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brandy38
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Post by brandy38 » Wed Feb 17, 2010 3:07 pm

I'm presuming that the seedings will come out in a couple of days...predictions anyone?

Mine:

1. Eagan -- Suprise AA team of the year IMO, possibly for both classes. One win each over EP and Jefferson makes the team a credible top seed. Bodeker will defend the net well.

2. Cretin -- I predict that they beat Woodbury on Thursday, and it's nothing more than a gut feeling telling me that. Perron, Barbato, and Kinne have the majority of the points.

3. Woodbury -- Disappointing year in some respects considering all the seniors they have, but they're finishing strong. Gaede will really turn it on for the playoffs, and Ness has been doing really well since the new year.

4. Apple Valley -- Have shown good skill, but haven't been able to get over the hump and upset some better teams in close games (such as in second game vs. Jefferson and Burnsville). Fasching and Michaelson seem like great young talent.

5. Hastings -- Beat Eastview and Park (twice) this season. Have taken care of teams they were supposed to beat this year and not much else.

6. Park -- Good win against Woodbury followed by a close loss to Cretin had many imagining a good year for Park, but they really dropped off after that. Graff leads in assists and goals.

7. Eastview -- Only three wins in the Lake so far, and they'll probably beat Kennedy on the 18th. They definitely became one of the whipping boys in the Lake this year. O'Shea seems to have had a nightmare year.

8. Henry Sibley -- Beat Simley and Richfield as well as some lower-level outstate teams this year. I'll put them 8th place thanks to Rosemount's unfortunate lack of wins this year.

9. Rosemount -- 20 losses (so far) including one to Kennedy land them in last place. Wins against Prior Lake and Hastings.

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Post by curtiscurve » Wed Feb 17, 2010 4:21 pm

Eagan will win the section 1 year ahead of schedule. This team could be a state title contender a year from now.

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Post by blueblood » Wed Feb 17, 2010 4:25 pm

Good rankings here.

O'Shea has been overrated his whole career. He got to play on top off-season teams becuz of 2 things:

1) $$$$$$$
2) dear old dad
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Post by powerade8 » Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:42 pm

Eagan will be a darkhorse at state, watch out for the wildcats.

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Post by Lucia4President » Wed Feb 17, 2010 10:44 pm

powerade8 wrote:Eagan will be a darkhorse at state, watch out for the wildcats.
You've been nominated for the 2010 Preposterous Statement Tournament. Congratulations.
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Post by wbmd » Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:04 am

powerade8 wrote:Eagan will be a darkhorse at state, watch out for the wildcats.
They have to make it first. Remember that the #1 seed in this section the last three years has failed to get to the State Tournament.

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Post by youngblood08 » Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:42 pm

Woodbury takes this Section.

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Post by hockeyjunkie2 » Fri Feb 19, 2010 12:47 pm

After last nights games the section semi finals IF the top 4 seeded teams make it should make for some good competitive games. Wouldn't be surprised at all if Eagan doesn't make it out as the #1 seed but I think it is something they can do as well. They've played to at a high level all year no reason they couldn't prove some people wrong who still don't believe.

Only thing with the above rankings I would maybe say could change is that Eastview, Sibley, and Park could all be interchangable as far as what they get seeded. Sibley has more wins with 9 but against no one of quality. Park has the least amount of wins at 4 but has more credible wins then anyone with a win over Woodbury but haven't won in a very long time either. Eastview has just not done anything impressive this year with only 5 wins.

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Post by besthockeyfan » Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:57 pm

If last night was any indication we should have an Eagan/Cretin final, but we all know how should have could have's work. Wouldn't surprise me to see the top 4 in the semi's where I think anyone can win, probably whoever has the hottest goalie. My prediction on seeds:

1 Eagan
2 Cretin
3 Woodbury
4 Apple Valley
5 Hastings
6 Eastview
7 Park
8 Sibley
9 Rosemount

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Post by wbmd » Sun Feb 21, 2010 5:04 pm

3AA

1. Eagan
2. Cretin-Derham Hall
3. Woodbury
4. Apple Valley
5. Hastings
6. Park
7. Eastview
8. Henry Sibley
9. Rosemount

I can see two possible quarterfinal upsets.

Park could surprise Woodbury (again) and Hastings could beat Apple Valley.

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Post by wbmd » Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:32 pm

Will Eagan be able to beat the spell of the #1 seed from this section not advancing to the State Tournament the last three years?

In 2007, Cretin was #1 and were beaten by Woodbury in the finals.

In 2008, Rosemount was #1 and was stopped by Woodbury in the finals.

In 2009, Woodbury was #1 and were shutout by Apple Valley in the semifinals.

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Post by WBLHockeyfan04 » Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:38 pm

youngblood08 wrote:Woodbury takes this Section.
They'll have to give alot better effort than they did against Cretin the last time they played. Or else they won't even see the section final.

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Post by wbmd » Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:39 pm

WBLHockeyfan04 wrote:
youngblood08 wrote:Woodbury takes this Section.
They'll have to give alot better effort than they did against Cretin the last time they played. Or else they won't even see the section final.
Or even the semifinals.

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Post by jpman » Sun Feb 21, 2010 11:14 pm

An observation, long time youth coach Steve Zwieg passed away on tuesday, playing cretin with that hanging over your head is really tough for high schoolers. I am not making excuses, but most of those players had be coached by Steve Zwieg. Great man and coach. Tough to mourn the loss of a great coach and play a emotional game. I hope they play better next game, I believe they will

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Post by oldmansundays123 » Tue Feb 23, 2010 9:59 am

wbmd wrote:Will Eagan be able to beat the spell of the #1 seed from this section not advancing to the State Tournament the last three years?

In 2007, Cretin was #1 and were beaten by Woodbury in the finals.

In 2008, Rosemount was #1 and was stopped by Woodbury in the finals.

In 2009, Woodbury was #1 and were shutout by Apple Valley in the semifinals.
Im interested in the Eagan Apple Valley matchup in the semis. It is very challenging to beat a team 3 times in one year and the last game between the two was close. My prediction Apple Valley-Cretin rematch in the section final

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Post by Just_Another_Fan » Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:32 am

Predictions for Tomorrows Q.Final games:

(1) Eagan-7
(9) Rosemount-1

(4) AV-4
(5) Hastings-2

(3) Woodbury-5
(6) Park-2

(2) CDH-5
(7) Eastview-1

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Post by got some » Wed Feb 24, 2010 1:31 pm

Predictions for Tomorrows Q.Final games:

(1) Eagan-6
(9) Rosemount-0

(4) AV-5
(5) Hastings-1

(3) Woodbury-5
(6) Park-4
OT

(2) CDH-5
(7) Eastview-1[/quote]

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Post by old goalie85 » Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:29 pm

Did A.V. win?

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Post by clutterbuck22 » Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:31 pm

old goalie85 wrote:Did A.V. win?
Yeah, 3-0

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Post by Just_Another_Fan » Thu Feb 25, 2010 10:38 pm

Saturday's Semi-Finals

(1) Eagan
(4) AV
6PM

(2) CDH
(3) Woodbury
8PM

Both at the Coliseum.

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Post by marchmadness » Sat Feb 27, 2010 2:06 pm

eagan 5
av 3

cdh 3
woodbury 2

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Post by Gov78 » Sat Feb 27, 2010 8:05 pm

wbmd wrote:
powerade8 wrote:Eagan will be a darkhorse at state, watch out for the wildcats.
They have to make it first. Remember that the #1 seed in this section the last three years has failed to get to the State Tournament.
Make that 4 years in a row. Next year the smart coach will decline the #1 seed.

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Post by Just_Another_Fan » Sat Feb 27, 2010 10:17 pm

Predictions for the Final

Woodbury-4
AV-2


Rematch of last years section semi final when AV upset Woodbury who was the number one seed.

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