Eagan (8-1) @ Minnetonka (10-1) 1-3-12 7pm

HShockeywatcher · Post by **HShockeywatcher** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 2:23 pm

Regardless of who you ask, these are the #'s 3 and 4 teams in the state, although the order you get may be different. This game should determine who will most likely stay in the top 3 the rest of the season.

Only two common opponents this season:
Apple Valley
Tonka: 6-0 W
Eagan: 5-0 W

Rosemount
Tonka: 9-0 W
Eagan: 9-1 W

Should be a great game!

gopherpuck516 · Post by **gopherpuck516** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 2:30 pm

I think Eagan's lack of games vs top teams will hurt them in this one, but this game will help them in the long run. I'll take Tonka 4-3 in this one in a very exciting game.

trev2k1 · Post by **trev2k1** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 2:30 pm

prediction: 6-3 TONKA

SChockey · Post by **SChockey** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 2:40 pm

I wanna predict Eagan surprising the Skippers a bit and winning, but it's in Tonka. Skippers 5-3

rainier · Post by **rainier** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 2:40 pm

4-3 Tonka

Hscout000 · Post by **Hscout000** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 3:18 pm

Great game

Eagan- 4
Tonka- 3

blueblood · Post by **blueblood** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 8:18 pm

I'll take the hometown Skippies in this one. They are nearly impossible to beat at the pagel center...

puckster15 · Post by **puckster15** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 8:24 pm

Minnetonka will come back after their embarassing loss to DE and defeat Eagan by 2 or 3.

6ix · Post by **6ix** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 8:36 pm

I think Minnetonka will shutout Eagan 3 or 4 to 0

mnhockfan99 · Post by **mnhockfan99** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 9:28 pm

I like the Skippers by 2.

keepyourheadup · Post by **keepyourheadup** » Sun Jan 01, 2012 9:40 pm

This Eagan team..much like the last two years...will likely be at their best as an underdog. They seem to play their best when the rest of us count them out. While they can appear disinterested and sloppy against teams they should dominate, with the challenge of the Skippers facing them I think they will show up and give them one heck of a good game. This is a big, strong, physical Eagan team and on the right night they will give anyone fits.

HappyHockeyFan · Post by **HappyHockeyFan** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:24 am

I like Eagan's chances but I do wish Duluth East had not spanked the Skippers so badly their last game out. They will be highly motivated to redeem themselves. GO WILDCATS !!

21Swagger · Post by **21Swagger** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 10:08 am

5-2 Tonka

Post by **east hockey** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 10:46 am

One of the best regular season games of the year. At Pagel? Skippers by one.

Lee

starmvp · Post by **starmvp** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 11:09 am

Tonka 6-3

Sats81 · Post by **Sats81** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 11:45 am

I'll take Tonka in this one too. I think Tonka getting their tail handed to them last week by East will have a lot to do with it. I have seen Eagan play a lot over the last 2 years and they come at you ALL NIGHT long. They are relentless and wear you down with their 2nd and 3rd lines. They are a very complete team and there is not a huge drop off between their 2nd and 3rd lines vs their 1st line and their 5th and 6th d-men play nearly as good as their 1st and 2nd. I don't see anyone in the south suburban conference competing with them and think they will go deep into state tourney. Wouldn't be blown away if they beat Tonka, but I will take Skippers 5-4.

nikebauer05 · Post by **nikebauer05** » Mon Jan 02, 2012 2:17 pm

Considering that Tonka's loss to Edina at home last year was the only home loss since 4 years ago it is pretty hard to bet against them on this one. Especially with their team this year...

I'll take Tonka 5-2

observer · Post by **observer** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 2:47 pm

Should be a great game.

I like both teams but I'll pick Eagan as they are a very senior led team. I think that senior size, leadership and experience will play a role.

Eagan 5-4.

GTTN · Post by **GTTN** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 4:31 pm

Excited for this one!

FYI tonka has 8 SR's

Joe Schuldt 4 yr on varsity
Baskin 4 yr on varsity
Rothstein 3 yr on varsity
Prochno 3 yr on varsity
Other 4 have 2 yr on varsity

8 JR's
Coatta 3 yr on varsity
5 have 2 yr on varsity
Vannelli 1 yr on varsity
Ciaccio 1 yr on varsity (most likely playing in net tonight)

1 SO
Ramsey 1 yr on varsity

D8hockeyrules · Post by **D8hockeyrules** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 7:44 pm

Eagan - 1
Tonka - 1
After 1st Period

Post by **east hockey** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:16 pm

Wow. Tonka with two short-handed goals on the same PP takes a 3-1 lead.

Lee

D8hockeyrules · Post by **D8hockeyrules** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:28 pm

Tonka - 3
Eagan - 2
After 2 periods
Merchant with 2 goals for Eagan

D8hockeyrules · Post by **D8hockeyrules** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:05 pm

Tonka wins 4 - 2

Post by **east hockey** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:07 pm

Fun game to watch! Very impressed by both teams.

Lee

mnmouth · Post by **mnmouth** » Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:10 pm

east hockey wrote:Fun game to watch! Very impressed by both teams.

Lee

Very impressed? Two good teams, though neither as good as East.

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