Dec. 8th- MG at Blaine

LetsPlayHockey22 · Post by **LetsPlayHockey22** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:11 am

Who wins this one? I see Maple Grove being the better team and much deeper than the very young Blaine team, not sure Blaine will be able to keep up. But for the sake of keeping things interesting I'll say a 3-3 tie, Malvin keeps Blaine in it.

blueliner5 · Post by **blueliner5** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:19 am

Maple Grove by 2-3 goals. Top line of Maple Grove out matches Blaines #1 line. Crimson is lead by the better of the D (Gross) than Blaines #1 D (Brodzinski). I give goaltending to Blaine. Blaine is deep, but not like Maple Grove. Anything can happen

MavHockey14 · Post by **MavHockey14** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:24 pm

Maple Grove: 5
Blaine: 2

Hscout000 · Post by **Hscout000** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 1:59 pm

I think Blaine led by a very good sophomore class keeps the game close but I think
MG 4
Blaine 3

eastsideguy · Post by **eastsideguy** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:12 pm

5-1 Maple Grove

MrBoDangles · Post by **MrBoDangles** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 2:53 pm

3-2 Blaine

ManBearPig · Post by **ManBearPig** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 3:23 pm

Maple Grove has essentially two first lines that are superior to Blaine's top line....and not to mention Maple Grove has a D who is fourth in the state in points with six goals. The only clear advantage I see to Blaine is Malvin. Malvin will have to have another section like performance to keep this one close.

MG 4
Blaine 1

Shovel Shot · Post by **Shovel Shot** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 5:43 pm

Well I whish that I had more confidence in MG beating the Bengals tonight but I don't.

The three things I'm sure we can all agree on is that our goaltender needs to minimize the rebounds, the "D" has to clears away all the trash in front and they have to stay out of the box. Otherwise will be in for a long night.

Im sure it will be a fight till the end but I still believe that the Crimson will find away to come away with "W"…

MG 4 - Bengals 3

Maple Grove Crimson#1 · Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:31 pm

when these two teams play anything can happen.
Im shocked that this game isnt on Foxsportsnorth.com and they have Roseville vs. Hastings? really?

pebbles · Post by **pebbles** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:52 pm

Maple Grove Crimson#1 wrote:when these two teams play anything can happen.
Im shocked that this game isnt on Foxsportsnorth.com and they have Roseville vs. Hastings? really?

It's on mnsportsnetwork.com

Maple Grove Crimson#1 · Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:55 pm

pebbles wrote:
Maple Grove Crimson#1 wrote:when these two teams play anything can happen.
Im shocked that this game isnt on Foxsportsnorth.com and they have Roseville vs. Hastings? really?
It's on mnsportsnetwork.com

ya would be nice if it was streaming video but at least its audio.

Maple Grove Crimson#1 · Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:03 pm

4-2 MG after 2

shots: MG 33- Blaine-16

Hscout000 · Post by **Hscout000** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:00 pm

Definetly saw this tonight.
Gross>Brodzinski

Brodzinski does not even belong in the same category as Gross. Gross is hands down the best defensemen in the state. Disapointed that the Gophers dropped the ball and picked Brodzinski out of these two.

The Exiled One · Post by **The Exiled One** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 10:39 pm

Hscout000 wrote:Definetly saw this tonight.
Gross>Brodzinski

Brodzinski does not even belong in the same category as Gross. Gross is hands down the best defensemen in the state. Disapointed that the Gophers dropped the ball and picked Brodzinski out of these two.

It kills me to know how close SCSU was to landing Gross. Now he'll be lucky to play two games in Minnesota throughout his college career.

LetsPlayHockey22 · Post by **LetsPlayHockey22** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:08 pm

Maple Grove moves the puck around VERY well on the PP. Gross is very smooth, Brodzinski had an off game aside from scoring a goal. Steman was IMO best player on the ice tonight, he's a competitor.

blueliner5 · Post by **blueliner5** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:16 pm

The Exiled One wrote:
Hscout000 wrote:Definetly saw this tonight.
Gross>Brodzinski

Brodzinski does not even belong in the same category as Gross. Gross is hands down the best defensemen in the state. Disapointed that the Gophers dropped the ball and picked Brodzinski out of these two.
It kills me to know how close SCSU was to landing Gross. Now he'll be lucky to play two games in Minnesota throughout his college career.

Your not the only one realizing this. Gross is definitely D1 calibur. Brodzinski is a good player, but not good enough for the Maroon and Gold.
Letsplayhockey....Is that Brodzinski's excuse tonight having an off night? Overrated and yes I know he is a Gopher recruit

headsup · Post by **headsup** » Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:55 pm

All the myths are coming to fruition on #20 (height, weight, strength, hands, attitude, vision, speed).

Gross has the upper hand in all areas.

Nothing new if you've been watching these two for years. Off night my...

Lucia got to see first hand tonight.

Gopher Blog · Post by **Gopher Blog** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:05 am

Let them grow/mature and then judge. Right now, you are judging 16 year olds that are anything but finished products.

Gopher Blog · Post by **Gopher Blog** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:08 am

The Exiled One wrote:It kills me to know how close SCSU was to landing Gross. Now he'll be lucky to play two games in Minnesota throughout his college career.

I think we both know it wasn't as close as you are making it sound.

headsup · Post by **headsup** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:09 am

exactly... making D1 offers is coming from someone making some type of "judgement on 16 year olds".... right?

Gopher Blog · Post by **Gopher Blog** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:16 am

headsup wrote:exactly... making D1 offers is coming from someone making some type of "judgement on 16 year olds".... right?

I have a little more faith in the likes of Lucia, Guentzel, Hakstol, USA Hockey, and others of that ilk to project players years from now than the general message board crowd. Sorry.

headsup · Post by **headsup** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:51 am

No need to appologize.

Never claimed to be an expert, but also don't need to be in obvious situations.

Sometimes there's oversight - and your "names" have proven so on an annual basis. That's just D1 scouting - hit or miss.

I'm just "betting" this will be one of them.

Gopher Blog · Post by **Gopher Blog** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:59 am

headsup wrote:No need to appologize.

Never claimed to be an expert, but also don't need to be in obvious situations.

Sometimes there's oversight - and your "names" have proven so on an annual basis. That's just D1 scouting - hit or miss.

I'm just "betting" this will be one of them.

No doubt no coach hits for a perfect batting average. I do tend to like the odds for success when there is a pretty good consensus among some of the very best college programs though.

ManBearPig · Post by **ManBearPig** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 1:32 am

The first goals for both Maple Grove and Blaine were from absolutely ridiculous angles.

passthepuck38 · Post by **passthepuck38** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:20 am

Hscout000 wrote:Definetly saw this tonight.
Gross>Brodzinski

Brodzinski does not even belong in the same category as Gross. Gross is hands down the best defensemen in the state. Disapointed that the Gophers dropped the ball and picked Brodzinski out of these two.

Gross=Better offensively
Brodzinski=Better defensively
pick what you want...

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