7AA for 2017-2018

Jeffy95 · Post by **Jeffy95** » Sun Dec 31, 2017 2:35 am

kniven wrote:
karl(east) wrote:East 2, Blaine 2, Final. 64 saves for Blaine's Joe Daninger. This game wasn't much fun to watch. East spent basically the entire game in possession of the puck, sometimes cycling well, sometimes cycling for the sake of cycling, and but never quite looking like the well-oiled machine we've seen at times, despite the seeming total domination. A goal was waved off with about 2 minutes left in OT; I didn't see the goalie interference, but whatever. They shouldn't have needed that anyway. The trip to Minnetonka next week will be an adventure.

East peppers the net a lot with easy save shots hoping for a juicy rebound. That is their game. SOG overated stat when it comes to East.
Get em going Knivsy!

alcloseshaver · Post by **alcloseshaver** » Tue Jan 02, 2018 4:40 pm

Lee, I see Andover's 8-2 mark, albiet with a weak schedule is still good for the 2 seed. Schedule picks up now, next 5 games:
Elk
CEC
Centennial
Grove
Spud

kniven · Post by **kniven** » Tue Jan 02, 2018 7:20 pm

Jeffy95 wrote:
kniven wrote:
karl(east) wrote:East 2, Blaine 2, Final. 64 saves for Blaine's Joe Daninger. This game wasn't much fun to watch. East spent basically the entire game in possession of the puck, sometimes cycling well, sometimes cycling for the sake of cycling, and but never quite looking like the well-oiled machine we've seen at times, despite the seeming total domination. A goal was waved off with about 2 minutes left in OT; I didn't see the goalie interference, but whatever. They shouldn't have needed that anyway. The trip to Minnetonka next week will be an adventure.

East peppers the net a lot with easy save shots hoping for a juicy rebound. That is their game. SOG overated stat when it comes to East.
Get em going Knivsy!
Absolutely!!!!!!!

Post by **east hockey** » Tue Jan 02, 2018 8:26 pm

alcloseshaver wrote:Lee, I see Andover's 8-2 mark, albiet with a weak schedule is still good for the 2 seed. Schedule picks up now, next 5 games:
Elk
CEC
Centennial
Grove
Spud

We were looking at their upcoming schedule today at work (during break, of course!) and it's brutal. They could end up close to .500 heading into the section playoffs.

Lee

Post by **east hockey** » Tue Jan 02, 2018 8:32 pm

4-0 Elks over Huskies in the 2nd period.

Lee

alcloseshaver · Post by **alcloseshaver** » Tue Jan 02, 2018 9:37 pm

east hockey wrote:4-0 Elks over Huskies in the 2nd period.

Lee

5-1 final. Elks getting better goaltending after a rough patch.

northwoods oldtimer · Post by **northwoods oldtimer** » Tue Jan 02, 2018 9:52 pm

alcloseshaver wrote:
east hockey wrote:4-0 Elks over Huskies in the 2nd period.

Lee
5-1 final. Elks getting better goaltending after a rough patch.

Elks randover Andover. Big time statement game.

kniven · Post by **kniven** » Tue Jan 02, 2018 11:16 pm

northwoods oldtimer wrote:
alcloseshaver wrote:
east hockey wrote:4-0 Elks over Huskies in the 2nd period.

Lee
5-1 final. Elks getting better goaltending after a rough patch.
Elks randover Andover. Big time statement game.

CEC will be in Andover Thursday for another 7AA matchup. Hopefully they come out of there with a win....

Immigrant Fan · Post by **Immigrant Fan** » Wed Jan 03, 2018 11:19 pm

So, does it appear GR is growing? Or are they pretty lost right now? It sounds like some frustrations were showing late in the Andover game. I will be interested to hear of any insights from wise hockey observers.

Oh yeah, so you missed me Northwoods Old Fool! Yes, I have a full life that keeps me plenty busy. You should probably get a hobby other than obsessing about the activities director at Grand Rapids. You are getting kind of creepy and coming off like a stalker. If she ever met you, I am guessing you made no impression at all, so get over your crush. You sound pathetic.

As a start on a better life, ask your PCA to change your Depends. That should help cheer you up.

grindiangrad-80 · Post by **grindiangrad-80** » Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:01 am

Immigrant Fan wrote:So, does it appear GR is growing? Or are they pretty lost right now? It sounds like some frustrations were showing late in the Andover game. I will be interested to hear of any insights from wise hockey observers.

Oh yeah, so you missed me Northwoods Old Fool! Yes, I have a full life that keeps me plenty busy. You should probably get a hobby other than obsessing about the activities director at Grand Rapids. You are getting kind of creepy and coming off like a stalker. If she ever met you, I am guessing you made no impression at all, so get over your crush. You sound pathetic.

As a start on a better life, ask your PCA to change your Depends. That should help cheer you up.

I don't have a great hockey mind by any stretch of the imagination but since I have been on here regularly for the past couple of seasons when things were going good I feel obligated to be available when things are a little rougher.

It does appear that GR is making some headway from the early season. After the first few games it looked pretty bleak but of late they have been improved. While they are still being out shot most games they have narrowed that gap. As expected they have gotten very good goal tending. Holum is just flat out very good and Clafton has played excellent also. If they can gain some confidence in moving the puck out of their own end and create a few more scoring chances they should continue to make strides as the season goes on.

That's a pretty generic analysis but it's the best I can do right now.

kniven · Post by **kniven** » Thu Jan 04, 2018 12:27 pm

Andover, CEC, and Rapids fighting for the 4th seed? Forest Lake seems like they have a decent team too. Franny and C/I never quite sure....

Immigrant Fan · Post by **Immigrant Fan** » Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:06 pm

Grand, Thanks for the insights. I've been away for a while, so haven't seen them since the Edina Classic.

I did talk to a few of the parents/grand parents of the players and they report the boys like HC 'Nuch and feel good about his coaching. The only "complaint" I heard is that the boys think he could be harder on them. If his frustration builds, perhaps they will get that from him.

At any rate, it is encouraging to hear you think they are getting better. They started the season with quite a gut-punch, so perhaps they are recovering and finding their resilience.

That guy for that thing · Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:27 pm

Andover wins 7-2 over CEC.

grindiangrad-80 · Post by **grindiangrad-80** » Thu Jan 04, 2018 9:37 pm

This group of kids have grown up playing with some guys who had ridiculous talent. Once they get the confidence to realize they are more than good enough to get it done, they will be fine. You can see it happening as the season goes.
Replying to Immigrant Fan

kniven · Post by **kniven** » Thu Jan 04, 2018 10:16 pm

grindiangrad-80 wrote:This group of kids have grown up playing with some guys who had ridiculous talent. Once they get the confidence to realize they are more than good enough to get it done, they will be fine. You can see it happening as the season goes.
Replying to Immigrant Fan

East
Marshall
Elk River
Andover
Rapids
Forest Lake
CEC
Granny
C/I

Is this possible? CEC is in trouble. They are still my boys though.

That guy for that thing · Thu Jan 04, 2018 10:30 pm

Kniven, lets see how CEC does against DM on Tuesday. Marshall may be a bit tired from MG, but the Jacks have a way of getting hyped up for the big games. Always have, always will. They have a way of removing the records and removing any precedent from important games.

kniven · Post by **kniven** » Thu Jan 04, 2018 10:36 pm

That guy for that thing wrote:Kniven, lets see how CEC does against DE on Monday. East may be a bit tired, but the Jacks have a way of getting hyped up for the Hounds. Always have, always will. They have a way of removing the records and removing any precedent from important games.

I think you mean Duluth Marshall on Tuesday.

That guy for that thing · Thu Jan 04, 2018 10:37 pm

Yeah I fixed it. My point still stands though.

kniven · Post by **kniven** » Thu Jan 04, 2018 10:41 pm

That guy for that thing wrote:Yeah I fixed it. My point still stands though.

Yeah. I’m such a huge fan. I feel bad for the kids. Life’s not easy.

grindiangrad-80 · Post by **grindiangrad-80** » Thu Jan 04, 2018 11:10 pm

kniven wrote:
That guy for that thing wrote:Yeah I fixed it. My point still stands though.
Yeah. I’m such a huge fan. I feel bad for the kids. Life’s not easy.

I wouldn't get to worried yet Kniven. Late February is a long way off . Pretty likely CEC is one of the 4 on semi final Saturday. Once you get there- anything could happen. Hang in there and enjoy the season. I think you will be happy late winter.

WestMetro · Post by **WestMetro** » Fri Jan 05, 2018 12:01 am

Sorry Kniven!

I was right on this one , home game with seeding possibly at stake , bus ride for the Jacks , and coach Manney was ready . Also predictably , the outcome produces more Section 7 drama!

northwoods oldtimer · Post by **northwoods oldtimer** » Fri Jan 05, 2018 6:53 am

That guy for that thing wrote:Andover wins 7-2 over CEC.

CEC got taken to the wood shed. Why isn't all the youth talent translating to wins? Team seems to be pretty inconsistent with some ugly losses. What is going on in CEC? Figured them to contest for a number 2 in 7AA this year.

Rocketwrister · Post by **Rocketwrister** » Fri Jan 05, 2018 7:17 am

northwoods oldtimer wrote:
That guy for that thing wrote:Andover wins 7-2 over CEC.
CEC got taken to the wood shed. Why isn't all the youth talent translating to wins? Team seems to be pretty inconsistent with some ugly losses. What is going on in CEC? Figured them to contest for a number 2 in 7AA this year.

Taken to wood shed and beat! Nice job Andover and Menne being prepared and ready to go. No so much CEC and Smalley, no excuses.

SpOilerfan · Post by **SpOilerfan** » Fri Jan 05, 2018 11:29 am

Rocketwrister wrote:
northwoods oldtimer wrote:
That guy for that thing wrote:Andover wins 7-2 over CEC.
CEC got taken to the wood shed. Why isn't all the youth talent translating to wins? Team seems to be pretty inconsistent with some ugly losses. What is going on in CEC? Figured them to contest for a number 2 in 7AA this year.
Taken to wood shed and beat! Nice job Andover and Menne being prepared and ready to go. No so much CEC and Smalley, no excuses.

This is on Smalley?? no way!

Post by **east hockey** » Fri Jan 05, 2018 12:26 pm

SpOilerfan wrote:
Rocketwrister wrote:
northwoods oldtimer wrote: CEC got taken to the wood shed. Why isn't all the youth talent translating to wins? Team seems to be pretty inconsistent with some ugly losses. What is going on in CEC? Figured them to contest for a number 2 in 7AA this year.
Taken to wood shed and beat! Nice job Andover and Menne being prepared and ready to go. No so much CEC and Smalley, no excuses.
This is on Smalley?? no way!

Well, it's sure not on Esse!

Lee