#4 Duluth East vs Cretin

chester1991 · Post by **chester1991** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 10:37 am

Upset Cretin 3 Duluth East 2 OT

HShockeywatcher · Post by **HShockeywatcher** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 10:46 am

It's always fun to see Cretin lose:
East 5
Cretin 2

youngblood08 · Post by **youngblood08** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 10:49 am

Interesting match-up.

I like DE 4 - CDH 2. I think DE is the better team, IF they play hockey. They aren't going to get the 3 blind mice reffing this one. CDH has a nice PP. It would be nice to see Zimmerman dominate a game.

DCwildcats · Post by **DCwildcats** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:01 am

Should be the best first round game - I'm going with an upset: C/D-H 4 Duluth East 3

Post by **karl(east)** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:09 am

I'll admit CDH is the team I know the least about of the 8 at state. To that end, it would be very nice if someone who follows the team could give a nice description of strengths, weaknesses, and style of play. That'd allow me to get a better feel for this matchup.

That said, this is one of the two 1st-round opponents I was hoping East would draw. This by no means assures victory; it'll probably be a good game.

HSH1212 · Post by **HSH1212** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:12 am

I think a lot of people are underestimating the ability of East. I don't think I seen a team this year, that pounds so many shots on goalies, and establishes such a relentless forecheck. Granted, East doesn't score a lot, but they are a force. The only thing stopping the Hounds from winning this game, is whether or not they will score on their opportunies, because they will probably outshot Cretin 2-1.
My score:

Hounds: 3
Cretin: 1

tardy4mr.hockey · Post by **tardy4mr.hockey** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:28 am

should be the best game of round one! hound 4 cdh 3

major4 · Post by **major4** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 11:33 am

could be a great match-up east's d is tough...key will be cretins forwards..having the game at 8 is great for both teams lots of fans and lots of scouts....

Lucia4President · Post by **Lucia4President** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:06 pm

Duluth East 4
Cretin 1

starmvp · Post by **starmvp** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:13 pm

Duluth East- 4
Cretin- 3

hshckfan08 · Post by **hshckfan08** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:20 pm

East-3
Cretin-0

grindiangrad-80 · Post by **grindiangrad-80** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:37 pm

East 2
CDH 1
East needs to stay out of the penalty box.
If they do, they might win it all.

minnesotaice · Post by **minnesotaice** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:51 pm

This game will be fun to watch.
I still think East will prove too much for the Raiders.
Give me DE 3 (empty netter) CDH 1

HockeyMN1 · Post by **HockeyMN1** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:56 pm

I'm gonna take Cretin in the upset 2-1. They are on a roll and are the unknown in this year's tourney. I bet they take this one.

HoundHockeyForever · Post by **HoundHockeyForever** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 1:28 pm

This was one of the two teams I was hoping East would draw as well. Although I don't have any idea how CDH plays, I did check to see common opponents:

DENFELD
CDH: W 5- 2 11/28
East: W 2-0 1/13
This was CDH's first game btw, and East did not play well this game, if I remember correctly.

BRECK
CDH: L 1 - 4 12/31
East: L 2 - 4 12/29
Two days apart, one more goal scored by East. I think East spent a considerable amount of time in the box this game.

FOREST LAKE
CDH: W 3 - 0 1/3, W 2 - 1 2/5
East: W 6 - 0 1/27, W 3 - 2 OT 2/28
Each team played FL twice this year, and East outshot FL handily in both their wins, although the second came during the section tournament. East scored 9 goals v FL, while CDH scored 5.

STILLWATER
CDH: T 4 - 4 1/8, W 2 - 1 2/7
East: W 7 - 2 2/14
This is interesting because CDH played Stillwater one week before East did. It looks as if East had a little less trouble with Stillwater.

WHITE BEAR LAKE
CDH: L 2 - 4 1/15, W 5 - 3 2/14
East: W 6 - 3 1/17
CDH lost to WBL two days before East beat WBL. This could have been because WBL was worn out from a hard fought win over CDH, or East just played better and beat them. Then again, CDH beat WBL a month later.

HASTINGS
CDH: W 10 - 3 12/18, W 8 - 3 1/29
East: W 8 - 1 2/17
Both teams seemed to be able to walk around Hastings this year.

So... if we throw out the Hastings games.
CDH is 5-2-1 vs the other five teams.
East is 5-1.

CDH played Stillwater and WBL twice, avenging an earlier tie and loss, the reason why they played 8 games vs the five teams, rather than just six.
The only team both teams lost to is Breck, other than that both CDH and East beat Denfeld, Forest Lake, Stillwater, and WBL.

I think this game will be a very interesting matchup.

WBLHockeyfan04 · Post by **WBLHockeyfan04** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 1:55 pm

Duluth East is the deeper team, but CDH is playing very well right now. They have good size, and have been getting solid goaltending. Alt is a stud on defense, and seems like he's back at 100%. It seems like both teams are playing at their best, but I'll give the edge to East. I think CDH will stuggle to get to the net against East's D.

dulutheastfan · Post by **dulutheastfan** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 1:55 pm

should be interesting but I still think East will win

East-3
Cretin-2

joycer10 · Post by **joycer10** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 2:12 pm

Duluth East 4
CD-H 2

it'll be tied after 2 but I think East will be too strong for the Raiders in the end.

wtbearlk1111 · Post by **wtbearlk1111** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 2:47 pm

Cretin will take care of the hounds hate to see a private win but it against duluth so i'll say
5-2 cretin

oldmansundays123 · Post by **oldmansundays123** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 2:54 pm

karl(east) wrote:I'll admit CDH is the team I know the least about of the 8 at state. To that end, it would be very nice if someone who follows the team could give a nice description of strengths, weaknesses, and style of play. That'd allow me to get a better feel for this matchup.

That said, this is one of the two 1st-round opponents I was hoping East would draw. This by no means assures victory; it'll probably be a good game.

Strengths
-This years team has one main difference from last years team. Instead of just having one player (bohrer) score all their goals they have spread the scoring out pretty evenly between three lines.
1st line- led by senior forward Ben Mcclelan who had a 30+ point season. also Benny is coming off a game winning goal vs AV.
2nd line- Very solid offensive focused forwards. Relatively young kids with two sophomores and a junior. Expect to here about this lines scoring potential in the next couple years
3rd line- senior line led by Tommy Zimmerman who has a very dangerous shot. Other highlights include Mike Bangs who has strong scoring potential.
Defense- Old school defensive group. focus more on protecting goalie then scoring points. Alt is dangerous from anywhere on the ice.

Weaknesses
streaky play throughout the season. Big kids that can be beat by small forwards. Also a fairly young group with Zimmerman being the only player with state tourney experience.

EHSHack · Post by **EHSHack** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 2:58 pm

wtbearlk1111 wrote:Cretin will take care of the hounds hate to see a private win but it against duluth so i'll say
5-2 cretin

Don't worry we'll just play like we did against your team.

mj79 · Post by **mj79** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 3:02 pm

EHSHack wrote:
wtbearlk1111 wrote:Cretin will take care of the hounds hate to see a private win but it against duluth so i'll say
5-2 cretin
Don't worry we'll just play like we did against your team.

ha...

wtbearlk1111 · Post by **wtbearlk1111** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 3:08 pm

ehshack when you lose you will just make up some excuses for your loss like against century

mj79 · Post by **mj79** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 3:10 pm

wtbearlk1111 wrote:ehshack when you lose you will just make up some excuses for your loss like against century

well at least you guys wont have to make another excuse why you didnt make it past the state 1/4's

breakout · Post by **breakout** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 3:28 pm

HoundHockeyForever wrote:This was one of the two teams I was hoping East would draw as well. Although I don't have any idea how CDH plays, I did check to see common opponents:

DENFELD
CDH: W 5- 2 11/28
East: W 2-0 1/13
This was CDH's first game btw, and East did not play well this game, if I remember correctly.

BRECK
CDH: L 1 - 4 12/31
East: L 2 - 4 12/29
Two days apart, one more goal scored by East. I think East spent a considerable amount of time in the box this game.

FOREST LAKE
CDH: W 3 - 0 1/3, W 2 - 1 2/5
East: W 6 - 0 1/27, W 3 - 2 OT 2/28
Each team played FL twice this year, and East outshot FL handily in both their wins, although the second came during the section tournament. East scored 9 goals v FL, while CDH scored 5.

STILLWATER
CDH: T 4 - 4 1/8, W 2 - 1 2/7
East: W 7 - 2 2/14
This is interesting because CDH played Stillwater one week before East did. It looks as if East had a little less trouble with Stillwater.

WHITE BEAR LAKE
CDH: L 2 - 4 1/15, W 5 - 3 2/14
East: W 6 - 3 1/17
CDH lost to WBL two days before East beat WBL. This could have been because WBL was worn out from a hard fought win over CDH, or East just played better and beat them. Then again, CDH beat WBL a month later.

HASTINGS
CDH: W 10 - 3 12/18, W 8 - 3 1/29
East: W 8 - 1 2/17
Both teams seemed to be able to walk around Hastings this year.

So... if we throw out the Hastings games.
CDH is 5-2-1 vs the other five teams.
East is 5-1.

CDH played Stillwater and WBL twice, avenging an earlier tie and loss, the reason why they played 8 games vs the five teams, rather than just six.
The only team both teams lost to is Breck, other than that both CDH and East beat Denfeld, Forest Lake, Stillwater, and WBL.

I think this game will be a very interesting matchup.

Some would say I have a lot of time on my hands