A rematch of a 2-1 New Prague win, these two 1A rivals face off with the right to represent 1A at the State Tournament. Mankato West has won fourteen straight since the defeat. New Prague has finished strong as well, going 12-2-1 in that span.
Can the gritty, hardworking Trojans knock off the fast, high scoring Scarlets again?
Section 1A Final: #1 New Prague vs. #2 Mankato West
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GopherPuck15
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Well these two teams make for a very interesting matchup. They play completely opposite styles of hockey. NP is going to work hard and play tough, physical, defensive hockey. They also have a very good goaltender. MW plays high flying fast scoring hockey. They have a ton of offensive talent. Both their forwards and D-Men move the puck extremely well and light the lamp often.
That being said, I believe MW is a better all-around team. However, this certainly did not show in the 1st matchup. MW will need to do a better job in round 2. They will need to find ways to play their game and not let NP slow them down to the extent that they did last time. Also, MW will need to avoid dumb penalties and pick up their intensity.
My prediction: MW wins 4-1 with an EN.
That being said, I believe MW is a better all-around team. However, this certainly did not show in the 1st matchup. MW will need to do a better job in round 2. They will need to find ways to play their game and not let NP slow them down to the extent that they did last time. Also, MW will need to avoid dumb penalties and pick up their intensity.
My prediction: MW wins 4-1 with an EN.
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I remember that game! Remember when that simley kid got Smashed at center ice, then tried to skate to the bench. He thought he made it! Except he was on the wrong side of the ice. What a doozie!HappyHockeyFan wrote:If Chris Lonke is still the head coach at New Prague I will predict they win, he took a little better than average Simley team to the State A Championship in 2003..and almost beat a TJ Oshie led Warroad team..good coach.
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GopherPuck15
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Lonke did have a good game plan in the first meeting between these two, clearly. West was outworked and wasn't tough enough to compete. They've got a crazy amount of talent, but it won't mean anything unless they're willing to compete with the level of effort and intensity that New Prague will bring.HappyHockeyFan wrote:If Chris Lonke is still the head coach at New Prague I will predict they win, he took a little better than average Simley team to the State A Championship in 2003..and almost beat a TJ Oshie led Warroad team..good coach.
This game is such a toss up for me..I feel like West could win by a few goals, but also feel that West just may not be suited to match up with a team like New Prague, who can grind their way to victory.
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The game where the Simley player went to the penalty box thinking it was the bench was actually In the semi's vs Roch Lourdes. Josh Duncan crushed him.notTONIGHT wrote:I remember that game! Remember when that simley kid got Smashed at center ice, then tried to skate to the bench. He thought he made it! Except he was on the wrong side of the ice. What a doozie!HappyHockeyFan wrote:If Chris Lonke is still the head coach at New Prague I will predict they win, he took a little better than average Simley team to the State A Championship in 2003..and almost beat a TJ Oshie led Warroad team..good coach.
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I wish someone had video of that! I do remember that being lourdes now! Talk about memorablewooshlager wrote:The game where the Simley player went to the penalty box thinking it was the bench was actually In the semi's vs Roch Lourdes. Josh Duncan crushed him.notTONIGHT wrote:I remember that game! Remember when that simley kid got Smashed at center ice, then tried to skate to the bench. He thought he made it! Except he was on the wrong side of the ice. What a doozie!HappyHockeyFan wrote:If Chris Lonke is still the head coach at New Prague I will predict they win, he took a little better than average Simley team to the State A Championship in 2003..and almost beat a TJ Oshie led Warroad team..good coach.
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urban iceman
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Yeah, and we know who you pull for!!GopherPuck15 wrote:The New Prague homer himself picks the Trojans outright! Who would've guessed?urban iceman wrote:I think it may come down to goaltending and staying out of the box for the Trojan's, the effort will not be a question for either team!
NP 4-3 OT.
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Cootslayer
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Postponed?
Sounds like we might be in for a reschedule.
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Cootslayer
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Update
The game is off.
6PM tomorrow night.
*That's kind of funny, the AHA guy commenting on discipline...
6PM tomorrow night.
*That's kind of funny, the AHA guy commenting on discipline...
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urban iceman
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Re: Update
He know's nothing...Cootslayer wrote:The game is off.
6PM tomorrow night.
*That's kind of funny, the AHA guy commenting on discipline...
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Re: Update
He's probably just mad because his beloved Stars can no longer compete.urban iceman wrote:He know's nothing...Cootslayer wrote:The game is off.
6PM tomorrow night.
*That's kind of funny, the AHA guy commenting on discipline...
Re: Update
Comment on your discipline comment and then we will talk.GopherHockey wrote:He's probably just mad because his beloved Stars can no longer compete.urban iceman wrote:He know's nothing...Cootslayer wrote:The game is off.
6PM tomorrow night.
*That's kind of funny, the AHA guy commenting on discipline...
No he is not mad, he knows how is team is. Besides, my team plays in the big boy tournament, not the JV......
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GopherHockey
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Re: Update
Well actually........ They're not playing in any tournamentZamman wrote:Comment on your discipline comment and then we will talk.GopherHockey wrote:He's probably just mad because his beloved Stars can no longer compete.urban iceman wrote: He know's nothing...
No he is not mad, he knows how is team is. Besides, my team plays in the big boy tournament, not the JV......
