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EP vs. AHA on 1-20-11
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:50 pm
by blueblood
It's the third game of a brutal week long stretch for the Stars (#7 Tonka, #4 Hill, and #3 EP). Here's my scouting report:
Forwards - Tie
Defense - Advantage EP
Goaltending - Slight advantage EP
Power Play - Advantage EP
Penalty Kill - Tie
Home Ice - EP
Intangible - AHA (This gm has more meaning for AHA than EP. See below)
IMO, AHA needs to get an early goal or two on the board versus Ford to rattle him and see if his recent struggles continue (14 shots and 10 saves vs. DE). If they can do that, they have a chance.
I also expect AHA to play a conservative forecheck to start the game to slow down EP's speed and to get their own defense into the flow.
My prediction:
EP - 5 (en)
AHA - 3
P.S. IMO AHA does need a one more "signature" win against a MN high school team to hold onto the #2 seed in Section 2AA. Even though they beat Burnsville, I'm not sure only that win alone will get them the 2 seed. If not EP, they only have one more chance against BSM.
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:53 pm
by mulefarm
I don't think it will even be close. EP in running time.
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:55 pm
by HockeyMN1
Forwards: Advantage EP
Defense: Advantage EP
Goaltending: Advantage AHA
PP: EP
PK: idk
Intangibles: who cares? both teams will show up.
Home Ice: EP
6-3 EP
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:58 pm
by Zamman
Stars need to play a solid game. Like they played against Edina, not like at home against Hill Murray. Because I never vote against my team, I will pick them to win. But, they will need to be 100% so AHA by 1......
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:20 am
by starmvp
EP by a landslide or AHA by 1...
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:24 am
by OnFrozenPond
Interesting that this is only the second home game for EP. Their other home game was opening night against AV.
I like EP by 3.
EP vs. AHA
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:27 am
by Listen2me
If AHA can get PP on track they can compete in this game. Face-offs
and D play are critical too. EP may produce too much pressure
for AHA D and Goalie to withstand. AHA giving up 5 goals to top teams
and not able to match at even strength makes it tough. I say EP 6-4 with
empty netter.
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:29 am
by starmvp
OnFrozenPond wrote:Interesting that this is only the second home game for EP. Their other home game was opening night against AV.
I like EP by 3.
Wow, they'll be ready for a home game... AHA will have to score early and often.
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:04 am
by MGP103
6-2 EP an easy win
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 10:20 am
by HShockeywatcher
Is this broadcast anywhere?
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 11:26 am
by Zamman
Yes I believe myfoxhockey.com....Will check it out and get back to you...
I cannot find out where I saw it...
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:34 pm
by gitter
HShockeywatcher wrote:Is this broadcast anywhere?
Yes it is. Here-
http://www.foxsportsnorth.com/pages/prepzone
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 3:43 pm
by shakey
EP missing a key D. May be tougher than expected.
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 3:47 pm
by HockeyMN1
shakey wrote:EP missing a key D. May be tougher than expected.
Who's out today?
score
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:24 pm
by blueblood
3-2 AHA. LaBate with a phenominal goal. 2 mins left in second. Ep going on PP
new score
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:27 pm
by blueblood
Ep ties it up on PP. 3-3 end of 2.
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:31 pm
by ya-man
EP - 5 PP's, AHA 0
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:15 pm
by shotpassskate
AHA 5 EP 3. What a great win on the road. Yes EP played without Ford in net or 17 on D, but for a team that needed a big win here it is. Played a great game.
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:34 pm
by wblhockeyfan8
shotpassskate wrote:AHA 5 EP 3. What a great win on the road. Yes EP played without Ford in net or 17 on D, but for a team that needed a big win here it is. Played a great game.
I wouldn't even give them that as an excuse, sounds like AHA played a good game.
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:41 pm
by HShockeywatcher
This should just about lock up the #2 seed in the section for Holy Angels. With a Benilde team Edina has already beaten and Shattuck left as their only non-Missota opponents, if Holy Angels runs the table, can Edina falter enough to give Holy Angels the top seed or is Edina a lock for the top seed?
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:44 pm
by shotpassskate
wblhockeyfan8 wrote:shotpassskate wrote:AHA 5 EP 3. What a great win on the road. Yes EP played without Ford in net or 17 on D, but for a team that needed a big win here it is. Played a great game.
I wouldn't even give them that as an excuse, sounds like AHA played a good game.
True wblhockeyfan8. Just posting the facts from the game. Stars played a great game. Keep it rolling boys got some games coming up that should be wins and then a tuff one with BSM.
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:44 pm
by hockeyfan893
Looks like EP has finally fallen from their number 1 spot. With Duluth falling to AV, does this put Edina and Hill in the top two now?
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:48 pm
by eastside hockey
I think with Edina losing to Wayzata tonight, Hill should get the Nod!
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:50 pm
by hockeyfan893
Based on their win over Holy Angels and what has happened around them, I would say Hill gets the nod now as well. I still think they need to prove themselves though. It's a tough week again - good luck Karl!
AHA vs. EP
Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2011 9:56 pm
by blueblood
A nice win for AHA.
I had the right score 5-3 (including the empty net call), just the wrong order of the teams.