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While there are definitely two teams heavily favored to win this tournament and most would say the final game will decide the winner, it would seem things should be competitive this year.

The 4 teams come in with a combined record of 14-2 to date. We should be seeing some good hockey in Edina this weekend.

While there are definitely two teams heavily favored to win this tournament and most would say the final game will decide the winner, it would seem things should be competitive this year.

I think all would say that the final game would decide the winner

netminder.net wrote:

While there are definitely two teams heavily favored to win this tournament and most would say the final game will decide the winner, it would seem things should be competitive this year.

I think all would say that the final game would decide the winner

It's a round-robin tournament. There is no final (championship) game.

Lee

This last game with EP and Edina has had so much home cooking over the last four or five years that I've come to the conclusion that EP has half the chance to win this one that they do any other game of the year, but nonetheless, I will go with EP to win again because of talent. The zebras need to step up their game this time around, though.

HockeyMN1 wrote:This last game with EP and Edina has had so much home cooking over the last four or five years that I've come to the conclusion that EP has half the chance to win this one that they do any other game of the year, but nonetheless, I will go with EP to win again because of talent. The zebras need to step up their game this time around, though.

4 or 5 years of biased refs. Snap out of it!!! All these refs will go out of their way to secure an Edina victory??? Did you just move to Minnesota????

netminder.net wrote:

While there are definitely two teams heavily favored to win this tournament and most would say the final game will decide the winner, it would seem things should be competitive this year.

I think all would say that the final game would decide the winner

EP beats ER
ED beats GR
EP beats GR
ED beats ER
GR beats ER
ED/EP tie
no winner here!!

east hockey wrote:

netminder.net wrote:

While there are definitely two teams heavily favored to win this tournament and most would say the final game will decide the winner, it would seem things should be competitive this year.

I think all would say that the final game would decide the winner

It's a round-robin tournament. There is no final (championship) game.

Lee

They're just jumping to conclusions. ER and GR have their chance this weekend to take one of the two 'big dogs' down. Which will essentially make either ER or GR the REAL winner(s) of the round robin games.

pipersniper12 wrote:

netminder.net wrote:

While there are definitely two teams heavily favored to win this tournament and most would say the final game will decide the winner, it would seem things should be competitive this year.

I think all would say that the final game would decide the winner

EP beats ER
ED beats GR
EP beats GR
ED beats ER
GR beats ER
ED/EP tie
no winner here!!

Is this a tournament where games that the MSHSL will officially consider a tie are continued to play to get a winner for the sense of the tournament, or is this "tournament" simply 4 teams playing a round robin of games?

What is attendance like in these games? Debating going to some, but from what I remember of the rink, if there is good turnout, it may be a tight fit. I've seen the games on TV in the past, but haven't gone to any.

HShockeywatcher wrote:

pipersniper12 wrote:

netminder.net wrote: I think all would say that the final game would decide the winner

EP beats ER
ED beats GR
EP beats GR
ED beats ER
GR beats ER
ED/EP tie
no winner here!!

Is this a tournament where games that the MSHSL will officially consider a tie are continued to play to get a winner for the sense of the tournament, or is this "tournament" simply 4 teams playing a round robin of games?

Just 6 standard regulation games.

The Huge Hook wrote:

HockeyMN1 wrote:This last game with EP and Edina has had so much home cooking over the last four or five years that I've come to the conclusion that EP has half the chance to win this one that they do any other game of the year, but nonetheless, I will go with EP to win again because of talent. The zebras need to step up their game this time around, though.

4 or 5 years of biased refs. Snap out of it!!! All these refs will go out of their way to secure an Edina victory??? Did you just move to Minnesota????

This issue should be talked about more often as it is hands down the most biased location for any outside team to scratch, claw and hammer out a win. 7 on 5 like no other venue.

HShockeywatcher wrote: What is attendance like in these games? Debating going to some, but from what I remember of the rink, if there is good turnout, it may be a tight fit. I've seen the games on TV in the past, but haven't gone to any.

The games are definitely worth going to watch. Not much of a buzz for Edina-Rapids, Edian-Elks but Edina-EP is a maxed out affair. Get out and support the Elks and 'Injuns' they need it

The Huge Hook wrote:

HockeyMN1 wrote:This last game with EP and Edina has had so much home cooking over the last four or five years that I've come to the conclusion that EP has half the chance to win this one that they do any other game of the year, but nonetheless, I will go with EP to win again because of talent. The zebras need to step up their game this time around, though.

4 or 5 years of biased refs. Snap out of it!!! All these refs will go out of their way to secure an Edina victory??? Did you just move to Minnesota????

There was a call last year where Rau clearly hit the back upper bar inside the net and it caromed out. Everyone knew it was a goal and celebrated but the refs called it off. It is hands down the most biased location in the state.

HockeyMN1 wrote:

The Huge Hook wrote:

HockeyMN1 wrote:This last game with EP and Edina has had so much home cooking over the last four or five years that I've come to the conclusion that EP has half the chance to win this one that they do any other game of the year, but nonetheless, I will go with EP to win again because of talent. The zebras need to step up their game this time around, though.

4 or 5 years of biased refs. Snap out of it!!! All these refs will go out of their way to secure an Edina victory??? Did you just move to Minnesota????

There was a call last year where Rau clearly hit the back upper bar inside the net and it caromed out. Everyone knew it was a goal and celebrated but the refs called it off. It is hands down the most biased location in the state.

There is no place more biased than Roseau...not even close.

northwoods oldtimer wrote:This issue should be talked about more often as it is hands down the most biased location for any outside team to scratch, claw and hammer out a win. 7 on 5 like no other venue.

Yet the same teams keep coming year after year after year.

O-townClown wrote:

northwoods oldtimer wrote:This issue should be talked about more often as it is hands down the most biased location for any outside team to scratch, claw and hammer out a win. 7 on 5 like no other venue.

Yet the same teams keep coming year after year after year.

That's because they have a spot in one of the better holiday tournaments.

There is no place more biased than Roseau...not even close.

Perceptive. I've heard goofy stuff does happen at Braemar but some of the stories involve the off ice officials (dads) not the on ice ones. Refs at Edina games may like Edina but they are from all over the metro.

Roseau (subsitute any number of small towns here) refs are from Roseau cuz the next town is 100 miles away so I hear what you're saying.

observer wrote:

There is no place more biased than Roseau...not even close.

Perceptive. I've heard goofy stuff does happen at Braemar but some of the stories involve the off ice officials (dads) not the on ice ones. Refs at Edina games may like Edina but they are from all over the metro.

Roseau (subsitute any number of small towns here) refs are from Roseau cuz the next town is 100 miles away so I hear what you're saying.

And I'm fully aware of this, which is why I'm even more dumbfounded every time I see Edina steal a questionable game at home. The ice is obviously slanted their way, I don't know why the refs do that...

EP 7 Elk River 0 final.
GR 1 Edina 1 in the 1st.

Still 1-1 in the second, GR failed to convert on a penalty shot.

HockeyMN1 wrote:

observer wrote:

There is no place more biased than Roseau...not even close.

Perceptive. I've heard goofy stuff does happen at Braemar but some of the stories involve the off ice officials (dads) not the on ice ones. Refs at Edina games may like Edina but they are from all over the metro.

Roseau (subsitute any number of small towns here) refs are from Roseau cuz the next town is 100 miles away so I hear what you're saying.

And I'm fully aware of this, which is why I'm even more dumbfounded every time I see Edina steal a questionable game at home. The ice is obviously slanted their way, I don't know why the refs do that...

The hornets have gotten away with numerous late and hight hits through
the first two periods, so I'd have to agree totally. How about the two guys announcing the game for MyFox. Might as well give the state title to Edina right now as far as they're concerned. Must be a couple Edina grads.

norcon wrote:

HockeyMN1 wrote:

observer wrote: Perceptive. I've heard goofy stuff does happen at Braemar but some of the stories involve the off ice officials (dads) not the on ice ones. Refs at Edina games may like Edina but they are from all over the metro.

Roseau (subsitute any number of small towns here) refs are from Roseau cuz the next town is 100 miles away so I hear what you're saying.

And I'm fully aware of this, which is why I'm even more dumbfounded every time I see Edina steal a questionable game at home. The ice is obviously slanted their way, I don't know why the refs do that...

The hornets have gotten away with numerous late and hight hits through
the first two periods, so I'd have to agree totally. How about the two guys announcing the game for MyFox. Might as well give the state title to Edina right now as far as they're concerned. Must be a couple Edina grads.

They're even worse then "Woog" going off about the Gophers.

2-1 GR. The announcers sounded disappointed.

HockeyMN1 wrote:2-1 GR. The announcers sounded disappointed.

What is plural for "dufus"?

Grand rapids wins 2 1. Shots 33 27 in favor of edina. Refs weren't horrible but I've seen better

1st and 3rd periods appeared to be evenly matched. As for the 2nd, Edina completely dominated. Good win for GR and a tough loss for Edina.