YES: It Can Happen

golden · Post by **golden** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 9:54 pm

With a year under his belt, I see our new captain leading us to calmer waters, and larger loots in the years ahead. At least till his kid graduates... A winning record? Yes, It can happen.

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:47 pm

The Fleet of Eights took a pounding tonight but they fulfilled the tough role of being the first ones in. Some of the top seeds ran their motors pretty hard churning out double digit goal totals and robust shot counts. The #1's have been softened for the next fleet.

#8 Bloomington Kennedy 13-3 loss
#8 Park 6-2 loss
#8 Cooper 14-1 loss
#8 LeCrescent 12-2 loss
#8 Redwood Valley 4-0 loss
#8 Princeton 8-1 loss
#8 Eveleth 6-0 loss
#8 Crookston 7-0 loss

All is not lost, The Fleet is still solvent as four vessels remain, including the four big Guns, Irondale, Richfield, Simley, and NSP.

Individually the fight, united they stand.

YES: It Can Happen

Neutron 14 · Post by **Neutron 14** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:09 am

Well the Widows of the Fleet of Eights have company today as the bells also toll for the entire Fleet of Sevens that saw action last night, and the Fleet of Sixes, and the Fleet of Fives. The 'Dogs got dogged thats for sure.

Govs93 · Post by **Govs93** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:27 am

Neutron 14 wrote:Well the Widows of the Fleet of Eights have company today as the bells also toll for the entire Fleet of Sevens that saw action last night, and the Fleet of Sixes, and the Fleet of Fives. The 'Dogs got dogged thats for sure.

Only four more 8's have a shot. It may be time to navigate against the tide toward the 7's... whoever they may be!

DENIED · Post by **DENIED** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:44 am

Don't forget about the (10 seed) St. Michael-Albertville

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:48 am

A convoy that was once 16 strong has been reduced to 4. The Fleet of Eights, damaged but not broken, have their remaining "A" vessels going to sea this evening.

#8 Simley vs. #1 St. Thomas Academy
#8 Richfield vs. #1 Blake

YES: It Can Happen

The Big Guns of the Eighth Fleet are still coming. I see Richfield, Irondale, NSP,
and Simley. And YES, that is the USS St. Paul Johnson that has joined the
formation. The Big Seeded fleets seem to be forming an alliance.

packerboy · Post by **packerboy** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:41 am

Hopefully the fleet doesnt run into any of these.

Not even the cowplow would save the day.

Can't Never Tried · Post by **Can't Never Tried** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:44 am

packerboy wrote:Hopefully the fleet doesnt run into any of these.

Not even the cowplow would save the day.

Looks like the USS Hornet!

BIAFP · Post by **BIAFP** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:54 am

Can't Never Tried wrote:
packerboy wrote:Hopefully the fleet doesnt run into any of these.

Not even the cowplow would save the day.

Looks like the USS Hornet!

It does resemble the USS Hornet as they are both starting to go under

Can't Never Tried · Post by **Can't Never Tried** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:59 am

BIAFP wrote:
Can't Never Tried wrote:
packerboy wrote:Hopefully the fleet doesnt run into any of these.

Not even the cowplow would save the day.

Looks like the USS Hornet!
It does resemble the USS Hornet as they are both starting to go under

Only to periscope depth

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:33 pm

The USS Rochester Lourdes steams out of port.

Neutron 14 · Post by **Neutron 14** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:35 pm

Irishmans Shanty wrote:

The USS Rochester Lourdes steams out of port.

Cue Gordon Lightfoot...

Govs93 · Post by **Govs93** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 12:40 pm

Neutron 14 wrote:
Irishmans Shanty wrote:

The USS Rochester Lourdes steams out of port.
Cue Gordon Lightfoot...

That ain't right!

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 1:19 pm

Govs93 wrote:
Neutron 14 wrote:
Irishmans Shanty wrote:

The USS Rochester Lourdes steams out of port.
Cue Gordon Lightfoot...

That ain't right!

There's a little Low pressure trough, also known as New Prague that will be blowing in on the 23rd affecting the fate of the USS Lourdes

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 4:55 pm

Great Moments in 8 Seed History

Only 22 years or 8,000 some days ago the 8th seeded Spuds knocked out the undefeated, top seeded Warroad Warriors from Section 8 play. The Warriors avenged that early exit in 1986 with a sectional crown in '87, but it is proof that YES: It Can Happen.

Only four more shots left in '08.

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:31 pm

Bad news from the front, it is confirmed one of the Big Guns from the Eighth Fleet has gone down. Early accounts report they gave 'em H.E. double hockey sticks before it happened. Another great chapter in 8 Seed History has been written.

The Diesel Fires aboard the USS Richfield
are visible on the Horizon just before it went
down after a 2 plus hour exchange with the
USS Blake.

Still no word on the USS Simley.

YES: It Can Happen

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:47 pm

More bad news from the front. The final "A" Class vessel and Eighth Fleet Big Gun, the USS Simley has gone down.

The last moments of the Simley before
it went down

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:33 am

The Fleet of Eights began this oddysey with 16 strong vessels but only 2 remain. Most say it is over, but I believe tomorrow will be our finest moment.

#8 North St. Paul vs. #1 Hill-Murray
#8 Irondale vs. #1 Centennial

YES: It Can Happen

schwang17 · Post by **schwang17** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 1:04 am

Irishmans Shanty wrote:The Fleet of Eights began this oddysey with 16 strong vessels but only 2 remain. Most say it is over, but I believe tomorrow will be our finest moment.

#8 North St. Paul vs. #1 Hill-Murray
#8 Irondale vs. #1 Centennial

YES: It Can Happen

Not Lookin' Like It's Gonna Happen

who_b_dat · Post by **who_b_dat** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 1:10 am

Hill and Cent will no doubt execute a final domination of the seas. Get out the white flags and surrender now ... and keep reciting the Geneva Convention.

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 7:33 am

In addition to the Fleet of Eights, we have otherHappening games to keep an eye on today.

(7) St. Paul Johnson vs. (2) Roseville
(7) Rogers vs. (2)Champlin Park
(6) Tartan vs. (3) White Bear Lake
(4) New Prague vs. (1)Rochester Lourdes
(4) Marshall vs. (1) New Ulm
(4) Hermantown vs. (1) St. Cloud Cathedral
Buffalo vs. Roseau (26-0)

YES: It Can Happen

Can't Never Tried · Post by **Can't Never Tried** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 7:46 am

Irishmans Shanty wrote:In addition to the Fleet of Eights, we have otherHappening games to keep an eye on today.

(7) St. Paul Johnson vs. (2) Roseville
(7) Rogers vs. (2)Champlin Park
(6) Tartan vs. (3) White Bear Lake
(4) New Prague vs. (1)Rochester Lourdes
(4) Marshall vs. (1) New Ulm
(4) Hermantown vs. (1) St. Cloud Cathedral
Buffalo vs. Roseau (26-0)

YES: It Can Happen

And here we have a true member of the fleet.....USS Rogers (DD-876)

Not as big as the rest but just the right size to slip past the Rebel blockade.

Yes It Can Happen!

Irishmans Shanty · Post by **Irishmans Shanty** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 8:17 am

What time does the puck drop for Rogers/Champlin?

The USS Irondale, The USS NSP, The USS Rogers, The USS Johnson, and
The USS New Prague will see action today and look to make it Happen.

YES: It Can Happen

sachishi4 · Post by **sachishi4** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 10:57 am

lets go buffalo!

Neutron 14 · Post by **Neutron 14** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 11:13 am

This craft aptly named "Seasons Over" is following the fleet to pick up survivors. For some reason, it appears to be following the USS Rogers...