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BBB wrote:After seeing the seedings and their draws, I actually wish roseau would have won the section so they could come down to X to get throttled by another bunch of rich, city kids for the third game in row.
But moorhead handled roseau easily and will only lose to Edina by 4 goals, 5-1 is my prediction.
Or at least out whine them. Guarentee of the tourney is Dave complains about playing Edina and says something about seeding all 8 teams.knockneed wrote:one thing that we can all count on and that is moorhead outcoaching the hornets. they might not win but their coaching will give them the edge in the tactical game.
As much as I hate to admit it - I agree with your last assessment of both teams and how the upcoming game will probably go (ouch). All I disputed was that your game numbers didn't add up. The way it sounds, you didn't have the Fargo South score (2-2).O-townClown wrote:Then figure it out Spudnut and adjust accordingly. I'm sure it changes things completely and will make everyone realize that Moorhead really has accomplished a lot this year.
The list I had from followthepuck showed at least one game against a team from North Dakota. If I've missed another it either wasn't on their site or is a transcription error on my part.
I'll let you worry which.
My point is clear, and obviously missed by delusional Moorhead supporters.
I say:
Edina is far more accomplished and should win easily, but could get beat in a single game if they don't play well or run into a hot goaltender.
You say:
Moorhead is playing better and won't get blown out.
My statement is correct. It acknowledges that there is the potential for any outcome. (Pressed, I predict Edina 5-2.)
Your statement doesn't allow for the obvious possibility that Edina steamrolls Moorhead like they did Holy Angels, Blaine, and Jefferson. All of whom had better seasons so far than Moorhead.
I know that these games dont really matter anymore, but Moorhead lost in ot to Jefferson and the edina loss had an empty netter so it wasnt like the whole game was dominated by edina. I feel that marks will have a great game. not a shutout, but a great game.grindiangrad-80 wrote:Based on the way Edina handled Jefferson, I would pick them by 4.
Based on the way the tournament can surprise us,
Spuds 4
Edina 3
Actually. The Spuds have gotten past the first game in their school history. so you cant even compare the bears and spuds in that respectmnmouth wrote:Every time Moorhead heads to State they disappoint their delusional fans. Might as well call them the White Bear Lake of the North. Perhaps they one day will gain entry into the North Dakota tournament. They could win that.
Edina rolls to meet East in a titanic clash.
You missed the part in my first post where I cited their PS2 rating. Fargo is in North Dakota and obviously not included. That explains the missing game from their overall record.SPUDNUT wrote:As much as I hate to admit it - I agree with your last assessment of both teams and how the upcoming game will probably go (ouch). All I disputed was that your game numbers didn't add up. The way it sounds, you didn't have the Fargo South score (2-2).
1980, USSR/USA may, in fact, be a fair comparison...hockeyfan333 wrote:the regular season means nothing its just like when the 1980 mens hockey team lost to the USSR by some crappy score and then what did they do in the playoffs?????? Regular Season means absolutely nothing.
Make sure to bring the raid to the x....
4-3 spuddies OT
I would think Edina wins this game in a very tough fought game. If Moorhead plays a body up game with Edina, they might have a chance. Edina's game is to outskate their opponent. No team has really taken the body to Edina and outplayed them physically. Edina in a close game. Then Edina will have to play a very talented Duluth team. I like East beating Edina in a very close game. I think East has the talent to skate with Edina.218-to-State wrote:I know that these games dont really matter anymore, but Moorhead lost in ot to Jefferson and the edina loss had an empty netter so it wasnt like the whole game was dominated by edina. I feel that marks will have a great game. not a shutout, but a great game.grindiangrad-80 wrote:Based on the way Edina handled Jefferson, I would pick them by 4.
Based on the way the tournament can surprise us,
Spuds 4
Edina 3
MOORHEAD-4 (EN)
edina-2
Not sure if the Taters will (or can) take the body. Haven't been as physical as past teams. Have been relying pretty much on their speed this year. Might turn out to be a horse race & I dunno who is faster.Lakeviewing wrote:I would think Edina wins this game in a very tough fought game. If Moorhead plays a body up game with Edina, they might have a chance. Edina's game is to outskate their opponent. No team has really taken the body to Edina and outplayed them physically. Edina in a close game. Then Edina will have to play a very talented Duluth team. I like East beating Edina in a very close game. I think East has the talent to skate with Edina.218-to-State wrote:I know that these games dont really matter anymore, but Moorhead lost in ot to Jefferson and the edina loss had an empty netter so it wasnt like the whole game was dominated by edina. I feel that marks will have a great game. not a shutout, but a great game.grindiangrad-80 wrote:Based on the way Edina handled Jefferson, I would pick them by 4.
Based on the way the tournament can surprise us,
Spuds 4
Edina 3
MOORHEAD-4 (EN)
edina-2
I'm sure Moorhead is quite fast, but I'm willing to bet that - at their top speed - Edina is faster.SPUDNUT wrote:Not sure if the Taters will (or can) take the body. Haven't been as physical as past teams. Have been relying pretty much on their speed this year. Might turn out to be a horse race & I dunno who is faster.Lakeviewing wrote:I would think Edina wins this game in a very tough fought game. If Moorhead plays a body up game with Edina, they might have a chance. Edina's game is to outskate their opponent. No team has really taken the body to Edina and outplayed them physically. Edina in a close game. Then Edina will have to play a very talented Duluth team. I like East beating Edina in a very close game. I think East has the talent to skate with Edina.218-to-State wrote: I know that these games dont really matter anymore, but Moorhead lost in ot to Jefferson and the edina loss had an empty netter so it wasnt like the whole game was dominated by edina. I feel that marks will have a great game. not a shutout, but a great game.
MOORHEAD-4 (EN)
edina-2
I watched the Edina/Moorhead game at the X during the Schwan Cup and neither team played great. It was actually kind of a boring game, so I'm not going to make a ton of assumptions about it.soaker12 wrote:Without having seen moorhead play, judging by their record I would assume they do not have that *special* player that will score the big goal against an Edina team that has waited for their talented class to become seniors in high school since the squirt level.
Hopefully the goals/assists are accurate. I don't know how it was possible to have more goals than shots on goal... (Altenbernd)218-to-State wrote:http://spudhockey.com/2008-2009Images/G ... s-Gm22.png heres the link to the stats on the Spud Hockey web page
Shots and plus/minus stats were only kept for the 3 Schwan Cup games and 2 or 3 other games,so they're not right.nipeshow18 wrote:Hopefully the goals/assists are accurate. I don't know how it was possible to have more goals than shots on goal... (Altenbernd)218-to-State wrote:http://spudhockey.com/2008-2009Images/G ... s-Gm22.png heres the link to the stats on the Spud Hockey web page
Hockey_High09 wrote:I'm sure Moorhead is quite fast, but I'm willing to bet that - at their top speed - Edina is faster.SPUDNUT wrote:Not sure if the Taters will (or can) take the body. Haven't been as physical as past teams. Have been relying pretty much on their speed this year. Might turn out to be a horse race & I dunno who is faster.Lakeviewing wrote: I would think Edina wins this game in a very tough fought game. If Moorhead plays a body up game with Edina, they might have a chance. Edina's game is to outskate their opponent. No team has really taken the body to Edina and outplayed them physically. Edina in a close game. Then Edina will have to play a very talented Duluth team. I like East beating Edina in a very close game. I think East has the talent to skate with Edina.
They will prove it and they should have no problem doing it.nipeshow18 wrote:I just don't see how Moorhead is a 'fast' team like some of you seem to think. Their top end guys definitely have speed I am not denying that at all, but up and down they are by no means a fast team. Just because you have two of the fastest skaters on the ice most of the time in Johnson and Altenbernd doesn't make you a fast team. Edina IS a faster, better team and will prove it on Thursday.
White Bear fans do this as well (at least the Spud fans have seen a quarter final win)...mhd_hockey wrote:MOORHEAD - 3 OT.
EDINA- 2
This is it boys. This is our year. Yess, we all know Edina is a ranked number one, and it will be a tough defete. But i believe deep down that EVERYONE in the stadium is going to be taken back at the game we bring to the X on thursday. All of you are counting moorhead out right away because Edina has the impression on everyone that no matter who they play, they will slaughter. Not going to happen this time. This will be a close, intense game. And our student section will be BRINGINN THE HEAT. Marks is at his best game, and he's not going to let much go by him. All of you Edina fans, i'd be getting a little nervous. These boys have been working their asses off to get here. And they're sure as hell are not letting it go down the drain like we have in the past. This is it. BRING IT ON EDINA!
