Sparlimb wrote:
And FSN, figure out how to televise as many section finals as you can!
I couldn't agree more w/ you Sparlimb!
Drive and watch those we can in person, and then set up camp at home to watch the rest! Getting to state, for some teams, is the the epitomy of the season, and many leave nothing on the ice in the section finals.
This would be a great addition to the FSN HS hockey televised package!
Wasn't FSN supposed to televise a couple section finals at Mariucci but then the decision makers in those sections pulled the plug on it? Can't blame FSN for that.
Gopher Blog wrote:Wasn't FSN supposed to televise a couple section finals at Mariucci but then the decision makers in those sections pulled the plug on it? Can't blame FSN for that.
I believe that was the case two years ago and they threatened to show the 4AA final last year which they didn't. Seems they need to figure out a way to get those games on tv. The two section finals at Mariucci this past year (BSM-Tonka and Edina-Burnsville) were the two best section finals I have personally seen in a long time. And I would sure like to see a 7AA final sometime, but the chances of me driving to Duluth to do it aren't real good. But 5 years ago no one would have thought we'd ever have high school hockey on tv at all. So I'm guessing it is coming. I'm more looking forward to 45 figuring out how to show the games in HD. That would rock!
jacket08 wrote:Hibbing Blue Jackets at home against the Blue Devils from Virginia.... great rink, great place to watch a game that has the makings for a good one.
I have to agree with that. Actually, I wouldn't mind seeing any game between Grand Rapids, Hibbing, or Virginia. All have been great games over the last few years. East/Cloquet would be tough to top as far as rivalry games go.
O-townClown wrote:Last year there were a lot of complaints when the Fox Sports North list came out. I'm assuming they will have games on TV again this year.
Who do you want to see?
Rules:
*Can't vote for "your team" (we understand you hope they get on TV)
*Okay to name a rivalry with both teams if you think that adds to it
I'll start. I doubt it will happen but I'd like to see Shattuck-St. Mary's. Also Hopkins assuming Boyd and Fons are there. (I haven't followed all the threads.) Plus Centennial, who won Bantams a few years back.
Two good range games...
Two good Lake games...
A couple good SEC games...
Elk River vs Anoka, w/ a camera on the crowd...
A good Southern MN game... Lourdes/West/Albert Lea or Mayo/Century...
Cathedral vs Little Falls...
Edina vs Hill...
Roseau vs Moorhead...
grindiangrad-80 wrote:I think that all the section championships would be large television draws.
I would think it would be a great warm up to the state tournament.
Good point, to this day I still don't understand why they don't do that.....
grindiangrad-80 wrote:I think that all the section championships would be large television draws.
I would think it would be a great warm up to the state tournament.
ESPN did this with the LLWS. It originally was just the final on ABC. Then it was the whole tournament on ESPN. Then it went to the qualifiers as well. Nice idea. I hope it happens.
HOFam'r wrote:Buffalo vs Roseau...at Buffalo Civic Center...
I have to agree, that is a dream match up
I am going with Roseau vs. Warroad. No matter what, it's a war on ice, great crowd and great rivalry.
Cannot disagree with that match up...bottom line is the bottom line...costs alot more to drive the bus up to the edge of the earth than it does to Buffalo...only thing good about Roseau other than their hockey team is that the bar is only 50 steps from the arena door...not that I condone drinking but it sure does ease the pain of having to look at the female Roseau fans:)
HOFam'r wrote:costs alot more to drive the bus up to the edge of the earth than it does to Buffalo.
It also costs a lot more to drive to Wrigley Field than it does to the Metrodome. Given the choice, which would you rather see? They've gone north in the past, and I'm sure they will a time or two this season as well. You're not writing the check to get them up there!
Your fervor for Buffalo hockey is duly noted though, HOF... Just not sure the rest of the state is on board with you - we're all Rogers fans.
Besides, ultimately I'm sure we'll all watch whatever FSN is willing to give.
Edina vs. Centennial
Blaine vs. Centennial
White Bear vs. Hill Murray
Edina vs. Hill Murray
Edina vs. Holy Angels
Breck vs. St. Thomas Academy
Grand Rapids vs. Duluth East
Duluth East vs. Cloquet
Minnetonka vs. Benilde
A few games off to top of my head that should be fun games to watch.