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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Minnesota high school hockey: 2009-2010 Section 1A 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 1A
Lead Scorer #1
Lead Scorer #2
Lead Scorer #3
Goaltender
Red Wing
Patrick Noesen
Josh Mensing
Jake Oborsky
Sam Amendolar
New Prague
Darrin Lapic
Thomas Fadden
Zach Adams
Joe Morris
Faribault
Sean Lipinski
Bo Putrah
Ryan Dwyer
Wyatt Andreas
Rochester Lourdes
Rory Vesel
Bradyn Chezick
Alex Kurth
Nick Heimer
Albert Lea
Tyler Bradley
Casey Marka
Dillon Stolt
John Wrolson
Mankato West
Matt Campbell
Jace Leiferman
Drew Weber
Jake Kaufman
Mankato East/Loyola
Dan Billiar
Ryan Willaert
Taylor Reis
Lucas Weihe
Waseca
Blake Malecha
Brad McIntosh
Patrick O'Neil
TBD
La Crescent
Evan Friedl
Jordan Gittens
Gabe McDowell
TBD
Northfield
Alex Pumper
Jared Docken
Jordan Crawford
Nate Finger
Austin
Adam McMasters
Derek McMasters
Shayne Figliola
Aaron Dooley

1. Red Wing Wingers
2008-2009 Record: 20-8-0
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Rochester Lourdes, 3-2, in the Section 1A Championship

Returning Forwards: 8
Returning Defense: 3
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Sam Amendolar

Forwards:
Patrick Noesen (12) - 22 goals | 28 games
Josh Mensing (12) - 15 goals | 28 games
Jake Oborsky (10) - 7 goals | 28 games
Marcus Noesen (10) - 3 goals | 25 games
Jared Nelson (12) - 1 goal | 28 games
Kas Mapel (12) - 1 goal | 22 games
Dan D'Quisto (12) - 0 goals | 24 games
Austin Anderson (12) - 0 goals | 20 games

Defensemen:
Michael Stegora (10) - 2 goals | 23 games
Jack Strusz (10) - 0 goals | 25 games
Henry Jaeger (12) - 0 goals | 21 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Sam Amendolar (11) | 17-7-0, 2.39 GAA, .892 Save %
Abe Rohan (12) | 0-0-0, 4.50, GAA, .625 Save %

2. New Prague Trojans
2008-2009 Record: 18-9-0
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Rochester Lourdes, 4-0, in the Section 1A semifinals

Returning Forwards: 9
Returning Defense: 7
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Joe Morris

Forwards:
Darrin Lapic (11) - 17 goals | 27 games
Tyler Witty (12) - 7 goals | 25 games
Thomas Fadden (12) - 6 goals | 27 games
Jordan Hollicky (10) - 5 goals | 26 games
Curt Brezina (11) - 5 goals | 27 games
Chris Meyer (12) - 1 goal | 27 games
Tony Schmitz (12) - 0 goals | 27 games
Cole Mason (11) - 0 goals | 23 games
Mitch Krueger (12) - 0 goals | 16 games

Defensemen:
Zach Adams (11) - 2 goals | 27 games
Sam Olson (12) - 2 goals | 24 games
Adam Corr (11) - 1 goal | 27 games
Cody Meyer (9) - 1 goal | 27 games
James Oak (11) - 0 goals | 27 games
Tanner Smith (11) - 0 goals | 23 games
Sam Milbrandt (11) - 0 goals | 17 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Joe Morris (10) | 11-6-0, 2.94 GAA, .878 Save %
Sam Cassidy (12) | 5-2-0, 4.35 GAA, .821 Save %

3. Faribault Falcons
2008-2009 Record: 13-13-1
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Rochester Lourdes, 3-2 OT, in the Section 1A semifinals

Returning Forwards: 6
Returning Defense: 6
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Wyatt Andreas

Forwards:
Sean Lipinski (11) - 23 goals | 27 games
Bo Putrah (12) - 16 goals | 27 games
Ryan Dwyer (12) - 14 goals | 27 games
Jack Helgeson (11) - 8 goals | 27 games
Garrett Gulsvig (12) - 5 goals | 19 games
Colbey Hullett (11) - 1 goal | 24 games

Defensemen:
Dan Mahoney (12) - 6 goals | 27 games
Brandon Teske (11) - 5 goals | 25 games
George Richie (12) - 4 goals | 26 games
Nick Murray (12) - 3 goals | 25 games
Brandon Parker (10) - 1 goal | 27 games
Trevor Bisping (11) - 0 goals | 24 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Wyatt Andreas (12) | 8-7-1, 3.56 GAA, .864 Save %
Josh Sorenson (12) | 0-1-0, 4.81 GAA, .853 Save %

4. Rochester Lourdes Eagles
2008-2009 Record: 22-8-0
2008-2009 Finish: 5th place finish in the Class A State Tournament

Returning Forwards: 5
Returning Defense: 3
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Nick Heimer

Forwards:
Bradyn Chezick (12) - 12 goals | 29 games
Alex Kurth (12) - 5 goals | 30 games
Nick Schoeberl (12) - 0 goals | 30 games
Brian Wasz (11) - 0 goals | 28 games
Brett Dennis (12) - 0 goals | 28 games

Defensemen:
Rory Vesel (11) - 3 goals | 30 games
Matt Roth (12) - 2 goals | 30 games
Sam Slightam (11) - 2 goals | 30 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Nick Heimer (11) | 13-7-0, 2.14 GAA, .874 Save %

5. Albert Lea Tigers
2008-2009 Record: 18-9-0
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Red Wing, 5-3, in the Section 1A semifinals

Returning Forwards: 7
Returning Defense: 4
Returning Goaltending: Yes | John Wrolson

Forwards:
Tyler Brackey (12) - 10 goals | 27 games
Eric Carlson (10) - 9 goals | 27 games
Dillon Stolt (11) - 6 goals | 27 games
Mason Touhy (12) - 4 goals | 27 games
Brady Falk (10) - 0 goals | 25 games
Cody Anderson (12) - 0 goals | 25 games
Luke Cheever (11) - 0 goals | 21 games

Defensemen:
Casey Marka (12) - 8 goals | 27 games
Tyler Haaland (12) - 0 goals | 27 games
Cody Haaland (10) - 0 goals | 20 games
David Enstad (11) - 0 goals | 24 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
John Wrolson (12) | 16-8-0, 3.13 GAA, .886 Save %
Harrison Gjersvik (12) | 1-0-0, 2.13 GAA, .828 Save %

6. Mankato West Scarlets
2008-2009 Record: 14-8-3
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Albert Lea, 3-0, in the Section 1A semifinals

Returning Forwards: 5
Returning Defense: 3
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Jake Kaufman

Forwards:
Jace Leiferman (12) - 18 goals | 24 games
Drew Weber (11) - 7 goals | 25 games
Nate Olsen (11) - 4 goals | 25 games
Matt Lindquist (11) - 4 goals | 25 games
Andrew Frentz (11) - 2 goals | 25 games

Defensemen:
Matt Campbell (12) - 5 goals | 25 games
Nate Jose (12) - 2 goals | 25 games
Josh Christenson (10) - 0 goals | 22 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Jake Kaufman (11) | 4-2-0, 2.99 GAA, .874 Save %

7. Mankato East/Loyola Cougars
2008-2009 Record: 5-21-0
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to La Crescent, 5-4, in the Section 1A first round

Returning Forwards: 11
Returning Defense: 3
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Lucas Weihe

Forwards:
Dan Billiar (12) - 31 goals
Ryan Willaert (12) - 15 goals
Taylor Reis (12) - 11 goals
Bo Borchardt (12) - 8 goals
Zach Westerlund (12) - 7 goals
Seth Allan (12) - 2 goals
Matt Neyers (12) - 1 goal
Zach Hermer (12) - 0 goals
Griffan Koritka (12) - 0 goals
Alex Finke (12) - 0 goals
Dylan Boettcher (10) - 0 goals

Defensemen:
Andrew Gertner (12) - 3 goals
Paul Samlaska (12) - 0 goals
Ronnie Larson (12) - 0 goals

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Lucas Weihe (10) | 3-11-0, 6.45 GAA, .830 Save %
Mike Sargent (12) | 0-5-0, 7.92 GAA, .803 Save %

8. Waseca Blue Jays
2008-2009 Record: 12-10-1
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Northfield, 5-4, in the Section 1A first round

Returning Forwards: 8
Returning Defense: 4
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Three different goalies shared time

Forwards:
Blake Malecha (11) - 25 goals
Brad McIntosh (11) - 14 goals
Patrick O'Neil (11) - 9 goals
Nathan Palm (11) - 3 goals
Jordan Frederich (11) - 2 goals
Clint Larson (11) - 2 goals
Rickie Spangler (11) - 1 goal
Joe Bradshaw (12) - 1 goal

Defensemen:
Carter Hansen (11) - 7 goals
Theo Helms (12) - 5 goals
Patrick Flor (12) - 3 goals
Dillon Larson (11) - 1 goal

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Sean Farley-Cowdin (12) | 4-2-1, 3.99 GAA, .898 Save %
Tom Eaton (12) | 3-1-0, 3.92 GAA, .871 Save %
Alex Cooper (12) | 3-1-0, 5.65 GAA, .802 Save %

9. La Crescent Lancers
2008-2009 Record: 13-10-3
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to New Prague, 9-3, in the Section 1A quarterfinals

Returning Forwards: 6
Returning Defense: 3
Returning Goaltending: No

Forwards:
Evan Friedl (11) - 13 goals | 24 games
Gabe McDowell (12) - 7 goals | 26 games
Cody Fairey (12) - 2 goals | 26 games
Billy Barghahn (12) - 2 goals | 24 games
Troy Traxler (10) - 2 goals | 25 games
Erik Schiebel (12) - 0 goals | 14 games

Defensemen:
Jordan Gittens (11) - 10 goals | 26 games
Zach Salow (12) - 1 goal | 17 games
DJ Taylor (11) - 0 goals | 19 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
New goaltender TBD

10. Northfield Raiders
2008-2009 Record: 5-21-0
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Red Wing, 9-0, in the Section 1A quarterfinals

Returning Forwards: 11
Returning Defense: 3
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Nate Finger

Forwards:
Alex Pumper (12) - 6 goals | 24 games
Jared Docken (11) - 4 goals | 24 games
Charlie Cloud (11) - 3 goals | 26 games
Jordan Crawford (12) - 2 goals | 21 games
Kody Beckers (10) - 2 goals | 25 games
Luke Hinderscheit (12) - 1 goal | 20 games
Scott Benjamin (12) - 1 goal | 20 games
Nick Bornhauser (11) - 1 goal | 20 games
Mike Vogel (11) - 1 goal | 15 games
Wade Nelson (12) - 0 goals | 14 games
Alex Knight (11) - 0 goals | 22 games

Defensemen:
Ben Truax (12) - 1 goal | 26 games
Jack Wellman (11) - 0 goals | 25 games
Ben Dixon (12) - 0 goals | 24 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Nate Finger (11) | 2-18-0, 5.53 GAA, .835 Save %
Isaac Tjaden (10) | 2-3-0, 4.58 GAA, .815 Save %

11. Austin Packers
2008-2009 Record: 0-21-1
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Faribault, 14-0, in the Section 1A first round

Returning Forwards: 9
Returning Defense: 3
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Aaron Dooley

Forwards:
Adam McMasters (12) - 8 goals
Derek McMasters (11) - 3 goals
Shayne Figliola (12) - 2 goals
Josh Hart (11) - 2 goals
Taylro Sederquest (11) - 2 goals
Devin McCune (11) - 1 goal
Codie Miller (11) - 1 goal
Joe McBevin (12) - 0 goals
Cameron O'Connor (12) - 0 goals

Defensemen:
Luke Bennett (12) - 1 goal
Isaac Gorman (10) - 1 goal
Josh Detwiler (11) - 0 goals

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Aaron Dooley (12) | 0-14-1, 8.29 GAA, .869 Save %
Brady Klingfus (12) | 0-5-0, 10.20 GAA, .812 Save %