2012 Senior Classic set for March 2-4 in Blaine

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Last Updated on Sunday, 27 May 2012 23:31

The Minnesota Girls Hockey Coaches Association (MGHCA) would like to invite all hockey fans to the 2012 Senior Classic at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine, Minn., on March 2-4. This event, celebrating the careers of our best female high school players, is now in its 14th year.

The MGHCA, along with the support of Minnesota Hockey, organized the first event in what was then called the Maroon & Gold Series in 1999. This first event had 40 of the state’s best players in a two-game series played at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine.

In 2002, the event grew to four teams with 68 seniors participating. And finally in 2008, the event was expanded to eight teams with 136 players participating in the tournament.

The purpose of this showcase tournament is to give the best senior players in the state an opportunity to compete with the state’s other best players and also to give many players a final chance to be scouted by some of the top Division I and III colleges in the area. Many past participants have gone on to play college hockey as a result in their participation in this event.

From this event, the MGHCA will also be selecting 20 players to participate in the Minnesota Hockey/Reebok High School National Invitational Tournament on the weekend of April 20-22 at Plymouth Ice Arena. This team will compete against teams from Wisconsin, North Dakota and Massachusetts, along another Minnesota team comprised of the state’s best juniors with no High Performance 17 eligibility remaining.

We hope you enjoy this year’s tournament and that you help us to celebrate the careers of these outstanding young women who are representing their schools and sections. There is no entry fee to any of the games. All are welcome!

Information for the Senior Classic and the Minnesota Hockey/Reebok NIT can be found on the MGHCA website at mngirlshockeyhub.com or mghca.com. You can also contact Tim Morris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more info.

2012 High School Senior Classic
“A” Pool – 1A-1AA, 2A-AA, 3A-AA, 4A-AA teams
“B” Pool – 5A-AA, 6A-AA, 7A-AA, 8A-AA teams

Date    Time    Rink    Game
March 2    6:30 p.m.    SR#1    1A-AA vs. 2A-AA
March 2    6:45 p.m.    SR#2    5A-AA vs. 6A-AA
March 2    8:45 p.m.    SR#1    3A-AA vs. 4A-AA
March 2    9 p.m.    SR#2    7A-AA vs. 8A-AA
March 3    9 a.m.    SR#1    2A-AA vs. 3A-AA
March 3    9:15 a.m.    SR#2    6A-AA vs. 7A-AA
March 3    11:15 a.m.    SR#1    4A-AA vs. 1A-AA
March 3    11:30 a.m.    SR#2    8A-AA vs. 5A-AA
March 3    5:30 p.m.    SR#1    1A-AA vs. 3A-AA
March 3    5:45 p.m.    SR#2    5A-AA vs. 7A-AA
March 3    7:45 p.m.    SR#1    2A-AA vs. 4A-AA
March 3    8 p.m.    SR#2    6A-AA vs. 8A-AA
March 4    10:30 a.m.    SR#1    7th Place Game
March 4    10:45 a.m.    SR#2    5th Place Game
March 4    12:45 p.m.    SR#1    3rd Place Game
March 4    1 p.m.    SR#2    Championship

Point system for “Pool” round games:
3 points – regulation win • 2 points – overtime win
1 point – overtime loss
1 ½ points – tie after overtime