Two teams that are doing a little better than what most people thought.
Unless you are a Blaine fan, the thought is Benilde takes it; other thoughts...
Blaine at Benilde
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Re: Blaine at Benilde
Maybe the "Most People" that you speak of really have no idea how good any team is on this board. To me it was very easy to predict these two teams would be Top 5 from the start to the end. Blaine comes out on top from this game.elliott70 wrote:Two teams that are doing a little better than what most people thought.
Unless you are a Blaine fan, the thought is Benilde takes it; other thoughts...
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Re: Blaine at Benilde
To me it was very easy to predict these two teams would be Top 5 from the start to the end.
So far they're top 5 from the start. The end is still not here so I would wait on that, they have quite a few games left.
2-0 Blaine after 1. Shots 12-8 for Bsm
51 seconds of Pp for Blaine at the start of the 2nd.
Pretty sloppy start to the game, nobody was hitting passes, lots of whiffs on shots and passing.
Tufte got the first goal, Benilde had nobody in front of the net and too many behind the goal line trying to dig the puck out of the corner. Came loose to Tufte who walked out front, shot to near post, and banged home rebound.
Benilde got some good zone time after that and two PP's. They took control of play, but a Huge Gerads save kept the Bengals ahead.
2nd goal I think was #26 Fussy, just came down the wing, whiffed on a shot and it rolled up Bischel's stick. Pretty weak goal.
Tufte settled down after the 2nd penalty. First one was just a bad, blatant slash after holding Heimbold for a few seconds.
I missed the 2nd penalty cause the door to the rink flew open, but I saw the aftermath and it looked like they were thinking about 5.
Great player, but has to keep emotions in check. Benilde is trying to get in his head. Moore for Benilde who is like 5'9" knocked him over and after the whistle seemed to be giving Tufte the business about it.
51 seconds of Pp for Blaine at the start of the 2nd.
Pretty sloppy start to the game, nobody was hitting passes, lots of whiffs on shots and passing.
Tufte got the first goal, Benilde had nobody in front of the net and too many behind the goal line trying to dig the puck out of the corner. Came loose to Tufte who walked out front, shot to near post, and banged home rebound.
Benilde got some good zone time after that and two PP's. They took control of play, but a Huge Gerads save kept the Bengals ahead.
2nd goal I think was #26 Fussy, just came down the wing, whiffed on a shot and it rolled up Bischel's stick. Pretty weak goal.
Tufte settled down after the 2nd penalty. First one was just a bad, blatant slash after holding Heimbold for a few seconds.
I missed the 2nd penalty cause the door to the rink flew open, but I saw the aftermath and it looked like they were thinking about 5.
Great player, but has to keep emotions in check. Benilde is trying to get in his head. Moore for Benilde who is like 5'9" knocked him over and after the whistle seemed to be giving Tufte the business about it.
Blaine up 3-2 after 2 periods. Shots 32-13 for Benilde.
The play has been all BSM. Gerads has kept Blaine in this game.
Penn has a shorty about a min in to the 2nd to put Blaine up 3-0. He chipped it over the Benilde D, won the race, cut in, went backhand on the goalie for a goal. Very pretty.
On the same penalty right after Meyer scored from the top of the Umbrella to make it 3-1.
Risteau scored after a bad Blaine pass went right to his stick, poked it by the other D, and ripped a shot from the left side of the slot for a goal.
Blaine is not very deep. They are struggling with clearing the zone and maintaining any pressure. If they do get the puck, most the his don't know what to do with it.
Overall, the 2nd was a pretty bland period to me. Not a lot of flow with all the offsides and icings from Blaine.
The play has been all BSM. Gerads has kept Blaine in this game.
Penn has a shorty about a min in to the 2nd to put Blaine up 3-0. He chipped it over the Benilde D, won the race, cut in, went backhand on the goalie for a goal. Very pretty.
On the same penalty right after Meyer scored from the top of the Umbrella to make it 3-1.
Risteau scored after a bad Blaine pass went right to his stick, poked it by the other D, and ripped a shot from the left side of the slot for a goal.
Blaine is not very deep. They are struggling with clearing the zone and maintaining any pressure. If they do get the puck, most the his don't know what to do with it.
Overall, the 2nd was a pretty bland period to me. Not a lot of flow with all the offsides and icings from Blaine.
Benilde wins 4-3 I missed the finals shots, but Blaine probably evened them out a bit.
Calengor tied it for Benilde right at the start of the period. It was 4 on 4 and Noterman had the chance to clear the puck and didn't. Benilde capitalized with a shot that Gerads couldn't control and after the puck bounced around a bit, they finally put it in.
After the score was tied at 3, Benilde took their foot of the gas and Blaine had some good pressure. The only zone time Benilde had during that stretch ended up a goal as Austin scored on a shot from the point with the help of a good screen.
Blaine put on a lot of pressure after that, they had a 5 on 3 for about 1:45 but missed the net or put it into a lot of Benilde players. I believe it was Gerhardi who had a huge block on Tufte where Bischel was out of position. Probably would have done in if he didn't block it. Blaine just couldn't get that last goal
Each team had a goal waved off in the last 2 min. I couldn't see benilde' but the Blaine one was a good call to wave off.
Once Benilde scored the first goal it just felt like they were gonna win to me. And even when Blaine had all the pressure at the end, it didn't seem like they were gonna score.
Noterman has to shoot more, the 5 on 3 powerplay was easy to defend cause everyone knew Tufte was getting the puck. Noterman had a few open lanes to shoot.
The ending was a lot of fun to watch, fun game
Calengor tied it for Benilde right at the start of the period. It was 4 on 4 and Noterman had the chance to clear the puck and didn't. Benilde capitalized with a shot that Gerads couldn't control and after the puck bounced around a bit, they finally put it in.
After the score was tied at 3, Benilde took their foot of the gas and Blaine had some good pressure. The only zone time Benilde had during that stretch ended up a goal as Austin scored on a shot from the point with the help of a good screen.
Blaine put on a lot of pressure after that, they had a 5 on 3 for about 1:45 but missed the net or put it into a lot of Benilde players. I believe it was Gerhardi who had a huge block on Tufte where Bischel was out of position. Probably would have done in if he didn't block it. Blaine just couldn't get that last goal
Each team had a goal waved off in the last 2 min. I couldn't see benilde' but the Blaine one was a good call to wave off.
Once Benilde scored the first goal it just felt like they were gonna win to me. And even when Blaine had all the pressure at the end, it didn't seem like they were gonna score.
Noterman has to shoot more, the 5 on 3 powerplay was easy to defend cause everyone knew Tufte was getting the puck. Noterman had a few open lanes to shoot.
The ending was a lot of fun to watch, fun game
Overall it was fun game to watch.
I was a bit disappointed by the Benilde student section that was taunting the Blaine section about wealth difference by acting like they were holding stacks of bills and telling them they had more money, pretending their money made them better.
Not a very big deal but not a classy move by any means, parents should teach their kids not to do that kinda stuff...
I was a bit disappointed by the Benilde student section that was taunting the Blaine section about wealth difference by acting like they were holding stacks of bills and telling them they had more money, pretending their money made them better.
Not a very big deal but not a classy move by any means, parents should teach their kids not to do that kinda stuff...
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Well, I'm 2-for-2 on fun games at in St. Louis Park in the past few days. Great game tonight. Green4 has summarized it well. Even when Blaine was up 3-0, it never really felt safe with the amount of pressure BSM was putting on.
The Blaine 5-on-3 near the end was a bit ridiculous to watch; it was clear the only strategy was to just feed it to Tufte in the circle again and again and again. He'd then wind up and unload monster one-timers or slapshots, yet they all either missed the net or hit BSM players, some of whom probably earned some nice welts in this one. Blaine's depth is obviously an issue, especially on D, though I thought the second line did a decent job of hanging in there and making some stuff happen, even if they aren't going to score much.
The goal BSM had waved off near the end was a quick whistle; it probably should have counted. BSM also took 3 too many men penalties, which I'm not sure I've seen out of a team in one game before. Ken Pauly was not pleased.
The Red Knights just keep rolling along their great depth and movement. They've got knack for winning these close ones, which definitely counts for something. I'm curious to see how they progress, and how they match up against a somewhat deeper team like Wayzata or Edina.
The Blaine 5-on-3 near the end was a bit ridiculous to watch; it was clear the only strategy was to just feed it to Tufte in the circle again and again and again. He'd then wind up and unload monster one-timers or slapshots, yet they all either missed the net or hit BSM players, some of whom probably earned some nice welts in this one. Blaine's depth is obviously an issue, especially on D, though I thought the second line did a decent job of hanging in there and making some stuff happen, even if they aren't going to score much.
The goal BSM had waved off near the end was a quick whistle; it probably should have counted. BSM also took 3 too many men penalties, which I'm not sure I've seen out of a team in one game before. Ken Pauly was not pleased.
The Red Knights just keep rolling along their great depth and movement. They've got knack for winning these close ones, which definitely counts for something. I'm curious to see how they progress, and how they match up against a somewhat deeper team like Wayzata or Edina.
I noticed one more thing that I wanted to share. After looking at the game roster, this is basically the last shot Blaine has at winning a title for awhile. They have 15 seniors on the roster, 15! 15 kids are graduating including both varsity goalies, though one is hurt so a JV guy suits up. They have 4 juniors and one sophomore, but of those 5, I think I only saw 3 of them out on the ice. And its not like this team is deep enough to keep a talented younger player on JV.
With the talent that is supposedly coming through Centennial in the next couple of years, I think this is the time for Blaine to step up.
With the talent that is supposedly coming through Centennial in the next couple of years, I think this is the time for Blaine to step up.
random thoughts below:
O really thought Blaine would win it, after seeing them beat Edina at Braemar. Tonite, Bengals found a way to get a big lead on away ice against No. 1 . But couldn't protect it , which is a must at this level of ranking . And I'm not laying it all on goaltending, he did his part.
O RK deserves huge credit for comeback . Two big wins against top 3 teams. Mostly, same team as last year with another year of skill and maturity . Kids like Gleekel , Mayer and Austin, just to name a few playing with way more confidence and results. How far can/will this team go?
O green4 correct, Bengals last shot is this year, because all Centennial for a few years after that
O Karl correct about Blaine PP overly reliant on Tufte in the far circle to the point of ridiculous , while top finesse scorer Noterman standing open in the near low slot. Most Tufte shots either missed cage or deflected by D. But let's credit the RK PK
0. ZooChu, you must have missed the nasty signs the Kids in the Blaine student section were holding up. Plenty on both sides
O I thought it was one of the worst ref games I'd seen in a while. Inconsistent calls , missed calls, poor whistling at the net
O RKs got to clean up there TMMOI problem, could have cost them the game
O game is another example of parity in this year's top competition . Another 1 goal game in a long string of 1 goal games between top 10 teams. Great for fans
O Interesting that BSM and SW are last undefeated teams standing, but few superstar names or D 1 commits so far .
O really thought Blaine would win it, after seeing them beat Edina at Braemar. Tonite, Bengals found a way to get a big lead on away ice against No. 1 . But couldn't protect it , which is a must at this level of ranking . And I'm not laying it all on goaltending, he did his part.
O RK deserves huge credit for comeback . Two big wins against top 3 teams. Mostly, same team as last year with another year of skill and maturity . Kids like Gleekel , Mayer and Austin, just to name a few playing with way more confidence and results. How far can/will this team go?
O green4 correct, Bengals last shot is this year, because all Centennial for a few years after that
O Karl correct about Blaine PP overly reliant on Tufte in the far circle to the point of ridiculous , while top finesse scorer Noterman standing open in the near low slot. Most Tufte shots either missed cage or deflected by D. But let's credit the RK PK
0. ZooChu, you must have missed the nasty signs the Kids in the Blaine student section were holding up. Plenty on both sides
O I thought it was one of the worst ref games I'd seen in a while. Inconsistent calls , missed calls, poor whistling at the net
O RKs got to clean up there TMMOI problem, could have cost them the game
O game is another example of parity in this year's top competition . Another 1 goal game in a long string of 1 goal games between top 10 teams. Great for fans
O Interesting that BSM and SW are last undefeated teams standing, but few superstar names or D 1 commits so far .
I saw those signs, and I'm not telling you Benilde section shouldn't say anything back, I get it , it's a sporting event, there is a rivalry, you cheer for your team and try to make the other team uncomfortable fine.WestMetro wrote:random thoughts below:
O really thought Blaine would win it, after seeing them beat Edina at Braemar. Tonite, Bengals found a way to get a big lead on away ice against No. 1 . But couldn't protect it , which is a must at this level of ranking . And I'm not laying it all on goaltending, he did his part.
O RK deserves huge credit for comeback . Two big wins against top 3 teams. Mostly, same team as last year with another year of skill and maturity . Kids like Gleekel , Mayer and Austin, just to name a few playing with way more confidence and results. How far can/will this team go?
O green4 correct, Bengals last shot is this year, because all Centennial for a few years after that
O Karl correct about Blaine PP overly reliant on Tufte in the far circle to the point of ridiculous , while top finesse scorer Noterman standing open in the near low slot. Most Tufte shots either missed cage or deflected by D. But let's credit the RK PK
0. ZooChu, you must have missed the nasty signs the Kids in the Blaine student section were holding up. Plenty on both sides
O I thought it was one of the worst ref games I'd seen in a while. Inconsistent calls , missed calls, poor whistling at the net
O RKs got to clean up there TMMOI problem, could have cost them the game
O game is another example of parity in this year's top competition . Another 1 goal game in a long string of 1 goal games between top 10 teams. Great for fans
O Interesting that BSM and SW are last undefeated teams standing, but few superstar names or D 1 commits so far .
But bringing the money talk is really stooping low, it's just classless.
It really isn't even that bad. I'm sure the kids from Blaine and Ham Lake have completely forgotten about it by now.Zoochu wrote:I saw those signs, and I'm not telling you Benilde section shouldn't say anything back, I get it , it's a sporting event, there is a rivalry, you cheer for your team and try to make the other team uncomfortable fine.WestMetro wrote:random thoughts below:
O really thought Blaine would win it, after seeing them beat Edina at Braemar. Tonite, Bengals found a way to get a big lead on away ice against No. 1 . But couldn't protect it , which is a must at this level of ranking . And I'm not laying it all on goaltending, he did his part.
O RK deserves huge credit for comeback . Two big wins against top 3 teams. Mostly, same team as last year with another year of skill and maturity . Kids like Gleekel , Mayer and Austin, just to name a few playing with way more confidence and results. How far can/will this team go?
O green4 correct, Bengals last shot is this year, because all Centennial for a few years after that
O Karl correct about Blaine PP overly reliant on Tufte in the far circle to the point of ridiculous , while top finesse scorer Noterman standing open in the near low slot. Most Tufte shots either missed cage or deflected by D. But let's credit the RK PK
0. ZooChu, you must have missed the nasty signs the Kids in the Blaine student section were holding up. Plenty on both sides
O I thought it was one of the worst ref games I'd seen in a while. Inconsistent calls , missed calls, poor whistling at the net
O RKs got to clean up there TMMOI problem, could have cost them the game
O game is another example of parity in this year's top competition . Another 1 goal game in a long string of 1 goal games between top 10 teams. Great for fans
O Interesting that BSM and SW are last undefeated teams standing, but few superstar names or D 1 commits so far .
But bringing the money talk is really stooping low, it's just classless.
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[quote="Zoochu"][quote="WestMetro"]random thoughts below:
O really thought Blaine would win it, after seeing them beat Edina at Braemar. Tonite, Bengals found a way to get a big lead on away ice against No. 1 . But couldn't protect it , which is a must at this level of ranking . And I'm not laying it all on goaltending, he did his part.
O RK deserves huge credit for comeback . Two big wins against top 3 teams. Mostly, same team as last year with another year of skill and maturity . Kids like Gleekel , Mayer and Austin, just to name a few playing with way more confidence and results. How far can/will this team go?
O green4 correct, Bengals last shot is this year, because all Centennial for a few years after that
O Karl correct about Blaine PP overly reliant on Tufte in the far circle to the point of ridiculous , while top finesse scorer Noterman standing open in the near low slot. Most Tufte shots either missed cage or deflected by D. But let's credit the RK PK
0. ZooChu, you must have missed the nasty signs the Kids in the Blaine student section were holding up. Plenty on both sides
O I thought it was one of the worst ref games I'd seen in a while. Inconsistent calls , missed calls, poor whistling at the net
O RKs got to clean up there TMMOI problem, could have cost them the game
O game is another example of parity in this year's top competition . Another 1 goal game in a long string of 1 goal games between top 10 teams. Great for fans
O Interesting that BSM and SW are last undefeated teams standing, but few superstar names or D 1 commits so far .[/quote]
I saw those signs, and I'm not telling you Benilde section shouldn't say anything back, I get it , it's a sporting event, there is a rivalry, you cheer for your team and try to make the other team uncomfortable fine.
But bringing the money talk is really stooping low, it's just classless.[/quote]
The Blaine kids started it by chanting "Daddy's money."
So since they brought up the money were they also stooping low and classless?
O really thought Blaine would win it, after seeing them beat Edina at Braemar. Tonite, Bengals found a way to get a big lead on away ice against No. 1 . But couldn't protect it , which is a must at this level of ranking . And I'm not laying it all on goaltending, he did his part.
O RK deserves huge credit for comeback . Two big wins against top 3 teams. Mostly, same team as last year with another year of skill and maturity . Kids like Gleekel , Mayer and Austin, just to name a few playing with way more confidence and results. How far can/will this team go?
O green4 correct, Bengals last shot is this year, because all Centennial for a few years after that
O Karl correct about Blaine PP overly reliant on Tufte in the far circle to the point of ridiculous , while top finesse scorer Noterman standing open in the near low slot. Most Tufte shots either missed cage or deflected by D. But let's credit the RK PK
0. ZooChu, you must have missed the nasty signs the Kids in the Blaine student section were holding up. Plenty on both sides
O I thought it was one of the worst ref games I'd seen in a while. Inconsistent calls , missed calls, poor whistling at the net
O RKs got to clean up there TMMOI problem, could have cost them the game
O game is another example of parity in this year's top competition . Another 1 goal game in a long string of 1 goal games between top 10 teams. Great for fans
O Interesting that BSM and SW are last undefeated teams standing, but few superstar names or D 1 commits so far .[/quote]
I saw those signs, and I'm not telling you Benilde section shouldn't say anything back, I get it , it's a sporting event, there is a rivalry, you cheer for your team and try to make the other team uncomfortable fine.
But bringing the money talk is really stooping low, it's just classless.[/quote]
The Blaine kids started it by chanting "Daddy's money."
So since they brought up the money were they also stooping low and classless?
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Blaine kids must think we live in New Jersey or something -- Chris Christie’s sexist remark at the GOP debate?MNHockeyFan wrote:And sexist? Why assume that Daddy is the one who made all the money?WarmUpTheBus wrote:The Blaine kids started it by chanting "Daddy's money."
So since they brought up the money were they also stooping low and classless?
http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/chris-christ ... gop-debate
