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Its the battle of the 12-13-1 teams!Sparlimb wrote: ↑Sun Feb 26, 2023 11:06 pm I'm curious to see the Woodbury v HM game. Nothing would surprise me. Stillwater played 3 OT games vs Woodbury and they took HM to OT. If Hill plays like they did on Saturday they'll be in good shape. But they haven't put many back to back games together this year (well at least good ones). Guessing this will be a one goal game...
If the white bear kids get over the flu, I would give them a slight edge. But you’re right, it could go either way. Then there’s always the Sager factor, he usually gets outcoached, and gets burned by trying to sit on a 2 goal lead.stateofhawkey wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 10:28 am Guys, let's not overthink this. HM will win handily over Woodbury. It's Sections, and HM will be a different animal here than they were during the regular season. The WBL - Gentry semifinal should be incredibly exciting though, I wouldn't be surprised to see it go either way.
Ah, I think you chose the wrong goal to stand behind. Or were you talking to Erickson so he didn't fall asleep?BlueLineSpecial wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:55 am(and I stood above the Hill goal for 2 periods, I counted maybe 2 scoring chances for East Ridge).Sparlimb wrote: ↑Sun Feb 26, 2023 11:06 pm I'm curious to see the Woodbury v HM game. Nothing would surprise me. Stillwater played 3 OT games vs Woodbury and they took HM to OT. If Hill plays like they did on Saturday they'll be in good shape. But they haven't put many back to back games together this year (well at least good ones). Guessing this will be a one goal game...
East Side Pioneer Guy wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:22 pmAh, I think you chose the wrong goal to stand behind. Or were you talking to Erickson so he didn't fall asleep?BlueLineSpecial wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:55 am(and I stood above the Hill goal for 2 periods, I counted maybe 2 scoring chances for East Ridge).Sparlimb wrote: ↑Sun Feb 26, 2023 11:06 pm I'm curious to see the Woodbury v HM game. Nothing would surprise me. Stillwater played 3 OT games vs Woodbury and they took HM to OT. If Hill plays like they did on Saturday they'll be in good shape. But they haven't put many back to back games together this year (well at least good ones). Guessing this will be a one goal game...
Oh those weren't giant hot dogs, those hot dogs were.... as...big...as...your...head!!!BlueLineSpecial wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:45 pmEast Side Pioneer Guy wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:22 pmAh, I think you chose the wrong goal to stand behind. Or were you talking to Erickson so he didn't fall asleep?BlueLineSpecial wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 8:55 am
(and I stood above the Hill goal for 2 periods, I counted maybe 2 scoring chances for East Ridge).
Actually it worked out perfectly. I stayed on the far end of Aldrich the entire game. I was behind Erickson for the 1st and 3rd periods, East Ridge goalie for 2nd period.
0-0 after 1 - didn't miss a thing
5-0 after 2 - I had the perfect vantage point above the East Ridge goalie for all of those.
6-1 after 3 - I got the perfect vantage point for East Ridge's lone goal after they stole the puck around mid-ice. Couldn't really see our last goal but at that point I was shoving 2 giant hotdogs down my gullet and thinking about how long I'd stay to watch Gentry v Roseville. Also snagged myself a puck that shot over the netting. So all in all, pretty good night!
Quick Edit- if you don't mind missing a lot of the action on the far side of the rink, there's no better angle to watch at Aldrich than standing directly above one of the goalies. You get to see plays unfolding perfectly as they enter the zone and have a great view for goals, saves and scrums. You also get to see big hits up close in the corners and really get to hear the chatter from the players. It's my favorite spot. Plus you're 5 feet from the concession stand, so quick and easy access for a treat
Done!East Side Pioneer Guy wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2023 6:46 amOh those weren't giant hot dogs, those hot dogs were.... as...big...as...your...head!!!BlueLineSpecial wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:45 pmEast Side Pioneer Guy wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2023 5:22 pm
Ah, I think you chose the wrong goal to stand behind. Or were you talking to Erickson so he didn't fall asleep?
Actually it worked out perfectly. I stayed on the far end of Aldrich the entire game. I was behind Erickson for the 1st and 3rd periods, East Ridge goalie for 2nd period.
0-0 after 1 - didn't miss a thing
5-0 after 2 - I had the perfect vantage point above the East Ridge goalie for all of those.
6-1 after 3 - I got the perfect vantage point for East Ridge's lone goal after they stole the puck around mid-ice. Couldn't really see our last goal but at that point I was shoving 2 giant hotdogs down my gullet and thinking about how long I'd stay to watch Gentry v Roseville. Also snagged myself a puck that shot over the netting. So all in all, pretty good night!
And I would urge you to quickly delete the part about how great a spot that is to watch the game and hear the chatter. When you've got a good thing going, you keep it on the down low.
I would say, no, they ran out of gas about halfway through the second.
But did Sager ever tire of raising his arms in desperate search for a favorable call? Or did he need two assistants to raise them for him, ala Moses during the parting of the Red Sea?inthetwine wrote: ↑Wed Mar 01, 2023 7:29 pmI would say, no, they ran out of gas about halfway through the second.
That would make for an interesting poll question.East Side Pioneer Guy wrote: ↑Thu Mar 02, 2023 5:56 am I did not have "Hill grinds out semifinal win against Royals" on my bingo card. It was a dog fight to the end, with plenty of physical play. When Hill had that tenuous one goal lead further into the 3rd than I wanted, I said it was a difficult to see keeping The Wood off the board for 51 minutes. #RoyalNation had a very respectable turnout.
And we've got to get back to holding these semifinal games on Tue and Wed. If either game had had multiple overtimes, the late game would have ended near midnight. There's no advantage in having three days off between games over having only two days off. It would be unfair for the teams in the second game to have to wait until 10:00 to get on the ice, and since it's separate admissions for the two games, the building needs to be cleared, and that would be a colossal mess. Any Section 4A games can be played at another site, be it Roseville, or Fogarty, or even that crappy shed White Bear has. I'm good with the #1 seed choosing (before the tournament starts) whether their bracket plays on Tue or Wed, the choice being Rest or Rust? (Hat tip to Common)
I'll take Hill in a 2-1 nail biter on Friday night. Hill has a lot of loses on a very tough schedule, Gentry has little beyond a very nice win against the slumping Bears after an unimpressive schedule. Don't underestimate a coach like Lex, or Randolph, or Giles, in these situations involving an upstart challenger; there is no substitute for experience. In a the-enemy-of-my-enemy-is-my-friend scenario, Gentry will find itself with a surprising amount of love, for a couple of games. Because while it may be a close call at times, we are the most hated program in the state.
Steal away, my good man! That was my response, many years ago, to the unrelenting taunts about community and neighborhood hockey and how schools like Hill destroy that. If they paid any attention, they'd know that Hill has generation after generation that not only go to school there but play hockey. Look at the 2020 championship team - it's riddled with recognizable last names from teams gone by. Heck, look at this year's roster. Lots and lots of familiar Hill Murray names carrying on the tradition.East Side Pioneer Guy wrote: ↑Thu Mar 02, 2023 4:56 am Witty taunt by Hill fans in the closing moments:
"WHERE'S your SEA-son?"
I'm hoping they've got severe robust "WHERE'S your CIT-ies?" ready for Gentry on Friday.
I had a Twitter reply this past week where I blatantly stole the "The City of Hill-Murray is beautiful this time of year " line, and got several likes. I think it'd look great on our next state championship tee shirts. Own it, baby.
you couldn't be more wrongEast Side Pioneer Guy wrote: ↑Thu Mar 02, 2023 5:56 am In a the-enemy-of-my-enemy-is-my-friend scenario, Gentry will find itself with a surprising amount of love, for a couple of games. Because while it may be a close call at times, we are the most hated program in the state.
Edina will always be the most hated team but also the team we need at state each year. It’s never the same without Edina at state. Hill is another hated team because they’re a private but I think most people can’t help but respect that program and coach. It feels to me that Edina and Hill are pretty much in the same boat.elliott70 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 02, 2023 6:08 amThat would make for an interesting poll question.East Side Pioneer Guy wrote: ↑Thu Mar 02, 2023 5:56 am I did not have "Hill grinds out semifinal win against Royals" on my bingo card. It was a dog fight to the end, with plenty of physical play. When Hill had that tenuous one goal lead further into the 3rd than I wanted, I said it was a difficult to see keeping The Wood off the board for 51 minutes. #RoyalNation had a very respectable turnout.
And we've got to get back to holding these semifinal games on Tue and Wed. If either game had had multiple overtimes, the late game would have ended near midnight. There's no advantage in having three days off between games over having only two days off. It would be unfair for the teams in the second game to have to wait until 10:00 to get on the ice, and since it's separate admissions for the two games, the building needs to be cleared, and that would be a colossal mess. Any Section 4A games can be played at another site, be it Roseville, or Fogarty, or even that crappy shed White Bear has. I'm good with the #1 seed choosing (before the tournament starts) whether their bracket plays on Tue or Wed, the choice being Rest or Rust? (Hat tip to Common)
I'll take Hill in a 2-1 nail biter on Friday night. Hill has a lot of loses on a very tough schedule, Gentry has little beyond a very nice win against the slumping Bears after an unimpressive schedule. Don't underestimate a coach like Lex, or Randolph, or Giles, in these situations involving an upstart challenger; there is no substitute for experience. In a the-enemy-of-my-enemy-is-my-friend scenario, Gentry will find itself with a surprising amount of love, for a couple of games. Because while it may be a close call at times, we are the most hated program in the state.
Is it Hill
Or Edina
Or Hermantown
Or Moorhead
Or ?