Blues' Minnesota contingents show commitment to youth

Courtesy of the Belleville News-Democrat

BY NORM SANDERS
News-Democrat

They come from Elk River, Minneapolis, Bloomington, Grand Rapids and Faribault.

They are the St. Louis Blues' contingent from the land of 10,000 lakes, the Minnesota boys.

Veteran winger Dan Hinote, second-year forward David Backes, rookie defensemen Erik Johnson and Steve Wagner and coach Andy Murray call Minnesota home.

Outside of Hinote, a solid two-way forward, the group is living proof of the team's commitment to building through youth and the farm system.

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Minneapolis East Samurais 2007-2008 Varsity Roster

Minneapolis East Samaurais
2007-2008 Varsity Roster

3	Peter Larson	C	10
4	Tim Jolson	W	10
6	Nick Pnewski	C	10
7	Adam Fowler	D	11
8	Matt Jones	W	11
9	Aaron Pederson	W	11
10	Ben Westley - Assistant Captain	C	12
12	Tom Urseth	W	12
14	Zak Shaw - Captain	D	11
15	Will Summitt	D	10
16	John Lawless - Assistant Captain	W	12
17	Aidan Dick	C	12
18	Joe Pnewski - Captain	D	12
19	Miles Ricci	D	11
22	Matt Beatttie	D	10
23	Anders Victor	W	12
24	Michael Quinlan	W	11
27	Yarri Bryn	W	11
28	Zane McFadden	W	9
29	Garrett Dyrhaug	G	12
30	Nick Neumann	G	12
35	Nick Dudero	G	11
38	Matt Burt	D	10

Head Coach: Bill Ross

Assistant Coach: Chad Dubbeldee

Minneapolis East Samurais 2007-2008 Schedule

Section: 6AA | Roster
Conference: Independent
Head Coach: Bill Ross
Home Ice: Parade Ice Garden, Minneapolis, MN


1-0-0 | W | 3-2 | 11/27/07 at Minneapolis West (6AA)
2-0-0 | W | 4-1 | 12/01/07 at North Branch (5A)
2-1-0 | L | 0-3 | 12/05/07 St. Paul Academy/MPA (4A)
2-2-0 | L | 2-8 | 12/08/07 at #11 Minnehaha Academy (4A)
2-3-0 | L | 2-8 | 12/11/07 Robbinsdale Cooper (6AA)
2-4-0 | L | 1-3 | 12/13/07 Pine City/Rush City (5A)
2-5-0 | L | 4-5 OT | 12/18/07 St. Paul Saints (4A)
3-5-0 | W | 2-1 | 12/20/07 Dodge County (1AA)
3-6-0 | L | 1-2 | 12/22/07 at Henry Sibley (3AA)
12/27/07 PINE CITY/RUSH CITY TOURNAMENT
4-6-0 | W | 7-1 | vs. North Branch (5A) - First Round
12/28/07 PINE CITY/RUSH CITY TOURNAMENT
5-6-0 | W | 2-1 | vs. Winona (1AA) - Second Round
12/29/07 PINE CITY/RUSH CITY TOURNAMENT
5-7-0 | L | 1-2 OT | vs. Pine City/Rush City (5A) - Third Round
5-8-0 | L | 0-8 | 01/03/08 at St. Paul Johnson (4AA)
5-9-0 | L | 3-7 | 01/05/08 Minnehaha Academy (4A)
5-10-0 | L | 2-3 | 01/09/08 at St. Paul Como Park (4AA)
5-11-0 | L | 2-5 | 01/11/08 Prairie Centre Area (6A)
6-11-0 | W | 7-2 | 01/12/08 North Branch (5A)
6-12-0 | L | 2-4 | 01/16/08 at Minneapolis West (6AA)
7-12-0 | W | 1-0 | 01/19/08 at Redwood Valley (3A)
7-13-0 | L | 0-4 | 01/26/08 St. Paul Johnson (4AA)
7-14-0 | L | 1-2 | 01/30/08 St. Paul Como Park (4AA)
8-14-0 | W | 7-6 OT | 02/02/08 at Dodge County (1AA)
8-15-0 | L | 0-6 | 02/07/08 at Delano/Rockford (2A)
PPD | 02/09/08 Windom Area (3A) (R/S to 2/16)
8-16-0 | L | 3-7 | 02/14/08 Minneapolis West (6AA)
9-16-0 | W | 6-2 | 02/16/08 Windom Area (3A) (R/S from 2/9)
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Schedule Breakdown:
vs. Class AA Teams: 12 (4-8-0)
1AA: 3 (3-0)
3AA: 1 (0-1)
4AA: 4 (0-4)
6AA: 4 (1-3)

vs. Class A Teams: 13 (5-8-0)
2A: 1 (0-1)
3A: 2 (2-0)
4A: 4 (0-4)
5A: 5 (3-2)
6A: 1 (0-1)

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.