7AA finals--Anoka vs. Cloquet at tDECC

[Duluth 4]

anoka, kinda nice to see somone else going besides duluth east or grand rapids

no 7AA is supposed to be north

Show me the rule that says that.

No rule.. look at the past.

[oldbarn7]

There's something about the way Esse gets the Jacks ready to play East, and East ALWAYS seems like they're a completely different team year in and year out when they play Cloquet.
That being said Cloquet was the only team in the section that I was worried about the Hounds losing to. Not because thay're a good team but becuase they're Cloquet.

So Cloquet v. Anoka. Not too close 4 or 5 to 1.

[wbmd]

Anoka will take it by 2 leaving only one outstate school in the AA tourney.

[mnhockeyn]

I love how everyone is saying don't go there will be no atmosphere..and you (east) think if you would be playing Anoke it would be so much better? After being at todays game I would say both East and Cloquets sides were filled and in my opinion had a pretty good atmosphere...you think Cloquet will have less fans at the section game?? hmmm

[Neutron 14]

no 7AA is supposed to be north

Show me the rule that says that.

No rule.. look at the past.

The past had Virginia, Hibbing, Greenway and I Falls in the mix.

The past is dead. The north killed it.

[EREmpireStrikesBack]

no 7AA is supposed to be north

Show me the rule that says that.

No rule.. look at the past.

I've looked at the past and found that every year, a team from 7AA has come out of 7AA. So that makes sense for Anoka to come out of 7AA because they are a 7AA team. What was it you were whining about now?

[grindiangrad-80]

I think Anoka has a chance for a long run.
Cloquet is going to have to play their best game of the year to have a chance.
Anoka 4
CEC 2

[Irishmans Shanty]

The Arrowhead without representation in the Big Tournament?

YES, it could hapen.

The hopes of the NE hang on one team.

[east hockey]

The Arrowhead without representation in the Big Tournament?

YES, it could hapen.

The hopes of the NE hang on one team.

It wouldn't be the first time; 1999 set the precedent.

Lee

[EREmpireStrikesBack]

The Arrowhead without representation in the Big Tournament?

YES, it could hapen.

The hopes of the NE hang on one team.

It wouldn't be the first time; 1999 set the precedent.

Lee

And what a precedent it was!

[marchmadness]

anoka 5
cloquet 2

sorry jacks

[houndshockey11]

Anoka : 4
Cloquet :1

anoka is good and there is no rivalry between these two.

[mnmouth]

All you Anoka fans who are predicting an Anoka win based on their performance against Grand Rapids had better reconsider. East and Cloquet would have put up the same type of numbers had they played Rapids. Rapids was an average team, playing without one of its best players. Even with Rendle, Rapids just did not have the firepower to play with Anoka. In fact, had Rapids been able to convert any of their numerous opportunities, a couple of them shorthanded, during the second period, they would have at least made a game of it. But Rapids just did not have the finishers they've had the past few years.

It's time for Cloquet to prove they can beat a good team besides Duluth East. Esse is great at game-planning for East, but against other top competition he's had no answer in the past. It's time for Justin Jokinen to prove that he's a top player in the state. The kid is big, fast, with good hands, but his team absolutely needs him to take his game to another level. Lately, it seems he's coasting. He can not coast in this game.

Cloquet will have a distinct advantage at the DECC. Their fan base will fill at least half the arena, and many more Northerners will be there to cheer on Cloquet. No one from up here, short of some disgruntled, jealous East fans, want to see Anoka win this game. True Section 7 fans need to have Cloquet awaken the spirits of the past, the ghosts of Section 7 all the way back to the Back Door glory years and fill themselves with the pride that comes from playing in the State's greatest all-time section. Esse and his coaches need to come up with a solid game plan, and then rally his boys around the fact that they are carrying with them the support of all NE Minnesota. Do not allow Anoka to win this game, Coach Esse.

[Johnny P]

I never thought that I would see Cloquet in the section finals at the beginning of the season...After watching the last game against East I have really changed my thoughts about the team I had almost lost faith in...Esse is a great coach and seems to be able to pull his teams together at just the right times...I am to the point where I dont even pay attention to Jokinnen anymore because it seems like he is a one way player late in the season and only wants points.( Sorry if that offends some people.) I have heard alot of people saying how Cloquet needs to cover 3 particular players from Anoka and then let Jokinnen make the moves...Forget that! One player cannot win the game and I dont expect that one player that everyone thinks will could do it, he hasnt all season... The players I expect will leave it all out their are Boleman, Brown, Baker, Ermatinger, Godbout, Roy, and Abrahamson just to name a few. All the Northern people would love to see Anoka lose so we can say 7AA is still a northern section, but we do have to realize that it isnt a northern dominated section anymore Good luck to the Jacks Thursday!!!!
Hopefully Cloquet by one in a sqweeker

[Neutron 14]

All you Anoka fans who are predicting an Anoka win based on their performance against Grand Rapids had better reconsider.

Anoka would be a solid favorite in this game regardless of the Rapids game. PS2 #13 VS PS2 #42.

Cloquet will have a distinct advantage at the DECC. Their fan base will fill at least half the arena, and many more Northerners will be there to cheer on Cloquet.

Where have we heard this before?

Cloquet is capable of winning this game, but it will be because Anoka has "bad games" sometimes. And it will take an Anoka "bad game" for Cloquet to win.

I have a question for you flannel heads. Should Anoka win this game, will you not root for them at state?

[elliott70]

I am betting on Anoka and hoping that I lose my money!

[eastranger19]

I'am taking Cloquet in a tight game 3-2. Jokinen will be the difference.

[mnmouth]

mnmouth wrote:

All you Anoka fans who are predicting an Anoka win based on their performance against Grand Rapids had better reconsider.


Anoka would be a solid favorite in this game regardless of the Rapids game. PS2 #13 VS PS2 #42.

mnmouth wrote:
Cloquet will have a distinct advantage at the DECC. Their fan base will fill at least half the arena, and many more Northerners will be there to cheer on Cloquet.


Where have we heard this before?

Cloquet is capable of winning this game, but it will be because Anoka has "bad games" sometimes. And it will take an Anoka "bad game" for Cloquet to win.

Anoka is the favorite, but no way are they an overwhelming favorite. Cloquet has plenty enough to beat Anoka. And any team that has a bad game at this point in the season is gonna go home a loser.

It is merely a fact that Cloquet will have at least two thousand more supporters at the DECC than will Anoka. Anoka's representation on Saturday afternoon was poor, although one would have to guess that it will be better for a section final.

[Neutron 14]

It is merely a fact that Cloquet will have at least two thousand more supporters at the DECC than will Anoka. Anoka's representation on Saturday afternoon was poor, although one would have to guess that it will be better for a section final.

If the Grand Rapids supporters could shoot the puck that game might have been closer...

[PuckTime]

All you Anoka fans who are predicting an Anoka win based on their performance against Grand Rapids had better reconsider.

Anoka would be a solid favorite in this game regardless of the Rapids game. PS2 #13 VS PS2 #42.

Cloquet will have a distinct advantage at the DECC. Their fan base will fill at least half the arena, and many more Northerners will be there to cheer on Cloquet.

Where have we heard this before?

Cloquet is capable of winning this game, but it will be because Anoka has "bad games" sometimes. And it will take an Anoka "bad game" for Cloquet to win.

I have a question for you flannel heads. Should Anoka win this game, will you not root for them at state?

Sorry, but if Anoka beats Cloquet (GO CLOQUET) I will be cheering for Roseau or whoever may come out of Section 8. GO FLANNEL!

[GR3343]

All you Anoka fans who are predicting an Anoka win based on their performance against Grand Rapids had better reconsider.

Anoka would be a solid favorite in this game regardless of the Rapids game. PS2 #13 VS PS2 #42.

Cloquet will have a distinct advantage at the DECC. Their fan base will fill at least half the arena, and many more Northerners will be there to cheer on Cloquet.

Where have we heard this before?

Cloquet is capable of winning this game, but it will be because Anoka has "bad games" sometimes. And it will take an Anoka "bad game" for Cloquet to win.

I have a question for you flannel heads. Should Anoka win this game, will you not root for them at state?

Here's one flannel/iron head that will never pull for Anoka. Should they win, and they probably will, I'll be joining the Green & White train that is Roseau. Remember, Cloquet showed great heart in their win over East, I'm sure they'll leave it all on the ice come Thurs. In a one game series, anything is possible.

[hawk hockey 25]

Cloquet will win by 1

[Neutron 14]

Sorry, but if Anoka beats Cloquet (GO CLOQUET) I will be cheering for Roseau or whoever may come out of Section 8. GO FLANNEL!

Here's one flannel/iron head that will never pull for Anoka. Should they win, and they probably will, I'll be joining the Green & White train that is Roseau.

But what if the section 8 representative loses(gasp) the first game.

Do you root for someone else or stop watching?

My allegiance is to 5AA first (hopefully my team)

Then to Roseau (if they make it)
Then to any family or friends teams
Then anyone
Then anyone
Then anyone
Then Hill
Then Edina

[mnmouth]

mnmouth wrote:
It is merely a fact that Cloquet will have at least two thousand more supporters at the DECC than will Anoka. Anoka's representation on Saturday afternoon was poor, although one would have to guess that it will be better for a section final.


If the Grand Rapids supporters could shoot the puck that game might have been closer...

. . . Can't argue with that.

But this will be like a home game for Cloquet. They have to get the crowd behind them.

[Little Falls Fan]

Gotta go with Anoka in this one, with Cloquet just squeaking by East and Anoka opening the flood gates on Grand Rapids, i think Anoka will beat Cloquet pretty easy.