Class A Guy Rankings: 1/19/2025
It wasn’t a week with a ton of movement, but it was clarifying at times, as some season themes reemerged for teams in Class A and a 612 crew finally broke into the Top 10….
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Francisco’s Fortress in Hermantown
It’s time we start recognizing Bryce Francisco as a top goaltender in Minnesota as the Hermantown junior has been sensational this season, posting a 9-2-3 record, 1.30 GAA and .955 SV%. Bryce is a highly…
Class A Guy Rankings: 1/12/2025
It was a chaotic week within Class A and in the end going back to an old reliable program at #1 with some new faces entering the lower part of the Top 10. Week #8…
Backchecking Minnesota Hockey: 1/8/2025
A look at some news and notes from around the State of Hockey -Henry Lechner is leading the state in goals with 25 through 13 games played, making 50 well within reach for the season….
Class A Guy Rankings: 12/22/2024
A new unbeaten #1 team emerges this week and while the Top 3 remain solid it’s a muddled mess after that 4-20 in Class A. The holiday break will offer us plenty of good matchups…
Backchecking 12/18/2024: News and Stats from around the state
St. Thomas Academy’s Michael Mikan has committed to play his college hockey at Harvard. The junior forward currently has 21 points for the 7-0 Cadets. Speaking of the Cadets, they are averaging 10.14 goals per…
Quick Takes From Around the State
With hockey in full swing, here are a couple of players making an impact at the high school level and beyond. East Grand Forks native Brock Shultz has committed to the University of St. Thomas….
Class A Guy’s Rankings: 12/15/2024
The top three 7A teams held steady this week, but the Moose are charging in and after that, there was plenty of movement. Week #4 Rankings Below: 1. Hermantown (4-1-2) Past Week Results: T 2-2…
Cooper Simpson Scores 100th Career High School Goal
Cooper Simpson scored his 100th career Minnesota State High School Hockey goal on Thursday night, becoming just the third Class AA player to accomplish this milestone over the past 10 years. The Shakopee forward scored…
Better Than Advertised
Players and teams that have exceeded expectations early in the Minnesota State High School Season. Goalies find him Rudh: Jackson Rudh has 19 points over his first 5 games with St. Thomas Academy. Jackson has…