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I may wonder if Virginia is peaking to soon. You always see that teams that win out against some poor team's normally falter in the end like Falls versus Hibbing last year. Even if Hibbing loses its not like they haven't been 2 or 3 seed before. They just need to focus on playing there best hockey come playoff time. A loss to Hibbing could send Virginia into a tailspin. 2 weeks ago people would've said Hibbing no problem but i think there recent struggles are making people think otherwise. Hibbing just has to finish the year strong and get hot right before playoffs.

ref17 wrote:i know its 3 1/2 weeks away, but this game is going to be nothing short of fantistic! home or away, i believe hibbing has the edge. any thoughts?

Still think the struggling Jackets have the edge?

The game tonight against Eveleth is key. They need to play hard the entire game and not let up. They can't stoop down to the golden bears level of play, Hibbing needs to be fast paced and moving the puck. And hopefully to get the scoring confidence back up again they need somewhere around 8-10 goals tonight against Eveleth.

As if this rivalry needed any fuel added to the fire... but, it looks as if everything (regular season wise) will hinge on this game.

Winner should get the #1 seed in 7A. The Iron Range Conference title will be decided by this game as well. A Virginia win or tie gives the Blue Devils the title. A Hibbing win creates a three-way tie between Hibbing, Virginia, and Grand Rapids.

As much as it is painful to see or admit gophers 101, Hibbing, just as they did, should have put up those numbers against Eveleth. Against Virginia it will be a different story.

Virginia 4
Hibbing 2

Virginia by 2.... keep jamnick contained and they will have the Win

mainefan wrote:As much as it is painful to see or admit gophers 101, Hibbing, just as they did, should have put up those numbers against Eveleth. Against Virginia it will be a different story.

Virginia 4
Hibbing 2

Yea but Hibbing needed to play a really good game even if it was Eveleth. Both games last week they played well so hopefully they can bring some sort of momentum to this game. Virginia is no Eveleth I realize that and it will be a very close game but Hibbing needed to come out flying and get there scoring confidence back up. And that they did. I'm sticking with my pick of Hibbing.

gophers101 wrote:

mainefan wrote:As much as it is painful to see or admit gophers 101, Hibbing, just as they did, should have put up those numbers against Eveleth. Against Virginia it will be a different story.

Virginia 4
Hibbing 2

Yea but Hibbing needed to play a really good game even if it was Eveleth. Both games last week they played well so hopefully they can bring some sort of momentum to this game. Virginia is no Eveleth I realize that and it will be a very close game but Hibbing needed to come out flying and get there scoring confidence back up. And that they did. I'm sticking with my pick of Hibbing.

we get it

Well maybe Mainefan didn't!

how isnt this being talked about at all? its going to be nuts tonight

gophers101 wrote:Well maybe Mainefan didn't!

Trust me - I got it. I feel Virginia is due. Hibbing has had Virginia's number in the past including the first game they played against each other this year. Virginia is too deep and has become more consistant. They contain Jamnick they win.

7-1 Devils Final

fromdanorth wrote:7-1 Devils Final

Virginia is the team to beat..... so with this win wont virginia get the #1 seed

Most Likely Virginia Will Get The Number 1 seed. Virginia Dominated that game

7-1, the energy in the arena was wild and Virginia utilized their depth. Congratulations to Virginia

North9 wrote:Most Likely Virginia Will Get The Number 1 seed. Virginia Dominated that game

IRC champion and 1 seed was on the line tonight and the jackets were sent home with with a beating

Congrats Blue Devils!

Congrats to Virginia...Hibbing Came out playing Sluggish and their goalie Tromp didnt play his best either and Virginia Capitalized on that.

February 17, 2009

Virginia / Mountain Iron - Buhl 7, Hibbing / Chisholm 1

Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl 0-3-4=7
Hibbing/Chisholm 0-1-0=1

First Period - No Scoring.

Second Period - 1. Hibbing/Chisholm, Aaron Jamnick (Spencer Peratelo, Aaron Wagner), 7:40 (PP); 2. Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl, Chris Westin (Garrett Hendrickson, Andrew Judnick), 9:24 (PP); 3. Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl, Travis Eddy (Derek Howard, Troy Grivette), 10:15; 4. Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl, Derek Howard (Troy Grivette, Travis Eddy), 15:35.

Third Period - 5. Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl, Wes Judnick (Unassisted), 5:56 (SH); 6. Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl, Garrett Hendrickson (Jordan Krebsbach, Will Lustig), 6:38 (PP); 7. Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl, Travis Eddy (Unassisted), 12:44; 8. Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl, Tom Norlander (Tony Buccanero, Jordan Krebsbach), 14:28 (SH).

Saves - Will Lustig, Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl, 7-8-9=24; Nathan Tromp, Hibbing/Chisholm, 6-11-6=23; Tyller Rajkovich, Hibbing/Chisholm, 0-0-4=4.

Powerplays - Virginia/Mountain Iron-Buhl: 2/5, Hibbing/Chisholm: 1/10.

This summary provided by www.PrepHockeyNorth.com.

Sad game for the Hibbing fans to watch. Virginia sent them home and handed their butts to them on the way out. Nice jam packed arena though, it's good to see everyone support their teams. I hope Hibbing can fix what's wrong and get back in this game cause the seasons not over yet. I still have faith that they can bring home the section trophy.

Looks like it's time for Hibbing to pay a price for this loss.
At #14 on “follow the puck”? well they should drop out after the last few weeks with only Eveleth and Greenway wins? Not that Grand Rapids wins help set the world on fire.

Kind of makes you wonder about Marshall’s 13- 9 -1 record now too? There at #15 ranking?

Lustig was outstanding and kept Virginia in the game for awhile. I wouldn't say Hibbing was sluggish till the 3rd period when it was 3-1. Then one bad goal here and another there and Virginia had them on the ropes. Again Lustig was the best player on the ice and he showed why he's one of the best in the north. Hibbing's defense was sleep walking in the third and Tromp definately wasn't on his game. I have a feeling we'll se a rematch at the DECC.

gophers101 wrote:Lustig was outstanding and kept Virginia in the game for awhile. I wouldn't say Hibbing was sluggish till the 3rd period when it was 3-1. Then one bad goal here and another there and Virginia had them on the ropes. Again Lustig was the best player on the ice and he showed why he's one of the best in the north. Hibbing's defense was sleep walking in the third and Tromp definately wasn't on his game. I have a feeling we'll se a rematch at the DECC.

Rematch? Possible. Hibbing looks to be struggling of late, Devils are deep and playing hot right now. Devils Jackets final would be AWESOME!!! Hibbing don't over look the Falls,these two schools have a lot of history,no love for each other.Semi finals will be nothing short of fantastic!Falls fans bring the fish,see ya at the IRA civic center.

Best I have seen Virginia all year. Cant remember the last time virginia pounded hibbing that bad. virginia defintely deserved that one. if they keep playing like that and lustig plays like that night in and night out, we'll see them at the X. Go Blue!

alumni wrote:Best I have seen Virginia all year. Cant remember the last time virginia pounded hibbing that bad. virginia defintely deserved that one. if they keep playing like that and lustig plays like that night in and night out, we'll see them at the X. Go Blue!

I can't remember the last time Hibbing was put into running time. But the Falls will definately be tough as they want revenge from last year. Right now Virginia is the team to beat and when Lustig plays like that no one will beat them.