GAMES December 17, 2013

Slammer · Post by **Slammer** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:15 pm

Really bad loss for East... Howg played absolutely terrible and let in some soft goals..... Hedin came in and shut them out for the rest of the game. East did control most of the game though which I guess is promising.

Post by **east hockey** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:17 pm

Slammer wrote:Really bad loss for East... Howg played absolutely terrible and let in some soft goals..... Hedin came in and shut them out for the rest of the game. East did control most of the game though which I guess is promising.

They're going to have to be a lot more than promising if they are going to get to the State Championship game, as you just predicted.

Lee

Slammer · Post by **Slammer** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:19 pm

east hockey wrote:
Slammer wrote:Really bad loss for East... Howg played absolutely terrible and let in some soft goals..... Hedin came in and shut them out for the rest of the game. East did control most of the game though which I guess is promising.
They're going to have to be a lot more than promising if they are going to get to the State Championship game, as you just predicted.

Lee

I like making bold predictions..... Why not make that prediction when you're posting anonymously on a forum.

Slammer · Post by **Slammer** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:25 pm

But in all seriousness, I'm curious to see how Randolph responds after this. Definitely an interesting season so far!

Post by **east hockey** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:29 pm

Denfeld & Hermantown are headed to overtime. SOG are 39-19 in favor of Hermantown.

Lee

TTpuckster · Post by **TTpuckster** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:31 pm

EGF - 5
Bem - 2

Final

Mnsportsguy1976 · Post by **Mnsportsguy1976** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:31 pm

2-1 Rapids over Virginia after two

greenway1969 · Post by **greenway1969** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:34 pm

Eveleth 5, Greenway 3 final.

Post by **east hockey** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:36 pm

Hermantown wins it 3-2 1:25 into overtime. The game wasn't that close, but Denfeld could have easily won.

Lee

Slammer · Post by **Slammer** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:37 pm

east hockey wrote:Hermantown wins it 3-2 1:25 into overtime. The game wasn't that close, but Denfeld could have easily won.

Lee

Post by **karl(east)** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:45 pm

My thoughts on East-Centennial:

The first period easily ranked among the worst periods I have ever seen an East team play. They gave up one goal less than 30 seconds in, and a shorty near the end. Howg was not on, they were out-hit and out-hustled, lost a defenseman to an injury, and the offense involved Phil Beaulieu trying to skate through three people. (To his credit, he did create the few half-chances they had that period.)

The second and third periods were an entirely different story. Hedin came in and made one huge save early on. They went to work, controlled play, and battled back. After it got to 3-2, they had some tantalizing chances to tie it up, including Marinac hitting a pipe with less than ten seconds left. They just dug themselves into too deep of a hole in the first. The power play needs some work (seems weird to say that about an East team), and they also took a stupid retaliation penalty with a few minutes left that neutralized a Centennial penalty for a shot after the whistle. Ah, the delights of watching a young and inexperienced team.

Credit Centennial for really coming to play in the first, and making a few adjustments that did just enough to disrupt East's comeback in the 2nd and 3rd. Gorowsky was a force on the first two goals. They're not a great team, but they're reasonably deep, and if a quality opponent gives them an opening, they're more than capable of grabbing it.

SPUDNUT · Post by **SPUDNUT** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 9:46 pm

Moorhead 6
Alexandria 1

Final

Laker Guy · Post by **Laker Guy** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:04 pm

Prior Lake over Eagan 4-3 in OT. Prior Lake looks to be more skilled, though Eagan is a gritty team - blocked a ton of shots tonight.

I think both teams will do well this year. Lakers have several younger players logging a lot of minutes and will continue to get better and Eagan's syle of play and goalie play will keep them in games.

PuckRanger · Post by **PuckRanger** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:08 pm

Grand Rapids scores an empty netter with just over a minute to go to take a 4-1 lead over Virginia.

EDIT: They score two more in the final 20 seconds to win by a 6-1 final.

Shots 40-27 Grand Rapids.

Frequent_MN_Flyer · Post by **Frequent_MN_Flyer** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:09 pm

Grand Rapids 6
Virginia MIB 1

Sluggish start for Rapids. Shepard solid in net when he needed to be. Good warm up for BIG weekend in Edina. Young players like Mattson and Adams continue to shine. Avery sounded dominant.

inthetwine · Post by **inthetwine** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:10 pm

Hopklns 2, White Bear 1, in overtime.

bemused · Post by **bemused** » Tue Dec 17, 2013 10:21 pm

Weakside-Bardown wrote:Everyone is overlooking Elliot's shot at Duluth East...

Not everyone

sanryam · Post by **sanryam** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 12:22 am

Maple Grove and BSM finish in a tie 4 4..interesting. I think Maple Grove is a bit underrated and I'm starting to think Benilde might be overrated this year.

SidneysDogHouse · Post by **SidneysDogHouse** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 6:50 am

Let's not jump to conclusions, although you may be right, and let's give MG credit for a good third period. After 2 BSM had this game in hand 4-1. They actually played defense for two periods! Then they unleashed the hounds...the D rushed the puck and left forwards back a number of times, Ultimately leading to three unanswered goals! Early in the third, Naas missed a breakaway (badly) to make it 5-1, MG came right back down and scored. Numerous posts, open nets and shot opportunities not taken!!! So, the stars need to start playing like it!

With all the video taken at the game, you'd think someone would review and realize what works and what doesn't! Playing D works for this team, and frankly is necessary with young goaltenders. I bet Long feels better after watching the Fresh (name?) get left out hung to dry just as much as he did! First two periods goalie saw almost everything, third period...back door, back door, back door!

Top three forwards are non-existent on this team right now!

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:14 am

TTpuckster wrote:EGF - 5
Bem - 2

Final

3-2 with two minutes to go.
EGF pp goal makes it 4-2.
ENG makes it 5 - 2.

TTpuckster · Post by **TTpuckster** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:24 am

elliott70 wrote:
TTpuckster wrote:EGF - 5
Bem - 2

Final
3-2 with two minutes to go.
EGF pp goal makes it 4-2.
ENG makes it 5 - 2.

Yea, I read the Herald this morning.
Sounds like it was a very even game.

I will be at the game in January in Bemidji.
And, since EGF did beat Blaine, I believe I owe you one.

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:27 am

TTpuckster wrote:
elliott70 wrote:
TTpuckster wrote:EGF - 5
Bem - 2

Final
3-2 with two minutes to go.
EGF pp goal makes it 4-2.
ENG makes it 5 - 2.
Yea, I read the Herald this morning.
Sounds like it was a very even game.

I will be at the game in January in Bemidji.
And, since EGF did beat Blaine, I believe I owe you one.

almostashappy · Post by **almostashappy** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 8:13 am

Laker Guy wrote:Prior Lake over Eagan 4-3 in OT. Prior Lake looks to be more skilled, though Eagan is a gritty team - blocked a ton of shots tonight.

I think both teams will do well this year. Lakers have several younger players logging a lot of minutes and will continue to get better and Eagan's syle of play and goalie play will keep them in games.

It was a strange game. First period even, with Eagan scoring right at the end on a power play back door one timer. Second period was all Lakers...Eagan couldn't do anything right and gave up a couple of bad rushes. Third period was exact opposite...I think that PL had 2 shots in 3rd.

Cats were rolling 4 lines far more than usual, and the younger d got a whole lot of ice time. Forward lines have been juggled not just from game to game, but from one period to the next. I got to believe there was at least a few times when it was the first time that the 5 guys on the ice had played together in a game situation. Now, this isn't an excuse...it's an observation of something that is very different than how things have been for Eagan over past few years. It will be interesting to see how long it takes for line pairings to firm up.

Sats81 · Post by **Sats81** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:49 am

Laker Guy wrote:Prior Lake over Eagan 4-3 in OT. Prior Lake looks to be more skilled, though Eagan is a gritty team - blocked a ton of shots tonight.

I think both teams will do well this year. Lakers have several younger players logging a lot of minutes and will continue to get better and Eagan's syle of play and goalie play will keep them in games.

How does the Fellows kid look?

Sats81 · Post by **Sats81** » Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:50 am

Lakeville North rolled over South 6-0. South is down bad this year. The first line for North with the Poehling twins and their younger freshman brother is very good.