AA Quarterfinal: Eastview vs. #1 Hill-Murray

[East Side Pioneer Guy]

Hill - 4
EV - 3 OT

Man, I'm gettin' a little o-l-d for that OT who-ha.

Lots of wishful thinking on this site about Hill losing...

Which is very good for a team with the #1 target on their backs.

Thanks, fellas!

[allstatebenders]

Hill - 4
EV - 3 OT

Man, I'm gettin' a little o-l-d for that OT who-ha.

Lots of wishful thinking on this site about Hill losing...

Which is very good for a team with the #1 target on their backs.

Thanks, fellas!

$eems like someone is a little nervou$ that the Pioneer$ might lose.

[East Side Pioneer Guy]

Hill - 4
EV - 3 OT

Man, I'm gettin' a little o-l-d for that OT who-ha.

Lots of wishful thinking on this site about Hill losing...

Which is very good for a team with the #1 target on their backs.

Thanks, fellas!

$eems like someone is a little nervou$ that the Pioneer$ might lose.

I hate the #1 tag. No ones wants it. I'm no more or less concerned about Eastview than I would be Centennial or Moorhead. I take nothing fro granted in the tournament. I just find it amusing that a lot folks are bending over backwards to find a reason to predict an upset of a team they hate. But we like it that way.

I like the Pioneer$ spelling. As the son of a brewery worker, I really get a kick out of it.

[UntouchableFlow]

Slattery was injured late in the WBL game. Anyone know his status?

According to his Twitter account it was something to do with his shoulder, but he said that he'll be able to play this week.

The bigger question is will he be able to pass the puck?

Great question. The shoulder is also a ways away from his legs, which seem to be moving about half of the time. I love the kids skill, but if he worked as hard as some of the guys on this Hill squad with less talent, he'd be very, very dangerous, every shift.

[Ogie]

I hate the #1 tag. No ones wants it. I'm no more or less concerned about Eastview than I would be Centennial or Moorhead. I take nothing fro granted in the tournament. I just find it amusing that a lot folks are bending over backwards to find a reason to predict an upset of a team they hate. But we like it that way.

I like the Pioneer$ spelling. As the son of a brewery worker, I really get a kick out of it.

Really got no dog in the hunt.

There's nothing scarier in a 1-game elim tournament than a HAWT goalie.

See: JoJo Jeanetta.

[allstatebenders]

I hate the #1 tag. No ones wants it. I'm no more or less concerned about Eastview than I would be Centennial or Moorhead. I take nothing fro granted in the tournament. I just find it amusing that a lot folks are bending over backwards to find a reason to predict an upset of a team they hate. But we like it that way.

I like the Pioneer$ spelling. As the son of a brewery worker, I really get a kick out of it.

Really got no dog in the hunt.

There's nothing scarier in a 1-game elim tournament than a HAWT goalie.

See: JoJo Jeanetta.

Gosh he played good in that tourney. He was amazing.

[old goalie85]

Jet did you get a box for this one ?? Tell your boy good luck from all of us. Looks like I'm buying next time !!

[East Side Pioneer Guy]

OK, I keep hearing about a "hot goalie", and I have to ask what a goalie must do to earn the "hot goalie" tag? I think that requires more than one game.

Thirty-seven (I think that's right) saves against Eagan is very respectable; that's a lot of shots. I didn't see the game so I don't know how many times Eagan got robbed. Maybe 6, maybe once.

Facing 21 shots against a not-great Apple Valley on it;s face doesn't sound like that big of a deal. Again,if he stood on his head for 5-6 of those saves that's one thing.

He sounds like a potent threat, and Hill isn't a scoring machine this season. But Dugas is no slouch either, so on that score they sound like they may be even. I don't expect a shot out, and if Eastview gets a couple goals that may be enough. But I doubt that happens.4-1 Hill

[TheJet]

Jet did you get a box for this one ?? Tell your boy good luck from all of us. Looks like I'm buying next time !!

No such luck - but the school/tournament sets us up pretty well with tickets.

[allstatebenders]

OK, I keep hearing about a "hot goalie", and I have to ask what a goalie must do to earn the "hot goalie" tag? I think that requires more than one game.

Thirty-seven (I think that's right) saves against Eagan is very respectable; that's a lot of shots. I didn't see the game so I don't know how many times Eagan got robbed. Maybe 6, maybe once.

Facing 21 shots against a not-great Apple Valley on it;s face doesn't sound like that big of a deal. Again,if he stood on his head for 5-6 of those saves that's one thing.

He sounds like a potent threat, and Hill isn't a scoring machine this season. But Dugas is no slouch either, so on that score they sound like they may be even. I don't expect a shot out, and if Eastview gets a couple goals that may be enough. But I doubt that happens.4-1 Hill

I understand you don't want your team to lose, I don't want DE to lose either, but you have to face the fact that he is a threat and Eastview could easily pull off this upset. All it takes is a hot goalie. HM got a bad draw. 2-0 eastview

[4thlineproblems]

I want an upset just as much as the next guy and even though hill hasnt exactly been convincing in their section wins, i still think that their talent and experience/ Eastviews lack of experience will show on the big stage. As mentioned Dugas is a great goalie and may in fact be better than Driscoll, it just depends on the day. I think the first goal in this one will be huge. I will be pulling for the upset but i have to use my head for my prediction. 3-1 hill

[BogeyMan]

Slattery was injured late in the WBL game. Anyone know his status?

According to his Twitter account it was something to do with his shoulder, but he said that he'll be able to play this week.

The bigger question is will he be able to pass the puck?

That could be the front runner for post of the year!!!!! You are making it sound as though he passed the puck before his injury.....maybe he should have had his shoulder looked at in December????? Tons of skill but does not play well with others. If he does not play it may actually make the top line better if they move someone in there that will work hard and make some plays.....

[Ogie]

OK, I keep hearing about a "hot goalie", and I have to ask what a goalie must do to earn the "hot goalie" tag? I think that requires more than one game.

Thirty-seven (I think that's right) saves against Eagan is very respectable; that's a lot of shots. I didn't see the game so I don't know how many times Eagan got robbed. Maybe 6, maybe once.

Facing 21 shots against a not-great Apple Valley on it;s face doesn't sound like that big of a deal. Again,if he stood on his head for 5-6 of those saves that's one thing.

He sounds like a potent threat, and Hill isn't a scoring machine this season. But Dugas is no slouch either, so on that score they sound like they may be even. I don't expect a shot out, and if Eastview gets a couple goals that may be enough. But I doubt that happens.4-1 Hill

If six GA over the last eight games, two of those against Eagan, doesn't make you a hot goalie, what would?

[WarmUpTheBus]

OK, I keep hearing about a "hot goalie", and I have to ask what a goalie must do to earn the "hot goalie" tag? I think that requires more than one game.

Thirty-seven (I think that's right) saves against Eagan is very respectable; that's a lot of shots. I didn't see the game so I don't know how many times Eagan got robbed. Maybe 6, maybe once.

Facing 21 shots against a not-great Apple Valley on it;s face doesn't sound like that big of a deal. Again,if he stood on his head for 5-6 of those saves that's one thing.

He sounds like a potent threat, and Hill isn't a scoring machine this season. But Dugas is no slouch either, so on that score they sound like they may be even. I don't expect a shot out, and if Eastview gets a couple goals that may be enough. But I doubt that happens.4-1 Hill

If six GA over the last eight games, two of those against Eagan, doesn't make you a hot goalie, what would?

Electric socks.

[BlueLineSpecial]

Looking forward to this game, as I do think Eastview has the potential to upset Hill. That said, I do think there is some wishful thinking on this forum and I think Dugas is as capable as anyone of stealing a game if needed.

First goal in this game is HUGE

Good luck to both teams, great to see Eastview get some time in the sun

[almostashappy]

If six GA over the last eight games, two of those against Eagan, doesn't make you a hot goalie, what would?

Guess you're not counting the 7-1 loss against Eagan? Wonder if he's preemptively taking antibiotics to ward off another ear infection.

I don't think that we can still call him "hot" in the traditional sense of a good goalie that unexpectedly plays out of his head for a few games. He has been consistently this good since he won the starting position mid-season. Makes you wonder why the change wasn't made earlier.

It is too bad that Dugas isn't getting as much love, especially after his stellar performance against WBL last Friday. But there is a difference...Driscoll has taken a mid-level program and carried it on his shoulder pads all the way to St. Paul, where nobody expected them to be. His teammates have fed off of his success, and have raised their level of play in response. Dugas, in contrast, performed at the high level for a team chock-full of all-star talent, and did what was needed to get his team to where everyone expected them to be at the start of the year. Not quite as glamorous or high-profile, but that's got to be expected when you choose to attend a school with such a strong hockey tradition.

[LCHockey]

Almost just nailed it. 15-4-1 with a 1.65 GAA and .945 Sv% sounds pretty good to me!

[Wallyworld]

Hill Fan

As a Hill fan I was hoping that we would draw LVNorth or Moorhead rather than Eastview because the one thing thing I hate is a hot goaltender i.e. 40 shots on WBL for 1 goal in section final or facing Moorhead's Bitzer last year.. I see that if you throw out the one bad game that this kid had, he's like 14-3-1 witth a .947 save % and a 1.53 GAA.. But really those are just Zevnik and Dugas type numbers and I wonder what the sophmore's nerves will be like at the X.. We've seen Dugas in state tourney play.. And the game I threw out above was a 7 goal inflow from Eagan... Tough to predict.

If goalies are a wash then Hill is looking pretty good as there is no way the rest of the Eastview team matches the pioneers up & down the roster... Tougher game than I would like though.. And then the last team I wanted to play is Wayzata (was hoping for Edina in the 4 slot) and we would get them in the semi's so I just don't see Hill beating Eastview, Wayzata and Duluth East (should it unfold as predicted).... Tough order with our first line not clicking the last month...

[almostashappy]

Hill Fan

As a Hill fan I was hoping that we would draw LVNorth or Moorhead rather than Eastview because the one thing thing I hate is a hot goaltender i.e. 40 shots on WBL for 1 goal in section final or facing Moorhead's Bitzer last year.. I see that if you throw out the one bad game that this kid had, he's like 14-3-1 witth a .947 save % and a 1.53 GAA.. But really those are just Zevnik and Dugas type numbers and I wonder what the sophmore's nerves will be like at the X.. We've seen Dugas in state tourney play.. And the game I threw out above was a 7 goal inflow from Eagan but Jefferson also put up at least 5 on Driscoll as well... Tough to predict.

For what it's worth, according to hub's score sheet Driscoll wasn't in goal for the Jefferson game. Aside from the 7-1 loss, highest goal count in a single game looks to be 3 (0-3 loss against Rosemount, 7-3 win against New Richmond)

http://www.mnhockeyhub.com/roster_players/1955853

[oldschoolpuckster]

Eastview winning.....????? Not a chance!! HM will win by 4-5 goals.

[Wallyworld]

The more I look at this forum post it seems like the overall consensus is either an upset or very close game but in my years watching HS hockey (40) it seems when almost everyone is on a bandwagon like this you often get a game that isnt even close... Same with when you totally count a team out (see this in the superbowl alot too when everyone is going one direction watch out for the underdog I.e. Giants over Pats). So in that respect I kind of like the fact that everyone is talking about Eastview while the #1 team in state with 2 losses in 28 games, waits quietly in the wings... and dont think that all this talk about Eastview's goalie isnt going to inspire Dugas even more.... P.S. though I like to see the big name schools in the tourney, I am happy for the Eastview team and fan base...


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[BlueLineSpecial]

Depth: Advantage HM
Coaching: Advantage HM
Defense: Slight advantage HM
Goaltending: Wash
Underdog status (*don't discount this one): Advantage Eastview
Been there before and know what to expect: Advantage HM
Playing loose/nothing to lose: Advantage Eastview
Game: HM wins 3-1

[Todd Park]

[quote="oldschoolpuckster"]Eastview winning.....????? Not a chance!! HM will win by 4-5 goals.[/quote]

Doubtful, I've seen EV play a few times this year -- their top two lines can play with most teams in the tourney. No big names, but the fwds are fun to watch on all 3 lines. Wait til you see the first time one of them dives head first into the shot(s) -- then they all start doing it -- pretty contagious. pretty cool.

The hot goalie everyone is mentioning is just that pretty money, but the irony is the SR goalie that he took the job from was pretty darn good too. Big kid. But 4-5 goals I wish they offered that line on the Sportsbook. Ain't happening.

[BodyShots]

There is a reason that HM gets to play Eastview. HM is the #1 seed and Eastview was probably the #8 seed. Let's face it. 5 out of 8 #1 seeds advanced to state. Centenial was #2 seed, and Wayzata was a #3 seed in a section where the #3 seed would probably be #1 or #2 anywhere else. Eastview was a #3 seed in a section everybody called weak except for Eagan. Eagan got upset in the finals by a team that had a cake walk getting their (beating a #6 and #7 seed).

This one won't be close. I see HM winning 5 - 0.

[HShockeywatcher]

OK, I keep hearing about a "hot goalie", and I have to ask what a goalie must do to earn the "hot goalie" tag? I think that requires more than one game.

He's #4 in the state in save % for this season. That's more than one game.