Feb 28 (6) Cloquet vs (2) Elk River 2 PM at the DECC

Lucia4President · Post by **Lucia4President** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 9:45 pm

Thoughts and predictions on this 7AA semifinal game?

dulutheastfan · Post by **dulutheastfan** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:12 pm

Hmm.... If Cloquet's goalie plays as well as he did against GR facing 44 SOG I think cloquet could keep this game close

Post by **karl(east)** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:16 pm

Logic would have me pick Elk River by 5 or 6.

But, I'll add the same caveat I did to the Rapids game. The longer this game stays close, the more the odds shift into Cloquet's favor. And if East has already won, that will just give them more drive. If it's close late, Cloquet wins.

St8ofhockey · Post by **St8ofhockey** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:29 pm

Im gonna say Elk River dominates the play, but Cloquet wins a close one.

Cloquet--3
Elk River--2

EHSHack · Post by **EHSHack** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:12 pm

Karl, East-Flake is after Cloquet-ER. My prediction, Tree Killers 3 - Bambi's Relatives 1 or 2.

Post by **east hockey** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:13 pm

Elks by three. And I sincerely hope I'm wrong.

Lee

City of Compton · Post by **City of Compton** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:22 pm

Is it just me, or has Grand Rapids and Cloquet taken out Elk River ever since they rejoined section 7AA...4 years back? 2? 4...?

To my recollection Elk River hasn't performed very well at the D.E.C.C. come playoff time.

With that being said, times change. People move on. I think the Elks have been given a fresh shot of life, and will do some damage not only on the way to state, but perhaps at state.

But they have a long way to go. This will be a hard fought battle, final score I don't think will be a difference more than a goal or two. In which team's favor? Time will tell... Whoever wants it more, that's what I say.

dulutheastfan · Post by **dulutheastfan** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:29 pm

EHSHack wrote:Karl, East-Flake is after Cloquet-ER. My prediction, Tree Killers 3 - Bambi's Relatives 1 or 2.

East and Flake play at 12 and CEC and Elk river play at 2 according to prep hockey north

Domination088 · Post by **Domination088** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:34 pm

Cloquet in a 3-1 EN I think we'd all like to see a Cloquet-East Section Final! What if Cloquet did the unthinkable and made it to state... 8 wins on the entire season if that were the case.

Post by **karl(east)** » Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:40 pm

dulutheastfan wrote:
EHSHack wrote:Karl, East-Flake is after Cloquet-ER. My prediction, Tree Killers 3 - Bambi's Relatives 1 or 2.
East and Flake play at 12 and CEC and Elk river play at 2 according to prep hockey north

Traditionally the 1-v-4 (or 5, this year) game is first, so that sounds right.

Indeed Elk River is 0-for-2 on Semifinal Saturday since they were moved back into the section. But that probably had more to do with the talent level than anything else. They did almost beat Cloquet 2 years ago, until someone found a floating Tyler Johnson on a pass.

Should be interesting, though...this'll be the first time in a long time (ever?) there's only 2 northern teams in the semis. It'll be interesting to see what the attendance is like, and which side the Cloquet fans who come early will join (though it looks as if the "fan alliance" won't be making an appearance this year...)

Lucia4President · Post by **Lucia4President** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 12:22 am

karl(east) wrote:
dulutheastfan wrote:
EHSHack wrote:Karl, East-Flake is after Cloquet-ER. My prediction, Tree Killers 3 - Bambi's Relatives 1 or 2.
East and Flake play at 12 and CEC and Elk river play at 2 according to prep hockey north
Traditionally the 1-v-4 (or 5, this year) game is first, so that sounds right.

Indeed Elk River is 0-for-2 on Semifinal Saturday since they were moved back into the section. But that probably had more to do with the talent level than anything else. They did almost beat Cloquet 2 years ago, until someone found a floating Tyler Johnson on a pass.

Should be interesting, though...this'll be the first time in a long time (ever?) there's only 2 northern teams in the semis. It'll be interesting to see what the attendance is like, and which side the Cloquet fans who come early will join (though it looks as if the "fan alliance" won't be making an appearance this year...)

Other than East fans, I'd be shocked if anyone was pulling for the Hounds.

As for ER vs CEC, I'm predicting Elk River will roll in this one.

Elks 5
Jacks 1

big_thurst · Post by **big_thurst** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:35 am

The Elks have always struggled at the DECC, this one even puts the big thurst on edge

especially if the Hounds have already won. Nevertheless, Sarsland chews his gum, sports the gator skin boots, and screams "body" as many times as humanly possible...

Elks 5-2

TheNightman · Post by **TheNightman** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:51 am

I'll take the Elks 4-2 in this one, hopefully it is Cloquet though to set up the East-Cloquet rivalry I've heard so much about, can't say I've experienced it as a city boy.

greenway1969 · Post by **greenway1969** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:35 am

Elk River 6, CEC 0. CEC is always fun to watch at tournament time, but unfortunately they will be brought back to reality.

Indians forever · Post by **Indians forever** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:43 am

Elks 4-1

TheHockeyDJ · Post by **TheHockeyDJ** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:11 am

Are the semi-finals going to be web cast by anyone? Someone told me KBJR might be televising the semis this year.

Nonamer · Post by **Nonamer** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:19 am

I was wrong about the CEC/GR score. Always a surprise, but GR really didn't bring much to the table this year. The depth a quality team like ER has will spell tough times for CEC.

ER 5
CEC 1

talkofthetown17 · Post by **talkofthetown17** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 1:45 pm

Elk River has struggled at the deck but The last two losses there were against Tyler Johnsons Jacks and Pat Whites Hawks. Its not like they got crushed. Anoka tied the Jacks this year and The elks can take care of teams they are supposed to beat.

6-1 Elks

dave_bulldog · Post by **dave_bulldog** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:21 pm

CEC 3 - ER 1

I saw the Osseo / ER game and CEC plays the kind of "in your face" hockey that Osseo did. They finished their checks, pressured the "whole" sheet, crashed the net and made their shots count...not from the blue line like DE did (after the first 5 shots / 3 goals anyway).

Besides ER hasn't gotten to the final since the move to 7AA - can't handle the rockem/sockem, up north style!!!

I want to see a rematch of the DE / CEC final with the hounds winning...
I would love to see the dogs take it to CEC - revenge is best served hot!!!

EHSHack · Post by **EHSHack** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:29 pm

Sorry, East DOES play first. The announcer said East plays at 12, and since the first game was at 10 last year, I assumed we had the late game. however the reason for 10 last year was the Lady Dogs game that night. Hounds at 12, Jacks and Elk 2. Why doesnt the high seed play later?

BigWorm · Post by **BigWorm** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:40 pm

Im taking Cloquet-3-------Elk River-2. I think Thompson is capable of doing it again and I am also thinking everyone in the DECC besides ER fans will be cheering for Cloquet including East fans, which will be a nice boost of motivation. I also think Esse knows what he's doing, gets the most out of his players, and will play the type of style that takes away seams, bodies after the play, and plays smart and tough. C-E-C needs to stay out of the box though, PK is kind of terrible! Also Cloquet is always notorious for being one of the best teams in the state at blocking shots. I will say Roy gets a goal or two, the kids got mad skills and is playing with heart now. Cloquet's first line will matchup well against ER's IMO. It will come down to what Cloquet's 2nd and 3rd lines will bring to the table.

And as a Cloquet fan I want East to beat Flake, and DE's fans will hopefully stay after and root for their rivals! Everyone wants to see a DE-CEC final the DECC would surely be a sight to see for that one!

EHSFan16 · Post by **EHSFan16** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:51 pm

As much as I think ER will win the game I think the Jacks will make it close. I don't know why Lee would want his score to be wrong however... Why would you want a CEC/ DE matchup. Yeah they have been horrible this year but they get a fire lit under each of their lumberjack butts for a playoff game against East. I wouldn't want to have East piss it away for a third straight year... I would much rather play the Elks in the Final.

dynamicD · Post by **dynamicD** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:51 pm

It's just not gonna happen

ER 5
CEC 1

talkofthetown17 · Post by **talkofthetown17** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:15 pm

BigWorm wrote:Im taking Cloquet-3-------Elk River-2. I think Thompson is capable of doing it again and I am also thinking everyone in the DECC besides ER fans will be cheering for Cloquet including East fans, which will be a nice boost of motivation. I also think Esse knows what he's doing, gets the most out of his players, and will play the type of style that takes away seams, bodies after the play, and plays smart and tough. C-E-C needs to stay out of the box though, PK is kind of terrible! Also Cloquet is always notorious for being one of the best teams in the state at blocking shots. I will say Roy gets a goal or two, the kids got mad skills and is playing with heart now. Cloquet's first line will matchup well against ER's IMO. It will come down to what Cloquet's 2nd and 3rd lines will bring to the table.

And as a Cloquet fan I want East to beat Flake, and DE's fans will hopefully stay after and root for their rivals! Everyone wants to see a DE-CEC final the DECC would surely be a sight to see for that one!

Esse can do what he wants to get his players ready the elks have the legendary Tony Sarsland to get them ready. The elks can play physical even though they are undersized there speed will also be a factor for the jacks

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:54 pm

City of Compton wrote:Is it just me, or has Grand Rapids and Cloquet taken out Elk River ever since they rejoined section 7AA...4 years back? 2? 4...?

To my recollection Elk River hasn't performed very well at the D.E.C.C. come playoff time.

With that being said, times change. People move on. I think the Elks have been given a fresh shot of life, and will do some damage not only on the way to state, but perhaps at state.

But they have a long way to go. This will be a hard fought battle, final score I don't think will be a difference more than a goal or two. In which team's favor? Time will tell... Whoever wants it more, that's what I say.

Welcome to the 'bored'.

But you could have gone out on the limb a bit.

Live a little, make a prediction.

All it costs is a little crow eating if you are wrong.

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Feb 28 (6) Cloquet vs (2) Elk River 2 PM at the DECC

Feb 28 (6) Cloquet vs (2) Elk River 2 PM at the DECC

Goota go with the Elks