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Section 1A Final: #1 New Prague vs. #2 Mankato West
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 4:10 pm
by GopherPuck15
A rematch of a 2-1 New Prague win, these two 1A rivals face off with the right to represent 1A at the State Tournament. Mankato West has won fourteen straight since the defeat. New Prague has finished strong as well, going 12-2-1 in that span.
Can the gritty, hardworking Trojans knock off the fast, high scoring Scarlets again?
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 5:08 pm
by Dog_Log17
Well these two teams make for a very interesting matchup. They play completely opposite styles of hockey. NP is going to work hard and play tough, physical, defensive hockey. They also have a very good goaltender. MW plays high flying fast scoring hockey. They have a ton of offensive talent. Both their forwards and D-Men move the puck extremely well and light the lamp often.
That being said, I believe MW is a better all-around team. However, this certainly did not show in the 1st matchup. MW will need to do a better job in round 2. They will need to find ways to play their game and not let NP slow them down to the extent that they did last time. Also, MW will need to avoid dumb penalties and pick up their intensity.
My prediction: MW wins 4-1 with an EN.
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 9:26 pm
by Sats81
NP 3-2
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 11:06 pm
by GopherPuck15
Sats81 wrote:NP 3-2
Good analysis on why you think NP wins 3-2.
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 12:45 am
by BlueLineSpecial
Sats81 wrote:NP 3-2
1000 posts? Very niiiiiice (borat)
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 3:54 am
by HappyHockeyFan
If Chris Lonke is still the head coach at New Prague I will predict they win, he took a little better than average Simley team to the State A Championship in 2003..and almost beat a TJ Oshie led Warroad team..good coach.
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:31 am
by notTONIGHT
HappyHockeyFan wrote:If Chris Lonke is still the head coach at New Prague I will predict they win, he took a little better than average Simley team to the State A Championship in 2003..and almost beat a TJ Oshie led Warroad team..good coach.
I remember that game! Remember when that simley kid got Smashed at center ice, then tried to skate to the bench. He thought he made it! Except he was on the wrong side of the ice. What a doozie!
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 12:47 pm
by GopherPuck15
HappyHockeyFan wrote:If Chris Lonke is still the head coach at New Prague I will predict they win, he took a little better than average Simley team to the State A Championship in 2003..and almost beat a TJ Oshie led Warroad team..good coach.
Lonke did have a good game plan in the first meeting between these two, clearly. West was outworked and wasn't tough enough to compete. They've got a crazy amount of talent, but it won't mean anything unless they're willing to compete with the level of effort and intensity that New Prague will bring.
This game is such a toss up for me..I feel like West could win by a few goals, but also feel that West just may not be suited to match up with a team like New Prague, who can grind their way to victory.
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:16 pm
by urban iceman
I think it may come down to goaltending and staying out of the box for the Trojan's, the effort will not be a question for either team!
NP 4-3 OT.
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 8:09 pm
by wooshlager
notTONIGHT wrote:HappyHockeyFan wrote:If Chris Lonke is still the head coach at New Prague I will predict they win, he took a little better than average Simley team to the State A Championship in 2003..and almost beat a TJ Oshie led Warroad team..good coach.
I remember that game! Remember when that simley kid got Smashed at center ice, then tried to skate to the bench. He thought he made it! Except he was on the wrong side of the ice. What a doozie!
The game where the Simley player went to the penalty box thinking it was the bench was actually In the semi's vs Roch Lourdes. Josh Duncan crushed him.
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 8:55 pm
by notTONIGHT
wooshlager wrote:notTONIGHT wrote:HappyHockeyFan wrote:If Chris Lonke is still the head coach at New Prague I will predict they win, he took a little better than average Simley team to the State A Championship in 2003..and almost beat a TJ Oshie led Warroad team..good coach.
I remember that game! Remember when that simley kid got Smashed at center ice, then tried to skate to the bench. He thought he made it! Except he was on the wrong side of the ice. What a doozie!
The game where the Simley player went to the penalty box thinking it was the bench was actually In the semi's vs Roch Lourdes. Josh Duncan crushed him.
I wish someone had video of that! I do remember that being lourdes now! Talk about memorable
Posted: Mon Feb 24, 2014 11:57 pm
by GopherPuck15
urban iceman wrote:I think it may come down to goaltending and staying out of the box for the Trojan's, the effort will not be a question for either team!
NP 4-3 OT.
The New Prague homer himself picks the Trojans outright! Who would've guessed?
Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2014 2:01 pm
by urban iceman
GopherPuck15 wrote:urban iceman wrote:I think it may come down to goaltending and staying out of the box for the Trojan's, the effort will not be a question for either team!
NP 4-3 OT.
The New Prague homer himself picks the Trojans outright! Who would've guessed?
Yeah, and we know who you pull for!!
Postponed?
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 12:29 pm
by Cootslayer
Sounds like we might be in for a reschedule.
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 12:40 pm
by Zamman
NP will be in the box too much, they have no discipline.
On the other hand their goalie is good.
MW is my pick.
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 12:57 pm
by Wblhcky2424
Postponed until 6pm on Thursday according to the Mankato West twitter account
Update
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 12:58 pm
by Cootslayer
The game is off.
6PM tomorrow night.
*That's kind of funny, the AHA guy commenting on discipline...
Re: Update
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:03 pm
by urban iceman
Cootslayer wrote:The game is off.
6PM tomorrow night.
*That's kind of funny, the AHA guy commenting on discipline...
He know's nothing...
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:03 pm
by the thrill
Where do they hold this game? It appears the 3A game will be at 6pm at ASA tomorrow...
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:04 pm
by Wblhcky2424
the thrill wrote:Where do they hold this game? It appears the 3A game will be at 6pm at ASA tomorrow...
Rochester Rec Center
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:08 pm
by LivinDaDream
6pm Rochester, Rec Center. 1AA game is also at Rec Center...pushed back to 8pm??
Re: Update
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:39 pm
by GopherHockey
urban iceman wrote:Cootslayer wrote:The game is off.
6PM tomorrow night.
*That's kind of funny, the AHA guy commenting on discipline...
He know's nothing...
He's probably just mad because his beloved Stars can no longer compete.
Re: Update
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:26 pm
by Zamman
GopherHockey wrote:urban iceman wrote:Cootslayer wrote:The game is off.
6PM tomorrow night.
*That's kind of funny, the AHA guy commenting on discipline...
He know's nothing...
He's probably just mad because his beloved Stars can no longer compete.
Comment on your discipline comment and then we will talk.
No he is not mad, he knows how is team is. Besides, my team plays in the big boy tournament, not the JV......
Re: Update
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 3:41 pm
by GopherHockey
Zamman wrote:GopherHockey wrote:urban iceman wrote:
He know's nothing...
He's probably just mad because his beloved Stars can no longer compete.
Comment on your discipline comment and then we will talk.
No he is not mad, he knows how is team is. Besides, my team plays in the big boy tournament, not the JV......
Well actually........ They're not playing in any tournament
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 4:13 pm
by hockeydad
And Gopher Hockey wins the internet for the day!
