StreetStix wrote:And now we see the flaw with the new head contact penalties. Any schmo can duck his head down and take, what would be a hip check, to the head. Seeing what I expected so far in the game though. Skoog subpar, no depth with East's missing players, and a very good and motivated Minnetonka team not wanting to lose on their home ice after getting blown out for the majority of their last game against this team. Hopefully East puts in a few and we see an ending like in the earlier game.
The call was checking from behind. Not head contact.
4 to 1 Tonka.
My bad, saw the play but didn't hear the call. Looked more like head contact from what I saw. But bad call all the same.
Valesano, Olson, and Parker missing. Still impressive showing from Tonka though. Defending their home ice like I expected in the Edina game. Also, I think its a no-brainer that Randolph HAS to start Parker once he gets off his suspension. Skoog will not win anyone a state title.
I realize Duluth is missing a couple players but really....? What a disappointment in a game I was thinking would be a barn burner to watch on a great day for hockey. Probably a good lesson for Duluth today before the real season starts in a few weeks, but wow!
As a huge east hockey fan and alum, i am truly embarassed by this performance. Sure we were missing olson val parker and much of repensky, and were playing number 2 in the state , but commeeee onnnn. i still believe that east will win state, but not if they ever play like this