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State AA Semi 3/13: [3] Blaine vs [2] Eden Prairie
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:53 pm
by HSH1212
Blaine (25-3-1) takes on Eden Prairie (26-3-0) in the semi finals of the State Class A boys hockey tournament. Who wins?
Date: Friday, March 13
Time: 6:00
Place: Xcel Energy Center
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:55 pm
by Mr.swampdonky
This might be THE best game. I predict Ep wins with solid goaltending.
Ep3
Blaine2
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:14 pm
by BodyShots
If that was a typical performance by EP against HM, then I will have to pick Blaine in this one. This was my first time seeing EP, and I got to admit, I was expecting a lot more. Were they just nervous being young?
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:25 pm
by publicschoolpride
Have to go with EP in this one.
Blaine relies on dumping the puck and creating turnovers with their impressive forecheck as their main source for offensive opportunities. Eden Prarie's defense led by Nick Leddy have proved to be very efficient in handling the puck and making outlet passes.
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:31 pm
by MrBoDangles
Blaine 6-2
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:38 pm
by MNHockey75
I have no clue who will win this one. I have a feeling Blaine will come though, but I like this Eagles team. Triple OT!!!
Bengals - 2
Eagles - 3
3 OT
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:41 pm
by h20
Willmar will win,, both coaches are grads from Willmar
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:43 pm
by HMWDBRY
Blaine -4
EP-2
Blaine looked very impressive against Rochester.
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:45 pm
by Mr.swampdonky
HMWDBRY wrote:Blaine -4
EP-2
Blaine looked very impressive against Rochester.
But again that was Rochester
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:50 pm
by HockeyMN1
Mr.swampdonky wrote:HMWDBRY wrote:Blaine -4
EP-2
Blaine looked very impressive against Rochester.
But again that was Rochester
Everyone looks impressive vs. Rochester. EP had the hardest first round draw and pulled through in the clutch. They certinley didn't play their best and it was a good experience for the young sophomores. I think they will be a little more calm and sharp tomorrow and pull out a 4-2 win.
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 5:54 pm
by minnesotaice
3-1 Blaine, with Leddy scoring the lone goal for EP
Harper looked good today.
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:05 pm
by HockeyMN1
MrBoDangles wrote:Blaine 6-2
HA, Ford's a BIT better than that
Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:11 pm
by starmvp
EP- 4
Blaine- 3
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:14 am
by BIGSEXY
HockeyMN1 wrote:MrBoDangles wrote:Blaine 6-2
HA, Ford's a BIT better than that
Is he that much better than Brett Larson?
Bengals 3
Eagles 2
Harper will stone wall Mr. Hockey enough times to pull it out. Should be an awesome game though, can't wait.
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:14 am
by tardy4mr.hockey
bengals 5-2 (EN)
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:55 am
by MnPride2
Blaine 3-0,Frish and the Bug have fun...Harpers on a roll
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:49 am
by starmvp
MnPride2 wrote:Blaine 3-0,Frish and the Bug have fun...Harpers on a roll
Shutting out EP would be an accomplishment
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:12 am
by FREDFLINTSTONE
BIGSEXY wrote:HockeyMN1 wrote:MrBoDangles wrote:Blaine 6-2
HA, Ford's a BIT better than that
Is he that much better than Brett Larson?
YES
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:03 pm
by greyhoundsnation27
The thing I noticed yesterday is how good Eden Prairie was a breaking out of their own zone. However, once they got in the offensive zone, teamwork went out the window and they started depending on one-on-one moves. I can count on one hand the number of times Leddy passed the puck in the offensive zone. They dodged one against Hill, they won't against Blaine.
4-2 Bengals
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 2:35 pm
by husky40
BENGALS TAKING IT HOME BABY!!!! Dave has they boys rolling....
ill take Blaine 7-1!!!!!!
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 2:59 pm
by minnesotaice
This game will probably be the best game of the Tournament.
GO Bengals!!!
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:15 pm
by FREDFLINTSTONE
So lets see, the Bungles beat Rockchester by 5, and the Bungles are going to beat EP by 6. I know what else you can beat.
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 4:31 pm
by Nostalgic Nerd
BodyShots wrote:If that was a typical performance by EP against HM, then I will have to pick Blaine in this one. This was my first time seeing EP, and I got to admit, I was expecting a lot more. Were they just nervous being young?
After Hill started coming back, I never got the impression they were in a sense of urgency. Leddy was far too passive about going from D to O.
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:24 pm
by MnPride2
starmvp wrote:MnPride2 wrote:Blaine 3-0,Frish and the Bug have fun...Harpers on a roll
Shutting out EP would be an accomplishment
Yes it "will" be...GO BLUE!!!!
Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:26 pm
by viewfromthetop
Neither team was that impressive yesterday. If HM had made a couple of passes they would have won vs EP. Blaine just coasted in their win. Both teams have some top notch players, just didn't open up yesterday. Looking forward to a more entertaining game tonight but it could be a very defensive battle. HOPE NOT.
Blaine 3-2