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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Minnesota high school hockey: 2009-2010 Section 8AA Preview

1AA
2AA
3AA
4AA
5AA
6AA
7AA
8AA
Class AA Top 10
1A
2A
3A
4A
5A
6A
7A
8A
Class A Top 10

Section 8AA
Lead Scorer #1
Lead Scorer #2
Lead Scorer #3
Goaltender
Roseau
Adam Knochenmus
Shane Omdahl
Cole Kostrzewski
Ethan Kvidt
Bemidji
Jesse Nemgar
Max Hazelton
Mike Rees
Jeremiah Graves
Moorhead
Braden Rahman
Quinn Buckellew
Kyle Kraemer
Logan Marks
Brainerd/Pillager/Pierz
Josh Archibald
Brett Jenkins
Matt Pohlkamp
Reid Mimmack
St. Cloud Tech
Jobe Peterson
Brandon Reinholz
Mitch Hall
Lundell/Patten
Monticello/A/ML
Evan Hesse
Tom Mitchell
Gage Torrel
TBD
Buffalo
Josh Gaughan
Nick Jones
Byron Tryggeseth
Blake Schmidt
River Lakes
Jess Engquist
Joseph Griffin
Joe Grotsun
Tyler Sieben
Becker/Big Lake
Josh Arbogast
Logan Carlson
Brian Dolecki
Alex Darsow

1. Roseau Rams
2008-2009 Record: 15-10-3
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Moorhead, 5-2, in the Section 8AA Championship

Returning Forwards: 8
Returning Defense: 3
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Ethan Kvidt

Forwards
:
Adam Knochenmus (12) - 32 goals | 28 games
Shane Omdahl (11) - 13 goals | 28 games
Cole Kostrzewski (12) - 10 goals | 28 games
Kevin Erickson (12) - 8 goals | 20 games
Trevor Baumgartner (12) - 2 goals | 28 games
Travis Connell (12) - 2 goals | 21 games
Brandon Gunderson (10) - 1 goal | 5 games
Mike Johnson (11) - 0 goals | 14 games

Defensemen:
Tim Tesarek (12) - 1 goals | 26 games
Brandon Gunderson (10) - 1 goal | 5 games
Taylor Hedlund (12) - 0 goals | 22 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Ethan Kvidt (12) | 8-5-2, 2.27 GAA, .903 Save %

2. Bemidji Lumberjacks
2008-2009 Record: 14-12-1
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Thief River Falls, 6-1, in the Section 8A semifinals

Returning Forwards: 6
Returning Defense: 6
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Jeremiah Graves

Forwards
:
Jesse Nemgar (12) - 13 goals | 26 games
Rylee Curb (12) - 9 goals | 26 games
Max Hazelton (11) - 8 goals | 25 games
Mike Rees (12) - 8 goals | 26 games
Lucas Phillips (12) - 7 goals | 26 games
Luke Burns (12) - 3 goals | 26 games

Defensemen:
Braden Devescovi (10) - 7 goals | 26 games
Isaac Bitter (11) - 4 goals | 26 games
Kevin Larson (12) - 3 goals | 25 games
Will Bruestle (11) - 2 goals | 26 games
Joseph Welle (12) - 1 goal | 25 games
Matt Hietala (12) - 1 goal | 26 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Jeremiah Graves (11) | 3-4-0, 2.71 GAA, .900 Save %

3. Moorhead Spuds
2008-2009 Record: 17-10-3
2008-2009 Finish: 2nd place finish in the Class AA State Tournament

Returning Forwards: 9
Returning Defense: 2
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Logan Marks

Forwards
:
Quinn Buckellew (12) - 11 goals | 30 games
Braden Rahman (12) - 10 goals | 30 games
Tyler Larson (12) - 6 goals | 28 games
Kyle Kraemer (12) - 5 goals | 30 games
Lucas Henry (12) - 5 goals | 30 games
Cody Wilder (12) - 2 goals | 29 games
Andrew Vandal (12) - 1 goal | 22 games
Brandon MacLeod (12) - 1 goal | 28 games
Ben Doda (11) - 0 goals | 24 games

Defensemen:
Lucas Melquist (12) - 0 goals | 30 games
Nate Thompson (12) - 1 goal | 30 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Logan Marks (12) | 5-9-3, 2.49 GAA, .901 Save %
Michael Bitzer (10) | 7-0-0, 1.98 GAA, .910 Save %

4. Brainerd/Pillager/Pierz Warriors
2008-2009 Record: 10-16-0
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Buffalo, 6-2, in the Section 8AA quarterfinals

Returning Forwards: 10
Returning Defense: 4
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Reid Mimmack

Forwards
:
Josh Archibald (11) - 13 goals | 26 games
Matt Pohlkamp (10) - 11 goals | 26 games
Brett Jenkins (12) - 9 goals | 26 games
Michael Rinio (12) - 5 goals | 24 games
Bren Smith (12) - 4 goals | 26 games
Mason Fussy (11) - 4 goals | 26 games
Jordan Posch (12) - 2 goals | 21 games
John McLeod (12) - 1 goal | 3 games
Zach Pohlkamp (12) - 0 goals | 18 games
Nick Laber (12) - 0 goals | 16 games

Defensemen:
Tate Rusk (12) - 4 goals | 26 games
Brad Wolhart (12) - 1 goal | 25 games
Sean Halverson (12) - 0 goals | 26 games
Michael Monda (12) - 0 goals | 23 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Ried Mimmack (12) | 9-15-0, 3.19 GAA, .909 Save %

5. St. Cloud Tech Tigers
2008-2009 Record: 14-10-3
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Roseau, 3-2 in OT, in the Section 8AA semifinals

Returning Forwards: 7
Returning Defense: 1
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Cole Lundell & Al Patten

Forwards
:
Jobe Peterson (11) - 12 goals | 26 games
Brandon Reinholz (11) - 8 goals | 23 games
Mitch Hall (11) - 6 goals | 23 games
Matt Hansen (11) - 5 goals | 21 games
Blake Vogel (12) - 3 goals | 26 games
Alex Kennedy (12) - 2 goals | 22 games
Ryan Heaton (11) - 1 goal | 20 games

Defensemen:
Dylan Orthaus (11) - 0 goals | 23 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Cole Lundell (12) | 9-4-1, 2.94 GAA, .878 Save %
Al Patten (11) | 4-5-2, 3.09 GAA, .880 Save %

6. Monticello/Annandale/Maple Lake Stars
2008-2009 Record: 12-14-1
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Roseau, 10-0, in the Section 8AA quarterfinals

Returning Forwards: 8
Returning Defense: 4
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Three goaltenders shared time last year

Forwards
:
Evan Hesse (11) - 17 goals | 27 games
Gage Torrel (10) - 12 goals | 25 games
Donald Bush (11) - 5 goals | 27 games
Tanner Bell (12) - 3 goals | 18 games
Ben Brion (12) - 2 goals | 22 games
Tommy Tessier (11) - 2 goals | 13 games
Taylor Tollefson (12) - 1 goal | 11 games
Jake Lindenfelser (12) - 1 goal | 14 games

Defensemen:
Tom Mitchell (12) - 10 goals | 26 games
Dan Jensen (11) - 2 goals | 27 games
Kyle Heiber (12) - 2 goals | 27 games
Blake Williams (11) - 0 goals | 15 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Gary Welch (12) | 6-6-0, 3.51 GAA, .840 Save %
Trent Mauer (12) | 3-4-1, 3.62 GAA, .891 Save %
Aaron Sohler (10) | 2-3-0, 3.94 GAA, .828 Save %
Phil Sundblad (11) | 1-0-0, 0.00 GAA, 1.000 Save %

7. Buffalo Bison
2008-2009 Record: 15-12-0
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Moorhead, 4-0, in the Section 8AA semifinals

Returning Forwards: 4
Returning Defense: 3
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Blake Schmidt

Forwards
:
Josh Gaughan (12) - 16 goals | 27 games
Nick Jones (11) - 4 goals | 26 games
Austin Perkins (12) - 2 goals | 23 games
Billy Ogdahl (12) - 1 goal | 27 games

Defensemen:
Byron 'Buzz' Tryggeseth (12) - 4 goals | 25 games
Sam Klein (10) - 3 goals | 27 games
Justin Ostgard (12) - 0 goals | 27 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Blake Schmidt (10) | 5-7-0, 4.87 GAA, .853 Save %
Jake Adams (11) | 3-0-0, 3.33 GAA, .882 Save %

8. River Lakes Stars
2008-2009 Record: 9-17-1
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Moorhead, 8-0, in the Section 8AA quarterfinals

Returning Forwards: 7
Returning Defense: 2
Returning Goaltending: No

Forwards
:
Jess Engquist (12) - 10 goals | 27 games
Joseph Griffin (12) - 7 goals | 27 games
Joe Grotsun (11) - 6 goals | 27 games
Jonathan Cole (12) - 6 goals | 27 games
Payton Cogelow-Ruter (10) - 5 goals | 27 games
Jesse Caldwell (12) - 4 goals | 27 games
Dillon Hedman (12) - 0 goals | 17 games

Defensemen:
Robert Reichel (12) - 0 goals | 22 games
Tyler Cebulla (12) - 0 goals | 21 games
Dillon Hedman (12) - 0 goals | 17 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
To be determined | Tyler Sieben graduated

9. Becker/Big Lake Eagles
2008-2009 Record: 2-21-0
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to River Lakes, 4-1, in the Section 8AA first round

Returning Forwards: 9
Returning Defense: 2
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Alex Darsow

Forwards
:
Josh Arbogast (11) - 4 goals | 20 games
Jake Campbell (12) - 2 goals | 19 games
Matt Green (11) - 1 goal | 21 games
Logan Carlson (11) - 1 goal | 21 games
Zach Johanns (10) - 1 goal | 20 games
Brian Dolecki (11) - 0 goals | 21 games
Dylan Harlicker (11) - 0 goals | 21 games
Jim Rogers (11) - 0 goals | 21 games
Matthew Molus (12) - 0 goals | 20 games

Defensemen:
Kyle Marsolek (12) - 1 goal | 20 games
Levi Monson (10) - 0 goals | 17 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Alex Darsow (10) | 0-5-0, 5.25 GAA, .873 Save %