IN THE NEWS: Hopkins Royals

KSTP Channel 5, out of the Twin Cities, did a new story on the surging Hopkins Royals (13-0). It gives you a sense of the maturity of 8th grader Travis Boyd, who leads the team in scoring and is currently tied for 44th in state in scoring with 24 points. (This is per the FollowThePuck.com list of state scoring leaders. It could still be missing some names that have not been reported)

The link to the story is here.

IN THE NEWS: 1/6: #3AA Minnetonka vs. #8AA Hopkins

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Courtesy of the Star Tribune

Dean Spiros: Hopkins shows its strong start on ice is no fluke

by Dean Spiros

Behind an impressive effort in by Alex Fons, the Royals beat Minnetonka, improving to 13-0 this season

The Energizer Blonde arrived fashionably late at the rink and fashionably dressed with her royal blue scarf and gray Hopkins sweatshirt. Working her way from one end of the bleachers to the other she wrinkled her nose and asked no one in particular a question: "What are all these people doing here?"

Indeed, it has been a while since a boys' hockey game at the Hopkins Pavilion was the place to be on a Saturday night. There weren't enough seats to handle all the curious who showed up, and surely some of the hometown faithful stood elbow-to-elbow with the skeptics on hand to see the Royals' bubble burst after their 12-0 start.

For the most part it had been deemed naïve to mention Hopkins in the same breath as the likes of Edina, Hill-Murray or Benilde-St. Margaret's, 2007-08 powerhouses all. Proof was expected to be presented on Saturday with 11-1 Minnetonka coming to town for a skate, the first true test this season for the Royals.

That roar you heard was the Hopkins fans saluting the Royals after a stirring 4-3 victory in the Classic Lake Conference opener for both teams. The silence was deafening, too.

Even Hopkins coach Chad Nyberg had been among the skeptics before the game, admitting the Royals were no match for Minnetonka in the skill department. But on this night the sum of their parts was enough to beat a team that is on the short list of state title contenders.

Read the rest of the story here.

IN THE NEWS: Section 6AA

Minnetonka:

12/14: Dean Spiros: New Minnetonka coach has a veteran's attitude

Benilde-St. Margaret's:

12/12: BSM skaters start out 3-1

Hopkins:

12/12: Hopkins boys hockey team starts well

Hopkins Royals 2007-2008 Varsity Roster

Hopkins Royals
2007-2008 Varsity Roster

1	Steve Kannenberg	G				11
2	Matt Kallas	D				11
3	Alex Hohertz	D				11
4	Tom Plotkin	D				11
5	Noah Greene - Captain	D				12
6	Tom McCue	D				10
7	Wyatt Dupay	F
8	Matt Rowley	D
9	Travis Boyd	F				8
10	Matt Hazuka	F				10
11	Archie Skalbeck	F				10
12	Joe Groom	F				12
13	Erik Kiihn	F				10
14	Tom Tait	F
15	Mike Magnuson	D				10
16	Devin Winther	F
17	Brandon Boyd - Captain	F				12
18	Johnnie Hicks	F				11
19	Cody Essel	F				12
20	Ryan Colvin	F				11
21	Nate Seashore	F				11
23	Nick Olson	D				11
30	Alex Fons	G				10

Head Coach: Chad Nyberg

Assistant Coaches: Jeremy Stier, Justin DeGriselles

Trainers: Scott Westermann, Institute for Athletic Medicine

Hopkins Royals 2007-2008 Schedule

Section: 6AA | Roster | Stats | Team Preview
Conference: Classic Lake
Head Coach: Chad Nyberg
Home Ice: Hopkins Pavilion Ice Arena, Hopkins, MN


1-0-0 | W | 7-4 | 11/27/07 Irondale (5AA) - Box Score
2-0-0 | W | 7-3 | 11/29/07 at North Metro (5AA) - Box Score
3-0-0 | W | 11-0 | 12/01/07 Duluth Central (7A) - Box Score
4-0-0 | W | 5-4 OT | 12/06/07 at North St. Paul (4AA) - Box Score
5-0-0 | W | 3-2 | 12/07/07 #6 Hermantown (5A) - Box Score
6-0-0 | W | 3-0 | 12/13/07 at Prior Lake (2AA) - Box Score
7-0-0 | W | 8-3 | 12/15/07 at St. Louis Park (2A) - Box Score
8-0-0 | W | 1-0 | 12/20/07 at #14 Mound-Westonka (2A) - Box Score
12/26/07 SOUTH ST. PAUL TOURNAMENT
9-0-0 | W | 5-1 | vs. #19 Anoka (7AA) - Quarterfinal - Box Score
12/27/07 SOUTH ST. PAUL TOURNAMENT
10-0-0 | W | 6-1 | vs. St. Paul Johnson (4AA) - Semifinal - Box Score
12/28/07 SOUTH ST. PAUL TOURNAMENT
11-0-0 | W | 7-4 | vs. #18 Woodbury (3AA) - Championship - Box Score
12-0-0 | W | 3-2 | 01/03/08 Delano/Rockford (2A)
13-0-0 | W | 4-3 | 01/05/08 #3 Minnetonka (6AA)
14-0-0 | W | 5-2 | 01/10/08 Shakopee (2AA)
14-1-0 | L | 0-4 | 01/12/08 at #2 Edina (2AA)
15-1-0 | W | 4-3 | 01/17/08 Robbinsdale Armstrong (6AA)
15-1-1 | T | 3-3 OT | 01/19/08 Wayzata (6AA)
16-1-1 | W | 6-5 OT | 01/22/08 Richfield (2A)
17-1-1 | W | 8-4 | 01/26/08 at Monticello/Annandale/ML (8AA)
18-1-1 | W | 4-0 | 01/29/08 Rogers/Zimmerman (5AA)
18-2-1 | L | 1-3 | 02/02/08 at #3 Minnetonka (6AA)
18-3-1 | L | 3-4 | 02/07/08 #2 Edina (2AA)
19-3-1 | W | 3-1 | 02/09/08 at Robbinsdale Armstrong (6AA)
20-3-1 | W | 5-1 | 02/14/08 at Wayzata (6AA)
21-3-1 | W | 2-1 | 02/16/08 Buffalo (8AA)
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Schedule Breakdown:
vs. Class AA Teams: 19 (15-3-1)
2AA: 4 (2-2)
3AA: 1 (1-0)
4AA: 2 (2-0)
5AA: 3 (3-0)
6AA: 6 (4-1-1)
7AA: 1 (1-0)
8AA: 2 (2-0)

vs. Class A Teams: 6 (6-0-0)
2A: 4 (4-0)
5A: 1 (1-0)
7A: 2 (1-0)

Section 6AA - Team Info

Benilde-St. Margaret’s
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Red Knights
Head Coach: Ken Pauly
Home Arena: St. Louis Park Recreation Center, 3700 Monterey Dr, St. Louis Park, MN
'06-'07 record: 19-7-1 | '07-'08 record: 27-4-0 | '08-'09 record: 21-7-0
State Champions: 2001 (A), 1999 (A)
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Eden Prairie | 2009 Class AA State Champions | 2009 Section 6AA Champions
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Eagles
Head Coach: Lee Smith | 17th Season | 300-114-22
Home Arena: Eden Prairie Community Center, 16700 Valley View Rd, Eden Prairie, MN
'06-'07 record: 18-8-2 | '07-'08 record: 18-7-2 | '08-'09 record: 28-3-0
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Hopkins
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Royals
Head Coach: Chad Nyberg
Home Arena: Hopkins Pavilion Ice Arena, 11000 Excelsior Blvd, Hopkins, MN
'06-'07 record: 12-11-3 | '07-'08 record: 22-4-1 | '08-'09 record: 15-10-1
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Minneapolis East
(Edison, Roosevelt, South, Transitions Charter)
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Samurais
Head Coach: Bill Ross
Home Arena: Parade Ice Garden, 600 Kenwood Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55403
'06-'07 record: 4-22-0 | '07-'08 record: 8-18-0 | '08-'09 record: 15-9-3
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Minneapolis West
(North, Patrick Henry, Southwest, Washburn)
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Mustangs
Head Coach: Tom Younghans
Home Arena: Parade Ice Garden, 600 Kenwood Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55403
'06-'07 record: 10-16-1 | '07-'08 record: 13-9-2 | '08-'09 record: 1-26-0
State Champions: 1970 (Mpls Southwest)
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Minnetonka
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Skippers
Head Coach: Brian Urick
Home Arena: Pagel Activity Center, 18313 Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN
'06-'07 record: 16-6-4 | '07-'08 record: 24-4-0 | '08-'09 record: 20-8-0
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Robbinsdale Armstrong
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Falcons
Head Coach: Todd Weisjahn
Home Arena: Plymouth Ice Center, 3650 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth, MN
'06-'07 record: 11-13-2 | '07-'08 record: 11-14-1 | '08-'09 record: 10-15-1
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Robbinsdale Cooper
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Hawks
Head Coach: Bill Rooney
Home Arena: New Hope Ice Arena, 4949 Louisiana Avenue N, New Hope, MN
'06-'07 record: 11-14-1 | '07-'08 record: 10-17-0 | '08-'09 record: 6-19-1
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Wayzata
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Trojans
Head Coach: Carl Davis
Home Arena: Plymouth Ice Center, 3650 Plymouth Blvd, Plymouth, MN
'06-'07 record: 9-16-1 | '07-'08 record: 7-15-4 | '08-'09 record: 17-9-1

Section 6AA Standings

2007-2008
Section 6AA Standings
Final - Regular Season

Pos.	Team	Overall Record	Section Record
1	Minnetonka	22-3-0	7-1-0
2	Hopkins	21-3-1	4-1-1
3	Minneapolis West	13-9-2	3-1-0
4	Benilde-St. Margaret's	22-3-0	2-1-0
5	Minneapolis East	9-16-0	1-3-0
6	Robbinsdale Armstrong	11-13-1	2-5-0
7	Robbinsdale Cooper	8-17-0	1-4-0
8	Eden Prairie	17-6-2	0-1-0
9	Wayzata	6-13-4	0-3-1

Note: Standings are based on Section record first & overall record is secondary.