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True, it could be an advantage for Wayzata to have already played games.

But Wayzata played a tough game 14 hours before they played East, and HS kids or not, they won't have the same energy reserves as a team who did not play the night before.

rainier wrote:True, it could be an advantage for Wayzata to have already played games.

But Wayzata played a tough game 14 hours before they played East, and HS kids or not, they won't have the same energy reserves as a team who did not play the night before.

Good point. I've always thought that in the State Tournament the team that wins that last game on Thursday night has a big disadvantage to overcome, first having less recovery time for their game on Friday, and if they happen to win their first two games in such a short timeframe it really takes a toll in Saturday's Championship. At least in Class A everyone gets a day off, which makes things more even.

BSM won their AA title playing in the last game on Thursday night beating Edina. It can be done

Still waiting for the East contingent to confirm that Dow and Spencer did not play for the Hounds yesterday. I did not see them out there. Also, impressive display by the freshmen: Baker, who scored two goals, Paine, who moved well on a regular shift on defense and Ryder Donovan. And Auston Crist was a beast, who had 4-5 quality scoring chances.

mnmouth wrote:Still waiting for the East contingent to confirm that Dow and Spencer did not play for the Hounds yesterday. I did not see them out there. Also, impressive display by the freshmen: Baker, who scored two goals, Paine, who moved well on a regular shift on defense and Ryder Donovan. And Auston Crist was a beast, who had 4-5 quality scoring chances.

They did not play but should be back soon

Usthockey13 wrote:

mnmouth wrote:Still waiting for the East contingent to confirm that Dow and Spencer did not play for the Hounds yesterday. I did not see them out there. Also, impressive display by the freshmen: Baker, who scored two goals, Paine, who moved well on a regular shift on defense and Ryder Donovan. And Auston Crist was a beast, who had 4-5 quality scoring chances.

They did not play but should be back soon

Heckuva display by those who did play for a first game without two of their more experienced leaders out there. What's up with Dow and Spencer then?

rainier wrote:True, it could be an advantage for Wayzata to have already played games.

But Wayzata played a tough game 14 hours before they played East, and HS kids or not, they won't have the same energy reserves as a team who did not play the night before.

Maybe, but I would still rather play the night before than have it be my first game against a top team who is on their 4th game. I'd rather be a little tired than risk being rusty against a good team.
I'm not sure if you are trying to make an excuse or not for Wayzata, but East was missing two of their better players and still put on a decent beat down. I don't think the game with Hermantown the night before makes a difference if you play against an East team who played that well.

green4 wrote:

rainier wrote:True, it could be an advantage for Wayzata to have already played games.

But Wayzata played a tough game 14 hours before they played East, and HS kids or not, they won't have the same energy reserves as a team who did not play the night before.

Maybe, but I would still rather play the night before than have it be my first game against a top team who is on their 4th game. I'd rather be a little tired than risk being rusty against a good team.
I'm not sure if you are trying to make an excuse or not for Wayzata, but East was missing two of their better players and still put on a decent beat down. I don't think the game with Hermantown the night before makes a difference if you play against an East team who played that well.

Make an excuse for Wayzata? Gross! No way.
I have no dog in the fight, Just thought playing the night before should be taken into account when assessing the result of the game.

Funny how some serious hackles went up due to an innocent suggestion.

rainier wrote:

green4 wrote:

rainier wrote:True, it could be an advantage for Wayzata to have already played games.

But Wayzata played a tough game 14 hours before they played East, and HS kids or not, they won't have the same energy reserves as a team who did not play the night before.

Maybe, but I would still rather play the night before than have it be my first game against a top team who is on their 4th game. I'd rather be a little tired than risk being rusty against a good team.
I'm not sure if you are trying to make an excuse or not for Wayzata, but East was missing two of their better players and still put on a decent beat down. I don't think the game with Hermantown the night before makes a difference if you play against an East team who played that well.

Make an excuse for Wayzata? Gross! No way.
I have no dog in the fight, Just thought playing the night before should be taken into account when assessing the result of the game.

Funny how some serious hackles went up due to an innocent suggestion.

Stick to your hatred of Hermantown.

Sats81 wrote:

rainier wrote:

green4 wrote: Maybe, but I would still rather play the night before than have it be my first game against a top team who is on their 4th game. I'd rather be a little tired than risk being rusty against a good team.
I'm not sure if you are trying to make an excuse or not for Wayzata, but East was missing two of their better players and still put on a decent beat down. I don't think the game with Hermantown the night before makes a difference if you play against an East team who played that well.

Make an excuse for Wayzata? Gross! No way.
I have no dog in the fight, Just thought playing the night before should be taken into account when assessing the result of the game.

Funny how some serious hackles went up due to an innocent suggestion.

Stick to your hatred of Hermantown.

Not a Wayzata fan, eh?

Anyone have some insight on the Sorenson miscounduct?

GraniteCity22 wrote:Anyone have some insight on the Sorenson miscounduct?

Heard he called the Ref Luigi and said you have to be F-in me

Usthockey13 wrote:

GraniteCity22 wrote:Anyone have some insight on the Sorenson miscounduct?

Heard he called the Ref Luigi and said you have to be F-in me

Literally just spit water all over my computer screen!!!

Almost as funny. He got 10 minute misconduct for throwing puck. He didn't have a stick and it was a delayed penalty on Wayzata. Puck was going towards Wayzata net, dump in and Sorenson was being chased by Duluth East skater, he tried to kick it and ref didn't blow whistle. So he grabbed puck and tossed it 10-15 feet in the air to get whistle. Ref called penalty for throwing puck. GB

Sats81 wrote:

Usthockey13 wrote:

GraniteCity22 wrote:Anyone have some insight on the Sorenson miscounduct?

Heard he called the Ref Luigi and said you have to be F-in me

Literally just spit water all over my computer screen!!!

And trust me the ref looks like Luigi

Did the ref have his Mo--vember Frito Bandito stache thing going on?

Wet Paint wrote:

Sats81 wrote:

TheHockeyDJ wrote: That post had nothing to do with that, just don't tell me a goalie played well in every game when he gave up 5 goals in that game, whether it was vs Rapids or East Grand Forks, or Roseau.

point taken

I did not say he did well every game. Overall though (on paper anyhow) he had a decent season.

Meierhoff seems to be doing just fine so far. GR soph has much to learn. I would not hang my state championship hopes on a soph goalie with no varsity experience. . No matter what hadenuf thinks (but he has the benefit of the GR PR machine so he too will be just fine down the road.)

Hockeyisnotlife wrote:

Wet Paint wrote:

Sats81 wrote: point taken

I did not say he did well every game. Overall though (on paper anyhow) he had a decent season.

Meierhoff seems to be doing just fine so far. GR soph has much to learn. I would not hang my state championship hopes on a soph goalie with no varsity experience. . No matter what hadenuf thinks (but he has the benefit of the GR PR machine so he too will be just fine down the road.)

I'm not hanging my hopes on anything. Rapids has lots of things to fix before that time comes.


AND NOW BACK TO THE "SATS BASHING" SHOW.

hadenuf wrote:

Hockeyisnotlife wrote:

Wet Paint wrote: I did not say he did well every game. Overall though (on paper anyhow) he had a decent season.

Meierhoff seems to be doing just fine so far. GR soph has much to learn. I would not hang my state championship hopes on a soph goalie with no varsity experience. . No matter what hadenuf thinks (but he has the benefit of the GR PR machine so he too will be just fine down the road.)

I'm not hanging my hopes on anything. Rapids has lots of things to fix before that time comes.


AND NOW BACK TO THE "SATS BASHING" SHOW.

Lol. Again, LN has lost 3 of their last 60 games. GR has lost 3 of their last 5. Think about that for a second.