IN THE NEWS: 1/16/08: South St. Paul at Red Wing

Courtesy of the The Republican Eagle

by Jim Johnson

Red Wing bounces back from home woes

With the home crowd antsy for a victory, the Wingers answered the call with a 5-2 win Tuesday over South St. Paul at Prairie Island Arena.

Coming in with a 1-3-1 record over its last five games at home, Red Wing exploded with four goals by four different players in the second period.

Mark Giorgi opened the flurry when his shot slipped past Packers goalie Dan Rothe at the 7:09 mark. The Packers answered back just 28 seconds later when Cody Schwantes scored, but the tie was short-lived as Red Wing senior Luke Halvorson scored at the 8:21 mark to put the Wingers up for good.

Dan Roschen added a power-play tally at the 14:22 mark to put Red Wing up 3-1 and Blake Schammel scored just 20 seconds later to cap the electic period. George Noesen, Colin Wanshura, Ryan Kesti, Schammel and Roschen each recorded one assist each in the second.

South St. Paul cut the lead to 4-2 when Zach Palmquist scored at the 15:41 mark of the third, but Schammel netted an empty-net goal with Danny Bergeson picking up an assist with 20 seconds to play.

Nathaniel Foot pushed aside 28 shots to collect the win, while Rothe stopped only 14 of 18 shots.

The Wingers, who improve to 9-5-2, return to Missota Conference action Thursday at home against New Prague. Red Wing senior Josie Alleva will be honored before the game with the announcement of the Josie Alleva Determination Award, or JADA award. Alleva will participate in a ceremonial puck drop before the matchup.

You can find the story on The Republican Eagle here.

IN THE NEWS: Section 4A

Simley: Simley boys hockey team boasts experience

South St. Paul: South St. Paul boys hockey team returns leading scorer

Housley's leap from prep to pro is rare

Housley's feats largely forgotten

Courtesy of USA Today

By Kevin Allen, USA TODAY

When defenseman Phil Housley was drafted out of a St. Paul high school by the Buffalo Sabres in 1982, there were many who believed that both pigs would fly and Dave Semenko would win the Lady Byng before Housley would jump directly from the prep ranks to the NHL.

Read the rest of this article here.

South St. Paul Packers 2007-2008 Varsity Roster

South St. Paul Packers
2007-2008 Varsity Roster

1	Adam Wilcox	G	9
3	Jake Ogilive	D	11
4	Adam Barlow	D	9
5	Nick Lavigne	W	10
7	Zach Palmquist	D	11
8	Tanner Angstman	W	12
9	Tim Kohlmann	W	10
10	Nate Asper	D	12
11	Corey McGinn	W	11
12	Josh Palmquist	W	12
13	Colin Brezny	D	11
14	Tony Gackstetter	D	12
15	Ryan Miller	C	11
16	Alex Koich	D	12
17	Pat Peltier	W	12
18	Mike Ward	C	12
19	Ryan Crowe	C	12
21	Sam Price	W	12
22	Nikko Mikacevich	W	12
23	Cody Schwantes	C	12
25	Matt Osborne	W	11
26	Eric St. Martin	W	12
27	Justin Faulk	D	10
28	Trevor Mikacevich	C	10
29	Chad Clifford	G	11
39	Dan Rothe	G	12

Section 4A - Team Info

Chisago Lakes Area
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Wildcats
Head Coach: Corey McKinnon
Home Arena: Chisago Lakes Ice Arena, 29400 Olinda Tr. (& 292nd St.), Lindstrom, MN
'06-'07 record: 12-14-0 | '07-'08 record: 7-19-1 | '08-'09 record: 7-21-0
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East Ridge
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Raptors
Head Coach: Doug Long - New Head Coach for new hockey program
Home Arena: Cottage Grove Ice Arena, Cottage Grove, MN
New hockey program starting 2009-2010
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Mahtomedi | 2009 Section 4A Champions
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Zephyrs
Head Coach: Jeff Poeschl
Home Arena: St. Croix Recreation Center, 1675 Market Dr., Stillwater, MN
'06-'07 record: 17-10-0 | '07-'08 record: 16-9-2 | '08-'09 record: 20-8-2
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Minnehaha Academy
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Redhawks
Head Coach: Darin Thompson
Home Arena: Minnehaha Academy Ice Arena, 4200 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN
'06-'07 record: 11-15-0 | '07-'08 record: 14-11-2 | '08-'09 record: 6-19-2
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Simley
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Spartans
Head Coach: Jim Joseph
Home Arena: Veterans Memorial Comm Ctr, 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Hghts, MN
'06-'07 record: 6-21-0 | '07-'08 record: 5-20-2 | '08-'09 record: 3-23-0
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South St. Paul
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Packers
Head Coach: Jeff Lagoo
Home Arena: Wakota Civic Arena, 141 6th St. S, South St. Paul, MN
'06-'07 record: 12-14-0 | '07-'08 record: 19-6-3 | '08-'09 record: 18-6-3
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Spring Lake Park
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Panthers
Head Coach: Tom Benson
Home Arena: Forgerty Arena, 9250 Lincoln St. NE, Blaine, MN
'06-'07 record: 11-16-0 | '07-'08 record: 13-11-0 | '08-'09 record: 16-9-1
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St. Paul Academy/Mounds Park Academy
(St. Paul Academy & Summit School, Mounds Park Academy)
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Spartans
Head Coach: Joe Dziedzic - New Head Coach as of 01/08/10
Home Arena: Drake Ice Arena, 1712 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, MN
'06-'07 record: 8-18-0 | '07-'08 record: 7-19-0 | '08-'09 record: 15-10-2
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St. Paul Johnson (St. Paul Harding, St. Paul Humboldt, St. Paul Johnson)
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Governors
Head Coach: Moose Younghans
Home Arena: Phalen Arena, 1320 Walsh St., St. Paul, MN
'06-'07 record: 14-12-1 | '07-'08 record: 14-11-1 | '08-'09 record: 15-13-0
State Champions: 1963 (Johnson), 1953 (Johnson), 1947 (Johnson)
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St. Thomas Academy
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Cadets
Head Coach: Tom Vannelli/Greg Vannelli
Home Arena: Saint Thomas Ice Arena, 950 Mendota Heights Rd., Mendota Heights, MN
'06-'07 record: 24-5-2 | '07-'08 record: 26-5-0 | '08-'09 record: 21-5-2
State Champions: 2008 (A), 2006 (A)
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Totino-Grace
Schedule | Roster
Mascot: Eagles
Head Coach: Mark Loahr
Home Arena: Parade Ice Garden, 600 Kenwood Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN
'06-'07 record: 19-9-0 | '07-'08 record: 16-10-1 | '08-'09 record: 17-8-3
State Champions: 2002 (A)

South St. Paul Packers 2007-2008 Schedule

Section: 4A | Roster | Stats
Conference: Classic Suburban
Head Coach: Jeff Lagoo
Home Ice: Wakota Civic Arena, South St. Paul, MN


1-0-0 | W | 8-0 | 11/28/07 at St. Paul Johnson (4AA)
2-0-0 | W | 3-2 (OT) | 12/01/07 at #12 Cloquet/Esko/Carlton (7AA)
3-0-0 | W | 5-1 | 12/04/07 St. Paul Como Park (4AA)
3-1-0 | L | 0-5 | 12/08/07 #1 St. Thomas Academy (4A)
4-1-0 | W | 3-2 | 12/13/07 #6 Mahtomedi (4A)
5-1-0 | W | 7-1 | 12/18/07 at Prior Lake (2AA)
5-2-0 | L | 0-7 | 12/20/07 at #5 Hill-Murray (4AA)
12/26/07 SOUTH ST. PAUL PREMIER TOURNAMENT
6-2-0 | W | 5-2 | vs. North St. Paul (4AA) - Quarterfinal
12/27/07 SOUTH ST. PAUL PREMIER TOURNAMENT
6-3-0 | L | 4-5 OT | vs. #18 Woodbury (3AA) - Semifinal
12/28/07 SOUTH ST. PAUL PREMIER TOURNAMENT
6-3-1 | T | 3-2 OT-SO | vs. St. Paul Johnson (4AA) - Third Place Game
7-3-1 | W | 3-2 OT| 01/05/08 at Henry Sibley (3AA)
8-3-1 | W | 7-3 | 01/10/08 at Simley (4A)
9-3-1 | W | 2-1 | 01/12/08 #19 Tartan (4AA)
9-4-1 | L | 2-5 | 01/15/08 at #13 Red Wing (1A)
10-4-1 | W | 8-2 | 01/17/08 Richfield (2A)
10-5-1 | L | 1-6 | 01/19/08 at #2 St. Thomas Academy (4A)
11-5-1 | W | 6-5 | 01/24/08 at #7 Mahtomedi (4A)
12-5-1 | W | 5-1 | 01/26/08 at North St. Paul (4AA)
13-5-1 | W | 4-3 | 01/29/08 Park (Cottage Grove) (3AA)
13-5-2 | T | 2-2 OT | 01/31/08 #4 Hill-Murray (4AA)
14-5-2 | W | 5-1 | 02/02/08 Owatonna (1AA)
15-5-2 | W | 3-0 | 02/07/08 Henry Sibley (3AA)
15-5-3 | T | 2-2 OT | 02/09/08 Simley (4A)
16-5-3 | W | 6-5 | 02/12/08 at Tartan (4AA)
17-5-3 | W | 3-1 | 02/14/08 at Richfield (2A)
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Schedule Breakdown:
vs. Class A Teams: 9 (6-3-1)
1A: 1 (1-1)
2A: 2 (2-0)
4A: 6 (3-2-1)

vs. Class AA Teams: 16 (11-2-2)
1AA: 1
2AA: 1 (1-0)
3AA: 4 (3-1)
4AA: 9 (6-1-2)
7AA: 1 (1-0)

Section 4A Standings

2007-2008
Section 4A Standings
Final - Regular Season

Pos.	Team	Overall Record	Section Record
1	St. Thomas Academy	20-5-0	6-0-0
2	Totino-Grace	15-9-1	4-1-0
3	Minnehaha Academy	14-10-1	5-2-0
4	South St. Paul	17-5-3	3-2-1
5	Spring Lake Park	13-10-0	4-3-0
6	Mahtomedi	15-8-2	5-4-0
7	Chisago Lakes Area	6-18-1	2-4-0
8	St. Paul Saints	10-15-0	1-4-0
9	St. Paul Academy/MPA	7-18-0	1-4-0
10	Simley	4-19-2	0-7-1

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