Congrats to Centennial

[east hockey]

A lot of focus on this team before the State tournament had to do with their offense. With over 200 goals scored in the regular season (yes, some weak opponents in there, we've all heard this argument, blah blah blah, get over it <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> ), did anybody think their defense was suspect? I had no idea, I just knew that everything I was hearing and reading had to do with how they could fill the net with pucks.<br><br>What surprised me was a State Tournament record set by the Cougars, cemented by their 1-0 win over the Spuds tonight: <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Fewest goals allowed in a tournament by a team---0. </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br><br>Unbelievable.<br><br>Did anybody expect them to play three defensively stingy games? Did <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>anybody</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> think that they'd win the state title while scoring just six goals in the process. By the way, is this also a state record? I'm too tired to do that much research right now.<br><br>Folks, this team proved itself to be the absolutely undisputed best team in the state. <br><br>Way to go, Cougars. Enjoy what you've accomplished this season.<br><br>Lee <p></p><i></i>

[centerman]

Lee,<br><br>I'm not surprised they shut teams down but 3 shutouts against #2 Moorhead, #3 AHA, and #4 Wayzata all of which have explosive teams is simply <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>amazing!</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br><br>This team also played without Ryan Flynn the sophomore phenom who had 68 points and was just invited to Michigan for tryouts. <br><br>Gorowsky also played the section and state tourney far from 100% yet he still produced.<br><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>30-1 with 17 wins vs. state entrants, section finalists and semi finalists.</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Including 8-0 vs. state entrants and 6-0 vs. teams ranked 2-4.</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>WOW!!</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> <p></p><i></i>

[Jesrober]

As a Moorhead fan I would like to congratulate Centennial on a great season and a well deserved championship. Stutz is one of the greatest goalie I have seen in a while and wish him the best. To the rest of the team congratulation. I only hope Moorhead's turn will be soon. <p></p><i></i>

[mrhockey05]

i would like to send a congrats to the cougars first of all.... second is how do u think they will fair in their new confrence next year (the north west suburban confrence) , a lot of better competition than ther previous confrence?<br> <p></p><i></i>

[Hockeyhunny133]

Go Centennial...you guys have worked so hard to get here and its payed off. You guys deserve this fully!!! <br>Way to go Boys!!! <br>I love Tim Ornell and Ben Ollila!!!! <p></p><i></i>

[hockeyfan88]

I just have to say excellent job by Centennial<br>Everyone thought that there offense is spectacular and their defense is average. Remember they have RJ Anderson and Greg Flynn. 2 spectacular D, they play so well, no one gets by them coming into the zone. they also have solid sophmore D. RJ has 90+ points now after the state tourney, which is unbelivable for a junior and defenseman. Congrats to flynn for getting the Herb Brooks Award. Stutz played excellent....again.... good goal by Montgomery.<br><br>Congrats to Centennial<br><br>Do it again next year. <p></p><i></i>

[jr]

What a team effort!<br><br>Shut down three of the top teams in the state!<br><br>Stutz was solid but the disciplined team defense was the real story!<br><br>Hittle played a whale of a game for Moohead! <p></p><i></i>

[Zamman]

I too have to appluad the efforts of Centennial and my hat goes off to Stutz on an excellant job in the nets. <p></p><i></i>

[metromick]

This one might take a bit to set in. Has to ranked with the best teams in history based on the incredible consistency and balance. The numbers against ranked opponents are staggering. Congratulations, fellas. <p></p><i></i>

[joe lulic]

I was at the game last night. Ive been to quite a few championshio games. I dont know if Ive ever been to one that had 2 finer teams playing. <br><br>I watch a lot of hockey like all you guys. Have you ever seen a team move the puck better than Moorhead...... and get absolutley nothin for it? They passed beautifully at times connecting on 3-4 in a row and always there was a Centenniel defender to get in the way so they couldnt finish. <br><br>Nobody was left open. No giveaways. Nothing was easy. It was somethng to see. Now, it wasnt the most exciting game but it was really well played. <p></p><i></i>

[slapshooter]

That's right Joe,<br><br>You called it months ago. The prophet Joeymiah.<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>I think I counted five straight times when the 'Spuds' <br><br>cruised the puck into Centennials zone without getting <br><br>one single shot on net. <br><br>Great passers but the 'Cougars' were not giving much to <br><br>shoot at so it appeared at times that the 'Spuds' were <br><br>passing themselves to death.<br><br>I do beg to differ however, in that the game kept the <br><br>folks I watched it with, on the edge of our seats <br><br>throughout. <br><br>Stutz was perfect and Hittle played great!<br><br>And what'd I tell ya about that Montgomery kid?<br><br>Oh, that's right. That most excellent thread got deleted <br><br>so I guess y<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :x --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/sick.gif ALT=":x"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> u'll never know. Too bad.<br><br>At least the 'Spuds' can't say I didn't try to warn 'em <br><br>about Montgomery though! <br><br>Great effort he made to give the 'Cats' the 'Title'!<br><br>Just like I said he would. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>L<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START 8o --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/nerd.gif ALT="8o"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START 0] --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /alien.gif ALT="0]"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> E, SL<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START 8o --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/nerd.gif ALT="8o"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> PSH<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START 8o --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/nerd.gif ALT="8o"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START 8o --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/nerd.gif ALT="8o"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> TER.<br><br>(...a legend in his <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START 8o --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/nerd.gif ALT="8o"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> wn mind...) <p></p><i></i>

[mnhockeylvr]

What a great tourney. Lots of fun games to watch, tons of people, the stadium rocked Thursday afternoon, friday night, and especially on saturday night. I dont think I had been to a tournament where the fans were so loud and awesome.<br><br>Congrats to Cent, they played amazing for 3 days. They had a heck of a challenge from AHA, and they stood up to it well. And against Moorhead, that is one of the most even state championships ive seen. What an exciting game(even if the result was a 5th disappointing one).<br><br>Hopefully, Moorhead will rebound and be back next year. <p></p><i></i>