St Thomas (1-0) @ Minnetonka (4-0) 12-19-09 7pm

HShockeywatcher · Post by **HShockeywatcher** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:52 am

This is both Tonka and STA's next competitive game. Minnetonka allowed 1 goal against a mediocre AA opponent and shut out, by a score of 21-0, 3 A opponents. St Thomas' first game was beating Breck, the defending state champs.

On paper, when they play, St Thomas will have played slightly better competition. That being said, this recent rivalry will for sure produce a class game. St Thomas leads the series 2-1-1 that started four winters ago.

Last four years:
08-09: 4-3 STA
07-08: 5-2 Tonka
06-07: 3-3 Tie
05-06: 4-2 STA

Should be a good game. Good luck to both teams.

MrBoDangles · Post by **MrBoDangles** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:05 am

7-3 Minnetonka

nikebauer05 · Post by **nikebauer05** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:01 am

5-2 Tonka

HShockeywatcher · Post by **HShockeywatcher** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 7:16 am

Before the Tartan game, I would've predicted a St Thomas win. Obviously I want a win, but Alritcher needs to not give up 4 goals, like he's averaged so far and be the state winning goalie he was two years ago.

5-3 St Thomas

blueblood · Post by **blueblood** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 8:28 am

If Altricher is struggling, Tonka will roll. Tonka is averaging 7.5gpg and allowing 0.25gpg

Tonka - 5
STA - 2

HShockeywatcher · Post by **HShockeywatcher** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:03 pm

Just noticed St Thomas is hosting Cretin in their annual basketball dual at 6pm while this is an away game. There will be virtually NO fan section at this game unless they play it earlier. Very dumb scheduling by St Thomas I must say.

Tonka by 2

Roseauverrated · Post by **Roseauverrated** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:21 pm

Tonka 5-0

HM Hockey19 · Post by **HM Hockey19** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:27 pm

Skippers. 6-1

bender09 · Post by **bender09** » Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:55 pm

tonka 4-3.

Slap Shot · Post by **Slap Shot** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 3:17 am

HShockeywatcher wrote:Before the Tartan game, I would've predicted a St Thomas win. Obviously I want a win, but Alritcher needs to not give up 4 goals, like he's averaged so far and be the state winning goalie he was two years ago.

5-3 St Thomas

HShockeywatcher wrote:Just noticed St Thomas is hosting Cretin in their annual basketball dual at 6pm while this is an away game. There will be virtually NO fan section at this game unless they play it earlier. Very dumb scheduling by St Thomas I must say.

Tonka by 2

You switch from a 2 goal STA victory to a 2 goal MHS victory because of the fans?

HShockeywatcher · Post by **HShockeywatcher** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 5:27 am

More out of spite. Unless Minnetonka refused to have the game at a different time/date, scheduling ANY sporting event the same time as a Cretin game is ridiculous, non the less a away hockey game against a very good opponent.

Of course I want St Thomas to win, but man that is upsetting. Any true St Thomas fan should be at that basketball game, bigger than any other game of the year. Anyway...go Cadets!

BodyShots · Post by **BodyShots** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:22 am

Slap Shot wrote:
HShockeywatcher wrote:Before the Tartan game, I would've predicted a St Thomas win. Obviously I want a win, but Alritcher needs to not give up 4 goals, like he's averaged so far and be the state winning goalie he was two years ago.

5-3 St Thomas

HShockeywatcher wrote:Just noticed St Thomas is hosting Cretin in their annual basketball dual at 6pm while this is an away game. There will be virtually NO fan section at this game unless they play it earlier. Very dumb scheduling by St Thomas I must say.

Tonka by 2
You switch from a 2 goal STA victory to a 2 goal MHS victory because of the fans?

Pathetic.

starmvp · Post by **starmvp** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 11:41 am

Tonka by 3

fromdanorth · Post by **fromdanorth** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:34 pm

tonka will beat them, tonka will be the team to beat this year unless the injury bug hits or discipline issues get in the way, I don't see it happening, Good Luck

mn miracle man · Post by **mn miracle man** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:49 pm

Tonka 5-2...just too much for the cadets

DotaDangler · Post by **DotaDangler** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:52 pm

HM Hockey19 wrote:Skippers. 6-1

funny.

This will be a close game, at it has been the last several years.

blueblood · Post by **blueblood** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 5:29 pm

6-1 is a close game for Tonka

HShockeywatcher · Post by **HShockeywatcher** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 6:09 pm

As I am very disappointed in the scheduling, I will say that PREDICTING Tonka to destroy their first legit opponent of the year is very ignorant. Either team may have the firepower to put up 8 goals in this game, but I doubt that will happen. It will likely be a 2 goal game or less either way.

MNHockey75 · Post by **MNHockey75** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:45 pm

#1AA Minnetonka - 6
#1A St. Thomas - 4

backrinkrat · Post by **backrinkrat** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:56 pm

Tonka 3-1 thriller empty net goal

backcheck101 · Post by **backcheck101** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:52 pm

St Thomas soon will lead the series 3-1-1. Should be a great game. Go Cadets

St Thomas 4

Minnetonka3

HShockeywatcher · Post by **HShockeywatcher** » Mon Dec 14, 2009 9:53 pm

What is up with St Thomas' defense?! The first two you can say something about, but giving up two to Simley has no excuse...for the goalie or defensemen regardless of the other.

Alritcher must really not be the goalie we (I) thought and the D-fence must not be what it was in the past.

I hope backcheck101 is right.

northwoods oldtimer · Tue Dec 15, 2009 12:11 am

The Skippers will put the troops in running time and you can take that to the flippin' bank boys.

Slap Shot · Post by **Slap Shot** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 4:51 am

HShockeywatcher wrote:As I am very disappointed in the scheduling, I will say that PREDICTING Tonka to destroy their first legit opponent of the year is very ignorant. Either team may have the firepower to put up 8 goals in this game, but I doubt that will happen. It will likely be a 2 goal game or less either way.

Which is it? First it was STA by 2, then MHS by 2 because STA won't be able to pack Pagel with their ominous fanbase, and now it's back up for grabs.

High Flyer · Post by **High Flyer** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 6:37 am

Slap Shot wrote:
HShockeywatcher wrote:As I am very disappointed in the scheduling, I will say that PREDICTING Tonka to destroy their first legit opponent of the year is very ignorant. Either team may have the firepower to put up 8 goals in this game, but I doubt that will happen. It will likely be a 2 goal game or less either way.
Which is it? First it was STA by 2, then MHS by 2 because STA won't be able to pack Pagel with their ominous fanbase, and now it's back up for grabs.

I think all HShockeywatcher is trying to point out is home ice advantage goes to Mtka this game. And yes, had there not been the CDH basketball game, there would have been a much bigger STA student body fan base attending this away game

Regardless of the outcome this sat., everyone may get to see round two during the Swans cup as both teams could end up facing each other again at the X-cell. At least no-one could claim home ice advantage in that game.

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St Thomas (1-0) @ Minnetonka (4-0) 12-19-09 7pm

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