***Official 23-24 State High School Hockey Tourney Chat***

[Hornets]

Another season of HS hockey is now well underway. My Hornets are talented and have 2 stars in Bobby Cowan and Jackson Nevers. Coach Curt Giles recently got his 500th win as coach of the Hornets!

[Hornets]

Hornets fall to BSM 3-1...The box score looks like it was a wild game! BSM outshot Edina 21-16 in the FIRST PERIOD and there were boatloads of roughing penalties and even a misconduct. HOLY COW! Meanwhile, Slappy's Skipper team rolled to their 4th straight victory over Eastview and they look like the team to beat at this early stage of the season. Rodent recruit Javon Moore is off to a sizzling start and can't wait till we see him in Dinkytown!

[Slap Shot]

Skippers look awfully good on paper, but it's early and they've had consensus #1 teams fall short before.

Thinking of getting a subscription to mnhockey.tv (I think that's the one) because free streams appear to be a thing of the past which is pretty annoying.

[Leon]

Leon ventured a few blocks down County road E on the 24th to watch the WBL Bears face off against Duluth East in the season opener for both - the Bears play their home games at TCO Sports Garden, otherwise know as the worst arena to watch a hockey game. Pretty evenly matched contest that saw the Bears triumph 4-3. They hosted Rosemount last Thursday and jumped out to the dreaded 2 goal lead only to see the Irish rattle off 5 unanswered tallies. ( Leon watched this tilt on the Horn, the WBL internet channel )

The annual matchup between WBL and the Evil Empire ( Hill-Murray ) takes place on December 23rd at an arena that Leon played many of his High Schools St Paul City Conference games, Aldrich arena, Get your tickets early as Leon is sure this game will be a sellout !!!

[Sellingguy]

Hockey day in Warroad will be epic.

[TheLokNesMonster]

Who do you like this year Munger?. Give me your top 5. Doesn’t matter if they’re A or AA. I have no feel for it until mid January.

[Hornets]

Who do you like this year Munger?. Give me your top 5. Doesn’t matter if they’re A or AA. I have no feel for it until mid January.

Too early for year end predictions but Minnetonka certainly looks like they could be competing for their 2nd straight title...they are LOADED. Always gotta throw support towards my Hornets and they have 2 studs in Cowan and Nevers. One team I know virtually nothing about but have caught my eye in the MN Hockey Hub rankings is Rogers. They had a really good team last year and are off to a great start so far.

Come mid-late January I will update and give my better informed opinion on a top 5 at that point!

[Slap Shot]

Chanhassen took Tonka to OT on Thursday. As a Skippers fan I did not.like seeing that result.

[weimy froob]

Meet the boys hockey Dream Team members and 15 players who pushed them for spots
The Dream Team includes a player committed to the Gophers, another headed to Minnesota Duluth and two who played for the No. 1-ranked big school in the state.

https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-h ... 600327690/

[Slap Shot]

Can't read it.

[weimy froob]

DREAM TEAM
Johnny Conlin, Mounds View, senior forward
An underrated playmaker, he piled up six goals and six assists in the season's first four games, well on his way to matching his totals last season of 25 goals and 36 assists. He does it with speed and great vision. College: undecided.

Joey Mugaas, Orono, senior defense
Spartans coach Sean Fish calls Mugaas "a human breakout machine." Tallied 30 assists as a junior and hasn't lost his touch through six games. He leads Orono with eight points (three goals and five assists). College: undecided

Mason McElroy, Benilde-St. Margaret's, senior goalie
The Red Knights jumped to a 5-0 start this season. The victories shared a common denominator — McElroy's stellar work between the pipes. The captain has permitted seven goals (1.45 per game) and stopped 92% of shots faced. College: undecided

Javon Moore, Minnetonka, senior forward
Turned his solid combination of size (6-4, 180 pounds) and rink sense into a team-leading 16 points through the Skippers' first five games. His coach, Sean Goldsworthy, believes Moore has National Hockey League potential. College: committed to Minnesota

Jackson Rudh, Park of Cottage Grove, junior forward
Offensive dynamo accounted for at least one goal in each of the Wolfpack's first three games, all victories. A team leader who competes at a high level. College: undecided

John Stout, Minnetonka, senior defense
A Star Tribune All-Metro first-team selection as a junior, Stout has continued his ascent into one of the state's finest blueliners. Only two assists so far this season, but expect his point total to climb. College: committed to Minnesota Duluth

[weimy froob]

Fifteen contenders
Owen Buesgens, Chanhassen, senior defense

Hagen Burrows, Minnetonka, senior forward

Gavin Garry, Minnetonka, senior forward

Kam Hendrickson, Chanhassen, senior goalie

Mason Jenson, Rogers, junior forward

Kamden Kaiser, Northfield, senior forward

Henry Lechner, Holy Angels, junior forward

Jackson Nevers, Edina, senior forward

Nolan Roed, White Bear Lake, senior forward

Drew Roelofs, Holy Family, senior forward

Harper Searles, Centennial, senior forward

Cooper Simpson, Shakopee, junior forward

Teddy Townsend, Eden Prairie, senior forward

Gavin Uhlenkamp, Chanhassen, senior forward

Rhys Wallin, Wayzata, senior forward

[Hornets]

DREAM TEAM
Johnny Conlin, Mounds View, senior forward
An underrated playmaker, he piled up six goals and six assists in the season's first four games, well on his way to matching his totals last season of 25 goals and 36 assists. He does it with speed and great vision. College: undecided.

Joey Mugaas, Orono, senior defense
Spartans coach Sean Fish calls Mugaas "a human breakout machine." Tallied 30 assists as a junior and hasn't lost his touch through six games. He leads Orono with eight points (three goals and five assists). College: undecided

Mason McElroy, Benilde-St. Margaret's, senior goalie
The Red Knights jumped to a 5-0 start this season. The victories shared a common denominator — McElroy's stellar work between the pipes. The captain has permitted seven goals (1.45 per game) and stopped 92% of shots faced. College: undecided

Javon Moore, Minnetonka, senior forward
Turned his solid combination of size (6-4, 180 pounds) and rink sense into a team-leading 16 points through the Skippers' first five games. His coach, Sean Goldsworthy, believes Moore has National Hockey League potential. College: committed to Minnesota

Jackson Rudh, Park of Cottage Grove, junior forward
Offensive dynamo accounted for at least one goal in each of the Wolfpack's first three games, all victories. A team leader who competes at a high level. College: undecided

John Stout, Minnetonka, senior defense
A Star Tribune All-Metro first-team selection as a junior, Stout has continued his ascent into one of the state's finest blueliners. Only two assists so far this season, but expect his point total to climb. College: committed to Minnesota Duluth

Have played old man's hockey with Johnny Conlin's uncle and the kid is really, really good. Glad he stayed in the Moundsview system with the friends he has grown up with!

[Slap Shot]

Thank you for posting that.

[Hornets]

Just came across this YouTube video...worth the watch!


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[Slap Shot]

Munger you call yourself a hockey fan and couldn't get yourself to Braemar to watch crosstown rivals and the #1 and #3 teams in state play at your supposed home rink?

[Hornets]

Munger you call yourself a hockey fan and couldn't get yourself to Braemar to watch crosstown rivals and the #1 and #3 teams in state play at your supposed home rink?

LOL...ALWAYS lookin for a way to diss me! Quite the defensive battle apparently last night and the shots on goal were pretty even. Looking forward to the rematch next month and maybe even a potential state tourney final rematch in March!

[Slap Shot]

Munger you call yourself a hockey fan and couldn't get yourself to Braemar to watch crosstown rivals and the #1 and #3 teams in state play at your supposed home rink?

LOL...ALWAYS lookin for a way to diss me! Quite the defensive battle apparently last night and the shots on goal were pretty even. Looking forward to the rematch next month and maybe even a potential state tourney final rematch in March!

It would be quite the treat to see these teams go against each other for the 3rd time in a state final. I truly enjoy the rivalry and respect the hell out of the Edina program.

[Hornets]

Munger you call yourself a hockey fan and couldn't get yourself to Braemar to watch crosstown rivals and the #1 and #3 teams in state play at your supposed home rink?

LOL...ALWAYS lookin for a way to diss me! Quite the defensive battle apparently last night and the shots on goal were pretty even. Looking forward to the rematch next month and maybe even a potential state tourney final rematch in March!

It would be quite the treat to see these teams go against each other for the 3rd time in a state final. I truly enjoy the rivalry and respect the hell out of the Edina program.

It's what high school hockey is all about!

[Sellingguy]

1 week to Hockey Day MN in Warroad. Warroad vs Roseau will be EPIC!
I was lucky enough to squeeze in the gardens for this matchup many many years ago in the days of Neal Broten and Dave Christianson.

[Slap Shot]

Good Lord - Tonka beat STMA 18-0 and their highest rated prospect only had 1 A. Yet they may not even make it out of their section because Chanhassen is also very, very good this year. Edina and Wayzata unfortunately are also share a section so only one of those very good teams will make it to the X.

btw the Tonka boys and girls hockey and bb teams have something like a combined 3 total losses so far.

[Sellingguy]

HDM off to a great start Thur and Fri. A former rube that lives up there says it is amazing what the town has done.
Today the warroad girls kick it off. Using native language on their jersey, native drum ceremony and Bouche's granddaughter doing the puck drop!

[Hornets]

The annual Hill Murray vs Edina home and home series is coming up this Friday and Saturday at Aldrich and Braemar. Hope to make both of them!

[Slap Shot]

Supposedly the #1 Tonka vs #3 Wayzata game will be available to stream here: https://www.youtube.com/@kare11/streams

[Slap Shot]

Was a heck of a game if you tuned in. Wayzata was the better team in the 1st and took a 2-0 lead. Tonka slowly chipped away to go ahead 3-2, fell behind 4-3, tied it in the 3rd and won in OT. SOG were pretty even for both teams.

[Hornets]

Tremendous game at Aldrich last night as the Hornets prevail 5-3 over the Pioneers. It's a down year for Hill Murray but coach Lechner always has his boys playing well come state tourney time so one can nevah count them out. Right now Minnetonka can lay claim to the top spot in state but Wayzata and the Hornets are not too far behind....

The Hornets & Pioneers go at it again tonight at Braemar and it should be anotha good one!

[WannaBeProGolferGuy]

Good Lord - Tonka beat STMA 18-0 and their highest rated prospect only had 1 A. Yet they may not even make it out of their section because Chanhassen is also very, very good this year. Edina and Wayzata unfortunately are also share a section so only one of those very good teams will make it to the X.

btw the Tonka boys and girls hockey and bb teams have something like a combined 3 total losses so far.

If I head correctly on Beyond the Pond this morning, Minnetonka has 9 Division 1 commitments? That if f'kin insane. Basically, top 2 lines go D1

[Hornets]

Good Lord - Tonka beat STMA 18-0 and their highest rated prospect only had 1 A. Yet they may not even make it out of their section because Chanhassen is also very, very good this year. Edina and Wayzata unfortunately are also share a section so only one of those very good teams will make it to the X.

btw the Tonka boys and girls hockey and bb teams have something like a combined 3 total losses so far.

If I head correctly on Beyond the Pond this morning, Minnetonka has 9 Division 1 commitments? That if f'kin insane. Basically, top 2 lines go D1

Wonder if any of the 9 came up through the Minnetonka Youth Hockey program?


























Of course Slappy will come here and spout off that lots of teams have players that didn't grow up in their respective cities.....and he'd be right! Regardless of how the team came together, Tonka looks to be the team to beat again. There's a small handful of teams that could beat them if the stars align, but the state title is there's to lose. Looking forward to seeing Javon Moore in a Rodent uniform in a year or two!

[Slap Shot]

Like I said Chanhassen could prevent them from even making state, Edina and Wayzata have already taken them to OT, BSM is not quite there but still a threat.

One thing we can all agree on is I hope Roseau makes it back to state this year.

[Hornets]

Hornets with another hard fought win over HM....we're now into the home stretch of the season and hard to believe we are only about 5 weeks away from the state tourney!