Welcome to the 2008- 09 Hockey Season
Bismarck will seek a new Girl's High School Coach:
Kevin Mahon has been the successful Head Coach of the Bismarck Blizzard High School Girl's team the past three seasons. After finishing [21-3] and runner up at state to Fargo North, Mahon said it was time to step down. Stating the time demands of his job and coaching hockey were his biggest reasons for stepping down. A search for a new coach will begin in Bismarck, but from me to Coach Kevin....You will be missed! A class act both on and off the ice and his staff was just the same as Kevin. Thanks for all your help during the years and your support of ndhighschoolhockey.com.
Congratulations to the Grand Forks Red River "Roughriders" and the Fargo North "Spartans" for winning the Boy's and Girl's State Championships for 2009.
2009 Boy's All-State Team Announced:
F-Casey Purpur [G.F. Central}
F-Jake LaDouceur [G.F. Red River]
F-Patrick Anderson [Bismarck High]
F-Peter Orson [Fargo South]
F-Tyler Richter [Bismarck High]
F-Justin Moody [G.F. Central]
F-Riley Olson [Hazen/Beulah]
F-Russel Crary [G.F. Red River]
F-Bryce Schmitt [Minot]
D-Jake Axtman [Williston]
D-Danny Ray [G.F. Central]
D-Nick Romanick [Bismarck High]
D-Ryan Hills [Grafton/Park River]
D-Tyler Peterson [Bismarck High]
D-Dan Kovar [Bismarck Century]
D-Josh Hooey [Fargo South]
G-Scott Buchholz [Fargo South]
G-Darren Medler [Minot]
G-Seth Lang [G.F. Central]
2009 Boy's All-West Region Team:
F-Patrick Anderson [Bismarck High]
F-Tyler Richter [Bismarck High]
F-Logan Rauhauser [Bismarck Century]
F-Riley Olson [Hazen/Beulah]
F-David Dobier [Mandan]
F-Bryce Schmitt [Minot]
F-Jadin Martin [Minot]
F-Jake Axtman [Williston]
F-Jordan Nelson [Williston]
F-Cote Dickerson [Williston]
D-Nick Romanick [Bismarck High]
D-Tyler Peterson [Bismarck High]
D-Dan Kovar [Bismarck Century]
D-Kyle Stephens [Minot]
D-Alex Hanson [Williston]
G-Darren Medler [Minot]
G-McCade Evanson [Williston]
2009 Boy's All-State Tournament Team:
F-Brenden Gust [G.F. Central]
F-Bryce Schmitt [Minot]
F-Russel Crary [G.F. Red River]
D-David Burdick [Fargo South]
D-Nick Romanick [Bismarck]
G-Aaron Meland [G.F. Red River]
MVP-Aaron Meland G [G.F. Red River]
Boy's Senior Athlete of the Year:
Russel Crary F [G.F. Red River]
Boy's Coach of the Year:
Tony Bina [G.F. Central]
2009 Girl's All-State Tournament Team:
F-Rachel Hennessy [Williston]
F-Maddy Gendreau [Bismarck]
F-Mara Teschendorf [Fargo North]
D-Lauren Kringstad [Bismarck]
D-Kayla Berg [Fargo North]
G-Kinsey McCaughtry [Williston]
MVP-Maddy Gendreau [Bismarck]
Girl's Senior Athlete of the Year:
Rachel Hennessy [Williston]
Girl's Coach of the Year:
Kevin Mahon [Bismarck]
2009 Girl's All-State 1st Team:
F-Rachel Hennessy [Williston]
F-Maddy Gendreau [Bismarck]
F-Kacie Johnson [West Fargo]
F-Cass Dahl [Grand Forks]
F-Mara Teschendorf [Fargo North]
F-Kara Dietz [Hazen/Beulah]
D-Lauren Kringstad [Bismarck]
D-Payton Borud [Hazen/Beulah]
D-Kayla Berg [Fargo North]
D-Megan Campbell [Grand Forks]
D-Katelyn Peterson [West Fargo]
G-Paige Bruce [Hazen/Beulah]
G-Andrea Klug [West Fargo]
2009 Girl's All-State 2nd Team:
F-Laura Maddock [Bismarck]
F-Kathryn Olson [Fargo South]
F-Tyler Voegele [Grand Forks]
F-Savanna Sauvageau [Fargo South]
F-Lindsey Nagel [Fargo South]
F-Kaylee Lothspeich [West Fargo]
F-Samantha Herslip [Minot]
D-Megan Wald [Bismarck]
D-Liz McLaughlin [Fargo North]
D-Alli Gardner [Williston]
G-Ashley Ludwig [Dickinson]
G-Emily Foyt [Fargo South]
G-Ali Sondreal [Grand Forks]
2009 Girl's All-East Region Team:
F-Cass Dahl [Grand Forks]
F-Tyler Voegele [Grand Forks]
F-Mara Teschendorf [Fargo North]
F-Kathryn Olson [Fargo South]
F-Savanna Sauvageau [Fargo South]
F-Lindsey Nagel [Fargo South]
F-Kacie Johnson [West Fargo]
F-Kaylee Lothspeich [West Fargo]
D-Megan Campbell [Grand Forks]
D-Kayla Berg [Fargo North]
D-Liz McLaughlin [Fargo North]
D-Katelyn Peterson [West Fargo]
G-Ali Sondreal [Grand Forks]
G-Emily Foyt [Fargo South]
G-Andrea Klug [West Fargo]
2009 Girl's All-West Region Team:
F-Rachel Hennessy [Williston]
F-Harley Damron [Minot]
F-Kara Dietz [Hazen/Beulah]
F-Maddy Gendreau [Bismarck]
F-Christina Lantz [Dickinson]
F-Laura Maddock [Bismarck]
F-Samantha Herslip [Minot]
F-Kira Kuntz [Dickinson]
F-Samantha Harris [Bismarck]
D-Alli Gardner [Williston]
D-Megan Wald [Bismarck]
D-Lauren Kringstad [Bismarck]
D-Payton Borud [Hazen/Beulah]
G-Ashley Ludwig [Dickinson]
G-Paige Bruce [Hazen/Beulah]
Boy's State Championship Game:
#1W-Bismarck High= 2 [30 Shots on Net]
#3E-G.F. Red River= 3 [12 Shots on Net]
[Final]
Girl's Game Scores:
#3-Fargo South= 4 [31 Shots on Net]
#4-Grand Forks= 3 [20 Shots on Net]
[Final-OT]
#5-West Fargo= 4 [21 Shots on Net]
#6-Minot= 3 [17 Shots on Net]
[Final] - 5th Place Game
#1-Fargo North= 2 [26 Shots On Net]
#2-Bismarck=1 [27 Shots On Net]
[Final-Championship]
Boy's 3rd Place Game:
#1E-Fargo South= 2 [30 Shots on Net]
#2E-G.F. Central= 3 [28 Shots on Net]
[Final]
#2W-Minot= 1 [16 Shots on Net]
#4E-Grafton/Park River=5 [36 Shots on Net]
[Final] - 5th Place Game
Boy's State Semi Finals:
#1E-Fargo South= 1 [ 36 Shots on Net]
#3E-G.F. Red River= 2 [ 21 Shots on Net]
[Final-OT]
#1W-Bismarck High= 4 [35 Shot on Net]
#2E-G.F. Central= 1 [18 Shots on Net]
[Final]
#2W-Minot= 4 [26 Shots on Net]
#4W-Bismarck Century=3 [28 Shots on Net]
[Final-OT]
#3W-Williston= 1 [ 24 Shots on Net]
#4E-Grafton/P.R.=4 [ 27 Shots on Net]
[Final]
Boy's State Quarterfinals:
#2W-Minot= 2 [13 Shots on Net]
#3E-G.F. Red River= 6 [32 Shots on Net]
[Final]
#1E-Fargo South= 6 [51 Shots on Net]
#4W-Bis. Century= 0 [16 Shot on Net]
[Final]
#2E-G.F. Central = 5 [30 Shots on Net]
#3W-Williston = 2 [20 Shots on Net]
[Final]
#1W-Bismarck High = 1 [31 Shots on Net]
#4E-Grafton/Park River = 0 [15 Shot on Net]
[Final]
Girl's State Semi-Finals:
#6-Minot= 3 [26 Shots on Net]
#7-Williston= 2 [17 Shots on Net]
[Final]
#5-West Fargo= 5 [33 Shots on Net]
#8-Dickinson= 1 [15 Shots on Net]
[Final]
#2-Bismarck= 6 [27 Shots on Net]
#3-Fargo South= 5 [22 Shots on Net]
[Final - OT]
#1-Fargo North= 5 [ 27 Shots on Net]
#4-Grand Forks= 0 [ 17 Shots on Net]
[Final]
Girl's State Quarterfinals:
#3-Fargo South= 5 [ 27 Shots on Net]
#6-Minot= 1 [ 10 Shots on Net]
[Final]
#2-Bismarck= 6 [44 Shots on Net]
#7-Williston= 5 [10 Shots on Net]
[Final]
#4-Grand Forks= 2 [20 Shots on Net]
#5-West Fargo= 1 [14 Shots on Net]
[Final - OT]
#1-Fargo North= 6 [46 Shots on Net]
#8-Dickinson=0 [11 Shot on Net]
[Final]
2009 Girl's Outstanding Senior Nominees Named
The two finalists for the State Outstanding Senior Award, which will be named after the Championship Game on Saturday Afternoon at the Ralph Engelstad Arena, have been named. The two players who have been nominated and voted by the respective coaches from state are Lauren Kringstad of Bismarck and Rachel Hennessy of Williston. Here is a closer look at this years two finalists:
Rachel Hennessy F #12 Williston 5'9"
Hennessy has been an All-State player since 7th Grade and has totaled over 360 points in her High School career. Hennessy has finished in the top two in scoring since her freshman year. Last season she led the state in points with 78. She has captained the Coyotes the past three years as well participated with Team North Dakota from 2005-07 which competes at the Chicago Showcase. Rachel has maintained a 3.75 GPA through high school and is a three sport athlete for Williston [Hockey, Volleyball and Tennis]. She is very active in her church and is a mentor to upcoming female hockey players in the Williston "Hockey Buddy Program." Coach Mikki Rehak says, "Rachel is not only a great hockey player, but also an outstanding kid that has the utmost respect for her peers. She has proven her time-management skills juggling sports and academics with her success in the classroom."
Lauren Kringstad D #18 Bismarck 5'7"
Kringstad has been a captain for the last two years and has played defense for the past six years. She was a member of two state championship teams in 2006 and 2007 with the Blizzard. Lauren has earned All-State honors in hockey in 2006, 2007 and 2008 while receiving All-Tournament honors in 2006 and 2007. She was the recipient of the 2009 Tiffany Eikanas Memorial Award which is given to the outstanding senior player on the Blizzard team each season. Kringstad was also a two-time recipient of the Mary Bush Outstanding Defenseman Award at the Chicago Showcase Hockey Tournament in 2006 and 2007. Lauren is a member of her school's Honor Roll in 05-06, 06-07, 07-08, 08-09. Her other extracurricular activities have included: Spanish Club, Leo Lions Club. She has volunteered at St. Alexius Medical Center and works part time at PRIDE as a youth mentor. Besides hockey she also plays high school golf, volleyball and track & field. Coach Kevin Mahon says, "Lauren has been the defensive anchor on this team for several seasons. As Captain the past two years, she has played a major role in bringing her team together as one unit. Lauren has always put the team goals before her individual accomplishments."
2009 Boy's Outstanding Senior Nominees Named
The State Coaches adopted last year at the State Coaches Meeting that the two respective region Outstanding Senior Award winners were to be the finalists for the overall State Outstanding Senior Award winner which will be named after the Championship Game on Saturday Night at the Ralph Engelstad Arena. The two players who have been nominated and voted by the respective coaches from their regions are Patrick Anderson of Bismarck High and Russel Crary of Grand Forks Red River. Here is a closer look at this years two finalists:
Patrick Anderson F #13 Bismarck High Sr. 5'10" 165 lbs
Anderson has 26-goals and 15-assists for 41 points in 23 games played. His Senior Year GPA in the classroom is 4.0 and his lifetime GPA is a 3.8. Anderson also is involved with Knights of Virtue, National Honor Society, Art Club, Spanish Club and Leo Lions. Patrick is also the Assistant Chaplin at St. Mary's Central High School. Besides hockey, Anderson is an avid wake boarder. Coach Mike Peluso says, "Patricks skating ability is simply one of the best I have seen at this level in a long time. Other players look to him for help on improving their game." "Patrick carries a lot of the same traits of guys that are playing at the next level. I am very excited to see what the future has in store for Patrick Anderson both on and off the ice."
Russel Crary F #21 Grand Forks Red River Sr. 5'7" 160 lbs
Crary has 21-goals and 32-assists for 53 points in 24 games played. Crary is a three year letter winner and is one of the teams captains this season. Crary has a GPA of 4.0 and a cumulative GPA of 3.95. Russell has also played in the Upper Midwest Elite League the past three years. Crary had 13-goals and 26-assists for 39-points as a Sophomore and had 16-goals and 34-assists for 50-points as a Junior. His 53 points this season ranks him second in the state behind teammate Jake LaDouceur who has 56 points. Coach Matt Malm says of Crary, "He is without a doubt our leader on and off the ice."
All-East Region Boy's Hockey Announced:
Casey Purpur [G.F. Central] F
Jake LaDouceur [G.F. Red River] F
Peter Orson [Fargo South] F
Justin Moody [G.F. Central] F
Russel Crary [G.F. Red River] F
Tanner Spicer [G.F. Central] F
Cody Boyle [Grafton/Park River] F
Alex Gaustad [Grafton/Park River] F
Ryan Mohagen [Grafton/Park River] F
Ryan Hills [Grafton/Park River] D
Danny Ray [G.F. Central] D
Josh Hooey [Fargo South] D
David Burdick [Fargo South] D
Danny Luecke [Fargo South] D
Scott Buchholz [Fargo South] G
Seth Lang [G.F. Central] G
East Region Coach-of-the-Year:
Tony Bina [G.F. Central]
East Region Outstanding Senior:
Russell Crary [G.F. Red River]
West Region Coach-of-the Year:
Dustin Bratlien [Williston]
West Region Outstanding Senior:
Patrick Anderson [Bismarck High]
West Region All-Tournament Team Announced:
Tyler Richter [Bismarck High] F
Calvin Krueger [Bismarck High] F
Jake Axtman [Williston] F
Bryce Schmitt [Minot] F
Brett Fiddler [Minot] F
Riley Olson [Hazen/Beulah] F
Paul Sorensen [Bismarck High] D
Nick Romanick [Bismarck High] D
Tyler Peterson [Bismarck High] D
Kyle Stephens [Minot] D
Ben Peterson [Bismarck High] D
Preston Landenberger [Hazen/Beulah] G
Darren Medler [Minot] G
Missing Boy's Game Sheets [Need ASAP]
1/23 Wahpeton/Breck at Kittson Central
1/29 Dickinson at Mandan
2/5 Mandan at Jamestown
2/7 Wahpeton/Breck at Bagley
2/16 Dickinson at Jamestown
Missing Girl's Game Sheets [Need ASAP]
1-13: Grand Forks at East Grand Forks
1-16: Mandan at Jamestown
1-17: Dickinson at Jamestown
Thursday, February 19th: East Region Tournament [G.F. Purpur Arena]
5=#1-Fargo South vs #8-Fargo Shanley=2
8=#4-Grafton/P.R. vs #5-West Fargo=1
11=#2-G.F. Central vs #7-Devils Lake=1
8=#3-G.F. Red River vs #6-Fargo North=2
Friday, February 20th
2=#8-Fargo Shanley vs #5-West Fargo=8
1=#7-Devils Lake vs #6-Fargo North=2
7=#1-Fargo South vs #4-Grafton/P.R.=2
6=#2-G.F. Central vs #3-G.F. Red River=0
Saturday, February 21st
4=#4-Grafton/P.R. vs #6-Fargo North=3 [2OT]
3=#3-G.F. Red River vs #5-West Fargo=2
4=#1-Fargo South vs #2-G.F. Central=1
Thursday, February 19th: West Region Tourn. [Bismarck VFW Sports Center]
7=#1-Bismarck High v.s. #9-Dickinson=1
3=#4-Bismarck Century v.s. #5-Mandan=0
5=#2-Williston v.s. #7-Bottineau=3
6=#3-Minot v.s. #6-Hazen/Beulah=4
Friday, February 20th
3=#9-Dickinson vs #5-Mandan=2
4=#7-Bottineau vs #6-Hazen/Beulah=3 [2OT]
8=#1-Bismarck High vs #4-Bis. Century=1
3=#2-Williston vs #3-Minot=9
Saturday, February 21st
2=#7-Bottineau vs #4-Bismarck Century=6
3=#9-Dickinson vs #2-Williston=6
3=#1-Bismarck High vs #3-Minot=1
Greetings Hockey Fans!
The 2008-09 High School Hockey season is just around the corner and we here at ndhighschoolhockey.com are already gearing up for the season. After the first year of the new and improved site we are continuing to make improvements for the upcoming season which will build on what was rolled out last hockey season. We again are teaming up with Gary Shields and Nick Perez with Dawson-Kidd Advertising and Booya Web Design as they have provided the layout design of the site and the technical aspects of the site. Along with Gary is Daniel Kramer who has done all the developing of the site and links on the site. I am very excited to continue the partnership with Gary and Dan and know our site will be even better than last year which had 123,000 hits from November to March.
What's New
We are pleased to announce that in the 2008-09 season we are adding the North Dakota Jr. Gold High School League to our site. The Jr. Gold Teams in our state will now have the same great coverage as our Boy’s and Girl’s Varsity High School Teams. Lee Haugen, Grand Forks Stallions Team Manager, has stepped up to the plate to take the position of Jr. Gold Statistician for the web site. In addition to getting onto ndhighschoolhockey.com for your up-to-date Varsity Boy’s and Girl’s stats, standings and scores you will also gain access to all the same information for the North Dakota Jr. Gold League. NDHighSchoolHockey.com is your one stop shop for all your high school hockey teams and leagues here in North Dakota.
North Dakota Hockey Live
We are also working hard to roll out adding webcasts of live Hockey games during the season via NDHighschoolHockey.com. Currently, we are working with different companies to bring you 1-2 games per month and would do a few games per year in each of the Girl’s, Boy’s and Jr. Gold Leagues. We are researching live webcasts where a number of people can log onto the site and watch the games live with play-by-play and then after the game we will have these games archived on the site so you can go and watch after the game is actually played. This will be a very exciting addition to the site but this also takes a lot of work and dollars to produce a webcast so we are exploring our resource options and potential sponsorships for the site as well as live web cast games.
As a reminder I want to let everyone know that Gary Shields is part of my staff along with Dan Kramer. If you are contacted by either individual during the fall and winter they are representing me and NDHighschoolHockey.com. This site is independent and is not funded under the North Dakota High School Activities Association, but is recognized by the NDHSAA and Mr. Dave Carlsrud of NDHSAA as the official High School Hockey Stats web site. The North Dakota High School Hockey Coaches Association also has made public that NDHighschoolHockey.com is their official hockey web site as did the N.D. Jr. Gold Board this past September. We are very excited for the upcoming season and with the addition of the Jr. Gold League and the possibility of adding webcasts to the site we feel we are giving great coverage for the hockey athletes in our great state as well as giving all coaches, media, families, hockey fans, former players and coaches, sponsors, officials and scouts an opportunity to follow all the teams, players, scores and standings for all of our High School aged players here in North Dakota.
Good luck to all teams, coaches and players this year and make sure to stop by on a regular basis to NDHighschoolHockey.com for all your hockey information during the season.