A game that does not draw a lot of attention outside of these communities, but pretty important within the section.
And Mora is having a good season (in terms of win-loss) (easy schedule not withstanding).
So, who wins this 5A contest?
Current QRF
Little Falls 7-1-0 18-3-0 6.0 2.7 79.6 4 Lost 1
Cambridge-Isanti 8-1-0 15-3-1 4.1 2.3 70.9 10 Won 1
St. Cloud Cathedral 5-2-0 11-10-0 3.2 3.0 61.7 18 Lost 1
Mora/Milaca 4-1-0 15-4-2 5.6 2.6 54.0 31 Won 9
River Lakes 2-2-0 9-10-0 4.1 2.4 51.2 34 Lost 1
Princeton 4-6-0 8-12-0 3.4 3.9 50.5 36 Won 1
Mora/Milaca vs River Lakes - Paynesville Area High School 7:15 PM CST
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Re: Mora/Milaca vs River Lakes - Paynesville Area High School 7:15 PM CST
Mora coming of a big emotional win, will they have a let up?
River Lakes is at home, will that help them?
Big game for two small programs...
It's good to see.
River Lakes is at home, will that help them?
Big game for two small programs...
It's good to see.
Re: Mora/Milaca vs River Lakes - Paynesville Area High School 7:15 PM CST
I was reading somewhere else yesterday that the top scorer in the state plays for Mora. We'll see if they can keep it up.
I may have spent a lot of time in Mora in my younger years chasing some girls. I have fond memories of the town.
I may have spent a lot of time in Mora in my younger years chasing some girls. I have fond memories of the town.
Re: Mora/Milaca vs River Lakes - Paynesville Area High School 7:15 PM CST
Fun topic!
This looks to be the best Mora group in 20 years. Mora Hinckley Finlayson back in the late 90's early 2000's went to State twice 96 & 97 and was in a few other Section Finals I think the last was in 2001 vs. a growing 2A power named Hermantown at that time. Now they have new co-opt and this group is red hot of late going (14-1-1) in their last 16 games.
River Lakes is a thorn and tough team to play and I could see them knocking off Little Falls on Thursday before this showdown as they give the Flyers fits and have upset them a few times in recent years. River Lakes is very tough at home and they showed they are capable of beating good teams at home like when the upset #8 Fergus Falls earlier this year.
They met last year and Mora won 4-3 in OT. I would expect the same here.
Mora is coming off of a big win over 5A SCC, a program that beat them 17-1 in the 5A Playoffs in 2013 the last time they had met before Monday, so that had to feel good for them but will they be focused come Friday or still feeling good after the big win earlier this week. River Lakes has to play a tough Little Falls game the night before on the road not sure how much either of those factors will effect this one.
Both need this win River Lakes has 1 goal losses to SCC & Monti and doesn't play Cambridge or Princeton. Mora has a loss to Princeton and doesn't play LF, Monti or Cambridge.
Mora with the win could rise as high as the 3 seed and with a loss could fall as far back as the 6 or 7 seed.
River Lakes is sitting at the 5 seed now but with a loss could fall to the 7 seed.
Great topic Elliott. Two programs who don't get a ton of attention but should be a good hockey game.
This looks to be the best Mora group in 20 years. Mora Hinckley Finlayson back in the late 90's early 2000's went to State twice 96 & 97 and was in a few other Section Finals I think the last was in 2001 vs. a growing 2A power named Hermantown at that time. Now they have new co-opt and this group is red hot of late going (14-1-1) in their last 16 games.
River Lakes is a thorn and tough team to play and I could see them knocking off Little Falls on Thursday before this showdown as they give the Flyers fits and have upset them a few times in recent years. River Lakes is very tough at home and they showed they are capable of beating good teams at home like when the upset #8 Fergus Falls earlier this year.
They met last year and Mora won 4-3 in OT. I would expect the same here.
Mora is coming off of a big win over 5A SCC, a program that beat them 17-1 in the 5A Playoffs in 2013 the last time they had met before Monday, so that had to feel good for them but will they be focused come Friday or still feeling good after the big win earlier this week. River Lakes has to play a tough Little Falls game the night before on the road not sure how much either of those factors will effect this one.
Both need this win River Lakes has 1 goal losses to SCC & Monti and doesn't play Cambridge or Princeton. Mora has a loss to Princeton and doesn't play LF, Monti or Cambridge.
Mora with the win could rise as high as the 3 seed and with a loss could fall as far back as the 6 or 7 seed.
River Lakes is sitting at the 5 seed now but with a loss could fall to the 7 seed.
Great topic Elliott. Two programs who don't get a ton of attention but should be a good hockey game.
Re: Mora/Milaca vs River Lakes - Paynesville Area High School 7:15 PM CST
Little Falls is struggling with injuries right now. Two important kids out on a team without a ton of depth. Also dealing with (I think) wearing down. Those top two lines are out on the ice a ton, especially the top line, and they are showing signs of fatigue, IMO. Hopefully they can get a break before the grind of playoffs starts. We shall see.
Re: Mora/Milaca vs River Lakes - Paynesville Area High School 7:15 PM CST
The last game I watched of theirs I thought to myself this is not the same team I saw earlier this year. They seemed "off" and not as energetic and confident in playmaking decisions as they did early this year. Injuries are never fun this time of year. I hope they can find their groove again generally the last weeks the regular season help teams get out of the January dog days grind and excited for the Sectionals looming.Mite-dad wrote: ↑Thu Feb 03, 2022 9:38 am Little Falls is struggling with injuries right now. Two important kids out on a team without a ton of depth. Also dealing with (I think) wearing down. Those top two lines are out on the ice a ton, especially the top line, and they are showing signs of fatigue, IMO. Hopefully they can get a break before the grind of playoffs starts. We shall see.
They will be in for a battle vs. River Lakes tonight key Section 5A Seeding game for both teams.
Re: Mora/Milaca vs River Lakes - Paynesville Area High School 7:15 PM CST
River Lakes 2
Mora 0
1st Period
Mora 0
1st Period
Re: Mora/Milaca vs River Lakes - Paynesville Area High School 7:15 PM CST
River Lakes 4
Mora 1
The SCC game did appear to be a fluke as Elliott eluded to in a different thread
1. Cambridge
2. LF
3. SCC
4. Monticello
5. River Lakes
6. Mora
7. Princeton
8. SR
9. PC
10 BBL
Cambridge still has a big match up with SCC
LF still has a game with SCC
SCC still has both Cambridge & LF
Monti has losses to LF, SCC, Cambridge (1st Time) & SR but own a second win over #1 seed Cambridge and head to head vs RL and toughest SOS
Mora has losses to Princeton and River Lakes Good record but only win they have is SCC not sure how weight that will carry
RL has losses to LF, SCC, Monticello Lost head to head to 3 of top 4 seeds does not play Cambridge
Mora 1
The SCC game did appear to be a fluke as Elliott eluded to in a different thread
1. Cambridge
2. LF
3. SCC
4. Monticello
5. River Lakes
6. Mora
7. Princeton
8. SR
9. PC
10 BBL
Cambridge still has a big match up with SCC
LF still has a game with SCC
SCC still has both Cambridge & LF
Monti has losses to LF, SCC, Cambridge (1st Time) & SR but own a second win over #1 seed Cambridge and head to head vs RL and toughest SOS
Mora has losses to Princeton and River Lakes Good record but only win they have is SCC not sure how weight that will carry
RL has losses to LF, SCC, Monticello Lost head to head to 3 of top 4 seeds does not play Cambridge