think I’ll do very well there,” said Lund, who plans to study management at the Air Force Academy. “My hard work has shown that if you don’t make an NAHL team coming out of high school if you keep working at your game you can reach your goals.”

“Keenan wasn’t handed anything. He was one of the last forwards we invited to training camp last year. He put in a lot of extra work after practice and earned his way into the lineup,” said Minot head coach Marty Murray. “He’s a good kid, he’s worked hard and that’s the type of kid you root for.”

NAHL numbers steady in Scouting list The NAHL is pleased to announce that the player recognition on the latest NHL’s November Prospects to Watch list for 2018 draft-eligible players stayed steady with the latest release of NHL Central Scouting’s players to watch in North America and Europe.

Five current NAHL players are ranked on the Prospects to Watch list for 2019 drafteligible players. An additional nine players are still among those that are not ranked, but still on the NHL Central Scouting Watch List. The total list included 14 players that are currently playing in the NAHL this season and one former player in another league.

The record-breaking 331 NCAA commitments this past season and 1,345 NCAA commitments and 21 NHL Draft picks in the last five years have coincided with an increased presence on the annual NHL Central Scouting players to watch list. To date, the NAHL current has 106 NCAA commitments during the 2018-19 season.

The lists, comprised of A, B and C players for the upcoming season in each of the major junior hockey leagues, are sent to NHL team scouts for the purpose of track-

ing the top draft-eligible players entering the 2018-19 season. All A skaters have been identified as potential first-round picks, while B players are considered second- or third-round candidates. The players on the C list are thought to be fourth-, fifth- or sixthround possibilities. Central Scouting's preliminary rankings will be revealed in November. That list includes the top 25 prospects for each of the various leagues throughout North America and Europe.

New this season with the A, B, and C lists, an NHL Central Scouting Players to Watch list was also released. Along with the five NAHL C-ranked players on the list, NHL Central Scouting is currently tracking nine more NAHL players listed below as WATCH players (potential to be on the A, B, or C list in the future). Players play up or down, and on and off the list as the season progresses.

Current NAHL ranked players on the list (alphabetical): Nicklas Andrews, D, Brookings; Joey Foss, D, Odessa; Jackson Jutting, F, MN Magicians; Dennis Westergard, G, Kenai River; Jack Williams, G, Springfield.

Current NAHL Players listed as Players to Watch (alphabetical): Erik Bargholtz, F, Janesville; Jeff Bertrand, F, Wilkes-Barre/ Scranton; Dylan Davies, D, Austin; McLean Dorr, G, Brookings; Ethan Haider, G, MN Magicians; Kirklan Irey, F, Bismarck; Chase Sakic, F, Brookings; Camden Thiesing, F, Chippewa; Samuel Vyletelka, G, WilkesBarre/Scranton.

NAHL players now in another league: Isaiah Saville, G, Tri-City Storm/USHL (MN Magicians, 2017-18)

Komuls commits to Alaska The Kenai River Brown Bears announced that defenseman Markuss Komuls has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for the University of Alaska-Fairbanks.

When he was just 16, Komuls left his home country of Latvia to come to the United States and pursue his goal of playing college hockey. After time in Vermont, Pennsylvania and now Alaska, Komuls announced his commitment to play college hockey for the Nanooks. He is the second Kenai River player to go Division I this season, joining Cam McDonald.

“He sacrificed a lot,” Brown Bears head coach Josh Petrich said. “He’s given up a lot of time with his family and friends, and time in his own country, to achieve this.”

Komuls, now 20, was traded to the Brown Bears just four games into last season.

Since then his opinion of Alaska has evolved, allowing him to commit to spending four more years in the state.

“When we first traded for him, he wasn’t sold on the idea of coming to Alaska,” Petrich said. “He’s learned to enjoy it.”

Petrich said Komuls is professional and thorough in everything he does, from taking care of his body to the extensive college search that has played out for a year and a half. Petrich said he congratulated Komuls on the commitment, and Komuls asked him another question. “I had to say, ‘Markuss, this is the time to tell you congratulations.

This isn’t the time for more questions,’” Petrich said. “He’s such a methodical kid.”

Komuls had eight goals and 27 assists for the Bears in 49 games last season, and also was namedNAHL Defenseman of the Month. He was also selected to and played in the 2018 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament for the Midwest Division Team.

This year, he has four goals and 11 assists for 15 points in 20 games, which ranks tied for seventh among all NAHL defensemen.

2018-19 NAHL College Commitments John Stampohar Noah Wilson

Aberdeen Wings Brad Belisle Pierson Brandon Kyle Mandleur Adam Pitters Joey Strada Dalton Weigel

Bemidji State Air Force Vermont Bowling Green Arizona State Air Force

Amarillo Bulls Jason Brancheau Logan Jenuwine

Ferris State Western Michigan

Austin Bruins Dylan Davies Che Landikusic Brett Miller Carson Riddle Anthony Stark* Levi Stauber

Rensselaer Lake Superior State RPI Western Michigan Colgate Michigan Tech

Bismarck Bobcats Christian Brune George Grannis Kirklan Irey Clark Kerner Jacob Marti John Roberts Adam Stacho Julian Timba Mitch Walinski

Merrimack Clarkson Bemidji State UMass Lowell Air Force Northern Michigan American Int’l American Int’l Air Force

Brookings Blizzard Nicklas Andrews Sam Antenucci Kendrick Frost thomas Magnavite

Colorado College Colorado College Army St. Mary’s

Chippewa Steel Joshua Langford Dylan Moulton Hunter Weiss

Maine Bowling Green Notre Dame

Corpus Christi Ice Rays Brady Bjork Anthony Firriolo Brian Kramer Aleksi Peltonen Nick Seitz Coltan Wilkie

Notre Dame Army Robert Morris Wisconsin Princeton Colorado College

Fairbanks Ice Dogs Dylan Abbott Jax Murray

Minnesota State Arizona State

Canisius Army

Jamestown Rebels Nick Petruolo Alex Roy Colin Schmidt

Union Omaha Minnesota

Janesville Jets Erik Bargholtz Cole Brady Christophe Fillion* Brenden MacLaren Garrett Nieto

Michigan State Arizona State Quinnipiac Ferris State Union

Johnstown Tomahawks Joey Baez Cam Hebert Roman Kraemer Samuel Solensky

Alabama Huntsville Robert Morris Robert Morris Bemidji State

Kenai River Brown Bears Markuss Komuls Alaska Cam McDonald* Providence Lone Star Brahmas Joseph Berg* Sam Brennan Blake Evennou* Matt Guerra Ben Pirko Vilho Saariluoma Jakub Sirota Michal Stinil

Princeton Air Force Ferris State Bentley Union Bentley Maine American Int’l

Maryland Black Bears Patrick Choi Marek Wazny

Bentley New Hampshire

Minnesota Magicians Ethan Haider Jack Jensen Jackson Jutting Tino Passarelli Jack Robbel

Clarkson Minnesota Colorado College Miami Lake Superior State

Minnesota Wilderness Kaleb Johnson Ben Ward

North Dakota St. Cloud State

Minot Minotauros Keenan Lund Cristophe Tellier*

Air Force Quinnipiac

New Jersey Titans Chris Garbe Kyle Jeffers Thomas Lacombe Oli MacDonald* Ryan Naumovski Zach Nazzarett Trevor Peca James Wiseman

Brown American Int’l Union Omaha Niagara Miami Miami Connecticut

Northeast Generals Louis Boudon David Fessenden Brady Gaudette John Jaworski Connor Marshall Trevor Smith

Lake Superior State Alabama-Huntsville Maine Sacred Heart Brown Vermont

Odessa Jackalopes James Crossman Patrick Dawson Eric Huss Carson Pearce

Brown Sacred Heart Army Clarkson

Shreveport Mudbugs Justin Cmunt Gueorgui Fedulov Cole Quisenberry*

Mercyhurst Mercyhurst Brown

Springfield Jr. Blues Spencer DenBeste Evan Fear* Jack Williams

Lake Superior State Quinnipiac Michigan State

Topeka RoadRunners Max Finner Chad Hillebrand* Dallas Tulik

Ferris State Alaska Anchorage Ferris State

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights Jacob Badal Western Michigan Jeff Belstrand Penn State Adrian Danchenko Alabama-Huntsville Lincoln Hatten Army Greg Japchen Omaha Evan Orr Michigan Tech Davis Pennington Omaha Zach Stejskal Minnesota Duluth Gabe Temple Michigan Tech *NAHL Alumni Brady Lindauer*

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2018-19 NAHL Standings & Stats Central Division Team GP Minot 21 Austin 20 Aberdeen 17 Bismarck 19 MN Wilderness 20 Brookings 19

W 15 12 11 11 11 3

L 6 5 4 7 8 14

OTL 0 0 1 1 1 1

SOL 0 3 1 0 0 1

PTS 30 27 24 23 23 8

GF 80 59 62 61 58 40

GA 53 39 42 53 50 84

DIFF 27 20 20 8 8 -44

PCT 0.714 0.675 0.706 0.605 0.575 0.211

PIM 290 284 288 291 206 257

East Division Johnstown New Jersey Jamestown Maryland Northeast W-B/Scranton

23 22 21 22 19 21

19 13 11 7 7 6

4 9 8 10 10 14

0 0 1 3 1 1

0 0 1 2 1 0

38 26 24 19 16 13

93 79 56 53 54 45

55 68 59 75 70 68

38 11 -3 -22 -16 -23

0.826 0.591 0.571 0.432 0.421 0.310

314 452 297 465 315 398

Midwest Division MN Magicians 22 Janesville 22 Fairbanks 20 Springfield 21 Kenai River 20 Chippewa 23

17 11 9 9 9 5

5 8 8 9 10 16

0 2 1 2 0 1

0 1 2 1 1 1

34 25 21 21 19 12

67 46 57 58 51 46

49 58 53 60 51 76

18 -12 4 -2 0 -30

0.773 0.568 0.525 0.500 0.475 0.261

510 308 302 291 358 291

South Division Amarillo 19 Topeka 22 Lone Star 20 Shreveport 20 Odessa 18 Corpus Christi 19

13 11 10 9 8 8

3 9 7 8 9 10

1 1 2 0 0 1

2 1 1 3 1 0

29 24 23 21 17 17

75 58 42 56 52 48

44 67 44 60 60 58

31 -9 -2 -4 -8 -10

0.763 0.545 0.575 0.525 0.472 0.447

246 309 370 507 421 343

Leading Scorers PLAYER TEAM Samuel Solensky JHT Carson Briere JHT Cameron Hebert NJT Ryan Naumovski NJT Cameron Buhl MNM Louis Boudon NTE Kyle Jeffers NJT Three players with 23 points

P F F F F F F F

GP 23 23 23 22 22 19 22

G 12 14 9 8 8 7 14

A 25 17 18 18 17 18 10

PTS 37 31 27 26 25 25 24

Defenseman Scoring PLAYER TEAM Brenden Datema AMA Sam Malinski BIS Lincoln Erne MNT Three players with 16 points

P D D D

GP 19 19 21

G 11 7 3

A 11 10 14

PTS 22 17 17

Save Percentage PLAYER TEAM Jack Robbel MNM Kyle McClellan AUS Carter McPhail JHT Zach Stejskal WBS Cole Brady JNE * bold indicates Minnesota native

GPI 7 11 14 15 16

MINS 365 670 819 837 921 * More NAHL

W-L-OTL-SOL GAA 6-0-0-0 1.48 7-3-0-1 1.52 12-1-0-0 1.91 6-7-1-0 2.72 8-5-1-1 2.15 stats on nahl.com

SV% .954 .943 .938 .932 .929

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By Jim DenHollander USPHL.com The USPHL Premier’s Midwest-West had its biggest standings adjustment of the season to date at the Islanders Hockey Club Showcase on the east coast between Nov. 15-19.

For the first time this season, representatives from six of the eight USPHL Premier divisions went head to head.

With eight points or less eligible for every team involved, it’s not surprising the division’s biggest shakeup of the campaign so far occurred just outside of Boston.

First the winners: Already leading the division, the Hudson Havoc gave itself a little breathing room with a shootout win against the Jr. Bruins, an overtime loss against the Tampa Bay Juniors and an impressive regulation victory against the Connecticut Nighthawks, a dominant force from the Northeast Division.

The Havoc also dropped a regulation loss to the Florida Junior Blades.

The Minnesota Blue Ox also made its presence felt with wins in wins in three of four games – 3-1 against the New Jersey

Teams see various fortunes at Islanders Hockey Club Showcase Rockets; 6-1 against the Jersey Shore Whalers and 8-1 against the Hartford Jr. Wolfpack while falling 4-0 to Springfield Pics. As a result, the Blue Ox vaulted into second place in the division, four points behind the Havoc, heading into the Thanksgiving Break.

The Minnesota Moose wrapped up a solid weekend with six points having defeated the Syracuse Stars 2-1; the Toledo Cherokee 4-3 and the New Jersey Rockets 8-3 while coming up short 3-0 against the Islanders.

The Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings appeared to be the only other Midwest-West entry with a .500 record, opening with an impressive 5-2 win against the New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs and wrapping up with a 4-0 shutout against the Jersey Shore Whalers with losses against the host Islanders and Jersey Hitmen in between.

The Dells Ducks fell from second to fourth in the division heading to the break with a shootout loss against the Boston Bandits as its lone point on the weekend. The Minnesota Mullets collected just two points, taking a 5-3 win against Jersey Shore but

Player profile: Nate Holm, Minnesota Mullets

By Joshua Boyd USPHL.com

Nate Holm has put together a great start to the season for the Mullets serving up both quantity and quality.

Over the past four seasons, Holm has honed his craft and developed into an offensive and emotional leader for the Mullets. In a telephone interview recently, Holm said he thought his biggest improvement over the previous three seasons has been in his shot and skating.

“This year I’m almost a goal a game and I think that’s a big factor. I’ve worked a lot on my shot and during the off season I worked on getting a lot faster,” said the forward. “I think those are my two biggest things now.”

Mullets Head Coach Chris Walby is admittedly biased but he is certain of one thing “He is the best player in the league,” summed up the coach in a recent telephone interview.

While his Division leading statistics back that argument up, it is the clutch ability of Holm that makes him stand out.

“He scores big goals,” said the coach.

“Check out how many game-winners he has (four).”

That stat is indeed impressive – almost half of his team’s game winners and right there with Adam Peterson of the Riverkings and Drake Barnish of the Hudson Havoc who also have four apiece.

Holm appreciated the assessment and

said he said he wants the puck in the clutch situations.

“Yeah, I’d have to say (I want the puck),” said Holm “In those big moments – I have two overtime goals – but especially in those moments when we really need that final goal, I try my hardest to get myself in a situation where I can bury that puck or move it, so we can get that win.”

Holm calls Hastings, Minn., home – about 45 minutes from Blaine so he gets a chance to play in front of family and friends often. It’s nice to play junior in his home state.

“I grew up and played high school hockey here. I just love Minnesota hockey. Playing on a Minnesota team, there’s a big chunk of Minnesota boys that play with it. I love it. I hope when my junior career is done, I can play college in Minnesota somewhere.”

That option should be open as Holm has clearly generated interest from several schools across the country.

The Midwest-West Division has seen parity in a big way this season with teams moving up and down the standings based on weekend performances. Holm says he has a good feeling about the Mullets though.

“Just coming into this year, it felt like we were going to have a really good season,” said Holm. “After seeing some of the new guys that have come in this season and what we’ve done so far, I think we can finish in the top three this year and make a push toward [USPHL] Nationals.”

dropping its other games against South Shore, Twin City and Northern Cyclones.

The Rum River Mallards and Kasson Vipers both picked up a single win and the Steele County Blades were the lone team out of action as they will instead attend the east coast event in January.

Following are a few random statistical points gathered from the season to this point: • As a division, the Midwest-West finished at 12-16-1-1 in game results available at press time. At the earlier Showcase event, the division finished around .500 as well, so it appears that while competitive with each other, the Midwest-West teams will need to pick up their game in the postseason if they want to advance at the National Championship round.

• The overall points leader for the Midwest-West at the Thanksgiving Break is Nate Holm (‘98/Hastings, Minn.), a fourth year junior for the Minnesota Mullets. Holm has collected 31 points (14 goals, 17 assists) in 20 games played so far, ranking him five points in front of Mullets teammate Tyler Kulas (‘99/Janesville, Wis.) and second year Dells Ducks forward Stone Stelzl (‘99/Blaine, Minn.). Adam Peterson (’98/ Chicago, Ill.), a fourth-year junior with the Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings has 25 points and Philip Schader (‘98/Klagenfurt, Austria) rounds out the Division’s top five with 24 points.

• While the Havoc possesses plenty of tools up front, it is the transition game and offensive abilities of some veteran blue liners that have helped the team go from worst to first so far this season. The Havoc has the top three scoring defensemen, led by captain, Ben Lamm (‘98/Ludington, Mich.) with 18 points (goal, 17 assists) and closely followed by Chris Dusek (‘99/Dallas, Texas – seven goals, nine assists) and Case Moioffer (‘98/Balsam Lake, Wis. – two goals, 14 assists) with 16 points each. Beckett Patten (‘99/Bozeman, Mont.) of the Ducks and Jordan Stear (‘01/Frisco, Texas) round out the top five with 14 points apiece.

• Hudson’s Cal Ambrose (‘99/Wayzata, Minn.) leads all three primary categories for goaltenders with nine victories, a 2.09 Goals Against Average and a .931 Save Percentage. Josh Greune (‘98/Raleigh, NC) from the Blue Ox is not far behind, ranking third in wins with six, second in Goals Against at 2.41 and tied for third in Save Percentage at .921. Emil Norrman (‘98/Kungsbacka, Sweden) is also among the leaders for the Ducks with seven wins and a second best Save Percentage of .925. Rum River keeper, Parker Swanson (‘98/Hopkins, Minn.) has a 2.53 Goals Against and is even with Greune at .921 Save Percentage.

USPHL Premier Midwest West Standings & Stats Team Hudson MN Blue Ox WI Rapids Dells MN Moose MN Mullets Rum River Kasson Steele County

GP 19 18 20 24 19 20 18 18 15

W 14 12 11 11 11 9 7 4 4

L 4 6 8 12 8 9 10 13 11

OTL 1 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0

SOL 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

PTS 28 24 23 23 22 20 15 9 8

GF 74 74 64 73 61 56 55 50 29

GA 43 48 50 77 51 64 56 103 61

DIFF 31 26 14 -4 10 -8 -1 -53 -32

PCT .737 .667 .575 .479 .579 .500 .417 .250 .267

Leading Scorers PLAYER Nate Holm Tyler Kulas Stone Stelzl Adam Peterson Philip Schader Cole Creger Justin Gibbons Wyatt Knipfer Dylan Marty Oscar Saarinen Max Wigfield Riley Enderle Eric Worre Connor Aguilar Ben Lamm Ryan Stokes Thimo Ely Dylan Hullaby Vadim Kiryakov Nick Mueller Alec Scarsella

TEAM MUL MUL DEL WRR MOX WRR KSV HUD HUD HUD HUD MOX MOX DEL HUD KSV WRR MUL SCB MOX DEL

P F F F F F F F F F F F F F F D F F F F D F

GP 20 20 23 17 18 20 18 19 19 19 19 18 18 23 19 17 20 20 11 18 19

G 14 9 10 14 11 10 11 11 4 7 9 11 6 7 1 7 6 7 10 5 5

A 17 17 16 11 13 12 9 9 16 13 11 8 13 11 17 11 11 10 7 12 12

PTS 31 26 26 25 24 22 20 20 20 20 20 19 19 18 18 18 17 17 17 17 17

Defenseman Scoring PLAYER Ben Lamm Nick Mueller Chris Dusek Case Moioffer Beckett Patten Jordan Stear

TEAM HUD MOX HUD HUD DEL WRR

P D D D D D D

GP 19 18 17 18 23 20

G 1 5 7 2 3 1

A 17 12 9 14 11 13

PTS 18 17 16 16 14 14

Save Percentage PLAYER Cal Ambrose Emil Norrman Josh Greune Parker Swanson Niilo Ventela

TEAM HUD DEL MOX RRM SCB

GPI 12 19 9 9 8

MINS 690 1029 499 521 423

W-L-OTL-SOL 9-3-0-0 7-8-0-1 6-3-0-0 4-4-1-0 2-5-0-0

GAA 2.09 2.86 2.41 2.53 3.41

SV% .931 .925 .921 .921 .915

PIM 342 398 276 469 237 156 277 513 239

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SCSU women’s hockey helps Habitat for Humanity

The St. Cloud State University women’s hockey team helped with one of the Habitat for Humanity projects in the St. Cloud area recently. The group of players from SCSU helped with some of the construction process during November.

Despite the recent cold weather in the Upper Midwest, Habitat for Humanity continues with its building projects and was in need of volunteer help, which often times dwindles in the colder months up here in Minnesota, so it was only fitting that the hockey team brave the weather to provide a helping hand.

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All invitational tournaments held in Minnesota must first go through a district tournament coordinator before being sent to the Minnesota Hockey tournament coordinator, Tim Sweezo, for final approval. The list below is of Minnesota Hockey tournament coordinators for each district. Please call them if you need information about a certain tournament.

District 1 Tom Mickus (651) 248-3075; District 2 Jake Reinseth (651) 274-9023; District 3 Chad Nicholls (952) 544-0808; District 4 Kris Hohensee (507) 360-6787; District 5 Jeff Carlen (320) 274-3509; District 6 Brad Hewitt (952) 250-6431; District 8 Zac Dockter (612) 735-9703; District 9 Troy Marquardt (507) 384-7386; District 10 Mark Osmondson (612) 747-8308; District 11 Clark Coole (218) 590-0703; District 12 Craig Homula (218) 7445566; District 15 Cyndi Young (218) 731-5899; District 16, Mark Dragich (218) 791-0229; Senior Women, Nancy Wefler (763) 537-7837.

Tournament entrants from outside Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota: Be informed that Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota Squirt, PeeWee and Bantam teams will likely have some players up to six months older than the USA Hockey age guidelines for those classifications. Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota are using a July 1 age cut-off date while USA Hockey is using a January 1 age cut-off date. If you are concerned about this issue, you should contact the tournament director immediately to determine whether or not you should register for the tournament.

NOVEMBER 2018 21-25 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Bantam A; Contact (218) 568-5678 or visit www.breezypointsports.com 21-25 Burnsville, MN: Scott Benedict Memorial Thanksgiving Classic, Bantam AA & A, PeeWee AA & A, Squirt A; Contact tournaments@burnsvillehockey.com or visit www.blazehockey.com 22-25 Clearwater, FL: Thanksgiving on the Beach; Novice, Squirt Minor/Minor Atom, Squirt/Atom, Minor PeeWee, PeeWee, Minor Bantam, Bantam, Minor Midget, Midget, U18; Contact (877) 702-5701 or info@weekendhockey.com or visit www.weekendhockey.com 23-24 Lakeville, MN: Turkey Cup, Mite/8U Jamboree; Contact Brian Peterson (612) 708-0336 or tournamentdirector@lakevillehockey.org or visit www.lakevillehockey.org 23-25 Apple Valley, MN: Big Apple Tournament, Girls 10U A; Contact Kyle Cloutier (952) 334-8278 or tournament.director@applevalleyhockey.com or visit www.applevalleyhockey.com 23-25 Bemidji, MN: George Pelawa Memorial Tournament, Bantam A/AA; Contact Jeff Loewe (218) 7603228 or bemidjihockeytourney@gmail.com or visit www.bemidjiyouthhockey.org 23-25 Bemidji, MN: Bantam B2; Contact Jeff Loewe (218) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@ gmail.com or visit www.bemidjiyouthhockey.org 23-25 Blaine, MN: Super Rink Spectacular, Bantam AA/A, B1 & B2, PeeWee AA/A, B1 & B2, Squirt A, B1 & B2; Visit www.mvihockey.org 23-25 Brooklyn Park, MN: Thanksgiving Pirate Classic, Bantam B1, Squirt B1, B2 & C; Contact Joan Nelson at tournamentdirector@nmyha.com or visit www.nmyha.com

Tournament Calendar

23-25 Champlin, MN: Champlin Park Rebels Thanksgiving Classic, PeeWee B2 & C; Contact cpyhatournament@gmail.com or visit www.cpyha.com 23-25 Chaska & Victoria, MN: 2018 CCHA Brick City Classic, PeeWee C, Squirt B1, Squirt B2 & Squirt C; Contact Beth Johnson (763) 772-4795 or bfjohnson5@gmail.com or visit www.cchockey.org 23-25 Cottage Grove, MN: Turkey Tourney, Squirt A, B & C; Contact Shawna Munger (651) 235-0235 or tournaments@cghockey.com or visit www.cghockey.com 23-25 Duluth, MN: Denfeld Up North, Bantam A & B, PeeWee A & B1; Contact Dave Shea (218) 343-1498 or shea@vikingelectric.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 23-25 Eagan, MN: Thanksgiving Shootout, Bantam B2, PeeWee B2; Contact Mike Jellen (651) 3384422 or Mindy Rutzick (612) 987-4933 or ehatourney@gmail.com or visit www.eaganhockey.com 23-25 Eden Prairie, MN: First Test of the Best, Bantam AA, PeeWee AA; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 23-25 Edina, MN: 14th Annual Tradition Cake Eater Classic, Girls 10U A, 10U B, 12U A, 12U B, 15U A & 15U B; Contact Pete Waggoner (952) 769-6513 or pete@sportscontentmanagement.com or visit www.edinatourney.com 23-25 Grand Forks, ND: Girls 15U A, 12U A & 10U A; Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose.gfyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 23-25 Hopkins, MN: 43rd Annual Thanksgiving Tournament, Bantam A, B1 & B2, PeeWee A, B2 & C, Squirt A, B & C; Contact Angie Quale (952) 451-4077 or arquale@comcast.net or visit www.hopkinshockey.com 23-25 Minneapolis, MN: 44th Annual Minneapolis Cup, Bantam B1, B2 & C, PeeWee B1, B2 & C, Squirt B1, B2 & C; Visit www.mplshockey.com 23-25 Moorhead, MN: Spud Classic, Bantam B2; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 23-25 Roseau, MN: Aaron Broten Bantam B Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 23-25 Rosemount, MN: Irish Ice Classic, Girls 10U B; Contact Julie Salak (651) 335-4275 or tournaments@rosemounthockey.org or visit www.rosemounthockey.org 29-2 Bloomington, MN: Bantam Winter Classic, Bantam AA/A, B1, B2 & C; Contact bahatourneys@ gmail.com or visit www.bloomingtonhockey.com 29-2 Rosemount, MN: Irish Ice Classic, Squirt C; Contact Julie Salak (651) 335-4275 or tournaments@ rosemounthockey.org or visit www.rosemounthockey.org 29-2 White Bear Lake, MN: Bantam B1 & PeeWee B1; Contact Emily St. Martin at tournaments@ wblhockey.com or visit www.wblhockey.com 30-1 Richmond, MN: PeeWee B1 & B2; Contact Michelle at (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@ gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey.com 30-1 Roseau, MN: Center Ice Club Bantam A-AA Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 30-2 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, Squirt B2; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org 30-2 Brainerd, MN: Bantam B1 & B2; Contact (218) 851-2244 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 30-2 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Girls 10U B; Contact (218) 568-5678 or visit www.breezypointsports.com

30-2 Brookings, SD: PeeWee A & B; Contact Jessica Bingham (605) 690-4270 or tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 30-2 Buffalo, MN: Buffalo Stampede 3x3 Tournament, Squirt A, B1, B2 & C; Contact Jennifer Sabetti (612) 708-7701 or tournaments@buffalohockey.net or visit www.buffalo.pucksystems2.com 30-2 Coleraine, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Rebecca Walker (218) 360-0157 or nwlamb@yahoo.com or visit www.gahamn.org 30-2 Crookston, MN: Squirt A; Contact Kristy Swanson (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 30-2 Detroit Lakes, MN: Bantam B; Contact Britt Moore (218) 234-5763 or bwestrum20@gmail.com or visit www.dlyouthhockey.com 30-2 Duluth, MN: 42nd Annual Spirit of Duluth Hockey Tournament, Junior Gold A, Bantam AA, PeeWee AA; Contact Bill Oswald (218) 721-3073 or woswald@firstam.com or visit www.spiritofduluth.com 30-2 Eden Prairie, MN: Prairie Face Off, PeeWee B1 & B2; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 30-2 Fargo, ND: Fargo Faceoff PeeWee Tournament; PeeWee A & B1; Contact Chuck Hale (701) 7993612 or chale@ecisystems.com or visit www.fargoangelshockey.org 30-2 Grand Rapids, MN: Girls 12U A; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 30-2 Hastings, MN: Sugar & Spice Girls’ Tournament, Girls 12U A, 12U B, 10U A & 10U B; Contact tournaments@hastingshockey.com or visit www.hastingshockey.com 30-2 Hermantown, MN: Girls 15U A; Contact Amber Manion at hawkdome@isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 30-2 Hermantown, MN: Girls 12U A; Contact Amber Manion at hawkdome@isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 30-2 Hibbing, MN: Girls 10U B & 12U B; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org/tournaments 30-2 Hudson, WI: Raider Classic, Bantam B2 & C; Contact Bob Mueller (715) 716-0606 or bobmhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.hudsonhockey.com 30-2 Hutchinson, MN: PeeWee A & B; Contact Caleb Paulson (320) 292-4512 or caleb.m.paulson@ wellsfargo.com or visit www.hutchhockey.com 30-2 Inver Grove Heights, MN: PeeWee B1 & B2; Contact Jen Kurowski (651) 206-7547 or ighhatourney@gmail.com or visit ighhockey.sportngin.com 30-2 Monticello, MN: Moose Cup, Squirt A, Contact Sean Lawrance at krazykustoms49@gmail.com or visit www.mooseyouthhockey.com 30-2 Moorhead, MN: Hot Potato, Girls 12U B; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 30-2 Park Rapids, MN: Headwaters Cup, Squirt B; Contact Neik Powers (218) 255-5363 or roosterhunter18@yahoo.com or visit www.prhockey.com 30-2 Redwood Falls, MN: Bantam B; Contact Jessica Schmidt (320) 296-4948 or rahatournaments@ gmail.com or visit www.redwoodareahockey.com 30-2 River Falls, WI: Jennifer Jenkins Memorial, Squirt A (WI)/Squirt B (MN), Squirt B (WI)/Squirt C (MN); Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls.pucksystems.com

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30-2 Rochester, MN: Rochester Invitational, Squirt A; Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@yahoo.com or visit www.ryha.net 30-2 Rogers, MN: Bardown Classic, Squirt B; Contact Jeanette Rodgers (612) 296-3957 or reichertjn@yahoo.com or visit www.rogershockey.com 30-2 Somerset, WI: Bantam B1 (WI A) & C (WI B); Contact Jim Urquhart (763) 218-1385 or jurq121@icloud.com or visit www.somersethockey.com 30-2 South St. Paul, MN: Cowtown Classic, Squirt B & C; Contact Michael Ahern at sspyha.tournaments@gmail.com or visit www.sspyha.pucksystems2.com 30-2 Spirit Lake, IA: Sticks and Slides, Squirt B; Contact Brandi Danielson (712) 330-7110 or brandid@whatakitchen.com or visit www.bojibayice.com 30-2 Thief River Falls, MN: Bantam A; Contact Rick Nordhagen (218) 289-2408 or rntrfaha@mncable.net or visit www.trfaha.org 30-2 Walker, MN: Leech Lake Rumble on Ice; PeeWee B; Contact Jim Archibald at jim@ leisurehotel.com or visit www.rumbleonice.com 30-2 Waseca, MN: Squirt A; Contact Shelly Kuster (507) 461-7657 or estelaraeh@gmail.com or visit www.wasecahockey.org

DECEMBER 2018 1-2 Fergus Falls, MN: Bantam A; Contact Darren Krein (701) 640-6980 or d3krein@gmail.com or visit www.fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com 1-2 Silver Bay, MN: Squirt B; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 7-9 Two Harbors, MN: The Great Lake Skate, Bantam B2; Contact Jesse Lundgren (218) 834-8339 or thyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.twoharborsyouthhockey.org 6-9 Lino Lakes, MN: Centennial Girls Super Chill Tournament, Girls 15U A & B, 12U A & B; Contact Kathy Gould (651) 216-5768 or kgould.cyha@gmail.com or visit www.centennialhockey.org 6-9 West St. Paul, MN: Salute to Hockey, Squirt A & B; Contact Todd Rohrer (612) 860-8390 or todd.rohrer@ comcast.net or visit www.sibleyareahockey.org 7-9 Albert Lea, MN: Bantam B; Contact alyhatournamentdirector@gmail.com or visit www.albertlea.pucksystems2.com 7-9 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, Girls 10U A & 10U B; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org 7-9 Amery, WI: Bantam B (WI 3A/2B/1C); Contact Mariann Sobczak (715) 557-1878 or mariannjanetta@ gmail.com or visit www.ameryhockey.com 7-9 Apple Valley, MN: Lightning Classic, Girls 12U B; Contact (952) 292-1029 or visit www.eastviewhockey.net 7-9 Austin, MN: Girls 12U & 10U; Contact Dave Lagerstedt (507) 438-2256 or tournamentdirectorayh@ gmail.com or visit www.austin.puckststems2.com 7-9 Bemidji, MN: Bantam B1; Contact Jeff Loewe (218) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@ gmail.com or visit www.bemidjiyouthhockey.org

www.stateofhockey.com 7-9 Brainerd, MN: Battle for the Ax, Bantam AA; Contact (218) 851-2244 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 7-9 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Bantam B2; Contact (218) 568-5678 or visit www.breezypointsports.com 7-9 Brookings, SD: Bantam A & B; Contact Jessica Bingham (605) 690-4270 or tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 7-9 Cloquet, MN: Squirt A; Contact cloquethockey@hotmail.com or visit cloquet.pucksystems2.com 7-9 Cottage Grove, MN: Wolfpack Invitational, PeeWee AA & A; Contact Shawna Munger (651) 2350235 or tournaments@cghockey.com or visit www.cghockey.com 7-9 Crookston, MN: Squirt B; Contact Kristy Swanson (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 7-9 Des Moines, IA: JT’s SlapShot’s Holiday Classic, Bantam A & B; Contact Ryan Ehrhardt (515) 306-4600 or ryan@slapshothockeyshop.com or visit www.slapshothockeyshop.com 7-9 Devils Lake, ND: Darren Linde Memorial Bantam Hockey Tournament, Bantam B1 & B; Contact Terry Wallace (701) 662-8243 or twallacedlpb@ gondtc.com or visit www.dlparkboard.org 7-9 Duluth, MN: Glen Avon Head of the Lakes Classic, Bantam B1, PeeWee B1; Contact Brad Orn (612) 963-8700 or born@northshoretitle.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 7-9 Forest Lake, MN: Ranger Classic, Squirt B2 & C; Contact Dave Clark at tournaments@ flhockey.org or visit www.flhockey.org 7-9 Grand Forks, ND: Girls 15U B, 12U B & 10U B; Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose.gfyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 7-9 Grand Rapids, MN: PeeWee B1; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 7-9 Hibbing, MN: Squirt B; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org/tournaments 7-9 Inver Grove Heights, MN: Bantam B1 & C; Contact Jen Kurowski (651) 206-7547 or ighhatourney@gmail.com or visit ighhockey.sportngin.com 7-9 La Crescent, MN: PeeWee B; Visit www.lacrescenthockey.com 7-9 La Crosse, WI: Chill Classic, PeeWee A; Contact Ryan Egan at regan@crchill.com or visit www.greenislandice.com/tournaments 7-9 Lakeville, MN: Ice Cats Classic, Girls 10U B; Contact Brian Peterson (612) 708-0336 or tournamentdirector@lakevillehockey.org or visit www.lakevillehockey.org 7-9 Little Falls, MN: Squirt A & B; Contact Kari Houle (320) 282-1434 or kari.anne.houle@gmail.com or visit www.littlefallsyha.pucksystems.com 7-9 Mankato, MN: Bantam B; Contact Kcarie Sing at kcarie.sing@gmail.com or visit www.mankatohockey.com 7-9 Maple Grove/Osseo/Brooklyn Park, MN: Lucas Decker Ultimate Showdown, PeeWee B2/C; Contact Eric Ruska (763) 258-3445 or Sara Grant (763) 442-7259 or tournamentchair@omgha.com or visit www.omgha.com 7-9 Moorhead, MN: Spud Shootout, Squirt A; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 7-9 Mora, MN: Mustang Showdown; Girls 10U B; Contact Cristy Thomas (612) 390-5790 or morahockey@yahoo.com or visit mayrasports.com 7-9 New Hope, MN: 8th Annual New Hope Classic, PeeWee B2, Squirt B2 & Squirt C; Contact Susie Melynchuk at smelynchuk@comcast.net or visit www.armstrongcooperhockey.org

Tournament Calendar 7-9 New Richmond, WI: Joe Swanda Memoria, Squirt B1 (WI A) & B2 (WI B); Contact Barry Cunningham (651) 283-0072 or tournaments@nryha.net or visit www.nryha.net 7-9 New Ulm/Sleepy Eye, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@gmail.com or visit newulm.pucksystems2.com 7-9 Owatonna, MN: Girls 12U B, 10U A & 10U B; Contact Pat Cullen (507) 363-6594 or patcullen07@ gmail.com or visit www.owatonnahockey.com 7-9 Park Rapids, MN: Headwaters Cup, Bantam B; Contact Clayton Hoyt (218) 255-0773 or thehoyts@unitelc.com or visit www.prhockey.com 7-9 Plymouth, MN: Wayzata Fire on Ice, Squirt B2 & C; Contact tournaments@wayzatahockey.org or visit www.wayzatahockey.org 7-9 Red Wing, MN: Shiver River Showdown, PeeWee B; Contact Casey Tanner (651) 380-9511 or casey.tanner6@yahoo.com or visit www.redwingathleticassociation.org/RW-youth-hockey 7-9 Richmond, MN: PeeWee A & Squirt A; Contact riverlakestourneys@gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey.com 7-9 Rochester, MN: Rochester Invitational, PeeWee B; Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@ yahoo.com or visit www.ryha.net 7-9 Roseau, MN: Neal Broten Squirt B Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 7-9 Sartell, MN: Frozen 4x4 Half-Ice Tournament, Squirt A & B; Contact Jill Smith at Jill.Smith@SartellPediatrics.com or visit sartell.pucksystems2.com 7-9 Sauk Rapids, MN: Squirt B2; Contact Connie Pesta (320) 333-3860 or pestaconnie@gmail.com or visit www.saukrapidshockey.org 7-9 Sheboygan, WI: PeeWee B & Squirt C; Contact Megan Schaalma (920) 296-3444 or hockeyvilletourneys@gmail.com or visit www.sheboyganlakershockey.com 7-9 Silver Bay, MN: PeeWee B2; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 7-9 Sioux Falls, SD: Squirt B/B1 (SD A) & Squirt B2/C (SD B); Contact Brian Dozark (605) 2204032 or brian.dozark@sfflyers.com or visit www.siouxfallsflyers.com 7-9 Siren, WI: Junior Gold, WAHA HS B/C; Contact Michelle Nutter at michelle@ northernwisconsintitlesearch.com or visit www.burnettyouthhockey.com 7-9 Somerset, WI: PeeWee B1 (WI A) & Peewee C (WI B); Contact Jim Urquhart (763) 218-1385 or jurq121@icloud.com or visit www.somersethockey.com 7-9 Superior, WI: Bantam A; Contact Steve Nelson at steve@sahahockey.com or visit www.sahahockey.com 7-9 Thief River Falls, MN: PeeWee A; Contact Rick Nordhagen (218) 289-2408 or rntrfaha@mncable.net or visit www.trfaha.org 7-9 Willmar, MN: Bantam B1 & B2; Contact Nick Pederson (763) 913-7657 or nicholaspederson21@ gmail.com or visit www.willmarhockey.com 7-9 Winona, MN: Squirt A & B; Contact Ditlev Larsen at dlarsen@winona.edu or visit www.winona.pucksystems2.com 8-9 Babbitt, MN: Northwoods Hockey Tournament, 60+ Division; Contact Duane Lossing (218) 7504425 or duanelossing@hotmail.com 8-9 Fergus Falls, MN: Squirt A; Contact Darren Krein (701) 640-6980 or d3krein@gmail.com or visit www.fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com 8-9 Hermantown, MN: Squirt B; Contact Amber Manion at hawkdome@isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com

8-9 Mason City, IA: Mite Jamboree, Mite A/B; Contact Jennifer Pearce at jpearce1206@gmail.com or visit www.mcmohawkhockey.com 8-9 Mitchell, SD: Candy Cup Classic, Squirt A & B; Contact Ryan Mitchell at ryan@mitchelltelecom.net or visit www.mitchellmarlins.com 8-9 Moose Lake, MN: Girls 12U B; Contact Heidi Oswald (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail.com or visit www.mlaharebels.com 8-9 River Falls, WI: Mites Holiday Extravaganza; Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls.pucksystems.com 9 Walker, MN: City on the Bay Mini/Mite Jamboree; Contact Nate Gustafson at nwgustaf@hotmail.com or visit www.walkeryouthhockey.com 12-14 Des Moines, Iowa: The MITES Before Christmas Tournament; Contact Travis Hamilton (515) 250-7583 or mrhockey22@hotmail.com or visit www.dmyha.com 13-16 Anoka, MN: Anoka-Rogers Girls Classic, Girls 10U A, 10U B, 12U A & 12U B; Contact Kristine Wippich at anokatournaments@gmail.com or visit www.anoka.pucksystems2.com 13-16 Eden Prairie, MN: Prairie Shootout, Squirt A & B1; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 13-16 New Richmond, WI: Ryan Olson Memoria, PeeWee A & B1 (WI B); Contact Barry Cunningham (651) 283-0072 or tournaments@nryha.net or visit www.nryha.net 13-16 White Bear Lake, MN: Girls 10U A, 10U B, 12U A & 12U B; Contact Emily St. Martin at tournaments@ wblhockey.com or visit www.wblhockey.com 14-15 Richmond, MN: Girls 10U; Contact riverlakestourneys@gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey.com 14-16 Albert Lea, MN: PeeWee A & B; Contact alyhatournamentdirector@gmail.com or visit www.albertlea.pucksystems2.com 14-16 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, PeeWee B; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 7601960 or mikepeterson1509@gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org 14-16 Apple Valley, MN: Squirt A; Contact Kyle Cloutier (952) 334-8278 or tournament.director@ applevalleyhockey.com or visit applevalleyhockey.com 14-16 Austin, MN: Squirt A, B & C; Contact Dave Lagerstedt (507) 438-2256 or tournamentdirectorayh@ gmail.com or visit www.austin.puckststems2.com 14-16 Baldwin, WI: Rose Schultz Memorial, Girls 12U & 10U; Contact Jon Zevenbergen (651) 271-2400 or tournamentdirector@baldwinhockey.org or visit baldwin.pucksystems2.com 14-16 Bemidji, MN: Squirt C; Contact Jeff Loewe (218) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@gmail.com or visit www.bemidjiyouthhockey.org 14-16 Brainerd, MN: Squirt A; Contact (218) 8512244 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 14-16 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, PeeWee B2; Contact (218) 568-5678 or visit www.breezypointsports.com 14-16 Brookings, SD: Junior Gold B; Contact Jessica Bingham (605) 690-4270 or tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 14-16 Buffalo, MN: Buffalo Stampede Tournament, Bantam A/AA & B; Contact Jennifer Sabetti (612) 7087701 or tournaments@buffalohockey.net or visit www.buffalo.pucksystems2.com 14-16 Cloquet, MN: Squirt B; Contact cloquethockey@hotmail.com or visit cloquet.pucksystems2.com 14-16 Coleraine, MN: Dean Rajala Memorial, PeeWee A; Contact Rebecca Walker (218) 360-0157 or nwlamb@yahoo.com or visit www.gahamn.org

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14-16 Coon Rapids, MN: Cardinal Clash, PeeWee B2 & Squirt C; Contact Steve Ellenson (763) 464-0690 or sponsorcryha@gmail.com or visit www.coonrapidshockey.com/2018-19clash 14-16 Cottage Grove, MN: Mite Jamboree, Mite Tier 2 & 3; Contact Andrew Berling at mitedirector@ cghockey.com or visit www.cghockey.com 14-16 Crookston, MN: PeeWee A; Contact Kristy Swanson (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 14-16 Detroit Lakes, MN: PeeWee A; Contact Britt Moore (218) 234-5763 or bwestrum20@gmail.com or visit www.dlyouthhockey.com 14-16 Duluth, MN: Lake Superior Classic, Bantam A, PeeWee A; Contact Brandee Lian (218) 213-1958 or deyhchockey@gmail or com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 14-16 Faribault, MN: Girls 15U A; Contact Pat Nesburg at fhatournaments@gmail.com or visit www.faribaulthockey.com 14-16 Grand Rapids, MN: PeeWee A/AA; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 14-16 Green Bay, WI: Ray Gardner Tundra Tussle, Bantam A, PeeWee A, Squirt A; Contact Don Chilson (920) 403-2000 or donchilson@netnet.net 14-16 Hibbing, MN: PeeWee B; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org/tournaments 14-16 Hudson, WI: Raider Classic, Squirt A, B & C; Contact Bob Mueller (715) 716-0606 or bobmhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.hudsonhockey.com 14-16 Hutchinson, MN: Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Caleb Paulson (320) 292-4512 or caleb.m.paulson@wellsfargo.com or visit www.hutchhockey.com 14-16 Moorhead, MN: Potato Classic, Bantam B; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 14-16 Mora, MN: Mustang Showdown; Girls 12U A & 12U B; Contact Cristy Thomas (612) 390-5790 or morahockey@yahoo.com or visit www.mayrasports.com 14-16 Northfield, MN: Jesse James Showdown, Girls 10U B; Contact tournamentdirector@ northfieldhockey.net or visit www.northfieldhockey.net 14-16 Owatonna, MN: Bantam A & PeeWee A; Contact Pat Cullen (507) 363-6594 or patcullen07@ gmail.com or visit www.owatonnahockey.com 14-16 Proctor, MN: Squirt B; Contact Jason Seguin (218) 730-7139 or pahatournamentdirector@gmail.com or visit www.proctorhockey.com 14-16 Rochester, MN: Rochester Invitational, Squirt B; Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@yahoo.com or visit www.ryha.net 14-16 Roseau, MN: Paul Broten PeeWee A Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 14-16 Shakopee, MN: Saber Paw Classic, Bantam B2, PeeWee B2; Contact Jason Young (952) 2929228 or SYHAYoung@gmail.com or visit www.shakopeehockey.com 14-16 Superior, WI: Girls 15U, 14U, 12U B & 10U B; Contact Steve Nelson at steve@ sahahockey.com or visit www.sahahockey.com 14-16 Two Harbors, MN: The Great Lake Skate, PeeWee B2; Contact Jesse Lundgren (218) 834-8339 or thyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.twoharborsyouthhockey.org 14-16 Walker, MN: City on the Bay Tournament, Squirt B2; Contact Mitch Loomis at loomis@shoresofleechlake.com or visit www.walkeryouthhockey.com 14-16 Worthington, MN: Girls 10U; Contact Nik Anderson (813) 546-2405 or nikelasanderson@ yahoo.com or visit www.wgtnhockey.net 15 La Crescent, MN: Mite Jamboree; Visit www.lacrescenthockey.com

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15 Somerset, WI: Mite Jamboree; Contact Dan Gilkerson (715) 222-2448 or dgilkerson@ somersethockey.com or visit www.somersethockey.com 15-16 Fergus Falls, MN: PeeWee A; Contact Darren Krein (701) 640-6980 or d3krein@gmail.com or visit www.fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com 15-16 Hermantown, MN: Squirt A; Contact Amber Manion at hawkdome@isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 15-16 Moose Lake, MN: Girls 10U B; Contact Heidi Oswald (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail.com or visit www.mlaharebels.com 21-23 Grand Rapids, MN: Girls 15U; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 21-23 Warroad, MN: Bantam A & B; Contact Robin Marvin (218) 452-0185 or visit www.visitwarroad.com 26-28 Blaine, MN: Schwan Cup Girls, Varsity & JV; Contact Kristi King (763) 785-5649 or kking@ superrink.org or visit www.nscsports.org/schwancup 27-29 Bloomington, MN: PeeWee Showdown, PeeWee A, B1, B2 & C; Contact bahatourneys@ gmail.com or visit www.bloomingtonhockey.com 27-30 Cambridge, ON: 52nd Annual Hespeler Olympics Hockey Tournament; Novice/Mites, Minor Atom/Squirt Minor, Atom/Squirt, Minor PeeWee, PeeWee, Minor Bantam, Bantam, Minor Midget, Midget, Juvenile, U10, U12, U14, U16, U18; Contact (877) 702-5701 or info@weekendhockey.com or visit www.weekendhockey.com 27-30 Various Michigan cities: OneHockey World Hockey Invite, 58 Divisions from House to AAA, Mites to U18, Boys & Girls; Contact (888) 784-6444 x1000 or info@onehockey.com or visit www.onehockey.com 27-31 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Squirt C; Contact (218) 568-5678 or visit www.breezypointsports.com 27-1 Edina, MN: 50th Annual Tradition Invitational Tournament, Bantam AA, A & B1, PeeWee AA, A & B1; Contact Pete Waggoner (952) 769-6513 or pete@sportscontentmanagement.com or visit www.edinatourney.com 28-30 Bemidji, MN: Paul Bunyan International Hockey Tournament, PeeWee A/AA; Contact Jeff Loewe (218) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@gmail.com or visit www.bemidjiyouthhockey.org 28-30 Brookings, SD: Squirt B; Contact Jessica Bingham (605) 690-4270 or tournamentdirector@brookingsrangers.com or visit www.brookingsrangers.com 28-30 Cloquet, MN: PeeWee B2; Contact cloquethockey@hotmail.com or visit cloquet.pucksystems2.com 28-30 Cottage Grove, MN: Year End Bash, Bantam C, PeeWee C; Contact Shawna Munger (651) 2350235 or tournaments@cghockey.com or visit www.cghockey.com 28-30 Devils Lake, ND: Cobblestone Inn Holiday Squirt Tournament, Squirt B; Contact Terry Wallace (701) 662-8243 or twallacedlpb@gondtc.com or visit www.dlparkboard.org 28-30 Duluth, MN: Duluth Cold Steel on Ice, Bantam B2; Contact Brandee Lian (218) 213-1958 or deyhchockey@gmail or com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 28-30 Eagan, MN: Carter S. Weber Memorial Cup, Bantam B1, PeeWee B1; Contact Mike Jellen (651) 338-4422 or Mindy Rutzick (612) 987-4933 or ehatourney@gmail.com or visit www.eaganhockey.com 28-30 Elk River, MN: Jon Twaddle Memorial Tournament, Bantam B1 & PeeWee B1; Contact Kurt Remick at eryhatournaments@hotmail.com or visit www.elkriverhockey.org 28-30 Grand Forks, ND: PeeWee B2; Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose.gfyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 28-30 Grand Rapids, MN: Bantam A; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 28-30 Hermantown, MN: Girls 12U B; Contact Amber Manion at hawkdome@isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 28-30 Maple Grove/Osseo/Brooklyn Park, MN: Squirt Extravaganza, Squirt A, B, B2 & C; Contact Eric Ruska (763) 258-3445 or Sara Grant (763) 442-7259 or tournamentchair@omgha.com or visit www.omgha.com 28-30 Moorhead, MN: Golden Potato, Junior Gold B; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 28-30 Sioux Falls, SD: Bantam B/B1 (SD A), & Bantam B2/C (SD B); Contact Brian Dozark (605) 2204032 or brian.dozark@sfflyers.com or visit www.siouxfallsflyers.com 28-30 Superior, WI: Junior Gold B; Contact Steve Nelson at steve@sahahockey.com or visit www.sahahockey.com 28-30 Waseca, MN: Bantam A; Contact Shelly Kuster (507) 461-7657 or estelaraeh@gmail.com or visit www.wasecahockey.org 28-30 Waseca, MN: Mite 3 & Girls 8U; Contact Shelly Kuster (507) 461-7657 or estelaraeh@gmail.com or visit www.wasecahockey.org 29 Apple Valley, MN: South of the River Showdown, Mites; Contact Kyle Cloutier (952) 334-8278 or tournament.director@applevalleyhockey.com or visit www.applevalleyhockey.com

29-1 Blaine, MN: Schwan Cup Boys, Varsity & JV; Contact Pete Carlson (763) 717-3881 or pcarlson@superrink.org or visit www.nscsports.org/ schwancup 29-1 Des Moines, IA: JT’s SlapShot’s New Year’s Puck Drop, Squirt A & B; Contact Ryan Ehrhardt (515) 306-4600 or ryan@slapshothockeyshop.com or visit www.slapshothockeyshop.com

JANUARY 2019 3-6 Anoka, MN: PeeWee A-AA, B1 & B2; Contact Kristine Wippich at anokatournaments@gmail.com or visit www.anoka.pucksystems2.com 3-6 Blaine, MN: Super Rink Spectacular, Girls 15U A, 12U A, 12U B, 10U A & 10U B; Visit www.mvihockey.org 3-6 Eden Prairie, MN: Border Battle, Junior Gold B; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 3-6 Fargo, ND: SCHEELS Girls International, 10U A, 10U B, 12U A, 12U B; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 235-4300 or sommerl@fargohockey.org or visit www.fargohockey.org 4-5 Fergus Falls, MN: Squirt B & C; Contact Darren Krein (701) 640-6980 or d3krein@gmail.com or visit www.fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com 4-6 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, Bantam B & Bantam B2; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@ gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org 4-6 Baldwin, WI: Bantam B1 (WI 2A/3A) & Bantam C (WI 2B/3B); Contact Michelle Stevens (507) 272-1212 or tournamentdirector@baldwinhockey.org or visit baldwin.pucksystems2.com 4-6 Bemidji, MN: Girls 12U A & 10U A; Contact Jeff Loewe (218) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@ gmail.com or visit www.bemidjiyouthhockey.org 4-6 Brainerd, MN: PeeWee B1 & B2; Contact (218) 851-2244 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 4-6 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, PeeWee C; Contact (218) 568-5678 or visit www.breezypointsports.com 4-6 Cloquet, MN: Bantam B2; Contact cloquethockey@hotmail.com or visit cloquet.pucksystems2.com 4-6 Coleraine, MN: Buzz Guyer Memorial, Bantam A; Contact Rebecca Walker (218) 360-0157 or nwlamb@yahoo.com or visit www.gahamn.org 4-6 Crookston, MN: Girls 12U A; Contact Kristy Swanson (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 4-6 Detroit Lakes, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Britt Moore (218) 234-5763 or bwestrum20@gmail.com or visit www.dlyouthhockey.com 4-6 Grand Forks, ND: Bantam B & PeeWee B; Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose.gfyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 4-6 Grand Rapids, MN: Bantam B; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 4-6 Hastings, MN: The Big Chill, Bantam A/AA & B; Contact tournaments@hastingshockey.com or visit www.hastingshockey.com 4-6 Hermantown, MN: PeeWee B2; Contact Amber Manion at hawkdome@isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 4-6 Hibbing, MN: PeeWee A; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org/tournaments 4-6 Hudson, WI: Raider Classic, PeeWee A & B2; Contact Bob Mueller (715) 716-0606 or bobmhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hudsonhockey.com 4-6 Hutchinson, MN: Squirt A, B & C; Contact Caleb Paulson (320) 292-4512 or caleb.m.paulson@ wellsfargo.com or visit www.hutchhockey.com 4-6 Lakeville, MN: Squirt Showdown, Squirt B; Contact Brian Peterson (612) 708-0336 or tournamentdirector@lakevillehockey.org or visit www.lakevillehockey.org 4-6 Moorhead, MN: Sweet Potato, Girls 15U; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 4-6 New Richmond, WI: Tiger Winter Classic, PeeWee C, Squirt C; Contact Barry Cunningham (651) 283-0072 or tournaments@nryha.net or visit www.nryha.net 4-6 New Ulm/Sleepy Eye, MN: Squirt C; Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@gmail.com or visit newulm.pucksystems2.com 4-6 Owatonna, MN: Bantam B & PeeWee B; Contact Pat Cullen (507) 363-6594 or patcullen07@ gmail.com or visit www.owatonnahockey.com 4-6 Plymouth, MN: Wayzata Freeze, Squirt B1 & B2; Contact tournaments@wayzatahockey.org or visit www.wayzatahockey.org

4-6 Red Wing, MN: Shiver River Showdown, Girls 12U B; Contact Casey Tanner (651) 380-9511 or casey.tanner6@yahoo.com or visit www.redwingathleticassociation.org/RW-youth-hockey 4-6 Redwood Falls, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Jessica Schmidt (320) 296-4948 or rahatournaments@ gmail.com or visit www.redwoodareahockey.com 4-6 Richmond, MN: Girls 12U B; Contact riverlakestourneys@gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey.com 4-6 Roseau, MN: Stan Ostby Bantam A-AA Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 4-6 Silver Bay, MN: Girls 12U B; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 4-6 Siren, WI: Squirt C (WI 3B/4A); Contact Michelle Nutter at michelle@ northernwisconsintitlesearch.com or visit www.burnettyouthhockey.com 4-6 Spirit Lake, IA: Sticks and Slides, Bantam B; Contact Brandi Danielson (712) 330-7110 or brandid@whatakitchen.com or visit www.bojibayice.com 4-6 Spring Lake Park, MN: 36th Annual Panther Classic, Squirt A & B; Contact Michelle Rice at ricemichelle88@gmail.com or visit www.slpyha.org 4-6 St. Paul, MN: St. Paul Ice Breaker Tournament, Squirt B & C; Visit www.stpaulcapitalshockey.com 4-6 Superior, WI: PeeWee A & Squirt A; Contact Steve Nelson at steve@sahahockey.com or visit www.sahahockey.com 4-6 Thief River Falls, MN: Bantam B; Contact Rick Nordhagen (218) 289-2408 or rntrfaha@mncable.net or visit www.trfaha.org 4-6 Two Harbors, MN: The Great Lake Skate, Squirt B; Contact Jesse Lundgren (218) 834-8339 or thyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.twoharborsyouthhockey.org 4-6 Walker, MN: City on the Bay Tournament, Squirt C; Contact Mitch Loomis at loomis@shoresofleechlake.com or visit www.walkeryouthhockey.com 4-6 Waseca, MN: PeeWee A & B; Contact Shelly Kuster (507) 461-7657 or estelaraeh@gmail.com or visit www.wasecahockey.org 4-6 Worthington, MN: Squirt A & B; Contact Nik Anderson (813) 546-2405 or nikelasanderson@ yahoo.com or visit www.wgtnhockey.net 5-6 Amery, WI: Mite Cross-Ice Jamboree; Contact Mariann Sobczak (715) 557-1878 or mariannjanetta@ gmail.com or visit www.ameryhockey.com 5-6 Mitchell, SD: Candy Cup Classic, Mite A & B; Contact Ryan Mitchell at ryan@mitchelltelecom.net or visit www.mitchellmarlins.com 5-6 Monticello, MN: Wild Moose Jamboree, Mite A/B/C; Contact Sean Lawrance at krazykustoms49@ gmail.com or visit www.mooseyouthhockey.com 5-6 Moose Lake, MN: Mite 1 Jamboree (crossice); Contact Heidi Oswald (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail.com or visit www.mlaharebels.com 5-6 Moose Lake, MN: Mite 2 Jamboree (full ice); Contact Heidi Oswald (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail.com or visit www.mlaharebels.com 10-12 Walker, MN: Leech Lake Rumble on Ice; PeeWee C; Contact Jim Archibald at jim@ leisurehotel.com or visit www.rumbleonice.com 10-13 New Richmond, WI: Kittel/Parin POW/MIA Memorial, Bantam A & C (WI B); Contact Barry Cunningham (651) 283-0072 or tournaments@nryha.net or visit www.nryha.net 10-13 Shakopee, MN: Saber Paw Classic, Girls 15U B & 12U B; Contact Jason Young (952) 292-9228 or SYHAYoung@gmail.com or visit www.shakopeehockey.com 10-19 Edina, MN: 42nd Annual John E. Reimann Tournament, Junior Gold B & U16; Contact Pete Waggoner (952) 769-6513 or pete@ sportscontentmanagement.com or visit www.edinatourney.com 11-13 Albert Lea, MN: Girls 12U A & 10U B; Contact alyhatournamentdirector@gmail.com or visit www.albertlea.pucksystems2.com 11-13 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, Girls 12U A & 12U B; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org 11-13 Bemidji, MN: PeeWee B1; Contact Jeff Loewe (218) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@ gmail.com or visit www.bemidjiyouthhockey.org 11-13 Bloomington, MN: Spartan Squirt Classic, Squirt A, B & C; Contact bahatourneys@gmail.com or visit www.bloomingtonhockey.com 11-13 Brainerd, MN: Girls 12U A; Contact (218) 851-2244 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 11-13 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Squirt B; Contact (218) 568-5678 or visit www.breezypointsports.com 11-13 Brookings, SD: Mite A & B; Contact Jessica Bingham (605) 690-4270 or tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 11-13 Cloquet, MN: Bantam AA; Contact cloquethockey@hotmail.com or visit cloquet.pucksystems2.com

www.stateofhockey.com 11-13 Coon Rapids, MN: Cardinal Clash, Bantam B2; Contact Steve Ellenson (763) 464-0690 or sponsorcryha@gmail.com or visit www.coonrapidshockey.com/2018-19clash 11-13 Cottage Grove, MN: Skating with the Wolves, Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Shawna Munger (651) 235-0235 or tournaments@cghockey.com or visit www.cghockey.com 11-13 Crookston, MN: Bantam B; Contact Kristy Swanson (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 11-13 Duluth, MN: DAHA Mid-Winter Classic, Bantam C, PeeWee C; Contact Jason Watt (218) 7288000 or jason@duluthhockey.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 11-13 Fargo, ND: Buffalo Wild Wings Woodchipper Classic, PeeWee B1, PeeWee B/C; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 235-4300 or sommerl@fargohockey.org or visit www.fargohockey.org 11-13 Faribault, MN: PeeWee A & B; Contact Pat Nesburg at fhatournaments@gmail.com or visit www.faribaulthockey.com 11-13 Grand Rapids, MN: Squirt A; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 11-13 Hermantown, MN: Bantam B2; Contact Amber Manion at hawkdome@isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 11-13 Hibbing, MN: Bantam A; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org/tournaments 11-13 Inver Grove Heights, MN: Girls 10U A & B; Contact Jen Kurowski (651) 206-7547 or ighhagirlstourney@gmail.com or visit ighhockey.sportngin.com 11-13 La Crescent, MN: Bantam B; Visit www.lacrescenthockey.com 11-13 Little Falls, MN: PeeWee A & B2; Contact Kari Houle (320) 282-1434 or kari.anne.houle@gmail.com or visit www.littlefallsyha.pucksystems.com 11-13 Luverne, MN: Blazing Blades Tournament, PeeWee A/B; Contact Eric Edstrom (507) 380-1002 or ericedstrom@hotmail.com or visit www.luvernehockey.com 11-13 Mason City, IA: Collins Tournament, PeeWee/Squirt; Contact Jennifer Pearce at jpearce1206@ gmail.com or visit www.mcmohawkhockey.com 11-13 Moorhead, MN: Fried Potato, PeeWee A; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 11-13 New Ulm/Sleepy Eye, MN: Squirt A; Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@gmail.com or visit newulm.pucksystems2.com 11-13 Northfield, MN: Jesse James Showdown, Squirt C; Contact tournamentdirector@ northfieldhockey.net or visit www.northfieldhockey.net 11-13 Proctor, MN: PeeWee B2; Contact Jason Seguin (218) 730-7139 or pahatournamentdirector@ gmail.com or visit www.proctorhockey.com 11-13 Redwood Falls, MN: Girls 12U B; Contact Jessica Schmidt (320) 296-4948 or rahatournaments@ gmail.com or visit www.redwoodareahockey.com 11-13 Richmond, MN: Squirt C; Contact riverlakestourneys@gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey.com 11-13 River Falls, WI: Pony Tail Classic, Girls 10U A (WI)/10U B (MN), 12U A (WI)/12U B (MN); Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls.pucksystems.com 11-13 Rochester, MN: Rochester Invitational, Bantam AA; Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@ yahoo.com or visit www.ryha.net 11-13 Rogers, MN: Bardown Classic, PeeWee A/ AA; Contact Jeanette Rodgers (612) 296-3957 or reichertjn@yahoo.com or visit www.rogershockey.com 11-13 Roseau, MN: Dave Wensloff Squirt A Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 11-13 Sauk Rapids, MN: PeeWee B2; Contact Connie Pesta (320) 333-3860 or pestaconnie@gmail.com or visit www.saukrapidshockey.org 11-13 Sheboygan, WI: PeeWee C & Squirt B; Contact Megan Schaalma (920) 296-3444 or hockeyvilletourneys@gmail.com or visit www.sheboyganlakershockey.com 11-13 Siren, WI: PeeWee C (WI 3B/4A); Contact Michelle Nutter at michelle@ northernwisconsintitlesearch.com or visit www.burnettyouthhockey.com 11-13 Somerset, WI: Squirt B1 (WI A) & Squirt C (WI B); Contact Jim Urquhart (763) 218-1385 or jurq121@icloud.com or visit www.somersethockey.com 11-13 Superior, WI: PeeWee B; Contact Steve Nelson at steve@sahahockey.com or visit www.sahahockey.com 11-13 Thief River Falls, MN: Girls 10U A; Contact Rick Nordhagen (218) 289-2408 or rntrfaha@mncable.net or visit www.trfaha.org 11-13 Worthington, MN: Bantam; Contact Nik Anderson (813) 546-2405 or nikelasanderson@ yahoo.com or visit www.wgtnhockey.net 12-13 Brookings, SD: Termite; Contact Jessica Bingham (605) 690-4270 or tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com

www.stateofhockey.com 12-13 Fergus Falls, MN: Bantam B; Contact Darren Krein (701) 640-6980 or d3krein@gmail.com or visit www.fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com 12-13 Moose Lake, MN: Bantam B; Contact Heidi Oswald (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail.com or visit www.mlaharebels.com 12-13 Sauk Centre, MN: I-94 Challenge, PeeWee B2; Contact Mike Petrich (320) 491-9592 or scmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit saukcentremelrose.pucksystems.com.

12-13 White Bear Lake, MN: Winter Blast Outdoor Mite Jamboree, Mites 3/4; Contact Brian Girffin at mitecoord@wblhockey.com or visit www.wblhockey.com 14-20 St. Paul, MN: JCNSP Winter Carnival Mite & 8U Jamboree; Contact Sean Cunningham at JCNSPMites@gmail.com or visit www.jcnsphockey.org 17-20 Eden Prairie, MN: Winter Classic, Bantam A & B2; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 17-20 White Bear Lake, MN: Junior Gold A & B; Contact Emily St. Martin at tournaments@ wblhockey.com or visit www.wblhockey.com 17-21 Anoka, MN: Bantam A-AA, B1 & B2; Contact Kristine Wippich at anokatournaments@gmail.com or visit www.anoka.pucksystems2.com 18-19 Cottage Grove, MN: Mite Jamboree, Mite Tier 1, Girls 6U; Contact Andrew Berling at mitedirector@ cghockey.com or visit www.cghockey.com 18-20 Albert Lea, MN: Squirt A & B; Contact alyhatournamentdirector@gmail.com or visit www.albertlea.pucksystems2.com 18-20 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, Bantam AA/A & PeeWee AA/A; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@ gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org 18-20 Amery, WI: Squirt B (WI 3A/2B/1C) & Squirt C (WI 3B/4A); Contact Mariann Sobczak (715) 5571878 or mariannjanetta@gmail.com or visit www.ameryhockey.com 18-20 Ames, IA: AMHA Squirt Tournament; Contact squirtcoordinator@ameshockey.com or visit www.ameshockey.com 18-20 Apple Valley, MN: Play for Patrick Bantam AA Tournament; Contact tournament.coordinator@ eastviewhockey.net or visit www.eastviewhockey.net 18-20 Brainerd, MN: Battle for the Hatchet, Squirt B; Contact (218) 851-2244 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 18-20 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Squirt C; Contact (218) 568-5678 or visit www.breezypointsports.com 18-20 Brookings, SD: Girls 14U B; Contact Jessica Bingham (605) 690-4270 or tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 18-20 Brooklyn Park, MN: January Pirate Classic, PeeWee B2 & C; Contact Joan Nelson at tournamentdirector@nmyha.com or visit www.nmyha.com 18-20 Buffalo, MN: Buffalo Stampede Tournament, Junior Gold; Contact Jennifer Sabetti (612) 708-7701 or tournaments@buffalohockey.net or visit www.buffalo.pucksystems2.com 18-20 Crookston, MN: Girls 10U B; Contact Kristy Swanson (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 18-20 Des Moines, IA: JT’s SlapShot’s Winter Freeze, PeeWee A & B; Contact Ryan Ehrhardt (515) 306-4600 or ryan@slapshothockeyshop.com or visit www.slapshothockeyshop.com 18-20 Detroit Lakes, MN: Squirt A/B; Contact Britt Moore (218) 234-5763 or bwestrum20@gmail.com or visit www.dlyouthhockey.com 18-20 Devils Lake, ND: VFW PeeWee Hockey Tournament, PeeWee A & B; Contact Terry Wallace (701) 662-8243 or twallacedlpb@gondtc.com or visit www.dlparkboard.org 18-20 Duluth, MN: Girls St. Luke’s Icebreaker Invitational, Girls 15U A, 12U A, 12U B, 10U A & 10U B; Contact Clarke Coole (218) 590-0703 or cooleclarke@ gmail.com or visit www.duluthgirlshockey.com 18-20 Duluth, MN: Portman Skate on the Edge, Squirt B; Visit www.duluthhockey.com 18-20 Fargo, ND: Buffalo Wild Wings Woodchipper Classic, Bantam B1, Bantam B/C; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 235-4300 or sommerl@fargohockey.org or visit www.fargohockey.org 18-20 Fergus Falls, MN: PeeWee B & B2; Contact Darren Krein (701) 640-6980 or d3krein@gmail.com or visit www.fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com 18-20 Forest Lake, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Dave Clark at tournaments@flhockey.org or visit www.flhockey.org 18-20 Grand Forks, ND: Squirt A, B1 & B; Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose.gfyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 18-20 Grand Rapids, MN: Bantam AA; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 18-20 Hermantown, MN: Bantam A; Contact Amber Manion at hawkdome@isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com

Tournament Calendar 18-20 Hibbing, MN: Bantam B; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org/tournaments 18-20 Lino Lakes, MN: Centennial Boys Chill Classic, Junior Gold 16U; Contact Kathy Gould (651) 2165768 or kgould.cyha@gmail.com or visit www.centennialhockey.org 18-20 Mankato, MN: PeeWee C & Squirt A; Contact Kcarie Sing at kcarie.sing@gmail.com or visit www.mankatohockey.com 18-20 Maple Grove/Osseo/Brooklyn Park, MN: Winter Face-Off Classic, PeeWee A & B1; Contact Eric Ruska (763) 258-3445 or Sara Grant (763) 442-7259 or tournamentchair@omgha.com or visit www.omgha.com 18-20 Moorhead, MN: Bantam AA/A; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 18-20 Mora, MN: Mustang Showdown; Squirt B2; Contact Cristy Thomas (612) 390-5790 or morahockey@ yahoo.com or visit www.mayrasports.com 18-20 New Hope, MN: 5th Annual Knockdown at New Hope, Girls 12U A, 12U B & 10U B; Contact Susie Melynchuk at smelynchuk@comcast.net or visit www.armstrongcooperhockey.org 18-20 New Ulm/Sleepy Eye, MN: Squirt B; Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@gmail.com or visit newulm.pucksystems2.com 18-20 Plymouth, MN: Wayzata Junior Gold A High School Invitational; Contact tournaments@ wayzatahockey.org or visit www.wayzatahockey.org 18-20 Proctor, MN: PeeWee A; Contact Jason Seguin (218) 730-7139 or pahatournamentdirector@ gmail.com or visit www.proctorhockey.com 18-20 Rice Lake, WI: Squirt A & B; Contact Josh Tomesh (715) 651-7217 or jtomesh@hotmail.com or visit www.ricelakehockey.com 18-20 Richmond, MN: Squirt B; Contact riverlakestourneys@gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey.com 18-20 River Falls, WI: PeeWee A (WI)/PeeWee B2 (MN), PeeWee B (WI)/PeeWee C (MN); Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls.pucksystems.com 18-20 Rochester, MN: Rochester Invitational, Bantam B1 & B2; Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@ yahoo.com or visit www.ryha.net 18-20 Roseau, MN: Dick Johnson PeeWee AA Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 18-20 Sauk Rapids, MN: Bantam B2; Contact Connie Pesta (320) 333-3860 or pestaconnie@gmail.com or visit www.saukrapidshockey.org 18-20 Silver Bay, MN: PeeWee B2; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 18-20 South St. Paul, MN: Cowtown Classic, PeeWee B2 & C; Contact Michael Ahern at sspyha.tournaments@gmail.com or visit www.sspyha.pucksystems2.com 18-20 St. Michael-Albertville, MN: Inaugural Luke Letellier Memorial Tournament, Bantam AA & Girls 15U; Contact stmatournaments@gmail.com or visit www.stma.pucksystems2.com 18-20 St. Paul, MN: St. Paul Heart Breaker Tournament, Girls 12U B, 10U A & 10U B; Visit www.stpaulcapitalshockey.com 18-20 Superior, WI: Bantam B; Contact Steve Nelson at steve@sahahockey.com or visit www.sahahockey.com 18-20 Waseca, MN: Squirt B; Contact Shelly Kuster (507) 461-7657 or estelaraeh@gmail.com or visit www.wasecahockey.org 18-20 Willmar, MN: Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Nick Pederson (763) 913-7657 or nicholaspederson21@gmail.com or visit www.willmarhockey.com 18-20 Winona, MN: Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Ditlev Larsen at dlarsen@winona.edu or visit www.winona.pucksystems2.com 18-21 Clearwater, FL: MLK Invitational Hockey Tournament; Squirt/Atom, PeeWee, Bantam, Midget, U18; Contact (877) 702-5701 or info@weekendhockey.com or visit www.weekendhockey.com 19 Somerset, WI: Mite Jamboree; Contact Dan Gilkerson (715) 222-2448 or dgilkerson@ somersethockey.com or visit www.somersethockey.com 19-20 Baldwin, WI: Girls 15U/14U; Contact Jon Zevenbergen (651) 271-2400 or tournamentdirector@ baldwinhockey.org or visit baldwin.pucksystems2.com 19-20 Sauk Centre, MN: I-94 Challenge, PeeWee; Contact Mike Petrich (320) 491-9592 or scmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit saukcentremelrose.pucksystems.com.

19-20 White Bear Lake, MN: Winter Blast Outdoor Mite Jamboree, Mite 2; Contact Brian Girffin at mitecoord@wblhockey.com or visit www.wblhockey.com 23-27 Bloomington, MN: Girls Cupid Classic, Girls 15U, 12U & 10U; Contact bahatourneys@ gmail.com or visit www.bloomingtonhockey.com 23-27 White Bear Lake, MN: Bantam AA & PeeWee AA; Contact Emily St. Martin at tournaments@ wblhockey.com or visit www.wblhockey.com

24-26 St. Paul, MN: 60th Annual Langford Park Winter Classic Outdoor Squirt C Tournament; Contact Scott Hamilton (651) 329-8609 or scotth@langfordparkhockey.com or visit www.langfordparkhockey.com 24-27 Stillwater, MN: 16th Annual Skate for the Roses, Girls 15U A, 12U A, 12U B, 10U A & 10U B; Contact Cari McGlynn (952) 484-7252 or carimcglynn@ yahoo.com or visit www.stillwaterhockey.net 25-27 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, Girls 15U A & 15U B; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org 25-27 Austin, MN: Tyler Brady Memorial Tournament; PeeWee A, B & C; Contact Dave Lagerstedt (507) 438-2256 or tournamentdirectorayh@gmail.com or visit www.austin.puckststems2.com 25-27 Bemidji, MN: Squirt B; Contact Jeff Loewe (218) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@gmail.com or visit www.bemidjiyouthhockey.org 25-27 Brainerd, MN: Girls 10U B1 & B2; Contact (218) 851-2244 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 25-27 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, PeeWee A; Contact (218) 568-5678 or visit www.breezypointsports.com 25-27 Brookings, SD: Junior Gold A; Contact Jessica Bingham (605) 690-4270 or tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 25-27 Cloquet, MN: PeeWee AA/A; Contact cloquethockey@hotmail.com or visit cloquet.pucksystems2.com 25-27 Crookston, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Kristy Swanson (218) 470-0423 or crookstonhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.crookstonbluelinehockey.com 25-27 Duluth, MN: Portman Skate on the Edge Tournament, Squirt B; Contact Gregg McCall (218) 3102674 or portmanhockey@gmail.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 25-27 Elk River, MN: John McLaughlin Upper Midwest Championships, Bantam B2 & PeeWee B2; Contact Kurt Remick at eryhatournaments@hotmail.com or visit www.elkriverhockey.org 25-27 Fargo, ND: Buffalo Wild Wings Woodchipper Classic, Bantam A, PeeWee A; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 235-4300 or sommerl@fargohockey.org or visit www.fargohockey.org 25-27 Forest Lake, MN: Ranger Classic, Squirt B2 & C; Contact Dave Clark at tournaments@ flhockey.org or visit www.flhockey.org

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25-27 Grand Forks, ND: Bantam B1; Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose.gfyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 25-27 Grand Rapids, MN: Squirt B2; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 25-27 Green Bay, WI: George Wrobel PeeWee and Squirt Fox River Classic House Tournament; PeeWee C, Squirt C; Contact Don Chilson (920) 403-2000 or donchilson@netnet.net 25-27 Hudson, WI: Raider Cup, Junior Gold B & 16U; Contact Bob Mueller (715) 716-0606 or bobmhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hudsonhockey.com 25-27 Hutchinson, MN: Bantam A & B; Contact Caleb Paulson (320) 292-4512 or caleb.m.paulson@ wellsfargo.com or visit www.hutchhockey.com 25-27 Inver Grove Heights, MN: Squirt B & C; Contact Jen Kurowski (651) 206-7547 or ighhatourney@ gmail.com or visit ighhockey.sportngin.com 25-27 La Crescent, MN: Squirt B; Visit www.lacrescenthockey.com 25-27 Lakeville, MN: Panther Classic, PeeWee B2; Contact Brian Peterson (612) 708-0336 or tournamentdirector@lakevillehockey.org or visit www.lakevillehockey.org 25-27 Little Falls, MN: Bantam A & B; Contact Kari Houle (320) 282-1434 or kari.anne.houle@gmail.com or visit www.littlefallsyha.pucksystems.com 25-27 Minneapolis, MN: Winter Storm, Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Rebecca Lee (651) 338-4602 or beccastpaul@yahoo.com or visit www.mplshockey.com 25-27 Monticello, MN: Iceberg Classic, Squirt B1 & C, Contact Sean Lawrance at krazykustoms49@ gmail.com or visit www.mooseyouthhockey.com 25-27 Moorhead, MN: Tater Tot Classic, Squirt B; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 25-27 Mora, MN: Mustang Showdown; Bantam B & PeeWee B; Contact Cristy Thomas (612) 390-5790 or morahockey@yahoo.com or visit www.mayrasports.com 25-27 New Richmond, WI: Cally Briggs Memoria, Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Barry Cunningham (651) 283-0072 or tournaments@nryha.net or visit www.nryha.net 25-27 New Ulm/Sleepy Eye, MN: Girls 10U B & 12U B; Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@gmail.com or visit newulm.pucksystems2.com

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25-27 Owatonna, MN: Squirt A, B & C; Contact Pat Cullen (507) 363-6594 or patcullen07@ gmail.com or visit www.owatonnahockey.com 25-27 Plymouth, MN: Wayzata Junior Gold Classic, Junior Gold B & 16U; Contact tournaments@ wayzatahockey.org or visit www.wayzatahockey.org 25-27 Proctor, MN: Bantam A; Contact Jason Seguin (218) 730-7139 or pahatournamentdirector@ gmail.com or visit www.proctorhockey.com 25-27 Red Wing, MN: Shiver River Showdown, Squirt B & C; Contact Casey Tanner (651) 380-9511 or casey.tanner6@yahoo.com or visit www.redwingathleticassociation.org/RW-youth-hockey 25-27 Redwood Falls, MN: Squirt A/B; Contact Jessica Schmidt (320) 296-4948 or rahatournaments@ gmail.com or visit www.redwoodareahockey.com 25-27 Rice Lake, WI: Bantam A & B; Contact Josh Tomesh (715) 651-7217 or jtomesh@hotmail.com or visit www.ricelakehockey.com 25-27 River Falls, WI: Blackcat Classic, Girls 14U; Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls.pucksystems.com 25-27 Rochester, MN: Rochester Invitational, Girls 12U A, 12U B & 10U B; Contact Rob Cothern at robertcothern@yahoo.com or visit www.ryha.net 25-27 Roseau, MN: Jon Wensloff PeeWee B Tournament; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 25-27 Silver Bay, MN: Bantam B2; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 25-27 Sioux Falls, SD: PeeWee B/B1 (SD A) & PeeWee B2/C (SD B); Contact Brian Dozark (605) 2204032 or brian.dozark@sfflyers.com or visit www.siouxfallsflyers.com 25-27 St. Louis Park, MN: Bantam A/AA, B & C; Contact Carl Hoikka (763) 477-8934 or carlhoikka@me.com or visit www.slphockey.org 25-27 Thief River Falls, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Rick Nordhagen (218) 289-2408 or rntrfaha@mncable.net or visit www.trfaha.org 25-27 Two Harbors, MN: The Great Lake Skate, Girls 12U B & 10 UB; Contact Jesse Lundgren (218) 834-8339 or thyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.twoharborsyouthhockey.org 25-27 Walker, MN: City on the Bay Tournament, PeeWee B2; Contact Mitch Loomis at loomis@shoresofleechlake.com or visit www.walkeryouthhockey.com 25-27 Willmar, MN: PeeWee B1 & B2; Contact Nick Pederson (763) 913-7657 or nicholaspederson21@ gmail.com or visit www.willmarhockey.com 26-27 Fergus Falls, MN: Girls 12U A; Contact Darren Krein (701) 640-6980 or d3krein@gmail.com or visit www.fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com 26-27 Hibbing, MN: Girls 8U/6U Jamboree; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org/tournaments 26-27 Moose Lake, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Heidi Oswald (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail.com or visit www.mlaharebels.com 26-27 Sauk Centre, MN: I-94 Challenge, Squirt B; Contact Mike Petrich (320) 491-9592 or scmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit saukcentremelrose.pucksystems.com.

26-27 White Bear Lake, MN: Winter Blast Outdoor Mite Jamboree, Mite 1; Contact Brian Girffin at mitecoord@wblhockey.com or visit www.wblhockey.com 27 Winona, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Ditlev Larsen at dlarsen@winona.edu or visit www.winona.pucksystems2.com 31-1 White Bear Lake, MN: Squirt A & B1; Contact Emily St. Martin at tournaments@wblhockey.com or visit www.wblhockey.com

FEBRUARY 2019 1-2 Waseca, MN: Mites 1, 2 & 3; Contact Shelly Kuster (507) 461-7657 or estelaraeh@gmail.com or visit www.wasecahockey.org 1-3 Albert Lea, MN: Squirt C; Contact alyhatournamentdirector@gmail.com or visit www.albertlea.pucksystems2.com 1-3 Alexandria, MN: Big Ole Hockey Tournament, PeeWee B2 & Squirt A; Contact Mike Peterson (320) 760-1960 or mikepeterson1509@ gmail.com or visit www.alexhockey.org 1-3 Austin, MN: Bantam A & B; Contact Dave Lagerstedt (507) 438-2256 or tournamentdirectorayh@ gmail.com or visit www.austin.puckststems2.com 1-3 Bemidji, MN: PeeWee B2; Contact Jeff Loewe (218) 760-3228 or bemidjihockeytourney@ gmail.com or visit www.bemidjiyouthhockey.org 1-3 Brainerd, MN: Squirt B1 & B2; Contact (218) 851-2244 or visit www.brainerdhockey.com 1-3 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, PeeWee B1; Contact (218) 568-5678 or visit www.breezypointsports.com

Tournament Calendar 1-3 Brookings, SD: Girls 19U A; Contact Jessica Bingham (605) 690-4270 or tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 1-3 Buffalo, MN: Buffalo Stampede Girls 3x3 Tournament; Contact Jennifer Sabetti (612) 708-7701 or tournaments@buffalohockey.net or visit www.buffalo.pucksystems2.com 1-3 Cloquet, MN: Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact cloquethockey@hotmail.com or visit cloquet.pucksystems2.com 1-3 Coleraine, MN: Bantam B; Contact Rebecca Walker (218) 360-0157 or nwlamb@yahoo.com or visit www.gahamn.org 1-3 Coon Rapids, MN: Cardinal Clash, PeeWee A & Squirt A; Contact Steve Ellenson (763) 464-0690 or sponsorcryha@gmail.com or visit www.coonrapidshockey.com/2018-19clash 1-3 Detroit Lakes, MN: Bantam A; Contact Britt Moore (218) 234-5763 or bwestrum20@gmail.com or visit www.dlyouthhockey.com 1-3 Devils Lake, ND: John & Pat Olsen Memorial Squirt Tournament, Squirt A & B; Contact Terry Wallace (701) 662-8243 or twallacedlpb@gondtc.com or visit www.dlparkboard.org 1-3 Duluth, MN: Zenith City Invitational, Bantam B2, PeeWee B2; Contact Dave Shea (218) 3431498 or shea@vikingelectric.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 1-3 Fargo, ND: SCHEELS Girls International, 15U; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 235-4300 or sommerl@fargohockey.org or visit www.fargohockey.org 1-3 Faribault, MN: Squirt A & B; Contact Pat Nesburg at fhatournaments@gmail.com or visit www.faribaulthockey.com 1-3 Grand Forks, ND: Bantam A & PeeWee A (MN AA); Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose.gfyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 1-3 Grand Rapids, MN: Girls 10U B; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 1-3 Hastings, MN: The River Rumble, Bantam C & PeeWee C; Contact tournaments@ hastingshockey.com or visit www.hastingshockey.com 1-3 Hermantown, MN: PeeWee A; Contact Amber Manion at hawkdome@isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 1-3 Little Falls, MN: Girls 12U A & B; Contact Kari Houle (320) 282-1434 or kari.anne.houle@gmail.com or visit www.littlefallsyha.pucksystems.com 1-3 Luverne, MN: Mite/Mini-Mite Jamboree; Contact Eric Edstrom (507) 380-1002 or ericedstrom@hotmail.com or visit www.luvernehockey.com 1-3 Mankato, MN: Squirt B2 & C; Contact Kcarie Sing at kcarie.sing@gmail.com or visit www.mankatohockey.com 1-3 Maple Grove/Osseo/Brooklyn Park, MN: Girls Cabin Fever Classic, Girls 10U A & B, 12U A & B; Contact Eric Ruska (763) 258-3445 or Sara Grant (763) 442-7259 or tournamentchair@omgha.com or visit www.omgha.com 1-3 Moorhead, MN: Curly Fry Classic, Girls 10U B; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 1-3 New Ulm/Sleepy Eye, MN: PeeWee A; Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@gmail.com or visit newulm.pucksystems2.com 1-3 Oakdale, MN: Tartan Cup, Bantam C, PeeWee C & Squirt C; Contact president@tayha.org or visit www.tayha.org 1-3 Owatonna, MN: Bantam C & PeeWee C; Contact Pat Cullen (507) 363-6594 or patcullen07@ gmail.com or visit www.owatonnahockey.com 1-3 Park Rapids, MN: Headwaters Cup, PeeWee B; Contact Bryan Hanson (218) 556-7034 or walleye488@gmail.com or visit www.prhockey.com 1-3 Proctor, MN: Bantam B; Contact Jason Seguin (218) 730-7139 or pahatournamentdirector@ gmail.com or visit www.proctorhockey.com 1-3 Roseau, MN: Girls 10U A; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 1-3 Sartell, MN: Frozen 4x4 Half-Ice Tournament, Squirt C, Girls 10U; Contact Jill Smith at Jill.Smith@SartellPediatrics.com or visit sartell.pucksystems2.com 1-3 Silver Bay, MN: Girls 10U B; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 1-3 Thief River Falls, MN: Squirt B; Contact Rick Nordhagen (218) 289-2408 or rntrfaha@mncable.net or visit www.trfaha.org 1-3 Walker, MN: Leech Lake Rumble on Ice; Squirt B2; Contact Jim Archibald at jim@leisurehotel.com or visit www.rumbleonice.com 1-3 Willmar, MN: Squirt B & C; Contact Nick Pederson (763) 913-7657 or nicholaspederson21@ gmail.com or visit www.willmarhockey.com 1-3 Winona, MN: PeeWee B; Contact Ditlev Larsen at dlarsen@winona.edu or visit www.winona.pucksystems2.com 2-3 Ames, IA: Mite Meltdown; Contact mite8ucoordinator@ameshockey.com or visit www.ameshockey.com

2-3 Moose Lake, MN: Squirt B; Contact Heidi Oswald (218) 565-2488 or heidi3258@gmail.com or visit www.mlaharebels.com 7-10 Eden Prairie, MN: Prelude to the Playoffs, Girls 15U A & B; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 7-10 Edina, MN: 34th Annual Bob O’Connor Tournament, Squirt A, B & C, PeeWee B2 & C, Bantam B2 & C; Contact Pete Waggoner (952) 769-6513 or pete@sportscontentmanagement.com or visit www.edinatourney.com 7-10 Fargo, ND: Squirt International, Squirt B/C; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 235-4300 or sommerl@fargohockey.org or visit www.fargohockey.org 8-10 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, PeeWee C; Contact (218) 568-5678 or visit www.breezypointsports.com 8-10 Brookings, SD: Squirt A; Contact Jessica Bingham (605) 690-4270 or tournamentdirector@ brookingsrangers.com or visit brookingsrangers.com 8-10 Detroit Lakes, MN: Girls 12U B; Contact Britt Moore (218) 234-5763 or bwestrum20@gmail.com or visit www.dlyouthhockey.com 8-10 Duluth, MN: Twin Ports Junior Gold Tournament, Junior Gold B; Contact Adam Rapp (218) 4280996 or arapp09@yahoo.com or Jason Watt (218) 7288000 or jason@duluthhockey.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 8-10 Grand Forks, ND: PeeWee B; Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose.gfyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 8-10 Hibbing, MN: Mite Jamboree, Half-Ice; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org/tournaments 8-10 Hibbing, MN: Mini-Mite Jamboree, CrossIce; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org/tournaments 8-10 Isanti, MN: Ruckus on the Rum Squirt B Tournament; Contact JP Wright (763) 444-6432 or isantiicearena@gmail.com or visit www.cambridgeisantihockey.org 8-10 Lakeville, MN: Cougar Classic, Bantam B2; Contact Brian Peterson (612) 708-0336 or tournamentdirector@lakevillehockey.org or visit www.lakevillehockey.org 8-10 Luverne, MN: Blazing Blades Tournament, Squirt B; Contact Eric Edstrom (507) 380-1002 or ericedstrom@hotmail.com or visit www.luvernehockey.com 8-10 Mason City, IA: J2K Tournament, Bantam/ PeeWee; Contact Jennifer Pearce at jpearce1206@ gmail.com or visit www.mcmohawkhockey.com 8-10 Moorhead, MN: Hot Potato, Girls 12U A; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 8-10 New Hope, MN: 31st Annual Knockdown at New Hope, Bantam A, PeeWee A & Squirt A; Contact Susie Melynchuk at smelynchuk@comcast.net or visit www.armstrongcooperhockey.org 8-10 New Ulm/Sleepy Eye, MN: Mite; Contact Alissa Griebel (507) 276-5612 or bagriebel12@gmail.com or visit newulm.pucksystems2.com 8-10 Proctor, MN: Squirt A; Contact Jason Seguin (218) 730-7139 or pahatournamentdirector@gmail.com or visit www.proctorhockey.com 8-10 Rice Lake, WI: PeeWee A & B; Contact Josh Tomesh (715) 651-7217 or jtomesh@hotmail.com or visit www.ricelakehockey.com 8-10 River Falls, WI: Bantam B (WI)/Bantam C (MN); Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls.pucksystems.com 8-10 Siren, WI: Bantam C (WI 3B/4A); Contact Michelle Nutter at michelle@ northernwisconsintitlesearch.com or visit www.burnettyouthhockey.com 8-10 Thief River Falls, MN: Squirt A; Contact Rick Nordhagen (218) 289-2408 or rntrfaha@mncable.net or visit www.trfaha.org 8-10 Warroad, MN: Squirt A & B; Contact Robin Marvin (218) 452-0185 or visit www.visitwarroad.com 8-10 Waseca, MN: Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Shelly Kuster (507) 461-7657 or estelaraeh@ gmail.com or visit www.wasecahockey.org 8-10 Worthington, MN: PeeWee; Contact Nik Anderson (813) 546-2405 or nikelasanderson@ yahoo.com or visit www.wgtnhockey.net 9-10 Coleraine, MN: “Misky” Memorial, Squirt B; Contact Rebecca Walker (218) 360-0157 or nwlamb@yahoo.com or visit www.gahamn.org 9-10 Hermantown, MN: Girls 10U B; Contact Amber Marion at hawkdome@isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 9-10 Hudson, WI: Raider Girls Half-Ice 8U Jamboree; Contact Bob Mueller (715) 716-0606 or bobmhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hudsonhockey.com 9-10 Silver Bay, MN: Squirt B; Contact Mike Guzzo (218) 226-4214 or silverbayarena@hotmail.com or visit www.silverbayhockey.com 14-17 Eden Prairie, MN: Prairie Madness, Bantam C, PeeWee C, Squirt C; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com

www.stateofhockey.com 14-17 Fargo, ND: Squirt International, Squirt B1; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 235-4300 or sommerl@fargohockey.org or visit www.fargohockey.org 15-16 Devils Lake, ND: Mikal Wakefield Memorial Mite Jamoboree; Contact Terry Wallace (701) 662-8243 or twallacedlpb@gondtc.com or visit www.dlparkboard.org 15-17 Amery, WI: PeeWee B (WI 3A/2B/1C) & Squirt C (WI 3B/4A); Contact Mariann Sobczak (715) 557-1878 or mariannjanetta@gmail.com or visit www.ameryhockey.com 15-17 Baldwin, WI: Squirt B1 (WI 2A/3A) & Squirt C (WI 2B/3B); Contact Michelle Stevens (507) 2721212 or tournamentdirector@baldwinhockey.org or visit baldwin.pucksystems2.com 15-17 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Squirt B; Contact (218) 568-5678 or visit www.breezypointsports.com 15-17 Duluth, MN: Congdon Northern MN Blades of Steel, Squirt B; Contact Lynden Medlin (218) 3435030 or aemduluth@yahooo.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 15-17 Grand Forks, ND: Bantam B; Contact Jessie Close (701) 787-0316 or jclose.gfyouthhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.grandforksyouthhockey.com 15-17 Green Bay, WI: Maryann Robinson Girls Tournament; Girls 14U, 12U & 10U; Contact Don Chilson (920) 403-2000 or donchilson@netnet.net 15-17 Hermantown, MN: Mite 1; Contact Amber Manion at hawkdome@isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 15-17 La Crosse, WI: Chill Classic, PeeWee B; Contact Ryan Egan at regan@crchill.com or visit www.greenislandice.com/tournaments 15-17 Moorhead, MN: Mashup, PeeWee B2; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 15-17 River Falls, WI: Bantam A (WI)/Bantam B (MN); Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls.pucksystems.com 15-17 Siren, WI: Girls 15U B (WI U14 A); Contact Michelle Nutter at michelle@ northernwisconsintitlesearch.com or visit www.burnettyouthhockey.com 15-17 Somerset, WI: Junior Gold B & 16U; Contact Jim Urquhart (763) 218-1385 or jurq121@icloud.com or visit www.somersethockey.com 15-17 Superior, WI: Squirt B; Contact Steve Nelson at steve@sahahockey.com or visit www.sahahockey.com 15-17 Winona, MN: PeeWee C & Squirt C; Contact Ditlev Larsen at dlarsen@winona.edu or visit www.winona.pucksystems2.com 16 Grand Rapids, MN: Mites; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 16 New Richmond, WI: Mite Invitational; Contact Barry Cunningham (651) 283-0072 or tournaments@ nryha.net or visit www.nryha.net 16-17 Hudson, WI: Raider Classic, Bantam A; Contact Bob Mueller (715) 716-0606 or bobmhockey@ gmail.com or visit www.hudsonhockey.com 16-17 Red Wing, MN: Shiver River Mite Jamboree; Contact Casey Tanner (651) 380-9511 or casey.tanner6@yahoo.com or visit www.redwingathleticassociation.org/RW-youth-hockey 16-17 Sioux Falls, SD: Mite Falls Freeze Tournament, Mite A & B; Contact Brian Dozark (605) 220-4032 or brian.dozark@sfflyers.com or visit www.siouxfallsflyers.com 18 Blaine, MN: The Rush 3v3, Mite A, Mite B, Squirt A, Sauirt B, Girls 8U, Girls 10UA, Girls 10U B; Contact Kristi King (763) 785-5649 or kking@superrink.org or visit www.nscsports.org/therush3v3 21-21 Fargo, ND: Squirt International, Squirt A; Contact Sommer Lockhart (701) 235-4300 or sommerl@fargohockey.org or visit www.fargohockey.org 22-24 Baldwin, WI: PeeWee B1 (WI 2A/3A) & PeeWee C (WI 2B/3B); Contact Michelle Stevens (507) 272-1212 or tournamentdirector@baldwinhockey.org or visit baldwin.pucksystems2.com 22-24 Eden Prairie, MN: Prairie Meltdown, Girls 10U A & B; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 22-24 Faribault, MN: Squirt C; Contact Pat Nesburg at fhatournaments@gmail.com or visit www.faribaulthockey.com 22-24 Green Bay, WI: George Heimbuch Tundra Tussle, Bantam B, PeeWee B, Squirt B; Contact Don Chilson (920) 403-2000 or donchilson@netnet.net 22-24 Hermantown, MN: Mite 2; Contact Amber Manion at hawkdome@isd700.org or visit www.hermantownhockey.com 22-24 La Crosse, WI: Chill Classic, Squirt B; Contact Ryan Egan at regan@crchill.com or visit www.greenislandice.com/tournaments 22-24 Moorhead, MN: Curly Fry Classic, Girls 10U A; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 22-24 Superior, WI: Mite 2; Contact Steve Nelson at steve@sahahockey.com or visit sahahockey.com 23-24 Babbitt, MN: End of the Road Over 50 Hockey Tournament; Contact Duane Lossing (218) 7504425 or duanelossing@hotmail.com

Tournament Calendar

www.stateofhockey.com 23-25 Fergus Falls, MN: Girls 8U; Contact Darren Krein (701) 640-6980 or d3krein@gmail.com or visit www.fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com

MARCH 2019 5-7 Blaine, MN: Ironman Adult Tournament, Men’s B, C, CII & D; Contact Eric Besse (763) 7173210 or ebesse@superrink.org or visit www.nscsports.org/ironmanhockey 8-10 Des Moines, IA: Sticking It To Canver MITEE-March Year End Tournament; Contact Travis Hamilton (515) 250-7583 or mrhockey22@hotmail.com or visit www.dmyha.com 8-10 Mankato, MN: Mite Jamboree; Contact Kcarie Sing at kcarie.sing@gmail.com or visit www.mankatohockey.com 8-10 Spirit Lake, IA: Sticks and Slides Girls Jamboree, 12U & 10U; Contact Brandi Danielson (712) 3307110 or brandid@whatakitchen.com or visit www.bojibayice.com 8-10 Worthington, MN: Mite/Mini-Mite; Contact Nik Anderson (813) 546-2405 or nikelasanderson@ yahoo.com or visit www.wgtnhockey.net 15-17 New Richmond, WI: Senior Men’s (no check); Contact Barry Cunningham (651) 283-0072 or tournaments@nryha.net or visit www.nryha.net 15-17 River Falls, WI: Mites 3/4 Shamrock Shootout; Contact Marissa Feely (651) 983-6350 or rfhockeytourney@gmail.com or visit riverfalls.pucksystems.com 22-24 Blaine, MN: World Cup of Youth Hockey, Mites, Squirts, PeeWees, Bantams; Contact Dave Druk (763) 242-9575 or dave@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.northlandhockeygroup.com 23-25 River Falls, WI: Fat Boys (Old Timers); Contact Doug Black at ddblack@vector1776.com 29-31 Somerset, WI: Spartan Senior Men’s Tournament; Contact Dan Gilkerson (715) 222-2448 or dgilkerson@somersethockey.com or visit www.somersethockey.com

APRIL 2019 5-7 Blaine, MN: AAA Opener, Boys Open 20032010; Contact Randy Peake (763) 744-8610 or randy@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.aaatournaments.com 5-7 Sioux Falls, SD: AAA Opener, Boys Open 2007-2010; Contact Randy Peake (763) 744-8610 or randy@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.aaatournaments.com

5-7 Twin Cities, MN: Early Trailblazer AAA Tournament, Boys U16 & 2003-2011, Girls U8-U14; Contact Dan Iannazzo (763) 225-7320 or dan@midwesthockey.net or visit www.mhptournaments.com 6-7 La Crosse, WI: Chill Classic, Advanced Mites, 2010s only; Contact Ryan Egan at regan@crchill.com or visit www.greenislandice.com/tournaments 11-14 Twin Cities, MN: 10th Annual Border Battle AAA Tournament, 2004-2010, U16 & U18 Boys, U10U16 Girls; Contact Dan Gilkerson (715) 222-2448 or dgilkerson@nextlevelhockey.net 12-14 Blaine, MN: Stick It To Cancer, Women’s: A, B1, B2, B3, C1, C2, C3 & College, Youth 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U & 19U; Contact Kristi King (763) 785-5649 or kking@superrink.org or visit www.nscsports.org/stickit 12-14 Sioux Falls, SD: AAA Opener, Boys Open 2003-2006; Contact Randy Peake (763) 744-8610 or randy@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.aaatournaments.com 12-14 St. Cloud, MN: AAA Opener, Girls Open 10U-16U; Contact Randy Peake (763) 744-8610 or randy@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.aaatournaments.com 12-14 Twin Cities, MN: Early Trailblazer AA Tournament, Boys U16 & 2003-2011, Girls U8-U14; Contact Dan Iannazzo (763) 225-7320 or dan@midwesthockey.net or visit www.mhptournaments.com 19-21 St. Cloud, MN: Mountain Dew Blast, Boys Open 2008-2010; Contact Randy Peake (763) 744-8610 or randy@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.aaatournaments.com 26-28 Green Bay, WI: Cheese Cup, Boys 20042006, Girls 10U, 12U & 14U; Contact Don Chilson (920) 403-2000 or donchilson@netnet.net 26-28 St. Cloud, MN: Mountain Dew Blast, Boys Open 2005-2007; Contact Randy Peake (763) 744-8610 or randy@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.aaatournaments.com

MAY 2019 3-5 Blaine, MN: Mountain Dew Blast, Boys Open 2003; Contact Randy Peake (763) 744-8610 or randy@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.aaatournaments.com 3-5 Fargo, ND/Moorhead, MN: Mountain Dew Blast, Boys Open 2005-2010; Contact Randy Peake (763) 744-8610 or randy@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.aaatournaments.com 3-5 St. Cloud, MN: Mountain Dew Blast, Girls Open 10U-16U; Contact Randy Peake (763) 744-8610 or randy@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.aaatournaments.com 10-12 Blaine, MN: Walleye Chop, Men’s A, B, C, CII, D & Novice, Women’s A, B & C; Contact Eric Besse (763) 717-3210 or ebesse@superrink.org or visit www.nscsports.org/walleyechop

Chaska/Chanhassen PeeWee AA wins Big Pumpkin title

Chaska/Chanhassen PeeWee AA team, led by former CCHA players in head coach Nick Mattson and assistant coach Steve Sorensen, won the Big Pumpkin Tournament held in Moorhead on Oct 27-30. This is the first time in Chaska/Chanhassen hockey program history that the team captured this title. The tournament attracts many of the best teams in the state and provides a great

early season test and experience.

The road to the trophy included victories over Fargo, Roseau, Stillwater and Hermantown. In addition to great hockey – hard work, teamwork, selfless play – the boys had a fantastic bonding experience at the hotel (knee hockey encouraged!) and the rinks. Thanks to Moorhead, YHH and all participating teams for a terrific weekend.

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10-12 Green Bay, WI: Cheese Cup, Boys 20072010; Contact Don Chilson (920) 403-2000 or donchilson@netnet.net 10-12 Twin Cities, MN: Spring Stampede AAA Tournament, Boys U16 & 2003-2011, Girls U8-U14; Contact Dan Iannazzo (763) 225-7320 or dan@ midwesthockey.net or visit www.mhptournaments.com 17-19 St. Cloud, MN: Mountain Dew Blast, Boys Open 2004; Contact Randy Peake (763) 744-8610 or randy@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.aaatournaments.com 17-21 Twin Cities, MN: Mountain Dew Blast, Boys Open 2005-2010; Contact Randy Peake (763) 744-8610 or randy@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.aaatournaments.com 17-19 Twin Cities, MN: Spring Stampede AA Tournament, Boys U16 & 2003-2011, Girls U8-U14; Contact Dan Iannazzo (763) 225-7320 or dan@midwesthockey.net or visit www.mhptournaments.com 24-26 Duluth, MN: MN Female Elite Prospects Showcase, Girls 16U & U19; Contact Kevin Mudrak (218) 522-1375 or kmudrak@yahoo.com or visit www.mnfemalehockey.com 30-2 Rapid City, SD: Rushmore Cup, Boys 20072010; Contact Dave Druk (763) 242-9575 or dave@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.northlandhockeygroup.com

JUNE 2019 6-9 Rapid City, SD: Rushmore Cup, Boys 20042006, Girls 12U; Contact Dave Druk (763) 242-9575 or dave@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.northlandhockeygroup.com 21-23 Blaine/Plymouth, MN: NHG Cup, Boys Open 2006-2010; Contact Randy Peake (763) 744-8610 or randy@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.aaatournaments.com 21-23 Plymouth, MN: NHG Cup, Girls Open 10U & 12U; Contact Randy Peake (763) 744-8610 or randy@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.aaatournaments.com

JULY 2019 19-21 Duluth, MN: 14th Annual Northern Exposure AAA Hockey Tournament, 2002/03-2010; Contact Kasey Yoder (651) 432-1840 or kaseyyoder@gmail.com or visit www.northernexposureaaahockey.com

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AUGUST 2019 2-4 Sioux Falls, SD: Combat Cup, Boys Open 2007-2010; Contact Randy Peake (763) 744-8610 or randy@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.aaatournaments.com 9-11 Twin Cities, MN: Combat Cup, Boys Open 2003-2010; Contact Randy Peake (763) 744-8610 or randy@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.aaatournaments.com 16-18 Sioux Falls, SD: Combat Cup, Boys Open 2003-2006; Contact Randy Peake (763) 744-8610 or randy@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.aaatournaments.com 16-18 Twin Cities, MN: Combat Cup, Girls Open 10U-16U; Contact Randy Peake (763) 744-8610 or randy@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.aaatournaments.com 16-18 Twin Cities, MN: Summer Round-Up AA Tournament, Boys U16 & 2003-2011, Girls U8-U14; Contact Dan Iannazzo (763) 225-7320 or dan@ midwesthockey.net or visit www.mhptournaments.com 23-25 Duluth, MN: World Cup of Youth Hockey, Squirts, PeeWees; Contact Dave Druk (763) 242-9575 or dave@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.northlandhockeygroup.com 23-25 Stillwater, MN: World Cup of Youth Hockey, Squirts, PeeWees, Bantams, Girls 12U; Contact Dave Druk (763) 242-9575 or dave@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.northlandhockeygroup.com 23-25 Twin Cities, MN: Summer Round-Up AAA Tournament, Boys U16 & 2003-2011, Girls U8-U14; Contact Dan Iannazzo (763) 225-7320 or dan@ midwesthockey.net or visit www.mhptournaments.com

SEPTEMBER 2019 13-15 Fargo, ND: World Cup of Youth Hockey, Squirts, PeeWees, Girls 12U; Contact Dave Druk (763) 242-9575 or dave@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.northlandhockeygroup.com 13-15 Sioux Falls, SD: World Cup of Youth Hockey, Squirts, PeeWees, Bantams; Contact Dave Druk (763) 242-9575 or dave@northlandhockeygroup.com or visit www.northlandhockeygroup.com No portion of the tournament calendar may be copied, reproduced or transmitted without written permission from Let’s Play Hockey and its publisher.

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Forest Lake PeeWee B2 Maroon wins home tournament

Forest Lake PeeWee B2 Maroon started out strong in their hometown tournament, beating Spring Lake Park 3-1. Braydon Johnson scored the first goal in the first two minutes of the game, assisted by Lucas Kiel.

Niko Daley came out strong in the second period with a breakaway goal, then Kiel got the third goal, assisted by Mason Schwartz.

Spring Lake Park scored in the third period, denying our goalie a shutout.

Day two started out promising again for Maroon against Burnsville/Apple Valley with Brayson Vetsch scoring in the first minute of the game, assisted by Jacob Williams and Andrew Tatro. Kiel scored the second goal

and Williams with the next two goals, assisted by Landon Rogala and Blake Siverhus. Kiel wasn’t done yet and scored the fifth goal of the game, assisted by Braydon Lenahan. The game ended 5-0, giving goalie Charlie Schlichtmann a shutout.

The championship game was a nailbiter from the beginning against Elk River. The Elks scored in the first period, but Kiel scored for Maroon assisted by Tatro tying the game to bring it into overtime. Maroon didn’t have to wait long as in the first two minutes of overtime, Kiel scored assisted by Brayson for the winning goal! Final score of 2-1!

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