State High School Tournament

[DrJuice1980]

Guess I'm in the 1%, until you have been a part of a school and program like St Thomas you will never understand.

Do they teach class there? Doesn't look like they do.

[DinnerPail]

A lot more then on here

[OnAFly]

Well DP, I guess you're right. I don't understand. GO HERMANTOWN!!!

[uffdapete]

Guess I'm in the 1%, until you have been a part of a school and program like St Thomas you will never understand.

Guess I'm in the 99% that's glad they were never part of a school or program like that.

[DTro]

This DE vs CE game is more like it! Much better game to watch.

[walleyeking19]

This DE vs CE game is more like it! Much better game to watch.

I agree! The players look faster and it's just better all around hockey. I love the state tournament!

[DrJuice1980]

A lot more then on here

I guess putting on that neat little cadet uniform gave you enough confidence to think you were first class material. Also gave you that tough guy edge. Wish I went there... Always wanted to think I was better than anybody else.

Sorry, it's just too easy.

[DrJuice1980]

Hope this HM/Wayzata game is as good as the previous. I think HM will take it though.

[DinnerPail]

[quote name='DrJuice1980I guess putting on that neat little cadet uniform gave you enough confidence to think you were first class material. Also gave you that tough guy edge. Wish I went there... Always wanted to think I was better than anybody else.

Sorry' date=' it's just too easy. [/quote']

Never said I wore a uniform or said I was better than anyone else.

Just saying if you where to spend some time with some of these young men you would have a different opinion.

[PierBridge]

I guess I have to take Hill as it's really tough to root for Edina.

[Bear55]

I guess I have to take Hill as it's really tough to root for Edina.

Tough year to be a hockey fan, Hermantown is giving me a little hope right now but lots of time left.

[Bear55]

Just saying if you where to spend some time with some of these young men you would have a different opinion.

DP don't take offense, no one is really dissing the school itself or the kids. More so the hockey program which is long overdue to be playing with the best in the state. I'm sure the coaches on the kids have wanted to move up to AA for a while now and finally it will happen next year.

[DrJuice1980]

The coaches are in control of playing with no class. 12-0, 11-0 is just flat out poor sportsmanship. There is just no need for that at all. Gosh I hope Hermantown doesn't lose this one.

[DTro]

Think Bruce is going to have a couple drinks tonight? Unfortunate call at the end.

[harvey lee]

Question, why in the first period when the hermantown skater was 1-0 and tripped did they not get a penalty shot? Sanme thing the day before in another game and that was a penalty shot.

Then right before the last winning goal, STA held or neck collared a Hermanrtown guy in front of the net yet no penalty.

I notice at least 3 penalty's in the 3rd peropd that could have been called on STA but they let them go. Ok, thats fine, lets play to see who wins and then Hermantown gets the box.

I'm lost and speechless to say the least.

[certified jumbo]

What a dissappointing hockey tournament. Its almost turned into a joke. This was the best tourney there was at one time, but not anymore. The private schools have taken over and theres no parity in the game at all.

What a joke of a call on Hermantown at the end. Who makes that call in a state title game?? Then no call on the blantent hold just prior to STA game winning goal. STA fans can enjoy there cake.

[Bear55]

Gosh I hope Hermantown doesn't lose this one.

Feel sick right now. Have to give Hermantown credit for playing a heck of a game, just too bad they couldn't pull off the upset.

STA... well they get about as much credit as I would give Hill Murray for moving down to single A and winning 3 titles in a row.

[harvey lee]

I have played and watched hockey for close to 45 years. I have never seen a championship game where the refs had a hand in the final outcome.

You would have thought STA brought the refs.

I never like it when a person blames a loss on the refs and even without the bad calls, STA still may have won but why hand it to them???????

[DTro]

Plain and simple, if you are going to have a 2 class system, which you shouldn't in the first place, then private schools belong in AA. Bottom line.

[OnAFly]

Private schools shouldn't play in the tourney to begin with.

[ole]

I have played and watched hockey for close to 45 years. I have never seen a championship game where the refs had a hand in the final outcome.

After getting my first chance to see the penalty, I have to agree. Tight game in OT for the championship, What a joke. If you have to call a penalty, it should be a darn clear one!

[fishing tech]

Not a fan of private schools, I prefer to call them money schools along with Eden prairie, Edina, woodbury, tonka, Wayzata. You get the hint. Families from these cities tend to have higher income and can afford the extra camps and AAA teams and such. They can also afford private schools or a second home/apartment in another townso their son can play in that association.

There was 3 kids on STA that I have coached over the years. 2 of which are very fine young men a 1 is a #@$%!^. These kids act like their parents.

Having 2 boys of my own that played with or against most of these kids in the tourney you get to know who is a real a$$ and who is down to earth.

I wish these kids would stay and play where they are suppose to but That won't happen so I just keep rooting for the public schools. Except Edina. I have another kid I coached playing for Hill, I won't watch the game because I can't stand either team. I will watch the Gophers and hope the HS game gets cancelled after 10 OT's. lol

So now the fight begins, what section will STA end up in. No one wants them. District 8 was forced to take their B bantam team about 4-5 years ago.

[certified jumbo]

Happy to see bruce laplant speak his mind after the game in the press conference. No doubt the MN state high school league will either put a letter in his file or penalize him, but kudos to him for speaking his mind.

His small town team had to compete against a team of all stars from WI, KA, MO and players across MN. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that isn't fair. I'm glad he shared his comments....

[DTro]

[DrJuice1980]

DTro, did it change your thoughts a little on having 2 classes? I think the 2 class system is just fine now that STA is no longer single A. Other sports have multiple classes, gives those small towns hope. Could you imagine EP football going up against a AA school?