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I agree, I see this being a close game and Michaelis and Humphrey are good enough to cause plenty of GR headaches.alcloseshaver wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2020 2:39 pm Elks have a penchant for giving up a lot of SOG, need to keep GR at 3 goals or less and hope a difference maker like Michaelis pops a few in. Would be ironic if in a down year this club pulls off a couple of upsets where some great teams have failed. Elks would have very little chance V Andover where Rapids can make a case for having a chance, albeit a small one.
Elk River has improved also if you watch them in person, but logically your assessment of a possible final score makes sense. Elks need to get to 3 and get good goaltending.Edinahopkins wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2020 3:08 pm The last time these guys met in Edina Rapids was playing it’s worst hockey and still Handley outplayed the elks. Elk river definitely has a chance it’s the playoffs, but the way GR is playing they are on another level then the last time they played in December. I say 5-1 5-2 Rapids . Grand Rapids is locking it down and carter has really really picked it up in net I don’t think Elk River is going to score from the corner like they did in Edina.
The 1st meeting was a typical ER game get outshot 17-3 in the 1st period but lead 1-0 and 2-1 after 2. Rapids scored the last 4 with an EN goal. That’s the formula except for the 3rd period, slim margin for error but let’s play.Edinahopkins wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2020 3:32 pm I agree Elk River has gotten better to win Elk River has two score 4 goals Grand Rapids has lost every time they have given up 4 goals but I just don’t think the elks are going to have enough to get past either Grand Rapids or Andover but that’s why we play the game anything can happen this time of year and I love that. Elk River I suppose is due for one but Grand Rapids likes low scoring games Elk River is going to have to pump a few in right away and get Grand Rapids chasing from 2 or more down.
You got your orange on for tomorrow? Couldn't find an orange shirt or jacket but found an orange cap. It'll have to do.karl(east) wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2020 10:07 pm I'm intrigued by this one, as both teams have been trending upward lately. Rapids is certainly the favorite but if the Elks pop one or two early, it could get interesting. Interesting stylistic clash between a thinner team that has some legitimate offensive talent and a very deep defensive squad that has some question marks over where the goals will come from. Elk D and goaltending will need to hold up; GR just needs to find ways to finish.
You nailed it there Karl. The only game this year that Rapids got behind quick and early was Edina. If it stays 0-0 or GR up by a goal for any length of time I like their chances.karl(east) wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2020 10:07 pm I'm intrigued by this one, as both teams have been trending upward lately. Rapids is certainly the favorite but if the Elks pop one or two early, it could get interesting. Interesting stylistic clash between a thinner team that has some legitimate offensive talent and a very deep defensive squad that has some question marks over where the goals will come from. Elk D and goaltending will need to hold up; GR just needs to find ways to finish.
I agree with that.northwoods oldtimer wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2020 4:36 am should be a good one. one goal either way. think this one is a toss up match.
I do have one orange sweater, but I'm saving it for Thursday when I think it might be more necessary.east hockey wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2020 10:58 pmYou got your orange on for tomorrow? Couldn't find an orange shirt or jacket but found an orange cap. It'll have to do.karl(east) wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2020 10:07 pm I'm intrigued by this one, as both teams have been trending upward lately. Rapids is certainly the favorite but if the Elks pop one or two early, it could get interesting. Interesting stylistic clash between a thinner team that has some legitimate offensive talent and a very deep defensive squad that has some question marks over where the goals will come from. Elk D and goaltending will need to hold up; GR just needs to find ways to finish.
Lee
There are these things called washing machines. Wear it Saturday, wash it Sunday, wear it Thursdaykarl(east) wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2020 8:27 amI do have one orange sweater, but I'm saving it for Thursday when I think it might be more necessary.east hockey wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2020 10:58 pmYou got your orange on for tomorrow? Couldn't find an orange shirt or jacket but found an orange cap. It'll have to do.karl(east) wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2020 10:07 pm I'm intrigued by this one, as both teams have been trending upward lately. Rapids is certainly the favorite but if the Elks pop one or two early, it could get interesting. Interesting stylistic clash between a thinner team that has some legitimate offensive talent and a very deep defensive squad that has some question marks over where the goals will come from. Elk D and goaltending will need to hold up; GR just needs to find ways to finish.
Lee
Definitely will be a surreal Saturday for Karl & Lee, but Hey guys, there’s always next yearkarl(east) wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2020 8:27 amI do have one orange sweater, but I'm saving it for Thursday when I think it might be more necessary.east hockey wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2020 10:58 pmYou got your orange on for tomorrow? Couldn't find an orange shirt or jacket but found an orange cap. It'll have to do.karl(east) wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2020 10:07 pm I'm intrigued by this one, as both teams have been trending upward lately. Rapids is certainly the favorite but if the Elks pop one or two early, it could get interesting. Interesting stylistic clash between a thinner team that has some legitimate offensive talent and a very deep defensive squad that has some question marks over where the goals will come from. Elk D and goaltending will need to hold up; GR just needs to find ways to finish.
Lee
For Karl, for sure. He doesn't remember a Semifinal Saturday without East playing. My memory is longer and more brutal.hockey59 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2020 8:51 amDefinitely will be a surreal Saturday for Karl & Lee, but Hey guys, there’s always next yearkarl(east) wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2020 8:27 amI do have one orange sweater, but I'm saving it for Thursday when I think it might be more necessary.east hockey wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2020 10:58 pm
You got your orange on for tomorrow? Couldn't find an orange shirt or jacket but found an orange cap. It'll have to do.
Lee