mj79 wrote:Get rau frustrated. That's plan A. He was frustrated and a crybaby the entire 3rd period at amsoil arena , 2 times he could have got a gold medal for epic dives and then he got chippy when they were down.
Why did I think of Cindy Crosby after reading this post?
One that Karl stated in a different post: that the East-Edina game featured the "classic" forecheck of a Randolph-coached team. They displayed a championship forecheck last night. If they can forecheck like that tonight, they will win.
The second thing was something Louie said during the EP-Eagan game: that although the talk of the night was the East forecheck, EP has defensemen who really move the puck out of their zone well. The East forecheck could be effectively neutralized. If they can't forecheck, they really can not win, unless Jeanetta comes up huge. Plus, with the experience EP has, it would be a clear upset if East wins.
I don't buy into the whole "Ford is the best goalie in the state" thing. His stats are very marginal, at best.
First game on 45 they said he had a 2.71 GAA and .88 S%. That is horrible. then last night they said, I think 2.40 GAA and .88 S%, so who knows what the real stats are, but they still ain't pretty.
It's no accident this group of EP seniors have won 4 state championships in the last 5 years. This would make 5 out of 6. It is because they are really good and they know how to win the big game. Anything can happen in a one game situation. I look for Rau to have a big game (like he usually does in big games) and EP to win. I think Duluth East has great things to look forward to in the next few years.
karl(east) wrote:Time to pull myself together for one more night. There's no doubt EP is the favorite despite the January game between these two; they've proven why they are #1 in their first two games at this tourney. Both teams know what they have to do, and I don't have anything particularly original to say about this one; penalties and power plays will be crucial, and I'm curious to see the line matchups. Another matchup I'm looking forward to is Kyle Rau vs. Nate Repensky--I suspect the two will get to know each other pretty well by the end of the night.
What a season it has been. May the best team win.
Get rau frustrated. That's plan A. He was frustrated and a crybaby the entire 3rd period at amsoil arena , 2 times he could have got a gold medal for epic dives and then he got chippy when they were down.
Agree about Rau. He's the speediest, most talented player in the state. EP is the favorite because he is good for 1 or 2 goals himself every time out. I'm thrilled that he will be a Gopher. They need a goal scorer badly. But he will have some hard lessons to learn in the WCHA next year. He taps on the ice demanding the puck and wants every penalty possible called when somebody tugs on him. He has skated to bench outwardly showing his frustrations with his own teammates. That won't work next year. Hopefully he grows up.
I loved the fun, the anger and banter on the board this afternoon. I, for one, am headed to the X to see what will be another great Minnesota High School Championship game. Go Hounds! Sad to see the season end.
Lol at u ppl thinking this will be a blowout. EP lost to Edina and nearly lost to hermantown. So you think they are just gonna walk on wast how? Silly ignorant fanboys
wblhcky24 wrote:What does east have for goalies next year since jojo is graduating?
A junior and two sophomores (this year). Most likely will be Jamar (junior) and Parker (sophomore). Their stats were very similar this year with a slight edge to Jamar.
mj79 wrote:Lmao. Frikkin cities announcers. " there's gonna be alot of packed bars in hermantown And Duluth today ". Drinking isn't ALL we do. Sometimes we work when were not hung over
Thanks mj79, you win the Humor Points for the day!!
He separated his shoulder a few weeks ago. Missed a couple of games and then came back during sectionals (taped up). Must have taken a good hit tonight. Sounds like Campion is doing well in his place. He was an occasional fourth line forward that has played D in the past and did well filling in for Hunter in other games.
