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The comparison of first and second games against Eastview is a bit unfair, since the Lightning's Driscoll has been on fire last couple of weeks (including a 64 save 4-2 victory against Eagan). Haven't seen Blaze play since Schwan's, so can't otherwise comment on static state.BlueLineSpecial wrote:If Burnsville wants to be taken seriously as a contender to get to state, they need to improve week to week. I don't see them improving. They lose a narrow game to HM then get blown out in the rematch.
If I recall they easily beat Eastview early in the season and just slipped by them in the rematch. Not saying that sort of thing doesn't just happen organically. But I think its a sign that this team isn't getting better from late November. Not saying they are getting worse, but rather that they seem to be static.
I expect Eagan to win this game 5-2
hellbent on keeping the Wildcats from an undefeated conference record, and they pulled off the upset. I'm fully expecting the Blaze to show up with a similar intensity level tomorrow night.I think the loss of Boesser several weeks ago is hurting more than people thought it would. He was a top line producer (even though he was sophomore) and without him teams can concentrate on shutting down Sheehy and Borchardt. The Blaze will have to figure out some ways to add to their depth or their chances of making a run in playoffs is not likely.almostashappy wrote:The comparison of first and second games against Eastview is a bit unfair, since the Lightning's Driscoll has been on fire last couple of weeks (including a 64 save 4-2 victory against Eagan). Haven't seen Blaze play since Schwan's, so can't otherwise comment on static state.BlueLineSpecial wrote:If Burnsville wants to be taken seriously as a contender to get to state, they need to improve week to week. I don't see them improving. They lose a narrow game to HM then get blown out in the rematch.
If I recall they easily beat Eastview early in the season and just slipped by them in the rematch. Not saying that sort of thing doesn't just happen organically. But I think its a sign that this team isn't getting better from late November. Not saying they are getting worse, but rather that they seem to be static.
I expect Eagan to win this game 5-2
That said, how they've played in recent past won't mean a thing. Last year, the Wildcats had already clinched the conference title by the time that the Blaze traveled to Eagan. Burnsville was
I've seen them play 3 times now this year (albiet two against HM) and each time I've been less impressed than the last. I'll put your worries to rest, Eagan wins easilyalmostashappy wrote:The comparison of first and second games against Eastview is a bit unfair, since the Lightning's Driscoll has been on fire last couple of weeks (including a 64 save 4-2 victory against Eagan). Haven't seen Blaze play since Schwan's, so can't otherwise comment on static state.BlueLineSpecial wrote:If Burnsville wants to be taken seriously as a contender to get to state, they need to improve week to week. I don't see them improving. They lose a narrow game to HM then get blown out in the rematch.
If I recall they easily beat Eastview early in the season and just slipped by them in the rematch. Not saying that sort of thing doesn't just happen organically. But I think its a sign that this team isn't getting better from late November. Not saying they are getting worse, but rather that they seem to be static.
I expect Eagan to win this game 5-2
That said, how they've played in recent past won't mean a thing. Last year, the Wildcats had already clinched the conference title by the time that the Blaze traveled to Eagan. Burnsville was
Well, it certainly wasn't a cake walk, but it was a very satisfying 7-3 win for the Wildcats. Incrementally raised their season goals/game average to 5.70, and swept the Blaze in conference play for the first time in Coach Taylor's ten year career at Eagan.hondo98 wrote:If Eagan hits everything in sight, it's another cake walk for them. Bville will have will to tighten its chin straps to show they belong on the same sheet of ice. If they play selfish hockey again it will be over early.
At this point, Prior Lake has a better shot at doing that than Jefferson.almostashappy wrote:Well, it certainly wasn't a cake walk, but it was a very satisfying 7-3 win for the Wildcats. Incrementally raised their season goals/game average to 5.70, and swept the Blaze in conference play for the first time in Coach Taylor's ten year career at Eagan.hondo98 wrote:If Eagan hits everything in sight, it's another cake walk for them. Bville will have will to tighten its chin straps to show they belong on the same sheet of ice. If they play selfish hockey again it will be over early.
Burnsville's chin straps were tight, but the space on their bench was tighter. Seemed like Sheely's line never came off the ice. It's telling that Boeser is still third on the Blaze's points leader board, even though he's missed the last 3 weeks with an injury. Their coach really leaned on his top line, and with Eagan's physical play they were worn down and gassed by the third.
Contrast that with Eagan, which pretty much rolled three lines all night long. Got the first 5 goals from the second and third lines, and #3 and #4 d-men. They now have 12 skaters with ten or more points. A future opponent's game plan that is focused primarily on locking out Glienke and Willox runs a serious risk of short-sightedness.
I was hoping that Burnsville would be the team to give Edina a run for their money in 2AA. After last night, looks like I'm going to have to pin those hopes on Jefferson instead.
Yeah, well Eagan also needed overtime to beat LN the first time around, so...nahc wrote:Interesting comment considering Jefferson had to go to OT to beat Lakeville North 2-1...