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Section 2AA
For some reason I have the feeling Prior Lake is gonna show up at Mariucci on Feb. 27th for the section final, though I'd imagine everyone is anticipating the classic rivalry of Edina vs. Burnsville. How's this section gonna shake out?
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Section 2
The top 4 teams maintain their dominance in this section.
Edina should be #1 with section wins over PL and BV.
#2 through #4 is wide open since Jeff > PL, PL > BV and BV > Jeff (all teams won on home ice) and all 3 have lost to Eagan.
Edina should be #1 with section wins over PL and BV.
#2 through #4 is wide open since Jeff > PL, PL > BV and BV > Jeff (all teams won on home ice) and all 3 have lost to Eagan.
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TheHockeyDJ wrote:Not really, Edina could get upset in the semi's then a team would be glad they were in the 2/3 game.Edgy wrote:have to play them sooner or later anyways so it doesn't really matter when.
Agree - doubt that any of those three coaches will voluntarily take the #4 seed at the seeding meeting under the theory that they will have to play them sooner or later.
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semis and finals
This will be some great hockey on semi and finals for this section. It is close to section 6AA level hockey. It will be some cant miss hockey. Only with they had their semifinals in the same rink so you could catch all four in one day. That would be a great day of hockey.
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That's what makes 7AA so awesome, plus Amsoil Arena and Duluth are a much nicer setting. Kinda shocking 6AA and 2AA have their semifinals in such small rinks too. I would think there would be a 6,000 seat arena all 4 games could be played at in the TC. Now that would be a blast, 11 am Edina v. Jefferson, 1:30 PM BSM v. Minnetonka, 6 PM Burnsville v. Prior Lake 8:30 PM Wayzata v. Eden Prairiegrandmeadowhockeyfan wrote:This will be some great hockey on semi and finals for this section. It is close to section 6AA level hockey. It will be some cant miss hockey. Only with they had their semifinals in the same rink so you could catch all four in one day. That would be a great day of hockey.
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Getting a little ahead of the game here aren't we? Those teams still need to make the semi's...No a guarantee, right EP?TheHockeyDJ wrote:That's what makes 7AA so awesome, plus Amsoil Arena and Duluth are a much nicer setting. Kinda shocking 6AA and 2AA have their semifinals in such small rinks too. I would think there would be a 6,000 seat arena all 4 games could be played at in the TC. Now that would be a blast, 11 am Edina v. Jefferson, 1:30 PM BSM v. Minnetonka, 6 PM Burnsville v. Prior Lake 8:30 PM Wayzata v. Eden Prairiegrandmeadowhockeyfan wrote:This will be some great hockey on semi and finals for this section. It is close to section 6AA level hockey. It will be some cant miss hockey. Only with they had their semifinals in the same rink so you could catch all four in one day. That would be a great day of hockey.
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Re: semis and finals
Wasn't really a prediction, just a suggested look at what would be a fun semi-final day, but honestly, that is likely what it will be.Zamman wrote:Getting a little ahead of the game here aren't we? Those teams still need to make the semi's...No a guarantee, right EP?TheHockeyDJ wrote:That's what makes 7AA so awesome, plus Amsoil Arena and Duluth are a much nicer setting. Kinda shocking 6AA and 2AA have their semifinals in such small rinks too. I would think there would be a 6,000 seat arena all 4 games could be played at in the TC. Now that would be a blast, 11 am Edina v. Jefferson, 1:30 PM BSM v. Minnetonka, 6 PM Burnsville v. Prior Lake 8:30 PM Wayzata v. Eden Prairiegrandmeadowhockeyfan wrote:This will be some great hockey on semi and finals for this section. It is close to section 6AA level hockey. It will be some cant miss hockey. Only with they had their semifinals in the same rink so you could catch all four in one day. That would be a great day of hockey.
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I think that historically #1 & #2 seeds are more likely to get upset in the semis. Maybe the top seeds are looking past the lower rated teams and looking at playing 1/2 in the final.Edgy wrote:have to play them sooner or later anyways so it doesn't really matter when.
Also, it seems like an upset is more likely when the semi is on a regulation rink as opposed to the larger Mariucci sheet.
Having both semis at Mariucci (one session) would be interesting, but gets tricky if the Golden Rats are in town that weekend.
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Really
I have to say that there is nothing wrong with
Either of the arenas. The braemar is a great arena. Small maybe, but
It is great arena. I love the arena. Big is more than adequate for playoff hockey. Someone suggested that the games be played
At target center. Did any of you go to the games at target center when the
Tourney was there. It was terrible place to watch hockey. I would never go
In that arena for hockey again. Terrible atmosphere and terrible sight. Give me braemar or big anyday.
Either of the arenas. The braemar is a great arena. Small maybe, but
It is great arena. I love the arena. Big is more than adequate for playoff hockey. Someone suggested that the games be played
At target center. Did any of you go to the games at target center when the
Tourney was there. It was terrible place to watch hockey. I would never go
In that arena for hockey again. Terrible atmosphere and terrible sight. Give me braemar or big anyday.
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Re: Really
They are nice rinks, for regular season hockey. Though, when you play there all year isn't nice to look forward to playing in a bigger rink for the playoffs? Target Center is too big for section games anyways. Especially when small towns up north need bigger venues it's kinda crazy they can still play in a 2,500 to 3,000 seat arena for sections in the Twin Cities.grandmeadowhockeyfan wrote:I have to say that there is nothing wrong with
Either of the arenas. The braemar is a great arena. Small maybe, but
It is great arena. I love the arena. Big is more than adequate for playoff hockey. Someone suggested that the games be played
At target center. Did any of you go to the games at target center when the
Tourney was there. It was terrible place to watch hockey. I would never go
In that arena for hockey again. Terrible atmosphere and terrible sight. Give me braemar or big anyday.
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Since both buildings have to be cleared between semis, a larger facility that could accommodate two games would be more entertaining. The problem is, there is no real good alternative. Mariucci could be a bit too big for the crowds. Aldrich may be just large enough, but is across town.
The Wolfies Arena should never have another hockey game again. Ever. In fact, rather than the taxpayers ponying up $150 million for renovations, it should be razed and the Wolfies should relocate to the X. Only fair since the Mill City is getting a new football palace to go with the baseball park. But that's a rant for another forum.
If I could go to two semis and see four teams, I'd be much more likely to go.
The Wolfies Arena should never have another hockey game again. Ever. In fact, rather than the taxpayers ponying up $150 million for renovations, it should be razed and the Wolfies should relocate to the X. Only fair since the Mill City is getting a new football palace to go with the baseball park. But that's a rant for another forum.
If I could go to two semis and see four teams, I'd be much more likely to go.
Why not Ridder?East Side Pioneer Guy wrote:Since both buildings have to be cleared between semis, a larger facility that could accommodate two games would be more entertaining. The problem is, there is no real good alternative. Mariucci could be a bit too big for the crowds. Aldrich may be just large enough, but is across town.
The Wolfies Arena should never have another hockey game again. Ever. In fact, rather than the taxpayers ponying up $150 million for renovations, it should be razed and the Wolfies should relocate to the X. Only fair since the Mill City is getting a new football palace to go with the baseball park. But that's a rant for another forum.
If I could go to two semis and see four teams, I'd be much more likely to go.
well according to rink finder.com ridder has a capacity of 3,400 while braemar has a capacity of 3,600 and BIG has 2,500celly93 wrote:Why not Ridder?East Side Pioneer Guy wrote:Since both buildings have to be cleared between semis, a larger facility that could accommodate two games would be more entertaining. The problem is, there is no real good alternative. Mariucci could be a bit too big for the crowds. Aldrich may be just large enough, but is across town.
The Wolfies Arena should never have another hockey game again. Ever. In fact, rather than the taxpayers ponying up $150 million for renovations, it should be razed and the Wolfies should relocate to the X. Only fair since the Mill City is getting a new football palace to go with the baseball park. But that's a rant for another forum.
If I could go to two semis and see four teams, I'd be much more likely to go.
So braemar is definitly capable of housing the semis. someone said it was smaller but it is quite large.. has seating all around.
as to why they have 2 separate venues. my guess is those are the two biggest rinks in the area, really no where else to play besides yes maybe ridder but than what if the gophers are in town and will people/students from farther out like prior lake go all the way to minneapolis for a semi-final game? so that might have led them to Braemar and Big and since jefferson and edina are in the mix most years having home ice advantage would be unfair so they can't just have one they needed two.
Just my guess on the matter
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The seedings are going to beHockeyGuy952 wrote:The whole section is getting better I've seen Kennedy has been playing better usually they are the last seed. Who do you think will be the last seed that loses to Edina? My guess is either Chan or AHA neither team looks great AHA does look a little better though
Edina 1
Burnsville/pL/Jefferson 2,3,4
Will be decided by upcoming conference games head to head
AHA/chan 5,6
Higher will win series and highest finish in conference
Kennedy 7
Putting wins together, but not enough to deserve anything higher
Shakopee 8
I believe they lost to Kennedy earlier in the year and are struggling
The best, period