The Favorite: Blue Army 

Players to Watch: Keaton Orrey, Ryan Madigan, Ben Tauscher

Blue Army took the title in The Big One, with Keaton Orrey scoring the game-winner in an overtime win over a Black Bears team consisting of players from all over the state. Madigan finished third in The Big One tournament scoring with 10 total points.

Keep An Eye On: Minnesota Blades

Players to Watch: Will Zellers, Ryan McPartland, Brittan Alstead

The Blades won the AAA State title last season in the same age group, and return a sizable number of the same players. Strong goaltending could be the difference for the '06 Blades. 

Don't Forget About: Twin City Selects

Players to Watch: Will Weidemann, Will Dosan, Ryan Arrigoni (G)

Several players from the TC Selects were members of the runner-up Black Bears during The Big One, including the swift-footed Weidemann. Arrigoni looked sharp during the recent Leprechaun Days three-on-three tournament in Rosemount.