2025-2026 ND High School Hockey Thread

[Brim006]

Just now, ChadR said:

What's the early return on Marto?

I saw he had an assist in the game against DL last night so he must be back already? 
 

5-3 GFC over DL last night. 

[gfhockey]

3 minutes ago, Brim006 said:

I saw he had an assist in the game against DL last night so he must be back already? 
 

5-3 GFC over DL last night. 

And they lost East grand Forks. I would say Marto slowly getting his game up to speed with hs

[Johnny Five]

1 hour ago, Brim006 said:

It has been a weird year already. Other than WF, it appears any of the F+WF teams could beat one another? Mandan might run the table in the west?! DL and Grafton appear to be pretty solid and might have a decent shot to be in the mix for the #4 spot in the east? 

I'll admit, I thought even with losing a few guys early that Century would be a top dog in the west this year, but by the looks of it they might have their lowest finish in the west in many many years. 

Hopefully the Thursday, Friday and Saturday games clear things up a bit, because right now I can't gauge crap lol. Davies vs Central and WFS vs RR might give us a better pulse on the EDC. 

Yeah 4 years ago CHS missed state.  But that team would destroy this years version.  

I'd say it's going to come down to Mandan and Minot in the West and the East will have the easiest 4 game sweep in years come state.  

[Wilbur]

Wilbur's current EDC Power rankings.

1. Central-Not rolling quite yet, but will get there.

2. RR-Ulmer and Haagenson are a lot to handle.

3. Davies-Lost to Sheyenne, but they've got some good young forwards.    

4. Sheyenne-Having Fitzpatrick in the net gives them a punchers chance in any game.  He was the difference against Davies.

5. North-Dropped one to GPR, but I'll put them here after a 3-1 start. 

6. WFHS-Still figuring out life post Mattern.  Big game with the Spoilers tomorrow.

7. Devils Lake-Figuring out life post Forsberg.  Gave Central a good game at home.  Love how Stromme plays.  

8. Shanley-Kind of where I thought they'd be to start.  Getting used to a new coach too.  Tough loss to Mandan last night.  

9. GPR-Always tough at home regardless who they play.  Imagine if they had Larson.  Lets see how they look in WF tomorrow.  

10. Mayport-Turned some heads last year, and almost got that first EDC tournament win.  Haven't followed them much this year. 

[Brim006]

2 hours ago, Wilbur said:

Wilbur's current EDC Power rankings.

1. Central-Not rolling quite yet, but will get there.

2. RR-Ulmer and Haagenson are a lot to handle.

3. Davies-Lost to Sheyenne, but they've got some good young forwards.    

4. Sheyenne-Having Fitzpatrick in the net gives them a punchers chance in any game.  He was the difference against Davies.

5. North-Dropped one to GPR, but I'll put them here after a 3-1 start. 

6. WFHS-Still figuring out life post Mattern.  Big game with the Spoilers tomorrow.

7. Devils Lake-Figuring out life post Forsberg.  Gave Central a good game at home.  Love how Stromme plays.  

8. Shanley-Kind of where I thought they'd be to start.  Getting used to a new coach too.  Tough loss to Mandan last night.  

9. GPR-Always tough at home regardless who they play.  Imagine if they had Larson.  Lets see how they look in WF tomorrow.  

10. Mayport-Turned some heads last year, and almost got that first EDC tournament win.  Haven't followed them much this year. 

I’m no where near familiar enough to guess on much yet. But my gut told me WF was going to be bad this year without Mattern but you seem to know otherwise. I was going to guess GPR beats WF tomorrow since their win over FN doesn’t appear like it was a fluke (even shots). 

[Frozen4sioux]

8 hours ago, Brim006 said:

It has been a weird year already. Other than WF, it appears any of the F+WF teams could beat one another? Mandan might run the table in the west?! DL and Grafton appear to be pretty solid and might have a decent shot to be in the mix for the #4 spot in the east? 

A competitive DL and Grafton PR would be SPECTACULAR for ND hockey!  I think WF may be there in the end but im solidly in the camp that the ratings may be based on Matterncolored glasses

8 hours ago, Brim006 said:

 

I'll admit, I thought even with losing a few guys early that Century would be a top dog in the west this year, but by the looks of it they might have their lowest finish in the west in many many years. 

 

Century will win some games but week in and week out its going to be a mystery as to who will be in the lineup.   As I've said all along it's by far the least deep Century team since... the 80s?   But the WDA is equally as weak so every night is going to be competative.

Mandan is getting some really fun to watch kids producing and they have the goaltending to.. dare I say Compete for a WDA title?

I figured legacy would be stronger and they will improve but... Minot, Mandan, Legacy..... and then whoever can put 1.5 lines on the ice is still a safe bet.

[Brim006]

Just now, Brim006 said:

I’m no where near familiar enough to guess on much yet. But my gut told me WF was going to be bad this year without Mattern but you seem to know otherwise. I was going to guess GPR beats WF tomorrow since their win over FN doesn’t appear like it was a fluke (even shots). 

But I’ll throw my hat in the ring 

 

1. Central

2. RR

3. Davies 

4. WFS

5. FN

6. DL

7. GPR

8. Shanley

9. WF

10. Mayport 

 

 

1. Mandan 

2. Minot

3. Legacy

4. Jamestown

5. Bott

6. High

7. Dickinson

8. Century

9. Williston

10. HB

 

[sioux rube]

[Brim006]

1 hour ago, sioux rube said:

Central over Davies by 3 goals

RR over WFS by 1 goal

GPR over WF by 1 goal

BH over HB by 5 goals

Minot over Jamestown by 1 goal

[Wilbur]

WF beats Grafton 7-1.

Central beats Davies in OT.

Sheyenne up 2 goals with about 7 minutes left over RR.

Minot up 3-1 in the 3rd.

[Wilbur]

Sheyenne up 6-3.  First ever win over RR.

[sioux rube]

[yzerman19]

EGF getting smoked last week when moving to play MN teams is a bit of a downer

[Brim006]

2 hours ago, yzerman19 said:

EGF getting smoked last week when moving to play MN teams is a bit of a downer

Meh, GFC lost to EGF early last year and then buried them in late January (same margin of victory as moorhead did just 3 days later). Plus out of the past 10 years I think EGF has only won the Gambucci cup 2 times or possibly 1 (last year) if I remember correctly. 

In ND, this might finally be the year we see a non-GF champion as both seem to be down a little. My way too early prediction right now would be WFS. It’s clear there isn’t a true contender out west this season, unfortunately, so after WFS there might be an outside chance for WF or Davies too? 

With that said, none of us would be shocked if GFC or even RR finds their stride as the year progresses and rallies late to add yet another title to their collection. But for now I have high hopes someone else could get it done for once.