Section 3A (2012-13 Season)

[notTONIGHT]

Marshall 2 Windom 0 after two.

Luverne 11 Worthington 1 after two.

[rollCARDSroll]

Just like the all wise section3Ahockeyscout predicted, Luverne squeaks by Worthington this evening. Its not over yet, but its currently 12-1. Great prediction guy


Roll cards ROLL!!!!

[bardown27]

Marshall 4
Windom 0

Final

[bardown27]

Hutch 3
Litch 2

Final

[notTONIGHT]

Maybe hockey can be discussed today in this thread?

New Ulm and hutch tommorow. Luverne and Marshall also.

I still havent heard much about the pace of the game in Litchfield last night. Interested to hear about the game. Anyone got any insight?

[bardown27]

Hutch Litch game last night was two totally different games.

Hutch dominated the first period and a half, dictated play and had the better amount of ozone time.

2nd half of the game was a different story. Litch dominated the play, put on lots of pressure. Hutch pretty much played NOT to lose at that point.

Hutch will need to play extremely well for all 60 minutes to hang with New Ulm.

The longer hutch hangs in the game with new ulm the more confidence they'll gain.

[notTONIGHT]

Hutch Litch game last night was two totally different games.

Hutch dominated the first period and a half, dictated play and had the better amount of ozone time.

2nd half of the game was a different story. Litch dominated the play, put on lots of pressure. Hutch pretty much played NOT to lose at that point.

Hutch will need to play extremely well for all 60 minutes to hang with New Ulm.

The longer hutch hangs in the game with new ulm the more confidence they'll gain.

Looks like Buss made 32 saves. If he stays hot, New Ulm could have trouble. If Cowger and company bury their chances we could see an upset. Im excited to see how that plays out. First one to four will probably win that game.

[Gretzky9]

Here are my predictions for tomorrow:

Luverne over Marshall 7-1
Hutch over NU 4-3

[notSoFast]

Luverene over Marshall - Marshall will pack it in the D-zone but Cards will overcome

Hutch over New Ulm - My expectation is Hutch jumps out fast and that will pull New Ulm out of their comfort zone

[Section 3A HockeyScout]

Well Section 3A Enthusiasts tomorrow is the funniest day of the year in this humble man’s opinion. Semi-Final Saturday @GAC!!

So far I have been perfect on my predictions. Below I have my picks for Saturday I really think we are going to see two upsets. I like The TIGERS Tomorrow!

Section 3A Playoff Semifinal Game Preview

#4 Seed Marshall Tigers (12-10-1) vs. #1 Luverne Cardinals (22-3-1)

Luverne Cardinals
Team Outlook: The highflying Cardinals come flying in with 22 wins on what many consider the weakest schedule in the state. Luverne is led up front by Skyler Wenninger (31-31-62 pts.), Gunnar Olson (22-35-57 pts.), Logan Norman (18-34-52 pts.), Jonny Solma (16-28-44 pts.) and freshman scoring champion Chaz Smedsrud (23-29-52 pts.). On the Blue line they have two studs in Austin Maxwell (6-34-40 pts.) & Toby Sengvongxay (17-26-43 pts.). In the nets they have a very solid goalie in Kendall Meyer (19-3-1 1.49 GAA .925 SV%). The Cardinals look to be the complete package however; they have had trouble putting all the pieces together (Coaching) as the season has progressed. These guys have to be the most hated team in the section they talk a ton of trash on here plus a #1seed… Big Target on their back!

VS.

Marshall Tigers
Team Outlook: The Tigers are led by their seniors. They will go as far as Quinn Horvath (19-15-34 pts.), Beau Mikel (14-12-26 pts.) & Corey Clark (9-11-20 pts.) can take them. Kids leaving early and injuries have depleted their depth and d unit. The Tigers will lean heavily on their top line and will need some big games from Mason Campion (9-4-1 2.69 GAA .897 SV%) in the nets; he is coming off a big shutout win against Windom looks to be hot. This has been a tough transition year for the Tigers many knew you would see a decline in talent and also a new coaching style as seemed to stunt them. If things go bad early how will the seniors respond this is the last chance for Marshall for a while their program is on a serious decline.


Prediction: Marshall 4 Luverne 2
The Tigers play with a serious chip on their shoulder this game. They had their season ended by the Cardinals last year and it will not happen again this year. I look for Luverne to get shut down by Campion in the nets and Beau & Quinn bury their chances on Meyer. Teams are extremely even and in a rivalry game throw the record out. TIGERNATION takes this one and wins it for their seniors!




#6 Seed Hutchinson Tigers (6-19-0) vs. #2 New Ulm Eagles (13-12-1)

New Ulm Eagles
Team Outlook: Getting the #2 seed is actually a good thing for the Eagles lose the target and continue their quest for 4 straight state appearances. They are led up font by Blake Neumann (27-22-49 pts.), Wyatt Peterson (11-33-44 pts.), Brandon Helget (21-14-35 pts.) & Judd Davis (15-16-31 pts.). They have watching some very young dman grow up on the blue line. They have a tender who has one big games in Brach Kraus (11-10-1 3.14 GAA .893 SV%). The Eagles have good coaching and they know how to bring talent together to make strong playoff runs. They are the Section favorite beware of the Eagles.


VS.

Hutchinson Tigers
Team Outlook: This is the best “Team” in this section. No one wants to play these guys don’t let their record fool you they are very good. They have some top end players up front Tory Adams (8-17-25 pts.), Matthew Cowger (15-11-26 pts.) & Cody Nielson (7-7-14 pts.) lead the way for the Tigers. They have good depth with 3 solid lines when everyone is healthy. They have played a very tough schedule to get them battle tested for a playoff run. Their D-man have been solid. Their Achilles heel is goaltending. It has been down right dreadful at times. They will need the senior to step up and just play 3 average games. If he can just play average the Tigers can win this Section. A very dangerous 6 seed and I look for them to pull the first round upset.

Prediction: Hutch 5 New Ulm 4 OT
This is going to be a battle with two of the top programs in this section going head to head. This should be the Section 3A Finals this is truly the best two teams in 3A. Last year it took OT at GAC to settle the issue this year I see more of the same. However, I really like the way the Tigers are playing. Hutch is starting to put it together at the right time.

Should be a fun night at GAC!!

Déjà vu same teams and matchups as last year on Semifinal Saturday this year though it will be the Saturday of the TIGERS!


See everyone at the rink!

[SEpuck]

From an outside observer that prediction might be the most biased one I have seen off this sight...

Obviously your love for Hutch and your annoyance for Luvernes fans on this site have swayed your opinion 3A

[notTONIGHT]

From an outside observer that prediction might be the most biased one I have seen off this sight...

Obviously your love for Hutch and your annoyance for Luvernes fans on this site have swayed your opinion 3A

Section 3a hockeyscout has become a figurehead for the idiots that roam this thread. He is the ringleader for a group of misfits that frankly, make this forum fun for those of us that frequent it. He is like the senile old Grandpa that says the most preposterous things, but everyone chuckles and awkwardly smiles at each other thinking please shut up. Let him spew his filth and smile and move on. Haha

[notTONIGHT]

Bettman, where you at?

[notSoFast]

Bettman, where you at?

I think he just kicking back waiting for the oppurtunity to Pounce!

My guess is if 3A projects out right Bettmann will add 3 pages to this forum before the Hutch - New Ulm game starts

[notSoFast]

From an outside observer that prediction might be the most biased one I have seen off this sight...

Obviously your love for Hutch and your annoyance for Luvernes fans on this site have swayed your opinion 3A

Section 3a hockeyscout has become a figurehead for the idiots that roam this thread. He is the ringleader for a group of misfits that frankly, make this forum fun for those of us that frequent it. He is like the senile old Grandpa that says the most preposterous things, but everyone chuckles and awkwardly smiles at each other thinking please shut up. Let him spew his filth and smile and move on. Haha

the most preposterous things, -
You can add rollcardsroll to the list of charter member's in the Section 3A group of misfits he is expecting the cards to roll over Marshall by 20+ on the blowout board - This is one thing I am certain will not-Happen-TONIGHT

[roundhead]

Luverne 5, Marshall 1.

New Ulm 4, Hutch 0.

[gingerroll]

Luverne 5, Marshall 1.

New Ulm 4, Hutch 0.

With Buss in net I could see New Ulm scoring a few more. Hutch with 0 is about right, the forwards haven't figured out that you have to hit the actual net to score.

[Section 3A HockeyScout]

From an outside observer that prediction might be the most biased one I have seen off this sight...

Obviously your love for Hutch and your annoyance for Luvernes fans on this site have swayed your opinion 3A

My Love for Hutch ? I just like their team it is going to take a big physical team to slow down a very YOUNG New Ulm. New Ulm only has 4 players who have played on this stage. Hutch has 16 letterwinners who played this game last year!

They met in New Ulm on the Big Sheet (I was there) it was a very very EVEN game New Ulm won 4-3 but it could of gone either way. I really like Hutch's chances based off of watching that game. Also, New Ulm has lost games to teams in the Wright County that play physical (Mound (The Harlem Shake) Westonka, Orono, Waconia, Delano) They struggle in that style of game. They dont get their big sheet to open things up. That is why I picked Hutch.

Marshall dismantled Luverne at Luverne it was 4 to 1 could of easily been 8 to 1 (I was there). Since that game I just was so unimpressed with Luverne and their lack of any systems or coaching. This is the perfect game for Marshall they have basically their last chance in about 10 years to beat Luverne. They are one of Luverne's 3 losses on the year. Campion is better then Meyer in big games. Campion coming off a 30 save shutout Meyer let in a goal on 10 shots last game??? To me this screams a team ready to be beat. Late in the year common opponent Morris Benson they beat Luverne.... Marshall handled them easily twice.

Yes I find people like RollCards very annoying the Luverne crew on here refuses to give anyone any credit and whines if someone points out their weakness. A team that actually plays systems and is coached can beat the run and gun open hockey playing cards.


BETTMAN beers on me after your Tigers take down the Cardinals Yes TONIGHT!

[jeffpv]

I agree with your point about systems, but this isn't STA we're talking about, it's Marshall. Luverne - 5, Marshall 2

I just think it would be embarrassment to no end if a team with, what, 6 wins is the section representative. New Ulm - 3, Hutch - 1

[woodpencil]

As a Luverne fan it is quite humiliating to read some of the posts of our fans. I appreciate your passion, but you do make us Cardinals look very bad.

With that said, frankly I believe Luverne does have an all around better team than Marshall. We have two strong solid lines, and a good third line and very good defenseman. Marshall has injuries, and just does not have the defensive core that dominated for so many years. Campion is good in the nets, but his defenseman are inexperienced. I have friends in Marshall, and the head coaching situation is another negative for Marshall.

Luverne is building excitement for hockey, kids are dedicated, they respect the coaches and they work hard. Yes, it would be nice to bring a good hockey mind to the coaching establishment here, but our coaches do the best they can. I believe they will be the better team on the ice. Marshall does not have enough depth to overcome this team.

Hutch has good players. They can give New Ulm a run. It is a game of momentum, so whichever team has the puck drop their way could win this one. New Ulm is beatable this year, more than ever before.

Luverne 5, Marshall 1

New Ulm 5, Hutch 3

[gingerroll]

Bettman, where you at?

I would love to hear Bettman's return. Probably the only one on here that understands the game and has more knowledge than all of the 3A coaches put togethor.

This board needs some intelligence put back into it.

[Section 3A HockeyScout]

Bettman is looming at about 7 to 7:30 ish after a Big Tiger Upset he will return.

Agree with the Luverne Guy (Woodpencil) if Luverne had some good coaching wow they could really take off. They have talent just have no idea how to play the game. They hit their peak with this group look for them to level off unless the program gets a coach in place the people in the program can actually believe in. Just not going to happen even the people in Luverne's program like woodpencil know that is their weakness. Coaching is so huge in the playoffs.

Cannot wait to for Bettman to put salt in the wounds of the Luverne faithful after tonight's game.

Sticking with my Picks TIGERNATION!!!!

[timcorbin21]

HockeyScout if you were at the first luverne/marshall game you must have noticed that luverne was short handed,was playing very badly, meyer had a lousy game. but you didnt notice that marshall couldnt/cant hit an open net. campion better than meyer in big games? didnt he give up 7 goals against the cards in jan, 7 against new ulm and 5 against st peter. not being very objective are ya?

[SEpuck]

From an outside observer that prediction might be the most biased one I have seen off this sight...

Obviously your love for Hutch and your annoyance for Luvernes fans on this site have swayed your opinion 3A

My Love for Hutch ? I just like their team it is going to take a big physical team to slow down a very YOUNG New Ulm. New Ulm only has 4 players who have played on this stage. Hutch has 16 letterwinners who played this game last year!

They met in New Ulm on the Big Sheet (I was there) it was a very very EVEN game New Ulm won 4-3 but it could of gone either way. I really like Hutch's chances based off of watching that game. Also, New Ulm has lost games to teams in the Wright County that play physical (Mound (The Harlem Shake) Westonka, Orono, Waconia, Delano) They struggle in that style of game. They dont get their big sheet to open things up. That is why I picked Hutch.

Marshall dismantled Luverne at Luverne it was 4 to 1 could of easily been 8 to 1 (I was there). Since that game I just was so unimpressed with Luverne and their lack of any systems or coaching. This is the perfect game for Marshall they have basically their last chance in about 10 years to beat Luverne. They are one of Luverne's 3 losses on the year. Campion is better then Meyer in big games. Campion coming off a 30 save shutout Meyer let in a goal on 10 shots last game??? To me this screams a team ready to be beat. Late in the year common opponent Morris Benson they beat Luverne.... Marshall handled them easily twice.

Yes I find people like RollCards very annoying the Luverne crew on here refuses to give anyone any credit and whines if someone points out their weakness. A team that actually plays systems and is coached can beat the run and gun open hockey playing cards.


BETTMAN beers on me after your Tigers take down the Cardinals Yes TONIGHT!

You are not being objective at all... Last game a goalie gave up 1 goal on 10 shots? That doesnt mean a thing... as a goalie those can be the hardest games you play in as the puck is in the other zone the whole night. Especially if you are up 4-5 goals early. They put up 7 on campion the last time they played. Meyer has wins against far better teams than he does as well. You just dont like luvurne which is fine... just dont dance around it.

As far as the game itself, can marshall win? of course... however their first matchup was what? 3-4 games into the season. Lots can change for both teams since then. Injuries, chemistry, growth. As a young team Luvurne probably had a few early growing pains cause as underclassmen they are prone to make more mistakes. I dont think they will have trouble breaking out or putting pucks on campion.

As far as you disliking Luvurne for their cocky fans. I wouldnt put too much stock into it. They are probably not on the team and if they are I doubt they are top end players. Most guys understand you do your talking on the ice by your play. My senior year the same thing happened, had a great year and the big mouths finally came out cause they have nothing better to do. As players we did not like it because it put unnecessary targets on our back. Its unfortunate that people will do anything just to get under someones skin. Good luck to all teams today.

[jeffpv]

From an outside observer that prediction might be the most biased one I have seen off this sight...

Obviously your love for Hutch and your annoyance for Luvernes fans on this site have swayed your opinion 3A

My Love for Hutch ? I just like their team it is going to take a big physical team to slow down a very YOUNG New Ulm. New Ulm only has 4 players who have played on this stage. Hutch has 16 letterwinners who played this game last year!

They met in New Ulm on the Big Sheet (I was there) it was a very very EVEN game New Ulm won 4-3 but it could of gone either way. I really like Hutch's chances based off of watching that game. Also, New Ulm has lost games to teams in the Wright County that play physical (Mound (The Harlem Shake) Westonka, Orono, Waconia, Delano) They struggle in that style of game. They dont get their big sheet to open things up. That is why I picked Hutch.

Marshall dismantled Luverne at Luverne it was 4 to 1 could of easily been 8 to 1 (I was there). Since that game I just was so unimpressed with Luverne and their lack of any systems or coaching. This is the perfect game for Marshall they have basically their last chance in about 10 years to beat Luverne. They are one of Luverne's 3 losses on the year. Campion is better then Meyer in big games. Campion coming off a 30 save shutout Meyer let in a goal on 10 shots last game??? To me this screams a team ready to be beat. Late in the year common opponent Morris Benson they beat Luverne.... Marshall handled them easily twice.

Yes I find people like RollCards very annoying the Luverne crew on here refuses to give anyone any credit and whines if someone points out their weakness. A team that actually plays systems and is coached can beat the run and gun open hockey playing cards.


BETTMAN beers on me after your Tigers take down the Cardinals Yes TONIGHT!

You are not being objective at all... Last game a goalie gave up 1 goal on 10 shots? That doesnt mean a thing... as a goalie those can be the hardest games you play in as the puck is in the other zone the whole night. Especially if you are up 4-5 goals early. They put up 7 on campion the last time they played. Meyer has wins against far better teams than he does as well. You just dont like luvurne which is fine... just dont dance around it.

Actually, 1 goal in 10 shots is a 90% save percentage, which is very good for a goalie.