Semi Final - Lakeville North vs Eden Prairie

BodyShots · Post by **BodyShots** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:50 am

Both teams won a close 1 goal game in the quarter finals, although how they got there was completely different.

This should be a good one, with both teams having D1 talent on display.

Just becuase I want to see somebody different win the title, I'm going with Lakeville in a low scoring game 3 - 1.

danglingnsnipen15 · Post by **danglingnsnipen15** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:58 am

This should be a great game. EP will be looking for revenge after the ugly loss to LN earlier this season. My prediction is LN 4-2.

Defensive Zone · Post by **Defensive Zone** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 9:25 am

I will pick EP by one. Low scoring. The revenge factor is in place for the loss this season to North and the speed EP has.

danglingnsnipen15 · Post by **danglingnsnipen15** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 9:29 am

Defensive Zone wrote:I will pick EP by one. Low scoring. The revenge factor is in place for the loss this season to North and the speed EP has.

This is a definite possibility. I think the goaltending on both ends will be a huge factor in this game as well.

HornetsFan · Post by **HornetsFan** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 9:56 am

Was I the only one who was not super impressed with LN's play yesterday? If EP can play like they did in the first period vs. Centennial, I think they'll win. EP 3-1 LN

Logiiii · Post by **Logiiii** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:23 am

I got the team in red and black making it to the finals.

No, but seriously I think the way EP has been playing recently will allow them to beat LN

WestMetro · Post by **WestMetro** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:45 am

EP has not been consistent during the season, and they showed weakness again yesterday by letting a 20ish ranked Centennial team back in the game.

It is remarkable Oettinger does not have any freshman jinxes, so it will be his top 5 goalie stats against a 40- 50th ranked goalie, statistically anyway, albeit a senior.

Snuggerud playing remarkably well with the injury, but clearly not 100%
and can not be as physcial as he otherwise might be.

Hoping Michael Graham steps up big to supplement Spinner, Im very impressed with that kid.

But in the end, Lakevilles high powered offense should carry them into the finals against Edina Saturday night, score about 5 to 2.

Sats81 · Post by **Sats81** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:13 am

Should be a great game. Def won't be the 7-0 whooping LN put on EP over Xmas tourney.

Oettinger is a better goalie than Gerdes and I think it comes down to this.

LN 4-2

eagle4life9 · Post by **eagle4life9** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 11:42 am

I think it comes down to EPs discipline. They are incredibly talented but tend to run around a little bit sometimes in the D zone. If they do that and North can establish that forecheck of theirs, it might not be close again. I don't want to see a blowout though so I'll say 4-2 North.

nahc · Post by **nahc** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:12 pm

Not sure if this adds anything but Roseau just beat Centenial 5-3......

dumpandhump · Post by **dumpandhump** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:39 pm

Before the semi final match-up many were saying how Centennial was going to roll over the Eagles because the cougars were playing their best hockey, including their section wins over highly ranked Maple Grove and Blaine (agreed that those were impressive wins), but after the Cougars lost a hard fought battle back everyone looked down on EP because they were a higher ranked/seeded team that barely beat a 20ish ranked team. So after they lose, Centennial goes from being a potential upset team in the tournament to now being classified as being a lowly ranked team? I agree that the cougars are a team that is better than their record shows, but why is no credit being given to EP? A few of their goals, and many of their scoring chances, were beautiful, unselfish team based plays. I understand the whole cake eater mentality, but when it comes down to it the Eagles do play an entertaining and clean brand of hockey. I guess people just need something or someone to hate.

twolinepass · Post by **twolinepass** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:48 pm

dumpandhump wrote:Before the semi final match-up many were saying how Centennial was going to roll over the Eagles because the cougars were playing their best hockey, including their section wins over highly ranked Maple Grove and Blaine (agreed that those were impressive wins), but after the Cougars lost a hard fought battle back everyone looked down on EP because they were a higher ranked/seeded team that barely beat a 20ish ranked team. So after they lose, Centennial goes from being a potential upset team in the tournament to now being classified as being a lowly ranked team? I agree that the cougars are a team that is better than their record shows, but why is no credit being given to EP? A few of their goals, and many of their scoring chances, were beautiful, unselfish team based plays. I understand the whole cake eater mentality, but when it comes down to it the Eagles do play an entertaining and clean brand of hockey. I guess people just need something or someone to hate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc

supertacks · Post by **supertacks** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:59 pm

twolinepass wrote:
dumpandhump wrote:Before the semi final match-up many were saying how Centennial was going to roll over the Eagles because the cougars were playing their best hockey, including their section wins over highly ranked Maple Grove and Blaine (agreed that those were impressive wins), but after the Cougars lost a hard fought battle back everyone looked down on EP because they were a higher ranked/seeded team that barely beat a 20ish ranked team. So after they lose, Centennial goes from being a potential upset team in the tournament to now being classified as being a lowly ranked team? I agree that the cougars are a team that is better than their record shows, but why is no credit being given to EP? A few of their goals, and many of their scoring chances, were beautiful, unselfish team based plays. I understand the whole cake eater mentality, but when it comes down to it the Eagles do play an entertaining and clean brand of hockey. I guess people just need something or someone to hate.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpYeekQkAdc

I didn't realize the BEPs could actually sing that well

Not bad at all!

green4 · Post by **green4** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 1:00 pm

dumpandhump wrote:Before the semi final match-up many were saying how Centennial was going to roll over the Eagles because the cougars were playing their best hockey, including their section wins over highly ranked Maple Grove and Blaine (agreed that those were impressive wins), but after the Cougars lost a hard fought battle back everyone looked down on EP because they were a higher ranked/seeded team that barely beat a 20ish ranked team. So after they lose, Centennial goes from being a potential upset team in the tournament to now being classified as being a lowly ranked team? I agree that the cougars are a team that is better than their record shows, but why is no credit being given to EP? A few of their goals, and many of their scoring chances, were beautiful, unselfish team based plays. I understand the whole cake eater mentality, but when it comes down to it the Eagles do play an entertaining and clean brand of hockey. I guess people just need something or someone to hate.

Maybe because there inconsistent and played rather poorly in the last two periods.

If they play one period against North they won't win. If they play well for all three periods it should be a good game.

BlueLineSpecial · Post by **BlueLineSpecial** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 6:51 pm

EP looks tremendous. Great looks on several occasions. Spinner is a sniper

Cadets16 · Post by **Cadets16** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 7:27 pm

This game is looking a bit familiar to the Hermantown/STA Class A final last year. Can LN come back in the 3rd?

BlueLineSpecial · Post by **BlueLineSpecial** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 7:39 pm

Now THIS is a fun game!

Cadets16 · Post by **Cadets16** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 7:41 pm

Lakeville North is amped up right now because EP is taking cheap shots and roughing it up after the whistle. LN has a chip on their shoulder.

BlueLineSpecial · Post by **BlueLineSpecial** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:36 pm

Not sure who will win this game; it's in OT right now. But I'll say this: if either one of these teams wants to have a shot at a title tomorrow night they will need to play a lot better than how they've both played the third and OT. No execution, sloppy passing, slow.

Ogie · Post by **Ogie** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:41 pm

Lou is right...They are both playing to not lose.

Post by **east hockey** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:46 pm

Great game! The Eagles need Spinner back.

Lee

SuperStar · Post by **SuperStar** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:48 pm

east hockey wrote:Great game! The Eagles need Spinner back.

Lee

It is a great game. The replay showed Spinner getting it right in the jaw/face - didn't look good. I hope he is alright

Post by **karl(east)** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 8:50 pm

SuperStar wrote:
east hockey wrote:Great game! The Eagles need Spinner back.

Lee
It is a great game. The replay showed Spinner getting it right in the jaw/face - didn't look good. I hope he is alright

We'll see if the OT break gives him a chance to recover. Snuggerud has really been pushing the pace since he went out.

BlueLineSpecial · Post by **BlueLineSpecial** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 9:13 pm

I thought periods 1, 2 & the second OT were terrific

Sats81 · Post by **Sats81** » Fri Mar 07, 2014 9:20 pm

What.a game! Congrats to LN and coach Eigner. Great effort by EP. Spinner is a warrior. Kid has the highest compete /battle level.