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Hockey knowledge from someone who grew up playing and loving the game...and still plays to this day.

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(updated every Sunday)

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Tim Kolehmainen - He's been away for a few years, but check out his site for older photos.

Super Saturday: Hill-Murray and St. Thomas Academy win state titles

by Tim Kolehmainen
The BREAKDOWN
(posted 3/10/2008)

Championship Saturday was a good day for the east side of the river, as St. Thomas Academy claimed the A title and Hill-Murray won in AA. The Cadets' championship wasn't a surprise, as they were seeded as the top team, but the Pioneers had to run through both unbeaten and top-ranked Roseau and No. 2 Edina to get the title...

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No upset this time: Ness is Mr. Hockey
By Tim Kolehmainen
The BREAKDOWN
(posted 3/10/2008)
Roseau junior Aaron Ness was named Mr. Hockey Sunday, just after the Rams lost their final two games of the state tournament...

No upsets in Class AA quarters
By Tim Kolehmainen
The BREAKDOWN
(posted 3/7/2008)
Well, bully for the coaches who seeded the teams in this year's state tournament. After eight quarterfinal games, we have not a single upset.

Edina rolls CEC in Class AA
By Tim Kolehmainen
The BREAKDOWN
(posted 3/6/2008)
Second-seeded Edina looked good in beating Cloquet-Esko-Carlton in Thursday's first Class AA quarterfinal.

Class A quarterfinals complete
By Tim Kolehmainen
The BREAKDOWN
(posted 3/6/2008)
The favorites all advanced past the quarterfinals in Class A. Check Tim's blog for more predictions.

Crystal ball: Can Roseau stay unbeaten?
By Tim Kolehmainen
The BREAKDOWN
Tim previews and predicts the state boys hockey tournament.

Winter's last push: state boys hockey tournament gets underway
(posted 3/1/2008)
Poll: Who do you think will win the Class AA and Class A boys' hockey tournaments? Vote on Red Light Special and make your voice heard.

Bemidji's Erickson claims Ms. Hockey Award
by Tim Kolehmainen
The BREAKDOWN
(posted 2/26/2008)
Bemidji's Sarah Erickson was named the 2008 Ms. Hockey winner Sunday at the conclusion of the state hockey tournament. A senior forward, Erickson tallied 42 goals and 17 assists...

Alexandria wins first state girls hockey title; Eden Prairie goes wire to wire
by Tim Kolehmainen
The BREAKDOWN
(posted 2/23/2008)
Girls Hockey: Alexandria and Eden Prairie claim state titles. Check out Tim's blog for the final word.