Elite League
Elite League Goalies Now in Rotation
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By Tim Droogsma
For the first 10 years of its existence, the Upper Midwest High School Elite League would select 12 goaltenders and assign two of them to each of the league’s six Minnesota-based teams. This year the league is experimenting with a new system in which just nine goalies were selected, and instead of being assigned to a specific team, they are rotating through the league’s 21-game regular season schedule, continually playing with a different team.
After three weeks, the system appears to be working, according to Elite League goaltending coach Dave Rogalski.
Elite League Provides Opportunity for Advancement
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By Tim Droogsma
The Upper Midwest High School Elite League has developed a reputation over the years for preparing players to move on to higher levels of hockey, and the proof is in the numbers: More than 50 Elite League players have been selected in the last three NHL Entry Drafts, and dozens of Elite League alumni have gone on to play college hockey at the Division I level.
And while not every player goes on to be an NHL draft pick, the Elite League also gives high school players an opportunity to advance to whatever the next stage of their hockey career might be. There were numerous examples of that development on display Sept. 14-17, as the North American Hockey League (NAHL) held its annual Showcase event at the National Sports Center in Blaine.
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Girls Elite League Set for Fourth Season
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The fourth season of the Girls Upper Midwest High School Elite League will soon be underway! Modeled after the boys’ version, this fall developmental league allows the top female hockey players in the upper Midwest to compete with players of similar ability. The schedule allows multi-sport athletes to continue their fall sport.
“This league puts the top players against the top players. This is not only good for their development, but it also makes it easier for our staff to scout talent in the region,” said Jeff Giesen, Head Coach at St. Cloud State University.2011 Girls Elite League Rosters
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Black
G MaKenzie Johnson Eden Prairie
G Sydney Rossman Minnetonka
D Sydney Baldwin Minnetonka
D Hannah Behounek Minnetonka
D Liv Halvorson Benilde-SM
D Paige Jahnke Roseville
D Arianna Reid Lakeville South
D Lexi Slattery Centennial
F Emilie Brigham Anoka
F Dani Cameranesi Blake
F Kaylee Druk Benilde-SM
F Lauren Hespenheide Shakopee
F Mari Mankey Hopkins
F Amy Menke Shakopee
F Kelly Pannek Benilde-SM
F Maddie Peake Mounds View
F Caitlin Reilly Benilde-SM
F Britney Thunstrom Blaine
F Christi Vetter Lakeville North
F Lydia Wagner Dodge County
Winny Brodt Brown Head Coach
Red
G Erika Allen Roseville
G Maddie Dahl Edina
D Megan Armstrong Edina
D Ali Austin Edina
D Sara Bustad Stillwater
D Paige Haley Red Wing
D Anna Keys Park
D Lee Stecklein Roseville
F Hannah Brandt Hill-Murray
F Hanna Brodt Roseville
F Kayla Fuechtmann Centennial
F Kate Flug Roseville
F Chloe Kinsel Cretin-Derham
F Courtney Kukowski Eastview
F Sarah Nielsen Edina
F Savannah Quandt Mankato
F Lindsey Roethke Buffalo
F Amy Schlagel Coon Rapids
F Maddie Woo Maple Grove
Erin Keys Head Coach
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G Angie Hall White Bear Lk.
G Allie Morse Park
D Kelsey Cline Bloomington
D Kendra Goodrich Rosemount
D Sam LaShomb South St. Paul
D Milica McMillen Breck
D Sid Morin Minnetonka
D Alli Rolandelli Hopkins
F Laura Bowman Minnetonka
F Sara Carlson Hutchinson
F Jonna Curtis Elk River
F Holly Dietzler Bloomington
F Hayley Hill White Bear Lk.
F Megan Lushanko Chisago Lakes
F Julia Osowski Princeton
F Amy Petersen Minnetonka
F Katie Rooney Buffalo
F Taylor Sampson Rosemount
F Kaitlin Storo Chaska
F Megan Wolfe Eagan
Allie Sanchez Head Coach
Elite League Honors Two Contributors
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Each year the Upper Midwest High School League produces its “profile book,” containing biographical information about the league’s players. This year, the league decided to use some space in the book to recognize the work of two people who have made extraordinary contributions to the league’s success.
Carol Carlson of Stillwater is retiring as chief registrar of USA Hockey’s Minnkota District. Dr. Alan Weingarden is marking his 11th year as a sponsor and support of the Elite League. Both will be honored in this year’s profile book.
