Virginia @ Hibbing 1-17-09

[jacket08]

I know its a bit early for this thread, but i makes for plenty of discussion and plenty of controversy. Westin leads his Blue Devils into Hibbing to take on Jamnick's bluejackets.

Leading scorers on each team:

VMIB:(G)(A)(PTS) Hibbing:(G)(A)(PTS)
Westin 18-20-38 Jamnick 20-10-30
Hendrickson 8-21-29 Peretelo 7-7-14
Krebsbach 11-12-23 Hanegmon 4-7-11
A.Judnick 6-11-17 Stampohar 2-9-11

This game will have a major impact on seedings in the section. Both teams look made to make a run at St.Paul, so lets hear your thoughts.

Westins Blue Devils or Jamnick's Blue Jackets?

[gophers101]

The Jackets pounded Bemidji and Greenway and then got a big goal by Hanegmon with 30 seconds left in the game to beat Lakeville so they are playing pretty good hockey. Roseau on Monday for the Jackets will be another good test. Next weekend Virginia and Hibbing make a trip to southern minnesota. Virginia taking on Albert Lea then Mayo and Hibbing taking on Mayo and then Albert Lea. As long as Hibbing keeps playing they way they are I see no problem with them beating Virginia.

[vppp]

it's coming quickly........

[Indians forever]

Hibbing will put this one in running time!!!

[jackstraw]

I was able to watch both teams play on back to back nights. What I saw: Virginia appeared to have more depth and rolled their lines pretty efficiently. Hibbing had the best player , #20, but lacked depth. I don't want to take anything away from some of Virginia's individual efforts as they have some very good talent, I simply thought that as games wore on, Virginia was able to balance things out much better and they had a great deal of confidence in their 3rd line. Should be a good game, but I would guess that if it stays close, Virginia will be stronger in the 3rd. Both teams were a treat to watch.

[dulutheastfan]

Hibbing will put this one in running time!!!

haha running time It will be closer than you think Hibbing lost to Albert Lea 4-1 a couple of days ago and Virginia bead Albert Lea 3-1 couple of days ago....

Virginia-3
Hibbing-2

[7A0809]

This game should be a great game to watch. I think that Virginia has the depth and goaltending edge, however can they stop Jamnick? Also can Hibbing stop Westins line, which is a very potent line. This will be thee game to see this weekend.

Jackets 3

Devils 2

[PuckRanger]

#15 Virginia (11-4) @ #11 Hibbing (9-4-1)

Keys to the game:
Hibbing:
- Stay out of the box, Virginia has a lethal powerplay that has been clicking all year long.
- 2nd and 3rd lines need to produce. Top line alone will probably not win this game.
- Goaltending must be solid. Virginia will get their chances.

Virginia:
- Stop Jamnick. He can't be allowed to win the game on his own, force other players to step up.
- Pay attention on the powerplay. Hibbing has 10 shorthanded goals this year which nearly matches their powerplay goal total (12).
- Play physical. Hibbing will, and if Virginia doesn't, it could turn into a long night. Virginia has the depth to play a very physical game and still be fairly fresh late in the game.

Streaks:
Hibbing:
Currently 1 loss, 6 wins and 1 tie in last 8 games.
Virginia:
Currently 6 wins, 9 wins in last 10 games.

Quality Wins:
Hibbing: #17 International Falls (7-1), Robbinsdale Armstrong (4-1), #9 Duluth Marshall (6-2), Bemidji (5-1), Rochester Mayo (5-2). Hibbing also tied Roseau (5-5).
Virginia: Grand Rapids (4-0), Hopkins (5-4), #19 Duluth Denfeld (2-1), Albert Lea (3-1), Rochester Mayo (3-2).

Losses:
Hibbing:
Mound-Westonka (2-5), #5(A)Warroad (0-5), #9(AA)Minnetonka (0-4), Albert Lea (1-4).
Virginia:
Cloquet/Esko/Carlton (2-3), #2(A)Little Falls (0-1), #17(A)International Falls (4-6), #3(A)Hermantown (1-5).

Team Comparisons:
Hibbing:
62 Goals (4.4 per game), 38 Goals Against (2.7 per game)
Powerplay: 18%, Penalty Kill: 85%
Average Record of Opponents: 7-6-1

Top Players
Aaron Jamnick 23g, 12a
Ryan Hanegmon 6g, 9a
Ryan Johnson 6g, 5a
Spencer Peratello 7g, 9a
Nick Decenzo 5g, 7a
Drew Vechell (D) 2g, 10a
14 skaters with multiple points, 10 with more than one goal
Goalie: Nathan Tromp (9-4-1) 2.75GAA, 88.3 Sv%

Virginia:
80 Goals (5.3 per game), 34 Goals Against (2.3 per game)
Powerplay: 29.5%, Penalty Kill 90.2%
Average Record of Opponents: 8-6-0

Top Players:
Chris Westin 20g, 24a
Garrett Hendrickson 10g, 24a
Jordan Krebsbach (D) 13g, 12a
Andrew Judnick 6g, 13a
19 Skaters with multiple points, 14 with more than one goal
Goalie: Will Lustig (8-4-0) 1.02GAA, 91.4 Sv%

Recent Head-to-Head History:
Hibbing 8 wins, Virginia 3 wins, 2 Ties

2/12/08: Hibbing 5 @ Virginia 1 (Game was 2-1 with 5 minutes left)
1/12/08: Virginia 3 @ Hibbing 2
2/24/07: Virginia 1, Hibbing 5 (Section 7A Semifinal)
2/14/07: Virginia 2 @ Hibbing 6 (Game was 4-2 with 2:19 left)
1/12/07: Hibbing 7 @ Virginia 5
2/25/06: Virginia 2, Hibbing 5 (Section 7A Semifinal)
2/14/06: Virginia 4 @ Hibbing 5 OT
3/1/2005: Virginia 5, Hibbing 3 (7A Championship Game)
2/13/2005: Hibbing 5 @ Virginia 5 OT
2/28/2004: Hibbing 5, Virginia 4 (Section 7A Semifinal)
2/17/2004: Virginia 6 @ Hibbing 5
2/22/2003: Hibbing 2, Virginia 1 (Section 7A Semifinal)
2/11/2003: Hibbing 3 @ Virginia 3 OT

[nikebauer_07]

Nice research PuckRanger.
With Hibbing coming off a game against Cloquet the night before this one, I think Virginia will have the depth in the third to beat the Jackets.
Virginia 5
Hibbing 3

[dulutheastfan]

Nice research PuckRanger.
With Hibbing coming off a game against Cloquet the night before this one, I think Virginia will have the depth in the third to beat the Jackets.
Virginia 5
Hibbing 3

That game against cloquet will not affect them this is hibbing's biggest rival they will come out flying...

But I will say that Virginia has more depth and will probably win in a close one 3-2 Virginia

[gophers101]

Virginia may have more depth but Hibbing's 3 and lines are playing a lot better. I think we might see a different mix up of lines from the Jackets then we normally see. Against Albert Lea Nate Tromp looked like a sophomore goalie. Up until that point Tromp was playing great games. Both teams are going to come hard, the memorial building will be packed, and it will be one heck of a hockey game.

Hibbing 4
Virginia 2

[RamWarrior]

Virginia 4
Hibbing 3

Classic in the range!!!!

[elliott70]

Hibbing 5
Virginia 1

[Indians forever]

#15 Virginia (11-4) @ #11 Hibbing (9-4-1)

Keys to the game:
Hibbing:
- Stay out of the box, Virginia has a lethal powerplay that has been clicking all year long.
- 2nd and 3rd lines need to produce. Top line alone will probably not win this game.
- Goaltending must be solid. Virginia will get their chances.

Virginia:
- Stop Jamnick. He can't be allowed to win the game on his own, force other players to step up.
- Pay attention on the powerplay. Hibbing has 10 shorthanded goals this year which nearly matches their powerplay goal total (12).
- Play physical. Hibbing will, and if Virginia doesn't, it could turn into a long night. Virginia has the depth to play a very physical game and still be fairly fresh late in the game.

Streaks:
Hibbing:
Currently 1 loss, 6 wins and 1 tie in last 8 games.
Virginia:
Currently 6 wins, 9 wins in last 10 games.

Quality Wins:
Hibbing: #17 International Falls (7-1), Robbinsdale Armstrong (4-1), #9 Duluth Marshall (6-2), Bemidji (5-1), Rochester Mayo (5-2). Hibbing also tied Roseau (5-5).
Virginia: Grand Rapids (4-0), Hopkins (5-4), #19 Duluth Denfeld (2-1), Rochester Mayo (3-2).

Losses:
Hibbing:
Mound-Westonka (2-5), #5(A)Warroad (0-5), #9(AA)Minnetonka (0-4), Albert Lea (1-4).
Virginia:
Cloquet/Esko/Carlton (2-3), #2(A)Little Falls (0-1), #17(A)International Falls (4-6), #3(A)Hermantown (1-5).

Team Comparisons:
Hibbing:
62 Goals (4.4 per game), 38 Goals Against (2.7 per game)
Powerplay: 18%, Penalty Kill: 85%
Average Record of Opponents: 7-6-1

Top Players
Aaron Jamnick 23g, 12a
Ryan Hanegmon 6g, 9a
Ryan Johnson 6g, 5a
Spencer Peratello 7g, 9a
Nick Decenzo 5g, 7a
Drew Vechell (D) 2g, 10a
14 skaters with multiple points, 10 with more than one goal
Goalie: Nathan Tromp (9-4-1) 2.75GAA, 88.3 Sv%

Virginia:
80 Goals (5.3 per game), 34 Goals Against (2.3 per game)
Powerplay: 29.5%, Penalty Kill 90.2%
Average Record of Opponents: 8-6-0

Top Players:
Chris Westin 20g, 24a
Garrett Hendrickson 10g, 24a
Jordan Krebsbach (D) 13g, 12a
Andrew Judnick 6g, 13a
19 Skaters with multiple points, 14 with more than one goal
Goalie: Will Lustig (8-4-0) 1.02GAA, 91.4 Sv%

Recent Head-to-Head History:
Hibbing 8 wins, Virginia 3 wins, 2 Ties

2/12/08: Hibbing 5 @ Virginia 1 (Game was 2-1 with 5 minutes left)
1/12/08: Virginia 3 @ Hibbing 2
2/24/07: Virginia 1, Hibbing 5 (Section 7A Semifinal)
2/14/07: Virginia 2 @ Hibbing 6 (Game was 4-2 with 2:19 left)
1/12/07: Hibbing 7 @ Virginia 5
2/25/06: Virginia 2, Hibbing 5 (Section 7A Semifinal)
2/14/06: Virginia 4 @ Hibbing 5 OT
3/1/2005: Virginia 5, Hibbing 3 (7A Championship Game)
2/13/2005: Hibbing 5 @ Virginia 5 OT
2/28/2004: Hibbing 5, Virginia 4 (Section 7A Semifinal)
2/17/2004: Virginia 6 @ Hibbing 5
2/22/2003: Hibbing 2, Virginia 1 (Section 7A Semifinal)
2/11/2003: Hibbing 3 @ Virginia 3 OT

I do like the stats Puck!!! Thanks.

[PuckRanger]

I do like the stats Puck!!! Thanks.

Thanks, I had inadvertantly left Albert Lea off the list of Quality Wins for Virginia, so I just edited that in.

[RonJeremy]

HHS- 4
VHS- 2
if hibbing plays the body theres no reason they shouldnt win
hanegmon with 2. jammer 1, olds 1
thats my prediction

[Iron Range Hockey]

Great post PuckRanger
This should be a good team between two section 7a teams and IRC foes the difference though might be hibbing playing a tough cloquet team the night before with virginia having a weeks rest but im still leaning toward hibbing in this one because i think they will come out fast and physicall
Virginia:3
Hibbing:5 EN

[Iron Range Hockey]

Great post PuckRanger
This should be a good team between two section 7a teams and IRC foes the difference though might be hibbing playing a tough cloquet team the night before with virginia having a weeks rest but im still leaning toward hibbing in this one because i think they will come out fast and physicall
Virginia:3
Hibbing:5 EN

[gophers101]

There should be no reason why Hibbing would have jet lag from the Cloquet game the night before. They are playing there biggest rival and should come out flying. It should be an awesome game and I'm looking foward to seeing it.

[mainefan]

Virginia 5
Hibbing 4 OT

[gophers101]

Hibbing played great against Cloquet and rumor has it that Jamnick was sick and he kind of looked sick while watching the game. But huge goal with 3 minutes left. Jackets have momentum.

[pondhockey20]

Does this game decide the number 1 seed for sections after I' Falls lose last night?

Predictions is Virginia by 1 with a huge game from Lustig and Hibbing coming off a big win against Cloquet.

[vppp]

Hibbing played great against Cloquet and rumor has it that Jamnick was sick and he kind of looked sick while watching the game. But huge goal with 3 minutes left. Jackets have momentum.

suikonen scored for hibbing. jamnick had the assist.

[HockeyFan_11]

Hibbing played great against Cloquet and rumor has it that Jamnick was sick and he kind of looked sick while watching the game. But huge goal with 3 minutes left. Jackets have momentum.

Yes he didnt look like his usual self last night. I was wondering what was wrong when I kept seeing him just go right to the bench before each period started.

[vppp]

anyone else as excited for this game tonight as i am?