BIAFP wrote:The question really is not who will win as it is obvious that it will be East. The only real question is can Rapids keep it somewhat of a game or will it be a total blowout?
I predict OT considering Rapids goes to OT with everybody. How many OTs do they have? Four or five?
Topperhock69 wrote:i gotta go with east on this one... after seeing how Rapids' defense crumbles under the pressure of a strong offense... much like that of Duluth East, i have a hard time thinking that they can win this game... also i am not very impressed with Pat White this season, although he is a Mr. Hockey finalist, he hasn't been playing as well as he has in the past, and if i recall he had the only goal in the first defeat against east with about 10 seconds left in the game.. that is a time in the game where the opposing teams knows they will win and just kind of stop caring... not very impressive there champ. As for the offense of GR, they lack a depth of speed and skill with the puck, they do handle the puck well in the zone but they cannot get the shots they need, and breakaways usually fail against a strong defense such as that of Duluth East, as GR will often just cross into the zone and either get pinched into the boards or have the puck knocked away and back down into there zone... I'm going with East: 5 GR: 2
Wow, so this is what it feels like to be defending champs! Keep the smack coming cake.
Topperhock69 wrote:i gotta go with east on this one... after seeing how Rapids' defense crumbles under the pressure of a strong offense... much like that of Duluth East, i have a hard time thinking that they can win this game... also i am not very impressed with Pat White this season, although he is a Mr. Hockey finalist, he hasn't been playing as well as he has in the past, and if i recall he had the only goal in the first defeat against east with about 10 seconds left in the game.. that is a time in the game where the opposing teams knows they will win and just kind of stop caring... not very impressive there champ. As for the offense of GR, they lack a depth of speed and skill with the puck, they do handle the puck well in the zone but they cannot get the shots they need, and breakaways usually fail against a strong defense such as that of Duluth East, as GR will often just cross into the zone and either get pinched into the boards or have the puck knocked away and back down into there zone... I'm going with East: 5 GR: 2
Wow, so this is what it feels like to be defending champs! Keep the smack coming cake.
Kind of an unfamiliar feeling, isn't it?
Lee
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Topperhock69 wrote:i gotta go with east on this one... after seeing how Rapids' defense crumbles under the pressure of a strong offense... much like that of Duluth East, i have a hard time thinking that they can win this game... also i am not very impressed with Pat White this season, although he is a Mr. Hockey finalist, he hasn't been playing as well as he has in the past, and if i recall he had the only goal in the first defeat against east with about 10 seconds left in the game.. that is a time in the game where the opposing teams knows they will win and just kind of stop caring... not very impressive there champ. As for the offense of GR, they lack a depth of speed and skill with the puck, they do handle the puck well in the zone but they cannot get the shots they need, and breakaways usually fail against a strong defense such as that of Duluth East, as GR will often just cross into the zone and either get pinched into the boards or have the puck knocked away and back down into there zone... I'm going with East: 5 GR: 2
Wow, so this is what it feels like to be defending champs! Keep the smack coming cake.
Kind of an unfamiliar feeling, isn't it?
Lee
I'll drink to that. And I'll send you an Xcel post card when I get back to Anchorage.
I am an avid hockey fan who sees a lot of panic in the eyes of Duluth East and their fans! They seem to be talking a lot smack about Grand Rapids not being able to give them a game. I think they are counting their Thunderchikens before they hatch. Cloquet may be on their minds and that is good for the Grand Rapids faithful. East is like Edina, everyone loves to hate them, how did the wreath sales go this year?
East fans are jacked for this tilt! Overlooking an opponant is never a good thing but with Randolph at the helm you can afford your arrogance. At 3 and 22 the T-chicks just might surprise the Hound faithful as 3 and 23 just plain sounds one sided.
DFORCE10 wrote:Im sure no team is overlooking their opponent. The 4 teams left in that section are more than capable of taking it home.
Yeah, great point No one is safe in this section with anyone of these top four seeds being more than capable of playing the spoiler. Although I don't see the Elks getting by Cloquet. GR will give DE a run, even though I still think DE will win this game.
udaman59 wrote:I am an avid hockey fan who sees a lot of panic in the eyes of Duluth East and their fans! They seem to be talking a lot smack about Grand Rapids not being able to give them a game. I think they are counting their Thunderchikens before they hatch. Cloquet may be on their minds and that is good for the Grand Rapids faithful. East is like Edina, everyone loves to hate them, how did the wreath sales go this year?
wreath sales went quite well, thanks for asking....what's your point? Successful programs (East/Edina etc.) generate jealousy.
BIAFP is "not" taking the Thunderchickens lightly. Snow day predicted for Duluth, it looks like the Shady Bunch could get snowed in with the girls at the Saratoga bar!
Would love to see a Rapids vs Roseau re-match in the Tourney.
Do you really want to see the only two northern teams in the tourny knock one or the other right away? I would hope they we're on opposite sides of the bracket. In the finals would be fine though
After seeing a great set (5 to be exact) of girls games this week, it will be a great doubleheader tomorrow to get back in the boys flow. I just watched game #6 on the TV. #7 is about to start...I need to see a boys game.
boblee wrote:After seeing a great set (5 to be exact) of girls games this week, it will be a great doubleheader tomorrow to get back in the boys flow. I just watched game #6 on the TV. #7 is about to start...I need to see a boys game.
thats for sure lets pick the pace up and start hitting.
grindiangrad-80 wrote:I wish I could get to the Decc tommorrow. Way too busy at work. Should be two great games. I will have to check in here. Go Indians.
Hey I heard that the rapids team went to the eye doctor today to get green tint put in there eyes so the other team dont look like east.
udaman59 wrote:I am an avid hockey fan who sees a lot of panic in the eyes of Duluth East and their fans! They seem to be talking a lot smack about Grand Rapids not being able to give them a game. I think they are counting their Thunderchikens before they hatch. Cloquet may be on their minds and that is good for the Grand Rapids faithful. East is like Edina, everyone loves to hate them, how did the wreath sales go this year?
wreath sales went quite well, thanks for asking....what's your point? Successful programs (East/Edina etc.) generate jealousy.
DE - 27-15 record at state 3 titles
GR - 27-12 record at state 3 titles
this is jerods bro-
My hats off to randolph for getting east ready earlier in the season. east won hard fought games that looked alot bigger on the scoreboard. Jensen has not been as strong this year when I have watched him. he's my one biggest concern for rapids. East has certainly come together this season. if they keep to there game they should have a strong win, on the other hand if jenson steps up and covers rebounds he should be able to help White and morse get a few tallies. I expect rapids to step up big in this one simply because of tallent, and confidence from last years playoff run.
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They seem to be talking a lot smack about Grand Rapids not being able to give them a game. I think they are counting their Thunderchikens before they hatch. Cloquet may be on their minds and that is good for the Grand Rapids faithful. East is like Edina, everyone loves to hate them, how did the wreath sales go this year? 
No one is safe in this section with anyone of these top four seeds being more than capable of playing the spoiler. Although I don't see the Elks getting by Cloquet. GR will give DE a run, even though I still think DE will win this game.
