Despite the agony of the East loss, I stayed on to hopefully see some good hockey. I saw it from one team, at least. Rapids came out pretty flat and it was downhill from there, and I was shocked to see how badly they let it get out of hand in the 3rd. Anoka was certainly the superior team, with O'Neill skating circles around the Rapids defense. The majority of Rapids' shots were from the blue line and quality scoring chances were few and far between. The atmosphere also a very dull follow-up to the first game.
I agree. I'd say there were maybe one fourth as many fans there for the second game, if that. This reminded me of the 2006 championship game at the X when CDH beat GR 7-0.. GR looked like they kind gave up midway through the second. I don't think they really had any quality scoring chances, compared to about 12 for Anoka.
karl(east) wrote:Though I'd like to see another all-north 7AA final, I must admit I have serious doubts with Rendle's injury. I'm pulling for Rapids for once in my life, but I'll pick Anoka 4-2.
Sounds like Rendle is just fine. Must have been an overcautious move or something. He will be playing Saturday.
I was wondering that too. Did GR often switch between these two goalies? Maybe it had to do with the fact that tabaka is a senior while underwood is still a junior?
karl(east) wrote:Despite the agony of the East loss, I stayed on to hopefully see some good hockey. I saw it from one team, at least. Rapids came out pretty flat and it was downhill from there, and I was shocked to see how badly they let it get out of hand in the 3rd. Anoka was certainly the superior team, with O'Neill skating circles around the Rapids defense. The majority of Rapids' shots were from the blue line and quality scoring chances were few and far between. The atmosphere also a very dull follow-up to the first game.
I also saw the steady stream of Rapids fans leaving and was disappointed by it. I mean, I'm an East fan and I was still there after what my team went through, dammit.
karl(east) wrote:I also saw the steady stream of Rapids fans leaving and was disappointed by it. I mean, I'm an East fan and I was still there after what my team went through, dammit.
That's because you guys lost in a heartbreaker......
HoundHockeyForever wrote:I was wondering that too. Did GR often switch between these two goalies? Maybe it had to do with the fact that tabaka is a senior while underwood is still a junior?
But dont you play the hot goalie in games like this underwood was outstanding against flake
Their goalies couldn't stop a beachball!
