A Quarter: #2 Mahtomedi (23-5) v. Alexandria (21-6-1)

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Who advances to the Class A State Semifinals?

Poll ended at Wed Mar 10, 2010 11:43 am

Alexandria Cardinals
14
30%
Mahtomedi Zephyrs
32
70%
 
Total votes: 46

HShockeywatcher
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A Quarter: #2 Mahtomedi (23-5) v. Alexandria (21-6-1)

Post by HShockeywatcher »

The last time the Alexandria Cardinals made it to state was 1996, where they finished as the Class AA Consolation Champions. The last time Mahtomedi made it to state was last year in which both St Cloud Cathedral and Hutchinson beat them sending them home without a win.

Both teams have played a very good season; the only Class A school Mathomedi has played they haven't beaten is the #1 seeded Breck and Alexandria went 14-1 in their last 15 games of the season/sections with their only loss an away 3-4 loss to Moorhead.

Good luck to both teams
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Re: #2 Mahtomedi (23-5) v. Alexandria (21-6-1) 3-10-10 11am

Post by wbmd »

HShockeywatcher wrote:The last time Mahtomedi made it to state was last year in which both St Cloud Cathedral and Hutchinson beat them sending them home without a win.
Don't forget that Ben Marshall got hurt in the quarterfinals and missed the rest of the game along with the consolation loss.
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Post by ACTUALFORMERPLAYER »

Alexandria is definately a dark horse. Starting goalie, Eric Murphy has only three losses and they are all to AA teams. Leading scorer is Thomas Williams has 32 goals on the season. I'm going with underdog, 4-2.
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Post by starmvp »

Mahtomedi 5-1
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Re: #2 Mahtomedi (23-5) v. Alexandria (21-6-1) 3-10-10 11am

Post by breakout »

wbmd wrote:
HShockeywatcher wrote:The last time Mahtomedi made it to state was last year in which both St Cloud Cathedral and Hutchinson beat them sending them home without a win.
Don't forget that Ben Marshall got hurt in the quarterfinals and missed the rest of the game along with the consolation loss.

Did he play against STA?
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Post by defense »

Alexandria will be the underdog...whick is very OK. Alexandria is doing what most coaches would like their teams to do: Finish strong.....
I'll take Alexandria..something like 5-3...possibly an empty netter....
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Post by sachishi4 »

Glad to see another CSC team in state. Good luck Mahtomedi, Youre gonna need it if you make the later rounds
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Re: #2 Mahtomedi (23-5) v. Alexandria (21-6-1) 3-10-10 11am

Post by wbmd »

breakout wrote:
wbmd wrote:
HShockeywatcher wrote:The last time Mahtomedi made it to state was last year in which both St Cloud Cathedral and Hutchinson beat them sending them home without a win.
Don't forget that Ben Marshall got hurt in the quarterfinals and missed the rest of the game along with the consolation loss.

Did he play against STA?
Yes Marshall played against STA. It was in last years State Tournament that he got hurt.
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Post by scarlethockey33 »

Marshallmedi by 2

4-2 in fact
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Post by MrHockey35 »

Mahtomedi just beat arguably the best team in state, and there goalie will bring his game to state. pretty sure they wont drop this one...

Zephyrs by 3
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Post by gophers101 »

If Hermantown got upset Alex was my pick to be the 4 seed. Their a very good team and if Mathomedi doesn't come to play they will lose. I'm still going with the Zephyrs. 4-2
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Post by hockeyfan893 »

Mahtomedi Marshalls by 3
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Post by headinjury »

hockeyfan893 wrote:Mahtomedi Marshalls by 3
gAre we a little jealous? The entire team is playing well. 1,2and3 lines are producing goals not like the begining of the year so go ahead and call it what you want,just come and play hockey against us!
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Post by Gov78 »

MrHockey35 wrote:Mahtomedi just beat arguably the best team in state, and there goalie will bring his game to state. pretty sure they wont drop this one...

Zephyrs by 3
Huh? I thought they beat STA a team Tonka beat twice?[/b]
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Post by scarface »

Haven't seen Mahtomedi play but Alex has been improving all year. If they play 3 periods of hockey, I think this could be a close game. Looking at Mahtomedi's schedule, their only losses are to highly ranked A or AA teams so the Cards need to be totally on their game in all facets.

Looking forward to the game!
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Post by Ken Dryden »

Gov78 wrote:
MrHockey35 wrote:Mahtomedi just beat arguably the best team in state, and there goalie will bring his game to state. pretty sure they wont drop this one...

Zephyrs by 3
Huh? I thought they beat STA a team Tonka beat twice?[/b]
Hmmmnn...I think he was referring to best 'A' Team in the state - there is quite the difference most years!

I don't know much about the Zephyrs...but if Alex minimizes their mistakes and gets some solid tending they will have a chance...they will score some goals just hope they can keep them out of their net. Its one game with everyone jacked up - who knows?

I'll take Alex scoring 2 in the third to win 5-4...thats what I hope anyway.
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Post by hockeyfan893 »

[quote="headinjury"][quote="hockeyfan893"]Mahtomedi Marshalls by 3[/quote]
gAre we a little jealous? The entire team is playing well. 1,2and3 lines are producing goals not like the begining of the year so go ahead and call it what you want,just come and play hockey against us![/quote]

Not jealous, in fact I'm ecstatic that you beat STA, I hope you represent CSC well in state!

Just a friendly quip :wink:
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Post by wbhockey02 »

hockeyfan893 wrote:Mahtomedi Marshalls by 3
Actually to be exact the "The Marshallmedi Zurnes" :wink:
I'll go with the zephs in this one.
5-3
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Zephs!

Post by njmarshall20 »

Mahtomedi will come ready to win some games in this year's touney, unlike last year. Hope Wohlers continues to play strong. That first session on Wednesday afternoon will be very exciting!! I say the Zephs get by Alex by a goal...
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Post by loudeshockey#9 »

Mahtomedi should be able to skate all over Alexandria. By no means is Alexandria a bad team but the Zephs okay a high paced game that they will not be able to keep up with at all.
I will take the Zephs 6 to 2
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Post by bloody bar down »

ALex is quicker than you might think.. I will take the Zephers, but not without a fight from Alex.. I'll say 4-3
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Post by snakedude11 »

Well I have watched almost every single Alex game all year long, the thing they need to do to have a chance to win is they need to get a lead early, because they do not play well from behind, also them staying out of the penalty box is huge, they cannot afford to give stupid penalties to the Zeph's. As much of an alex fan as I am I still think that the Zephs will take this one 4-2 ENG. Alex will play tough, but Mathomedi did just beat STA which says something......
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Post by scarface »

bloody bar down wrote:ALex is quicker than you might think.. I will take the Zephers, but not without a fight from Alex.. I'll say 4-3
Well, Alexandria's team surely wasn't built on size....they have some speed and some serious danglers on their top line. They have been getting production out of their second line especially from Gronholz, #8. They should be able to skate with the Zephs 5 on 5.

I'd like to see them play a little firmer on the blue line in the O zone than they typically do. They will need to be on top of every aspect of their game to take this one. I'll take the Cards 3 - 2.
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Post by maht234 »

MAhtomedi is a team no one gives a chance and come wednesday they will show the state what they are made of... marshall isnt the only thing they have dont forget brad, zurn, and adams.. MAhtomedi=state champs
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Post by Lucia4President »

Mahtomedi 5
Alexandria 3
HOUNDS
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