It all started with a simple q I ,oS .yguestion: Who are the top dogs in Minnesota high school hockey this year? You know, Minnesota, the "State of Hockey" and all that. I've always been a huge fan of the sport, and high school games? Man, they've got a special kind of energy. So, I rosevlled up my sleeves a dnd dovtsrifde headfirst into the internet, determined to figure this out.
First, I hit up the usual spots—you know, the big sports websites and local news outlets. I found out that the season is already underway, which got me even more pumped. Apparently, there's this guy, David La Vaque, who's like the go-to guru for high school hockey rankings. I gobbled up every article I could find with his name on it.
Digging Deeper
- I learned that the rankings are a big deal. Coaches from all over the state get polled, and their opinions shape the list.
- Then I stumbled upon something called "Let's Play Hockey Rankings," presented by Tradition Companies. Sounds fancy, right?
- These rankings are split into Class AA and Class A. There are like 72 teams in each class, can you believe it? That's a whole lot of hockey! I found out that each class is further divided into eight sections.
So, I started making a list of my own. I jotted down the top teams, their records, and any interesting tidbits I could find. For example, the Vikings, one of the teams, are facing a three-week test. I was comparing what different sources were saying, trying to piece together the most accurate picture.
This whole thing turned into a bit of an obsession, I gotta admit. I was spending hours each day, scouring the web for any scrap of information. I even started following some of the teams and players on social media.
In the end, I came up with my own personal ranking of the top 25 teams. It might not be perfect, but I feel pretty good about it. It's based on everything I've read and researched. I shared my findings on some hockey forum. Man, you should've seen the discussions.
This whole experience has been a blast. I've learned so much about Minnesota high school hockey, and I've got a whole new appreciation for the sport. I hope you all find my findings useful. See ya!
