7A Final Hibbing vs. Virginia

[puckrat]

I think Tromp will be the better goalie in this game. If Hibbing's young defense can play the whole game, they will be the ones going to St. Paul.
Hibbing's offense will have to be able to put the puck in the net though.

[bronx18]

Should be a great game between two of the biggest rivals in northern Minnesota behind Warroad-Roseau...Both teams are fantastic teams..couldn't be a better matchup to have as the section finals. I'm going with Hibbing in a close one..4-3 in overtime. Best of luck to both teams. May the best team win.

Now that this has been said, I'm changing my prediction of a close game that could go either way to 11-rip Devils.

BOOK IT

Dude why even post something so stupid?

[LSS1994]

Should be a great game between two of the biggest rivals in northern Minnesota behind Warroad-Roseau...Both teams are fantastic teams..couldn't be a better matchup to have as the section finals. I'm going with Hibbing in a close one..4-3 in overtime. Best of luck to both teams. May the best team win.

Now that this has been said, I'm changing my prediction of a close game that could go either way to 11-rip Devils.

BOOK IT

Dude why even post something so stupid?

[bronx18]

Now that this has been said, I'm changing my prediction of a close game that could go either way to 11-rip Devils.

BOOK IT

Dude why even post something so stupid?

the smart thing to do LSS1994, would be to post it in the bigger box, not the subject box. Nice try though.

[mnhockeynemn]

Re: Dude your mad cause your gay little broncos lost...
Dude why even post something so stupid
the smart thing to do LSS1994, would be to post it in the bigger box, not the subject box. Nice try though

This needs to get banned or locked. That remark is absolutely uncalled for. By the way just so you know, I know who you are now.[/b]

[PuckRanger]

My keys to the game:

Hibbing:
Needs to find a way to score at even strength.
- In 109:44, the Blue Jackets have only scored 2 even strength goals against Virginia this season...
- The other two goals they scored were powerplay goals and one was due to the puck sticking on a Virginia defenseman on the fresh wet ice in Virginia... the other was the 6 on 4 tying goal late in the third (a situation that will most likely not happen in this game.) Considering penalties are generally fewer in the playoffs, at the pace Hibbing is scoring, they will score only one goal in this game unless they step it up.

Stay out of the box.
- Virginia's powerplay is potent. Hendrickson's shot release is quick enough without the extra room to load it up. Virginia is scoring at a 38% clip against the Blue Jackets this season with the extra man.

Goaltending & Defense.
- Its no secret that goaltending is always a key to a playoff run. Nathan Tromp will need to bring his "A" game. A performance like last year in the regular season finale or like some of his early season games this year - or anything near it - will spell disaster for the Blue Jackets. He will have to keep his team in it.
- The defense needs to keep things to the outside and cover up well in their own end like they did when these two played in Hibbing. The Jackets will not win a high scoring shootout type game. (Virginia is 15-1-1 when they score 4 goals or more.)

Cash in on the Powerplay.
- They will have to do better than 12% on the powerplay as it was against Virginia during the season. As noted above, that stat could easily read 0%. They probably won't get a ton of chances, so they will need to cash in on at least one to win this game, if not two.

Virginia
Start fast.
- The Blue Devils have been sluggish out of the gate in the past few games (Silver Bay excluded). It nearly cost them against Duluth Marshall, and it probably will cost them if it happens here.

Continue special teams play.
- Virginia has a definite advantage on special teams with a more potent power play and a very good penalty kill... this is true overall, but has been even more evident against Hibbing. That needs to continue for the Blue Devils to advance.

Play with the lead.
- When playing tied late or behind, the top line gets heavily taxed trying to tie or win the game. A lead means more rest for Hendrickson, Chesser, and Andrew Judnick and all-around fresh legs late in the game.

Goaltending.
- Again, its always a key this time of year. Myhre has been pretty good at keeping the puck out with a GAA of 1.86 against Hibbing and a 92.3 Saves Percentage. However, he has fought the puck at times and left some rebounds - especially early in big games. If he controls that, Virginia's chances of winning dramatically improve.

Other Notes:
Hibbing has struggled away from its home ice this season. Just 4 wins... two against International Falls, one against Eveleth, and one against Little Falls. Not a stat that I like to see for a game outside the confines of Memorial Arena.

Virginia has a ton of kids that played here last year and have a taste of the state tournament... and many were key players. Hibbing has some guys back as well, but most of them were very limited in the ice time they saw. Aaron Jamnick, Ryan Hanegmon and company logged most of the ice time last year. One exception is goaltending where Tromp played last year and Myhre did not.

Hibbing also has the 5 game monkey on their back to deal with when it comes to the 7A finals. This will be their 8th straight appearance in the game, winning the first two and losing the next five (two to Virginia).

Bottom line to me is that if Virginia plays up to its capability, this game is theirs to lose... and if they play like they did in the 3rd period and overtime against Duluth Marshall, they should advance and do well in St. Paul if they carry that play forward. Hibbing is a definite underdog coming into this one in my book, but I wouldn't count them out entirely.

[dirtracing17]

that was too much to read. but keep in mind there first meeting tromp wasnt in nets. not using it as an excuse, just stating

[gophers101]

My keys to the game:

Hibbing:
Needs to find a way to score at even strength.
- In 109:44, the Blue Jackets have only scored 2 even strength goals against Virginia this season...
- The other two goals they scored were powerplay goals and one was due to the puck sticking on a Virginia defenseman on the fresh wet ice in Virginia... the other was the 6 on 4 tying goal late in the third (a situation that will most likely not happen in this game.) Considering penalties are generally fewer in the playoffs, at the pace Hibbing is scoring, they will score only one goal in this game unless they step it up.

Stay out of the box.
- Virginia's powerplay is potent. Hendrickson's shot release is quick enough without the extra room to load it up. Virginia is scoring at a 38% clip against the Blue Jackets this season with the extra man.

Goaltending & Defense.
- Its no secret that goaltending is always a key to a playoff run. Nathan Tromp will need to bring his "A" game. A performance like last year in the regular season finale or like some of his early season games this year - or anything near it - will spell disaster for the Blue Jackets. He will have to keep his team in it.
- The defense needs to keep things to the outside and cover up well in their own end like they did when these two played in Hibbing. The Jackets will not win a high scoring shootout type game. (Virginia is 15-1-1 when they score 4 goals or more.)

Cash in on the Powerplay.
- They will have to do better than 12% on the powerplay as it was against Virginia during the season. As noted above, that stat could easily read 0%. They probably won't get a ton of chances, so they will need to cash in on at least one to win this game, if not two.

Virginia
Start fast.
- The Blue Devils have been sluggish out of the gate in the past few games (Silver Bay excluded). It nearly cost them against Duluth Marshall, and it probably will cost them if it happens here.

Continue special teams play.
- Virginia has a definite advantage on special teams with a more potent power play and a very good penalty kill... this is true overall, but has been even more evident against Hibbing. That needs to continue for the Blue Devils to advance.

Play with the lead.
- When playing tied late or behind, the top line gets heavily taxed trying to tie or win the game. A lead means more rest for Hendrickson, Chesser, and Andrew Judnick and all-around fresh legs late in the game.

Goaltending.
- Again, its always a key this time of year. Myhre has been pretty good at keeping the puck out with a GAA of 1.86 against Hibbing and a 92.3 Saves Percentage. However, he has fought the puck at times and left some rebounds - especially early in big games. If he controls that, Virginia's chances of winning dramatically improve.

Other Notes:
Hibbing has struggled away from its home ice this season. Just 4 wins... two against International Falls, one against Eveleth, and one against Little Falls. Not a stat that I like to see for a game outside the confines of Memorial Arena.

Virginia has a ton of kids that played here last year and have a taste of the state tournament... and many were key players. Hibbing has some guys back as well, but most of them were very limited in the ice time they saw. Aaron Jamnick, Ryan Hanegmon and company logged most of the ice time last year. One exception is goaltending where Tromp played last year and Myhre did not.

Hibbing also has the 5 game monkey on their back to deal with when it comes to the 7A finals. This will be their 8th straight appearance in the game, winning the first two and losing the next five (two to Virginia).

Bottom line to me is that if Virginia plays up to its capability, this game is theirs to lose... and if they play like they did in the 3rd period and overtime against Duluth Marshall, they should advance and do well in St. Paul if they carry that play forward. Hibbing is a definite underdog coming into this one in my book, but I wouldn't count them out entirely.

Ok so your picking Virginia, we get it!! There doesn't need to be all this mumbo jumbo stating how Hibbing can't score and they can't win and Virginia's ticket is already punched. All the pressure's on Virginia. Their the favorites and their supposed to win. Hibbing wasn't even supposed to get out of the Semi's. And with your entire post you are pretty much counting Hibbing out entirely which is perfectly fine because again, no pressure on the Jackets here. If Hibbing plays to their potential, like against falls, they will win. Hibbing is a workboot/lunchbox, grit it out team. Virginia is finesse. Play the body on them and this game will be in Hibbings favor.

[dirtracing17]

last time i checked, this isnt the regular season anymore. lets see some stats of the last time these two played

[mentor]

PuckRanger said it all. I think Virginia has the more talented players.But that being said are they a shoe in for a win? No. Hibbing will come to play and Viginia better be ready.A slow start will put them on their heels. Hibbings penalties could cost them the game. Who will win? Hopefully it will be Virginia but it is to close to call. It will be a classic hockey game.

[BDfan]

last time i checked, this isnt the regular season anymore. lets see some stats of the last time these two played

last time they played was regular season....

[rangefan]

nothing previous to tonight matters, stats, records, save %, its all thrown out the door, tonight is all about who comes to play and who plays to their potential, that is the team who will be victorious, not what some stat book says

[dirtracing17]

last time i checked, this isnt the regular season anymore. lets see some stats of the last time these two played

last time they played was regular season....

yeah but most of what i was saying is his season does not compare to hibbings came against them.

[mentor]

yeah but most of what i was saying is his season does not compare to hibbings came against them.[/quote]


This is grammar 101 ? O-BOY . I hope this doesn't reflect the rest of your school !

[dirtracing17]

yeah but most of what i was saying is his season does not compare to hibbings came against them.

This is grammar 101 ? O-BOY . I hope this doesn't reflect the rest of your school ![/quote]

haha wow, im pretty sure everybody knows i meant to say game. but whats the deal with all the grammer stuff?

[mnhockeynemn]

My keys to the game:

Hibbing:
Needs to find a way to score at even strength.
- In 109:44, the Blue Jackets have only scored 2 even strength goals against Virginia this season...
- The other two goals they scored were powerplay goals and one was due to the puck sticking on a Virginia defenseman on the fresh wet ice in Virginia... the other was the 6 on 4 tying goal late in the third (a situation that will most likely not happen in this game.) Considering penalties are generally fewer in the playoffs, at the pace Hibbing is scoring, they will score only one goal in this game unless they step it up.

Stay out of the box.
- Virginia's powerplay is potent. Hendrickson's shot release is quick enough without the extra room to load it up. Virginia is scoring at a 38% clip against the Blue Jackets this season with the extra man.

Goaltending & Defense.
- Its no secret that goaltending is always a key to a playoff run. Nathan Tromp will need to bring his "A" game. A performance like last year in the regular season finale or like some of his early season games this year - or anything near it - will spell disaster for the Blue Jackets. He will have to keep his team in it.
- The defense needs to keep things to the outside and cover up well in their own end like they did when these two played in Hibbing. The Jackets will not win a high scoring shootout type game. (Virginia is 15-1-1 when they score 4 goals or more.)

Cash in on the Powerplay.
- They will have to do better than 12% on the powerplay as it was against Virginia during the season. As noted above, that stat could easily read 0%. They probably won't get a ton of chances, so they will need to cash in on at least one to win this game, if not two.

Virginia
Start fast.
- The Blue Devils have been sluggish out of the gate in the past few games (Silver Bay excluded). It nearly cost them against Duluth Marshall, and it probably will cost them if it happens here.

Continue special teams play.
- Virginia has a definite advantage on special teams with a more potent power play and a very good penalty kill... this is true overall, but has been even more evident against Hibbing. That needs to continue for the Blue Devils to advance.

Play with the lead.
- When playing tied late or behind, the top line gets heavily taxed trying to tie or win the game. A lead means more rest for Hendrickson, Chesser, and Andrew Judnick and all-around fresh legs late in the game.

Goaltending.
- Again, its always a key this time of year. Myhre has been pretty good at keeping the puck out with a GAA of 1.86 against Hibbing and a 92.3 Saves Percentage. However, he has fought the puck at times and left some rebounds - especially early in big games. If he controls that, Virginia's chances of winning dramatically improve.

Other Notes:
Hibbing has struggled away from its home ice this season. Just 4 wins... two against International Falls, one against Eveleth, and one against Little Falls. Not a stat that I like to see for a game outside the confines of Memorial Arena.

Virginia has a ton of kids that played here last year and have a taste of the state tournament... and many were key players. Hibbing has some guys back as well, but most of them were very limited in the ice time they saw. Aaron Jamnick, Ryan Hanegmon and company logged most of the ice time last year. One exception is goaltending where Tromp played last year and Myhre did not.

Hibbing also has the 5 game monkey on their back to deal with when it comes to the 7A finals. This will be their 8th straight appearance in the game, winning the first two and losing the next five (two to Virginia).

Bottom line to me is that if Virginia plays up to its capability, this game is theirs to lose... and if they play like they did in the 3rd period and overtime against Duluth Marshall, they should advance and do well in St. Paul if they carry that play forward. Hibbing is a definite underdog coming into this one in my book, but I wouldn't count them out entirely.

Very True. Well Spoken and valid points taken.

[nickmon3]

yeah but most of what i was saying is his season does not compare to hibbings came against them.

This is grammar 101 ? O-BOY . I hope this doesn't reflect the rest of your school ![/quote]

Dude, its a forum, not english class. Settle down.

[HSH1212]

I have seen a lot of arguements about class. Coming from a Duluth resident, it is many people's belief that there is very little class on the range in general. However, if you want my ranking which is probably the consensus in Duluth:

1) Hibbing
huge gap
2) Virginia
3) International Falls

As for the game, I see Virginia winning 4-2.

[mnhockeynemn]

Virginia 1
Hibbing 0
End of Period 1

[bronx18]

Virginia 1
Hibbing 0
End of Period 1

Boo-Yah!!

[mnhockeynemn]

Virginia 1
Hibbing 0
End of Period 1

Boo-Yah!!

[bronx18]

Virginia 1
Hibbing 0
End of Period 1

Boo-Yah!!

Any other updates? And how do you know who I am?

[mnhockeynemn]

Boo-Yah!!

Any other updates? And how do you know who I am?

3-0 Virginia
after 2

[bronco2828]

Game Over 3-0 Virginia goes to the X. Hopefully one of these years we'll beat Hibbing so we can give Virginia a game at the DECC. Oh Yeah, when JP steps down. Soon I hope.

[mnhockeynemn]

Game Over 3-0 Virginia goes to the X.