Stability reigns in boys hockey rankings — except for Eden Prairie.
Minnesota Top 25, the Star Tribune’s statewide, class-crossing ranking of high school boys hockey
High school hockey writer David La Vaque’s rankings of the top 25 boys hockey teams in Minnesota.
The Eagles raced into the top 10 for the first time this season, led by senior forward Chase Klute (nine goals). Eden Prairie’s four-game win streak includes wins over previous No. 8 Wayzata and No. 16 Shakopee.
By contrast, no other teams fell or improved by more than a few spots.
Records through Tuesday, Dec. 17.
1. St. Thomas Academy (6-0): Last week: No. 1.
2. Hill-Murray (5-0): Last week: No. 2.
3. Moorhead (6-1): Last week: No. 3.
4. Edina (4-1): Last week: No. 4.
5. Stillwater (6-1): Last week: No. 5.
6. Cretin-Derham Hall (5-0-1): Last week: No. 6.
7. Rogers (7-1): Last week: No. 7.
8. Eden Prairie (5-1): Last week: N/R.
9. Rosemount (9-0): Last week: No. 9.
10. White Bear Lake (5-1-1): Last week: No. 10.
11. Wayzata (6-2-1): Last week: No. 8.
12. Holy Angels (5-1): Last week: No. 11.
13. Hermantown (4-1-2): Last week: No. 12.
14. Cloquet-Esko-Carlton (6-0): Last week: No. 13.
15. St. Cloud Cathedral (3-2-2): Last week: No. 14.
16. Benilde-St. Margaret’s (3-2): Last week: No. 15.
16. Shakopee (6-3): Last week: No. 16.
17. Maple Grove (5-4): Last week: No. 17.
18. Minnetonka (4-3): Last week: No. 18.
19. Bemidji (6-2): Last week: No. 19.
20. Grand Rapids (5-1): Last week: No. 20.
21. Hibbing/Chisholm (7-2): Last week: No. 21.
22. Warroad (3-2-1): Last week: No. 22.
23. Mahtomedi (3-5-1): Last week: No. 23.
24. Champlin Park (4-0): Last week: No. 24.
25. Luverne (6-0-1): Last week: No. 25.
An undefeated St. Thomas Academy team remains the No. 1-ranked team in Minnesota per David La Vaque. No other teams fell or improved by more than a few spots in this week's rankings.