NoiseInsideMyHead Posted October 27, 2019 Posted October 27, 2019 Might as well get this started. First question...what the heck is going on over at Red River? https://www.grandforksherald.com/sports/4739125-Red-River-boys-hockey-coaching-job-reopens-Ryan-LaDouceur-to-take-job-with-UND-hockey Did UND cold-bloodedly poach him? Is this a character issue (what kind of coach leaves a HS -- their alma mater, no less -- high and dry 2 weeks before the season), is this a culture issue at RR (long time coach gone under cloud of controversy, can't hold on to the replacement, what next?), or maybe a little of both? Does anybody come out of this smelling like a rose? Should non-teacher coaches even be considered for HS/prep jobs? Quote
gfhockey Posted October 27, 2019 Posted October 27, 2019 All the players are choosing to go to gfc duece thought he could recruit them back to gfrr but didn’t eork Quote
Devils Posted October 27, 2019 Posted October 27, 2019 Can't blame the guy; salary for RR job appears to be $5687. The demands and BS on a HS coach are ridiculous; people aren't lining up for these jobs. Quote
sioux rube Posted October 27, 2019 Posted October 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Devils said: Can't blame the guy; salary for RR job appears to be $5687. The demands and BS on a HS coach are ridiculous; people aren't lining up for these jobs. Exactly. Especially in GF Quote
Tbone Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 KNOX reports Mike Lamoine has been hired for Red River Quote
sioux rube Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 4 hours ago, Tbone said: KNOX reports Mike Lamoine has been hired for Red River And what is his background? Quote
gfhockey Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 40 minutes ago, sioux rube said: And what is his background? Gobc ex standout if gfrr and und playa current principal at a school in the best hockey city in nd Quote
BarnWinterSportsEngelstad Posted October 30, 2019 Posted October 30, 2019 8 hours ago, sioux rube said: And what is his background? Parental control. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted November 6, 2019 Posted November 6, 2019 9 hours ago, ChadR said: When do tryouts start for RR/GFC/EGF? Not sure for those, but I believe it's Nov 12 for the Moorhead Spuds. Quote
Smoggy Posted November 8, 2019 Posted November 8, 2019 I believe Minnesota boys hockey starts on Monday Nov 11. Guessing ND is behind that by a week (or two). Any big story lines this year? Any team challenge Central? Where does RR end up? For my curiosity, can a small ND town like Grafton ever win again? I believe EGF has a former RR goalie that should've played last year for them. They also have Panzer and hopefully Parker is healthy finally. I see on schedule that Bismarck has been added. Seems odd add as playing GF teams 4 times already is a lot of out of state. Most of their other opponents out of section are state participants so a challenging schedule again. Quote
sioux rube Posted November 11, 2019 Posted November 11, 2019 On 11/7/2019 at 11:23 PM, Smoggy said: I believe Minnesota boys hockey starts on Monday Nov 11. Guessing ND is behind that by a week (or two). Any big story lines this year? Any team challenge Central? Where does RR end up? For my curiosity, can a small ND town like Grafton ever win again? I believe EGF has a former RR goalie that should've played last year for them. They also have Panzer and hopefully Parker is healthy finally. I see on schedule that Bismarck has been added. Seems odd add as playing GF teams 4 times already is a lot of out of state. Most of their other opponents out of section are state participants so a challenging schedule again. ND high school hockey starts tomorrow Quote
Wilbur Posted November 28, 2019 Posted November 28, 2019 I'm just irritated by more and more kids choosing not to play ND high school hockey. I know its discussed at the coaches meetings, but something seriously needs to be done. Double class system, more games, statewide league....I don't know..... In Minot I know of at least four kids that have went the midget hockey route. And those are all kids who have strong ties to the Minot Hockey community. And then you'll have of all names...a Panzer playing AGAINST GFC this year for East Grand. 2 Quote
OgieOgilthorpe Posted November 28, 2019 Posted November 28, 2019 5 hours ago, Wilbur said: I'm just irritated by more and more kids choosing not to play ND high school hockey. I know its discussed at the coaches meetings, but something seriously needs to be done. Double class system, more games, statewide league....I don't know..... In Minot I know of at least four kids that have went the midget hockey route. And those are all kids who have strong ties to the Minot Hockey community. And then you'll have of all names...a Panzer playing AGAINST GFC this year for East Grand. I’m 100% with you on this and share your frustration. It’s getting worse every single year. Even when there are examples of kids who stayed through their SR in both the east AND west and made it D1. Then the large majority of these kids who leave early to sit on the bench of a crap jr team and kill their careers. Hard to comprehend what these parents are thinking by pushing their kids out early to ruin their development. Why not stick around and learn how to be a leader of a team, score a ton of points and finish out high school with your lifetime friends. There’s plenty of time to go play hockey after that. I too often see kids leave too early get beat down and ruin their development. if you’re good enough, they’ll find you anywhere. 2 2 Quote
sioux rube Posted November 30, 2019 Posted November 30, 2019 On 11/28/2019 at 7:29 AM, Wilbur said: I'm just irritated by more and more kids choosing not to play ND high school hockey. I know its discussed at the coaches meetings, but something seriously needs to be done. Double class system, more games, statewide league....I don't know..... In Minot I know of at least four kids that have went the midget hockey route. And those are all kids who have strong ties to the Minot Hockey community. And then you'll have of all names...a Panzer playing AGAINST GFC this year for East Grand. So frustrating. Heck we had a kid from here who I have coached in peewees for 2 years leave to play AAA in Sioux Falls and he just turned 14. I absolutely hate it 1 Quote
siouxfaninseattle Posted November 30, 2019 Posted November 30, 2019 2 hours ago, sioux rube said: So frustrating. Heck we had a kid from here who I have coached in peewees for 2 years leave to play AAA in Sioux Falls and he just turned 14. I absolutely hate it And it isn't just a hockey issue. You are having complete strangers raising your kid. Quote
sioux rube Posted November 30, 2019 Posted November 30, 2019 4 minutes ago, siouxfaninseattle said: And it isn't just a hockey issue. You are having complete strangers raising your kid. Without a doubt Quote
Speez Posted December 1, 2019 Posted December 1, 2019 If you want to be the best you have to play the best. AAA hockey is the best competition you can find at any level in the US. Grand Forks may want to look into a AAA Team and league. I wouldn't even let my son play high school hockey in Ill. As it was such a drop in competition. The only Mn. team that was any competition was Shattucks and we beat them in a weekend series. There a lot of canadian teams in the area for AAA league. If you want to be the best you have to play the best. Quote
Yote 53 Posted December 5, 2019 Posted December 5, 2019 On 11/30/2019 at 9:51 AM, sioux rube said: So frustrating. Heck we had a kid from here who I have coached in peewees for 2 years leave to play AAA in Sioux Falls and he just turned 14. I absolutely hate it Don't blame the kid, blame the system. I'm sure he'd rather be at home playing hockey with his friends and sleeping in his own bed than billeting in Sioux Falls. Quote
sioux rube Posted December 6, 2019 Posted December 6, 2019 6 hours ago, Yote 53 said: Don't blame the kid, blame the system. I'm sure he'd rather be at home playing hockey with his friends and sleeping in his own bed than billeting in Sioux Falls. He tells me he loves it and will definitely be going back next season. We shall see Quote
OgieOgilthorpe Posted December 11, 2019 Posted December 11, 2019 Thank god panzer switched to EGF to play against the highly touted Crookston team...because those RR and Central games weren’t competitive enough. 1 1 Quote
OgieOgilthorpe Posted December 11, 2019 Posted December 11, 2019 7 minutes ago, OgieOgilthorpe said: Thank god panzer switched to EGF to play against the highly touted Crookston team...because those RR and Central games weren’t competitive enough. Oh, but hey, Davies is no good...currently taking central down the the wire just like EGF did. But ND hockey sucks. 1 Quote
Tbone Posted December 11, 2019 Posted December 11, 2019 2 hours ago, OgieOgilthorpe said: Thank god panzer switched to EGF to play against the highly touted Crookston team...because those RR and Central games weren’t competitive enough. Wow, watch your own bobber Quote
SiouxForever Posted December 28, 2019 Posted December 28, 2019 Anyone know anything about Grand Forks Red Rivers Michael Colelman? A freshie avg. almost a goal a game. Not bad. What's his height? Quote
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