State AA Semi 3/13: [3] Blaine vs [2] Eden Prairie

HSH1212 · Post by **HSH1212** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:53 pm

Blaine (25-3-1) takes on Eden Prairie (26-3-0) in the semi finals of the State Class A boys hockey tournament. Who wins?

Date: Friday, March 13
Time: 6:00
Place: Xcel Energy Center

Mr.swampdonky · Post by **Mr.swampdonky** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:55 pm

This might be THE best game. I predict Ep wins with solid goaltending.
Ep3
Blaine2

BodyShots · Post by **BodyShots** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:14 pm

If that was a typical performance by EP against HM, then I will have to pick Blaine in this one. This was my first time seeing EP, and I got to admit, I was expecting a lot more. Were they just nervous being young?

publicschoolpride · Post by **publicschoolpride** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:25 pm

Have to go with EP in this one.

Blaine relies on dumping the puck and creating turnovers with their impressive forecheck as their main source for offensive opportunities. Eden Prarie's defense led by Nick Leddy have proved to be very efficient in handling the puck and making outlet passes.

MrBoDangles · Post by **MrBoDangles** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:31 pm

Blaine 6-2

MNHockey75 · Post by **MNHockey75** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:38 pm

I have no clue who will win this one. I have a feeling Blaine will come though, but I like this Eagles team. Triple OT!!!

Bengals - 2
Eagles - 3

3 OT

h20 · Post by **h20** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:41 pm

Willmar will win,, both coaches are grads from Willmar

HMWDBRY · Post by **HMWDBRY** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:43 pm

Blaine -4
EP-2

Blaine looked very impressive against Rochester.

Mr.swampdonky · Post by **Mr.swampdonky** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:45 pm

HMWDBRY wrote:Blaine -4
EP-2

Blaine looked very impressive against Rochester.

But again that was Rochester

HockeyMN1 · Post by **HockeyMN1** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:50 pm

Mr.swampdonky wrote:
HMWDBRY wrote:Blaine -4
EP-2

Blaine looked very impressive against Rochester.

But again that was Rochester

Everyone looks impressive vs. Rochester. EP had the hardest first round draw and pulled through in the clutch. They certinley didn't play their best and it was a good experience for the young sophomores. I think they will be a little more calm and sharp tomorrow and pull out a 4-2 win.

minnesotaice · Post by **minnesotaice** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 5:54 pm

3-1 Blaine, with Leddy scoring the lone goal for EP

Harper looked good today.

HockeyMN1 · Post by **HockeyMN1** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:05 pm

MrBoDangles wrote:Blaine 6-2

HA, Ford's a BIT better than that

starmvp · Post by **starmvp** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:11 pm

EP- 4
Blaine- 3

BIGSEXY · Post by **BIGSEXY** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:14 am

HockeyMN1 wrote:
MrBoDangles wrote:Blaine 6-2
HA, Ford's a BIT better than that

Is he that much better than Brett Larson?

Bengals 3

Eagles 2

Harper will stone wall Mr. Hockey enough times to pull it out. Should be an awesome game though, can't wait.

tardy4mr.hockey · Post by **tardy4mr.hockey** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:14 am

bengals 5-2 (EN)

MnPride2 · Post by **MnPride2** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:55 am

Blaine 3-0,Frish and the Bug have fun...Harpers on a roll

starmvp · Post by **starmvp** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:49 am

MnPride2 wrote:Blaine 3-0,Frish and the Bug have fun...Harpers on a roll

Shutting out EP would be an accomplishment

FREDFLINTSTONE · Post by **FREDFLINTSTONE** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:12 am

BIGSEXY wrote:
HockeyMN1 wrote:
MrBoDangles wrote:Blaine 6-2
HA, Ford's a BIT better than that
Is he that much better than Brett Larson?

YES

greyhoundsnation27 · Post by **greyhoundsnation27** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:03 pm

The thing I noticed yesterday is how good Eden Prairie was a breaking out of their own zone. However, once they got in the offensive zone, teamwork went out the window and they started depending on one-on-one moves. I can count on one hand the number of times Leddy passed the puck in the offensive zone. They dodged one against Hill, they won't against Blaine.

4-2 Bengals

husky40 · Post by **husky40** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 2:35 pm

BENGALS TAKING IT HOME BABY!!!! Dave has they boys rolling....
ill take Blaine 7-1!!!!!!

minnesotaice · Post by **minnesotaice** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 2:59 pm

This game will probably be the best game of the Tournament.

GO Bengals!!!

FREDFLINTSTONE · Post by **FREDFLINTSTONE** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:15 pm

So lets see, the Bungles beat Rockchester by 5, and the Bungles are going to beat EP by 6. I know what else you can beat.

Nostalgic Nerd · Post by **Nostalgic Nerd** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 4:31 pm

BodyShots wrote:If that was a typical performance by EP against HM, then I will have to pick Blaine in this one. This was my first time seeing EP, and I got to admit, I was expecting a lot more. Were they just nervous being young?

After Hill started coming back, I never got the impression they were in a sense of urgency. Leddy was far too passive about going from D to O.

MnPride2 · Post by **MnPride2** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:24 pm

starmvp wrote:
MnPride2 wrote:Blaine 3-0,Frish and the Bug have fun...Harpers on a roll
Shutting out EP would be an accomplishment

Yes it "will" be...GO BLUE!!!!

viewfromthetop · Post by **viewfromthetop** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:26 pm

Neither team was that impressive yesterday. If HM had made a couple of passes they would have won vs EP. Blaine just coasted in their win. Both teams have some top notch players, just didn't open up yesterday. Looking forward to a more entertaining game tonight but it could be a very defensive battle. HOPE NOT.

Blaine 3-2