“Those kids have decided to take advantage of having more opportunities to compete at a higher level. They will also have a more rigorous and demanding practice schedule. We are right now at a spot where we have good younger talent in the state.” — Chris Aarseth, who coaches for a club and also is head coach at Minneapolis Southwest. 

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