4A predictions

[hockeyfan05]

good reply, do you know when LF scored their only goal, and was it a nice goal or one that the Willmar tender should've stopped? <p></p><i></i>

[CLASSICELITE]

it was a good goal. 2 on 1, festler and lickteig...festler dropped it over and lickteig just had to go around the goalie. the goal came towards the end of the first period i think. <p></p><i></i>

[oldschool]

Yes, easternglow, I do think that the section 4 champion could beat the number 3 ranked team in the state. <br>Fergus Falls plays TRF tonight in Theif, this should tell a lot, ealier this year, Fergus Falls tied East Grand Forks, then ranked. Last year Wadena had a horrible state tournement, I contribute a couple things to that. Inexperience is the main contributer. While they had never ever been to the state tournement before, they also lacked experience against top quality competition. Throughout youth and their high school careers, Wadena kids just don't play against the upper tier teams enough, therefor, stuff that SSP or AL might have done, Wadena had never seen...they had never played against such a top notch competition against such athletes in such a big stage before, how are they supposed to act??? Also contributing would've been the over abundance of success and thrill in beating Fergus for the first two times ever, and winnign the section title for the first time. <br>Fergus Falls on the other hand, (winners of seven section titles in a row) represented section 4 as good as they could. The Fergus kids regularly play the likes of Moorhead, EGF, Warroad, Roseau.....and a lot of TC area competition throughout their youth careers and into high school, so when they played IFalls, or Mahtomedi, or Red Wing etc, it was like, well, we'd better win this game against this skating team, or hitting team or passing team or whatnot, but it wasn't , holy crap, who are we playing???we've never seen them pass so good, or have so many good skaters, the Fergus kids had always played teams better than them or up to them so it wasn't that big of a deal.<br>This year, whoever wins it, LF FF or Wadena, should do a lot better. Wadena added a few good teams and if they win this year, you know they deserve it, Little Falls plays in the central lakes, normally no shortage of good teams there...and Fergus Falls is much improved and hungry to win. think about it man, after playing TRF, Mrhd, Alex, St clouds, Bemidji, Apple Valley, or whatever cities teams, Brainerd, etc, what the heck is DuLuth Marshal high school??????? Fergus Falls at Thief River Falls tonight............... <p></p><i></i>

[fastice16]

Haven't been on here lately but yes LF should have beat Willmar by more than one goal. LF will beat Wadena tonight because the LF defensemen and goalie are playing much better than they were earlier in the season. The forwards need to pick up the pace (not the salsa) a little bit and make better passes and all will be good for LF tonight. LF 4 WDC 1 <p></p><i></i>

[hockeyismylife1]

i think that you are wrong and wadena has the chance and probebly take the game tonight against LF. and the game will be a closer game than that. <p></p><i></i>

[PeterJiggs]

If LF's offense kicks it in gear and plays to their potential they will easily come away with another win. Wadena can't match the speed of LF's forwards or their scoring. If LF's offense has another night like they did against Wilmar I fully expect that they will get beat. Both teams should be up for this game. <p></p><i></i>

[hockeyismylife1]

i think that the wadena team has just the right talent to beat LF its just they have the speed and reverse and breackout easier. The key is to play smart hockey and that willmer score shows a lot. when They were at the Wadena game to see them cause i was there to scout out willmer. <p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p074.ezboard.com/bmnhs.showUserP ... mylife1</A> at: 2/11/05 3:01 pm<br></i>

[Locknload]

Hey Jiggs, I heard something about the jv game tonite being shortened up due to lack of players. I thought LF had full jv squad. They wouldn't do that just save legs would they? Any insight? Wdc has played only 1 1/2 or 2 jv lines all year I think. <p></p><i></i>

[PeterJiggs]

From what I understand both teams are short players and a shortened JV game was agreed upon. Could be wrong but thats what I heard. <p></p><i></i>

[puckswerestones]

jiggs i hear it the way you do, both coaches agreed to it. When lf was here they didnt get here in time for the jv game and didnt bring thier equipment. So this decision of a shorter game is a much improved idea. Old school i agree with your thoughts on wadena not being prepared last season for the big show but in youth hockey our teams have been playing the same schedule as yours. In Bantams this years senior players played mh twice, rousoe warroad, fargo flyers, buffalo, St Cloud, brainard, Bemidji, and many others, in peewees they went to state played cent, white bear and i think edina, beat alot of big programs to get there, so they did see alot of good competion in youth but you are right about the high schoiol schedule last year. Dont see this game tonight as anything but a war of desire. See this as a very close game either way. However who wins the next time is far more important! <p></p><i></i>

[qwerty16]

What ANOTHER fluke huh Wadena?!!....I'm kinda curious to hear the excuses about tonights game, with Petit being back and all. Let's hear it!....Oh yea, does Wadena know what CLASS is also?! <p></p><i></i>

[scheids316]

looks like TRF beat Fergus 3-2. I have no details on the game but it left the Otters with a sub .500 record once again. That's ok though, that has happened to them more than once before sections, and they have come out just fine.<br><br>Good luck Otters, I think you all know this section is yours if you want it. <p>Scheids<br>(A legend in his girlfriend's mind.)</p><i></i>

[puckstopshere]

yours for the taking ha. i think 316 stands for 3+1+6=10 your IQ just one of many dumb statements that you have made over the last number of years, before FF had someone to fall back on, is goos going to carry the team or the 3 string goalie. should have been happy just filling the water bottles.<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>

[oldschool]

Well, you could look at it like, Fergus Falls 2, #10 Theif River Falls 3......do I sense a little nervousness ???????? ha that!!!!! in trf also..........I don't know any specifics on the game either, but it should be a confidence builder instead of getting blown out.............. <p></p><i></i>

[Locknload]

I don't think there will be many excuses flying here for WDC<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :o --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... rassed.gif ALT=":o"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> Little Falls came out of that one smelling like a rose. And it probably took all the drama out of todays seeding mtg. <p></p><i></i>

[Locknload]

One thing kinda overshadowed by the excitement of last nights game was the fact that WDC's #5 Ryan Murray got his first varsity goal! Congrats Ryan! I know it was announced as #15 but I'm 99% sure it was #5. I saw Puckswerestones and Flagmanonice there, maybe they can confirm and add a little of their insight on the game. Seriously, I don't think there will be a rematch of these two in the finals. FF had a decent game last nite and will be ready. Does LF have the whole week off due to CI strike? I'm late for work--gotta go. <p></p><i></i>

[puckswerestones]

old school losing 3-2 to trf is a great game for fergus, should be a great bump up in confidence for your players. Yes it was murray that scored. As i posted almost a month ago finding away to beat littlefalls was more important than beating them, Wadena played them great through the first, hoping the tapes will show the coaches that the defense system was the right one the other 2 trys werent nearly as effective. Getting postal into the game next time will make the difference and not that the refs did a poor job they were consistent, but the next set at alex,{should we get that far} might be a crew that will call the hooks on postal closer and put the power play on. l Falls did a good job on him and petitt, but left wolden open for alot of chances. Littlefalls 1 wadena 2 fergus 3 praire center 4 willmar 5 morris 6 central lakes 7 cia 8, should be the results in todays meeting. I heard that cia is playing the game tuesday but it wasn't from cia. <p></p><i></i>

[Flagmanonice]

<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START >D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/grin.gif ALT=" >D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> My thoughts on the game last night were that the refs were'nt on the ball , but i'm not saying Wadena should of won , Little falls came and won the game in the 3 rd period !!<br>Wadenas power play just was'nt working , and Little falls was !! I'm happy for Leictag ( sp ) for his hat trick , but his verbal ethics should be worked on !! Shots on goal , which don't mean squat , were in Wadenas favor , but why did they not count a few Wadena had ? Bottom line >> Your lucky hooking wasn't a penalty last nite , otherwise Postell and Pettit would of had a some goals !! Just my thoughts , nothing to get mad about !!!!! <br>I hope we see you in the finals !!!<br><br><br> <p></p><i></i>

[PeterJiggs]

Good win for LF prior to going into sections, looks like their finally getting it together. Wadena looked good in the first period and LF looked like they were going to struggle again. This Wadena team obviously isn't the team LF beat 6-0 in Wadena, much improved. This was my first opportunity to see the younger Pettit kid play and I thought he was impressive. LF did a good job of shutting him down but it was obvious he is very talented. I agree the refs weren't that great but they weren't biased either way. Wadena had quite a few power play opportunities that they couldn't take advantage of, I thought power plays were suppose to be a Wadena strength, LF had no problem shutting it down. In the third period LF dominated and it appeared to me that Wadena just got wore out trying to keep up with LF's offense. Great game for LF's Mike Likteig. The score of this game was 5-1 but I think these two teams are closer than the score indicates. It would be a huge mistake for LF to take this team lightly if they meet in sections. A few bounces one way or the other and this game could have been much different't. <p></p><i></i>

[koonta]

Wadena i though proved they can play with the Flyers they had the lead 1-0 after one. <br><br>Out played and out shot the Flyers in the 2nd but LF got 2 goals.<br><br>1-2 going into the third. <br><br>LF scored two quick goals against Wadena in the third and that was all she wrote. <br><br>I think Wadena had chances, hit some pipes and stuff but just could not burry the puck.<br><br>Wadena may have out played LF last night but just did not make enough plays to win.<br><br>Hey puckstoner, what was Wadenas goaltending like? heard he let in some real week ones. <br><br>Wadena also needs to address a few concerns on offense because 1 goal wont get it done.<br><br>Interesting looking at the top players in class "A" Postel is listed as one of the top forwards and T. Wolden is listed as one of the top Defencmen. Mabe its a sign.<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>Hope Wadena gets a shot at the Flyers in the finals because its hard to beat a team 3 times in a row and the Flyers have a history of choking in the finals. lots of 2nd place banners in LF.<br><br>(Wadena Defending section 4a champs) <p></p><i></i>

[fastice16]

Wadena didn't outplay the Flyers in the second period maybe in the first. LF had some big hits especially from Jim Pender who crushed a lot of Wadena's players. Petit looked like he was trying too hard because he took some worthless slapshots instead of taking the puck in close to the net. Postel didn't do jack. Keep the excuses coming. CIA has the ok to play on tuesday nite. <p></p><i></i>

[BSU Beavers]

Koonta is right, Wadena has some issues to resolve if they want another chance at Little Falls in the finals. Otherwise, they will not get by Fergus in the Semis.<br><br>1. Breakout with some speed. Wadena's breakout the last few games has looked horrible. Looks like there is no set play involved, everyone standing around hoping to get the puck and then skate out. Move, create some passing lanes and get some steam going up the ice, causing the opponents defensemen to back up, creating additional space.<br><br>2. Decide what to do with the puck earlier. Too many times last night and against Willmar, Wadena would have a skater carrying the puck in on one of the wings and someone with him in the middle or other wing. But instead of passing or shooting, they couldn't make up their mind and next thing you know, they were below the goal line and the only option left was a pass. Way to easy to defend.<br><br>3. Shoot and crash the net. Last night, Little Falls' goalie was really fighting the puck. Wadena would either not shoot or when they did, there was no one around to even hack at the rebounds that were left. Sometimes the only bad shot is the one not taken, and last night would have been a good night to throw everything on net. Also, quit looking for the pretty sniper goal. Too many times a Wadena shooter would miss everything completely because they were looking to hit the perfect spot. Ugly goals work just as well as pretty one.<br><br>4. Move the puck and yourself on the power play. Again, too much standing around with the puck on the power play. Move the puck around the outside, forcing the defensive box to move. Eventually they will get tired and a passing or shooting lane will open up. Also, get yourself into a spot where you can do some damage, whether shoot or pass. Just way too much standing around with or without the puck.<br><br>5. Time for everyone to step it up. This is a team sport, and it seems like WDC has kind of gotten away from that, looking for individual stats over team glory. Also, teams know that Postell and Pettit are how this team goes. They are going to do everything they can get away with to shut these two down. Others have to step up.<br><br>Okay, I am done....... <p></p><i></i>

[PeterJiggs]

Man Koonta you're the only guy I know who can put a positive spin on a 5-1 loss. In the two games these teams have played the combined score is 11-1, thats a serious offensive concern. Pettit looked like a good player but as soon as he got knocked around he folded. As far as Postell and Wolden being listed as top players they may be but neither one bothered to show up last night. If Wadena is going to try and get by with two lines against they don't have a chance by the 3rd period and if Wadena's defense keeps disappearing as the game goes on their going to continue to get smoked. I personally think FF is the team to be concerned with and Wadena doesn't have the team to get out of their side of the bracket and into the championship game. LF obviously has them figured out. Of the three teams FF, LF, and Wadena, LF has the best goalie and if Kluver keeps playing well LF will be hard to beat. Anybody have a take on FF game last night. <p></p><i></i>

[warroadsalt]

WHo plays Little Falls in the section quarterfinals, If it is WDC I dont think they can win, but I think that FF will knock them out, and WDC is capable of beating FF. My bet is WDC or FF out of this section, I have this weird Feeling that FF will be the season ender from Little Falls <p></p><i></i>

[BSU Beavers]

Seedings are as follows:<br><br>1.Little Falls<br>2.Wadena<br>3.Fergus Falls<br>4.Prairie Centre<br>5.Willmar<br>6.Morris/Benson Area<br>7.Pequot Lakes<br>8.Crosby/Ironton<br><br>Tuesday Matchups:<br><br>Little Falls hosts Crosby-Ironton/Aitkin. Rumor is CIA has forfieted due to the teachers strike at CI.<br><br>Wadena hosts Pequot<br><br>Fergus hosts Morris-Benson<br><br>Prairie Center hosts Willmar.<br><br>Friday's Semifinals:<br><br>Little Falls versus Prairie Center/Willmar winner.<br><br>Wadena/Pequot winner versus Fergus/Morris winner.<br><br>Championship:<br><br>Friday's winners. <p></p><i></i>