Will Park Rapids lose before sections?

schwang17 · Post by **schwang17** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:46 pm

SB24 wrote:
SiouxRecruit wrote:
Git-R-Done wrote: I agree with SB24, PR should not even be in the same paragraph as EGF, TRF, Crookston, Warroad, or even Indus/Baught-it for that matter . They have to earn the right to live up here!
.....that is just rediculous to even say....let alone come up with
what part?

maybe the "major" upset part considering(if memory serves me right?) they've beaten 'em there 2 years in a row...

the mullet · Post by **the mullet** » Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:42 pm

schwang17 wrote:
SB24 wrote:
SiouxRecruit wrote: .....that is just rediculous to even say....let alone come up with
what part?
maybe the "major" upset part considering(if memory serves me right?) they've beaten 'em there 2 years in a row...

OR maybe because if my memory is correct Warroad and TRF are the only two teams they have a below .500 record against over the years.( I could be wrong)

Flin Flon · Post by **Flin Flon** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:02 am

Sectional Games:

1998 Lost to EGF 0-11
1999 Lost to EGF 1-7
2001 Lost to EGF 0-3
2006 Lost to EGF 0-7

Your team may beat or even tie them during the regular season but when it's time to play some real hockey they aren't so hot. I mean if you want to look at the regular season games then the Vikings should be in the NFC and AFC championship they destroyed the Chargers and The Giants. The regular season is just a tune up and the big 4 of Bemidji, EGF, TRF, and Warroad are the ONLY teams that will represent Section 8a at the state tournament this year.

SB24 · Post by **SB24** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:08 am

well actually, only one of those teams will represent 8A at state

Flin Flon · Post by **Flin Flon** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 9:49 am

You are right SB but you get what I'm trying to say.

schwang17 · Post by **schwang17** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:12 am

Flin Flon wrote:The regular season is just a tune up and the big 4 of Bemidji, EGF, TRF, and Warroad are the ONLY teams that will represent Section 8a at the state tournament this year.

TRF n Berrmidji??? You can't be serious....

Flin Flon · Post by **Flin Flon** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:20 am

schwang17 wrote:
Flin Flon wrote:The regular season is just a tune up and the big 4 of Bemidji, EGF, TRF, and Warroad are the ONLY teams that will represent Section 8a at the state tournament this year.
TRF n Berrmidji??? You can't be serious....

I'm drop dead serious. Park Rapids doesn't play a tough enough schedule to win a section championship. They haven't played 3 high caliber teams all year but to win section 8a they need to play 3 in a row. You can use this as Bulletin board material all you want Park WILL NOT WIN SECTION 8a. it just isn't going to happen. Reaching the section finals is possible but highly unlikely.

OGEE OGELTHORPE · Post by **OGEE OGELTHORPE** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:31 am

I think TRF will handle PR rather easily next week.
TRF-5
Pr-1

Git-R-Done · Post by **Git-R-Done** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:32 am

Flin Flon wrote:
schwang17 wrote:
Flin Flon wrote:The regular season is just a tune up and the big 4 of Bemidji, EGF, TRF, and Warroad are the ONLY teams that will represent Section 8a at the state tournament this year.
TRF n Berrmidji??? You can't be serious....
I'm drop dead serious. Park Rapids doesn't play a tough enough schedule to win a section championship. They haven't played 3 high caliber teams all year but to win section 8a they need to play 3 in a row. You can use this as Bulletin board material all you want Park WILL NOT WIN SECTION 8a. it just isn't going to happen. Reaching the section finals is possible but highly unlikely.

I 2nd that, if PR makes through the 1st game it will be a major up-set.

HShockeywatcher · Post by **HShockeywatcher** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:39 am

How do you figure they'll be playing 3 tough games? IF, I'm saying if here, they end their season with 0-2 loses, they should be earning themselves at least the #3 seed. In that case, the first game wouldn't be so tough. Depending on all seedings, it is also possible their 2nd game be against a team they have previously beaten. Yes, beating Warroad would be an upset, even if they were undefeated to that point, but so was Holy Angels not making state last year, so anything's possible.

Also, I created this thread to discuss their season. Neither Bemidji (who has a losing record) nor Warroad is on their schedule.

Flin Flon · Post by **Flin Flon** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:46 am

The Only way they don't play a tough 1st game is if they are the #1 or #2 seed. Then they would being playing teams like RLF, Bagley, Hallock. If they are a #3 seed which I think is where they will finish they would be playing a team like CROX and Crookston isn't winning many games this year but they play a schedule that sets them up for section playoffs and Crox could easily pull of a upset.

State Champ 97 · Post by **State Champ 97** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:09 am

Flin Flon wrote:The Only way they don't play a tough 1st game is if they are the #1 or #2 seed. Then they would being playing teams like RLF, Bagley, Hallock. If they are a #3 seed which I think is where they will finish they would be playing a team like CROX and Crookston isn't winning many games this year but they play a schedule that sets them up for section playoffs and Crox could easily pull of a upset.

The bottom five are (in no particular order) Bagley, Walker, Kittson Central, Red Lake Falls, LOW. So even if Park Rapids is the 4th seed They could play a team they have beaten already.

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:09 am

Flin Flon wrote:The Only way they don't play a tough 1st game is if they are the #1 or #2 seed. Then they would being playing teams like RLF, Bagley, Hallock. If they are a #3 seed which I think is where they will finish they would be playing a team like CROX and Crookston isn't winning many games this year but they play a schedule that sets them up for section playoffs and Crox could easily pull of a upset.

If they lose to TRF they may be the #5 seed.

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:26 am

State Champ 97 wrote:
Flin Flon wrote:The Only way they don't play a tough 1st game is if they are the #1 or #2 seed. Then they would being playing teams like RLF, Bagley, Hallock. If they are a #3 seed which I think is where they will finish they would be playing a team like CROX and Crookston isn't winning many games this year but they play a schedule that sets them up for section playoffs and Crox could easily pull of a upset.
The bottom five are (in no particular order) Bagley, Walker, Kittson Central, Red Lake Falls, LOW. So even if Park Rapids is the 4th seed They could play a team they have beaten already.

If PR is the 4th seed they would get TRF or Bemidji in the Qfinal.

Right now I believe the coaches vote would go something like...
1. Warroad
2. EGF
3. Bemidji or PR
4. Bemidji or PR
5. TRF
6. Crookston
7. LOW
8. Hallock
9. RLF
10. Walker
11. Bagley

Flin Flon · Post by **Flin Flon** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:27 am

State Champ 97 wrote:
Flin Flon wrote:The Only way they don't play a tough 1st game is if they are the #1 or #2 seed. Then they would being playing teams like RLF, Bagley, Hallock. If they are a #3 seed which I think is where they will finish they would be playing a team like CROX and Crookston isn't winning many games this year but they play a schedule that sets them up for section playoffs and Crox could easily pull of a upset.
The bottom five are (in no particular order) Bagley, Walker, Kittson Central, Red Lake Falls, LOW. So even if Park Rapids is the 4th seed They could play a team they have beaten already.

Hypothetical seeds
#1 Warroad
# 2 EGF
#3 Park
#4 Bemidji
#5 TRF
#6 CROX
# 7 LOW
#8 Kitt Cent.

# 3 park would play # 6 CROX
Not every team makes the section 8 tournament. those bottom teams have to play a play-in game.

newsguy35 · Post by **newsguy35** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:35 am

Flin Flon wrote:
State Champ 97 wrote:
Flin Flon wrote:The Only way they don't play a tough 1st game is if they are the #1 or #2 seed. Then they would being playing teams like RLF, Bagley, Hallock. If they are a #3 seed which I think is where they will finish they would be playing a team like CROX and Crookston isn't winning many games this year but they play a schedule that sets them up for section playoffs and Crox could easily pull of a upset.
The bottom five are (in no particular order) Bagley, Walker, Kittson Central, Red Lake Falls, LOW. So even if Park Rapids is the 4th seed They could play a team they have beaten already.
Hypothetical seeds
#1 Warroad
# 2 EGF
#3 Park
#4 Bemidji
#5 TRF
#6 CROX
# 7 LOW
#8 Kitt Cent.

# 3 park would play # 6 CROX
Not every team makes the section 8 tournament. those bottom teams have to play a play-in game.

Play in is as follows:
#11 @ #6
#10 @ #7
#9 @ #8

The #8 & #9 seed game is going to be a good one to watch. RLF and Kittson perhaps?

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:37 am

newsguy35 wrote:
Flin Flon wrote:
State Champ 97 wrote: The bottom five are (in no particular order) Bagley, Walker, Kittson Central, Red Lake Falls, LOW. So even if Park Rapids is the 4th seed They could play a team they have beaten already.
Hypothetical seeds
#1 Warroad
# 2 EGF
#3 Park
#4 Bemidji
#5 TRF
#6 CROX
# 7 LOW
#8 Kitt Cent.

# 3 park would play # 6 CROX
Not every team makes the section 8 tournament. those bottom teams have to play a play-in game.
Play in is as follows:
#11 @ #6
#10 @ #7
#9 @ #8

The #8 & #9 seed game is going to be a good one to watch. RLF and Kittson perhaps?

What about 11 & 6?

Flin Flon · Post by **Flin Flon** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:41 am

Elliot are you sure 11vs 6 is a play in game?

newsguy35 · Post by **newsguy35** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:42 am

elliott70 wrote:
newsguy35 wrote:
Flin Flon wrote: Hypothetical seeds
#1 Warroad
# 2 EGF
#3 Park
#4 Bemidji
#5 TRF
#6 CROX
# 7 LOW
#8 Kitt Cent.

# 3 park would play # 6 CROX
Not every team makes the section 8 tournament. those bottom teams have to play a play-in game.
Play in is as follows:
#11 @ #6
#10 @ #7
#9 @ #8

The #8 & #9 seed game is going to be a good one to watch. RLF and Kittson perhaps?
What about 11 & 6?

It depends on what teams show up to play I guess... I dont think there is a guarenteed win for any of the play in teams but at the same point in time there is a ton of parity from the top teams to the bottom teams. It will also depend on where certain teams are placed. I think RLF has a chance at making some noise if the goaltending comes around. They play a very physical game that may take some teams by suprise.

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:43 am

the #6 would score 11
the #11 would score 6

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:46 am

Flin Flon wrote:Elliot are you sure 11vs 6 is a play in game?

Pretty sure... 11 teams need to eliminate 3.
6,7&8 play 11,10&9.

Crookston vs Bagley
Crookston wins by the score of 11 to 6, according to a pretty good source.

newsguy35 · Post by **newsguy35** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:49 am

elliott70 wrote:
Flin Flon wrote:Elliot are you sure 11vs 6 is a play in game?
Pretty sure... 11 teams need to eliminate 3.
6,7&8 play 11,10&9.

Crookston vs Bagley
Crookston wins by the score of 11 to 6, according to a pretty good source.

Very good source? I am not so sure how happy certain coaches would be with allowing that many goals. I sure hope that all the play in games would be closer than a score like that...

Either way, I only see 2 teams coming out fo the play in games that could do something past that game, RLF and Kittson.

elliott70 · Post by **elliott70** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:56 am

newsguy35 wrote:
elliott70 wrote:
Flin Flon wrote:Elliot are you sure 11vs 6 is a play in game?
Pretty sure... 11 teams need to eliminate 3.
6,7&8 play 11,10&9.

Crookston vs Bagley
Crookston wins by the score of 11 to 6, according to a pretty good source.
Very good source? I am not so sure how happy certain coaches would be with allowing that many goals. I sure hope that all the play in games would be closer than a score like that...

Either way, I only see 2 teams coming out fo the play in games that could do something past that game, RLF and Kittson.

Shanty's post about 3 up fropm here.

RLF or Kittson at #8 against Warroad. No chance.
Crookston at #6 vs Park Rapids, Bemidji or TRF; perhaps.
LOW against EGF; uh nope.

State Champ 97 · Post by **State Champ 97** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 12:02 pm

newsguy35 wrote:
elliott70 wrote:
Flin Flon wrote:Elliot are you sure 11vs 6 is a play in game?
Pretty sure... 11 teams need to eliminate 3.
6,7&8 play 11,10&9.

Crookston vs Bagley
Crookston wins by the score of 11 to 6, according to a pretty good source.
Very good source? I am not so sure how happy certain coaches would be with allowing that many goals. I sure hope that all the play in games would be closer than a score like that...

Either way, I only see 2 teams coming out fo the play in games that could do something past that game, RLF and Kittson.

Here's one from a better source. It wouldn't be that close. Not this year.

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Tue Jan 15, 2008 2:23 pm

elliott70 wrote:
Right now I believe the coaches vote would go something like...
1. Warroad
2. EGF
3. Bemidji or PR
4. Bemidji or PR
5. TRF
6. Crookston
7. LOW
8. Hallock
9. RLF
10. Walker
11. Bagley

Now that I've had a chance to digest this, I'd say the season comes down to just two unplayed contests

TRF @ PR 1/24: PR believes they'll be playing for the #2 on this evening, in actuality they'll be playing to hold onto the #3. They'd really have to throw the bolts to TRF and Crox to jump EGF.

KC @ Crox 1/24: A KC win entirely reshuffles #6-#9

EGF and TRF have yet to play but they'll splitsky and all will wash.