8A

[hockeyfan23]

Anyone know what sort of seedings we will be looking at for 8a?

[low66]

warroad
trf
egf
low
crox
Kc
Park rapids
RLF
bagley
walker

[SiouxRecruit]

warroad
trf
egf
low
crox
Kc
Park rapids
RLF
bagley
walker

??

[MNHockey75]

Something like this:

1. Warroad
2. Thief River Falls
3. East Grand Forks
4. Lake of the Woods
5. Kittson Central
6. Park Rapids
7. Crookston
8. Red Lake Falls
9. Bagley
10. Walker

[Goal]

[quote="MNHockey75"]Something like this:

1. Warroad
2. Thief River Falls
3. East Grand Forks
4. Lake of the Woods
5. Kittson Central
6. Park Rapids
7. Crookston
8. Red Lake Falls
9. Bagley
10. Walker[/quote]
I would guess Kittson will be 4 and LOW 5. A couple of games tonight could effect how the seeding goes. TRF and EGF play tonight which should determine the 2 seed. RLF and Crox play tonight if RLF wins they could have an argument for the 7 seed, but Crox's win over TRF probably will get them the 7 seed. The seeding meeting is Wednesday so we should find out the offical seeds Wednesday afternoon.

[SiouxRecruit]

I don't see how PR won't get the # 1 seed, I mean come on
I'm not going to attempt to guess the seedings cause something crazy usually happens at those "meetings".

[MNHockey75]

After tonight, I gotta believe they're gonna look like this...

1. Warroad
2. Thief River Falls
3. East Grand Forks
4. Lake of the Woods
5. Kittson Central
6. Park Rapids
7. Crookston
8. Red Lake Falls
9. Bagley
10. Walker

It all depends on how the coaches feel about Park Rapids because I know they're better than the two teams ahead of them.

[HShockeywatcher]

After tonight, I gotta believe they're gonna look like this...

1. Warroad
2. Thief River Falls
3. East Grand Forks
4. Lake of the Woods
5. Kittson Central
6. Park Rapids
7. Crookston
8. Red Lake Falls
9. Bagley
10. Walker

It all depends on how the coaches feel about Park Rapids because I know they're better than the two teams ahead of them.

Do you think the Crookston loss really hits TRF that hard? They are 1-0-1 against the unanimous #3 team while Warroad is 1-1. TRF did better against Roseau, beat LOW by the same score and also won the most recent of the head to head match ups. My hat would go to TRF personally. What politics are in the section? Voting Warroad #2 gives them 2 realistic shots at getting beat...

[mn miracle man]

After tonight, I gotta believe they're gonna look like this...

1. Warroad
2. Thief River Falls
3. East Grand Forks
4. Lake of the Woods
5. Kittson Central
6. Park Rapids
7. Crookston
8. Red Lake Falls
9. Bagley
10. Walker

It all depends on how the coaches feel about Park Rapids because I know they're better than the two teams ahead of them.

Do you think the Crookston loss really hits TRF that hard? They are 1-0-1 against the unanimous #3 team while Warroad is 1-1. TRF did better against Roseau, beat LOW by the same score and also won the most recent of the head to head match ups. My hat would go to TRF personally. What politics are in the section? Voting Warroad #2 gives them 2 realistic shots at getting beat...

I believe it definitely ties into the equation, Warroad stubbed their toe against EGF (the #3) but then trounced them up in Warroad 12-4. TRF lost to Crookston (the #6-7) in TRF, and won 4-1 at Crox while Warroad beat them pretty decisively in 5-1 and 7-1 decisions. As for TRF doing better against Roseau, I don't get your logic. Warroad beat Roseau 5-2 in their barn then lost 7-3, however TRF lost both games (6-3, 3-2). Lastly, not including tonights WHS/LOW matchup, Warroad beat the Bears 8-0 as the Prowlers won 4-0, actually doubling their goal total, not the "same score." So while taking this all into account, they are 1-1 head to head both 2-1 games, and I would think Warroad should get the slight edge, but we will see tomorrow after the seeding meeting!

[TheDon]

Thank goodness for miracleman providing some accurate information...goodness sakes hsbasketballwatcher, the credibility of your rankings takes a big hit after that post...

[25 sheet power]

____________TRF________WARROAD
ROSEAU:_____6-3 L_________7-3L
ROSEAU:_____3-2 L_________5-2W
BEMIDJI:_____3-2 W_________6-3W
MOORHEAD:__4-2 L __________5-3W
CROX:_______4-1 W__________7-1W
CROX:_______1-0 L___________5-1W
EGF:_________6-4 W__________2-1L
EGF:_________2-2 T__________12-4W
DULU DEN:____4-1 W_________5-1W
DULU MAR:____3-2 L__________6-2W

[spectator]

1 Warroad :

2 Thief River falls

3 East Grand Forks

4 Kittson County Central

5 Lake Of The Woods

6 Park Rapids

7Crookston

8 Red Lake Falls

9 Bagley

10 walker

and that is the way they will play it , like it or not

[Goal]

I watched Warroad beat Red Lake Falls 9-3 last night and was a bit suprised with a few things. Warroad was lucky Red Lake Falls didn't show up to play in the 1st period, because after the 1st it was a very even game with RLF even outplaying Warroad in the 2nd. Warroads top line scored all but 2 of the goals and was dominant at times. The thing that really suprised me was how undisciplined Warroad was they took a number of bad penalties and got away with a number of dirty hits. Nelson was roughed up a bit on clean hits and couldn't deal with it, at one time he was lucky he wasn't called for intent to injure as he came out of the penalty box and took a run at a player to throw a big elbow at the blue line while the puck was in the corner. The goaltending on both ends was poor. After seeing Warroad last night they will really need to be smart and get some guys to step up if the want to make it to the X.

[25 sheet power]

LOL warroad after the 1st warroad went to 5 lines. may have something to do with the rlf playing so much better? also the reffing was a joke RLF was a small team and the reffs were clearly looking out for the lil guys. The 3rd penalty on nelson is the only one that was a penalty. Nelson scored on all but maybe 4 shifts he had in the game. But sure we can go with they were out playing them.........

[Goal]

The majority of the play was in the Warroad end the 2nd period. Warroad was lucky they didn't have more penalties against them. There is no doubt Warroad was the better team, but it looked like a different team out there for RLF in the 2nd period. I only saw Warroad using 3 lines until a few minutes into the 3rd when they finally started playing a 4th line and rested that top line a little bit. Even the radio announcers agreed that Warroad wasn't very smart and very undisciplined, including Warroad's own announcers.

[25 sheet power]

The majority of the play was in the Warroad end the 2nd period. Warroad was lucky they didn't have more penalties against them. There is no doubt Warroad was the better team, but it looked like a different team out there for RLF in the 2nd period. I only saw Warroad using 3 lines until a few minutes into the 3rd when they finally started playing a 4th line and rested that top line a little bit. Even the radio announcers agreed that Warroad wasn't very smart and very undisciplined, including Warroad's own announcers.

I am in no way saying warroad played well. but they took 30 mins in penalties. and u clearly do not know who anyone on the team is but nelson. so I doubt you would realize that they were going with all lines after the 1st. all of the 2nd and 3rd.

[SiouxRecruit]

EGF tonight!.....good luck to PR!....who's all going to the games tonight?

[MNHockey75]

The majority of the play was in the Warroad end the 2nd period. Warroad was lucky they didn't have more penalties against them. There is no doubt Warroad was the better team, but it looked like a different team out there for RLF in the 2nd period. I only saw Warroad using 3 lines until a few minutes into the 3rd when they finally started playing a 4th line and rested that top line a little bit. Even the radio announcers agreed that Warroad wasn't very smart and very undisciplined, including Warroad's own announcers.

I am in no way saying warroad played well. but they took 30 mins in penalties. and u clearly do not know who anyone on the team is but nelson. so I doubt you would realize that they were going with all lines after the 1st. all of the 2nd and 3rd.

Just a few stats:
-Shots were 10-8 Warroad in the 2nd.
-After the first period Warroad outscored RLF 4-3.
-Final shots 36-20 Warroad.
-Warroad's first line scored all but 1 goal. I wasn't there but that doesn't sound like rolling 5 lines. Which is impossible, by the way.

I'm not worried about Warroad because they will soundly beat KCC but they have to play better to beat TRF (assuming they get there).

[MNHockey75]

Predictions tonight:

PR - 3
EGF - 5

EGF has home ice, and they're playing alot better down the stretch.

CRX - 1
TRF - 4 eng

TRF will not lose this game. Crookston will be lucky to get a goal, but it will be tight as always.

[Goal]

[quote="MNHockey75"][quote="25 sheet power"][quote="Goal"]The majority of the play was in the Warroad end the 2nd period. Warroad was lucky they didn't have more penalties against them. There is no doubt Warroad was the better team, but it looked like a different team out there for RLF in the 2nd period. I only saw Warroad using 3 lines until a few minutes into the 3rd when they finally started playing a 4th line and rested that top line a little bit. Even the radio announcers agreed that Warroad wasn't very smart and very undisciplined, including Warroad's own announcers. [/quote]

I am in no way saying warroad played well. but they took 30 mins in penalties. and u clearly do not know who anyone on the team is but nelson. so I doubt you would realize that they were going with all lines after the 1st. all of the 2nd and 3rd.[/quote]

I am pretty sure Warroad didn't really start rolling 4 lines until the 3rd, because that is when Stokstopf was taken off the top line and played on another line. They may have wanted to roll 4 lines earlier, but didn't because of penalties.

Just a few stats:
-Shots were 10-8 Warroad in the 2nd.
-After the first period Warroad outscored RLF 4-3.
-Final shots 36-20 Warroad.
-Warroad's first line scored all but 1 goal. I wasn't there but that doesn't sound like rolling 5 lines. Which is impossible, by the way.

I'm not worried about Warroad because they will soundly beat KCC but they have to play better to beat TRF (assuming they get there).[/quote]

The quality of goaltending for both teams last night was poor. Storey is going to have to make some saves sometime if Warroad wants to get anywhere, although he did play better than RLF's starter. KCC does have better goaltending than RLF also so if Warroad plays like they did last night and KCC's goalie has another good night who knows? I expect Warroad to play a lot better tomorrow night and I'm thinking they may be a little smarter and more disciplined, a key for them tomorrow will be can they find some scoring other than the top line?

[MNHockey75]

I am in no way saying warroad played well. but they took 30 mins in penalties. and u clearly do not know who anyone on the team is but nelson. so I doubt you would realize that they were going with all lines after the 1st. all of the 2nd and 3rd.

I am pretty sure Warroad didn't really start rolling 4 lines until the 3rd, because that is when Stokstopf was taken off the top line and played on another line. They may have wanted to roll 4 lines earlier, but didn't because of penalties.

Just a few stats:
-Shots were 10-8 Warroad in the 2nd.
-After the first period Warroad outscored RLF 4-3.
-Final shots 36-20 Warroad.
-Warroad's first line scored all but 1 goal. I wasn't there but that doesn't sound like rolling 5 lines. Which is impossible, by the way.

I'm not worried about Warroad because they will soundly beat KCC but they have to play better to beat TRF (assuming they get there).

The quality of goaltending for both teams last night was poor. Storey is going to have to make some saves sometime if Warroad wants to get anywhere, although he did play better than RLF's starter. KCC does have better goaltending than RLF also so if Warroad plays like they did last night and KCC's goalie has another good night who knows? I expect Warroad to play a lot better tomorrow night and I'm thinking they may be a little smarter and more disciplined, a key for them tomorrow will be can they find some scoring other than the top line?

Storey is nothing special, that's for sure. But I believe it was his first game back from injury. He just pretty much stands there anyway.

Chaput will have to play the game of his life and Lindegard will have to rack up 4 or 5 points for a KCC win. Warroad only has one line so if you can shut them down, they're very beatable.

[Goal]

[quote="SiouxRecruit"]EGF tonight!.....good luck to PR!....who's all going to the games tonight?[/quote]
Not sure if I will make the trip over tonight.
Predictions
EGF 6 Park Rapids 4- I expect this one to be a very close game, but I'm gonna go with EGF on their home ice. Shoulb be a great matchup between the top lines. I would expect Mcmorrow and Coborn brothers on the ice at least half the game and I'd think Useldinger and Lawdermilt will be matched up with them.

TRF 5 Crookston 0- I think TRF will come ready to play tonight and not give Crookston a chance to hang around like last time they played. I expect TRF's depth to show tonight as they are a very balanced team with all 4 lines capable of producing and 4 good d-men.

[Goal]

[quote="MNHockey75"][quote="Goal"][quote="MNHockey75"][quote="25 sheet power"][quote="Goal"]The majority of the play was in the Warroad end the 2nd period. Warroad was lucky they didn't have more penalties against them. There is no doubt Warroad was the better team, but it looked like a different team out there for RLF in the 2nd period. I only saw Warroad using 3 lines until a few minutes into the 3rd when they finally started playing a 4th line and rested that top line a little bit. Even the radio announcers agreed that Warroad wasn't very smart and very undisciplined, including Warroad's own announcers. [/quote]

I am in no way saying warroad played well. but they took 30 mins in penalties. and u clearly do not know who anyone on the team is but nelson. so I doubt you would realize that they were going with all lines after the 1st. all of the 2nd and 3rd.[/quote]

I am pretty sure Warroad didn't really start rolling 4 lines until the 3rd, because that is when Stokstopf was taken off the top line and played on another line. They may have wanted to roll 4 lines earlier, but didn't because of penalties.

Just a few stats:
-Shots were 10-8 Warroad in the 2nd.
-After the first period Warroad outscored RLF 4-3.
-Final shots 36-20 Warroad.
-Warroad's first line scored all but 1 goal. I wasn't there but that doesn't sound like rolling 5 lines. Which is impossible, by the way.

I'm not worried about Warroad because they will soundly beat KCC but they have to play better to beat TRF (assuming they get there).[/quote]

The quality of goaltending for both teams last night was poor. Storey is going to have to make some saves sometime if Warroad wants to get anywhere, although he did play better than RLF's starter. KCC does have better goaltending than RLF also so if Warroad plays like they did last night and KCC's goalie has another good night who knows? I expect Warroad to play a lot better tomorrow night and I'm thinking they may be a little smarter and more disciplined, a key for them tomorrow will be can they find some scoring other than the top line?[/quote]

Storey is nothing special, that's for sure. But I believe it was his first game back from injury. He just pretty much stands there anyway.

Chaput will have to play the game of his life and Lindegard will have to rack up 4 or 5 points for a KCC win. Warroad only has one line so if you can shut them down, they're very beatable.[/quote]

Chaput seems like the goalie who is either very good or very average. The problem with Kittson is their depth as they don't have much scoring other than Lindegard. I don't think Lindegard's line will match up very well with Warroad's top line and I'm not real sure about the quality of their d-men. The gameplan for KCC should be to play the body and try to get Warroad to take some penalties, whether it be in retaliation or frustration, because it seems KCC has a very frustrating style to play against.

[25 sheet power]

I am pretty sure Warroad didn't really start rolling 4 lines until the 3rd, because that is when Stokstopf was taken off the top line and played on another line. They may have wanted to roll 4 lines earlier, but didn't because of penalties.

Ok Goal now I know you dont know what you are talking about.
Stokstopf has not been on the top line in about 6 weeks. did u go to the game?

[Goal]

[quote="25 sheet power"]I am pretty sure Warroad didn't really start rolling 4 lines until the 3rd, because that is when Stokstopf was taken off the top line and played on another line. They may have wanted to roll 4 lines earlier, but didn't because of penalties.

Ok Goal now I know you dont know what you are talking about.
Stokstopf has not been on the top line in about 6 weeks. did u go to the game?[/quote]
Yes I was there and I meant to say he was on the top powerplay line and noticed him out there with a different powerplay unit in the 3rd period, but it was just his regular line as they must have been rolling the top two lines for the powerplay in the 3rd. However for the first 2 periods they played 3 lines as far as I could tell and didn't play a 4th line for a majority of the game.