I agree, but in this rivarly something crazy happening isn't out of the realm.norcon wrote:Are you serious? The only reason those kids were on that Elite team is because Guyer was the coach and you can't tell me Roy, Kosak, and Rendle weren't good enough to be on that squad. Unless something crazy happens, Rapids should dominate.eastranger19 wrote:How do you not take the Greenies in this one, 2 Elite players to none!!
Had to be upset wins for Hibbing and Hermantown.[/img]
Grandrapids @ Greenway - December 7
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oldtimehockey77
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It all comes down to goaltending. If Harbin is out and one of the other two young Greenway goalies have to play Grand Rapids will run away with it. These two young kids don't have the experience yet to compete at a higher level of play. Grand Rapids has three solid goaltenders, they will be tough to beat. It is too bad that Underwood moved to Grand Rapids. Greenway could of had a great team with his help.
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eastranger19
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grindiangrad-80
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northwoods oldtimer
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If the rapidly declining thunderhawks give up some soft goals and play a sub par defensive game like they did against the Forest Lake juggernaut they will get beat in the snake pit. If it is close in the third you all know what will happen....lots of 5 on 3 hockey for the 'green macheeeeeene' and that will have the thunder faithful in a spun up heap! Look for a spirited game with the zebra's factoring if she gets close in the third. Orange and black club better bury the biscuit early or this one will have the 'indian foreskin' crying foul and the boys at Sheps wishing they were back in the 7 double A. My boy Rob Roy better bury the hatchet early and often or the greenies will mount a surprise attack in the third if you know what I mean.
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I don't know which game you were watching when Rapids played Forest Lake, but if I recall correctly, the T-hawks outshot FL 51-24. The only reason they didn't get the W was because Tabaka had an off-night.northwoods oldtimer wrote:If the rapidly declining thunderhawks give up some soft goals and play a sub par defensive game like they did against the Forest Lake juggernaut they will get beat in the snake pit. If it is close in the third you all know what will happen....lots of 5 on 3 hockey for the 'green macheeeeeene' and that will have the thunder faithful in a spun up heap! Look for a spirited game with the zebra's factoring if she gets close in the third. Orange and black club better bury the biscuit early or this one will have the 'indian foreskin' crying foul and the boys at Sheps wishing they were back in the 7 double A. My boy Rob Roy better bury the hatchet early and often or the greenies will mount a surprise attack in the third if you know what I mean.
The boys do need to start putting the puck in the back of the net.
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I would say the only reason they didn't get the W is because they only score 3 times on 51 shots. I don't see how Tabaka can be blamed.norcon wrote:I don't know which game you were watching when Rapids played Forest Lake, but if I recall correctly, the T-hawks outshot FL 51-24. The only reason they didn't get the W was because Tabaka had an off-night. Thenorthwoods oldtimer wrote:If the rapidly declining thunderhawks give up some soft goals and play a sub par defensive game like they did against the Forest Lake juggernaut they will get beat in the snake pit. If it is close in the third you all know what will happen....lots of 5 on 3 hockey for the 'green macheeeeeene' and that will have the thunder faithful in a spun up heap! Look for a spirited game with the zebra's factoring if she gets close in the third. Orange and black club better bury the biscuit early or this one will have the 'indian foreskin' crying foul and the boys at Sheps wishing they were back in the 7 double A. My boy Rob Roy better bury the hatchet early and often or the greenies will mount a surprise attack in the third if you know what I mean.
boys do need to start putting the puck in the back of the net.
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I am not blaming Tabaka. I just thought a couple of the goals he gave up were pretty soft. Based on how he played against Cloquet, I think we'll see more like that out of him.boblee wrote:I would say the only reason they didn't get the W is because they only score 3 times on 51 shots. I don't see how Tabaka can be blamed.norcon wrote:I don't know which game you were watching when Rapids played Forest Lake, but if I recall correctly, the T-hawks outshot FL 51-24. The only reason they didn't get the W was because Tabaka had an off-night. Thenorthwoods oldtimer wrote:If the rapidly declining thunderhawks give up some soft goals and play a sub par defensive game like they did against the Forest Lake juggernaut they will get beat in the snake pit. If it is close in the third you all know what will happen....lots of 5 on 3 hockey for the 'green macheeeeeene' and that will have the thunder faithful in a spun up heap! Look for a spirited game with the zebra's factoring if she gets close in the third. Orange and black club better bury the biscuit early or this one will have the 'indian foreskin' crying foul and the boys at Sheps wishing they were back in the 7 double A. My boy Rob Roy better bury the hatchet early and often or the greenies will mount a surprise attack in the third if you know what I mean.
boys do need to start putting the puck in the back of the net.
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I would say the defensive play of Rapids wasn't top notch. There's a few of the D men that really seem to consistently struggle.norcon wrote:I am not blaming Tabaka. I just thought a couple of the goals he gave up were pretty soft. Based on how he played against Cloquet, I think we'll see more like that out of him.boblee wrote:I would say the only reason they didn't get the W is because they only score 3 times on 51 shots. I don't see how Tabaka can be blamed.norcon wrote: I don't know which game you were watching when Rapids played Forest Lake, but if I recall correctly, the T-hawks outshot FL 51-24. The only reason they didn't get the W was because Tabaka had an off-night. The
boys do need to start putting the puck in the back of the net.
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northwoods oldtimer
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The goalie did get sniped big time on the game winner that shot was a beauty still the 4 goals on 20 shots is not what you want for your goaltender. In defense of the young man his most experienced D got burned twice on goals so not pointing the pressure at the netminder but simply stating the stats are not the best. 4 tough shots(?). If the greenies manage to pick away tonight she might be one heck of a game. Rapids should win but they have work to do on the blueline and that is why the boys play the game.
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rangehockey14
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The atmosphere in the arena in itself makes it worth going and watching a game like this. It'll be packed out and Rapids/Greenway are such rivals, the Raiders should put up a decent fight.rangehockey14 wrote:Besides home ice, give one reason why Greenway will even stay in this game. I'm not rippin' on Greenway I just want to know if its worth going to watch this one
I still take Rapids by a ways though.
Read my earlier post. Greenway may not be quite as talented as GR, but the emotions of the game will even things up a bit.rangehockey14 wrote:Besides home ice, give one reason why Greenway will even stay in this game. I'm not rippin' on Greenway I just want to know if its worth going to watch this one
In response to Old Timer, not sure what games you've been watching. Tabaka has played fine. He may have had a bit of an off night vs. FL, but he certainly wasn't the cause of the loss. Look to the fact that GR played poor defensively and they simply ran into a hot goaltender. Hopefully they've solved their goal scoring issues after Tuesday's game at Virginia.
At any rate, it should be an entertaining matchup tonight.
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PASTRAPIDSFAN
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GR3343 wrote:Read my earlier post. Greenway may not be quite as talented as GR, but the emotions of the game will even things up a bit.rangehockey14 wrote:Besides home ice, give one reason why Greenway will even stay in this game. I'm not rippin' on Greenway I just want to know if its worth going to watch this one
In response to Old Timer, not sure what games you've been watching. Tabaka has played fine. He may have had a bit of an off night vs. FL, but he certainly wasn't the cause of the loss. Look to the fact that GR played poor defensively and they simply ran into a hot goaltender. Hopefully they've solved their goal scoring issues after Tuesday's game at Virginia.
At any rate, it should be an entertaining matchup tonight.[/quote
Very true it will be a barn burner ,I will be there.
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PASTRAPIDSFAN
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Re: post 8776
But he did commit befor the shot was made ,needs to hold his ground.norcon wrote:I am not blaming Tabaka. I just thought a couple of the goals he gave up were pretty soft. Based on how he played against Cloquet, I think we'll see more like that out of him.boblee wrote:I would say the only reason they didn't get the W is because they only score 3 times on 51 shots. I don't see how Tabaka can be blamed.norcon wrote: I don't know which game you were watching when Rapids played Forest Lake, but if I recall correctly, the T-hawks outshot FL 51-24. The only reason they didn't get the W was because Tabaka had an off-night. The
boys do need to start putting the puck in the back of the net.
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rangehockey14
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However up on DaRange this should give a coach bad dreams or have Fido show up in your next Big Mac 
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grindiangrad-80
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Great game for Greenway. Hats off to them as they played their hearts out. GR was completely deficient in their own end all night. With the exception of Sam Rendle, no defenseman had a good night. Goaltending was suspect at best. Scoring was not an issue as most of the forwards had good games. Strong game from Jack Moore. GR is going to have to shore things up with some tough, tough teams coming up on the schedule. Back to the drawing board.
I will say that it was an entertaining contest, some good hits, some good puck movement, an occasional good save. The rivalry is definitely back. Glad to see a game like that instead of the last few blowouts.
I will say that it was an entertaining contest, some good hits, some good puck movement, an occasional good save. The rivalry is definitely back. Glad to see a game like that instead of the last few blowouts.
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ndirishfighting
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