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[ImissMYhockey]

Just a gut feeling, but I think HM is going to get upset by someone, possibly Stillwater.

Can you give us a reason why you have that feeling?

[Sparlimb]

Well I know some on the Stillwater side are steaming over the three kids that left their program in the last 2 years to go to Hill, and that may give them incentive. H-M doesn't have any particular reason to get UP for a game against Stillwater other than it is the sections. But as high as Stillwater wants to get, it is not going to make up the rather steep talent differential in that potential matchup.

[Dazed&Confused]

I agree with spare ribbs Stillwater just doesnt have the horses or the abiity to pull it off. Hill can have a less the strong effort and stillwin by 6.

[Govs93]

I agree with spare ribbs Stillwater just doesnt have the horses or the abiity to pull it off. Hill can have a less the strong effort and stillwin by 6.

I don't know about that... they're the favorite, but 6 goals is excessive, and they could get caught with their breezers down. They've been known to take games for granted (see: 2007).

That being said, they'd still win that game by 2.5 anyway (assuming Stillwater gets out of round 1).

[Can't Never Tried]

That being said

Govs !!!!!

[Govs93]

That being said

Govs !!!!!

Oh, you got it!

[Pucknutz69]

Well I know some on the Stillwater side are steaming over the three kids that left their program in the last 2 years to go to Hill, and that may give them incentive. H-M doesn't have any particular reason to get UP for a game against Stillwater other than it is the sections. But as high as Stillwater wants to get, it is not going to make up the rather steep talent differential in that potential matchup.

Considering that none of them are a factor on the Varsity roster, it isn't that big of a deal. It's a bigger deal just to knock them out as a whole.

[jbhagel81]

Well I know some on the Stillwater side are steaming over the three kids that left their program in the last 2 years to go to Hill, and that may give them incentive. H-M doesn't have any particular reason to get UP for a game against Stillwater other than it is the sections. But as high as Stillwater wants to get, it is not going to make up the rather steep talent differential in that potential matchup.

Considering that none of them are a factor on the Varsity roster, it isn't that big of a deal. It's a bigger deal just to knock them out as a whole.

Just because your mad about your players going to another team most definently doesnt mean you can still beat the top rated team. if anything, I could see Stillwater getting overly "steamed" and playing sloppy and chippy, maybe getting some stupid penalties and costing their team the game. Hill will most likely beat Stillwater, but I dont think anyone would mind if they did pull off the upset

[formerlybackofnet]

Just a gut feeling, but I think HM is going to get upset by someone, possibly Stillwater.

Can you give us a reason why you have that feeling?

No reason, that what a gut feeling is!

[tourneytickssince59]

Well I know some on the Stillwater side are steaming over the three kids that left their program in the last 2 years to go to Hill, and that may give them incentive. H-M doesn't have any particular reason to get UP for a game against Stillwater other than it is the sections. But as high as Stillwater wants to get, it is not going to make up the rather steep talent differential in that potential matchup.

Considering that none of them are a factor on the Varsity roster, it isn't that big of a deal. It's a bigger deal just to knock them out as a whole.

Stillwater needs to get past MV first. Also think the players did quite well in the roles they played for HM.

[Pucknutz69]

Well I know some on the Stillwater side are steaming over the three kids that left their program in the last 2 years to go to Hill, and that may give them incentive. H-M doesn't have any particular reason to get UP for a game against Stillwater other than it is the sections. But as high as Stillwater wants to get, it is not going to make up the rather steep talent differential in that potential matchup.

Considering that none of them are a factor on the Varsity roster, it isn't that big of a deal. It's a bigger deal just to knock them out as a whole.

Stillwater needs to get past MV first. Also think the players did quite well in the roles they played for HM.

Who?

[hockeyxfan01]

Much more likely that Hill is upset by White Bear or Roseville.

[GopherWild]

Much more likely that Hill is upset by White Bear or Roseville.

White Bear Lake may have a tough time against Tartan. I could see the Titans pulling off an upset in that one.

[jbhagel81]

Much more likely that Hill is upset by White Bear or Roseville.

White Bear Lake may have a tough time against Tartan. I could see the Titans pulling off an upset in that one.

how do you figure?

[ImissMYhockey]

Much more likely that Hill is upset by White Bear or Roseville.

White Bear Lake may have a tough time against Tartan. I could see the Titans pulling off an upset in that one.

how do you figure?

Tartan has already pulled a major upset off already this year so you know they have it in them. Plus if there goalie stands on his head and the wrong white bear team shows up...look out

[CFM™]

White Bear Lake may have a tough time against Tartan. I could see the Titans pulling off an upset in that one.

how do you figure?

Tartan has already pulled a major upset off already this year so you know they have it in them. Plus if there goalie stands on his head and the wrong white bear team shows up...look out

Although their upset against Hill is a huge feat in itself, I still think their losses to teams like Henry-Sibley and Simley outweigh that glorious win over the Pioneers.

[jbhagel81]

White Bear Lake may have a tough time against Tartan. I could see the Titans pulling off an upset in that one.

how do you figure?

Tartan has already pulled a major upset off already this year so you know they have it in them. Plus if there goalie stands on his head and the wrong white bear team shows up...look out

well, i guess if their goalie stands on his head, white bear should take it either way.
go bears

[GopherWild]

Anyone who has watched the playoff games from this section knows that you don't know which White Bear Lake team will show up. The last 2 seasons they get victories over Stillwater in QF's but do not look good at all. Both times ('06 against Centennial & '07 against Roseville) everyone said they don't have a chance their next game based on the way they played against Stillwater but somehow they look like a lot better team when they went to the Coliseum. Nobody knows which White Bear Lake team will show up Saturday and the same for Tartan. It will be interesting.

[ImissMYhockey]

Anyone who has watched the playoff games from this section knows that you don't know which White Bear Lake team will show up. The last 2 seasons they get victories over Stillwater in QF's but do not look good at all. Both times ('06 against Centennial & '07 against Roseville) everyone said they don't have a chance their next game based on the way they played against Stillwater but somehow they look like a lot better team when they went to the Coliseum. Nobody knows which White Bear Lake team will show up Saturday and the same for Tartan. It will be interesting.

to go off of what you said. If the same white bear team shows up that has in the past 2 quaterfinals I dont think the will be able to escape a 3rd consecutive time. 3 strikes and your out right?

[Sparlimb]

to go off of what you said. If the same white bear team shows up that has in the past 2 quaterfinals I dont think the will be able to escape a 3rd consecutive time. 3 strikes and your out right?

For whatever reason the last few years White Bear has played fantastic in sections until they meet Hill and then they've played some ho-hum games. But I don't think history will repeat itself this year. I think White Bear will lose early in sections and then come back with a much stronger team next year...

[formerlybackofnet]

to go off of what you said. If the same white bear team shows up that has in the past 2 quaterfinals I dont think the will be able to escape a 3rd consecutive time. 3 strikes and your out right?

For whatever reason the last few years White Bear has played fantastic in sections until they meet Hill and then they've played some ho-hum games. But I don't think history will repeat itself this year. I think White Bear will lose early in sections and then come back with a much stronger team next year...

You must not have been at last years final game, WB completley outplayed Hill, the shots on goal were like 27 to 12. Flip play an outstanging game, and WB's goalie let in 3 goals on 12 shots.

[Sparlimb]

to go off of what you said. If the same white bear team shows up that has in the past 2 quaterfinals I dont think the will be able to escape a 3rd consecutive time. 3 strikes and your out right?

For whatever reason the last few years White Bear has played fantastic in sections until they meet Hill and then they've played some ho-hum games. But I don't think history will repeat itself this year. I think White Bear will lose early in sections and then come back with a much stronger team next year...

You must not have been at last years final game, WB completley outplayed Hill, the shots on goal were like 27 to 12. Flip play an outstanging game, and WB's goalie let in 3 goals on 12 shots.

I was there. And the shots were lopsided but it never felt to me that WBL was in the game other then the minute after their one goal. I didn't think Hill played very well either. I just remember getting to the end of the game thinking that was pretty easy, there weren't any real tense moments. Guess I'm used to OTs in this series...

[ImissMYhockey]

For whatever reason the last few years White Bear has played fantastic in sections until they meet Hill and then they've played some ho-hum games. But I don't think history will repeat itself this year. I think White Bear will lose early in sections and then come back with a much stronger team next year...

You must not have been at last years final game, WB completley outplayed Hill, the shots on goal were like 27 to 12. Flip play an outstanging game, and WB's goalie let in 3 goals on 12 shots.

I was there. And the shots were lopsided but it never felt to me that WBL was in the game other then the minute after their one goal. I didn't think Hill played very well either. I just remember getting to the end of the game thinking that was pretty easy, there weren't any real tense moments. Guess I'm used to OTs in this series...

Agreed, Besides a quick few spurts of energy from both teams the game was sort of boring and I left thinking that was it. The game before with Blaine and Anoka was much more exciting and I never watched those teams play before.

[wbmd]

Agreed, Besides a quick few spurts of energy from both teams the game was sort of boring and I left thinking that was it. The game before with Blaine and Anoka was much more exciting and I never watched those teams play before.

Last years 3AA championship game was definitely boring. Especially for a Hill/WBL game.

The game the next afternoon (Cretin & Woodbury) at the Coliseum was much better to watch.

[Govs93]

The game the next afternoon (Cretin & Woodbury) at the Coliseum was much better to watch.

Agreed. That was a great day of hockey last year. Sat and watched the Burnsville/AHA game, saw Edina/EP, then run over to the Coliseum for the CDH/Woodbury OT upset. The only thing that could've made that day anybetter is if Johnson somehow figured in!