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Charliedog · Post by **Charliedog** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:01 pm

I watched the Johnson vs. Roseville game and I have to say I was impressed by the Johnson kids. They all seemed to be giving 100%. I was very impressed with #10. I think he is someone we will hear about in the future.

As a side note, I must say that at times this games appeared to be all about the refs and not about the skaters.

GopherWild · Post by **GopherWild** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:08 pm

I thought it was funny the White Bear fans stuck around to cheer against Mounds View. The White Bear students are a fun group plus I knew a couple of them from their VFW baseball program last summer. I guarantee they will be cheering for Mounds View on Tuesday. You know they hate Hill Murray the most. And I think the Tartan students got a little bitter towards the end of the game, when they left they told some of the Roseville players that they were going to be there cheering them on.

SECHockeyFan · Post by **SECHockeyFan** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:19 pm

The WB fans had some priceless old-time hockey jerseys on for the MV-Still game.

GopherWild · Post by **GopherWild** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:25 pm

Charliedog wrote:I watched the Johnson vs. Roseville game and I have to say I was impressed by the Johnson kids. They all seemed to be giving 100%. I was very impressed with #10. I think he is someone we will hear about in the future.

As a side note, I must say that at times this games appeared to be all about the refs and not about the skaters.

I thought there was some questionable officiating in this game, especially some calls against Johnson but I don't think it would have made a difference.

GopherWild · Post by **GopherWild** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:27 pm

SECHockeyFan wrote:The WB fans had some priceless old-time hockey jerseys on for the MV-Still game.

The old-school jerseys are great. White Bear Lake is a great hockey town and it seems like they get more than parents and students to the games. They get the community there to cheer them on.

Govs93 · Post by **Govs93** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:40 pm

GopherWild wrote:
Charliedog wrote:I watched the Johnson vs. Roseville game and I have to say I was impressed by the Johnson kids. They all seemed to be giving 100%. I was very impressed with #10. I think he is someone we will hear about in the future.

As a side note, I must say that at times this games appeared to be all about the refs and not about the skaters.
I thought there was some questionable officiating in this game, especially some calls against Johnson but I don't think it would have made a difference.

Agreed. The wheels just fell off. Roseville seemed to be everywhere... they were knocking down passes, racing to the boards for loose pucks - Johnson didn't do it. They just got beat. It's frustrating, because they obviously had "it" the first 10 minutes.

Charliedog · Post by **Charliedog** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 1:35 pm

Just curious.....do you guys think that Lechner would rather have his team play against Roseville or White Bear?

SECHockeyFan · Post by **SECHockeyFan** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 1:38 pm

Charliedog wrote:Just curious.....do you guys think that Lechner would rather have his team play against Roseville or White Bear?

I would think Roseville. We all know WB-HM can go either way come sections.

Dazed&Confused · Post by **Dazed&Confused** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 1:42 pm

Does it matter? THE PIONEERS ARE ON A ROLL AND ALL LINES ARE SCORING. Flip is on and the table is set for a return to the big dance.

wbmd · Post by **wbmd** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 1:43 pm

Dazed&Confused wrote:Does it matter? THE PIONEERS ARE ON A ROLL AND ALL LINES ARE SCORING. Flip is on and the table is set for a return to the big dance.

And another disappointing tournament showing??

Dazed&Confused · Post by **Dazed&Confused** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 1:46 pm

How is an appearance at state dissapointing. Just a question I dont understand that thinking. All the teams that make it should be applauded.

Dazed&Confused · Post by **Dazed&Confused** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 1:49 pm

Allthough, I have it from a good source that a championship win at State is the only acceptable outcome this year. If they dont succeed they will hold tryouts in Nov and try again.

Sparlimb · Post by **Sparlimb** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 1:49 pm

wbmd wrote:
Dazed&Confused wrote:Does it matter? THE PIONEERS ARE ON A ROLL AND ALL LINES ARE SCORING. Flip is on and the table is set for a return to the big dance.
And another disappointing tournament showing??

Possibly. They have the talent to do damage, but they certainly aren't currently on the Edina/Tonka/Roseau level. Doesn't mean they can't beat them, but they wouldn't be favorites. So I suppose you can't call it disappointing if you lose to better competition.

That said, I don't think Lechner cares on bit who they play. Both teams are similar in style and will give Hill a game...

Dazed&Confused · Post by **Dazed&Confused** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 1:55 pm

If I could choose I would take Roseville. Less than great goal tending. The only teams that beat Hill this season. The goal tenders had big games. And from what I understand about Roseville that is not a possibility.

hockeyhockeyhockey · Post by **hockeyhockeyhockey** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:02 pm

wbmd wrote:
Dazed&Confused wrote:Does it matter? THE PIONEERS ARE ON A ROLL AND ALL LINES ARE SCORING. Flip is on and the table is set for a return to the big dance.
And another disappointing tournament showing??

a white bear fan saying the words disappoinging tournament ? cripes your school has never won a round one game ever!

SECHockeyFan · Post by **SECHockeyFan** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:05 pm

hockeyhockeyhockey wrote:
wbmd wrote:
Dazed&Confused wrote:Does it matter? THE PIONEERS ARE ON A ROLL AND ALL LINES ARE SCORING. Flip is on and the table is set for a return to the big dance.
And another disappointing tournament showing??
a white bear fan saying the words disappoinging tournament ? cripes your school has never won a round one game ever!

Here comes a wbmd rant on how he hates WB.

Hillfan · Post by **Hillfan** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:11 pm

I won't be able to attend the semifinals Tuesday night at the Coliseum but I see that Fox9 will broadcast them online. Anyone aware if the streaming has improved since the start? I'm hoping so.

GopherWild · Post by **GopherWild** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:11 pm

Fans might want to get to the Coliseum early on Tuesday. I think it will get packed in there and it will be quite the scene. Some NHL teams wish they could draw 5,000 a game.

score14me · Post by **score14me** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:14 pm

Dazed&Confused wrote:If I could choose I would take Roseville. Less than great goal tending. The only teams that beat Hill this season. The goal tenders had big games. And from what I understand about Roseville that is not a possibility.

Anything can happen on any given day, and it is never about one player, but I have a suggestion. Have your checked the stats on the Roseville goalie? Do some comparisons while you're there, too.

SECHockeyFan · Post by **SECHockeyFan** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:22 pm

score14me wrote:
Dazed&Confused wrote:If I could choose I would take Roseville. Less than great goal tending. The only teams that beat Hill this season. The goal tenders had big games. And from what I understand about Roseville that is not a possibility.
Anything can happen on any given day, and it is never about one player, but I have a suggestion. Have your checked the stats on the Roseville goalie? Do some comparisons while you're there, too.

I saw Roseville's goalie play WB 3 times this year and he always played pretty well. He had a great game a couple of weeks ago when Rose was the home team.

whitebearsuperfanB · Post by **whitebearsuperfanB** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:28 pm

GopherWild wrote:
hockeyxfan01 wrote:Much more likely that Hill is upset by White Bear or Roseville.
White Bear Lake may have a tough time against Tartan. I could see the Titans pulling off an upset in that one.

Good call.

joycer10 · Post by **joycer10** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:37 pm

Here's the real seadings for all you people questioning them

1. Hill-Murray
2. Roseville
3. White Bear
4. Stillwater (not Tartan)
5. Moundsview
6. Tartan
7. Johnson
8. North
9. Como

Dazed&Confused · Post by **Dazed&Confused** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:38 pm

I took a look and you are right podabinski is deffinately got better numbers than collette. The only team he seems to play tough is roseville.
I have to say the info i recieved on podabinski was not accurate according to the numbers. I guess White Bear is my choice then since collette. will shut out roseville on tuesday. Thanks for the info I guess Roseville doesnt have a chance.

Sparlimb · Post by **Sparlimb** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:40 pm

GopherWild wrote:Fans might want to get to the Coliseum early on Tuesday. I think it will get packed in there and it will be quite the scene. Some NHL teams wish they could draw 5,000 a game.

I'm binging the wife and 4 kids, plus ChrisK and maybe his two kids. I may take up a good row with friends and family. Seeing as we'll be on the Roseville side for game 2, I'll have to cheer for black...

whitebearsuperfanB · Post by **whitebearsuperfanB** » Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:40 pm

Govs93 wrote:
GopherWild wrote:
Charliedog wrote:I watched the Johnson vs. Roseville game and I have to say I was impressed by the Johnson kids. They all seemed to be giving 100%. I was very impressed with #10. I think he is someone we will hear about in the future.

As a side note, I must say that at times this games appeared to be all about the refs and not about the skaters.
I thought there was some questionable officiating in this game, especially some calls against Johnson but I don't think it would have made a difference.
Agreed. The wheels just fell off. Roseville seemed to be everywhere... they were knocking down passes, racing to the boards for loose pucks - Johnson didn't do it. They just got beat. It's frustrating, because they obviously had "it" the first 10 minutes.

I was impressed with #9 from Johnson the sophomore. Any truth to him going to North next year? Johnson just ran out of gas in the third because they were only playing 2 lines for most of the game. Johnson hit i think 3 pipes including one that could of put them up 3 to 0. The officiating was dissapointing you never want to see a game swing in one teams favor because of a bad call by the refs. Good job by Roseville to fight off the fiesty govies.

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