HM vs. Tonka

blueblood · Post by **blueblood** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:00 pm

Tomorrow's Gold Championship is a rematch from 2006 State QF's. which was a great game won by Hill 5-4 when both goalies, Phillipi and Buonomo, were sophomores.

The winner should take over top billing in the rankings to close out 2007.

I like the boys in Blue tomorrow in a 4-3 thriller...

Post by **karl(east)** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:21 pm

I think they're both excellent teams likely to make trips to the State Tournament, but Hill has been playing out of their minds in this tournament so far and I think they'll continue that.

Sparlimb · Post by **Sparlimb** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:42 pm

I am very interested to see this game. These teams almost never play each other and clearly they both have strong teams this year. This will be good for both programs as they will be able to assess where they are. I thought Minnetonka looked like a really nice squad tonight, but Roseville didn't have the firepower of Hill. I think if Tonka can stay in the game early and not get down 3 goals, they will do just fine. I'm going to predict they do get down 3 goals however and I'll take H-M 5-2.

I know, I'm a homer...

CrossbarandIn99 · Post by **CrossbarandIn99** » Thu Dec 27, 2007 11:47 pm

Public SChool 5
Private school 4

lets hope anyways

hockeyxfan01 · Post by **hockeyxfan01** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 12:02 am

both are solid teams, but i think hill's speed will make the difference

HM 3
Minnetonka 2

sachishi4 · Post by **sachishi4** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 2:02 am

hm-6
minnetonka-3

SEC Scotty · Post by **SEC Scotty** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:05 am

Expect to see Gardiner and or Raiola on the ice vs the Furne line at all times. Any team that has a shot at beating Hill this year has to have good mobile d-men. Hill in OT or shootout.

mnhock04 · Post by **mnhock04** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:53 am

HM 3
TONKA 4

who_b_dat · Post by **who_b_dat** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:14 am

I've seen both at the X and believe that Hill has more depth and is "clicking" right now. Im not a Pioneer fan but they appear to be on track to roll through this tourney rather easily. Whichever goalie Tonka starts is going to get a workout. I personally like the Kruger kid who stoned Roseville by saving 28 shots. He takes up a lot of room and will at least make the target smaller for Furne and company. Tonka can't slow the Pioneer wagon train...

HM-6
Tonka-2

MNsGreatest#2 · Post by **MNsGreatest#2** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 11:38 am

I have witnessed both teams in action this year, and think that I am going to go with Tonka.

Hillfan · Post by **Hillfan** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 12:20 pm

As I've said, the offense will keep rolling for the Pioneers. I predict a H-M win, lets say 6-2.

parrish4president · Post by **parrish4president** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 12:29 pm

this should be an awesome game! Gotta go with tonka 5-3, they are too hot right now. Hill is a solid team and always dangerous, and I cant wait to see a showdown between Bounomo and Phillippi. Also, that Zepeda from Hill has really impressed me, but the Hill team overall its not going to match up well against Tonka.

Shoulda stayed Pauly, they might be on to something this year

breakout · Post by **breakout** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 12:34 pm

Hillfan wrote:As I've said, the offense will keep rolling for the Pioneers. I predict a H-M win, lets say 6-2.

That is a homer score pick

Hill will not blow them out. It should be a good game.

Personally, I give the D nod to the Minnetonka. Forward nod to Hill. Both teams are on a roll. Goal-tending and special teams should decide this one.

goldenhockey20 · Post by **goldenhockey20** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 12:52 pm

Hill 4
Tonka 3

Hillfan · Post by **Hillfan** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:54 pm

Yeah, sure it's a homer pick, but it's my opinion. With the way the offense has been going for the Pioneers, I'm going to stick with my prediction of H-M winning by 3-4 goals. However, I still believe it will be a good game. I personally see a majority of these goals scored in the third period.

blueblood · Post by **blueblood** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 1:59 pm

[quote="parrish4president"]this should be an awesome game! Gotta go with tonka 5-3, they are too hot right now. Hill is a solid team and always dangerous, and I cant wait to see a showdown between Bounomo and Phillippi. Also, that Zepeda from Hill has really impressed me, but the Hill team overall its not going to match up well against Tonka.

Shoulda stayed Pauly, they might be on to something this year[/quote]

Pauly's departure was planned. He wanted to give Tonka a 3yr shot and re-evaluate. He might have reconsidered for a 4th year, but after this season, the talents drops off.

Coach Urich inherited a great talent base to work with in the senior class. However, the Jr. class is non-existant (Coatta has a June bday and should be a Senior. He is older than some of the curent seniors on the team).

The sophomore class is okay, but they never quite put it together during their youth days. This group might end up like Anoka a few years ago, didn't do much as youth players, but won the big one as Seniors.

Tonka will be very young next year, with maybe 4 seniors, 10 to 12 juniors and a couple of sophs. Look for them to enjoy this year, and struggle next season.

H-M 4 Life · Post by **H-M 4 Life** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 2:38 pm

4-1 Hill-Murray. Just playing to well right now not to pick them, even though Minnetonka is playing well too.

wblsuperfan A · Post by **wblsuperfan A** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:59 pm

Tonka looked good last night against Roseville. They may be the first team Hill has played this year that has the defense to match up against Hill's forwards. I'll take Tonka 4-3.

Dazed&Confused · Post by **Dazed&Confused** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 4:08 pm

Before seeing Minnetonka play I felt the game would be close. I have changed my opinion and will go with a 5 or 6 goal advatage to the Pioneers.

breakout · Post by **breakout** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:13 pm

Dazed&Confused wrote:Before seeing Minnetonka play I felt the game would be close. I have changed my opinion and will go with a 5 or 6 goal advatage to the Pioneers.

Your moniker fits

hockey champs 08 · Post by **hockey champs 08** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:09 pm

Anybody have updates on the game? should be a good one

who_b_dat · Post by **who_b_dat** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:15 pm

This website says Tonka 3 - HM 1 at the second intermission:

http://www.pointstreak.com/prostats/gam ... eid=630356

who_b_dat · Post by **who_b_dat** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:38 pm

4-1 Tonka early in the 3rd. What the heck is happening to the Pioneers?

Indians forever · Post by **Indians forever** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:40 pm

who_b_dat wrote:4-1 Tonka early in the 3rd. What the heck is happening to the Pioneers?

Maybe the Pioneers should go Public???

Pioneerprideguy · Post by **Pioneerprideguy** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:42 pm

Or move to section 7AA..

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