Let's Play Hockey Nov. 9, 2018 issue

Volume XLVII • Number 5 • Issue 1246

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Kaitlyn Kotlowski Warroad

Olivia Mobley Breck

Madeline Wethington Blake

TOP 25

Ramsey Parent Blaine

S R E Y A L P S H ’ S GIRL 8-29 2 s e g a p 9 1 IN 2018IN THIS ISSUE

U.S. Hockey HOF Game rosters pages 14-15 Counting down the top 25 all-time girls’ HS players page 18 Girls’ HS hockey team previews page 20-35 Q&A with Madeline Wethington page 27 All-time top girls’ HS teams page 36 Season’s first girls’ HS rankings page 54

KIM MCCULLOUGH

Are you focused or distracted? ... pg. 8

JOHN RUSSO

Golden Rules for defensemen ... pg. 9

JACK BLATHERWICK

Interdependence, then synergy ... pg. 11

ANDREW VITALIS

The year of the Maverick? ... pg. 11

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FOR OCTOBER 11, 2018 FROM THE CRADLE TO THE ICE Josh Levine‘s satirical article about a fictitious showcase in Winnipeg for preschool hockey players elicited a lot of confusion for those that didn’t read past the headline.

Funny as hell, good jab at parents who have blinders on and who actually do think their kids at 4 or 5 are destined for at least a Division I scholarship. I’ve dealt with a few of those when I was involved with travel hockey. My friend was right with me at the meetings to try and get the parents back down to earth.

Dan Heasley This is hilarious! I have a 4-year-old who is just starting out and people keep asking me why we are starting him so late!

Danyel Cureela-Penman My friends (coaching staff) have been saying this to people directly for over 20 years. The reason that some people think this is a real story is because I’m sure it has been an idea and wouldn’t surprise me if it was tried. People will pay a lot to acquire the “elite” title. The exploitation of hockey players and their families is always happening.

Jerry Diebel Everyone should know that how good a kid is at a young age has nothing to do with how good they will be at 17 or 18.

Steve Feesl The scary part is how true something like this could be. I knew coming from Let’s Play Hockey, that it would be a message of, “relax people, you are being ridiculous.” I will be honest though. After many, many years around youth hockey, I have heard language and seen actions similar to this.

John Schottenbauer I’m sure there are some parents who saw the headline and were wondering why their kid wasn’t invited!

Bob Schlichenmaier

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about this. I am still rattled. Don't do that to me.

Mike Murphy TO “B” OR NOT TO “B” LPH publisher Bryan Zollman’s column advised young players and parents to not put too much stock into making the top team.

blame this on the fans. I too like WCHA better because it’s what I knew. I’m still a big time Gopher hockey fan. Not a fan of Big Ten, but I can live with it. I can't live with being priced out of my tickets. We older fans were loyal and got let down. At least we didn’t have to change our name from Fighting Sioux to whatever the heck it is now.

Terry Parks

I have twins and one plays house league and one is PeeWee B. The ideal situation is to be on the best team for development. Ideally your child will be a mid-range player, not the top or bottom player on their team for best development. At younger levels, chasing letters doesn't make sense.

Kristie Wisniewski

Well done on the sales pitch, but in the end the whole atmosphere is completely gone, much like the attendance. I grew up with season tickets, and fought to get them, as a student, all four years I went to school there.Going to games now is beyond depressing, and the teams they primarily play may be very talented, but they are still foreign. Unfortunately, what is done is done. Big Ten dollars are here to stay, and there is no going back. RIP Gopher Hockey.

Ian T.

Depends on work ethic.

I knew a couple guys who went on to play college hockey – a B player who went Division I and a player who once was cut from the B team and high school team that went on to play Division III. Jeremy Olsen

It will never be exciting to play UMD or North Dakota in October. Never. It doesn’t matter if we play them during the season, they are meaningless at that point. I planned to have season tickets for years once my name came up on the list and I have no intentions of that now.

Lauren

My player made the AA team in our community and after reviewing the proposed game, practices, off-ice training, team meetings, team bonding events and game study schedule, declined the roster spot, stating, “I just really want to have fun and play hockey.”

Anonymous FOR OCTOBER 25, 2018 DOWN THE GOPHER HOLE LPH editor Kevin Kurtt penned an open letter to the segment of Gopher men’s hockey fans who still complain about Big Ten hockey and yearn for the good ol’ days of the pre-realignment WCHA. I was a long-time season ticket holder who loved the rivals we had. Then they started taxing my seats and priced me out of the tickets. I go to games now with friends and most seats are empty. Don't

Sure, maybe UMD and UND are less exciting in October, but late season games against Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio State every bit as exciting. Overall, the Big Ten is a much stronger conference from top to bottom. 10/10 I would sacrifice UMD and UND to be able to replace Alaska 1, Alaska 2, Omaha and Colorado College with the likes of Michigan, OSU and Notre Dame. I have been in the minority since day one, but it seems like such a no-brainer.

Steve

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Agree with all of it. All the points are what I complained, especially the in-state games have less meaning not being a conference game. I’m now done complaining. Got rid of my season tickets.

Don’t look at schedule anymore, don’t care. If that was the goal of Big Ten, then they succeeded. I now care for the Wild more and I was a die-hard North Stars’ fan. Can’t believe I care so little for the Gophers now.

Jim Fischer You buried the lede: “Tickets are too expensive.” For someone who lives in Maple Grove, I can drive 45 minutes to SCSU and watch (or was able to watch until Motzko flipped) a more entertaining brand of hockey for $20, instead of the $55 the Gophers charge. Also, parking is free in St. Cloud, whereas it’s about $15 around Mariucci. And the half-empty arena at Mariucci is a big turn-off as well. It indicates to me that those in control of running the program are tone-deaf to what people want, and ostensibly don’t care. How about getting more people in the seats and make tickets affordable to families and youth hockey teams, instead of pandering to corporations that pay for tickets, but do not show up. Gophers’ fans (and I am still one) are like Nebraska football fans, unable or unwilling to recognize times have changed.

Richie Anderson I will always follow Gophers’ hockey. However, I went to see them in Duluth for the opener, and everything from tickets to the game to parking were more fan-friendly and cost effective than the Gophers. I’ve said this for years now: A family of four better pony up if they want to see them, or drive to St. Paul to watch the Wild, as it would cost just as much. As far as competition, the Big Ten showed they can hang with the NCAA, look at last year’s tournament.

Yes, an NCHC team had won, but the Big Ten had a great showing.

Jeff Koivu Time for Gopher fans to get over it. The old WCHA was great, but it’s not coming back.

Richard Babs

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Inside Minnesota Hockey www.minnesotahockey.org

Minnesota Hockey, an affiliate of USA Hockey, is the governing body of youth and amateur hockey in Minnesota and the premier developer of hockey players in the state.

With over 67,000 registered players and coaches, it is the largest state governing body for amateur hockey in the United States.

Five tough hockey situations (and how to handle them)

By Shane Frederick

at the professional level.”

You think you’re a tough hockey player?

We’re talking tough enough to handle some adversity during your hockey career.

Tough enough to turn a negative into a positive. Tough enough to keep going when things don’t seem to be going your way — when you lose a close game, when you’re told to take a seat on the bench, when you get hurt and miss time.

How players handle those situations and how they learn from them may just turn disappointments into victories down the road, whether it’s your next shift or someday later in life.

We asked Moorhead High School boys’ hockey head coach Jon Ammerman to give us some of his advice on how to handle a few tough situations:

Getting benched Coaches make decisions to play or not play players for multiple reasons. The best thing you can do is: “Don’t take it personally,” Ammerman said. “The coach is only trying to get a message across. Do your best to control your emotions. Have a positive attitude and take advantage by trying to learn from it.”

Editor’s note: Minnesota Hockey recommends that coaches should strive to make playing time for all players approximately equal, excepting reduced time for disciplinary reasons, at the 8U/ 10U/12U levels.

If you have to sit and watch from the bench for a shift or a period or are left out and have to watch from the stands, pay attention and figure out what to do to correct mistakes and improve.

“All you can worry about as a player is what you can control,” Ammerman said. “You can hold yourself accountable and try to make yourself better. You can control three things:

Getting cut, not making the team you wanted Stick with it and try to have fun playing the game, Ammerman said. You just might be a latebloomer.

The Spuds coach shared the story of one of his former players, Will Borgen, who was

passed over for some elite-level opportunities when he was 15. Borgen stuck with it, though, playing for the love of the game as he developed and improved.

Eventually, the defenseman earned a scholarship to St. Cloud State, got drafted by the Buffalo Sabres, and was selected to

play for Team USA in the World Junior Championships and 2018 Winter Olympics.

“He really enjoyed competition and had a lot of fun when he was playing. He still does,” Ammerman said. “He was so athletic and competed so hard and had so much fun doing it, it showed up in his game. Now he’s

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Fair Play to penalize offensive behavior The Fair Play program was implemented in 2004 with purpose of rewarding teams for displaying proper behavior and sportsmanship during competition. Starting with 2018-19, that focus will also include a stronger penalty for the use of offensive, hateful or discriminatory language.

Under the Fair Play system, teams earn an extra point (Fair Play Point or FPP) in their district or league standings when they meet standards for penalties and sportsmanship. To receive their Fair Play Point, teams must ensure none of the following occurs: • Total Fair Play penalty minutes criteria is exceeded • Spectator conduct requires referees to stop play and request spectator(s) to leave the arena

• Coach is assessed a game misconduct or match penalty The new rule will add a requirement stating that in order to earn their Fair Play Point, no player on the team can receive a game misconduct for an obscene gesture or offensive, hateful or discriminatory language.

In the past, this type of game misconduct penalty would have counted as 10 penalty minutes toward the team’s penalty threshold. With the rule change, teams will automatically lose their Fair Play Point if a player is penalized for that type of behavior.

This change to the Fair Play program coincides with a revised conduct policy (see Minnesota Hockey Handbook, p. 35) that is designed to place an additional emphasis on preventing and addressing instances of inappropriate behavior. Minnesota

Hockey’s updated conduct policy includes a procedure for addressing incidents involving language, gestures or conduct that is offensive, hateful or discriminatory in nature.

While Fair Play does not impact the outcome of individual games, consistently good (or bad) behavior can have a cumulative effect on league standings and playoff Fair Play PIM Equivalent Chart Penalty Classification PIM Equivalent Minor or Bench Minor 2 minutes Major 5 minutes Minor & Misconduct (2 & 10) 12 minutes Misconduct (10) 10 minutes Mouthguard Misconduct 2 minutes Game Misconduct or Match 10 minutes Penalty Shot Equivalent to penalty assessed

seedings, encouraging players, coaches and parents to display positive behavior at all events.

Below are the official Fair Play penalty minute equivalents for each type of penalty and the penalty minute thresholds, by age level, which teams must stay under to earn their Fair Play point.

Fair Play PIM Threshold Chart Level Minutes Squirt 10 min Girls 10U 8 min PeeWee 12 min Girls 12U 10 min Bantam 14 min Girls 15U 12 min Junior Gold 16 min Girls 19U 14 min

Hard ice divider program returns for sixth season

Minnesota Hockey, in partnership with Rink Systems, Inc., will continue to offer the Minnesota Hockey Hard Ice Divider Subsidy Program for the 2018-19 season. The partnership will also allow for associations that purchase hard ice dividers through the program to purchase junior size goal frames at a discounted rate. Both the dividers and the goal frames have been instrumental in the growth of cross and half ice games across the country as more and more youth programs have embraced age-appropriate skill development.

Through this partnership, Minnesota Hockey will once again be able to offer a $2,500 subsidy to Minnesota Hockey affiliated associations that register to purchase a “hard divider” system for the 2018-19 season. As was the case the past five sea-

sons, Minnesota Hockey associations will be able to purchase a set of boards, valued at $7,900, for just $5,400. Associations that take advantage of the hard ice divider subsidy will also be able to purchase the junior goal frames at the following prices: two goal frames for $440, four goal frames for $880 or six goal frames for $1,320.

The Minnesota Hockey Hard Divider Program is designed to aid community-based associations and their home rinks in promoting the growth of ice hockey through the implementation of cross and half-ice hockey. A total of 70 associations from all

over the state have taken advantage of the discount and now utilize more than 90 sets of dividers in their community arenas. Associations who took part in the program in previous seasons are eligible to purchase additional dividers this season to allow for three “mini-rinks” on one sheet of ice.

“We couldn’t be more pleased with how successful the partnership with Rink Systems and the number of associations that have utilized the subsidy,” said Dave Margenau, President of Minnesota Hockey. “To see nearly half of our associations take advantage of the program and use the boards to host cross and half ice

tournaments at the Mite/8U Girls level is exciting. The boards offer a realistic playing experience for the kids and the fans while promoting small area games and practices.”

Not only a major component of player development through age appropriate skill development, cross and half-ice hockey provides a more efficient way to use ice time and space. Most importantly, the smaller playing surface gives children a greater sense of enjoyment when playing hockey.

Cross and half-ice hockey allows players to increase the number of times they touch the puck, their puck possession time and overall speed in playing situations – all of which translate into quicker development of individual skills and a passion for the game.

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2018 Upper Midwest High School Elite League Results • Standings 2018 Elite League Playoffs Qtr - Southwest 9, CCM 3 Qtr - Northeast 4 vs. North 3 Qtr - Southeast 4, Wisconsin 3 Qtr - Great Plains 6, Northwest 5 Semi - Southwest 5, Great Plains 2 Semi - Southeast 3, Northeast 1 Final - Southeast 5, Southwest 3 3rd Place - Northeast 4, Great Plains 2 Cons. Semi - CCM 6, Northwest 5 Cons. Semi - Wisconsin 7, North 3 5th Place - CCM 3, Wisconsin 2 7th Place - Northwest 6, North 5

2018 TCF Bank International Invitational Qtr - Team Red 4, MDHL U18 1 Qtr - Team White 4, Stanstead College 1 Qtr - Shattuck-St. Mary’s 5, Tier 1 Elite 0 Qtr - Red Bull Salzburg 5, Chicago Mission 4 Semi - Team White 5, Team Red 1 Semi - Shattuck-St. Mary’s 7, Red Bull Salzburg 4 Final - Shattuck-St. Mary’s 9, Team White 5 3rd Place - Red Bull Salzburg 5, Team Red 4 Cons. Semi - Stanstead College 3, MDHL U18 2 Cons. Semi - Chicago Mission 2, Tier I Elite 1 5th Place - Stanstead College 3, Chicago Mission 0 7th Place - MDHL U18 3, Tier 1 Elite 2

IIT All-Tournament Team F Brendan Brisson, Shattuck-St. Mary’s (MVP) F John Jason Peterka, Red Bull Salzburg F Dylan Schneider, Shattuck-St. Mary’s D Mike Koster, Team White D Jackson Lacombe, Shattuck-St. Mary’s G Carsen Stokes, Shattuck-St. Mary’s

Final Regular Season Standings Team Southwest North Southeast Shattuck-SM Great Plains Northwest Wisconsin Northeast CCM

W 12 12 10 9 9 5 5 6 2

L 5 6 9 3 11 11 11 12 4

T 4 3 2 3 1 5 5 3 3

Pts 28 27 22 21 19 15 15 15 9

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2018 Upper Midwest High School Elite League Leaders • Regular Season Points Name Liam Malmquist Rhett Pitlick Blake Biondi Garrett Pinoniemi Brendan Brisson Jett Jungels Matthew Gleason Ryder Donovan Mason Nevers Adam Flammang Austen Humphrey

Save Percentage High School Edina Chaska Hermantown Holy Family Shattuck-St. Mary’s Edina Cretin-Derham Hall Duluth East Edina St. Michael-Albertville Elk River

Team SW SW N NE SSM SW SE N SW NW NW

Yr 12 11 11 11 12 12 11 12 12 11 11

Pos. F F F F F F F F F F F

GP 21 21 21 21 15 21 19 19 21 21 20

G 10 13 21 7 9 11 15 8 9 16 7

A 22 18 7 21 18 15 10 17 15 6 14

Pts 32 31 28 28 27 26 25 25 24 22 21

Name Josh Weyandt Collin Dorzinski Bailey Huber Henry Welsch

High School Chanhassen New Prague Holy Family Lakeville South

Team CCM NE SW SE

Yr 11 12 11 12

Mins 333:37 718:20 761:37 631:12

W-L-T 3-2-1 6-3-3 8-4-2 5-4-1

GAA 2.34 2.76 2.99 3.23

SV% .932 .931 .912 .902

Team CCM NE N SSM

Yr 11 12 11 11

Mins 333:37 718:20 634:46 570:31

W-L-T 3-2-1 6-3-3 5-0-0 2-3-0

GAA 2.34 2.76 2.93 2.94

SV% .932 .931 .897 .897

Goals-Against Average Name Josh Weyandt Collin Dorzinski Carter Clafton Carsen Stokes

High School Chanhassen New Prague Grand Rapids Shattuck-St. Mary’s

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Are you focused or distracted?

Photo: Christine Wisch

development of aspiring female hockey players. She is a former NCAA Division I captain at Dartmouth and played in the National Women’s Hockey League for six

By Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS One of the biggest challenges for all hockey players is being able to stay focused throughout an entire season, game or even practice. Distractions are everywhere, and in playoffs and season-ending tournaments, the amount and intensity of these distractions seems to multiply. Every player will get distracted by different things, and that’s why each player must come up with their own strategy for combatting their distractions.

There are two main types of distractions – internal and external. External distractions are the ones that are happening outside of you: bad ice, bad refs, being late, the fans, coaches’ decisions and your teammates’ actions. These are very different from the internal distractions, which are the ones happening inside of you: overthinking, doubting yourself, comparing yourself, worrying about your mistakes, wanting to impress and worrying about things happening off the ice. With all of these distractions, it is easy to see why you sometimes lose your focus and take your eyes off the task at hand.

The first step to combatting distractions is to identify the three that are your biggest.

Are you more affected by external or internal distractions? Are you your own worst enemy or do you focus too much energy on what’s going on outside of you? It is important to figure out what your most common distractions are so that you can start to create strategies that will allow you to deal with these distractions and stay focused, especially at a critical time of the season.

To deal with external distractions, you must learn to focus only on the things that are under your own control. It is impossible to control the actions of everyone else in the rink – you can’t control what the referee calls, what the fans are yelling or what system the other team is playing. You also can’t control what your coach decides to do or whether your teammates chose to pass you the puck. What you always have complete control over are your thoughts and your actions. If you find yourself getting distracted by your own thoughts, you need to choose some key focus words that you can use to get you back on track.

I was one of those players that was my own worst enemy, and so I would always come back to the basics when I found I was getting down on myself. I used phrases like, “feet moving,” “simple passes” and “confident decisions” to refocus during the game. Again, these were all things I had complete control over in the context of the game.

Learning how to avoid distractions and focus on your own performance, while maintaining a positive attitude and tireless work ethic, will positively influence your whole game and help you take your game

to the next level, especially at a critical time of the season.

For a simple plan to help you avoid and overcome distractions, visit http:// tot a l fe m a l e h o ckey. c o m / p ro d u c t s / mental_performance_plus.

Kim McCullough, MSc, YCS, is an expert in the

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years. She is the Director & Founder of Total Female Hockey and the Head Coach of the Toronto-Leaside Jr Wildcats in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League.

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Golden Rules for Defense

These Golden Rules are the key items players should be striving to master as they progress up through the ranks to high school and college. The best players at the highest levels of hockey follow the Golden Rules most often.

A player of average skills and speed will do very well if these rules are mastered. While the rules are basic and seem obvious, it may take many years of concentrated effort for most players to automatically perform them properly. This automatic reaction is what coaches should be teaching and players working towards.

1. Always back your partner — on the offensive blue line, in the neutral zone and especially in the defensive zone.

2. Always one defenseman in front of the net when the opposition has the puck in your zone or there is danger that they may gain possession. For young defensemen, (mites through early PeeWees) the rule should always be one defenseman in front of the net when the puck is in your zone.

3. Do not leave the offensive zone too soon. Leaving too soon is a much more common mistake than leaving too late for a large percentage of defensemen from mites through high school. It backs the defense up too fast and too far and makes “pacing” the attacking forward much harder.

4. Always play defense first. If attacking with the puck, only go deep into the offensive zone until the prime scoring opportunity is over — and you are part of it. Top of the circle is a good “limiting” point. Scoring is a bonus for defensemen.

5. Never play a 1-on-1 head on. Give the attacker a little room on one side to force him to go where you want him to go.

6. Stagger one defenseman up a little farther than the other in 2-on-2 and 3-on-2 situations. The up-man will generally be nearest to the puck carrier.

7. Shoot intelligently from the point. The best shot is always low, generally not too hard (so it stays in the scoring area for rebounds) and accurate. Defensemen seldom are shooting to score, but rather to put the puck into the scoring area so that forwards can score. Always look up so shots are not into opposing players and so that passes to wide wings or partner can be made when appropriate. “Slide” a little before shooting.

8. Do not “tie-up” with people in front of the net, rather gain position and control. Always control the opposition’s stick.

9. Do not ever “tie-up” with an opposing player anywhere when your team is a man short. As the players on the team with a penalty tie up and are out of the play, the odds get better on the power play, i.e. 4-on-3 is better than 5-on-4, 3-on-2 is better than 4-on-3, etc.

10. Do not stand looking for someone to pass to, especially in the defensive zone. Look-move-look-pass. This reduces the chances of being surprised from the back or side, makes the pass more accurate and forces the opponent to begin retreating.

11. When turning with a player breaking around the outside, keep the feet moving – do not lunge or reach without moving your feet. Young players have an especially hard time with this, mainly because of their lack of skating and turning skills.

12. Work, work, work on backwards skating and turning. A defenseman must be as comfortable going backwards and sideways as forward.

Young players all the way through college must continue to practice these skills as their bodies grow and change.

13. Do not pass to covered forwards – carry it, cross-pass to partner or “eat it” if necessary. Defensemen must gain confidence in cross-passing and in carrying the puck to open up the attack, allowing their forward to get open. Feeding the opposition’s point has been a weakness at all levels since day one. But – once an open forward exists, move the puck.

14. Check only for purpose. Checking just for the sake of a hit is seldom of value and creates risk of self-injury, missed checks and open opposition players, as well as penalties.

15. Communicate – with your partner, to goalkeeper and your forwards. It is an important part of teamwork. Do not communicate with opposing players – it seldom is of value and exposes your emotions.

16. Follow your attacking forwards closely (20 to 30 feet) and move quickly into the offensive zone after the puck goes into the zone. Many defensemen are lazy moving up the ice and allow the puck to turn around before they get over the blue line.

17. The blue lines are critical. Always clear the puck over the defensive blue line as a first priority – then move up to the blue line quickly.

Defend both blue lines with as much vigor as is reasonable as the opposition attacks down the ice – they are natural points to stop the attack.

18. Learn the critical skills of flipping the puck (out of the zone) and deflecting the puck off the glass (out of the zone) at the earliest possible age. They are key puck movement skills.

19. Learn the skating/passing skills and situations to cross pass and cooperate with your partner to move the puck out of the defensive zone.

20. Know your job in the defensive zone and do it consistently and well.

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First interdependence, then synergy

By Jack Blatherwick Let’s Play Hockey Columnist

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Watching the super-fast hockey of the boys’ Upper Midwest High School Elite League, it is obvious Minnesota’s top players have incredible skills. Unlike the USHL, where preventing offense is a greater priority than featuring it, this style of hockey is a wide-open breeding ground for skill.

The second fact – that is universal at higher levels of hockey – is that all the individual skill in the world isn’t enough to beat defenses – the defensemen have gotten too good. They skate so well today, and handle rushes with boring consistency.

NHL highlights always show the very few times per month when someone makes a miracle move and leaves the D in the wake.

And even though it is extremely rare, it captures the dreams, and motivates every talented youth hockey player. It must be incredibly fun to toe-drag the puck through the feet of the defender, deke the goalie and celebrate the highlight play of the game.

(I say, “It must be incredibly fun” having not felt that exhilaration myself).

So, rather than give up on attacking defenses that are numerically equal, rather than always dumping the puck when the defensive team is in good position to stop the rush, we need to teach youngsters the

Interdependence to create offense was in full display in the Upper Midwest High School Elite League this season.

concept of INTERDEPENDENCE. Young puck carriers should experiment with three elements: 1) pass to make your linemates better, 2) pass and get open to make yourself better and 3) carry the puck to a lane that invites the defender to make a mental error, because we know you can’t beat a good D on the basis of 1-on-1 skill.

Coaches can experiment with drills that reward young players for thinking creatively to use interdependence. For example, add 1-on-1’s in limited areas, but have a coach serve as a wild-card for the puck carrier.

Reward give-and-go decisions or give-andget open, or using the coach to “pick” the defender. Players in the Elite League were

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so much better by the end of the season at using their teammates to help create offense, so games became non-stop attack, attack, attack.

One of the truly great minds in hockey, Tim Taylor died a couple of years ago after a lifetime of coaching college and national/ Olympic teams. He proposed a great definition of CREATIVITY at higher levels of hockey: Given the unforeseen obstacles that pop up every moment in a hockey game, creativity is the best-and-quickest decision to use all the available tools – considering teammates to be the tools.

Wayne Gretzky used all the tools more creatively than anyone in history, and finished with more assists than any other player had total points (1,567 counting two years in the World Hockey Association, the rival major league). He added 940 career goals to prove that creative interdependence isn’t just about assisting others.

The old Soviet teams were a model of the SYNERGY that results from their philosophy of interdependence. In 40 years in the Olympics, they were beaten only twice (1960 and 1980 by the USA). Synergy on the hockey rink means: The whole truly becomes greater than the sum of the individual parts. 1+1+1+1+1=1,000, not just five.

The year of the Maverick?

Minnesota State hopes its depth and explosiveness will take it to the top of the WCHA and the nation

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When Minnesota State junior forward Parker Tuomie found himself tied to the weight room this past summer, you didn’t have to remind him that C.J. Suess – the All-American talent and 2017-18 WCHA Player of the Year – had graduated and was now playing professional hockey. He was well aware.

When senior forward and Minnetonka native Max Coatta was sweating through one final stickhandling drill a few months ago and his body had nearly had enough, you didn’t have to tell him about the fact that the Mavericks had lost three all-everything seniors to graduation – Zeb Knutson, Brad McClure and Connor LaCouvee – and another All-WCHA defenseman in Daniel Brickley to the pros. He already knew that.

When Mavericks’ head coach Mike Hastings – now in his seventh season in Mankato – was looking into his crystal ball and filling in potential line combinations for the 2018-19 season, you didn’t have to point out that MSU would be missing 142 points of offense from last year’s WCHA regular season championship team. The veteran coach saw it coming. But here’s the thing: Hastings was prepared – they all were.

Now months later, despite fielding a roster minus the names of Suess, Knutson, McClure, Brickley and LaCouvee, the 201819 Mavericks are once again skating circles around their opponents – especially on offense. Last season, MSU not only led the WCHA, but also the nation in scoring. This season, through eight games, the Mavericks are 7-1-0 and averaging 4.12 goals per contest which puts them second in the WCHA and ninth in the nation in that category. Already, 16 different players on the Maverick roster have scored at least one point and 15 of them have two points or more. If powerful was the word used to describe the 2017-18 version of Maverick hockey, the word this season (albeit early) would be explosive. That and balance.

“We hope to become and continue to be a four-line team,” Hastings said. “I’m hop-

Minnesota State sophomore forward Dallas Gerads (Blaine, Minn.) has three goals in six games this season.

ing that our depth continues both offensively and defensively. We’ve been able to share the ice-time throughout our lineup.

Our so-called bottom six have had equal or greater ice-time than our guys in the top six, depending on what the game calls for. We have been able to roll six and sometimes seven defensemen back at the blue-line.

I’m hoping that continues to be a strength for us and something we can turn to so there is not one, two or three guys that have to carry that load consistently.”

To date, several players have been shouldering the load for Hastings and his staff.

Tuomie, a junior from Bremerhaven, Germany who has 68 points in 87 career games, leads the Mavericks with 13 points (5-8--13) which puts him second in the nation in points. Last weekend against Alaska, Tuomie notched two points, helping MSU to a weekend sweep over in-state rival Minnesota.

Right behind Tuomie on the stat sheet is a familiar name in Marc Michaelis. The junior and fellow Germany product was named to the preseason All-WCHA team after tallying 40 points in 36 games one season ago.

Michaelis has 11 points in eight games. Senior co-captain Max Coatta has six points in eight games, including four goals.

“C.J. was an All-American – you can’t replace those guys, but I think it speaks to the depth of our team,” Coatta said when asked about replacing the lost firepower. “We have a bunch of different guys that can step up on any given night. After those guys graduated, I knew I had to step up along with other guys on the team to try and fill that void as much as we can.

“I think the depth of our team is really strong. We can play four lines and six defensemen. If you can do that, you are going to be tough to play against, and I think that’s what we want our identity to be. At that point it doesn’t matter which line you are on, you’re playing with great guys and anyone in the lineup can get the job done.”

“That’s part of college hockey, you are always going to lose your older guys,” Tuomie said. “For us, we knew it all along that those players wouldn’t be there anymore and I think the guys that have to fill their shoes have been doing a great job of saying hey, it’s my turn now. I think that’s always a mindset we have here at Minnesota State.

We have a lot of good players that aren’t even in the lineup week in and week out and they are just waiting to get an opportunity, and it’s up to them to take advantage of that opportunity.”

Opportunity is all around, and at least so far, the Mavericks are seizing it. Sophomores Connor Mackey (1-5--6) and Jared Spooner (1-6--7) are coming off successful freshmen campaigns and two of eight freshmen who saw playing time last year for MSU. Three of the fabulous freshmen were named to the WCHA All-Rookie team (Jake Jaremko, Mackey and Reggie Lutz) last year. Others include juniors Charlie Gerard (3-6--9) and Ian Scheid. Last weekend against Minnesota, Gerard struck for one goal and three assists. And speaking of freshmen, you can also throw newcomer Julian Napravnik into mix. The freshman from Germany (yes, another Germany product) has a point in four straight games.

Talent is one thing, but anyone who knows hockey understands that a winning formula has to go beyond the speed and the strength of a shot. So what is it (so far) about this year’s squad that has helped them rise to the top of the college hockey mountain through the first month of the season? You get a different answer with each person you ask.

“I think our work ethic,” Tuomie said. “Every day we show up to the rink and we realize that every other team in the nation is trying to get better, so it’s our job to come to the rink being prepared. It starts with our coaching staff. The plans they lay out for us day in and day out help us prepare. Also, our compete level in practice goes a long way. We practice as hard as we play so the games seem pretty normal for us when they come up.”

“The selflessness of this team,” Coatta said. “If you have a full team of selfless players, you can go a long way. Obviously, you have to have talent and great players, but I think if you have a locker room full of character guys and players who are willing to do whatever it takes for the guy next to him, you can go a long way.

“It’s early and we still have a lot to learn.

Winning those close games and understanding how important that is, that’s going to be important. Last year, we lost to Duluth by one goal (in the NCAA Tournament) and Continued on page 53

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Officially Speaking: Monthly Mailbag

Dear OS: OS I just saw you at the CCM World Invite in Chicago, and noticed you weren’t wearing your name on the jersey. But you wrote a previous column about the importance of wearing a nameplate. What gives?

OS OS: Not sure how you knew it was me, but yes, I was minus the nametag. See, unlike Las Vegas refs, it seems Chicago guys are scared to wear names. Everyone should don nameplates.

And that’s not just me speaking. It’s also Ron Hoggarth and Dan Marouelli. You know who they are, right?

Mark Lichtenfeld

To OS OS: I’m a veteran Level 3 and had some serious difficulties on the USA Hockey tests. I thought you’re here to protect guys like me, but the test was impossible.

Thanks.

OS OS: You must be talking about the closedbook exam. Yes, I heard from numerous officials that the test was at times, incomprehensible, unintelligible and just plain unfair. Still, I have pleaded with all of you to study hard in order to guarantee a passing

grade. And – most important – if you’re allowed to collaborate with fellow officials for the closed book, be very careful about whom you are collaborating with. Just sayin’.

Mr ConMr.. ceited ceited: I’m a local parent, and I’m tired of hearing you yell “sticks in the white!” every time my son lines up for a draw on his Squirt AA team. Shut up!

OS OS: As I’ve written numerous times before, a center who places his or her stick in the white part of the red dot without request from the official displays knowledge of the game and mastery of the rules. Likewise, a kid who must be con-

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stantly reminded to line up correctly suffers from bad discipline, inadequate coaching, and in your son’s case, dearth of parenting.

Dear OS OS: Literally just saw you early Friday in Chicago at the world’s biggest hockey AA/AAA invite, and you guys looked like you were sleeping. I’m from out of town and this is what I’m paying for?

OS OS: What you’re paying for is a tournament where the first four games Friday all went to the slaughter-rule running clock, including a 10-0 disaster and an 11-1 snowball. This is a AA/ AAA tournament?

Dear OS OS: OK, my kid plays in the Arizona travel league and I know we’re gonna get you in Las Vegas. Fine. But then I travel to Chicago and there you are again. Don’t you have a real job?

OS OS: No. Dear OS: OS I’m a Level 3. How would you handle this? I’m at the World Invite in Chi-

cago, it’s a 12-1 game, the losing coach won’t shut up the entire time, and then I overhear him saying, “I’m not going into the handshake line so I don’t call the ref an ***hole.”

OS OS: Guess the message got through loud and clear.

Dear OS OS: I was coaching at the CAN AM tournament in October and my 10-and-under team was advised that slap shots are illegal. But sometimes the refs would whistle down slap shots and sometimes they would let it go. Can you explain or is this a Vegas thing?

OS OS: I just had this problem at the World Invite.

Rule 621(d) in the USA Hockey Playing Rules states: “The use of the “slap shot” in the Youth and Girls’ 10 & under age classifications and below is prohibited. When a player who, in the process of making a forehand or backhand shot or pass, raises the blade of the stick above his waist as part of the backswing, play shall be stopped immediately and a faceoff is conducted at one of the end zone faceoff spots of the offending team.”

But if the kid raises his stick to his knees and then slaps the puck, it’s still a “slap shot,” yet it’s perfectly legal since the backswing is below the waist. I’ve seen some AAA Squirts do this and clearly, you have too. Got that?

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MSU’s Gerard, MTU’s Ford, NMU’s Tolvanen & LSSU’s Nordqvist net weekly league honors WCHA Forward of the Week d, Jr ., Minneso ta Gerard, Jr., Minnesota Charlie Gerar Stat e (R ocky Riv er State (Rocky River er,, Ohio) Gerard had four points on a goal and three assists, helping lead now-No. 3/4 Minnesota State to a two-game, nonconference sweep of then-No. 10/8 Minnesota. The junior from Rocky River, Ohio scored the deciding goal, had two assists and was +3 in Friday's 5-1 win in Minneapolis, as his marker at 15:41 of the first period gave the Mavericks a 2-1 lead and stood as his first collegiate game-winner. Gerard then assisted on the game-tying, power-play goal in Saturday's contest, setting the stage for a 2-1 home win over the Golden Gophers. In extending his point streak to four games, Gerard helped Minnesota State sweep its in-state rivals for the first time since Dec. 3-4, 2010. His three assists last weekend tied for the WCHA lead, while he was tied for second in points.

WCHA Defenseman Player of the Week Keegan FFor or d, Sr ., Michigan TTech ech ord, Sr., (Waunakee, Wis.) Ford tied for the WCHA defenseman scoring lead with three points in Michigan Tech's league road sweep at Alabama Huntsville. The senior from Waunakee, Wis. assisted on the game-winning tally each night (2-1 and 4-1 Tech victories),

Tolvanen was tops with a .952 save percentage, third with a 1.51 goals-against average and second with 59 saves.

while scoring his first goal of the season in Saturday's contest for a multi-point effort. Ford added three blocked shots and a +2 rating during the series, while his goal came on his lone shot for the weekend.

WCHA Goaltender of the Week A tt e TTolv olv anen, Sr ., tte olvanen, Sr., Northern Michigan (Vihti, Finland) Tolvanen held the nation's top-ranked offensive team, which entered the series av-

eraging over five goals a game, to just three on the weekend as Northern Michigan earned a WCHA road split at then-No. 9/ 10 Bowling Green. The senior from Vihti, Finland was outstanding Saturday night, blanking the Falcons 2-0 on 35 saves for his 10th career shutout – tied for the second-most in NMU program history. He also posted 24 stops in Friday's 3-1 loss, as the league's saves leader has at least 20 in each game this season. Among WCHA goaltenders with two starts last weekend,

WCHA Rookie of the Week, Jacob Nordqvist, D, Lake Superior State (Gothenburg, Sweden) Nordqvist had a terrific Great Lake State Weekend, tying for the WCHA scoring lead among defensemen and topping all rookie skaters with three points – including the game-winning goal Friday in Lake Superior State's 5-2 victory over then-No. 12/13 Michigan. The freshman from Gothenburg, Sweden lit the lamp just 39 seconds into the second period Friday, giving the Lakers a 3-1 lead with his first collegiate goal. He then added a pair of assists Saturday in a 5-3 loss. Nordqvist matched Ferris State's Cooper Zech for the NCAA rookie lead with a +4 rating, while his three points were tied for second nationally.

This W eek (No 0) Week (Novv. 9-1 9-10) Michigan Tech at Ferris State Alaska at Lake Superior State Bowling Green at Alaska Anchorage Cornell at Northern Michigan Merrimack at Bemidji State Alabama Huntsville idle Minnesota State idle

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WCHA ROUND UP Weekend of October 26-28

Minnesota vs Wisconsin

Game 1: Minnesota 1, Wisconsin 0 After two scoreless periods of play, Gopher sophomore Emily Brown (Assists: Schammel, Wente) found the back of the net on the power play at 7:53 in the 3rd for the game winner. Kristen Campbell had 22 saves in the loss and Alex Gultstene had 27 saves for the shut out.

Game 2: Minnesota 1, Wisconsin 4 Wisconsin bounced back for a weekend split with Minnesota by beating the Gophers 4-1. Sophie Shirley struck first at 15:43 in the first for Wisconsin, only to be answered by Emily Oden at 17:35.

Wisconsin went on to score three unanswered goals by Natalie Buchbinder, Britta Curl and Annie Pankowski (EN). Kristen Campbell was in net for the win with 30 saves.

Bemidji State vs Minnesota State

Game 1: Minnesota State 4, Bemidji State 1 Minnesota State scored 4 unanswered goals to beat Bemidji State 4-1 in game 1. Bemidji struck first when Kara Werth lit the lamp at 14:38 in the 1st period. Minnesota State’s Corbi Boyd answered at 18:40 in the 2nd period followed by two goals from Rebekah Kolstad (2g, 1a) and one from Mariah Gardner in the third. Jordan McLaughlin assisted on 3 of the 4 goals. Abigail Levy was in net for the win for the Mavericks.

Game 2: Minnesota State 0, Bemidji State 0 Bemidji State earned their first point of the season when the Mavericks and Beavers skated to a 0-0 tie in F/OT. Minnesota State won the shootout 2-1 for the extra point in the standings. Net minders Abigail Levy had 25 saves for the Mavericks and Lauren Bench had 33 saves for the Beavers.

Minnesota Duluth vs St. Cloud State

Game 1: Minnesota Duluth 2, St. Cloud State 1 Minnesota Duluth’s Jalyn Elmes scored two goals in the first period to best St. Cloud State, 2-1 in St. Cloud. (Assists: Ashton Bell goal 1 and Maggie Flaherty) goal 2). St. Cloud State came back in the 3rd period when Julia Tylke scored at 7:44 (Assists: Theodosopoulos, Hanson). Emma Soderberg stopped 15 shots in the win for the Bulldogs.

Game 2: Minnesota Duluth 2, St. Cloud State 3 St. Cloud State goalie Emma Polusny had an amazing 48 saves against UMD as the Huskies bested the Bulldogs 3-2 in St. Cloud. St. Cloud State’s Hannah Potrkus (2g) struck first at 5:02 in the 2nd followed by two Bulldogs goals by Ryleigh Houston at 8:37 (pp) and Naomi Rogge at 13:44 (pp). St. Cloud answered the second UMD goal when Potrykus lit the lamp for a second goal at 16:20. Julia Tylke had the game winner at 16:20.

Ohio State vs St. Lawrence

Game: 1: Ohio State 2, St. Lawrence 3 Goals by Skylar Podvey, Steph Keryluk and Natalie Wozney led St. Lawrence to a victory over Ohio State 3-2. Down two goals after the 1st period, Ohio State bounced back in the 2nd with goals by Jincy Dunne and Tatum Skaggs. Wozney put the game winner in the net at 11:54 in the 3rd.

Game 2: Ohio State 6 ,St. Lawrence 1 Ohio State bounced back from a 3-2 loss on Friday to beat St. Lawrence 6-1 in game 2. Charly Dahlquiest had two goals for the Buckeyes. Jacyn Reeves scored at 2:46 in the 1st for her first Buckeye goal of the season. Sara Saekkinen, Tatum Skaggs and Emma Maltais all added goals for Ohio State. The lone St. Lawrence goal was scored by Lydia Grauer at 6:17 in the 1st period. Andrea Brandli was in net for the Buckeyes in the win.

Weekend of November 2-3 Bemidji State vs Minnesota

Game 1: Minnesota 6, Bemidji State 3 Bemidji State jumped out to an early two goal lead in the first period with goals by Clair DeGeorge (unassisted) and Emily Bergland. Minnesota came back to tie the game after goals

by Emily Oden (PP) and Grace Zumwinkle. DeGeorge (pp) answered at 18:16 in the first period for a 3-2 lead after one period of play. The Gophers roared back in the 2nd and 3rd periods with goals by Katie Robinson, Alex Woken (2g, GW) and Taylor Wente to win the game 6-3.

Lauren Bench had 31 saves for Bemidji State while Alex Gustene had 19 saves.

Game 2: Minnesota 2, Bemidji State 1 Goals by Taylor Williamson and Grace Zumwinkle (PP) pushed Minnesota past the Beavers on Saturday for a weekend sweep. Jacqueline Kaasa lit the lamp for Bemidji’s lone goal. Kerigan Dowhy and Alex Gustene each had 25 saves in the contest.

Wisconsin vs Mankato State

Game 1: Wisconsin 2, Mankato State 1 After a scoreless first period, Wisconsin scored two goals in the 2nd to edge Mankato State 2-1.

Brette Pettet (pp) and Britta Curl both scored for the Badgers while Madison Olekers added a goal in the 3rd period for the Mavericks. Kristen Campbell had 16 saves in the game for Wisconsin while Abigail Levy had 32 saves for Mankato State.

Game 2: Wisconsin 2, Mankato State 0 Wisconsin’s Abby Roque had one goal (pp) and one assist as the Badgers swept the Mavericks 2-0 in game 2. Sophie Shirley added a goal in the second period. Kristen Campbell had 15 saves in the shutout win while Maverick netminder Abigail Levy had 27 saves.

St. Cloud State vs Ohio State

Game 1: Ohio State 3, St. Cloud State 2 Ohio State overcame a two goal deficit after the 1st period to beat the Huskies 3-2. St. Cloud State struck first with goals by Julia Tylke and Jenniina Nylund. The Buckeyes bounced back in the 2nd period with goals by Emma Maltais and Madison Field. Field netted the game winner at 10:20 in the 3rd period to win the game. Janine Alder had 42 saves in the loss while Andrea Brandli had 18 saves in the win.

Game 2: Ohio State 3, St. Cloud State 2 Ohio State struck first on Saturday when Tatum Skaggs netted an even strength goal at 16:44.

St. Cloud State’s Julie Tylke struck back early in the second period (1:05) to tie the game only to be answered two minutes later by Madison Field for Ohio State. Charly Dalquist added the game winner at 14:29 in the 2nd period. St. Cloud State added a second goal in the 3rd period when Hallie Theodosopoulos found the back of the net. Janine Alder had 36 saves in the loss while Andrea Brandli had 18 saves in the win.

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VITAL STATS: EMILY BERGLAND Bemidji State

by Susan Rennie McPherson and Mary Lynn McPherson

Position: Forward Year in school and major: Physical and Health Education, and DAPE minor Age at which you started playing hockey?

Age 5 Off season training routine: 5 days a week in the weight room. Off ice skills like shooting puck and stick handling 2-3 times a week. Skate at least twice a week.

Game day pregame routine: I switch it up a bit. Go to the health store in town and get a sandwich and coffee. Tape a stick. Play spikeball.

Favorite dessert or junk food: Anything chocolate Favorite postgame food: Noodles with olive oil and parmesan Favorite hockey memory/experience to date: Winning the Minnesota state high school hockey tournament my senior year!

Favorite non-hockey past time(s)/hobbies/interests: Spending time on lake at my cabin.

Best advice for young players: Cherish the times you have left with your team because it goes by so quick!

The best place I ever visited was: Nashville When I was growing up I wanted to be: A physical therapist Plans for after graduation: Student teaching

VITAL STATS: JIM SCANLAN Head Coach Bemidji State University

by Susan Rennie McPherson and Mary Lynn McPherson

College Attended and Major (including post grad studies): Bemidji State University: Physical Education and Health.

Western Michigan University: Masters Degree in PE with an Athletic Administration emphasis Sports Played: HS – Hockey, Cross Country, Track.

College – Hockey Number of years in coaching: 32 years How many years have you coached in the WCHA? 4 years (All at U of M) What led you to a career in coaching? Playing for Bob Peters at BSU.My daughter was playing and we needed a coach, BUT a core group of young players who had a passion for the game inspired me to continue coaching .

What are the challenges to coaching women’s hockey at the collegiate level? The strength of each and every program.

Facing great players and great coaches every week in the WCHA. What are the rewards of coaching women’s hockey at the collegiate level? Watching young women grow and develop as players and people. When they understand they are a part of something bigger than themselves, when they realize they are part of a special group, its fun to see how close they get with each other and become life long friends.

What is your typical game day routine? Work out. Be at arena a few hours before the game.

What do you do in the off season to prepare for the upcoming season? Spend as much time as I can with family. Recruiting. The upcoming season is always on my mind.

What is your favorite NON-hockey past-time or hobby?

Cooking, I like to try new recipes. Reading. Bike Riding.

Favorite non-healthy food: Cookies – any kind When I was growing up I wanted to be: A farmer What are your thoughts on where the WCHA and women’s hockey will be in the next 20 years? Hopefully a strong and vibrant league with 8 or more teams. If we are to grow the game, we need more schools playing Division I hockey.

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U.S. HOCKEY HALL OF FAME MUSEUM WOMEN’S FACE-OFF CLASSIC BEMIDJI STATE VS. ST. CLOUD STATE N OVEMBER 20, 2018 • 6 P . M . • E SSENTIA H EALTH S PORTS C ENTER • B RAINERD , M INN .

Bemidji State Beavers #

Name

Yr.

Pos.

Ht.

S/C

Hometown

Last team

2

Mak Langei

SO

D

5-5

R

East Grand Forks, Minnesota

Shattuck-St. Mary's

3

Lydia Passolt

SO

F

5-6

R

Chanhassen, Minnesota

Shattuck-St. Mary's

4

Kara Werth

SO

D

5-7

R

Moorhead, Minnesota

Moorhead HS

5

Melissa Hunt

SR

D

5-6

L

Hartney, Manitoba

Westman Wildcats

6

Claudia Verkerke

FR

F

5-8

L

White Bear Lake, Minnesota

White Bear Lake HS

7

Abby Ecker

SO

D

5-8

L

Grey Eagle, Minnesota

Prairie Centre

8

Kiki Radke

JR

F

5-3

L

Hastings, Minnesota

Hastings HS

9

Emily Bergland

SR

F

5-6

R

Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Thief River Falls HS

10

Lindsey Featherstone

SO

F

5-4

R

Woodbury, Minnesota

Hill-Murray HS

11

Tina Kampa

SO

D

5-0

R

Maple Grove, Minnesota

Maple Grove HS

12

Jacqueline Kaasa

JR

F

5-3

L

North Hudson, Wisconsin

Hill-Murray HS

13

Sylvia Marolt

SR

F

5-7

R

Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Thief River Falls HS

14

Briana Jorde

JR

D

5-3

L

Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Thief River Falls HS

16

Ellie Moser

FR

F

5-8

R

Farmington, Minnesota

Farmington HS

17

Lexi Cheveldayoff

FR

D

5-10

L

Boca Raton, Florida

St. Mary's Academy

18

Paige Beebe

SO

F

5-7

R

Blaine, Minnesota

Blaine HS

19

Haley Mack

JR

F

5-3

L

East Grand Forks, Minnesota

MN Revolution

20

Heather Olson

JR

D

5-7

R

Bemidji, Minnesota

Bemidji HS

21

Abby Halluska

JR

F

5-9

R

Delano, Minnesota

Buffalo HS

23

Graysen Myers

FR

F

5-7

R

Fargo, North Dakota

Fargo South HS

26

Clair DeGeorge

SO

F

5-10

L

Anchorage, Alaska

Shattuck-St. Mary's

30

Lexi Baker

FR

G

5-7

L

Lakeville, Minnesota

Lakeville South HS

33

Kerigan Dowhy

SO

G

5-6

L

The Pas, Manitoba

Interlake Lightning (MFMHL)

35

Lauren Bench

SO

G

5-10

L

Eagan, Minnesota

Burnsville HS

Assistant Coach Amber Fryklund

Assistant Coach Shane Veenker

Let’s Play Hockey photos by Mike Thill

Head Coach Jim Scanlan

Sophomore forward Paige Beebe (Blaine, Minn.)

Sophomore goaltender Kerigan Dowhy (The Pas, Man.)

It’s BSU vs. SCSU in U.S. Hockey HOF Game Bemidji State and St. Cloud State, two top teams from the WCHA women’s league – the nation’s premier college hockey conference – will meet in the 2018 U.S. Hockey

Hall of Fame Museum Women’s Face-Off Classic on Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. at Brainerd’s Essentia Health Sports Center. Game proceeds will go to Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen

(www.sharingbread.com) in Brainerd. This organization helps families in need by serving hot meals seven days a week.

“We are deeply grateful for the support of

the lakes area hockey community in being chosen as the beneficiary of this game,” said Pastor Bob Evans, manager, Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen. “It stands as a reminder

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U.S. HOCKEY HALL OF FAME MUSEUM WOMEN’S FACE-OFF CLASSIC BEMIDJI STATE VS. ST. CLOUD STATE N OVEMBER 20, 2018 • 6 P . M . • E SSENTIA H EALTH S PORTS C ENTER • B RAINERD , M INN .

St. Cloud State Huskies # 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 30 32 44 81

Name Janine Alder Julia Tylke Dana Rasmussen Janna Haeg Allie Cornelius Brooke Kudirka Megan Roe Tatum Coats Taylor Wemple Katie Detert Rachel Herzog Taytum Geier Laura Kluge Ivy Dynek Kenzie Wylie Suvi Ollikainen Emma Bigham Kayla Friesen Hannah Potrykus Hannah Bates Jordan Stewart Hallie Theodosopoulos Abby Thiessen Karlie Ries Emma Polusny Olivia Hanson Jenniina Nylund

Head Coach Eric Rud

Yr. JR SR JR JR FR JR SO SO SO JR JR FR SO SR SO SR SO JR SR SO SR JR JR FR SO FR FR

Pos. G F F F F F F D D F D D F F D F F F F D F F/D D G G D F

Ht. 5-5 5-5 5-2 5-6 5-4 5-11 5-10 5-3 6-0 5-6 5-7 5-10 5-10 5-8 5-5 5-3 5-5 5-7 5-6 5-4 5-5 5-6 5-9 5-6 5-9 5-7 5-7

S/C L R R L L L R R R R R L L L L L L L R R L L L L L L L

Assistant Coach Steve Macdonald

Hometown Zürich, Switzerland Delafield, Wisconsin Kasson, Minnesota Lakeville, Minnesota St. Cloud, Minnesota Omaha, Nebraska Woodhaven, Michigan Lakewood, California Lino Lakes, Minnesota Rhinelander, Wisconsin Oakdale, Minnesota Verona, Wisconsin Berlin, Germany Northfield, Illinois Ham Lake, Minnesota Klaukkala, Finland Minnetonka, Minnesota Winnipeg, Manitoba Brighton, Michigan Trenton, Michigan Machesney Park, Illinois Brookings, South Dakota Red Deer, Alberta Sleepy Eye, Minnesota Mound, Minnesota Minot, North Dakota Pietarsaari, Finland Assistant Coach Jinelle Siergiej

Junior goaltender Emma Polusny (Mound, Minn.)

of how blessed we are to live in such a great community.”

Along with bringing women’s NCAA Division I hockey to a local community and raising funds for a worthy charity, this game creates awareness for the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum in Eveleth, Minn.

“Brainerd high school girls had an excit-

Last team EHC Winterthur Juniors Elite B Chicago Young Americans Ohio State (2015-16) Lakeville South HS St. Cloud Icebreakers St. Louis AAA Blues 19U Belle Tire 19U California Wave 19AAA Hill-Murray HS Northern Edge Hill-Murray HS Madison Capitols AAA Linköping HC Chicago Young Americans Blaine HS Finnish Women's Hockey League Minnetonka HS St. Mary's Academy USA Hockey Club of Michigan Belle Tire 19U Chicago Young Americans North Dakota (2016-17) North Dakota (2016-17) Hockey Training Institute Stars Mound-Westonka HS Notre Dame Hounds Team Kuortane

ing run to state last year and this event will certainly create more excitement around girls’ hockey and both of these schools should spur more interest in hockey at our youth levels,” said Sam Blum, president, Brainerd Amateur Hockey Association.

“As a girls’ high school hockey coach and just a fan of hockey in general, I couldn’t be

Junior forward Kayla Friesen (Winnipeg, Man.)

more excited to be a part of this game. This is such a great opportunity for the Brainerd Lakes area to see hockey played at a high level,” said Jim Ernster, head coach, Brainerd High School Girls’ Hockey Team.

General admission tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Online tickets are available at www.universe.com/events/

u-s-hockey-hall-of-fame-museum-women-sface-off-classic-tickets-brainerd-8ncvtq The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Museum (www.ushockeyhall.com) was established in 1973 with the goal of preserving the rich history of ice hockey in the United States while recognizing the extraordinary contributions of select players, coaches, administrators, officials and teams.

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There’s balance in Baldwin

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Association Spotlight: Blackhawk Youth Hockey Association

By Andrew Vitalis Let’s Play Hockey There is a balance Aaron Van Ranst and his fellow board members struggle to keep at times. On one hand, the Blackhawk (Baldwin, Wis.) Youth Hockey Association President knows that, in order to move the program forward and close the competitive gap between Wisconsin hockey and Minnesota hockey, their skating numbers need to grow. On the other hand, growing is one thing, but doing it the right way is something completely different.

Like a teenage driver behind the wheel for the very first time, knowing when to accelerate and when to step on the brake can be the difference between success and failure. The Blackhawks have built a reputation of making the right choices despite the outside pressure that goes along with running a hockey association in 2018. Van Ranst and his board believes that, in the end, no matter what the scoreboard says, character and compete will always be valued more than conference crowns and championships. Still, that dedication to “old school” values takes time to develop, and in a game that seems to get faster and faster by the second, time is often hard to come by.

“Everything that we try to do, it’s not about wins and losses at the lower levels,” said Van Ranst, now in his seventh season on the Association board. “That’s the biggest struggle we have. Sometimes people see wins and losses as the be-all and end-all, and they don’t have the patience to see things through. It’s not about wins and losses, but rather developing players so down the road our high school teams can be competitive. That’s what we shoot for as an association with all of our coaches trying to emphasize that the scoreboard doesn’t mean anything at these lower levels.

“Let’s try to develop a high school program and let’s develop players who like the game of hockey and concentrate on that.

We like to get the kids involved in the community and we like to have good kids in general. We know our chances of producing NHL players and a bunch of college kids isn’t very good based on the numbers we are working with. If we can develop a good person as well as a good hockey player, that’s what we shoot for as an association.”

That philosophy has been one shared for generations in Baldwin. Van Ranst remembers that same type of mission statement when he was a player growing up in the association several years ago. His dad was the association president at one point when he was young. As a matter of fact, Van Ranst estimates that five to six current board

members have a parent who at one point served as association president at one time or another. In Baldwin, it’s a community approach and it always has been.

The BYHA still primarily depends on volunteers when it comes to almost everything they do. Everything. Of the two rinks, one is an outdoor rink. A typical day during the hockey season means the indoor ice sheet is being used from early in the morning to late at night, and each family is asked to donate 60 volunteer hours throughout the year. Everywhere you look, the Blackhawks are the definition of “small-town” hockey, which speaks directly to the ongoing backand-forth dilemma of growing the association and keeping pace with their neighbors to the west without sacrificing what Baldwin hockey has always represented.

“I would guess probably 65 to 70 percent of the players in our association are probably connected in some way to the same people who originally started in the organization,” Van Ranst said. “A lot of people on the board today are folks who coached me or their parents coached me. You see a lot of the same families who are still doing stuff for the association, and then the other 30 percent or so are players who move into town.

“I think that has its advantages. We know the history, we know why things were done the way they were back then. Our arena was built from the ground up basically by our parents.We have been in it for about 20 years. We used to play outdoor hockey when I was growing up. You see the progress the association has made over the years. We

have really come a long way.

“You will see people at our games today who don’t even have a kid or grandchild playing. They just come back to watch hockey because they used to coach 20 or 30 years ago. My coaches when I played, they come back and watch the games. They like to come back and see how the players have developed. We do things a little differently now than what they did back then, and they are all interested in that and take great pride in the kids we are trying to develop.

It’s great to have that continued community support and input. Everyone is invested and they want this thing to be done right.”

Growing a program the right way may seem obvious and fairly basic on the surface until you dive under the ice and consider where Baldwin is and where they want to go. Just 20 miles from the Minnesota border, teams across Western Wisconsin are growing their programs, and with that, trying to stay true to their core values in the process. In other words, while they want to compete with the best of the best Minnesota has to offer, more often than not they won’t be able to – at least not yet. And that’s where the slippery slope comes in. Plant the seeds and water them, but don’t over water them. It’s coming, it just takes time. If there is a new idea adopted by the association, perfect that one first before taking on a new and oftentimes more challenging projects. The numbers, rinks, money and player development programs will come, just not all at once.

“We definitely know we are behind the 8ball,” Van Ranst said. “Minnesota has the numbers and they have the size. They have the programs in place for these kids to be playing all summer long. Now you can finally start to see Wisconsin field some of those programs as well. We’re starting to get the AAA options and starting to get more camps. We are learning from what Minnesota is doing.

“I gradually see it moving from the west side of the state to the east side of the state here in Wisconsin. We have some programs on the western side of Wisconsin that are very competitive, and I think most of that is because they are playing a lot of Minnesota schools. I think we are getting there, but I also think in five or six years we are going to see a lot more programs being able to compete with the Minnesota programs. We have to think a little out of the box because we don’t have a lot of the big areas or the large populations. We have smaller communities, so we know we are going to have less kids to work with. It’s a process, but we are making strides every day and that’s exciting to see.”

The process is working. Take the Blackhawks girls’ program for example. Like many Wisconsin programs, the Blackhawk Association has been slowly attracting more and more girls’ skaters to the sport, but it takes time. For that reason, the BaldwinWoodville high school team elected to coop with River Falls as the St. Croix Fusion.

Since taking the ice, the Fusion have consistently been ranked in the top 10 in the state of Wisconsin. The partnership with River Falls has been so beneficial to both hockey associations that this season the boys’ Bantam programs also merged, allowing the associations to field more than one team. More teams translates into more opportunity. More opportunity ultimately means more growth.

“We (Baldwin and River Falls) have some committees that go back and forth trying to figure out things like why we are losing numbers, what we are doing and how should we be developing players,” Van Ranst said.

“They are a little bigger than us, but they are similar in size, so we are learning things like when is the best time to have two teams or when to only have one team; what are we doing to develop players and what are we doing to try to draw in players. A lot of the things we do they are doing the same thing. It’s nice to have someone going through the same thing we are going through. We have our Learn to Skate program and they are doing the same thing. I would say we try to tie into them a little bit and ask a lot of questions back and forth to see what works for them and what works for us.”

The questions are being asked and the answers are coming. The groundwork is being laid and the results are starting to show. The Blackhawks are building and they are doing it the right way.

The proof is all around them. While numbers (like most Wisconsin associations) continue to fluctuate at the mid-level programs, the teams who are competing have been put on the fast track for success. The BYHA joined Minnesota Hockey District 2 which means their youth hockey squads play a season schedule packed with opponents from Minnesota. That rise in competition sometimes means that the Hawks sacrifice wins, but the long-lasting effect on their overall growth cannot be ignored.

In addition to their high school girls’ program, the high school boys’ team has experienced recent success as well. Last season, playing in the Middle Border Conference, Baldwin-Woodville struck for 16 wins before falling to the Hudson (the eventual state champs) in the playoffs. In 2016-17, the Blackhawks won 20 games. Starring for the Hawks that year was forward Brandon Connett. A sniper who also spent time playing for Team Wisconsin, Connett was consistently one of the top scorers in the state during his time in Baldwin. Connett now plays for the Alexandria Blizzard of the NA3HL, a USA Hockey Tier III Junior program out of Alexandria, Minn. Connett’s rise through the hockey ranks is just one of many examples which seems to prove that the BHYA is on the right track.

“It’s hard for us at times because a lot of the organizations around us are so much bigger than us,” Van Ranst said. “The Hudsons are bigger, the New Richmond’s are bigger. They are running three teams at every level and we are only running one.

With that being said, we are getting there.

We have a great community and everyone is behind moving this thing forward. When everyone is working on accomplishing the same goal, great things can happen.”

Andrew Vitalis can be reached at lphprep@yahoo.com.

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Changing gears throughout your forward stride

By Andy Ness The stride is a difficult skill to perform at different tempos. In a game, a player will probably never go end to end in an exact straight line. The stride will be interrupted with crossovers, shuffle steps, gliding and restarts.

What does that mean for learning the stride in a functional setting? A player goes through a set of gears. A skater may be in first gear behind the net, then approaching second gear as he/she heads for open ice, and then transition through to third gear as he/she gets resistance from opponents.

Fourth and fifth gear may eventually come throughout the neutral zone and entering the offensive zone.

The general idea is to be able to distinctly increase your speed when needed. Simply put, a skater that possesses a fifth gear is someone that can separate themselves from the rest of the pack, literally and figuratively.

The stride all starts the same – the push always pushes out against the ice. Downward force creates the power that you need to generate speed. The more force a skater can push against the ice, the more power each push will create giving the skater more speed.

While the push is happening, the other skate must remain in a glide position. The glide is what will enable the skater to cover more ice with each push.

Finally, the skate must come back and recover underneath the skater’s hips. After the skater pushes out, the skate will then come back in a circular motion knee to calf.

If the push is executed properly, the skate should naturally come back on its own.

How does this help with attaining the desired fifth gear?

Tempo plays a big part as the skater changes speeds. The technique should stay the same, but the tempo and pace of a skater’s push should accelerate.

The key is to make sure to glide when going full speed. Too many skaters will start to really shorten their push when they try to skate as fast as they can. The problem then becomes they no longer are able to glide properly as well as lose the power in their pushes. It’s like sprinting in sand, trying to work really hard but not really covering the ground they need when done properly.

Some good drills for this are to have skaters start slow and change speeds somewhere designated on the ice. Also, skaters should work on changing directions while accelerating. As stated earlier, you will never see a skater going from goal line to goal line in a straight line. The skater will need to change paths as well as learn to accelerate while moving laterally around an opponent.

With practice, not only can skaters improve their speed and acceleration, but they will understand how and when to use it in a game situation.

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.

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ALL-TIME TOP 25 Let’s Play Hockey’s countdown of the top 25 girls’ high school hockey players of all time

BETHANY BRAUSEN

Roseville Area High School Class of 2010 Forward

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MEGHAN PEZON

Eden Prairie High School Class of 2006 Forward After an illustrious career at Eden Prairie High School where she helped lead the Eagles to a 2006 state title and was named a Ms. Hockey finalist, Meghan Pezon attended St. Cloud State University where she recorded 41 goals and 54 assists during her four-year career. But her career didn’t end there. Pezon is currently a member of the Minnesota Whitecaps of the NWHL and is ranked No. 24 on our list of the top 25 girls’ hockey players of the past 25 years. She also serves as an assistant coach at St. Catherine’s University.

Bethany Brausen is one of many top talents who have come out of the Roseville Area High School program where she notched 56 points as a senior en route to the 2010 Ms. Hockey Award. She continued her hockey career at the University of Minnesota where she served two years as team captain and was part of a pair of national championship teams in 2012 and 2013. Today, Brausen still dons the maroon and gold as an assistant coach for the Golden Gophers.

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KELLY SEELER

Eden Prairie High School Class of 2008 Defenseman

Kelly Seeler is a two-time state championship member of the Eden Prairie Eagles, having helped lead her team to titles in 2006 and 2008. After her high school career, which included being named a finalist for Ms. Hockey, Seeler went on to star for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, helping lead them to a title in 2012. A steady blueliner who could also score, she finished her career ranked ninth among Gopher defensemen in points.

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JENNY SCHMIDGALLPOTTER Edina High School Class of 1998 Forward

Jenny Potter is one of the most decorated hockey players to come out of the State of Hockey. Not only was she a standout at Edina High School, she went on to become a star at both the University of Minnesota Duluth and the University of Minnesota, where she once scored six goals in one game. In her four years of collegiate play, she racked up an astounding 327 points. But most of her prowess came from her international play, wearing the Team USA jersey. Potter is the recipient of four medals, winning gold in 1998, silver in 2002 and 2010, and bronze in 2006. She also played professionally for the Minnesota Whitecaps and the Boston Blades and is currently serving as head coach of the Slovakia Women’s National Team. Potter also was head coach at Trinity College for two years and runs a summer hockey camp dubbed Potter’s Pure Hockey.

RACHEL RAMSEY

Minnetonka High School Class of 2013 Defenseman

Rachel Ramsey has plenty of hockey running in her blood. Her father, Mike, was a member of the 1980 Olympic Team that shocked the world with their gold-medal win over the Soviet Union. But Rachel has made a name for herself. After leading Minnetonka to 147 wins over her high school career and earning 2011 Ms. Hockey finalist honors, she opted for the Maroon and Gold at the University of Minnesota where she led the Gophers to three national championships. In her four years at the U, Ramsey tallied 130 points, a large total for a defenseman. She also appeared in every game the Gophers played in her four years, 164 in all. Despite offers to play professionally and internationally, Ramsey retired from hockey following her college career and is now a marketing professional.

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2018-19 Minnesota Girls’ High School Team Previews ALBERT LEA TIGERS

ALEXANDRIA CARDINALS Last year: 22-8-0 Conference (record): Central Lakes (8-4-0) Section: 6A Home arena: Runestone Community Center Head coach: Molly Arola Years at school: 3 Career record: 38-21-1 Record at school: 38-21-1 Assistant coach: Jeff Doherty Letterwinners returning/lost: 11/6 Top returning forwards: Senior McKenna Ellingson (17-11--28), senior Alexis Heckert (4-17--21), sophomore Marki Oberg (8-11--19), sophomore Anna Doherty (11-6--17), freshman Kaci Trosvig (7-7--14) Top returning defenseman: Junior Mayson Toft (9-10-19) Top returning goaltender: Freshman Hailee Bailey (9-4-0, 1.66, .915) The coach says: “The Cardinals will look to replace the leadership and consistency from the graduated seniors and hope to continue the success from last season. It will be crucial for returners of all ages to step up and serve as a larger role in order for the team to be succcessful on and off the ice. Our senior class will need to be the backbone of the team and the young incoming group must learn quickly from them and find their role amongst each other.”

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Last year: 6-19-0 Conference (record): Big 9 (2-13-0) Section: 1A Home arena: Albert Lea City Arena Head coach: Josh Funk Years at school: 2 Career record: 102-86-13 Record at school: 6-19-0 Assistant coaches: Jenna Christensen, Tessa Christensen Letterwinners returning/lost: 15/3 Top returning forwards: Junior Katie Steven (6-10-16), junior Mia Fjelsta (9-6--15), sophomore Ally Rasmussen (5-9--14), sophomore Alli Dulitz (5-4--9), sophomore Josie Venem Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Jaiden Venem (2-1--3), junior Daysha Luttrell (1-1--2), sophomore Taylor Stanek Top returning goaltender: Sophomore Maddie Schneider (4.34, .862) Top newcomers: Lucy Stay, Sydney Collins, Malana Thompson, Kat Uthke The coach says: “We went through a culture change last season and have made major steps in that this off season. We expect to use that new culture this year and compete in both the conference and section. We will build on our speed and work ethic and use both of those to show that we can compete. The keys to success this season will be outworking our opponents and using our mental toughness to overcome adversity. If we can focus on a "team first" mentality and do the little things right, we will turn some heads this season. We only graduated 3 players from last season and we only have 1 senior this year. The majority of our players are 10th and 11th graders!”

Assistant coach: Grace Heimsness Top returning forwards: Senior Lily Holtz (13-22--35), junior Jordyn McCormack (19-14--33), senior Jaiden Schuster (14-14--28), senior Hannah McMasters (11-13-24), senior Erin Bickler (3-9--12) Top returning defenseman: Senior Jillian Bastyr (0-1-1) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Faith Sayles (4-80), sophomore Shelby Davidson-Newkirk (4-6-0)

Senior goalie Cassidy Stumo posted a 17-7-0 record with a 1.84 goals-against average last season.

ANDOVER HUSKIES Last year: 23-7-1 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (11-4-1) Section: 7AA Home arena: Andover Community Center Head coach: Melissa Volk Years at school: 6 Career record: 79-60-6 Record at school: 79-60-6 Assistant coaches: Ronnie Druk, Sarah Thedens, Shannon Kangas Letterwinners returning/lost: 16/2 Top returning forwards: Junior Jamie Nelson (29-42-71), sophomore Peyton Hemp (23-30--53), sophomore Gabrielle Krause (13-5--18), senior Paige Anderson (7-9-16), sophomore Tyra Turner (10-6--16) Top returning defensemen: Junior Kennedy Little (218--20), sophomore Joslin Mumm (1-8--9), junior Elisebeth Tammi (0-7--7), sophomore Madison Clough (3-3--6) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Cassidy Stumo (17-7-0, 1.84, .906), junior Amanda Pelkey (6-0-1, 1.26, .936) Top newcomers: Madison Kaiser The coach says: “Young but committed team led by Captains Cassidy Stumo, Paige Anderson, Hannah Stauffeneker and Kennedy Little.”

ANOKA TORNADOES Last year: 9-15-2 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (6-9-0) Section: 5AA Home arena: Anoka Area Ice Arena Head coach: Chase Evertz Years at school: 2 Career record: 9-15-2 Record at school: 9-15-2 Assistant coaches: Brian Mashuga, Jaclyn Becklin, Logan Syvock, Kari Torgerson Letterwinners returning/lost: 6/9 Top returning forwards: Junior Maddie Mashuga (812--20), senior Aleah Giddings (10-1--11), senior Victoria Neumann (0-8--8) Top returning defensemen: Senior Monterey Bertolas (1-1--2), senior Katherine Duerre (0-1--1) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Abby Johnson (4-

10-0, 2.24, .912), junior Kristi Cameron (6-5-1, 2.39, .901) The coach says: “Tight-knit group that should work hard every game to give us a chance to win.”

APPLE VALLEY EAGLES Last year: 13-13-1 Conference (record): South Suburban (8-9-0) Section: 3AA Home arena: Apple Valley Sports Arena Head coach: Don “Auggie” Erdall Years at school: 9 Career record: 82-122-9 Record at school: 82-122-9 Assistant coaches: Liz Hermes, Rachel Goodman, Rob Walsh Letterwinners returning/lost: 15/7 Top returning forwards: Junior Krista Martinson (812--20), junior Lily Leong (10-7--17), senior Lizzy Saxen (8-6--14), senior Emiluy Stehly (6-4--10), senior Anna Johnson Taylor Top returning defensemen: Junior Sydney Johnson (4-7--11), senior Makena Nelson (0-10--10) Top returning goaltender: Junior Keni Allen (13-13-1, 2.16, .915) The coach says: “The Eagles earned the No. 2 seed last year and are looking to make another run at the Section 3AA championship after a disappointing 1-0 semifinal loss that ended 2018. We lost a strong senior class, but return a lot of scoring, experience, depth and motivation to get to St. Paul. Our success will again be based on goaltending and how well we defend as a team, as well as our depth, commitment to outworking opponents, and players stepping into bigger scoring roles.”

AUSTIN PACKERS Last year: 9-16-0 Conference (record): Big 9 (6-12-0) Section: 1A Home arena: Riverside Arena Head coach: Carley Grunewald Years at school: 2 Career record: 9-16-0 Record at school: 9-16-0

Last year: 5-21-0 Conference (record): Greater Minnesota (2-9-0) Section: 8AA Home arenas: Nymore, BREC, BCA Arena Head coach: Mike Johnson Years at school: First Top returning forwards: Senior Maggie Marcotte (92--11), junior Austyn Tobey (4-5--9), sophomore Alexis Leitner (1-4--5) Top returning defensemen: Junior Gracie Fisher (1-3-4), junior Maddie Hanson (1-2--3) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Brooklyn Delap (3-6-0), sophomore Nettie Kimble (2-15-0)

BENILDE-ST. MARGARET’S RED KNIGHTS Last year: 9-15-2 Conference: Metro West (2-1-1) Section: 6AA Home arena: St. Louis Park Rec Center Head coach: Shjon Podein Years at school: 2 Career record: 9-15-2 Record at school: 9-15-2 Assistant coaches: Nick Sperides, Gregg Mellang, Katey Cowan, Molly Munson Top returning forwards: Freshman MacKenzie Rich (6-7--13), senior Grace Juckiness (6-5--11), sophomore Olivia Haag (3-5--8), senior Sally Calengor (3-3--6) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Anna Podein (1-7--8), sophomore Maya Jones (2-4--6), sophomore Abby Hancock (1-3--4) Top returning goaltender: Sophomore Rose Beeman (9-9-1, 1.79, .935)

BLAINE BENGALS Last year: 19-7-2 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (11-4-1) Section: 5AA Home arena: Fogerty Arena Head coach: Steve Guider Years at school: 17 Career record: 275-142-33 Record at school: 275-142-33 Assistant coaches: Tom Maeckelbergh, Steve Witkowski, Tim Stickney, Calla Athman Letterwinners returning/lost: 9/8 Top returning forwards: Senior Ramsey Parent (2131--52), junior Brityn Fussy (6-4--10), junior Kayla Blesi (1-6--7), junior Mojo Thomsen (2-1--3), sophomore Brielle Fussy (2-1--3) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Peyton Parent (2-6--8), senior Lauren Driste (0-5--5), junior Kayle

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Blake junior forward Lily Delianedis (7) is one of 14 returning letterwinners from last season’s 24-2-2 team.

Stumo (0-1--1) Top newcomers: Hailey Hansen, Kaitlyn Ronn, Brooke Nowicki, Dani Brunette The coach says: “We are very young, but have great leadership with our two captains. We have six freshmen and one eighth grader on our varsity. We have some very good young talent. Up front we are led by Division I commit Ramsey Parent. We have a lot of youth but some good young players at D and our goalie Hailey Hansen is an outstanding young eighth grader. ”

BLAKE BEARS Last year: 24-2-2 Conference (record): Independent Metro (5-0-0) Section: 6AA Home arena: Blake Ice Arena Head coach: Shawn Reid Years at school: 7 Career record: 195-74-13 Record at school: 148-23-9 Assistant coaches: Alex Ward, Cody Bishop, Kendall Christian Letterwinners returning/lost: 14/3 Top returning forwards: Senior Izzy Daniel (24-17-41), junior Lily Delianedis (18-23--41), junior Audrey Wethington (12-18--30), junior Addie Burton (13-15--28), senior Maddie Tix (10-11--21) Top returning defensemen: Senior Madeline Wethington (11-20--31), senior Grace Vojta (2-8--10) The coach says: “Blake’s first season in Class AA was successful as its only losses were to Class AA champion Edina. Losing five impactful seniors provides many opportunities for players to step up and fill various voids.”

BLOOMINGTON JEFFERSON JAGUARS Last year: 11-13-1 Conference (record): Metro West (4-3-1) Section: 2AA Home arena: Bloomington Ice Garden Head coach: Mike Ryan Years at school: 2 Career record: 19-30-2 Record at school: 19-30-2 Assistant coaches: Josh Levine, Kelsey Cline, Amanda Leveille Letterwinners returning/lost: 13/3 Top returning forwards: Senior Celena Rea (18-17-35), senior Lucy Bianchi (11-15--26), senior Julia Jones (5-11--16), junior Sophia Jamieson (5-2--7) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Cayla Jungwirth (4-5--9), senior Chloe LaFond, senior Rachel Geist Top returning goaltender: Senior Mara McClain (11-

13-1, 2.97, .900) Top newcomers: Meghan Wendorf, Grace Schuck The coach says: “The 2018-19 Jaguars will be led by a wonderful group of Seniors (Chloe LaFond, Julia Jones, Mara McClain, Luci Bianchi, Celena Rea, Rachel Geist and Katie Firpo). These young women have grown up together and truly appreciate how special it is to play High School hockey for their community high school.

Celena and Luci are as exciting to watch as any high school forwards in the state. Chloe, Julia and Rachel each play major roles 5 on 5 and during situational play.

And again, for a final season, with Mara McClain in goal the Jaguars have an advantage and opportunity to win.

On and off the ice, the 30 individuals that make up this year's JV and Varsity teams are humble and determined.

Can't wait!”

BRAINERD/LITTLE FALLS FLYING WARRIORS Last year: 23-7-0 Conference (record): Central Lakes (9-1-0) Section: 8AA Head coach: Jim Ernster Years at school: 5 Career record: 71-38-0 Record at school: 71-38-0 Assistant coaches: Alex Citrowske, Carl Sneep, Tate Rusk, Toby Kvalevog, Sandy Smith Top returning forwards: Junior Gabbie Smith (15-24-39), senior Cheyenne Abear (20-14--34), senior Abby Pohlkamp (13-9--22), junior Lindsey Booth (5-14--19), senior Ella Kalusche (10-8--18), senior Olivia Wiskow (8-10--18) Top returning defensemen: Junior Sophie Robinson (10-12--22), sophomore Emma Booth (5-5--10), junior Jenna Nieman (3-6--9),sophomore Taylor Larson (1-6-7), senior Marre Welinske (1-5--6), junior Emma Smith (2-3--5) Top returning goaltender: Senior Olivia King (12-4-0, 1.78, .913)

BRECK MUSTANGS Last year: 19-10-1 Conference (record): Independent Metro (5-3-2) Section: 5A Home arena: Breck School Anderson Arena Head coach: Keith Radloff Years at school: First Career record: 100-61-14 Assistant coaches: Madison Austad, Karina Marette, Rob Rude, Mike Umland, Allison Umland Top returning forwards: Junior Olivia Mobley (32-17-49), sophomore Sadie Lindsay (16-18--34), junior Ally

Breck senior goaltender Ally Frantzic looks to lead the Mustangs to their second straight and third overall state title.

Qualley (14-17--31), senior Carly Beniek (13-12--25), junior Ashley Halverson (9-13--22), eighth-grader Ava Lindsay (3-7--10) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Emily Zumwinkle (9-10---19), senior Ella Brophy (3-12--15), senior Katherine Solohub (3-9--12) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Ally Frantzick (9-50, 2.28, .911), eighth-grader Uma Corniea (10-5-1, 2.16, .915) Top newcomers: Elly Klepinger, Estella Retrum The coach says: “We look forward to building on last year’s strong season with many skilled players returning, along with some new additions that should contribute right away. We have two excellent goalies that will keep us in every game we play.”

BUFFALO BISON Last year: 8-17-1 Conference (record): Mississippi 8 (5-7-0) Section: 8AA Home arena: Buffalo Civic Center Head coach: Dave Carothers Years at school: First Assistant coaches: Allie Olson, Mackenzie Johnson, Cody Effertz Letterwinners lost: 2 Top returning forwards: Junior Jada Habisch (33-15-48), senior Emma Carlson (10-18--28), senior Erica O’Borsky (9-8--17) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Allisen Carothers (2-10--12), junior Julia McAlpin (1-8--9), junior Morgan Wurm (3-3--6) Top returning goaltender: Senior Kennedy Sohler (816-1, 3.55, .891) Top newcomers: Reagan Wurm, Gracelyn Limke The coach says: “Buffalo lost two seniors off last year’s roster, so we should have some playing experience on our side. A two-year starting goalie returns with a sophomore goalie that will push her for the starting spot. We return our entire first line and all four defensmen. With the addition of two eighth graders moving up to varsity, I am hoping we can be a solid three-line team with short, but high-energy shifts. Looking to finish games after losing eight one-goal games last year.”

BURNSVILLE BLAZE Last year: 10-13-3 Conference (record): South Suburban (3-11-3) Section: 3AA Home arena: Burnsville Ice Center Head coach: Tracy Cassano Years at school: 5

Record at school: 55-70-9 Assistant coaches: Lee Engstrom, Mike Cassano, Wyatt Anderson, Aaron Schram, Kalie Rademacher, Monique Rothlisberger Top returning forwards: Senior Jenna Hartung (1311--24), junior Aubrey Nelvin (7-2--9) Top returning defensemen: Senior Lyndsey Howard (14-9--23), junior Avery Sawchuk (3-9--12) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Riley Pester (8-7-2, 1.91, .927), sophomore Maria Widen (2-6-1, 2.76, .890)

CAMBRIDGE-ISANTI/ MORA/PINE CITY BLUEJACKETS Last year: 18-8-0 Conference: Mississippi 8 (7-5-0) Section: 7AA Home arena: David C. Johnson Memorial Arena Head coach: Shannon Skelton Years at school: First Top returning forwards: Junior Madelyn Skelton (1519--34), senior Ashley Schintz (11-23--34), sophomore Jasmyn Sibell (14-11--25), freshman Rilee Winters (8-11-19), junior Chloe Nelson (9-9--18) Top returning defensemen: Junior Alana Fix (3-6--9), senior Sydney Nuebel (1-6--7) Top returning goaltenders: Jordan Millam (9-6-0, 2.33, .897), senior Jayante Kotila (8-2-0, 1.86, .885)

CENTENNIAL COUGARS Last year: 25-4-1 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (15-0-1) Section: 5AA Home arena: Centennial Sports Arena Head coach: David K.B. Cole Years at school: First Career record: 37-18-3 Assistant coaches: Nicki Barrett, Josh Carlson, Mark Lodge, Gary Nelson, Cam Krugerud Letterwinners returning/lost: 10/10 Top returning forwards: Senior Maija Almich (12-16-28), junior Allison Pitlick (9-13--22), sophomore Summer Francis, junior Sydni Griefenhagen Top returning defensemen: Senior Maddie Harthorn (0-2--2), junior Kenna Gulner Top returning goaltenders: Senior Mackenna Stoterau (12-4-1, 1.22, .949), senior Anna Gilgosch Top newcomers: Audrey DuFresne, Lauren O’Hara, Lauren Paar, Hannah Thompson

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Centennial junior forward Allison Pitlick is one of 10 returning players from last season’s state’s runner-up team.

The coach says: “We are young, however, we are a fast team that intends to play with exceptional tempo.

Goalie depth is excellent. Because we graduated two elite scorers, this season we will need more contributions across the entire lineup.”

CHAMPLIN PARK/ COON RAPIDS REBELS/CARDINALS Last year: 13-10-3 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (10-6-0) Section: 5AA Home arena: Champlin Ice Forum/Coon Rapids Ice Center Head coach: Jim Koltes Years at school: 9 Career record: 235-258-15 Record at school: 95-107-8 Assistant coaches: Joe Head, Scott Childers, Dan Shuck, Brandi Delcastilo, Ashley Giese, Dan Goettl Top returning forwards: Sophomore Delaney Johnson (16-14--30, senior Makenzie Baker (9-10--19), junior Anna Beczkalo (4-11--15), sophomore Erica Theisen (5-5--10), senior Hailey Williams (1-8--9), senior Sofie Sinjem (3-3-6) Top returning defensemen: Senior Hannah Lysne (19--10), sophomore Abby Peterson (0-6--6), senior Emily Peterson (2-2--4) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Baleigh Shuck (109-2, 1.94, .930), junior Eliya Johnson (1-0-1, 1.28, .927), senior Brooke Freeman (2-1-0, 1.00, .930) Top newcomers: Molly Terebayza, Abby Ness, Jadyn Herr, Brooke Delcastilo, Kennedy Bolander The coach says: “One of our strengths this year will be our goaltending, led by senior Baleigh Shuck and there will be strong competition from junior Eliya Johnson and senior Brooke Freeman. They will help each other compete every day in practice Our leading scorers from last year return in Delaney Johnson and Makenzie Baker.

However, we will need some players to step up from last year to add some scoring and/or a couple of our newcomers will need to add some goals. We have a lot of the same type of forwards from 9-12, so we will need them to separate themselves to make the top three lines. Our defense is led by three returners from last year, Hannah Lysne, Abby Petersen and Emily Peterson and they will be asked to help bring along the new D stepping in. We are really looking forward to our second year as CPCR.”

CHASKA/CHANHASSEN STORMHAWKS Last year: 12-12-2 Conference: Metro West (2-1-1) Section: 2AA Home arena: Chaska Community Center Head coach: Todd Johnson Years at school: 2 Career record: 12-12-2 Record at school: 12-12-2 Assistant coaches: Charles Morin, Daniel Olson Top returning forwards: Sophomore Lauren Spear (148--22), freshman Katelyn Roberts (10-9--19), sophomore Alex Dixey (8-10--18), sophomore Brier Ziemer (2-9--11) Top returning defensemen: Senior Grace Doerring (16--7), junior Abby Nelson (2-4--6), sophomore Nina Langley (1-5--6) Top returning goaltender: Senior Lily Hanson (1-4-0, 3.40, .860)

CHISAGO LAKES WILDCATS

Last year: 8-19-0 Conference (record): Mississippi 8 (1-11-0) Section: 5A Home arena: Chisago Lakes Arena Head coach: Dave Burgen Years at school: 4 Career record: 18-61-0 Record at school: 18-61-0 Assistant coaches: Bob Truax, Ron Kimlinger, Kim Gibson, Steve Barrett Letterwinners returning/lost: 18/7 Top returning forwards: Sophomore Jenna Lawry (1314--27), freshman Danielle Burgen (9-14--23), eighth-grader Malie McKinnon (9-7--16), junior Megan Bye (2-6--8), junior Claire DeVries (2-5--7) Top returning defenseman: Sophomore Grace DeVries (1-3--4) Top returning goaltender: Senior Megan Lerfald (7-100, 3.18, .885) The coach says: “We return 5 of our top 6 point leaders from last season. We return a very young, but talented group. Offensively, we will put the puck in the net. Our key to success this year will be playing well in our defensive zone. Our goal is to compete for the Mississippi 8 conference and Section 5A titles.”

CLOQUET-ESKO-CARLTON LUMBERJACKS Last year: 9-16-1 Conference (record): Lake Superior (3-3-0) Section: 7A Home arena: Northwoods Credit Union Arena Head coach: Courtney Olin Years at school: 4 Career record: 31-40-6 Record at school: 31-40-6 Assistant coaches: Courtney Josefson, Dave Esse Top returning forwards: Junior Taylor Nelson (20-17-37), junior Kiana Bender (17-15--32) Top returning defensemen: Freshman Tenley Stewart (2-7--9), senior Keagen Anderson (1-7--8) Top returning goaltender: Senior Elise Lund (.885) The coach says: “Daughter/father coaching duo.

Courtney Olin (Esse) is head coach and father, Dave Esse (former CEC Lumberjack boys coach for 26 years), is an assistant and coaching with her. After resigning from the boys’ program two years ago, he agreed to come back and help out the girls team as a varsity assistant coach. Taylor Nelson is verbally committed to Bemidji State University for the 2020-21 incoming class.”

CRETIN-DERHAM HALL RAIDERS Last year: 13-12-2 Conference (record): Suburban East (10-5-1) Section: 6AA Home arena: Highland Arena Head coach: Brooke White-Lancette Years at school: 3 Career record: 31-20-4 Record at school: 31-20-4 Assistant coaches: Evan Ziegler, Kalli Funk, Jenna Westerham Letterwinners returning/lost: 12/7 Top returning forwards: Senior Emily King (13-6-19), senior Bri Willier (5-8--13), junior Olivia Garrity (3-3-

The Duluth Northern Stars return 14 letterwinners this season, including junior goalie Sarah Spencer.

-6), junior Kiera Ryan (3-2--5), senior Makayla Lenz (23--5), junior Stella Dolan, sophomore Lexi Bonfe Top returning defensemen: Junior Cece Ziegler (6-9-15), senior Alexis Rojas-Westell, senior Ali Eiden, sophomore Lily Barrett Top returning goaltender: Senior Kaelie Smith The coach says: “Our depth will be our strength this year. The 12 returners will provide excellent leadership for our new players. We expect our freshmen to make an impact right out of the gate. Our chemistry, speed, grittiness and compete level will result in many entertaining games this season. ”

CROOKSTON PIRATES Last year: 5-21-0 Conference (record): Greater Minnesota (0-8-0) Section: 8A Home arena: Crookston Sports Center Head coach: Tim Moe Years at school: 6 Career record: 96-34-6 Record at school: 96-34-6 Assistant coaches: Tori Demarais, Erin Barnes-Olson Letterwinners returning/lost: 15/1 Top returning forwards: Sophomore Catherine Tiedemann (14-10--24), sophomore Mackenze Epema (912--21), freshman Aleah Bienek (4-12--16) Top returning defenseman: Freshman Rylee Solheim (1-4--5), junior Breck Fugleberg (0-3--3), junior Taylor Garrett (1-2--3), freshman Dillynn Wallace (0-1--1) Top newcomers: Forward Nora Peterson, goalie Grace Koshney The coach says: “We’ve had poor numbers the past couple of years which looks to be turning around. Even though we will still be young without a senior that will see significant varsity playing time, we do have experience as we’ll have some sophomores who we will rely on who’ve already had 3 years of varsity experience. And many freshmen who got thrown into the fire last year as eighth graders. Our only graduation was our goalie who’d played big minutes for us in her career, so we will need to develop a goaltender quickly. We are beginning our 3rd year as a co-op with Mayville N.D. and are excited to have 4 girls from Mayville who we will rely on heavily this season.

We’ve also lost a top line Junior forward Kylee Meier 4-59 who will miss the season after suffering a knee injury during the soccer season.”

DELANO/ROCKFORD TIGERS Last year: 17-10-0 Conference: Wright County (9-3-0) Section: 2A Home arena: Delano Youth Ice Arena Head coach: Jackie Johnson Years at school: 3 Career record: 40-15-0 Record at school: 40-15-0 Assistant coaches: Allison Malecek, Ethan Preisler, Josh Lunderby Top returning forwards: Senior Emily Olson (16-22-38), senior Anna Keranen (16-20--36), sophomore Mary Beth Kivisto (6-5--11), junior Chloe Kuechle (7-4--11) Top returning defensemen: Senior Anna Kivisto (2-7-9), junior Meghan Staunton (4-5--9) Top returning goaltender: Junior Grace Glasrud (6-70, 2.15, .928)

DETROIT LAKES LAKERS Last year: 8-17-0 Conference (record): Mid-State (3-3-0) Section: 8A Home arena: Kent Freeman Arena Head coach: Gretchen Norby Years at school: First Assistant coaches: Bruce Raboin, Ali Dohmeier, Andrea Klug, Mike Schiltz, Ally Nielsen Letterwinners returning/lost: 7/2 Top returning forwards: Senior Karrigan Hallisey (1110--21), junior Abby King (10-7--17), junior Madyson Melgard (7-6--13) Top returning defensemen: Senior Payton Carlblom (5-12--17), junior Annie Campbell (1-5--6) Top returning goaltender: Senior Kyndra McDougall (8-16-0, 4.23, .862) The coach says: “Looking at senior leadership to improve on last year’s effort, and to make a run in the very strong section 8A.”

DODGE COUNTY WILDCATS Last year: 15-11-0 Conference: Independent Section: 1AA Home arena: Dodge County Ice Arena Head coach: Jeremy Gunderson Years at school: 13 Career record: 215-97-10 Record at school: 215-97-10 Assistant coaches: Jeff Bolin, Joe Wieners, Chad Smallbrock, Tim Fagerlind, Jeremy Schubert, Tim Faber Letterwinners returning/lost: 26/8 Top returning forwards: Senior Olivia Smallbrock (1419--33), junior Kennedy Kraus (11-11--22), freshman Lyndi Schubert (4-8--12), junior Olivia Lamb (3-8--11) sophomore Anna Braun (2-6--8), Kennedy Hodgkins (3-5--8), junior Malia Schubert (3-4--7) Top returning defensemen: Junior Kayla Schubert (14-5--19), senior Ashley Donovan (3-8--11), sophomore Elizabeth Fagerlind (2-5--7), senior Samantha Eberling (0-1--1) Top returning goaltender: Junior Annabel Smith (2.08, .864) Top newcomers: McKenna Freerksen, Sky Hughes, Anna Poirier The coach says: “The Dodge County Wildcats are coming off a 15-11 record losing to the Section Champion Lakeville South. DC lost 8 good seniors, 3 of which are playing college hockey. DC will be led by 3 Solid Lines of forwards which all return from last year’s team and a strong Defensive Corp of 4 returning starters, and 3 goalies competing for the starting spot. As an Independent, the Wildcats will be playing a very strong strength of schedule with the top-ranked A and AA teams in the state.

The Wildcats will be playing in the Warroad Holiday Tournament this year. The team should really grow from the difficult schedule and be ready come Section Playoff time.”

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Eden Prairie sophomore forward Grace Kuipers had 10 goals and 16 assists for the 19-11-1 Eagles last season.

DULUTH NORTHERN STARS

Last year: 7-16-2 Conference (record): Lake Superior (1-3-0) Section: 7AA Home arena: Duluth Heritage Sports Center Head coach: Jamie Plesha Years at school: 4 Career record: 22-49-5 Record at school: 22-49-5 Assistant coaches: Kari Romano-Erickson, Linsy Holst Letterwinners returning/lost: 14/6 Top returning forward: Senior Cassie McClure (8-19-27) Top returning defensemen: Senior Payton Conlin (1-2-3), senior Taylor Pederson (1-2--3) Top returning goaltender: Junior Sarah Spencer (4-151, 4.17, .846) Top newcomers: Mya Kunst, Molly Henderson, Annika Lindgren The coach says: “We are returning 14 varsity letterwinners this year and will have a young, but experienced team. In the past, we have struggled in scoring output, which looks to be a strength this year.”

DULUTH MARSHALL HILLTOPPERS Last year: 18-9-0 Conference (record): Lake Superior (3-0-0) Section: 7A Home arena: Mars Lakeview Arena Head coach: Stephanie Erickson Years at school: First Assistant coaches: Ariel Novak, Steve Ruud, James Erickson, Jessica Convery Letterwinners returning/lost: 15/4 Top returning forwards: Senior Emily Lemker (8-11-19), sophomore Gracie Thomas (13-4--17), senior Olivia Boettcher (10-6--16), junior Tori Thorson (7-8--15) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Maren Friday (7-9--16), senior Lily Aamodt (5-9--14) Top newcomer: Sophomore Charlesa Prior The coach says: “Large number of returning players.

Young goaltending.”

EAGAN WILDCATS Last year: 24-6-2 Conference (record): South Suburban (14-2-2) Section: 3AA Home arena: Eagan Civic Arena

Head coach: Dan Wilson Years at school: 3 Career record: 176-74-15 Record at school: 55-22-10 Assistant coaches: Jeff Kolehmainen, Molly Sparks, Jeff Smith, Caitlin Hart-Doffing, Mark Baumann Letterwinners returning: 13 Top returning forwards: Junior Jenna Ruiz (17-23-40), junior Julia Barger (9-13--22), sophomore Emily Cronkhite (9-9--18) Top returning defensemen: Senior Brooke Peplinski (4-15--19), senior Eva Erickson Top returning goaltenders: Senior Maddie Nickell (15-4-1, 1.82, .922), senior Ashley Larson (8-2-1, 1.67, .932) The coach says: “Expectations are high as the Wildcats strive to repeat as South Suburban Conference Champions as well as return to the State Tournament. Eagan is blessed with good young talent and it will be their time to shine after losing strong defense and forwards to graduation.”

EAST GRAND FORKS GREEN WAVE Last year: 17-8-1 Conference (record): Greater Minnesota (6-3-1) Section: 8A Home arena: East Grand Forks Civic Center Head coach: Brian Larson Years at school: First Assistant coaches: Danny Gasperlin,Chelsey Grassel, Josh Beck Top returning forwards: Senior Madison McDonald (13-17--30), junior Kylie Stauss (8-13--21), freshman Kendra Emery (5-4--9) Top returning defensemen: Freshman Cassidy Mack (4-7--11), senior Maddison Lubinski (3-6--9) Top returning goaltender: Senior Megan Birkholz (4-00, 0.75, .951)

EAST RIDGE RAPTORS Last year: 12-13-0 Conference (record): Suburban East (9-7-0) Section: 3AA Home arena: Health East Sports Center Head coach: Kim McClintick Years at school: First Assistant coaches: Scott Waldo, Duane Lindahl, Matt Barry Letterwinners returning/lost: 16/4 Top returning forwards: Junior Fiona Claugherty (3216--48), senior Mackenzie Werner (5-18--23), senior Katie Flynn (12-7--19)

Edina sophomore forward Hannah Chorske hopes to lead Edina to its third straight Class AA state championship.

Top returning defensemen: Senior Addi Scribner (513--18), senior Anne Larsen (5-6--11) Top returning goaltender: Freshman Maggie Vance (3.89, .845) The coach says: “The Raptors look to have strong leadership with a large upper class of 10 seniors and five juniors this year. East Ridge also has a complete new coaching staff and a new athletic director.”

EASTVIEW LIGHTNING Last year: 9-17-2 Conference (record): South Suburban (4-12-1) Section: 3AA Head coach: Herb Harvey Assistant coaches: Scott Kauchick, Ashley Maskel, Ben Storm, Tim Ryan Top returning forwards: Freshman Nora Stepan (9-6-15), sophomore Mikayla Kelley (8-4--12), junior Natalie Bordson (5-6--11) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Olivia Weinberg (0-3--3), sophomore Lauren Crowl (0-2--2) Top returning goaltender: Junior Amelia Julian (9-172, 2.36, .919)

EDEN PRAIRIE EAGLES Last year: 19-11-1 Conference (record): Lake (5-3-0) Section: 2AA Home arena: Eden Prairie Community Center Head coach: Jaime Grossman Years at school: 8 Career record: 277-132-18 Record at school: 153-56-27 Assistant coaches: Brett Bruininks, Gracie Olson, Mitch Benson, Carly Moran, Pete Olson, Jeff Atchison, Tim Mahoney Letterwinners returning/lost: 18/4 Top returning forwards: Junior Sydney Langseth (3025--55), sophomore Grace Kuipers (10-16--26), junior Carrie Byrnes (10-15--25), junior Nora Wagner (6-11-17), senior Becca Kniss (4-9--13) Top returning defensemen: Senior Rachel DeCesare (0-8--8), sophomore Christina Spanier (0-5--5) Top returning goaltenders: Sophomore Molly Goergen, Brynn McDonald The coach says: “We return the bulk of our scoring from last year including 8 of our top 9 forwards. We were a team that was more explosive offensively as the season progressed. We are excited about a strong group of forwards this year, and feel this group will be the strength of our team. We will be young but talented on the blue line. We are really excited about the upside of this group. We antici-

pate some growing and learning early in the season, but think this group has the talent to be a special group. We have a good mix of talent and skill, and this may be one of our better skating group of defenders.We have two goalies who are competing to lead the team in net. Molly Goergen won her one start last year. Both Molly and Brynn McDonald are playing well and eager to prove they are next in a long line of quality EP netminders. We have a good group of freshmen and eighth graders, who will be competing to make an impact on the roster, but only graduating 2 players who played significant roles for us last year means that they will have to work hard to crack the lineup.”

EDINA HORNETS Last year: 28-2-1 Conference (record): Lake (7-1-0) Section: 6AA Home arena: Braemar Arena Head coach: Sam Reber Years at school: 3 Career record: 56-3-2 Record at school: 56-3-2 Assistant coaches: Ellie Lee, Casey Purpur Letterwinners returning/lost: 10/7 Top returning forwards: Senior CC Bowlby (29-28-47), senior Annie Kuehl (21-21--42 Top returning defensemen: Senior Mallory Uihlein (521--26), senior Evelyn Adams (3-14--17) Top returning goaltender: Senior Elli Strittmater (0.71, .948) Top newcomers: Forward Katie Davis, defenseman Vivian Jungels The coach says: “We’re extremely excited and ready for this season to kick off. We have a great core group of players returning from last year’s roster that will help guide our younger kids along the way. It’s a new year and our players are ready to get back to work.”

ELK RIVER/ZIMMERMAN ELKS Last year: 10-14-3 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (8-6-2) Section: 7AA Home arena: Elk River Head coach: Brian Ballenger Years at school: First Assistant coaches: Mike Gatzke, Ross Oestreich, Maddie Gregersen Letterwinners returning/lost: 12/8 Top returning forwards: Senior Kelsey King (25-14-39), junior Halle Johnson (9-14--23), sophomore Allison

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Farmington senior forward Jenna Gerold posted totals of 16-13--29 last season for the Tigers.

Fischer (4-8--12), freshman Maddy Christian (7-2--9), junior Morgan Gacke Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Jenna Korinek, sophomore Cora Coz Top returning goaltender: Senior Megan Jung (8-143, 2.91, .891) The coach says: “The team is really excited to get started. Great leadership from our returning players and an excellent work ethic should make for a fun and exciting season.”

EVELETH-GILBERT AREA GOLDEN BEARS Last year: 9-14-1 Conference: Independent Section: 7A Home arena: Eveleth Hippodrome Head coach: Dean Edstrom Years at school: 4 Career record: 18-53-2 Record at school: 18-53-2 Assistant coaches: Brian Ceglar, Steve Gregorich Top returning forwards: Junior Sophia Flatley (11-12-23), sophomore Anneka Lundgren (10-12--22), junior Anna Seitz (9-10--19), eighth-grader Kylie Baranzelli (5-7--12) Top returning defensemen: Senior Katie Scherf (6-4-10), senior Bekah Davidson (0-7--7) Top returning goaltender: Sophomore Rachel Woods (9-14-1, 3.58, .878)

FAIRMONT CARDINALS Last year: 2-24-0 Conference (record): Big South (0-15-0) Section: 3A Home arena: Martin County Arena Head coach: Ashley Olson Years at school: 3 Career record: 11-37-2 Record at school: 11-37-2 Assistant coach: Eric Householder Top returning forwards: Junior Joni Becker (9-7--16), freshman Mackenzie Householder (10-4--14), freshman Emily Sokoloski (2-2--4), senior Anna Nordquist (2-2--4) Top returning defenseman: Freshman Macy Militello (2-1--3) Top returning goaltender: Freshman Rachel O’Connor

FARIBAULT FALCONS Last year: 16-11-0 Conference (record): Big 9 (11-6-0) Section: 1A Home arena: Faribault Ice Arena Head coach: Alli Miller Years at school: 5 Career record: 59-44-3 Record at school: 59-44-3 Assistant coach: Erin Kastner Letterwinners returning/lost: 16/2 Top returning forwards: Junior Olivia Williamson (3218--50), junior Haley Lang (14-18--32), senior Kayli Burkhartzmeyer (13-13--26) Top returning defensemen: Junior Emily Wilder (2-9-11), senior Olivia Morelan (1-4--5), junior Tegan Herrley (3-2--5) Top returning goaltender: Junior Mikayla Bohner (2-

0-0, 3.75, .826) Top newcomers: Regan Bulger The coach says: “Returning a large number of our team from last year. We have a number of good goal-scorers this year and girls who have played with each other for a long time. We have some younger girls who will be stepping into major roles this year.”

FARMINGTON TIGERS Last year: 21-8-0 Conference (record): South Suburban (12-5-0) Section: 1AA Home arena: Schmitz-Maki Arena Head coach: Jon Holmes Years at school: 12 Career record: 170-116-16 Record at school: 170-116-16 Assistant coaches: Jason Kohlbeck, Steve Sabetti, Jared Rowan, Steve Mechelke, Casey Preston Letterwinners returning/lost: 11/11 Top returning forwards: Senior Jenna Gerold (16-13-29), freshman Claire Enright (16-11--27), sophomore Carly Lancaster (5-9--14), senior Bailey Kelley (4-5--9) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Brenna Fuhrman (5-12--17), senior Cassie Knutson (2-12--14), sophomore Jayden Seifert (2-9--11) Top returning goaltenders: Sophomore Ryleigh Furlong, eighth-grader Rylee Bartizal Top newcomers: Izzy Zwart, Bailey Zimmer, Kelsie Vincent, Grace Auge, Sam Moehle, Olivia Helleson The coach says: “The Tigers are very young, but with an ample amount of varsity experience. Also, with a very promising off-season for the youngsters, the Tigers will be looking to the seasoned and well-tested play of seniors Jenna Gerold, Cassie Knutson and Bailey Kelley, to lead the youthful Tiger cubs through the start of the season on and off the ice. Finding some combinations and solid partnering for this young group will be a fun endeavor as they play with a ton of energy and grit. The Tigers have a solid group of youngsters already committed to play collegiate hockey. With others also looking to play collegiate level hockey, they will surely be a highenergy and exciting team to watch.”

FERGUS FALLS OTTERS Last year: 15-12-0 Conference (record): Central Lakes (4-7-0) Section: 6A Home arena: Fergus Falls Community Arena Head coach: Tim Lill Years at school: 5 Career record: 49-55-2 Record at school: 49-55-2 Assistant coaches: Todd Hershner, Brooks Anderson, Fritz Karsnia, Nikki Kaasa Top returning forwards: Senior Sophie Rausch (2819--47), sophomore Ellie Anderson (14-8--22), senior Amy Johnson (10-9--19), junior Vivian Karsnia (10-7-17), juniorJade Zeirdon (6-7--13) Top returning defensemen: Senior Hallie Sheridan (13-15--28), junior Chloe Nelson (2-14--16 Top goaltenders: Senior Jadyn McKeever (2.25, .889), senior Maddie Ekund (2.36, .877) Top newcomers: Piper Andres, Lexi McGary, Marilyn Karsnia, Gabby Brimhall The coach says: “ Alexandria will again be the team to beat. We have a core of strong forwards three lines deep for Class A. Our challenge will be a young blue line.

Strong goaltending will define our postseason success.”

Forest Lake returns 17 letterwinners from last season’s 21-5-2 team, including junior forward Brooke Remington

FOREST LAKE RANGERS

Last year: 21-5-2 Conference (record): Suburban East (13-3-0) Section: 7AA Home arena: Forest Lake Sports Center Head coach: Todd Gutterman Years at school: 5 Career record: 73-35-7 Record at school: 73-35-7 Assistant coaches: Craig Muntifering, Audrey Hanmer, Jennifer Schultz, Amanda Leveille Letterwinners returning/lost: 17/3 Top returning forwards: Junior Brieja Parent (18-15-33), junior Brooke Remington (17-7--24), junior Ashley Mills (8-15--23) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Rachel Golnitz (8-18--26), senior Biz Valley (3-11--14), junior Ellen Nelson (3-7--10) Top returning goaltender: Junior Ally Goehner (6-1-0, 1.26, .914) The coach says: “We return a very solid core of players at all positions. Depth and overall solid team defense will be our biggest strengths. Looking forward to another fun and exciting season of girls’ high school hockey.”

GRAND RAPIDS/ GREENWAY LIGHTNING Last year: 17-9-1 Conference: Independent Section: 7AA Home arena: IRA Civic Center Head coach: Brad Hyduke Years at school: 11 Career record: 127-76-16 Record at school: 127-76-16 Assistant coaches: Ronny Holum, Kelsey Johnston Letterwinners returning/lost: 16/4 Top returning forwards: Senior Sadie Peart (24-27-51), sophomore Claire Vekich (22-21--43), senior Maddie Drotts (13-21--34), junior Ellie Tillma (5-20--25), senior Quinn Kasell (8-11--19) Top returning defensemen: Junior Kayden Broking (3-6--9), senior Sasha Stefan (1-6--7), junior Hannah Mark (0-3--3), senior Jazzi Rohloff (0-1-1) Top returning goaltender: Junior Emily Trast (2-1-0, 2.60, .850) The coach says: “The Lightning return most of our forwards and offensive output from last season along with 5 of 6 defensemen. Competition for depth among the 3rd and 4th line will be a key to the season's development and team depth. A starting goaltending competition among 3 capable goalies will be an additional key for the 18-19 season.”

HASTINGS RAIDERS Last year: 7-18-1 Conference (record): Metro East (5-6-0) Section: 3AA Home arena: Hastings Civic Arena Head coach: Josh Colvin Years at school: 3 Career record: 15-35-2 Record at school: 15-35-2

Assistant coaches: Steve Benson, Jordy Klimek, Lauren Tix, Alexa Harrington, Brooke Weber Letterwinners returning/lost: 16/4 Top returning forwards: Senior Sam Benson (8-13-21), senior Maddy Junker (11-8--19), sophomore Jaida Hanson (5-7--12), junior Taylor Larson (7-5--12) Top returning defensemen: Senior Libby Judge (3-9-12), senior MacKenzie Putnam (1-5--6), senior Addy Buck (1-2--3), senior Sydney Radke (0-1--1) Top returning goaltender: Freshman Lauren Dubej Top newcomers: Kaitlin Petrich, Lexi Ramsbacher, Kiki Radent The coach says: “The Raiders return a very deep group of seniors, especially on the blue line. Experience between the pipes will be the biggest area for growth, but freshman Lauren Dubej has a year of experience at the high school level and continues to impress. This will be assistant coach Steve Benson’s final year on the bench after 23 years with the Raiders unless he decides to pull another Brett Favre.”

HIBBING/CHISHOLM BLUEJACKETS Last year: 9-14-2 Conference: Independent Section: 7A Head coach: Emily Erickson Years at school: 3 Career record: 29-27-3 Record at school: 29-27-3 Assistant coaches: Eric Rewertz, Pete Hyduke, Holly Rewertz, Dana Lindstrom, Pat Iozzo, Kaye Collier Letterwinners returning/lost: 17/3 Top returning forwards: Junior Allie Bussey (20-16-36), junior Emma Lundell (10-19--29), sophomore Dorothy Kearney (6-8--14) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Maddie Rewertz (1-6--7, sophomore Courtney Anderson (1-3--4) Top returning goaltender: Senior Abby Edstrom (.924)

HILL-MURRAY PIONEERS Last year: 24-6-0 Conference (record): Metro East (7-0-0) Section: 4AA Home arena: Aldrich Arena Co-head coaches: Bill Schafhauser & Caesare Engstrom Years at school: 12 Career record: 257-56-12 Record at school: 257-56-12 Assistant coaches: Doug Long, Jenny Magill Letterwinners returning: 11 Top returning forwards: Senior Katie Kaufman (22-27-49), senior Haylee Blinkhorn (18-25--43), junior Nina Steigauf (9-11--20), junior Corrine Brown (9-9--18), sophomore Ava Stinnett (2-4--6) Top returning defensemen: Senior Joslynn Olson (67--13), sophomore Kennedy Morris (5-8--13), senior Gretchen Greeder (2-8--10), freshman Maddie Geer Top returning goaltender: Junior Rachel Kennedy (60-0, 1.17, .926) Top newcomers: Forward Alli Franco The coach says: “Speed has always been a strength of ours in the past and we strive to continue to have a strong and fast-paced team. We have a little bit of a rebuilding year this season, but with our returning players and incoming young talent, we are confident we will still be very competitive and will venture for a positive, successful season. We look forward to seeing the girls come together, embrace their roles and strive to be the talented leaders and role models they are all capable of.”

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Hibbing/Chisholm senior Abby Edstrom owned a 1.88 goals-against average and .924 save percentage in 2018-19.

HOLY ANGELS/ RICHFIELD STARS Last year: 7-17-3 Conference (record): Metro West (0-8-1) Section: 5A Home arena: Richfield Ice Arena Head coach: Teige Cahill Years at school: 2 Career record: 7-17-3 Record at school: 7-17-3 Assistant coaches: Carrie Holldorf, Steve Tipler, Shy Sletta, Holly Noble, Rachel Friberg Letterwinners returning/lost: 13/3 Top returning forwards: Junior Bridget McGuire (1212--24), senior Grace Hillen (4-6--10) Top returning defenseman: Senior Madysen Palmer (5-4--9) Top returning goaltender: Senior Leah Lood (7-16-3, 2.98, .890) Top newcomers: Kaitlyn Kneeland The coach says: “The team is looking to improve from last season, with great goaltending and a strong senior class.”

HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC FIRE Last year: 16-9-1 (as Holy Family/Waconia) Conference (record): Wright County (9-2-1) Section: 2AA Home arena: Victoria Recreation Center Head coach: Randy Koeppl Years at school: 2 Career record: 16-9-1 Record at school: 16-9-1 Assistant coaches: Cory Peterson, Jenna Privette, Maki Fadness, Amanda Levidle Letterwinners returning/lost: 9/6 Top returning forwards: Junior Lauren Hickey (11-21-32), sophomore Sadie Long (9-13--22), junior Sydney Paulson (8-11--19), eighth-grader Taylor Koeppl (3-10-13), junior Caitlyn Rock (6-6--12) Top returning defensemen: Freshman Maeve Kelly (0-8--8), eighth-grader Olivia Paidosh (1-3--4) Top returning goaltenders: Sophomore Alex Pellicci (12-9-1, 2.14, .928), eighth-grader Sedona Blair (4-0-0, 1.62, .918) Top newcomers: Makenzie Moss, Kayla Woytcke, Madeline Morgan The coach says: “This will be the first year for Holy Family as they have split from their previous co-op with Waconia. They will be a team without a senior and only

three juniors. Saying this team is young is an understatement. They will look to their goalie tandem of Pellicci and Blair to come up big in the nets and for their talented younger core of players to step up. They will be a young, fast and hard-working team that will be fun to watch and difficult to play against.”

HOPKINS/PARK ROYALS Last year: 12-14-0 Conference (record): Lake (1-7-0) Section: 6AA Home arena: Minnetonka Ice Arena Head coach: Ryan St. Martin Years at school: First Career record: 47-29-6 Assistant coaches: Clay Casanova, Erin O'Neil, Sierra Vadner Letterwinners returning/lost: 8/6 Top returning forwards: Senior Mary Gleason (12-11-23), sophomore Charlotte Rich (6-9--15), sophomore Erin Brousseau (7-2--9), freshman Alma Beaton, junior Maia Weiler Top returning defensemen: Senior Mary O’Neil (110--11), junior Sarah McCallon (2-1--3), freshman Kate Kasica Top newcomers: Megan Stoldorf, Alicia Swenson, Anna Nicholls, Abby Meyer, Justina Valentini, Leah Bosch The coach says: “This is a very exciting year for the Royals. We are made up of a handful of upperclassmen and many talented underclassmen. We aim to be an aggressive team that moves the puck well and plays smart. Our hope is to hang our hat on our work ethic and how we treat each other. Our goal is to peak in February and compete the hardest when it matters most.”

HUTCHINSON TIGERS Last year: 14-11-1 Conference (record): Wright County (7-5-0) Section: 2A Home arena: Burich Arena Head coach: Hannah Impola Years at school: 2 Career record: 14-11-1 Record at school: 14-11-1 Assistant coaches: Montana Hemling, Mike Lien Letterwinners returning/lost: 17/3 Top returning forwards: Junior Alex Hantge (21-22-43), sophomore Anna Fabel (11-15--26), junior Sabrina Tracy (5-11--16), sophomore Maddy Seifert (5-9--14) Top returning defensemen: Junior Ainslea Jensen (510--15), junior Laina Bertiaume (4-4--8), senior Jasmine Schultz

Hill-Murray senior forward Katie Kaufman is the Pioneers’ top returning scorer after posting 22-27--49 last season.

Top newcomers: Goalie Hannah Ladwig The coach says: “We have a lot of returning players with varsity experience playing in front of young, hardworking goalies. We should have more depth at every position than we did last year which will increase our competitiveness throughout the season with everyone.”

INTERNATIONAL FALLS BRONCOS Last year: 13-10-2 Conference: Independent Section: 7A Head coach: Gerald Bolstad Years at school: 10 Assistant coaches: Glen Marcotte, Kevin Erickson, Michelle McDonald Top returning forwards: Senior Morgan Rasmussen (15-17--32), senior Grace Bragg (9-11--20), junior Maria Vollom (7-8--15) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Emma Erickson (3-8--11), senior Taylor Sears (4-5--9), senior Faith Black (1-4--5) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Grace Wegner (108-1, 2.71, .893), junior Macey Marcotte (3-2-1, 2.96, .862)

IRONDALE/ST. ANTHONY KNIGHTS Last year: 5-21-0 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (3-13-0) Section: 4AA Home arena: National Sports Center Head coach: Tom Rodefeld Years at school: 22 Career record: 265-192-15 Record at school: 265-192-15 Assistant coaches: Jessica Mularie, Brenda O’Connell, Erin Stepka Letterwinners returning/lost: 8/11 Top returning forwards: Senior Emma Fagerlee (4-6-10), junior Isis Hutchison (2-2--4), sophomore Megan Ellingson (1-2--3), senior Quinn Rodefeld, senior Erica Krahn Top returning defensemen: Senior Macy Troje, junior Alaina DeGiacomo, junior Caitlin Donohue Top returning goaltenders: Senior Teagen Johnson, eighth-grader Jennifer Rupp Top newcomers: Jo Mahlum, Maddie Townsend, Kelsey Lammi, Audrey Backlund The coach says: “We lost 15 players from last year’s team. Our young players will need to step up sooner, but they have done a great job so far. The strength of Irondale is that our girls work hard to grow into great leaders every year, so any success that we have this year will be from

the leadership of our seniors.”

LAKEVILLE NORTH PANTHERS Last year: 14-11-1 Conference (record): South Suburban (10-6-1) Section: 1AA Home arena: Ames Arena Head coach: Buck Kochevar Years at school: 14 Career record: 240-106-12 Record at school: 240-106-12 Assistant coaches: Brent Cullaton, Richie Schrick, Jim Jacka Top returning forwards: Senior Peyton Cullaton (5-9-14), junior Brooke Power (1-7--8), junior Olivia Mattis (3-2--5) Top returning defensemen: Senior Meghan Marquardt (1-3--4), freshman Meredith Jensen (1-2--3), sophomore Katie Doll (0-2--2) Top returning goaltender: Senior Kallie Schneider (14-11-1, 2.15, .917) Top newcomers: Goalie Amanda Lackmann, forward Alyssa Antonakis, forward Jamie Pritzlaff The coach says: “Lakeville North lives and dies with hard work, compete level and clocking shots. We are looking forward to a successful season.”

LAKEVILLE SOUTH COUGARS Last year: 20-11-0 Conference (record): South Suburban (12-5-0) Section: 1AA Home arena: Hasse Arena Head coach: Tim Morris Years at school: First Career record: 434-174-25 Assistant coaches: Joel Tornell, Tim Duggan, Terry Brown Top returning forwards: Senior Amanda Ziemkowski, junior Lindsay Maloney (8-18--26), sophomore Libery Fettig (12-7--19) Top returning defensemen: Senior Jenna Hayes (18--9), senior Macey Ravndalen (0-6--6) Top returning goaltender: Junior Becca Macklin

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Marshall sophomore defenseman Emelia Barker looks to help the Tigers return to the state tournament this season.

LITCHFIELD/ DASSEL-COKATO DRAGONS

Last year: 2-24-0 Conference (record): Wright County (0-12-0) Section: 2A Home arena: Litchfield Civic Arena Co-head coaches: Brett Damerow & Matt Hogg Years at school: 2 Career record: 2-24-0 Record at school: 2-24-0 Assistant coach: Corey Hanson Top returning forwards: Senior Mary Ridgeway, junior Alyssa Olson, junior Sophia Hillman, junior Grace Walsh Top returning defensemen: Senior Courtney Carlson, junior Sydney Braaten, sophomore Kristin Foley, sophomore Emma DeWolf Top returning goaltender: Sophomore Avery Stiwell The coach says: “We are looking forward to the season ahead. We have a young, talented, hard-working group of players, who are led by two high character senior captains. We have a very talented goaltender that will give us a chance to win on a nightly basis. We had a tremendous off-season of work, and look forward to the girls reaping some positive results from their efforts.”

LUVERNE CARDINALS Last year: 16-9-2 Conference (record): Big South (8-5-1) Section: 3A Home arena: Blue Mound Ice Arena Head coach: Tony Sandbulte Years at school: 6 Career record: 169-77-10 Record at school: 85-40-5 Assistant coach: Ellen Dahl Top returning forwards: Freshman Kamryn VanBatavia (23-16--39), sophomore Roz Oye (7-11-18), sophomore Shelby Kracht (7-7--14) Top returning defensemen: Freshman Reghan Bork (21-12--33), junior Claire Baustian (16-5--21) Top returning goaltender: Freshman Cheyenne Schutz

MAHTOMEDI ZEPHYRS Last year: 18-9-1 Conference (record): Metro East (9-2-0) Section: 4A Home arena: St. Croix Rec Center Head coach: Bill Mauricio Years at school: 3 Career record: 29-22-4 Record at school: 29-22-4 Assistant coaches: Megan Gjere, Sarah Bobrowski, Tom Anitzberger, Emily Lobin Letterwinners returning/lost: 14/6 Top returning forwards: Junior Emme Nelson (8-11-19), senior Kylie Krawczyk (11-8--19), junior Megan Johnson (7-12--19), senior Abby Hansen (9-3--12) Top returning defensemen: Junior Emma Dornseif (49--13), sophomore Erika Broten (5-7--12), senior Jordyn McAlpine (5-4--9) Top returning goaltender: Junior Lauren Hamme (5-10, 1.12, .944) Top newcomers: Karen Miller

The coach says: “The Zephyrs will look to build on a strong 2017-18 season, which saw them finish in second place in the Metro East Conference at 9-2-0 and finished with the most wins in school history (18). The Zephyrs return 12 players who played regular shifts and return seven of their top 10 scorers.”

MANKATO EAST/LOYOLA COUGARS Last year: 13-14-0 Conference (record): Big 9 (9-7-0) Section: 3A Home arena: All Seasons Arena Head coach: Amber Prange Years at school: 2 Career record: 13-14-0 Record at school: 13-14-0 Assistant coaches: Hannah Vogel, KC Mckillip, Jake Kelcher, Sierra Maki Letterwinners returning/lost: 13/4 Top returning forwards: Senior Madison Davis (2021--41), junior Sydney Kanstrup (9-10--19), sophomore Kaylee Eykyn (3-3--6) Top returning defensemen: Senior Bri Adams (12-12-24), senior Claire Johnson (3-6--9) Top returning goaltender: Senior Andrea Schreiber (10-12-0, 3.34, .900) Top newcomers: Kenzie Keller, Hannah Rigdon The coach says: “This year the Cougars will look to use their speed to the outside to get pucks to the net. Our senior class is strong and are looking to lead as we work to achieve our goals.”

MANKATO WEST SCARLETS Last year: 15-12-1 Conference (record): Big 9 (7-8-0) Section: 3A Home arena: All Seasons Arena Head coach: Shaun Reddy Years at school: 3 Career record: 22-30-3 Record at school: 22-30-3 Assistant coaches: Kent Hays, Katy Kvasnicka, Macenzie Hays, Hannah Davidson Top returning forwards: Junior Sunshine Langworthy (14-17--31), senior Lindsey Hays (16-14--30), senior Hannah Wieland (4-16--20), sophomore Tealy Krosch (37--10) Top returning defenseman: Senior McKenna Krosch (8-11--19) Top returning goaltenders: Sophomore Sarah Olsen (13-11-1, 3.44, .881), senior Emma Young (5-1-0, 1.33, .867)

MAPLE GROVE CRIMSON Last year: 18-5-4 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (10-3-3) Section: 5AA Home arena: Maple Grove Community Center Head coach: Amber Hegland Years at school: 4 Career record: 227-110-23 Record at school: 62-16-7 Assistant coaches: Kevin Gray, Lance Mayer, Casey Maikkula, Kevin Pote, Mara Pearl

Minnetonka senior defenseman Kailey Langefels is one of 10 returrning letterwinners from last season’s 13-11-3 team.

Letterwinners returning/lost: 16/5 Top returning forwards: Senior Mannon McMahon (21-31--52), sophomore Lauren Stenslie (12-7--19), junior Chole Corbin (7-11--18), sophomore Tristana Tatur (5-11-16), senior Emily Herdine (3-3--6) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Jenna Timm (0-7--7), senior Emma Larson (0-6--6) Top returning goaltender: Senior Luzy Morgan (18-55, 1.26, .950) Top newcomers: Annika Johnson, Tia Rice The coach says: “Strengths: High number of returners, Positive Leadership, Team Chemistry, Driven, Desire to Improve Daily, Committed to High Work Ethic, Many players with the ability to score, Disciplined system play, High Hockey IQ, Ability to adapt and adjust.”

MARSHALL TIGERS Last year: 17-12-0 Conference (record): Big South (10-4-0) Section: 3A Home arena: Red Baron Arena & Expo Head coach: Deanna Suby Years at school: 2 Career record: 17-12-0 Record at school: 17-12-0 Assistant coach: Cassi Schreckenghaust Top returning forwards: Senior Sydney Mauch (3016--46), senior Olivia Peterson (12-16--28), sophomore Kaitlyn Timm (9-8--17), senior Jadyn Briffett (4-7--11) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Emelia Barker (2-8--10), junior Logan Sherman (2-7--9) Top returning goaltenders: Sophomore Emma Klenken (15-9-0, 2.37, .910), junior Lexi Moat (2-3-0, 2.60, .875)

MINNEAPOLIS Last year: 10-16-0 Conference: Independent Section: 5A Home arena: Parade Ice Gardens Head coach: Sarma Ozmen Years at school: 6 Record at school: 44-79-2 Top returning forwards: Senior Erica Lieske (15-9-24), eighth-grader Maddy Helmstetter (8-9--17), junior Anna Melnyk (2-4--6) Top returning defensemen: Senior Lizzie Mewes (3-5-8), junior Ava Miller (2-5--7), sophomore Julia Stevens (3-3--6) Top goaltender: Junior Ruby Sieger (2-3-0, 2.34, .888)

MINNEHAHA UNITED Last year: 16-10-1 Conference (record): Independent Metro (0-3-0) Section: 6AA Home arena: Minnehaha Ice Arena Head coach: Dan Berthiaume Years at school: 5 Career record: 41-62-2 Record at school: 41-62-2 Assistant coaches: Mike Turner, Kate Wahlin, Alyssa Franz Letterwinners returning/lost: 10/3 Top returning forwards: Junior Hannah Schommer (115--16), sophomore Emma Bettencourt (2-4--6) Top returning defensemen: Senior Jodie Clay (16-23-39), senior Maddie Duca (15-7--22), junior Lucy Lyngen

(6-5--11), senior Leah Lyngen (6-2--8) Top returning goaltender: Sophomore Rebecca Skweres (1-1-0, 1.65, .898) Top newcomers: Emma Barborak, Ava Wasserman

MINNESOTA RIVER BULLDOGS Last year: 11-14-1 Conference (record): Big South (8-6-0) Section: 2A Home arena: Le Sueur Community Center Head coach: Tom Blaido Years at school: 10 Career record: 39-67-3 Record at school: 39-67-3 Assistant coaches: Jeff Fowler, Kris Wilke, Victoria Sinell Top returning forwards: Senior Ashley Pudwill (8-8-16), junior Keely Olness (8-7--15), senior Hal Overgaard (6-7--13), sophomore Nicole McCabe (8-4--12), senior Kylie Dunning (4-8--12) Top returning defensemen: Senior Whitney Weick (45--9), senior Elle Seaver (0-5--5) Top returning goaltender: Junior Madison Kisor (0-10, 3.31, .917)

MINNETONKA SKIPPERS Last year: 13-11-3 Conference (record): Lake (2-6-0) Section: 2AA Home arena: Pagel Activity Center Head coach: Eric Johnson Years at school: 14 Career record: 243-98-25 Record at school: 243-98-25 Assistant coaches: Adam Kragthorpe, Christina LeeBalloy, Kim Abrahams, Beth Bresnahan, Marit Zelinsky Letterwinners returning/lost: 10/8 Top returning forwards: Junior Lacey Martin (5-12-17), senior Kate Hoelscher (8-2--10), senior Molly McHugh (4-4--8) Top returning defensemen: Senior Kailey Langefels (9-9--18), junior Maggie Nicholson (5-8--13), sophomore Rory Guilday (2-4--6) The coach says: “We have a large junior class with returning forwards Kylie Melz, Emily Bayless, Lisa Laroche, Anna Sorenson and Olivia Meredith. We add one sophomore forward, Kayley Crawford. We add one sophomore defenseman, Hanna Baskin. We add one junior goaltender, Aiden Edge and one sophomore goaltender, Brynn Dulac. Five returning players have made college commitments: Langefels - Holy Cross, McHugh Gustavus, Nicholson - Minnesota, Martin - Boston University, Guilday - Cornell.”

MOORHEAD SPUDS Last year: 10-16-1 Conference (record): Greater Minnesota (2-6-0) Section: 8AA Home arena: Moorhead Sports Center Head coach: Whitney Restemayer Years at school: 2 Career record: 10-16-1 Record at school: 10-16-1 Assistant coaches: Haley Olmstead, Jameson Prim

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BORN TO BE A HOCKEY PLAYER

by Bryan Zollman, Let’s Play Hockey Madeline Wethington was born to be a hockey player. Her mother was a Division I college hockey coach at St. Cloud State. Her aunts are Minnesota hockey legends. And now, the 18-year-old is embarking on her senior year at Blake High School where she has already been a part of three state championships. One of the front-runners for Ms. Hockey, Madeline’s journey on the ice started when she was a toddler, and yet is far from finished.

With aspirations that go beyond high school, her work ethic and skill will carry her to heights only a select few have obtained. Her ultimate goal? Well, you’ll just have to read our interview with one of this year’s top talents to find out.

At what point did you fall in love with the game? I don’t think there is a defining moment where I knew I loved the game. Ever since I can remember, I have loved the game and that is because I started being exposed to it from the time I was born. Even though I don’t really remember it, my mom was coaching college hockey at St. Cloud State at the time and I was always around the rink. My mom’s side of the family all played hockey so I didn’t really have a choice on whether or not I wanted to play. I grew up watching my aunts Winny Brodt Brown and Chelsey Brodt Rosenthal play college hockey at the University of Minnesota.

Going to watch the Gophers play every weekend made me want to be a Gopher someday.

When Winny and Chelsey graduated, I would go watch them and my mom play in the WHAM league. I would either sit on the bench while my grandpa coached them or run the score clock. I was really fortunate to be exposed to the girls’ game from a young age. I think it is so important for girls to have female athletes they can look up to and be inspired by. That is why it is so amazing that girls in Minnesota now have the opportunity to not only watch college players but professional players with the addition of the Minnesota Whitecaps this year. I think being around powerful and confident women really inspired me and made me want to follow in their footsteps.

Your mom was a college coach...how did that play a role in you getting started early and falling in love with the game? I was lucky to have my mom and my grandma on the ice with me at open skating all the time at the Roseville arena and Oval when I was little. They really helped to develop my skating from a very young age and they made it fun! My mom was a PE teacher before coaching college so she always had creative ideas for games on the ice. This is where I began my habit of saying, “When can I go skating, or shoot pucks, or stickhandle?” In the Brodt family, you put on skates as soon as you can walk. After my mom decided to step down from coaching college after my sister Audrey was born, she could give us her full attention. She always helped coach my mite teams which was really cool because she was always the only woman out there!

Looking back at it, it is so inspiring to see how PHOTO BY NICK WOSIKA

Wethington is considered one of the top players in the state heading into this season.

confident she was with all the male coaches on the ice and teaching all the girls and boys.

Because I have three younger sisters, she decided to stay at the mite level with all of them so that was the last official time she coached one of my teams. I can always count on her to give me advice if I ask for it and be my biggest supporter. My mom would never yell or say negative things about my play. She would let me figure it out on my own which helped me to take accountability and deal with my mistakes. She would always ask, “how do you think you played?” but that is about it when it comes to talking about hockey. She is first and foremost my mom. If you didn’t know her well you probably would never have guessed she was a Division I college coach who started the first women’s hockey program at St. Cloud State.

What sort of role models have your parents been for you? They encouraged us to try a lot of new things whether that was singing in our church choir for eight years, juggling club, recreational soccer, flag football, playing the flute, going to a French immersion elementary school, slalom water skiing, snowboarding, and playing golf. I think they taught me to value being well-rounded and busy. My parents have shown me the importance of education and that being smart is cool! I have been really fortunate that my parents have valued my education just as much as my hockey career. Even though my Dad did not grow up in a hockey family, I have always looked up to how hard he works on his career, his health, home maintenance, and family. My dad and I joke that we are “travel buddies” because he is always the one taking me to my away tournaments. My parents are by far my biggest supporters and friends. They have sacrificed so much for my sisters and me so that we had the opportunity to do the things we love.

When did you know you were really good? I have always just focused on myself and making sure I’m the best player I can be.

Throughout my high school career, I knew I had to keep my foot on the gas pedal when it came to my development. I know I have a ways to go to accomplish the goals I have for myself.

There are so many talented girls that I have played with and against in both Minnesota, nationally, and internationally! I can only control the controllables which are my effort, dedication, nutrition, strength, conditioning, attitude, and being the best teammate I can be.

What are your strengths as a player? I think my biggest strengths have always been my hockey IQ and competitiveness. I always am a student of the game and love to watch film on myself and others. As a defenseman, it is so important to make a good first pass out of the zone. I am a big believer in the idea that great defense leads to great offense. So as a result, developing the play starts in the defensive zone. I try to give my forwards the best opportunity to score by creating plays and buying them time with the puck. For me, getting an assist on a play I started feels just as good as scoring a goal.

What areas of your game do you feel you need to work on? I want to continue to develop my overall game. I try to train by the belief of getting 1% better every day. It can mean going to shoot pucks, lifting, or even being conscious about what I’m putting in my body. Every year my goal coming into the high school season is always to be stronger and faster than I was the previous year. Lately, I have been focusing on being comfortable walking the blueline and being a threat to shoot, pass, or even skate around the opposing forward. I think honing down on this skill can help to make me a more well-rounded player and add to my offensive skill set.

What do you do off the ice to prepare yourself for the season? My sister and I work out five days a week together in the summer with our trainer Jayme Pantekoek at Full Strength/Speed in Minnetonka.

Three of the

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Madeline Wethington is looking forward to her sixth season as a member of the Blake High School Hockey team/ The University of Minnesota commit has high hopes for this season and beyond. days we lift while the other two days we focus on speed interval training. I like how balanced the program is with the intention of gaining both strength and speed. To be a threat on the ice you have to have both strength and speed.

It is really fun to get to lift with my sister and a bunch of other college and professional hockey players. The environment is a lot of fun and really supportive. At the same time, I know it pushes us to develop ourselves both as players and people. In the summer, I shot with my cousin-in-law Ethan Prow. He has really helped to hone in on my techniques and has taught me some really great tips, especially for a defenseman. He’s also such a great guy and has an amazing shot.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I don’t know exactly but I am hoping to still be involved in hockey. My ultimate goal is to play on the Olympic team but I also want to become a doctor. So I am hopefully going to try and do both!

What do you do off the ice for fun? What are your hobbies? I have been on the varsity golf team since 7th grade and it is something that I love to do. It is a complete change of pace from hockey and helps to rest my body. I shoot left-handed and swing right-handed; this helps to even out my back! But most importantly, golf has taught me mental toughness.

Golf is so different from hockey in the sense that you have nobody that you can count on besides yourself. I have complete and utter respect for professional golfers because of that!

In the summer, I love to go to my cabin with my family. We spend a lot of time out on the lake slalom skiing, wakeboarding, paddle boarding, and tubing. It’s a great break from our busy training during the week. When I’m just trying to relax, I like to read books or listen to music.

Describe your experience playing for Team USA. Anytime I get the opportunity to play with Team USA is a complete honor. There is no better feeling than getting to have the USA crest on your jersey and represent the greatest country in the world. I have been so fortunate to play with and against so many talented players. Every time I come home from attending a camp or tournament I have learned so many new things. I try my best to soak up all the information and advice I receive. Having the opportunity to learn from so many great coaches and staff has not only helped my development as a player but as a person. The culture that the national team has instilled has impacted my views on what makes a good teammate.

Just having the saying “we are apart of something bigger than ourselves” really showcases the mentality of putting the team above any individual accolades or accomplishments.

Describe the feeling of being a state champion. It was a big dream of mine ever since I watched my cousin Hanna Brodt Prow win a state championship with Roseville in 2010. Getting to watch players like Olympian Lee Stecklein and my future college coach Bethany Brausen play made me want to win one someday. It was so incredible to win with some of my best friends in front of such a supportive community. Ultimately, I am so lucky that I have had the opportunity to continue the legacy that so many great Blake players started.

How has Coach Reid helped you in your development both as a player and as a person? I can’t give Coach Reid enough credit for my development as both a player and person.

These past six years have gone by so quickly and he has always been there pushing me to

FROM THE COACH “Madeline is a passionate hockey player and all-around awesome person.

She has been with the program since 7th grade and has been extremely impactful from the first day. Madeline has great talent, vision, tenacity, and really all of the traits a coach wants in a player. Her speed creates separation when she has the puck and allows her to track down or close the gap quicker than any player. She is also eager to learn and works to improve herself every day by lifting weights, shooting pucks, stickhandling, etc. She is one of the most dedicated hockey players I have ever coached. I fully anticipate her having a dynamic senior year at Blake then excelling at the U of M and having a legitimate shot at playing in the 2022 Olympics. Now that there is a viable professional hockey option for women, I would not be surprised if she builds a professional hockey career. No matter what her future holds though, her intelligence, incredible work ethic, and intentional focus to improve in every facet of her life will ensure that she is quite successful.”

- Shawn Reid, Blake head coach be better. We are so lucky to have Coach Reid at Blake. He is very committed to growing the girls’ game which you can see with him taking over as President of the Minnesota Girls High School Hockey Coaches Association. He constantly tries to see the bigger picture which is to make us better people. The values he has taught me like hard work and passion are something that I will take on with me as I move forward. He is a dean at our school and his door is always open. I know that when I am having a bad day or simply just want to talk hockey he is always there.

What advice would you give to young female hockey players? My advice would be to play for the love of the game. Remember, you are playing hockey for yourself and not to please your family, coaches, or even friends.

You will only get so far if you don’t truly love it or are doing it for other reasons. This can apply to any aspect of your life. Hockey should always be fun but it will also require a lot of hard work. If you want to get far, you have to be willing to sacrifice things. There will be times when you have to miss events like a football game or a concert. Hockey should not be a hassle or something you don’t want to go to.

I realized I loved hockey when I wanted to play it more and more. Eventually, I was fine with missing that football game or concert because I knew I was having fun playing hockey with my best friends. Yet, it is also so important to find balance. Too oftentimes kids are now specializing in a sport. I encourage you to play as many sports as you can or even be in a choir, debate team, or theater production. It’s a lot of fun and makes you a more well-rounded person.

What are your goals for this season?

Win an AA state title and be the best teammate I can be.

What are your future goals in the game?

Win an AA state championship, a national championship, and ultimately play in and win a gold medal in the Olympics.

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TOP 25 PLAYERS

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In celebration of the 25th year of the girls’ state high school hockey tournament, Let’s Play Hockey is celebrating the top players in girls’ high school hockey this season.

Come late February, one of these girls will be named Ms. Hockey, an accomplishment that only a select few can claim.

These girls are featured due to their dedication to not only the game of hockey, but to their team and their teammates. Hockey is a great sport, but more importantly it is a lifelong activity that builds self confidence and relationships. These girls might be the best of the best, and in featuring them we want to recognize their hard work and dedication to their craft.

In doing so, we also want to keep in mind all the girls who didn’t make the list, who work just as hard and are just as dedicated. Our honorable mention list is full of great players. And we know there are a lot of 15U, 12U and 10U players out there right now who will make this list some day.

To those girls we say...keep working hard, be a good teammate, and most importantly, have fun.

Haylee Blinkhorn

Team: Hill-Murray Position: Forward Year: Senior Hometown: Oakdale College Commit: Boston University 2017-18 Totals: 18-25--43, 30 gp

CC Bowlby

Addie Burton

Izzy Daniel

Team: Edina Position: Forward Year: Senior Hometown: Edina College Commit: Dartmouth 2017-18 Totals: 29-28--57, 30 gp

Team: Blake Position: Forward Year: Junior Hometown: Wayzata College Commit: Minnesota 2017-18 Totals: 13-15--28, 28 gp

Team: Blake Position: Forward Year: Senior Hometown: Minneapolis College Commit: Cornell 2017-18 Totals: 24-17--41, 28 gp

Lily Delianedis

Calla Frank

Peyton Hemp

Team: White Bear Lake Position: Goalie Year: Senior Hometown: White Bear Lake College Commit: Minnesota State 2017-18 Totals: 17-4-2, 1.41, .945

Team: Andover Position: Forward Year: Sophomore Hometown: Andover College Commit: Minnesota 2017-18 Totals: 23-30--53, 29 gp

Kelsey King

Kaitlyn Kotlowski

Annie Kuehl

Team: Elk River/Zimmerman Position: Forward Year: Senior Hometown: Elk River College Commit: Minnesota State 2017-18 Totals: 25-14--39, 27 gp

Team: Warroad Position: Defense Year: Senior Hometown: Warroad College Commit: Wisconsin 2017-18 Totals: 16-22--38, 30 gp

Team: Edina Position: Forward Year: Senior Hometown: Edina College Commit: Princeton 2017-18 Totals: 21-21--42, 31 gp

Team: Blake Position: Forward Year: Junior Hometown: Edina College Commit: Cornell 2017-18 Totals: 18-23--41, 28 gp

Kate Boland

Team: Northfield Position: Defense Year: Senior Hometown: Northfield College Commit: Bemidji State 2017-18 Totals: 14-19--33, 26 gp

Abigail DeLaRosa

Team: White Bear Lake Position: Defense Year: Senior Hometown: Hugo College Commit: Bemidji State 2017-18 Totals: 11-16--27, 29 gp

Tella Jungels

Team: Edina Position: Forward Year: Junior Hometown: Edina College Commit: Minnesota 2017-18 Totals: 5-16--21, 31 gp

Kailey Langefels

Team: Minnetonka Position: Defense Year: Senior Hometown: Eden Prairie College Commit: Holy Cross 2017-18 Totals: 9-9--18, 27 gp

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Mannon McMahon

Olivia Mobley

Maggie Nicholson

Ramsey Parent

Team: Maple Grove Position: Forward Year: Senior Hometown: Maple Grove College Commit: Minnesota Duluth 2017-18 Totals: 21-31--52, 27 gp

Team: Breck Position: Forward Year: Junior Hometown: St. Louis Park College Commit: Quinnipiac 2017-18 Totals: 32-17--49, 30 gp

Team: Minnetonka Position: Defense Year: Junior Hometown: Minnetonka College Commit: Minnesota 2017-18 Totals: 5-8--13, 20 gp

Team: Blaine Position: Forward Year: Senior Hometown: Blaine College Commit: Ohio State 2017-18 Totals: 21-31--52, 28 gp

Sadie Peart

Addi Scribner

Sydney Shearen

Anika Stoskopf

Team: Grand Rapids/Greenway Position: Forward Year: Senior Hometown: Grand Rapids College Commit: Quinnipiac 2017-18 Totals: 24-27--51, 27 gp

Team: East Ridge Position: Defense Year: Senior Hometown: Woodbury College Commit: Ohio State 2017-18 Totals: 5-13--18, 22 gp

Team: White Bear Lake Position: Forward Year: Senior Hometown: White Bear Lake College Commit: Minnesota 2017-18 Totals: 21-28--49, 23 gp

Team: Roseau Position: Forward Year: Junior Hometown: Roseau College Commit: Bemidji State 2017-18 Totals: 10-25--35, 28 gp

Audrey Wethington

Madeline Wethington

Emily Wisnewski

Team: Blake Position: Forward Year: Junior Hometown: Edina College Commit: Minnesota 2017-18 Totals: 12-18--30, 28 gp

Team: Blake Position: Defense Year: Senior Hometown: Edina College Commit: Minnesota 2017-18 Totals: 11-20--31, 22 gp

Team: Wayzata Position: Defense Year: Senior Hometown: Plymouth College Commit: Clarkson 2017-18 Totals: 5-4--9, 28 gp

The Top 25 Players in Minnesota Girls’ High School Hockey were selected by a committee of girls’ high school head coaches and Let’s Play Hockey staff.

HONORABLE MENTION PLAYER Paige Anderson Gretchen Branton Bailey Burton Hannah Chorske Claire Enright Allie Franco Brenna Fuhrman Lyndsey Howard Madison Kaiser Katie Kaufman Emily King Gabby Krause Grace Kuipers Quinn Kuntz Sydney Langseth Lacey Martin Maddie Mashuga Lucy Morgan Jamie Nelson Alexa Ocel Joslynn Olson Sophie Robinson Madelyn Skelton Nina Steigauf Lauren Stenslie Tristana Tatur Skylar Vetter Grace Vojta

TEAM Andover Wayzata Bloomington Jefferson Edina Farmington Hill-Murray Farmington Burnsville Andover Hill-Murray Cretin-Derham Hall Andover Eden Prairie Warroad Eden Prairie Minnetonka Anoka Maple Grove Andover Wayzata Hill-Murray Brainerd/Little Falls Cambridge-Isanti Hill-Murray Maple Grove Maple Grove Lakeville North Blake

POSITION Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Defense Defense Forward Forward Forward Forward Forward Goalie Forward Forward Forward Goalie Forward Forward Defense Defense Forward Forward Forward Forward Goalie Defense

YEAR Senior Sophomore Senior Sophomore Freshman Freshman Sophomore Senior Freshman Senior Senior Sophomore Sophomore Senior Junior Junior Junior Senior Junior Senior Senior Junior Junior Junior Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Senior

HOMETOWN Andover Wayzata Bloomington Edina Farmington Mahtomedi Farmington Burnsville Ham Lake Stillwater St. Paul Andover Eden Prairie Warroad Eden Prairie Minnetonka Anoka Maple Grove Andover Wayzata Isanti Brainerd Isanti Oakdale Maple Grove Maple Grove Lakeville Edina

COLLEGE COMMITMENT Bemidji State Clarkson Providence Minnesota Minnesota Minnesota Duluth Minnesota State Minnesota Merrimack RPI Minnesota Duluth Princeton Ohio State Minnesota State Boston University Minnesota State Minnesota State Sacred Heart RIT Dartmouth Vermont Quinnipiac Quinnipiac Minnesota Yale

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Top returning forwards: Sophomore Brianna Krejci (12-6--18), senior Makayla Keller (10-3--13), sophomore Ava Kistner (3-7--10) Top returning defensemen: Senior Emma Cullen, senior Jordan Egerdahl Top goaltenders: Senior Emma Kolo (9-7-0, 2.92, .880), senior Paige Schmidt (1-6-1, 3.37, .891)

MOOSE LAKE AREA REBELS Last year: 9-16-1 Conference: Independent Section: 7A

Let’s Play Hockey Home arena: Riverside Arena Head coach: Chris Gamst Years at school: First Career Record: 135-138-16 Top returning forwards: Junior Jamie Benzie (15-11-26), freshman Gabby Gamst (3-4--7), junior Savannah Gamst (3-2--5) Top returning defensemen: Senior Abby Painovich (610--16), junior Michaela Belanger (0-3--3) Top returning goaltender: Junior Jo Ruby Wekseth (12-0, 1.55, .922)

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MORRIS/BENSON AREA STORM Last year: 1-17-0 Conference: Independent Section: 6A Head coach: Abby Daly Assistant coach: Mitch Bruns Top returning forwards: Senior Hallie Watzke (4-4--8), freshman Taryn Picht (7-1--8), eighth-grader Kortney Sanasack (2-2--4)

MOUND WESTONKA/ WATERTOWN-MAYER/ SOUTHWEST CHRISTIAN WHITE HAWKS Last year: 9-15-2 Conference (record): Wright County (2-8-2) Section: 2A Home arena: Thaler Arena Co-head coaches: Bob Kuehl & Claire Goldsmith Years at school: 2 Assistant coaches: Jim Kurtz, Kayla Ellis, Joe Graphenteen, Kitty Hurley Letterwinners returning/lost: 13/3 Top returning forwards: Senior Emily Schepers (14-10-24), senior Lauren Burris (8-14--22), senior Sydney Hules (9-7--16), freshman Kailey Niccum (10-4--14), sophomore Grace Peterson (3-9--12) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Brooke Pioski (3-9--12), freshman Montana Courneya (2-4--6), sophomore Taylor Leonard (1-3--4) Top returning goaltender: Senior Taylor Smith (9-15-2, 2.29) Top newcomers: Forward Sydney Leonard, forward Gretta Pioske, defenseman Emily Wendorf The coach says: “The MWHS/W-M/SW Christian White Hawks look to be much improved this season. Many of our players a year ago were in their first year of high school hockey. In addition, we’ve added three of the top eighthgrade players in the state from the U12 A ranks. All three are expected to make an impact. We will be able to skate three solid lines that should be able to score, which was our biggest weakness a year ago. Our team speed is very good and we should be able to forecheck and put a lot of pressure on teams. Defensively, we’re young but solid. Sophomores Brooke Pioske and Taylor Leonard are shut-down defensemen who can also help move the puck up ice. We expect more scoring from our D than last season. Senior goalie Taylor Smith is poised for a great senior season after starting for the first time last season.

We should be strong in our own end of the ice. While still young (only six upperclassmen) on the Varsity, we feel we’re building a strong team. Thirteen of these players were either in the Premier Prep League or Elite Leagues this fall preparing for the season. If we can put the puck in the net on a consistent basis and stay healthy, it will be a very successful season with a real chance to make a run at Section time.”

MOUNDS VIEW MUSTANGS Last year: 17-9-1 Conference (record): Suburban East (10-4-1) Section: 4AA Home arena: Schwan Super Rink Head coach: Paige Jahnke Years at school: 2 Career record: 17-9-1 Record at school: 17-9-1 Top returning forwards: Senior Lisa Nadeau (8-11-19), sophomore Audrey Jackson (9-7--16), senior Hana Collins (4-10--14), junior Maiah Robert (1-7--8) Top returning defensemen: Senior Rae Robert (2-3--5), junior Hana Collins (2-3--5), junior Sophi Coltvet (1-4--5), senior Jessica Kennedy (0-4--4) Top returning goaltender: Senior Teagen Johnson (147-1, 1.66, .932)

NEW PRAGUE TROJANS Last year: 14-11-1 Conference (record): Wright County (8-3-1) Section: 2AA Home arena: New Prague Area Community Center Head coach: Taylor Ries

Years at school: 2 Career record: 14-11-1 Record at school: 14-11-1 Assistant coaches: Kevin Cassidy, Rachael Kelly Letterwinners returning/lost: 14/3 Top returning forwards: Senior Lindsey Bjerke (22-17-39), senior Lexi Kocina (6-8--14), junior Abby Pirkl (5-8-13) Top returning defensemen: Senior Kaitlyn Blair (1216--28), senior Emily Sabol (4-5--9) Top returning goaltender: Freshman Mariah Marek (10-6-1, 2.78, .906) Top newcomers: Hanah Robasse, Cece Madsen, Ellie Skaja The coach says: “The Trojans will be a defensive-minded team with strong goaltending. They will be looking for players to step up offensively and replace the point production they lost from graduating forward Catie Skaja who is currently playing for the Gophers.”

NEW ULM EAGLES Last year: 23-6-1 Conference (record): Big South (14-0-0) Section: 2A Home arena: New Ulm Civic Center Head coach: Kristin Faber Years at school: 6 Career record: 97-34-7 Record at school: 97-34-7 Assistant coach: Jeremy Reed Letterwinners returning/lost: 12/4 Top returning forwards: Senior Ashtyn Wiltscheck (2126--47), junior Molly Scheid (11-9--20), senior Jackie Cowing (4-10--14), senior Elle Cooper (6-5--11) Top returning defensemen: Senior Madeline Gag (712--19), junior Ally Steffensmeier (5-12--17), junior Alexa Steffl (1-10--11) Top returning goaltender: Senior Cassie Reed (20-51, 1.61, .900) The coach says: “New Ulm returns a large group of upperclassmen who will provide leadership and experience throughout the season. We graduated a lot of scoring last year and will be looking for some players to step up and put the puck in the net. Defensively, we have a group of strong, physical players who are able to see the ice and provide a calm presence on the ice.”

NORTH/TARTAN TITANS Last year: 4-18-4 Conference record): Metro East (2-6-1) Section: 4AA Home arena: Polar Arena/Tartan Arena Head coach: Nick Fuerst Career record: 61-62-6 Record at school: 61-62-6 Assistant coaches: Ellie Tabaka, Jaimee Nowicki, Lucas Fuerst, Mike Hall, Sarah Ahlquist Top returning forwards: Junior Lauren Henriksen (6111--12), junior Hailey Sutton (4-2--6), senior Kylie Thompson (0-4--4) Top returning defenseman: Junior Jayden Thieschafer (1-1--2)

NORTH SHORE STORM Last year: 7-19-0 Conference: Independent Section: 7A Home arena: Rukavina Arena/Lake County Arena Head coach: Neva Maxwell Years at school: 2 Career record: 7-19-0 Record at school: 7-19-0 Assistant coaches: Zach Vieau, Steve Graden Letterwinners returning/lost: 13/7 Top returning forwards: Senior Jessie Ketola (19-8-27), senior Callie Klemmer (9-11--20), senior Gracie Komarek (7-6--13), junior Megan Maxey (3-4--7) Top returning defensemen: Freshman Livia Hoff (1-4-5), sophomore Maia Conlan Top returning goaltenders: Junior Maureen Dwyer (617-0, 3.80, .879), senior Lilka Mojkowski

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Juniors Caitlyn Gutzman (22) and Hayden Boelter (9) are two of Northern Lakes’ top returning forwards.

NORTH WRIGHT COUNTY RIVERHAWKS

Last year: 18-7-1 Conference (record): Mississippi 8 (11-1-0) Section: 8AA Home arena: Moose-Sherritt Arena/St. Michael-Albertville Arena Head coach: Cailyn McCauley Years at school: 3 Career record: 28-20-3 Record at school: 28-20-3 Assistant coaches: Kevin Finnerty, Tim Hanson, Brandon Mitchell, Amanda Koep, Kaleigh Hamann Letterwinners returning/lost: 15/5 Top returning forwards: Junior MacKenzie Bougerie (26-25--51), junior Sydney Lemke (12-17--29), freshman Chloe Finnery (11-16--27) Top returning defensemen: Junior Brinna Martin (3-19-22), senior Payton Allen (9-9--18), senior Lauren Rokala (4-5--9) Top returning goaltender: Junior Anna LaRose (.937) The coach says: “The NWC Riverhawks have a good core of returners this coming year! We are really looking forward to what a veteran team has to bring this year!”

NORTHERN LAKES LIGHTNING Last year: 9-16-0 Conference (record): Mid-State (5-1-0) Section: 6A Home arena: Breezy Point Arena Head coach: Breanna Sheley Years at school: 2 Career record: 9-16-0 Record at school: 9-16-0 Assistant coaches: Doug Bowdish, Jeff Balmer, Greg Yee, Vic Peterson Top returning forwards: Junior Caitlyn Gutzman (1811--29), junior Hayden Boelter (3-10--13), junior Ellie Saxerud (4-7--11) Top returning defensemen: Junior Alyssa Kosloski (10-11--21), sophomore Savannah Abear (4-10--14) Top returning goaltender: Junior Maddie Wahoske (9-16-0, 4.30, .811)

NORTHFIELD RAIDERS Last year: 15-9-2 Conference (record): Big 9 (10-2-0) Section: 1AA Home arena: Northfield Ice Arena

Head coach: Brent Bielenberg Years at school: 19 Assistant coaches: Jeff LaPanta, Nick Monson, Brittney Laue, Paige Haley Letterwinners returning/lost: 12/3 Top returning forwards: Sophomore Jessica Boland (17-12--29), senior Lizzy Morsching (10-13--23), sophomore Mya Wesling (8-11--19) Top returning defensemen: Senior Kate Boland (1419--33), freshman Cambria Monson (6-11--17), senior Siri Lindell (2-5--7) Top returning goaltender: Senior Rachel Bielenberg (5-2-0, 2.29, .872) Top newcomers: Payton Fox, JoJo Taylor The coach says: “We have a strong senior class with great leadership and a lot of our younger players got varsity experience last year. We return all five of our varsity defensemen from last year (including Bemidji State commit, Kate Boland) and seven of our top eight scorers from last year (including Mankato State commit, Jessica Boland). In the nets, Rachel Bielenberg will carry the load as the number one goalie after playing in 15 games over the past two seasons as a backup. Although our focus will remain tough team defense, I believe we will have a dynamic offense this season and a number of kids having career years. Team play and depth will be keys to success this year.”

ORONO SPARTANS Last year: 9-15-2 Conference (record): Wright County (4-6-2) Section: 5A Home arena: Orono Ice Arena Head coach: Sean Fish Years at school: First Assistant coaches: Prentice Keller, Taylor Neisen Letterwinners lost: 4 Top returning forwards: Freshman Iyla Ryskamp (59--14), sophomore Gabby Norris (3-3--6), senior Sarah Gustafson (3-3--6), junior Claire Suchy (4-2--6) Top returning defensemen: Junior Sydney DeCubellis (3-12--15), junior Molly Martini (5-7--12) Top returning goaltender: Junior Anna Lisle (5-8-2, 2.55, .920) Top newcomer: Mae Grandy The coach says: “Strengths, goaltending, D-core and a balanced scoring attack. Three seniors, the rest are underclassmen.”

OSSEO-PARK CENTER STARS Last year: 6-19-1 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (3-12-1)

Owatonna defenseman Chloe Schmidt and goalie Asia Buryska return from last season’s 16-9-0 team.

Section: 6AA Home arena: Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center, Dick Vraa Ice Arena Head coach: Jeremy Lewis Years at school: 2 Career record: 6-19-1 Record at school: 6-19-1 Assistant coaches: Michael Ach, Chuck Sawicky Top returning forwards: Senior Laura Denchfield (1911--30), sophomore Charley Sawicky (7-8--15), sophomore Elli Horvath (5-7--12), junior Gabrielle Bodin (3-8--11) Top returning defenseman: Sophomore Beth Denchfield (0-4--4) Top returning goaltender: Senior Sophie Almquist (619-1, 3.86, .889)

OWATONNA HUSKIES Last year: 16-9-0 Conference (record): Big 9 (11-5-0) Section: 1AA Home arena: Owatonna Four Seasons Center Head coach: Sarah Murray Years at school: First Top returning forwards: Senior Maylynn Prokopec (13-12--25), sophomore Sydney Hunst (11-6--17), freshman Olivia Herzog (7-3--10), sophomore Anna Herzog (8-2--10) Top returning defensemen: Junior Chloe Schmidt (1119--30), sophomore Grace Wolfe (3-11--14), senior Kiley Friedrichs (5-7--12) Top returning goaltender: Junior Asia Buryska (2-00, 0.38, .976)

PARK-COTTAGE GROVE WOLFPACK Last year: 13-12-1 Conference (record): Suburban East (8-71) Section: 3AA Home arena: Cottage Grove Ice Arena Head coach: Steve Morse Years at school: 9 Career record: 73-121-15 Record at school: 73-121-15 Assistant coaches: Anna Keys, Bruce Hill, Paul McMorrow Top returning forwards: Junior Adie Stienke (10-21-31), junior Mackenzie Husaby (10-6--16), junior Alli Lentz (8-7--15), junior Emma Henderson (7-6--13) Top returning defensemen: Senior Megan Morris (2-8-10), sophomore Carissa Oberding (2-2--4) Top returning goaltender: Junior Jocelyn Veary (1312-1, 3.19, .881)

PARK RAPIDS AREA PANTHERS

Last year: 4-22-0 Conference (record): Mid-State (0-6-0) Section: 8A Home arena: Ted O. Johnson Arena Head coach: Erik Myhre Years at school: 2 Career record: 4-22-0 Record at school: 4-22-0 Assistant coaches: Brad Smith, Mike Rice Top returning forwards: Senior Alexa Kennedy (8-4-12), sophomore Elise Rice (1-3--4), freshman Abigale Strandlie (0-4--4) Top returning defensemen: Freshman Katie Sagen (12--3), senior Kinley Nordin (0-2--2) Top returning goaltender: Senior Kylee Pachel

PRAIRIE CENTRE BLUE DEVILS Last year: 12-14-0 Conference (record): Mid-State (4-2-0) Section: 6A Home arena: Long Prairie, Wadena, Sauk Centre Head coach: Jason Brown Years at school: First Top returning forwards: Junior Shelby Otte (11-16-27), senior Ally Ecker (10-14--24), sophomore Kayla Sayovitz (8-7--15), senior Josie Formanek (4-6--10) Top returning defensemen: Senior Kylee Hopp (2010--30), senior Reece Ritter (7-8--15) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Mackenzie Och (6-9-0, 3.61, .871), senior Isabelle Hovel (6-5-0, 3.35, .880)

PRINCETON/BIG LAKE/ BECKER TIGERS Last year: 13-11-2 Conference (record): Mississippi 8 (5-7-0) Section: 7AA Head coach: Paul McElhone Assistant coaches: Carlee Stenslie, Chris Papesh, Ryan McElhone, John Stenslie, Joel Scattarelli Top returning forwards: Senior Maddy Peterson (3120--51), sophomore Emily Moore (4-13--17), junior Keallie Abrahamson (4-4--8)

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Proctor/Hermantown brings back 13 letterwinners from last season’s state tournament team.

Top returning defensemen: Senior Dani Slominski (617--23), sophomore Sydney Eckert (1-6--7) Top returning goaltender: Senior Emily Pangerl

PRIOR LAKE LAKERS Last year: 12-14-1 Conference (record): South Suburban (6-11-0) Section: 2AA Home arena: Dakotah! Ice Center Head coach: Kiersten Nelson Years at school: 2 Career record: 12-14-1 Record at school: 12-14-1 Assistant coaches: Taylor Barsness, Joe Kanz, Joey Larsen, Joel Pykkonen Letterwinners returning/lost: 12/7 Top returning forwards: Senior Charlotte Huntington (5-21--26), junior Paige Pavlish (7-11--18), senior Taylor Thomas (3-5--8) Top returning defensemen: Senior Heather Olinger (512--17), sophomore Mackenzie Salentre (1-6--7), junior Kya Ochsendorf (0-2--2) Top returning goaltender: Junior Brianna Elbon (4-11, 4.05, .853) Top newcomers: Payton Bloedow, Lindsey Grove, Josie Reed The coach says: “Prior Lake will have a new look this year with some strong returning players and some new faces. The team will look different on the ice this year with the owning of new systems and style of play. Prior Lake is excited to start the season and make a new name for themselves.”

PROCTOR/HERMANTOWN MIRAGE Last year: 17-14-0 Conference (record): Lake Superior (5-1-0) Section: 7A Home arena: Proctor Arena, Hermantown Arena Head coach: Glen Gilderman Years at school: 21 Career record: 302-211-19 Record at school: 302-211-19 Assistant coaches: Jeff Gunderson, Jeff Laspi, Diana Wokson, Tom Cook, Sarah Petite Letterwinners returning/lost: 13/8 Top returning forwards: Senior Dehli Heikes (14-14-28), senior Kaitlyn Fawcett (5-12--17), junior Megan Madill (8-2--10), senior Brianhna Bryant (7-2--9) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Ella Anick (106--16), junior Braelyn Sathers (1-1--2) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Ryan Gray (2.05, .905), senior Sam Lewis (2.56, .867) The coach says: “With 13 returning letterwinners who have been to the State Tourney a couple of times, we’ll have a good mix of veterans and new players from last year’s second place in the state 15U A team. We have strong goaltending returning and a solid D core. Scoring needs to increase this season.”

RED WING WINGERS Last year: 24-6-0 Conference (record): Big 9 (12-1-0) Section: 1A Home arena: Prairie Island Arena

Head coach: Nicole Olson Years at school: First Assistant coach: Bob Kibes Top returning forward: Senior Delaynee Fox (1-6--7) Top returning defensemen: Senior Emily Hart (12-29-41), sophomore Eliza DiNatale (5-6--11), junior Meg Grove (0-6--6) Top returning goaltender: Senior Tyler McGrath (246-0, 1.64, .931)

RIVER LAKES STARS Last year: 8-16-1 Conference (record): Central Lakes (2-10-1) Section: 8AA Home arena: Koronis Civic Arena, River Lakes Civic Arena Head coach: Rand Roeske Years at school: First Assistant coaches: Mark Johnson, Alexis Klatt Top returning forwards: Sophomore Brooke Lemke (9-11--20), freshman Kianna Roeske (5-9--14), sophomore Hannah Zimmer (5-5--10), sophomore Bree Griffin (5-3-8), junior Ivy Bolle (3-3--6), senior Shelby Gately Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Olivia Haines (2-6--8), sophomore Brianna Deming (4-3--7), junior Tyra Johnson (1-2--3), sophomore Paige Blattner Top returning goaltenders: Senior Nicole Wander (713-0, 2.90, .896), sophomore Hailey Kreamer Top newcomers: Abby Bullard, McKynzie Cremers, Jordyn Bebus, Eva Schueler The coach says: “We are a young team with experience. We hope to build off of a section final run from last season. Our girls are able to skate with all the teams we play. If we are able to score more this year, we will be successful.”

ROBBINSDALE ARMSTRONG/COOPER WINGS Last year: 4-22-1 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (1-15-0) Section: 6AA Home arena: New Hope Ice Arena Head coach: Elsa Bruestle Years at school: 3 Career record: 7-42-4 Record at school: 7-42-4 Assistant coaches: Barrett Boe, Andy Johnson, Caitlin Bishop Top returning forwards: Senior Leah O’Brien (3-6--9), junior Isabelle Kriesel (4-3--7), sophomore Olivia Adams (1-4--5) Top returning defensemen: Senior Caitlin Quinn (5-5-10), senior Sara Robideaux (3-3--6) Top returning goaltenders: Junior Kaylle Launderville, senior Nikki Harnett

ROCHESTER CENTURY PANTHERS Last year: 4-22-0 Conference (record): Big 9 (1-16-0) Section: 1AA Home arena: Rochester Recreation Center Head coach: Tom Aney Years at school: 4

Red Wing senior goalie Tyler McGrath posted a 24-6-0 record with a .931 save percentage last season.

Career record: 18-60-0 Record at school: 18-60-0 Assistant coaches: Luke Hughes, Tim Fink Top returning forwards: Senior Victoria Johnson (1524--39), junior Elizabeth Oyen (11-9--20), senior Kylie Lund (2-6--8) Top returning defensemen: Senior Ella Lentz (11-7-18), junior Megan Andrist (3-2--5), sophomore Katherine Thorvilson (2-2--4), senior Jenna Miller (1-2--3) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Macy Lund, junior Samantha Quarve

ROCHESTER JOHN MARSHALL ROCKETS Last year: 7-19-0 Conference (record): Big 9 (4-13-0) Section: 1AA Home arena: Graham Arena Head coach: Josh Chapman Years at school: 2 Career record: 7-19-0 Record at school: 7-19-0 Assistant coaches: Mia Bruesewitz, Jake Potaracke, Kaycee Neumann Letterwinners returning/lost: 10/3 Top returning forwards: Senior Ally Halverson (17-11-28), junior Ashley Koehler (14-4--18), sophomore Greta Freed (8-10--18) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Josie Nichols (3-7--10), senior Lauren Hugeback (3-5--8) Top returning goaltender: Junior Anysia Heimer (5-130, 5.46, .844) Top newcomer: Mara Dealing The coach says: “I feel we will fare well in the Big 9 this year.Our top line is going to be pretty solid with Ally Halverson, Ashley Koehler and Greta Freed all returning. Our back end will be better this year with more experienced players. Their time in high school last year was good for them and will do well this year. We are relying a lot on our junior goalie Anysia Heimer.She has a lot of playing time behind her. If she is solid in net this year, the team will do well.”

ROCHESTER LOURDES EAGLES Last year: 15-13-0 Conference (record): Independent Section: 1A Home arena: Graham Arena Head coach: Jeff True Years at school: 2 Career record: 15-13-0 Record at school: 15-13-0 Assistant coaches: Laura Vannelli, Chris Ratzloff, Matt Hanzel, Jim Renn Letterwinners returning/lost: 20/2 Top returning forwards: Senior Clara Billings, junior Emma Schmitz, junior Sarah Davis, sophomore Abby Wick Top returning defensemen: Senior ali Ratzloff, senior Paige McPeak, junior Allison Smith, sophomore Maggie Hanzel Top returning goaltender: Junior Corrin Hanson

ROCHESTER MAYO SPARTANS

Last year: 20-6-0 Conference (record): Big 9 (14-4-0) Section: 1AA Home arena: Graham Ice Arena Head coach: Mike McCormack Years at school: 5 Career record: 52-49-1 Record at school: 52-49-1 Assistant coaches: Keegan Hakala, Brad Berge, Jesse Neumann, Nicole Rawlings Top returning forward: Sophomore Devynn Priest (1515--30) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Luella Bianco (1-9--10), senior Alexa Hruska (1-7--8), sophomore Maggie Augeson (1-7--8) Top returning goaltender: Sophomore Skylee Hughes (11-2-0, 2.15, .894)

ROGERS ROYALS Last year: 15-9-3 Conference (record): Mississippi 8 (9-3-0) Section: 5AA Home arena: Rogers Activity Center Head coach: Joel Wesloh Years at school: 5 Career record: 54-40-12 Record at school: 54-40-12 Assistant coaches: Charlie Levis, Laurel Gabrielson, Ross Orrock, Ross Reemts Letterwinners returning/lost: 14/6 Top returning forwards: Senior Sami Scherling (12-25-37), senior Marie Reimer (8-15--23), junior Allison Hatcher (4-9--13) Top returning defensemen: Junior Abby Johnson (3-8-11), junior Sara Parent (1-7--8), freshman Josie Bolster (1-1--2) Top returning goaltender: Junior Hailey Hartlage (159-3, 2.26, .881) Top newcomers: Avery Farrell, Anna Scherling, Paige Vreeman, Ava Boxwell The coach says: “We need to have a number of players step up with the graduation of the program’s all-time leading scorer in Paetyn Levis (Ohio State) and two-time conference defenseman of the year in Courtney Johnston (Bethel). We do have a strong group of newcomers that will compete for varsity time and should be one of the deepest Royal teams ever. Returning goalie Haley Hartlage will be in her third season as the starter.”

ROSEAU RAMS Last year: 22-6-0 Conference (record): Greater Minnesota (8-2-0) Section: 8AA Home arena: Rams Sports Center Head coach: Steve Huglen Years at school: 7 Career record: 112-54-5 Record at school: 112-54-5 Assistant coaches: Amande Giles, Paul Grafstrom Letterwinners returning/lost: 13/8 Top returning forwards: Junior Kayla Santl (29-20-49), junior Anika Stoskopf (10-25--35), senior Reese Strand (11-12--23), senior Ella Helgeson (8-10--18), senior Madicyn Holmgren (1-4--5), junior Brooke Zagone (2-1--

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ROSEMOUNT IRISH Last year: 6-18-2 Conference (record): South Suburban (0-9-0) Section: 3AA Home arena: Rosemount Community Center Head coach: Andrew Conboy Years at school: 4 Career record: 15-61-2 Record at school: 15-61-2 Assistant coaches: Chris Raebel, Alicia Blaz, Dr. Timothy Conboy Top returning forwards: Freshman Whitney Tuttle (1213--25), junior Ashley Tuttle (8-8--16), senior Emma Ginter (8-8--16), sophomore Ava Nygaard (9-4--13), sophomore Kiersten Browning (5-6--11) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Savannah Hutchins (0-7--7), sophomore Lucy Jagoe (1-3--4), senior Skylar Smith (2-2--4), freshman Ava Webster (0-4--4), sophomore Kaleigh Swoope (2-2--4) Top returning goaltenders: Sophomore Bridget Heffron (4.52, .869), senior Brynn Kimel (2-6-1, 3.53, .886)

ROSEVILLE AREA RAIDERS Last year: 5-21-1 Conference (record): Suburban East (2-14-0) Section: 4AA Home arena: Roseville Arena Head coach: Craig Rosenthal Years at school: 10 Assistant coaches: Nick Follmer, Tom Paitich, Molly Eagles, Ryan Paitich Letterwinners returning/lost: 12/5 Top returning forwards: Junior Ali Granovsky, freshman Kate Haug, senior Riley Tuft Top returning defensemen: Senior Chloe Sundeen, junior Ellie King, sophomore Lauren Distad Top returning goaltender: Senior Maddison Lehto Top newcomers: Forward Zoe Zarembinski, goalie Jori Jones The coach says: “We have one of the best goalies in the state. She will make us competitive. With several players returning, we hope to be stronger on both offense and defense. Incoming players will provide healthy competition in the program. We will need players to step up and put the puck in the net. The coaching staff is excited to work with a great group of girls.”

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core with all four having at least one full season of varsity experience. Solid forward group with quality depth down the middle of the ice. Will have to fill the void that Cornell commit Kaity McKenzie left in net after graduation last season.”

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3), sophomore Kate Helgeson (1-1--2) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Sophie Helgeson (1-7--8), senior Ellie Hedlund (1-6--7), sophomore Mariah Huglen (1-1--2), sophomore Jordyn Bergstrom (0-2--2) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Kiana Flaig (21-50, 1.08, .937), Josee Johnson (1-1-0, 2.00, .889) Top newcomers: Jasmine, Verbout, Savannah Byfuglien, Olivia Urness, Amy Wensloff, Veronica Jacques, Ginevra Johnson, Memphis Mertens, Celine Stroot, Justine Vonasek The coach says: “Senior goalie Kiana Flaig, All-Section 8AA, returns after winning 21 games in goal last season.

She was also second in the state with a 1.03 GAA, tied for second in the state with 10 shutouts, and tied for eighth in the state with a save % of .939. Also returning is AllSection 8AA forward Kayla Santl who led the team with 49 points last year and linemate Anika Stoskopf with 35 points. The Rams expect a solid group of experienced forwards and defensemen returning in front of Kiana Flaig.

Along with Flaig, the Rams have good leadership returning with seniors Ellie Hedlund, Reese Strand, Madicyn Holmgren, Ella Helgeson, and Paetyn Spilde leading the way.”

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St. Francis/North Branch senior defenseman Sydney Green posted totals of 3-6--9 last season.

SARTELL/SAUK RAPIDS STORM‘N SABRES

SIMLEY SPARTANS

Last year: 10-12-4 Conference (record): Central Lakes (5-5-2) Section: 8AA Home arena: Bernick’s Arena Head coach: Marty Anderson Years at school: 10 Career record: 149-74-19 Record at school: 149-74-19 Assistant coaches: Alex Kampa, Jon Erickson, Stephanie Drown, Scott Anderson Top returning forwards: Junior Anna Orth (9-12--21), sophomore Lauren Wensel (1-10--11), junior Mallory Heder (5-4--9) Top returning defensemen: Senior Grace McCabe (811--19), senior Carlie Hansen (1-4--5), sophomore Morgan Cromwell (0-4--4) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Maddie De Marais (6-5-1, 3.04, .896), junior Chloe Stockinger (4-7-3, 1.89, .940)

Last year: 7-15-2 Conference (record): Metro East (3-6-2) Section: 4A Home arena: Veterans Memorial Community Center Head coach: Tom Patnode Years at school: 5 Career record: 45-83-4 Record at school: 45-83-4 Assistant coaches: Kari Lundberg, Bob Sherry, Nicole Karg, Jeff Hauck Letterwinners returning/lost: 11/2 Top returning forwards: Senior Molly Illetschko (2321--44), junior Avery Schwark (13-14--27), sophomore Kate Carlson (12-12--24) Top returning defensemen: Junior Kendall Johnson (512--17), junior Jordan Juers (4-5--9), senior Meg O’Connor (1-7--8) Top returning goaltender: Junior Hailey Reis (.886) The coach says: “This team has a good number of returning players at 11. We will have more depth in the program than we have seen in over seven years. We expect to have the ability to play three lines as a regular rotation this season, something we have not been able to do in the past. That coupled with having three veteran players on defense that have played at the high school level more years should be the backbone of our team. This might be the fastest team we have had top to bottom as well and we will compete.”

SHAKOPEE SABERS Last year: 14-11-3 Conference (record): South Suburban (8-7-2) Section: 2AA Home arena: Shakopee Ice Arena Head coach: Erin Hunt Years at school: 4 Career record: 97-33-17 Record at school: 42-28-11 Assistant coaches: Lauren Hespenheide, Josh Fish, Colleen Krmpotich Letterwinners returning/lost: 12/9 Top returning forwards: Senior Emily Roder (6-8--14), junior Paige McNeil (6-4--10) Top returning defensemen: Junior Holly Eckers (2-7-9), sophomore Makenzie Bachelor (2-2--4), junior Paige Peterson Top returning goaltenders: Junior Brianna Eastman, junior Sidney Hearn The coach says: “Strengths: Strong returning defensive core along with some great talent up front, great group of leaders, very hardworking and positive attitudes that will help make this year successful. Weaknesses: Young team, looking to get all forwards to contribute to goal scoring.”

SOUTH ST. PAUL PACKERS Last year: 20-6-2 Conference (record): Metro East (6-2-1) Section: 4A Home arena: Doug Woog Arena Head coach: Dave Palmquist Years at school: 25 Career record: 566-252-28 Record at school: 498-158-26 Assistant coaches: Josh Palmquist, Corey McGinn, Mike Moline Letterwinners returning/lost: 13/6 Top returning forwards: Sophomore Ella Reynolds (12-22--34), senior Savannah Lenarz (8-19--27), junior Gabby Madigan (3-7--10), senior Clair Lehmann (3-5--8) Top returning defensemen: Sophomore Makenna Deering (6-20--26), junior Brynn Sexauer (3-13--16), freshman Lilie Ramirez (2-4--6) Top returning goaltender: Junior Ashlie Buchan) Top newcomers: Paige Erickson, Gabby Ogren, Ashley Jerikovsky, Delaney Norman The coach says: “We have a fast, physical group that is hungry to have success this season. Great defensive

Last year: 11-15-0 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (9-7-0) Section: 5AA Home arena: Fogerty Arena Head coach: Sandy Nelson Years at school: 6 Career record: 75-52-4 Record at school: 75-52-4 Assistant coaches: Kyle Ronning, Darren Zabinski, Mike Nelson Top returning forwards: Junior Sydney Symynkywicz (6-16--22), junior Lindsey Albers (12-3--15), sophomore Heather Sager (3-6--9) Top returning defensemen: Junior Lizzie Northquest (6-6--12), junior Anne Carmean (0-5--5), senior Allison Hjulberg (0-3--3) Top returning goaltender: Senior Katie Thomas

ST. CLOUD ICEBREAKERS Last year: 18-8-1 Conference (record): Central Lakes (9-5-0) Section: 8AA Home arena: St. Cloud Municipal Athletic Complex Head coach: Mark Chamernick Years at school: First Assistant coaches: Robert Davidson, Rob Poganski, Jenna Traut, Brooke Rundell Letterwinners returning/lost: 7/9 Top returning forwards: Junior Gabbie Rud (23-35-58), freshman Taylor Holm (1-4--5), junior Madison Dahnke (1-0--1) Top returning defenseman: Junior Jordann Swingle (28--10) Top newcomers: Charita Lewis The coach says: “We lost our goalie (playing at Concordia) and one of our top scorers (playing at SCSU).

We will have many new girls from our 15U A team. Our strength will be speed. Our weakness will be goaltending.

Our two goalies have not played a varsity game.”

ST. FRANCIS/ NORTH BRANCH FIGHTING SAINTS Last year: 13-12-0 Conference (record): Mississippi 8 (4-8-0) Section: 7AA Home arena: East Bethel Ice Arena Head coach: Cory Denney Years at school: First Top returning forwards: Senior Kylie Wolfe (4-7--11), senior Lauren White (8-2--10), sophomore Jenna Kurkowski (3-4--7) Top returning defenseman: Senior Sydney Green (36--9) Top returning goaltender: Senior Rachel Miller (1212-0, 2.01, .931)

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St. Paul United captured third place at the Schwan Cup last season and returns eight letterwinners in 2018-19

Warroad senior goalie Quinn Kuntz posted a 15-2-0 record with a 0.77 GAA and .960 save percentage last season.

ST. PAUL UNITED

STILLWATER AREA PONIES

TOTINO-GRACE EAGLES

Last year: 21-10-0 Conference (record): Independent Metro (1-4-0) Section: 4A Home arena: Historic Drake Arena Head coach: Mark Johnson Years at school: First Assistant coaches: Donnie Williams, Julie Friend, Allison Linde, Grace Dwyer Letterwinners returning/lost: 8/6 Top returning forwards: Senior Catherine Kerin (1329--42), junior Jenna Hoops (21-13--34) Top returning defensemen: Junior Meredith Killian (516--21), sophomore Eleanor Winges (3-8--11) Top returning goaltenders: Sophomore Jilian Oncay (11-6-0, 2.05, .884), senior Kenzie Giese (7-2-0, 1.66, .914) The coach says: “Team has great chemistry. Although losing some great talent, the United team will be focusing highly on TEAM aspects to get back to the State Tournament. The girls have worked extremely hard in the off season! ”

Last year: 8-15-3 Conference (record): Suburban East (7-9-0) Section: 4AA Home arena: St. Croix Valley Rec Center Head coach: Lee Gillespie Years at school: 3 Career record: 17-30-5 Record at school: 17-30-5 Assistant coaches: Nate Wagner, Matt Simcik, Callie Dahl, Amanda Cartony Letterwinners returning/lost: 16/4 Top returning forwards: Junior Lauren Einan (9-10-19), sophomore Morgan Wohlers (9-9--18), junior Haley Eder-Zdechlik (6-7--13), junior Alaina Tanski (4-7--11), senior Hannah Affolter (3-5--8), sophomore Lexi Huber (33--6) Top returning defensemen: Junior Sophie Schuster (510--15), junior Lexie Ligday (0-7--7), senior Grace Arkell (0-2--2) Top returning goaltender: Junior Grace Roeske (.881) The coach says: “Should be more experienced and improved offensively and on defense. We have a big hole to fill in the net with graduation of All-Conference goalie Olivia Knox.”

Last year: 8-16-2 Conference (record): Northwest Suburban (4-8-1) Section: 5A Home arena: Schwan Super Rink Head coach: Jeff Wahl Years at school: 2 Career record: 79-50-4 Record at school: 8-16-2 Assistant coaches: Robin Anderson, Kaitlin Howard, Neil Isaacson, Matt Dahl Letterwinners returning/lost: 10/5 Top returning forwards: Senior Ella Eibensteiner, senior Ashley Kelley, junior Gabby McDonald, sophomore Hannah Gray, junior Rachel Zastoupil, sophomore Olivia Baldwin Top returning defensemen: Junior Lilia Linders, senior Grace Hill, sophomore Amya Davis, junior Andrea Carlson Top returning goaltender: Junior Jordyn Vowels Top newcomers: Callie Else, Kiley Wahlin, Kiera Laney, Mary Blaska The coach says: “We have good experience returning at forward and will be looking for depth at defense. Goaltending will be solid. Improved scoring potential and overall experience will help us get better as a team as the season progresses.”

ST. PAUL/SIBLEY WARRIORS Last year: 8-18-0 (Henry Sibley)/2-24-0 (St. Paul Blades) Conference: Metro East Section: 4A Home arena: West St. Paul Arena Co-head coaches: Allie Duellman & Tim Blase Years at school: 4 (Duellman)/First (Blase) Career record: 24-55-1 (Duellman) Record at school: 24-55-1 (Duellman) Assistant coaches: Allie Morse, Chrissie Hecker, Mark Goldberg Top returning forwards: Senior Gigi Gabrielli (14-3-17), senior Abby Ludwig (3-8--11), junior Emma Nagel (5-6--11), freshman Solvei Berg-Messerole (3-8--11), senior Grace Dodge (3-5--8) Top returning defenseman: Sophomore Georgia-Rae Plathe (1-4--5) Top newcomers: Elyynor Hack, Veronica Morse The coach says: “This will be the first year St. Paul and Sibley will be a co-op. With that it brings some growing pains in terms of getting to know one another and developing cohesion. The St. Paul and Sibley coaching staffs have also blended and are working great with one another.

We expect the team to have a great deal of depth and talent at forward and two goaltenders that will have a healthy competition throughout the season. We are inexperienced at defense, but have a group of kids who are eager to learn and develop. Both sides of the co-op bring great veteran leadership and experience. We expect to compete in our conference night in and night out and make some noise in the playoffs.”

THIEF RIVER FALLS PROWLERS Last year: 17-6-2 Conference (record): Greater Minnesota (7-3-0) Section: 8A Home arena: Ralph Engelstad Arena Head coach: Brett Johnson Years at school: 2 Career record: 72-101-9 Record at school: 17-6-2 Assistant coaches: Corey Poole, Bob Huot, Britney Schwab Letterwinners returning/lost: 17/4 Top returning forwards: Sophomore Shelby Breiland (25-17--42), senior Hannah Magnusson (9-6--15) Top returning defensemen: Junior Khloe Lund (7-17-24), junior Lexi Huot (1-7--8), junior Katie Nelson (0-2--2) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Faith Porter (8-3-1), Gabby Steele (9-3-1) Top newcomers: Mady Anderson, Lexi Huot, Hailey Rogalla The coach says: “Our strengths will be on the defensive side of the puck. We return both of our goalies who had a great season last year and four out of five defensemen.

We also return our leading scorer from the past two seasons. We will be looking for our younger girls who are returning from last season to step up and play some important roles for us.”

WACONIA WILDCATS Last year: 16-8-1 (as HolyFamily/Waconia) Conference (record): Wright County (9-2-1) Section: 2A Home arena: Waconia Ice Arena Co-head coaches: Jen Hempel, Leah Johnson Years at school: First Assistant coaches: Colleen Stanley, Erin McNeill Top returning forwards: Junior Mallory Vacek (8-2-10), senior Ellie Erenstein (0-5--5) The coach says: “This is our inaugural season as Waconia girls’ hockey. The Wildcats will look to our upperclassmen for leadership as we will be a young group this year. We are excited for our first year and hope to grow as a team as the season progresses.”

WARROAD WARRIORS Last year: 24-4-2 Conference (record): Greater Minnesota (8-1-1) Section: 8A

Home arena: Warroad Gardens Head coach: David Marvin Years at school: 12 Career record: 247-57-14 Record at school: 247-57-14 Assistant coaches: Beth Olson, Layla Marvin, Darrell Shaugabay, Derrick Comstock Top returning forwards: Sophomore Genevieve Hendrickson (16-54--70), junior Hannah Corneliusen (4220--62), sophomore Abbey Hardwick (11-26--37), junior Marlie Johnston (11-24--35), junior Julianna Teske (10-18-28), senior McKenzie Oelkers (9-13--22) Top returning defensemen: Senior Kaitlyn Kotlowski (16-22--38), sophomore Karlie Meeker (5-23--28) Top returning goaltenders: Senior Quinn Kuntz (15-20, 0.77, .960), senior Jenelle Manitowabi (5-1-0, 0.84, .929), junior Syd Otto (4-1-2, 2.38, .857)

WASECA BLUEJAYS Last year: 7-19-0 Conference (record): Big South (6-7-0) Section: 1A Home arena: Waseca Community Arena Head coach: Sarah Tollefson Years at school: First Top returning forwards: Sophomore Isabella Sorenson (6-5--11),junior Haley Holtz (4-3--7), sophomore Jacklynn Jeuning (6-1--7) Top returning defensemen: Junior Jayde Pederson (29-13--42), senior Clare Miller (4-4--8), Top returning goaltenders: Senior Miranda Watzek (5-13-0, 4.90, .872), sophomore Erin Volkmer (2-6-0, 4.92, .824)

WAYZATA TROJANS Last year: 19-8-1 Conference (record): Lake (5-3-0) Section: 6AA Home arena: Plymouth Ice Center Head coach: Jess Scott Years at school: 3 Career record: 82-102-4 Record at school: 29-26-1 Assistant coaches: Mira Jalosuo, Rachael Bona, Adam Gronlund, Annie McNeill (JV), Paige Johnson (JV) Letterwinners returning/lost: 16/5 Top returning forwards: Sophomore Gretchen Branton (18-12--30), freshman Sloane Matthews (13-12--25), senior Alexa Ocel (16-9--25), senior Maddie McCollins (1212--24), junior Sophie Urban (9-14--23) Top returning defensemen: Senior Emily Wisnewski (5-4--9), senior McKenzie Schnidler (1-7--8), junior Addy

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Hackley (4-0--4) Top returning goaltender: Senior Stephanie Garvis (9-5-1, 1.71, .931) The coach says: “We have a veteran team that made a splash last season, winning 19 games and finishing tied second in the talented Lake Conference. With a tie against Blake and big wins over ranked teams, the girls are hungry to take that next step out of section play. We look to be a very up-tempo and aggressive team, led by an experienced goalie and defensive core. Some high-end forwards give us the ability to create and our depth will be a huge factor.”

WHITE BEAR LAKE BEARS Last year: 16-7-2 Conference (record): Suburban East (10-5-1) Section: 4AA Home arena: Vadnais Heights Sports Center Head coach: Jerry Kwapick Years at school: 10 Career record: 125-94-28 Record at school: 125-94-28 Assistant coaches: Randy Kieger, Mark Domschot, Mike Holland, Carrie Kwapick-Nasvik, Katie Letourneau Letterwinners returning: 15 Top returning forwards: Senior Sydney Shearen (2128--49), senior Jordan Gast (7-6--13), senior Olicia Reif (2-7--9), junior Jilian Moor (4-3--7) Top returning defensemen: Senior Abby DeLaRosa (11-16--27, senior Lauren MacLean (4-7--11), junior Avery Snyder (0-6--6) Top returning goaltender: Senior Calla Frank (1.43, .945) Top newcomers: Rylie Dawe, Maren Shoeberl, Ashlyn Jungwirth The coach says: “We return a strong nucleus from our team last year. We have great senior leadership who will support the development of our younger players. Hard working players who are comitted to each other and will hold each other accountable. We play in a conference that has strong competition and a lot of parity. In addition, we have what I feel is the most challenging non-conference schedule we have ever had in my entire tenure. We look forward to the challenges we will encounter for all of our

games and look to get better in the process.”

WILLMAR CARDINALS Last year: 11-15-1 Conference (record): Central Lakes (1-10-1) Section: 6A Home arena: Willmar Civic Center Head coach: Eric Setrum Years at school: 3 Career record: 19-34-2 Record at school: 19-34-2 Assistant coaches: Benji Olson, Mitch Berghuis, Amanda Broman, Anna Mullarkey Letterwinners returning/lost: 14/5 Top returning forwards: Sophomore Bailey Olson (1313--26), sophomore Madison Garberding (15-8--23), senior Serena Monson (8-15--23), junior Mya Monson (8-9-17) Top returning defensemen: Senior Sydney Olson (36--9), sophomore Tanna Christensen (0-1--1) Top returning goaltender: Senior Savana Knutson (11-15-1, 2.31, .927) Top newcomers: Ashley Larson, Kessa Mara, Nina Dawson The coach says: “Willmar will be very strong up front returning our top for scorers, senior captain Serena Monson, Bailey Olson, Madison Garberding and Mya Monson.

Our defense, led by senior captain Sydney Olson, is young and will be backstopped by senior captain Savana Knutson in goal. We return all of our scoring and strong goaltending. We hope to make some noise in the CLC and section this year.”

WINDOM AREA EAGLES Last year: 10-13-1 Conference (record): Southwest (4-8-1) Section: 3A Home arena: Windom City Arena

Head coach: Bill Fredin Years at school: 4 Career record: 24-46-2 Record at school: 24-46-2 Assistant coaches: Kylie Norell, Steve Willard Top returning forwards: Senior Anna Volk (15-5--20), junior Abby Ignaszewski (4-5--9), eighth-grader Miranda Cory (2-4--6), senior Katrina LaCanne (1-4--5) Top returning defensemen: Freshman Ellyson Bang (4-5--9), senior Abagail Turner (5-3--8), sophomore Meakin Bang (1-4--5)

WOODBURY ROYALS Last year: 4-22-0 Conference (record): Suburban East (1-15-0) Section: 4AA Home arena: Health East Sports Center Head coach: Chris Lepper Years at school: 7 Career record: 28-127-3 Record at school: 28-127-3 Assistant coaches: Bay Shock, Christine Schendel, Katie Kantrud, Rick Dubois, Paul Moen Letterwinners returning/lost: 18/2 Top returning forwards: Senior Annika Johnson, junior Isabel Chiemelewski, junior Amelia Karelitz, sophomore Nicole Stickels, sophomore Hayley Zwackman, junior Elizabeth Molnau Top returning defensemen: Junior Isabel Lippai, senior Lexie Decker Top returning goaltenders: Senior Allison Beix, junior Erica Gillen, junior Anna Julius Top newcomers: Elizabeth Lange, Erika Roepke, Hannah Graunke The coach says: “Returning a lot of players from last year’s team.

Experienced players from last years’ varsity mixing with new talent should make the Royals a much stronger overall team with more depth. Scoring was an issue for the Royals last season. If

the Royals plan on making a move in the conference, they have to find the back of the net on a consistent basis.”

WORTHINGTON TROJANS Last year: 7-16-0 Conference (record): Big South (5-10-0) Section: 3A Head coach: Chad Nickel Years at school: 3 Career record: 7-36-0 Record at school: 7-36-0 Assistant coaches: Aaron Seive, Rachel Peters Top returning forwards: Sophomore Ashton Fogelman (16-5--21), freshman Kessy Aljets (9-7--16), junior Kya Nickle (7-5--12), junior Delayne Kuhl (4-6--10) Top returning defensemen: Junior Hannah Barrie (3-1-4), freshman Kory Nickel (1-2--3) Top returning goaltender: Junior Kaylee Bents

Minnesota State High School Tournament History Girls’ Single Class Year 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001

Champion Apple Valley Roseville Hibbing/Chisholm Apple Valley Roseville Park Center Bloomington Jefferson

Runner-Up South St. Paul Burnsville Eagan Hibbing/Chisholm Bloomington Jefferson Anoka Blaine

3rd Sibley Blaine/Coon Rapids Blaine Mounds View South St. Paul Bloomington Jefferson South St. Paul

4th Stillwater Blake Mounds View Roseville Duluth Hibbing/Chisholm Chaska

Consolation n/a n/a Roseville Eagan Park Center Eagan Moorhead

Other Tournament Qualifiers n/a n/a Hopkins, Owatonna, Stillwater Anoka, Bloomington Jefferson, Rochester Mayo Burnsville, Mankato East/West, Mounds View Austin, Bemidji, Chaska Blake, Forest Lake, Owatonna

Runner-Up White Bear Lake Cloquet/Esko/Carlton North St. Paul Cloquet/Esko/Carlton Coon Rapids North Metro Grand Rapids/Greenway Hopkins Edina Edina Roseville Hill-Murray Benilde-St. Margaret’s Minnetonka Maple Grove Blaine Centennial

3rd Burnsville Apple Valley Eden Prairie Wayzata Cloquet/Esko/Carlton Benilde-St. Margaret’s Cretin-Derham Hall Edina Hopkins Coon Rapids Edina Lakeville North Lakeville North Edina Hill-Murray Eden Prairie Eagan

4th Bloomington Jefferson Eden Prairie Lakeville Wright County Roseville Roseville Farmington Elk River/Zimmerman Irondale Hill-Murray Lakeville North Eden Prairie Eden Prairie Lakeville South Edina Hill-Murray Eden Prairie

Consolation Cloquet/Esko/Carlton Elk River Anoka Centennial Stillwater Burnsville Benilde-St. Margaret’s Irondale Burnsville Elk River/Zimmerman Roseau Eagan Andover Blaine Eastview Farmington Andover

Other Tournament Qualifiers Anoka, Lakeville, Moorhead Anoka, North St. Paul, Owatonna Chisago Lakes/Pine City, Eagan, South St. Paul Anoka, Cretin-Derham Hall, Rochester Mayo Holy Angels, Moorhead, Rochester Mayo Bemidji, Grand Rapids/Greenway, Rochester Mayo Centennial, Eagan, Elk River Cloquet-Esko-Carlton, Eagan, Lakeville South Lakeville North, Proctor/Hermantown/Marshall School, Roseau Lakeville South, North Wright County, Rosemount Eagan, Grand Rapids/Greenway, Mounds View Forest Lake, Irondale, North Wright County Burnsville, Mounds View, Roseau Andover, Buffalo, Eastview Forest Lake, Lakeville South, Sartell-Sauk Rapids Eastview, Forest Lake, Roseau Brainerd/Little Falls, Hill-Murray, Lakeville South

Runner-Up Hibbing/Chisholm Hibbing/Chisholm New Prague Hibbing/Chisholm Warroad Farmington Breck Warroad Breck South St. Paul South St. Paul Warroad East Grand Forks Blake St. Paul United St. Paul United Warroad

3rd Willmar Farmington Hibbing/Chisholm New Prague Alexandria Crookston Roseau Red Wing South St. Paul Breck Warroad Red Wing Red Wing Red Wing Warroad Warroad Alexandria

4th Farmington Willmar Alexandria Alexandria New Prague Hibbing/Chisholm Austin Mahtomedi Alexandria Eveleth-Gilbert Red Wing South St. Paul St. Paul United South St. Paul Proctor/Hermantown Northfield Proctor/Hermantown

Consolation n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Breck Hibbing/Chisholm Fergus Falls Chisago Lakes Red Wing Chisago Lakes Hibbing/Chisholm Proctor/Hermantown Alexandria New Prague Alexandria St. Paul United

Other Tournament Qualifiers n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Alexandria, Austin, Marshall Marshall, New Prague, South St. Paul Eveleth-Gilbert, Hutchinson, New Ulm Faribault, Hutchinson, New Ulm Alexandria, Hutchinson, New Ulm Detroit Lakes, Hutchinson, New Ulm Alexandria, Mound Westonka, New Ulm Alexandria, Litchfield/Dassel-Cokato, New Ulm Hibbing/Chisholm, Hutchinson, New Ulm Alexandria, Luverne, Northfield Hibbing/Chisholm, Mankato East/Loyola, Mound Westonka Marshall, New Ulm, Red Wing

Girls’ Class AA Year 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Champion South St. Paul South St. Paul Elk River South St. Paul Eden Prairie Stillwater Eden Prairie Stillwater Roseville Minnetonka Minnetonka Minnetonka Hill-Murray Hill-Murray Eden Prairie Edina Edina

Girls’ Class A Year 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Champion Benilde-St. Margaret’s Blake Benilde-St. Margaret’s Holy Angels South St. Paul Blake Alexandria Blake Warroad Warroad Breck Blake Blake Thief River Falls Blake Blake Breck

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Ranking the best girls’ high school teams since 2002 Roseville and Blaine with 13, and HillMurray, Elk River and Cretin-Derham Hall with 12 • 14 schools have appeared in the final rankings 10 or more times since 2002 • Eden Prairie and Minnetonka are tied for first in Class AA state titles (3) • South St. Paul has the highest average final ranking at 2.0, followed by Blake at 3.0, Edina at 5.14, Eden Prairie at 5.4 and Minnetonka at 5.91.

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Edina enters the 2018-19 season as the No. 1 Class AA team in the state and the two-time defending state champion. The Hornets will be challenged by a host of strong contenders, including past state champions Blake, Hill-Murray and Minnetonka, and upstarts Andover and Forest Lake, On the Class A side, perennial top teams Breck, Warroad, Alexandria and South St. Paul are set to battle for small school supremacy.

But what Minnesota girls’ hockey programs are truly the best, according to each season’s final rankings? To determine the top teams for each class, we looked at the final top 20, beginning with the 2001-02 season – the year the Minnesota State High School League established Class AA and A – and awarded 20 points for a team finishing No. 1, 19 points for No. 2, and so on.

Those points for all seasons were then added together.

The results? In Class AA, Twin Cities power Eden Prairie takes the top spot over fellow past state champs Edina, Hill-Murray and Minnetonka for first place in our rankings.

In Class A, it’s Northern Minnesota power Warroad, followed by Twin Cities private

According to each season’s final rankings, Eden Prairie and Warroad are the top Class AA and Class A girls’ hockey programs, respectively, since 2002.

schools Blake (now in Class AA) and Breck.

CLASS AA NOTES: 58 teams have been included in the final rankings since 2002 • the top 10 includes eight public schools and

two private schools • Cloquet-Esko-Carlton, now a Class A program, is the only Northern Minnesota team in the top 20 • Eden Prairie leads the way with 15 appearances in the final top 20, followed by Edina with 14,

CLASS A NOTES: 52 teams have been included in the final rankings since 2002 • the top 10 includes seven public schools and three private schools • Warroad and Breck lead the way with 17 appearances in the final top 20, followed by Blake with 16, Hibbing/Chisholm with 15 and Alexandria with 14 • 15 schools have appeared in the final rankings 10 or more times since 2002 • Blake ranks first in Class A state titles (7), followed by Warroad, Breck and BenildeSt. Margaret’s (2) • Benilde-St. Margaret’s has the highest average final ranking at 2.25, followed by Blake at 2.75, Warroad at 3.59, Thief River Falls at 6.5 and Farmington at 6.67.

Top Minnesota Class AA girls’ hockey programs (2002-18) • top 50 Appearances in Team final top 20 Eden Prairie 15 Edina 14 Hill-Murray 12 Minnetonka 11 Roseville 13 Elk River/Zimmerman 12 Wayzata 11 Benilde-St. Margaret’s 9 Centennial 11 Stillwater 10 Blaine 13 Cretin-Derham Hall 12 Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 8 Eagan 10 Hopkins 8 Anoka 7 Maple Grove 8 Lakeville South 10 South St. Paul 4 North St. Paul 5 White Bear Lake 10 Lakeville North 5 Burnsville 7 Mounds View 9 25 Roseau 7 26 Chaska/Chanhassen 7

Rk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

State titles 3 2 2 3 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Avg. final ranking 5.4 5.14 6.33 5.91 9.31 9.25 9.67 6.89 9.64 8.9 12.46 12.25 8.13 11.4 10.13 9.14 11.25 13.3 2.0 6.8 14.1 8.0 12.29 14.22 13.0 13.29

Points 234 222 176 166 152 141 136 127 125 121 111 105 103 96 87 83 78 77 76 71 69 65 61 61 56 54

Rk 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 39 40 42 43 44

47 48 49 50

Appearances in Team final top 20 Irondale 7 Coon Rapids 3 Bemidji 6 Grand Rapids/Greenway 6 Andover 4 Lakeville 3 Holy Angels 3 Farmington 4 North Wright County 3 Forest Lake 4 Apple Valley 2 Moorhead 5 Dodge County 4 Bloomington Jefferson 2 Eastview 4 Buffalo 2 Owatonna 2 Blake 1 Hastings 4 Proctor/Hermantown 3 Rosemount 2 North Metro 1 Rochester Mayo 3 Brainerd/Little Falls 2 Chisago Lakes 2

State titles 0 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 13.71 6.67 14.17 14.17 11.5 8.67 9.33 12.5 10.0 13.25 6.0 15.0 14.5 9.0 15.0 9.5 10.5 3.0 16.5 15.0 13.0 6.0 16.33 15.0 15.0

Points 51 43 41 41 38 37 35 34 33 31 30 30 26 24 24 23 21 18 18 18 16 15 14 12 12

Avg. final ranking 9.25 13.5 15.71 9.0 9.33 13.0 13.0 16.43 13.5 11.33 14.5 8.0 14.75 11.0 15.0 15.0 16.33 14.5 17.33 11.0 13.0 14.0 19.0 15.0 17.0

Points 47 45 37 36 35 32 32 32 30 29 26 26 25 20 18 18 14 13 11 10 8 7 6 6 4

Top Minnesota Class A girls’ hockey programs (2002-18) • top 50 Rk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25

Appearances in Team final top 20 Warroad 17 Blake 16 Breck 17 South St. Paul 13 Hibbing/Chisholm 15 Alexandria 14 Red Wing 10 Mound Westonka 12 St. Paul United 13 Orono 12 New Prague 10 Thief River Falls 8 Crookston 9 East Grand Forks 10 Farmington 6 Totino-Grace 11 Proctor/Hermantown 6 Benilde-St. Margaret’s 4 Simley 8 Fergus Falls 9 Holy Angels 4 Hutchinson 11 New Ulm 10 Roseau 6 Mahtomedi 8

State titles 2 7 2 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

Avg. final ranking 3.59 2.75 7.13 7.77 9.67 9.57 7.3 10.67 11.62 11.0 9.2 6.5 8.44 11.2 6.67 13.55 8.33 2.25 12.63 14.0 6.75 15.82 15.4 12.0 15.0

Points 296 292 242 172 170 160 137 124 122 120 118 116 113 98 86 82 76 75 67 63 57 57 56 54 48

Rk 26 27 28 29 30 31

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Appearances in Team final top 20 St. Louis Park 4 Northfield 6 Mankato West 7 Richfield 3 Willmar 3 Chisago Lakes 4 Eveleth-Gilbert 4 Princeton 7 Silver Bay 4 Austin 3 Albert Lea 4 Delano/Rockford 2 Mankato East/Loyola 4 Rogers 2 Henry Sibley 3 Shakopee 3 Moose Lake Area 3 Faribault 2 Marshall 3 Owatonna 1 Duluth Marshall 1 Andover 1 Detroit Lakes 3 Rochester Lourdes 1 Morris/Benson/Area 1

State titles 0 0 0 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 * 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 * 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 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 * Zach Stejskal, G * Andy Stoneman, F

Hometown Victoria Wayzata Minnetonka Bloomington White Bear Lake Hermantown Medina Edina Burnsville Maple Grove Hanover 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 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 Hermantown Edina Maple Grove Lakeville Andover Champlin Edina St. Cloud Plymouth Grand Rapids Wayzata Duluth Grand Rapids Faribault

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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 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 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) 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) W-B/Scranton (NAHL) Waterloo (USHL)

High School Holy Family Wayzata Minnetonka Kennedy n/a Hermantown Benilde-SM Edina Burnsville Maple Grove Buffalo 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 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 Hermantown Edina Wayzata Lakeville North Andover Benilde-SM Shattuck SC Cathedral Wayzata Grand Rapids Holy Family Duluth Marshall Grand Rapids Shattuck

College Wisconsin Omaha UMass Lowell St. Cloud State Omaha Minnesota Duluth Notre Dame Minnesota Minnesota State Dartmouth Minnesota 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 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. Minnesota State Colorado College Minnesota Bowling Green Arizona State Colorado College Notre Dame Minnesota Duluth Northern Michigan Canisius Minnesota State Michigan Tech Minnesota Duluth St. Lawrence

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Nolan Sullivan, F * Eden Prairie Muskegon (USHL) Eden Prairie Omaha Ben Troumbly, F * Coleraine Greenway HS Greenway St. Cloud State Noah Tussey, F * Stillwater Stillwater Area HS Stillwater Minnesota Ryan Ullan, G Hibbing Green Bay (USHL) Hibbing/Chisholm Northern Michigan Mike Vorlicky, D * Edina Edina HS Edina Wisconsin Ben Ward, F * Annandale MN Wilderness (NAHL) MAML St. Cloud State Nate Warner, F * St. Cloud St. Cloud Cathedral HS SC Cathedral Minnesota Blaine Warnert, F * Chaska Chaska HS Chaska Omaha Dalton Weigel, D * Bloomington Aberdeen (NAHL) Breck Air Force Nick Williams, D * Edina Edina HS Edina Minnesota Garrett Worth, F * Duluth Tri-City (USHL) Duluth East Arizona State Brady Ziemer, D * Carver Merritt (BCHL) Holy Family St. Cloud State Trevor Zins, D St. Michael Trail (BCHL) STMA UMass Lowell Bennett Zmolek, D * Rochester Rochester Century HS Century Minnesota State Will Zmolek, D * Rochester Cedar Rapids (USHL) Century Bemidji State Total: 127 (HS 53, USHL 47, BCHL 8, NAHL 8, 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 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 Tella Jungels, F Vivian Jungels, D Madison Kaiser, F Katie Kaufman, 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 Ramsey Parent, F Sadie Peart, F Maddy Peterson, F 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 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 (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 Bloomington Jefferson HS (12) Jefferson 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 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 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 boys (12) Rochester Mayo Minnesota Blaine Blaine HS (12) Blaine Ohio State Grand Rapids Grand Rapids/Greenway (12) Grand Rapids Quinnipiac Princeton Princeton HS (12) Princeton RPI 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 Coleraine Grand Rapids/Greenway (10) Grand Rapids Bemidji State Lakeville Lakeville North HS (10) Lakeville North Minnesota 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: 93 (HS 89, Shattuck 4)

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Catching up with the Lamoureux sisters

Let’s Play Hockey recently On their gold medal game Jocelyn: It was the most interviewed Monique and Jocelyn Lamoureux – the twin viewed late night show on sisters who dangled their way NBC. That is proof in the to a gold medal last winter. pudding. If it is there for Now, they are both married people to see, they will watch and expecting children. While it. We have an historic their accolades on the ice agreement in place now and have brought them much we believe it’s a great start glory, it is their efforts off the and we also believe we can ice that are currently turning make more strides to heads. They have partnered continue to grow the sport. with Comcast and are working to provide In the 2018 Olympic women’s hockey gold medal game, Monique Lamoureux scored late in the third period to tie the game at 2-2, setting the stage for her On their work with Comcast sister Jocelyne to clinch the gold with her shootout goal. Photos: Susan McPherson Jocelyn: We are working communities with affordable and accessible Internet service. They also sport is growing and gaining more popularity. beyond college, it will ultimately grow the with Comcast’s Internet Essentials program, helped lead the fight in equitable support With the professional leagues starting, it sport. It’s not just good for women’s hockey, which provides Internet for $9.95 a month. for women hockey players who train for the creates a larger player pool. Girls no longer it’s good for hockey. It gives women role We are very proud of the program and are have to retire from hockey after college. The models to look up to, just like the boys have continuing to educate people about it. It has Olympics. sport is growing, but it still has a long way to role models in the NHL. Here is what they had to say: provided more than six million people with go.

Internet. We have been very fortunate to be Jocelyn: It would be nice to see more On equitable support for women training to a part of it.

On winning a gold medal Monique: It was a dream come true. It’s Division I teams at the college level. It would represent their country Jocelyn: We weren’t fighting for equal On advice to young aspiring female hockey what we have always dreamed of be great to see more teams in the Big Ten, especially in the Michigan area. The next pay. That was a big misunderstanding players accomplishing.

Jocelyn: As far as our athletic careers big step would be for one league to be amongst the general pubic. We were Monique: The biggest thing is to work go, winning a gold medal has always been a created under the NHL umbrella. When you fighting for equitable support. The men hard, have fun and dream big. If you have dream of ours. It’s exciting for us, our family, have one league instead of two, it will make already have a full-time league. They have aspirations to be a hockey player, put your professional hockey better. The talent will those benefits. We weren’t asking for best foot forward every single day. Be a good and our team. be better.

On the development of women’s hockey equitable pay compared to their NHL leader and a good teammate. If you have Monique: The speed has increased salaries. We were asking for equity across that combination, you will be successful.

Jocelyn: When you get to the higher tremendously. The skill level from top to On professional hockey the board under the Ted Stevens Act. We Jocelyn: It would be nice to make those were asking for a livable wage to be able to levels, everyone is fast. The ones who bottom has increased. For us older players, a lot of us grew up playing boys’ hockey. leagues more competitive. It would be more support ourselves and still be able to separate themselves are the ones who do Now the younger players on the national of a draw for fans and create more growth. compete as elite athletes and not have to something every day to get better. team are playing girls’ hockey. It shows the If young girls can see women playing hockey work two to three jobs on the side.

MSHSL announces celebratory hockey seasons The Minnesota State High School League announced last month the launch of celebratory seasons for the 25th girls’ hockey state tournament and the 75th boys’ hockey state tournament.

The League, along with partners 45TV and Xcel Energy Center, will celebrate the milestone tournaments with a series of tributes, online history and fan engagement that spotlights two of the nation’s premier high school athletic events.

“The Minnesota State High School League enjoys a rich and storied tradition of outstanding state tournaments and the excitement of celebrating the 25th and 75th hockey seasons will most certainly add to the excitement,” said Erich Martens, Executive Director of the Minnesota State High

School League. “We are thrilled to honor many of the great players, teams and stories that have made these tournaments some of the best in the nation.”

MSHSL Associate Director Craig Perry, who oversees the two state tournaments, formally announced the launch of the celebratory seasons. Unveiled

by Blake coach Shawn Reid, the president of the girls’ hockey coaches association, was the “25” commemorative logo and jersey for girls , while Eagan coach Mike Taylor, the vice president of the boys’ hockey association, displayed the “75” commemorative

logo and jersey for boys.

The 2019 girls’ hockey state tournament will be held Feb. 20-23, at the Xcel Energy Center. Two weeks later, the boys’ hockey state tournament will be played from March 6-9. Since 2001, nearly 1.9 million fans have attended the high school hockey state tournaments at the Xcel Energy Center.

“The Xcel Energy Center is excited to celebrate the upcoming milestone state tournaments,” said Jack Larson, vice president and general manager of the Xcel Energy Center. “We all know that in Minnesota, hockey is more than just a

game. The history of hockey in the state is exceedingly rich.”

The first boys’ hockey state tournament was played in 1945 at the St. Paul Auditorium. The first girls’ hockey state tournament was played in 1995 at Aldrich Arena.in Maplewood.

In the weeks leading up to the tournaments, fans of the MSHSL will be transported back in time to relive and revel in each of the state tournaments. During the state tournaments, all-time state tournaments teams will be introduced, and the top six players of all-time for girls’ and boys’ hockey will be honored during an on-ice ceremony during the Class AA championship games of their respective tournaments.

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Injuries One of the most frustrating things that can happen to a player is injury. Missing games and practices while rehabilitating can be tough. Ammerman suggested players try to keep themselves involved with the team in other ways until they’re ready to start skating again.

“Maybe help with video or help with the student managers,” he said. “Find other ways to contribute to the team, even though you can’t play.”

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Whitecaps stay perfect with sweep of Beauts

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Losing games At the end of the year, only one team finishes on top, so don’t dwell on your losses.

“It’s about perspective,” Ammerman said.

“Hockey is such a fickle game. You might win a game you should have lost or you might play great and lose by five goals. It’s OK to be disappointed in the result, but maintain perspective.”

Judging your success in the game goes far beyond the scoreboard, especially in youth hockey. Are you improving skills? Are you having fun and making new friends?

“Success can be looked at in different ways,” he said. “For some players it’s, ‘Did I score a goal?’ or ‘Did I win a game?’ It could be, ‘Did I work on what I needed to work on in practice?’ It’s not always wins and losses or stats. Sometimes it’s about getting better as a team.”

On-ice issues Sometimes things just aren’t going your way during a game. Perhaps you disagree with a referee’s call or feel like an opponent has taken a cheap shot against you or a teammate. Try not to get caught up in it.

“You want emotions and passion to be high in hockey, but you also want to control your emotions,” Ammerman said. “Sports are a great teacher for dealing with the emotions we have in life.

“It goes back to the idea of controlling what you can control. The refs are one of the things you can’t control. They’re doing their best. You need to move on.”

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By Susan Rennie McPherson and Mar ynn McPher son McPherson Maryy LLynn The Minnesota Whitecaps maintained their unbeaten season with a weekend sweep of the Buffalo Beauts, winning the first game on Saturday, Oct. 27, 3-2, and the second game on Sunday, Oct. 28, 2-1.

The Whitecaps tallied the first goal on Saturday when Katie McGovern scored at 5:38 (assists: Jonna Curtis, Amanda Boulier) in the first. The Beauts scored to tie the game at 17:59 in the second when Maddie Elia (Hayley Scamurra, Corinne Buie) lit the lamp.

Kate Schipper and Jonna Curtis added goals in the third to seal the win, despite a goal by Taylor Accursi at 5:18 in the third. The Beauts had four penalties to the Whitecaps’ six.

Schipper struck first 19 seconds into game game, putting the puck past netminder Shannon Szabados. The Beauts scored on a penalty shot by Minnesota native Dani Cameranesi after Haylea Schmid was given a delay of game penalty at 14:40

in the first. The game remained tied until 5:28 in the third period when Amy Menke (Kendall Coyne Schofield, Katie McGovern) put the puck into the net. The Beauts had five penalties to the Whitecaps’ four.

Amanda Leveille was stellar in net both games for the Whitecaps, allowing only three goals on a total of 62 shots (37 game 1, 35 game 2). Szabados allowed five goals and had 58 stops in the losses.

“I believe our team is playing great hockey right now and will be even playing better later in the season, as we continue to get better every weekend series we play,” Whitecaps captain Winny (Brodt) Brown said. “I know our team speed is going to be key to our continued team success.”

When asked about the season thus far, co-headcoach Ronda Engelhardt said, “We have been able to get better each week as a team, so far. Moving forward, it will be important for us to build on our strengths and clean up our areas of weakness in order to continue to grow this season and be at our best come playoffs.”

Update Bulls’ Poczos called up to USHL North Iowa Bulls goalie Connor Poczos earned a call-up to the United States Hockey League (USHL), serving as an emergency backup for the Sioux City Musketeers.

The Austin, Minn., native has been unbeatable in net for North Iowa, earning five wins in six starts, plus a postseason win last season against the Wausau RiverWolves. In six total appearances this season, Poczos has posted a goals-against average of 1.88, and made saves on almost 94 percent of the shots he's faced.

A handful of Bulls’ players have earned emergency USHL call-ups in recent years.

Most recently, Zack St. John earned a Christmas practice call-up to the Waterloo Black Hawks during the 2015-16 season, and Josh Benson earned a next-man-in assignment for the Black Hawks the following season. Drew Scites also landed a one-game emergency slot with the Fargo Force during their 2016-17 Clark Cup playoff run.

Northeast’s Faia called up to NAHL The Northeast Generals of the NA3HL

are proud to announce the advancement of forward Marc Faia to the NAHL’s Northeast Generals this past weekend.

Faia, 20, has been a standout this year for the Generals in the NA3HL, helping to lead them to a 13-3-1 record. He has 14 goals, 29 assists for 43 points, good for third in NA3HL scoring. Faia is in his second year as a member of the Generals and is the fastest player in franchise history to 100 points (61 games).

He has been named the Coastal Division Star of the Week twice and was an honorable mention for Forward of the Month in September.

The Northeast Generals have a history of NA3HL advancement. They have had over 15 players with NA3HL experience suit up for their NAHL team. They have had three players with NA3HL experience commit to NCAA Division 1 schools directly from the Generals (Louis Boudon, Luke Perunovich and Kohei Sato).

Top Pr ospects TTournament ournament heads east Prospects The NA3HL, in cooperation with the NAHL, announced a new location for the 2019 NA3HL Top Prospects Tournament, which will be held from Feb. 18-19, 2019 at the New England Sports Village in Attleboro, Mass., the home of the NAHL’s Northeast Generals. The NA3HL Top Prospects Tournament will be played in conjunction with the NAHL’s Top Prospects Tournament. The event is one of the most highly-scouted events of its kind, with hundreds of junior, NCAA and NHL scouts expected in attendance this season.

Leading Scorers PLAYER Zach Bell Mike Padgeon Marc Faia Eric Melso Markus Cook Hazen McKay Greg Simmons Tyler Rudek Jens Juliussen

NA3HL.COM @NA3HL NA3HL TEAM BNG BNG NET BNG BNG BOZ BNG NET GFL

P F F F F F F F F F

GP 17 20 17 18 20 13 20 16 17

G 23 17 14 16 21 24 18 13 11

A 25 27 29 25 19 14 20 25 27

PTS 48 44 43 41 40 38 38 38 38

Defenseman Scoring PLAYER TEAM Cole Ouellette LEA JP Chauvin LEA Cole Therrien CCD Trevor Christopher SKY Four players with 20 points

P D D D D

GP 15 14 13 17

G 5 7 13 7

A 28 24 16 18

PTS 33 31 29 25

GPI 11 6 7 5 6 12

MINS 575 359 420 302 320 665

W-L-OTL-SOL 11-9-1-0 5-1-0-0 5-2-0-0 5-0-0-0 5-0-0-0 4-5-1-1

GAA 1.67 2.01 1.71 1.39 1.88 3.07

SV% .946 .941 .941 .937 .935 .932

MINS W-L-OTL-SOL SV% 302 5-0-0-0 .937 420 6-1-0-0 .931 575 11-9-1-0 .946 420 5-2-0-0 .941 320 5-0-0-0 .935 359 5-1-0-0 .941 * More stats on NA3HL.com

GAA 1.39 1.57 1.67 1.71 1.88 2.01

Save Percentage PLAYER Jeff Zero Viktor Wennberg Devin Naidow Daniel Miller Connor Poczos Colin Burgess

TEAM BNG GFL CR LEA NIO OSW

Goals-Against Average PLAYER TEAM GPI Daniel Miller LEA 5 Noah Kinsinger MID 7 Jeff Zero BNG 11 Devin Naidow CR 7 Connor Poczos NIO 6 Viktor Wennberg GFL 6 * bold indicates Minnesota native

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News & Notes

Miller commits to RPI

The Austin Bruins announced that goaltender Brett Miller has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI).

“After visiting, I knew that RPI would be a perfect fit for me,” stated Miller. “The campus and the facilities are first-class and I felt great trust after meeting with the coaches. I can’t wait to be a part of their hockey family.”

The Northville, Mich., native has played in seven games for the Bruins this season, his first season in the NAHL with the team.

During that span, Miller (6’2/188) has a 41-0-2 record, a 1.66 goals-against average, and .916 save percentage. His low goalsagainst average is good enough to put him second in all of the NAHL in that respective category.

Prior to arriving in Austin, Miller spent a season north of the border in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League where he suited up for the Waterloo Siskins.

The 19-year-old Miller becomes the second Bruin to commit to RPI this season, following defenseman Dylan Davies who announced his intentions previously.

“It’s a big relief to know where the next step of my hockey career will take me and now the goal is to work even harder and help bring a Robertson Cup to Austin,” he exclaimed.

Brandon commits to Air Force The Aberdeen Wings announced that defenseman Pierson Brandon has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for the United States Air Force Academy.

Brandon, 18, is a 6-0, 167-pound native of Irvington, N.Y. He is in his first season with the Wings. So far during the 2018-19 season, Brandon has one goal and eight assists (nine points) in 15 games played with a +17 rating.

Over the past three seasons, Brandon has spent his time with the New Jersey Avalanche AYHL & T1EHL U16 & U18 Leagues.

During the 2015-16 season, Brandon had the most points by a defenseman (25), and was part of the AYHL 16U Championship Team. During the 2016-17 season, he was an AYHL 16U National Champion. Last season in 2017-18, he was on a AYHL 18U Premier Championship team and a T1EHL U18 Champion.

“Pierson is a player with a very high ceiling when it comes to development. He is a defenseman that can contribute both defensively and offensively and his game will translate very well at the next level,” said Wings Head Coach Scott Langer.

“I'd like to thank the coaching staff, teammates, and the Odde Family for putting me in a position to get noticed by a great place like Air Force. The decision to go was easy after seeing the campus and what they have to offer to all their students, whether they are athletes or otherwise. I'm very grateful for the opportunity and understand that now more than ever I have to work hard

and continue helping my team and developing to get to the college level,” said Brandon.

Brandon will follow former Wings players; Kyle Haak, Erik Baskin, Matt Pulver & Shawn Knowlton to the Air Force Academy. So far this season, the Falcons are 2-4 overall.

NAHL Forward of the Month Veteran Johnstown Tomahawks forward Samuel Solensky, 20, helped the Tomahawks to a 6-2-0 record in October as they maintained their East Division lead. The 510, 170-pound native of Michalovce, Slovakia, led all NAHL players in scoring with 16 points (6 goals, 10 assists) during the month, which included six multi-point games. During the month, Solensky also became the all-time assists’ leader in Tomahawks’ history. For the season, Solensky currently leads the NAHL in scoring with 26 points in 16 games played.

“Sammy had an outstanding October for us averaging two points per game for the month, but also as a leader demonstrating his tenacious work ethic and willingness to do whatever it takes to win. He seemed to take his game to another level each weekend and was a driving force to our success.

I am extremely proud of him for being recognized as the NAHL Forward of the Month and he should be equally as proud because he is very deserving,” said Tomahawks’ head coach Mike Letizia.

NAHL Defenseman of the Month Despite playing in just six games during the month of October, Bismarck Bobcats’ defenseman Sam Malinski, 20, made the most of the games by helping his team to a 3-2-1 record during the month. The 5-11, 185-pound native of Lakeville, Minn., led the Bobcats in scoring during the month with eight points (5 goals, 3 assists) in just six games. Malinski recorded at least a point in five of the six outings and had three multipoint games. For the season, Malinski is second in team scoring and second among all NAHL defensemen in scoring with 13 points in 12 games played to date.

“Sam has the ability to change games single-handedly. His hockey IQ, along with his shot and ability to compete, to me make him an elite defenseman and a big reason we are having early success,” said Bobcats’ head coach Layne Sedevie.

NAHL Goalie of the Month Austin Bruins’ goalie and NAPHL grad Kyle McClellan, 19, helped his team to a 6-0-2 record in the month of October and the 6’1/ 170 lbs. native of Manchester, Mo., is off to a great start in the NAHL. During the month, McClellan posted a 4-0-1 record, which included an NAHL-leading three shutouts, a 1.18 goals against average and a .956 save percentage. McClellan, who currently leads the NAHL with three shutouts, is second in goals against average (1.71) and third in save percentage (.939), posted shutouts of the Brookings Blizzard (Oct. 6), Minnesota Magicians (Oct. 20), and Chippewa Steel (Oct. 27) during the month.

“Kyle has been a big part of our early season success. He has been putting in extra work with goalie coach Nick Lehr and continually gets better each week. The NAPHL’s CarShield AAA Program did a great job of developing Kyle for the jump to the NAHL and we are very happy to have him in Austin,” said Bruins’ head coach Steve Howard.

2018-19 NAHL College Commitments 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

Jax Murray John Stampohar Noah Wilson

Arizona State Canisius Army

Jamestown Rebels Alex Roy

Omaha

Janesville Jets Erik Bargholtz Cole Brady Brenden MacLaren Garrett Nieto

Michigan State Arizona State Ferris State Union

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

Johnstown Tomahawks Joey Baez Alabama Huntsville Cam Hebert Robert Morris Roman Kraemer Robert Morris

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

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

Lone Star Brahmas Sam Brennan Blake Evennou* Matt Guerra Ben Pirko Vilho Saariluoma Jakub Sirota Michal Stinil

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

Brookings Blizzard Nicklas Andrews Sam Antenucci Kendrick Frost thomas Magnavite

Colorado College Colorado College Army St. Mary’s

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

Air Force

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 Coltan Wilkie

Notre Dame Army Robert Morris Wisconsin Colorado College

Fairbanks Ice Dogs Dylan Abbott

Kenai River Brown Bears Cam McDonald* Providence

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

Brown Union Omaha Niagara 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 Eric Huss Carson Pearce

Brown 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*

Minnesota State

St. Mary’s

2018-19 NAHL Standings & Stats Central Division Team GP Austin 16 Aberdeen 15 Minot 16 Bismarck 14 MN Wilderness 16 Brookings 15

W 11 11 11 8 7 2

L 2 2 5 5 8 11

OTL 0 1 0 1 1 1

SOL 3 1 0 0 0 1

PTS 25 24 22 17 15 6

GF 51 57 63 44 43 25

GA 29 32 37 38 44 67

DIFF 22 25 26 6 -1 -42

PCT 0.781 0.800 0.688 0.607 0.469 0.200

PIM 229 251 189 216 192 208

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

18 18 16 18 15 17

14 12 8 6 5 5

4 6 6 8 8 11

0 0 1 3 1 1

0 0 1 1 1 0

28 24 18 16 12 11

71 66 40 48 44 35

46 50 48 62 60 53

25 16 -8 -14 -16 -18

0.778 0.667 0.563 0.444 0.400 0.324

211 358 251 342 236 297

Midwest Division MN Magicians 18 Janesville 18 Fairbanks 18 Kenai River 18 Springfield 17 Chippewa 19

13 10 9 9 6 4

5 7 7 8 8 13

0 1 1 0 2 1

0 0 1 1 1 1

26 21 20 19 15 10

56 40 54 49 45 40

45 49 47 45 55 67

11 -9 7 4 -10 -27

0.722 0.583 0.556 0.528 0.441 0.263

371 243 281 308 242 267

South Division Amarillo 16 Topeka 17 Shreveport 16 Lone Star 16 Corpus Christi 14 Odessa 13

11 10 8 7 6 4

3 7 7 7 7 8

1 0 0 1 1 0

1 0 1 1 0 1

24 20 17 16 13 9

64 49 46 33 38 34

38 50 47 38 43 45

26 -1 -1 -5 -5 -11

0.750 0.588 0.531 0.500 0.464 0.346

226 192 430 298 263 252

Leading Scorers PLAYER TEAM Samuel Solensky JHT Carson Briere JHT Cameron Buhl MNM Ryan Naumovski NJT Cameron Hebert NJT Kyle Jeffers NJT Jonathan Bendorf ABD Zach Nazzarett NJT Louis Boudon NTE Logan Jenuwine AMA Matthew Stanton MNM Brett Abdelnour AMA Five players with 18 points

P F F F F F F F F F F F F

GP 18 18 18 18 18 18 15 18 15 15 18 16

G 10 11 7 7 6 13 8 9 7 10 10 6

A 20 13 15 15 16 8 13 11 13 9 9 13

PTS 30 24 22 22 22 21 21 20 20 19 19 19

Defenseman Scoring PLAYER TEAM Brenden Datema AMA JJ Boucher KNR Six players with 13 points

P D D

GP 16 18

G 10 0

A 8 14

PTS 18 14

Save Percentage PLAYER TEAM Kyle McClellan AUS Matt Vernon ABD Matt Ladd NJT Carter McPhail JHT Zach Stejskal WBS * bold indicates Minnesota native

GPI 9 13 11 9 11

MINS 550 792 652 514 618 * More NAHL

W-L-OTL-SOL GAA 7-1-0-1 1.53 10-1-1-1 2.05 9-1-0-0 2.12 7-1-0-0 1.99 5-4-1-0 2.52 stats on nahl.com

SV% .946 .934 .934 .934 .932

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NOTEBOOK

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Advancing careers across the board

By Joshua Boyd USPHL.com As the NCAA college hockey season moved into November, there was barely a full month worth of games yet. In fact, many of the Ivy League teams played their first games the weekend just before Halloween.

Even still, the impact of United States Premier Hockey League players across the NCAA realm has been fully realized in just that short amount of time.

“Just last night, one of my former teammates from last year, Drew O’Connor, scored three points in Dartmouth’s season-opening [Oct. 27] win,” said Riley Prattson, a member of the Boston Junior Bruins’ NCDC team. “Obviously, the league is helping people take steps to the next level, so that’s always a good thing.”

From the first season of the tuition-free NCDC alone, numerous players are skating at the NCAA hockey level this year. Looking at the alumni from USPHL Premier member teams of 2016-17 and the NCDC member teams of 2017-18, there are currently more than 400 former players out of the USPHL’s top division on rosters at the NCAA level.

Even at the top level of NCAA, former USPHL players are having a great impact.

There were five teams that led at the end of October by USPHL alumni.

These are Dartmouth College (Drew O’Connor/Junior Bruins), the U.S. Military Academy (Dalton MacAfee/South Shore Kings), Mercyhurst University (Joey Duszak/P.A.L. Jr. Islanders), Northeastern University (John Picking/Junior Bruins) and the University of Maine (Jacob SchmidtSvejstrup/Junior Bruins).

The top level of the USPHL has also produced several players who have gone on to success beyond the college level, including the Buffalo Sabres’ captain Jack Eichel (Junior Bruins), the Minnesota Wild’s Charlie Coyle (South Shore Kings), and a relative newcomer to the NHL, the St. Louis Blues’ Zach Sanford, a former Islanders’ Hockey Club standout who had six points in his first five NHL games this season.

Simply put, the NCDC has established itself as a stepping-stone for impact players at the NCAA Division I and pro hockey levels.

College opportunities abound out of USPHL Premier e Divisions Premier,, Elit Elite Today, the USPHL Premier name is attached to the top Tier-3 level of the United States Premier Hockey League. This is one of the largest platforms for player development anywhere in the world, with 51 teams ranging over a footprint as far east as Maine, as far west as Minnesota and as far south as Florida.

The USPHL Premier in 2017-18 featured the most NCAA Division 3 commitments of any U.S. junior league, with more than 160 moving on to that level. As aforementioned, the impact of these players at the NCAA Division 3 level is still mostly to be felt in future weeks and months, as that season has just begun.

Even with that in mind, 19 players who skated in the USPHL Premier in 2017-18 had points for their teams in either one or two games played.

United States Premier Hockey League’s multi-tiered model successful at player movement at all levels

The Premier Division also offers players opportunities to skate in the future for teams in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and American College Hockey Association (ACHA) club levels.

Pete Flynn, head coach of the Detroit Fighting Irish, said that his job is to develop players for whichever level at which they can both make an impact on their college team and get a great education.

“I’ve been around Tier-3 junior hockey for maybe 15 years. While the opportunities for advancement within the USPHL are there for my younger players, for us here in Detroit we mostly have older players. My job is to get them to college,” he added. “A little difference between us here in Michigan and the East Coast is there are NCAA Division 3 teams all over the East Coast, and not as many here. We are happy to work with ACHA and private colleges to provide advancement opportunities for our Fighting Irish players.”

Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings’ head coach Marty Quarters was thrilled to see two of his former players clash against each other in their NCAA Division 3 openers. Lebanon Valley College’s Kevin Van Bokkelen played from 2015-17, and Jake Gaydos (2017-18 Riverkings) played for SUNY-Cortland.

“It’s great to see these Riverkings succeed in collegiate hockey, as they continue to build hockey up and down the river, and all the way to the East Coast,” Quarters added.

The USPHL Elite of the last two seasons has been the moniker for the USPHL’s second level of Tier-3 hockey, but that league itself has seen college advancement. More than 20 players advanced directly into NCAA or ACHA college hockey this season from the USPHL Elite, typically a much younger league than the Premier.

Stepping up within the junior leagues The vast majority of USPHL Elite players from last season (roughly 150) advanced to the USPHL Premier for this season, mov-

ing up within the league’s multi-tiered structure.

While the USPHL Premier’s chief destination is college hockey, some players currently in the NCDC have enjoyed making the transition from the USPHL Premier, such

as Tyler Glennon. He was the leading scorer of last year’s New Jersey Rockets Premier team, posting 53 points. He also had a three-game call-up with the Rockets’ NCDC team in 2017-18 and is now a fulltime member of that squad.

Once again, Glennon is leading a Rockets team, as he was tied after 16 games for the NCDC team lead in scoring with 17 points.

“Definitely, I think last year playing Premier was the right move for me,” said Glennon, a ’98 seeking a college opportunity for next season. “I had a little developing to do before playing NCDC.” Each NCDC team has Affiliate members in the USPHL Premier, which can send players up for practices with the NCDC team and potentially games as well.

“We sent a few of our players up to the NCDC’s Islanders Hockey Club last year, and we’re hoping to set dates to do that again,” said Flynn, of the Detroit Fighting Irish. “My two players I sent there last year are both playing Tier-2 junior hockey this year, so it is a good program.”

Whether you’re one of the top 14-yearold players looking to take the next big step via the USPHL’s full-season Midget Divisions, or a 20-year-old close to making a college decision, the United States Premier Hockey League has a division for you - and a ladder to climb.

USPHL Premier Midwest West Standings & Stats Team Hudson MN Moose MN Mullets Dells MN Blue Ox WI Rapids Rum River Kasson Steele County

GP 14 15 16 18 13 14 14 17 13

W 10 9 8 9 8 7 7 4 4

L 4 6 6 9 5 6 7 12 9

OTL 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0

SOL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

PTS 20 18 18 18 16 15 14 9 8

GF 59 52 47 58 51 45 51 47 29

GA 36 38 48 58 38 37 43 95 55

DIFF 23 14 -1 0 13 8 8 -48 -26

PCT .714 .600 .563 .500 .615 .536 .500 .265 .308

Leading Scorers PLAYER Nate Holm Stone Stelzl Tyler Kulas Justin Gibbons Ryan Stokes Vadim Kiryakov Nick Mueller Philip Schader Connor Aguilar Wyatt Knipfer Peter Meyer Adam Peterson Austin Burgener Zach Earl Riley Enderle Caleb Griffin Case Moioffer Alec Scarsella Max Wigfield

TEAM MUL DEL MUL KSV KSV SCB MOX MOX DEL HUD RRM WRR KSV RRM MOX RRM HUD DEL HUD

P F F F F F F D F F F F F F F F F D F F

GP 16 17 16 17 16 11 13 13 18 14 14 11 16 14 13 12 13 13 14

G 14 9 6 11 7 10 5 8 7 10 5 9 5 7 7 10 2 4 8

A 12 13 15 9 11 7 12 9 9 6 11 7 10 8 8 5 13 11 7

PTS 26 22 21 20 18 17 17 17 16 16 16 16 15 15 15 15 15 15 15

Defenseman Scoring PLAYER Nick Mueller Case Moioffer Ben Lamm Beckett Patten Chris Dusek Raymond Fleming Jordan Stear Blake Gutterman Jake Boje Zach Hartley

TEAM MOX HUD HUD DEL HUD WRR WRR MUL KSV WRR

P D D D D D D D D D D

GP 13 13 14 17 12 14 14 7 17 13

G 5 2 0 3 3 3 1 4 2 1

A 12 13 14 9 6 6 8 4 6 7

PTS 17 15 14 12 9 9 9 8 8 8

Save Percentage PLAYER Cal Ambrose Emil Norrman Parker Swanson

TEAM HUD DEL RRM

GPI 8 15 7

MINS 459 804 410

W-L-OTL-SOL 5-3-0-0 6-6-0-0 4-3-0-0

GAA 2.62 2.98 2.49

SV% .932 .927 .926

PIM 302 193 126 349 277 224 237 472 217

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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 coordinatir, 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 8-11 Plymouth, MN: Wayzata Sniper Classic, Bantam B2 & C, PeeWee B2 & C; Contact tournaments@wayzatahockey.org or visit www.wayzatahockey.org 9-11 Barrie, ON: AAA Remembrance/Veteran’s Day Tournament; Novice/Mites, Minor Atom/Squirt Minor, Atom/Squirt, Midget, U8, U9, U10, U16; Contact (877) 702-5701 or info@weekendhockey.com or visit www.weekendhockey.com 9-11 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Squirt A; Contact (218) 568-5678 or visit www.breezypointsports.com 9-11 Coon Rapids, MN: Cardinal Clash, Bantam A; Contact Steve Ellenson (763) 464-0690 or sponsorcryha@gmail.com or visit www.coonrapidshockey.com/2018-19clash 9-11 Duluth, MN: Gales of November, PeeWee AA; Contact Brandee Lian (218) 213-1959 or deyhchockey@gmail.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 9-11 Duluth, MN: Tommy Williams Invitational, Bantam AA; Contact Steve Pitoscia (218) 341-5200 or spitoscia@gmail.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 9-11 Eden Prairie, MN: Season Premiere Kick Off, Girls 12U A & B; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ephockey.com or visit www.ephockey.com 9-11 Faribault, MN: Bantam A & B; Contact Pat Nesburg at fhatournaments@gmail.com or visit www.faribaulthockey.com 9-11 Forest Lake, MN: Ranger Classic, PeeWee B2 & C; Contact Dave Clark at tournaments@ flhockey.org or visit www.flhockey.org 9-11 Hibbing, MN: PeeWee A/AA Scrimmage; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org/tournaments

Tournament Calendar

9-11 Hibbing, MN: Bantam B Scrimmage; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org/tournaments 9-11 Inver Grove Heights, MN: Girls 12U A & B; Contact Jen Kurowski (651) 206-7547 or ighhagirlstourney@gmail.com or visit ighhockey.sportngin.com 9-11 Luverne, MN: Big South Conference Showcase Tournament, Bantam A; Contact Eric Edstrom (507) 380-1002 or ericedstrom@hotmail.com or visit www.luvernehockey.com 9-11 Moorhead, MN: Spud Shootout, PeeWee B; Visit www.moorheadyouthhockey.com 9-11 Northfield, MN: Jesse James Showdown, PeeWee A; Contact tournamentdirector@ northfieldhockey.net or visit www.northfieldhockey.net 9-11 Spirit Lake, IA: Boji Mammoth JV/Jr. Gold B Preseason Icebreaker; Contact Brandi Danielson (712) 330-7110 or brandid@whatakitchen.com or visit www.bojibayice.com 9-11 Spring Lake Park, MN: 36th Annual Panther Classic, PeeWee A & B; Contact Michelle Rice at ricemichelle88@gmail.com or visit www.slpyha.org 9-11 Superior, WI: Mite 1; Contact Steve Nelson at steve@sahahockey.com or visit www.sahahockey.com 10-11 Sioux Falls, SD: Squirt A Jamboree; Contact Brian Dozark (605) 220-4032 or brian.dozark@ sfflyers.com or visit www.siouxfallsflyers.com 16-18 Albert Lea, MN: Bantam A; Contact alyhatournamentdirector@gmail.com or visit www.albertlea.pucksystems2.com 16-18 Blaine, MN: All American Girls; 10U A, 10U B, 12U A, 12U B, 15U A; Contact Kristi King (763) 7855649 or kking@superrink.org or visit www.nscsports.org/ allamericanhockey 16-18 Breezy Point, MN: Breezy Point Ice Fest, Girls 12U B; Contact (218) 568-5678 or visit www.breezypointsports.com 16-18 Duluth, MN: Portman Thanksgiving Tournament, Squirt A & B; Contact Gregg McCall (218) 3102674 or portmanhockey@gmail.com or visit www.duluthhockey.com 16-18 Grand Rapids, MN: Girls 12U B; Contact Colleen Forrest at grhockey55744@yahoo.com or visit www.grhockey.com 16-18 Hibbing, MN: PeeWee B Scrimmage; Contact hibbingchisholmyouthhockey@gmail.com or visit www.hcyha.org/tournaments 16-18 Hopkins, MN: 43rd Annual Thanksgiving Tournament, Girls 12U A, 12U B, 10U A, 10U B; Contact Angie Quale (952) 451-4077 or arquale@comcast.net or visit www.hopkinshockey.com 16-18 Mankato, MN: Girls 12U B & 10U B; Contact Kcarie Sing at kcarie.sing@gmail.com or visit www.mankatohockey.com 16-18 Mason City, IA: River City Rumble, Bantam/Squirt; Contact Jennifer Pearce at jpearce1206@ gmail.com or visit www.mcmohawkhockey.com 16-18 Redwood Falls, MN: PeeWee A/B; Contact Jessica Schmidt (320) 296-4948 or rahatournaments@ gmail.com or visit www.redwoodareahockey.com 16-18 Richmond, MN: Bantam B; Contact Michelle at (952) 484-5479 or riverlakestourneys@ gmail.com or visit www.riverlakeshockey.com 16-18 Roseau, MN: Girls 12U A; Contact Bill Lund (218) 689-0636 or visit www.roseauhockeyonline.com 16-18 Spirit Lake, IA: Sticks and Slides, PeeWee B; Contact Brandi Danielson (712) 330-7110 or brandid@whatakitchen.com or visit www.bojibayice.com 16-18 Walker, MN: Leech Lake Rumble on Ice; Girls 10U; Contact Jim Archibald at jim@leisurehotel.com or visit www.rumbleonice.com

16-18 Windom, MN: Battle in the Barn, Bantam B; Contact Amy Pigman (507) 841-1789 or visit www.windomhockey.com 17-18 Fergus Falls, MN: Girls 10U A & B; Contact Darren Krein (701) 640-6980 or d3krein@gmail.com or visit www.fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com 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 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 duluthhockey.com 23-25 Eagan, MN: Thanksgiving Shootout, Bantam B2, PeeWee B2; Contact Mike Jellen (651) 338-4422 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

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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 30-1 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 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

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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 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 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 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 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 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

www.stateofhockey.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 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 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

www.stateofhockey.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

Tournament Calendar 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

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

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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

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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

Tournament Calendar 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

www.stateofhockey.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 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

www.stateofhockey.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 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

Tournament Calendar 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 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 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

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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

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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: 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

Tournament Calendar 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 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 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 mayrasports.com

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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 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 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 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) 343-1498 or shea@vikingelectric.com or visit 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

www.stateofhockey.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 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 Eveleth, MN: 1st Annual Kirja Kishel Memorial Tournament, Girls 12U B; Contact Jen Waldron (218) 780-3683 or waldron1304@gmail.com or visit www.evelethyouthhockey.com 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

Tournament Calendar 14-17 Eden Prairie, MN: Prairie Madness, Bantam C, PeeWee C, Squirt C; Contact Shelly Heggestad at tournaments@ephockey.com or visit ephockey.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) 6628243 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 www.sahahockey.com

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23-25 Fergus Falls, MN: Girls 8U; Contact Darren Krein (701) 640-6980 or d3krein@gmail.com or visit www.fergusfallshockey.pucksystems.com

MAY 2019 MARCH 2019 5-7 Blaine, MN: Ironman Adult Tournament, Men’s B, C, CII & D; Contact Eric Besse (763) 717-3210 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 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

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 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 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

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

AUGUST 2019 APRIL 2019 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 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 26-28 Green Bay, WI: Cheese Cup, Boys 20042006, Girls 10U, 12U & 14U; Contact Don Chilson (920) 403-2000 or donchilson@netnet.net

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 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 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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continued from page 11 something we always talk about, hockey sometimes comes down to being a game of inches. Just having a good locker room full of good character, I think that’s something that is important and something I like a lot about this team.”

Yes, it’s early. Still, it’s hard to ignore Minnesota State’s start and the obvious fact that while good, as the season moves forward they will most certainly continue to get better. With series’ sweeps over Boston University, Alaska and Minnesota, and a

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series’ spilt at North Dakota already under their belt, the Mavericks now set their sights on their conference schedule with 10 straight WCHA games before locking horns with Minnesota Duluth in late December.

Fans in Mankato feel that while last season belonged to the Bulldogs, this season just might be the year of the Maverick. Judging by what we have seen so far, how can you blame them?

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1 ORONO 2 Alexandria 3 Hermantown 4 Mahtomedi 5 Greenway 6 St. Cloud Cathedral 7 Mound Westonka 8 East Grand Forks 9 Sartell-St. Stephen 10 Virginia/MI-B 11 Minneapolis 12 Delano 13 Thief River Falls 14 Monticello 15 Simley 16 Warroad 17 South St. Paul 18 North Branch 19 Mankato East/Loyola 20 Litchfield/D-C

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1 OSSEO/MAPLE GROVE 2 Eden Prairie 3 Minnetonka 4 Wayzata 5 Cloquet 6 Rosemount 7 Centennial 8 Hermantown 9 Grand Rapids 10 Andover 11 Mahtomedi 12 Chaska/Chanhassen 13 Prior Lake/Savage 14 Sibley 15 Lakeville North 16 St. Michael-Albertville 17 Edina 18 White Bear Lake 19 Duluth East 20 Champlin Park

1 EDINA 2 Cottage Grove 3 East Grand Forks 4 Osseo/Maple Grove 5 Roseville 6 Sartell 7 St. Paul Capitals 8 Owatonna 9 Little Falls 10 Duluth Denfeld 11 Tartan 12 Minnetonka 13 Delano 14 Warroad 15 Eveleth-Gilbert/ME 16 Armstrong/Cooper 17 Virginia 18 Wayzata 19 Litchfield/D-C 20 Hutchinson

1 EDINA WHITE 2 Osseo/Maple Grove 3 Morris/Benson 4 Moorhead Black 5 Wayzata 6 Minnetonka 7 Lakeville North 8 St. Paul Capitals 9 Forest Lake 10 Hastings 11 Edina Green 12 Crookston 13 Grand Rapids 14 Elk River 15 Waconia 16 Prior Lake/Savage 17 St. Cloud Red 18 Becker Big Lake 19 Owatonna 20 North Shore

1 WOODBURY 2 Hermantown 3 Moorhead 4 Stillwater 5 Osseo/Maple Grove 6 Chaska/Chanhassen 7 Edina 8 Rosemount 9 Rogers 10 Andover 11 Minnetonka 12 Blaine 13 Duluth East 14 Rochester 15 Champlin Park 16 Mahtomedi 17 Farmington 18 Prior Lake/Savage 19 Eastview 20 Eden Prairie

1 WARROAD 2 Sartell 3 Alexandria 4 Osseo/Maple Grove 5 Duluth Denfeld 6 Apple Valley 7 Stillwater 8 Chaska/Chanhassen 9 Minneapolis 10 Chisago Lakes 11 Forest Lake 12 Fergus Falls 13 Cottage Grove 14 Delano 15 Luverne 16 East Grand Forks 17 Tartan 18 Sibley 19 Burnsville 20 Coon Rapids

1 EDINA GREEN 2 Farmington 3 Wayzata Gold 4 Chaska/Chan Gold 5 OMGHA Black 6 Lakeville South 7 Morris/Benson/Silver 8 Lake of the Woods 9 Moorhead Black 10 Stillwater 11 Buffalo Black 12 Edina White 13 Waconia 14 St. Francis-North Branch 15 White Bear Lake Black 16 Pine City 17 Champlin Park 18 Rochester Red 19 St. Cloud Red 20 Winona

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GIRLS 12U A FINAL

GIRLS 12U B FINAL

1 STILLWATER RED 2 Minnetonka 3 Stillwater Black 4 St.Thomas Academy 5 Eagan 6 Centennial Black 7 Wayzata 8 Lakeville 9 Edina 10 Centennial Red

1 WAYZATA 2 Osseo/Maple Grove 3 Edina 4 Blaine 5 White Bear Lake

1 EDINA GREEN 2 Proctor/Hermantown 3 Minnetonka Black 4 Centennial 5 Alexandria 6 Roseville/St. Paul 7 St. Cloud 8 Woodbury Black 9 Wayzata Blue 10 Edina White

1 CHAMPLIN PARK/CR 2 Alexandria 3 Edina 4 Osseo/Maple Grove 5 Shakopee 6 Mankato 7 Roseville/St. Paul 8 Stillwater 9 Mahtomedi 10 Sartell

1 EDINA 2 Blake 3 Andover 4 Hill-Murray 5 Wayzata 6 Minnetonka 7 Forest Lake 8 Maple Grove 9 Eden Prairie 10 White Bear Lake 11 Brainerd/Little Falls 12 Eagan 13 Centennial 14 Blaine 15 Roseau 16 Cretin-Derham Hall 17 Farmington 18 Lakeville South 19 Mounds View 20 Grand Rapids/Greenway

HS GIRLS A PRESEASON 1 BRECK 2 Warroad 3 Alexandria 4 South St. Paul 5 Proctor/Hermantown 6 St. Paul United 7 Thief River Falls 8 Delano/Rockford 9 Duluth Marshall 10 East Grand Forks 11 Rochester Lourdes 12 Mahtomedi 13 Hutchinson 14 Hibbing/Chisholm 15 Mound Westonka 16 Fergus Falls 17 New Ulm 18 Red Wing 19 Cloquet-Esko-Carlton 20 River Lakes

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JUNIOR GOLD B FINAL 1 ST. THOMAS ACAD. 2 Edina White 3 Elk River Black 4 Minnetonka Blue 5 Duluth 6 Woodbury 7 Prior Lake Navy 8 Edina Green 9 Eastview 10 Burnsville

1 STILLWATER RED 2 New Ulm/Sleepy Eye 3 Hibbing/Chisholm 4 Eagan/IGH Blue 5 Hutchinson 6 Moose Lake 7 Litchfield/D-C 8 Stillwater Black 9 Armstrong/Cooper 10 Edina White

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