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Friday, November 20, 2009

Minnesota high school hockey: 2009-2010 Section 6A 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 6A
Lead Scorer #1
Lead Scorer #2
Lead Scorer #3
Goaltender
Sartell-St. Stephen
Andy Worzala
Matthew Nahan
Andrew Deters
Brent Orndorff
Alexandria
Thomas Williams
Casey Vangsness
Ross Thompson
TBD
Little Falls
Adam Dougherty
Joey Hanowski
Tommy Martin
TBD
Fergus Falls
Lucas Gervais
Derek Kinder
Adam Heifort
Carr/Lofquist
Wadena-Deer Creek
Brandon Wing
Colter Pettit
Taylor Bienusa
Tyler Muehler
Northern Lakes
Cody Chambers
Sam Johnson
Collin Burke
TBD
Detroit Lakes
Tanner Lane
Alex Phelps
Nathan Baker
Andrew Friesen
Willmar
Liam Johnston
Grant Schow
Landon Peterson
Ben Leitch
St. Cloud Apollo
Jordan Jaeger
Brandon Karnik
John Feichtinger
TBD
Morris/Benson Area
Tyler Hansen
Brady Valnes
Ethan Ratcliff-Crain
TBD
Prairie Centre Area
Jason Christianson
Tyler Schultz
Derek Holm
TBD

1. Sartell-St. Stephen Sabres
2008-2009 Record: 18-8-1
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Alexandria, 5-1, in the Section 6A semifinals

Returning Forwards: 9
Returning Defense: 3
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Brent Orndorff

Forwards:
Matthew Nahan (12) - 23 goals | 26 games
Andy Worzala (12) - 18 goals | 26 games
Andrew Deters (11) - 16 goals | 26 games
Austin Plaine (12) - 16 goals | 26 games
Matthew Husmann (11) - 12 goals | 26 games
Ryan Nahan (12) - 5 goals | 26 games
Sean Tillman (12) - 5 goals | 25 games
Josh Rostad (12) - 1 goal | 26 games
Brandon Kruse (11) - 1 goal | 25 games

Defensemen:
Austin Guggenberger (11) - 4 goals | 26 games
Nick Zierdan (12) - 0 goals | 26 games
Brandon Gabbert (12) - 0 goals | 22 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Brent Orndorff (12) | 17-6-1, 2.68 GAA, .894 Save %

2. Alexandria Cardinals
2008-2009 Record: 22-5-1
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Little Falls, 3-2 OT, in the Section 6A Championship

Returning Forwards: 6
Returning Defense: 2
Returning Goaltending: No

Forwards:
Thomas Williams (12) - 15 goals | 25 games
Tyler Iverson (12) - 11 goals | 27 games
Casey Vangsness (12) - 7 goals | 27 games
Ross Thompson (12) - 7 goals | 27 games
Ashton Gronholz (12) - 4 goals | 18 games
Scott Hennen (11) - 2 goals | 27 games

Defensemen:
Kirby Nelson (12) - 5 goals | 27 games
Aaron Rentschler (12) - 2 goals | 27 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
To be determined | Matt Hemingway graduated

3. Little Falls Flyers
2008-2009 Record: 30-1-0
2008-2009 Finish: 3rd place finish at the Class A State Tournament

Returning Forwards: 5
Returning Defense: 4
Returning Goaltending: No

Forwards:
Adam Dougherty (11) - 7 goals | 31 games
Tommy Martin (12) - 2 goals | 25 games
Mitch Gregory (10) - 0 goals | 22 games
Mitch Lundeen (12) - 0 goals | 26 games
Travis Stoerzinger (12) - 0 goals | 20 games

Defensemen:
Joey Hanowski (10) - 3 goals | 30 games
Sam Klinker (11) - 1 goal | 16 games
Hunter Hanowski (11) - 0 goals | 31 games
Mitch Schulte (12) - 0 goals | 24 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
To be determined | Michael Sperl graduated

4. Fergus Falls Otters
2008-2009 Record: 9-16-1
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Little Falls, 5-2, in the Section 6A Semifinals

Returning Forwards: 8
Returning Defense: 4
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Austin Carr & Jason Lofquist

Forwards:
Lucas Gervais (12) - 20 goals | 26 games
Adam Heifort (12) - 8 goals | 23 games
Austin Glas (12) - 8 goals | 26 games
Joe Swenson (11) - 6 goals | 25 games
Josh Rachels (12) - 6 goals | 25 games
Stefan Abel (11) - 4 goals | 24 games
Andrew McGuire (12) - 0 goals | 25 games
Eric Anderson (12) - 0 goals | 17 games

Defensemen:
Derek Kinder (12) - 6 goals | 25 games
Cole Sonstebo (11) - 1 goal | 26 games
Nick Kangas (12) - 0 goals | 25 games
Trevor Larson (12) - 0 goals | 26 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Austin Carr (11) | 7-9-0, 3.56 GAA, .866 Save %
Jason Lofquist (12) | 1-6-1, 4.28 GAA, .845 Save %

5. Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines
2008-2009 Record: 12-13-1
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Alexandria, 9-2, in the Section 6A quarterfinals

Returning Forwards: 8
Returning Defense: 3
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Tyler Muehler

Forwards:
Brandon Wing (12) - 20 goals | 26 games
Colter Pettit (11) - 5 goals | 26 games
Taylor Beinusa (11) - 5 goals | 26 games
Brandyn Swanson (12) - 3 goals | 24 games
Ryan Johnson (11) - 0 goals | 26 games
Brennan Wallace (11) - 0 goals | 23 games
Alessandro Haas (11) - 0 goals | 25 games
Duke Harrison (11) - 0 goals | 24 games

Defensemen:
Kyle Beiswenger (12) - 1 goal | 24 games
Logan Meyer (10) - 0 goals | 26 games
Tyler Schmitz (11) - 0 goals | 26 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Tyler Muehler (12) | 4-6-1, 3.10 GAA, .909 Save %
Dylan Isola (11) | 3-0-0, 2.85 GAA, .894 Save %

6. Northern Lakes Lightning
2008-2009 Record: 18-5-3
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to St. Cloud Tech, 3-0, in the Section 8AA quarterfinals

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

Forwards:
Sam Johnson (12) - 22 goals | 26 games
Chris Smieja (12) - 12 goals | 24 games
Cody Chambers (12) - 11 goals | 25 games
Skyler Decent (11) - 6 goals | 24 games
Denver Monn (12) - 5 goals | 26 games
Tyler Heinlen (11) - 1 goal | 8 games

Defensemen:
Collin Burke (12) - 11 goals | 26 games
Blake Demars (11) - 1 goal | 9 games
Jacob Box (11) - 1 goal | 6 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
To be determined | Trey Flesch graduated

7. Detroit Lakes Lakers
2008-2009 Record: 7-19-1
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Prairie Centre, 8-3, in the Section 6A first round

Returning Forwards: 9
Returning Defense: 4
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Andrew Friesen

Forwards:
Tanner Lane (11) - 26 goals | 26 games
Nathan Baker (11) - 14 goals | 26 games
Alex Phelps (12) - 12 goals | 26 games
Brett Provo (12) - 3 goals | 23 games
Andy Schupp (11) - 3 goals | 26 games
Chad Maristuen (12) - 2 goals | 25 games
Nate Ginnaty (12) - 1 goal | 26 games
Alex Deconcini (11) - 0 goals | 15 games
Ryan Lindquist (11) - 0 goals | 15 games

Defensemen:
Davis Johnson (12) - 4 goals | 26 games
Ethan Brekke (10) - 4 goals | 25 games
Joe Hanson (12) - 0 goals | 16 games
Danny Engberg (12) - 0 goals | 19 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Andrew Friesen (12) | 3-9-0, 4.91 GAA, .867 Save %
Blake Murphy (11) | 2-2-0, 4.13 GAA, .824 Save %

8. Willmar Cardinals
2008-2009 Record: 11-14-0
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Hutchinson, 5-1, in the Section 3A semifinals

Returning Forwards: 5
Returning Defense: 5
Returning Goaltending: Yes | Ben Leitch

Forwards:
Liam Johnston (11) - 10 goals | 25 games
Grant Schow (11) - 9 goals | 25 games
Gabe Amon (11) - 4 goals | 25 games
Todd Gregg (12) - 3 goals | 14 games
Stephen Reynolds (12) - 1 goal | 19 games

Defensemen:
Landon Peterson (11) - 6 goals | 25 games
Jacob Tone (12) - 2 goals | 25 games
Paul Schrupp (12) - 1 goal | 24 games
James Johnston (12) - 0 goals | 23 games
Grant Kallevig (12) - 0 goals | 22 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
Ben Leitch (12) | 10-11-0, 3.24 GAA, .875 Save %
Keifer Dahle (12) | 0-2-0, 3.83 GAA, .825 Save %

9. St. Cloud Apollo Eagles
2008-2009 Record: 4-20-2
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Fergus Falls, 8-1, in the Section 6A quarterfinals

Returning Forwards: 7
Returning Defense: 3
Returning Goaltending: No

Forwards:
Jordan Jaeger (12) - 13 goals | 26 games
John Feichtinger (12) - 4 goals | 26 games
Drew Stanly (12) - 3 goals | 23 games
Ryan Christen (12) - 0 goals | 24 games
Joe Kemp (12) - 0 goals | 26 games
Andrew Yaeger (11) - 0 goals | 25 games
Brody Falconer (10) - 0 goals | 20 games

Defensemen:
Brandon Karnik (12) - 2 goals | 26 games
Dylan Babiracki (12) - 0 goals | 26 games
Josh Warrick (12) - 0 goals | 17 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
To be determined | Kevin McGuire & Andrew Benson graduated

10. Morris/Benson Area Storm
2008-2009 Record: 11-11-1
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Sartell-SS, 6-2, in the Section 6A quarterfinals

Returning Forwards: 6
Returning Defense: 1
Returning Goaltending: No

Forwards:
Tyler Hansen (11) - 21 goals | 22 games
Brady Valnes (11) - 6 goals | 23 games
Ethan Ratcliff-Crain (11) - 5 goals | 20 games
Thomas Horecka (12) - 0 goals | 23 games
Josh Taylor (12) - 0 goals | 23 games
Tristan Michaelson (11) - 0 goals | 23 games

Defensemen:
Jake Manska (12) - 0 goals | 23 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
To be determined | Will Johnson graduated

11. Prairie Centre Area North Stars
2008-2009 Record: 8-18-1
2008-2009 Finish: Lost to Little Falls, 11-0, in the Section 6A quarterfinals

Returning Forwards: 7
Returning Defense: 4
Returning Goaltending: No

Forwards:
Jason Christianson (11) - 9 goals | 26 games
Tyler Schultz (10) - 7 goals | 26 games
Nate Mettenberg (??) - 1 goal | 16 games
Jed Jansen (12) - 0 goals | 25 games
Cody Bartkowicz (10) - 0 goals | 19 games
Ryan Connor (??) - 0 goals | 22 games
Sean Colton (10) - 0 goals | 13 games

Defensemen:
Derek Holm (10) - 1 goal | 26 games
Drew Edling (11) - 0 goals | 25 games
Adam Polipnick (12) - 0 goals | 24 games
Robby Polipnick (10) - 0 goals | 18 games

Goaltenders (regular season stats):
To be determined | Marcus Tomsche graduated