Top 10 Class AA Rankings for 11/28/2022. Rogers hold the top spot but Minnetonka and Wayzata are both unbeaten and have been very impressive in the early stages of the season. For more rankings, news, and prospect information, follow @MNHOCKEYLIFE on Twitter.
1. Rogers, Record 3-0, Last Week Rank: #1
Sam Ranallo became the all-time leading scorer for Rogers this week as he has them rolling at a 3-0 start. The game against #4 Andover on Thursday will tell us a lot about this Rogers team. Sophomore’s Parker Deschene, Mason Jenson, and Keaton Weis have all looked great up front for Rogers, giving them the scoring depth they need for the long haul.
D1 Commitments- Chase Cheslock, University of St. Thomas
NHL Central Scouting- Chase Cheslock, ‘C’ Player to Watch
2. Minnetonka, Record: 4-0, Last Week Rank: #2
Wins over #2 Andover 4-1, and over Rochester Mayo 8-2
They are pressing hard for the top spot in the rankings as they are 4-0 and have outscored their opponents 23-4. This team is talented, strong, and deep.
D1 Commitments- Javon Moore, University of Minnesota; John Stout, University of Minnesota-Duluth; Alex Lunski, University of St. Thomas; Sam Scheetz, University of Vermont
NHL Central Scouting- None
3. Wayzaya, Record: 3-0, Last Week Rank #5
Quality forwards, stingy defense, and one of the best goalies in the state. Yep, they are here to stay.
D1 Commitments- None
NHL Central Scouting- None
4. Andover, Record: 3-1, Last Week Rank #6
Great bounce back week after their loss to Minnetonka, including a 7-2 win over a good Moorhead team.
D1 Commitments- Gavyn Thoreson, St. Cloud State University; Cayden Casey, St. Lawrence University; Cooper Conway, Colorado College
NHL Central Scouting- Gavyn Thoreson, ‘C’ Player to Watch; Cayden Casey, ‘C’ Player to Watch; Cooper Conway, ‘C’ Player to Watch
5. Benilde-St. Margaret’s, Record: 1-1, Last Week Rank #3
They lost to Edina by a goal, no panic yet.
D1 Commitments- None
NHL Central Scouting- None
6. St. Thomas Academy Record: 3-0, Last Week Rank #8
3-0 and a couple of games they should win over Blake and Simley this week, but they have targets on their back after a hot start.
D1 Commitments- None
NHL Central Scouting- None
7. Lakeville South, Record: 1-1 Last Week Rank #4
Lost to Rogers, the #1 team in the state.
D1 Commitments- none
NHL Central Scouting- none
8. Maple Grove Record: 1-1, Last Week Rank #7
The loss to Stillwater hurts, but it’s early December, they’ll be alright.
D1 Commitments- Finn Brink, University of Wisconsin; Landen Gunderson, Western Michigan University
NHL Central Scouting- Landen Gunderson, ‘C’ Player to Watch
9. Chanhassen, Record: 2-1, Last Week Rank #10
Beat Sartell 9-1 and look like the force we thought they would be. They play their rival Chaska and have powerful Minnetonka this week, it’s sink or swim time.
D1 Commitments- Gavin Uhlenkamp, University of Wisconsin
NHL Central Scouting- None
10. Hill-Murray, Record: 1-1 Last Week Rank #9
They beat Eden Prairie and then lost to Hermantown. Watch for them to climb the rankings in the coming weeks.
D1 Commitment- Ben Miller, Northeastern
NHL Central Scouting-None