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That's how we roll.starmvp wrote:PuckU126 wrote:We also like your slim chances.puck81 wrote:Hot goalie, scorers scoring and a TON of luck? That pretty much raps it up for any team that wins a title.
A long tough road ahead of them which is the SAME road that EP, Wayzata and Tonka must travel. Nice analysis boys.
You guys are worried. We like that.
Not true. EP and Wayzata already have the scorers in place and EP has the D and goalie everyone else lacks, not to mention the best player in the state up front. If everyone plays simply adequately they should win the section. Luck takes care of itself when you have the talent. Also remember this, these EP seniors have only lost one season ending game in six years. Peewee state title, back to back Bantam state titles, HS state title, a loss in the section finals last year, and now another shot at state in their senior year.puck81 wrote:Hot goalie, scorers scoring and a TON of luck? That pretty much raps it up for any team that wins a title.starmvp wrote:Exactly.....PuckU126 wrote: And a hotdog.
A long tough road ahead of them which is the SAME road that EP, Wayzata and Tonka must travel. Nice analysis boys.
You guys are worried. We like that.
Well said. Basically exactly what I was trying to say. It will be fun to see what the EP boys do in their last season ever together.HockeyMN1 wrote:Not true. EP and Wayzata already have the scorers in place and EP has the D and goalie everyone else lacks, not to mention the best player in the state up front. If everyone plays simply adequately they should win the section. Luck takes care of itself when you have the talent. Also remember this, these EP seniors have only lost one season ending game in six years. Peewee state title, back to back Bantam state titles, HS state title, a loss in the section finals last year, and now another shot at state in their senior year.puck81 wrote:Hot goalie, scorers scoring and a TON of luck? That pretty much raps it up for any team that wins a title.starmvp wrote:Exactly.....
A long tough road ahead of them which is the SAME road that EP, Wayzata and Tonka must travel. Nice analysis boys.
You guys are worried. We like that.
You're correct goaltending wins championships.starmvp wrote:Goaltending wins championships, all it takes is a hot goalie. Throw out the stats they had during the seasonmulefarm wrote:None of the teams have a goalie that can win a game for you. I think goaltending is the reason EP will not win the section.
Does this comment mean that you are reconsidering your earlier prediction (Feb, 14) of an EP section title?PuckU126 wrote:You're correct goaltending wins championships.starmvp wrote:Goaltending wins championships, all it takes is a hot goalie. Throw out the stats they had during the seasonmulefarm wrote:None of the teams have a goalie that can win a game for you. I think goaltending is the reason EP will not win the section.
However,
Season stats do provide what the capabilities of that goalie and team defense has. Although EP's tending is considered one of their "lows" in their defense; Ford still is good enough to make that impact.
I still see a hiccup in the Eagles' near future...
?puck81 wrote:Does this comment mean that you are reconsidering your earlier prediction (Feb, 14) of an EP section title?PuckU126 wrote:You're correct goaltending wins championships.starmvp wrote:Goaltending wins championships, all it takes is a hot goalie. Throw out the stats they had during the season
However,
Season stats do provide what the capabilities of that goalie and team defense has. Although EP's tending is considered one of their "lows" in their defense; Ford still is good enough to make that impact.
I still see a hiccup in the Eagles' near future...
For a section title... no. I still think they'll make it out alive.puck81 wrote:Does this comment mean that you are reconsidering your earlier prediction (Feb, 14) of an EP section title?PuckU126 wrote:You're correct goaltending wins championships.starmvp wrote:Goaltending wins championships, all it takes is a hot goalie. Throw out the stats they had during the season
However,
Season stats do provide what the capabilities of that goalie and team defense has. Although EP's tending is considered one of their "lows" in their defense; Ford still is good enough to make that impact.
I still see a hiccup in the Eagles' near future...
starmvp wrote:?puck81 wrote:Does this comment mean that you are reconsidering your earlier prediction (Feb, 14) of an EP section title?PuckU126 wrote: You're correct goaltending wins championships.
However,
Season stats do provide what the capabilities of that goalie and team defense has. Although EP's tending is considered one of their "lows" in their defense; Ford still is good enough to make that impact.
I still see a hiccup in the Eagles' near future...
That one, star.PuckU126 wrote:Team defense comes up huge in sections and state; I feel that EP has the edge here. They also have the offense and leadership in their arsenal as well. They also haven't fell to a 6AA team yet this year (4-0-2).
The Prairie is my pick.
Benilde also has the "scorers in place". The rap on BSM all year has been their depth on defense and their goaltending but since the Holy Angels game they have been solid in this area of their game. EP does have the experience factor with 13 seniors I believe but the pressure is on them which I think bodes well for the other teams in the section. Benilde also has a revenge factor going from that 1st loss to EP. One game at a time though so first Armstrong, then Wayzta and hopefully a great matchup with EP.starmvp wrote:Well said. Basically exactly what I was trying to say. It will be fun to see what the EP boys do in their last season ever together.HockeyMN1 wrote:Not true. EP and Wayzata already have the scorers in place and EP has the D and goalie everyone else lacks, not to mention the best player in the state up front. If everyone plays simply adequately they should win the section. Luck takes care of itself when you have the talent. Also remember this, these EP seniors have only lost one season ending game in six years. Peewee state title, back to back Bantam state titles, HS state title, a loss in the section finals last year, and now another shot at state in their senior year.puck81 wrote: Hot goalie, scorers scoring and a TON of luck? That pretty much raps it up for any team that wins a title.
A long tough road ahead of them which is the SAME road that EP, Wayzata and Tonka must travel. Nice analysis boys.
You guys are worried. We like that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_KIzbktgJkpuck81 wrote:Benilde also has the "scorers in place". The rap on BSM all year has been their depth on defense and their goaltending but since the Holy Angels game they have been solid in this area of their game. EP does have the experience factor with 13 seniors I believe but the pressure is on them which I think bodes well for the other teams in the section. Benilde also has a revenge factor going from that 1st loss to EP. One game at a time though so first Armstrong, then Wayzta and hopefully a great matchup with EP.starmvp wrote:Well said. Basically exactly what I was trying to say. It will be fun to see what the EP boys do in their last season ever together.HockeyMN1 wrote: Not true. EP and Wayzata already have the scorers in place and EP has the D and goalie everyone else lacks, not to mention the best player in the state up front. If everyone plays simply adequately they should win the section. Luck takes care of itself when you have the talent. Also remember this, these EP seniors have only lost one season ending game in six years. Peewee state title, back to back Bantam state titles, HS state title, a loss in the section finals last year, and now another shot at state in their senior year.
HockeyMN1 wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_KIzbktgJk
Steinhouser's out and the only reason you can say the d has been "good" after AHA is they have played nobody besides SSM after AHA. Plus Benilde has a strong recent history of failure in section semis. No way they beat Wayzata.
(The Video)
PuckU126 wrote:HockeyMN1 wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_KIzbktgJk
Steinhouser's out and the only reason you can say the d has been "good" after AHA is they have played nobody besides SSM after AHA. Plus Benilde has a strong recent history of failure in section semis. No way they beat Wayzata.
My post...? pschstarmvp wrote:PuckU126 wrote:HockeyMN1 wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_KIzbktgJk
Steinhouser's out and the only reason you can say the d has been "good" after AHA is they have played nobody besides SSM after AHA. Plus Benilde has a strong recent history of failure in section semis. No way they beat Wayzata.
We'll see. Wayzata is overated and check out their "history" in the sections. Not good. EP may score a lot but they give up a lot also. They have as many defensive issues as BSM, Tonka or Wayzata and their goalie is no stud. No question they have the experience factor but nothing is a lock this year.HockeyMN1 wrote:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_KIzbktgJkpuck81 wrote:Benilde also has the "scorers in place". The rap on BSM all year has been their depth on defense and their goaltending but since the Holy Angels game they have been solid in this area of their game. EP does have the experience factor with 13 seniors I believe but the pressure is on them which I think bodes well for the other teams in the section. Benilde also has a revenge factor going from that 1st loss to EP. One game at a time though so first Armstrong, then Wayzta and hopefully a great matchup with EP.starmvp wrote:Well said. Basically exactly what I was trying to say. It will be fun to see what the EP boys do in their last season ever together.
Steinhouser's out and the only reason you can say the d has been "good" after AHA is they have played nobody besides SSM after AHA. Plus Benilde has a strong recent history of failure in section semis. No way they beat Wayzata.
