Class A Quarterfinal: Marshall vs. #2 Breck
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Class A Quarterfinal: Marshall vs. #2 Breck
MARSHALL VS. #2 BRECK
11:00 Wednesday
-The tournament opens with a game between a perennial Class A power and a Cinderella story out of the southwest corner of the state. These teams do not appear to have ever met before.
Marshall (14-10-1, unranked, 4-seed in 3A)
First State Tournament appearance
Key section wins: 5-3 over 1-seed Luverne, 3-2 over Hutchinson
-The Tigers pulled off a stunning run through the state’s weakest section, becoming the lowest-rated team to make the Tournament in recent memory, if not in all time. Any chance they have of keeping a game close is on the shoulders of goalie Mason Campion (1), who was the star of their run through sections. Their leading scorers are Quinn Horvath (4), Beau Mikel (11), and Corey Clark (21). Realistically, they will do well to keep Breck under ten goals.
Breck (24-3-1, #2, 1-seed in 2A)
State appearances: 9 (5 in a row)
Championships: 4 (2000, 2004, 2009, 2010)
Key section win: 6-2 over #18 Delano
-Despite losing a lot of talent off last year’s third place team, the Mustangs simply reloaded, and with two one-goal losses to top-ranked St. Thomas this season, they are certainly in the picture for a state title. Matt Colford (23) and Thomas Lindstrom (16) headline a potent offense, Derek Wiitala (18) leads a steady group of defensemen, and Henry Johnson (31) has been reliable in goal. They have no obvious weaknesses, and should be able to sail through the first round before facing a stiff test in the semifinals.
11:00 Wednesday
-The tournament opens with a game between a perennial Class A power and a Cinderella story out of the southwest corner of the state. These teams do not appear to have ever met before.
Marshall (14-10-1, unranked, 4-seed in 3A)
First State Tournament appearance
Key section wins: 5-3 over 1-seed Luverne, 3-2 over Hutchinson
-The Tigers pulled off a stunning run through the state’s weakest section, becoming the lowest-rated team to make the Tournament in recent memory, if not in all time. Any chance they have of keeping a game close is on the shoulders of goalie Mason Campion (1), who was the star of their run through sections. Their leading scorers are Quinn Horvath (4), Beau Mikel (11), and Corey Clark (21). Realistically, they will do well to keep Breck under ten goals.
Breck (24-3-1, #2, 1-seed in 2A)
State appearances: 9 (5 in a row)
Championships: 4 (2000, 2004, 2009, 2010)
Key section win: 6-2 over #18 Delano
-Despite losing a lot of talent off last year’s third place team, the Mustangs simply reloaded, and with two one-goal losses to top-ranked St. Thomas this season, they are certainly in the picture for a state title. Matt Colford (23) and Thomas Lindstrom (16) headline a potent offense, Derek Wiitala (18) leads a steady group of defensemen, and Henry Johnson (31) has been reliable in goal. They have no obvious weaknesses, and should be able to sail through the first round before facing a stiff test in the semifinals.
Last edited by karl(east) on Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:30 am, edited 1 time in total.
Marshall has a good first line made up of seniors Horvath, Mikel and Zerr. They also have a junior goalie who was hot in the sectional playoff. What they don't have is the ability to break out of their defensive zone easily. I suspect this could be like a half-rink game, with Breck getting shooting practice.
Good luck, Tigers; you're going to need it.
Good luck, Tigers; you're going to need it.
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Breck comes out flatt only scores 2 or 3 in the first. Get their ass chewed between periods and after 2 periods Breck has a touchdown and a two point conversion on the board..
Marshall might be the least skilled team ever to grace the X in March.. Marshall's goalie would have a hard time being Breck's JV goalie and he was the best goalie in the Section. Congrats to the Tigers for winning their Section but it will be two and BBQ for the Tigers.
Marshall might be the least skilled team ever to grace the X in March.. Marshall's goalie would have a hard time being Breck's JV goalie and he was the best goalie in the Section. Congrats to the Tigers for winning their Section but it will be two and BBQ for the Tigers.
Yes, Marshall has essentially no chance. In fact, they'll most likely get blown out.
However, here is an article from the Marshall newspaper describing how much of a big deal this state appearance is for Marshall and SW MN hockey in general.
I hope they can at least make the consolation bracket game entertaining:
http://www.marshallindependent.com/page ... l?nav=5021
Good luck, Tigers!
However, here is an article from the Marshall newspaper describing how much of a big deal this state appearance is for Marshall and SW MN hockey in general.
I hope they can at least make the consolation bracket game entertaining:
http://www.marshallindependent.com/page ... l?nav=5021
Good luck, Tigers!
Nice article. Regardless of what happens, they will have a great time in St. Paul.jeffpv wrote:Yes, Marshall has essentially no chance. In fact, they'll most likely get blown out.
However, here is an article from the Marshall newspaper describing how much of a big deal this state appearance is for Marshall and SW MN hockey in general.
I hope they can at least make the consolation bracket game entertaining:
http://www.marshallindependent.com/page ... l?nav=5021
Good luck, Tigers!
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Are you really of the opinion that, in the end, the best team in the state doesn't win the tournament (as a general rule)?Tripod wrote:Is the tournament all about getting new teams (Marshall) to St. Paul and 'Having a good time', or should there be some semblance of collecting the best teams of that year for the tournament?
I, for one, think it would be a tragedy if all the state tournament slots were filled only with private schools, Cities schools, and the odd northern team.
I think that the state tournament should indeed be played to ascertain the best team in the state. However, it should also be an avenue for growing the sport of hockey.
Why is this so hard for people to understand? Some of the BEST NFL teams this year didn't play in the Super Bowl? Many of the best D1 Basketball teams will NOT make the Final 4. College Footballl, dont' get me started! In nearly every sport, YOU play the regular season to give yourself the best seeding spot you can to get into playdowns.... THEN you either play better than your opponents, at THAT time and PLACE, or your done. Why the HE** is this so hard for people to understand?Tripod wrote:Is the tournament all about getting new teams (Marshall) to St. Paul and 'Having a good time', or should there be some semblance of collecting the best teams of that year for the tournament?
IF you somehow take the statistical advantage into play, you effectively take 50% of the INTEREST out of sports by way of the Underdog Upset! Incredible how these people who feel they've been slighted by another team/town who's made a post-season run by PLAYING THE GAME at the right time.
A little motivational Video for ya!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... wmV0FyqxN4
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The State Tourney needs to represent the state. If this means the 'best' teams didn't make the tourney, which happens each and every year, then so be it. Of course no one wants terrible teams at state, and the gap between the 8 teams at the X in single A is obviously huge.
I think of it like this: every team made the playoffs (sections). Only a handful (eight)won their regional. Some are easier than others, just like every sport.
This tourney gets to showcase some of the best teams in the state, rarely all the best teams in the state. I for one love seeing new teams at the X and it certainly makes it fun to speculate when top teams are knocked off in sections
I think of it like this: every team made the playoffs (sections). Only a handful (eight)won their regional. Some are easier than others, just like every sport.
This tourney gets to showcase some of the best teams in the state, rarely all the best teams in the state. I for one love seeing new teams at the X and it certainly makes it fun to speculate when top teams are knocked off in sections
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It appears as though Breck is on the power play the entire time.
Marshall's just crowding the defensive zone with five guys in front of the net; not that I blame them, of course.
3-0 after one. I would say that period was a small victory for Marshall! I really hope they can find a way to score at some point...
Marshall's just crowding the defensive zone with five guys in front of the net; not that I blame them, of course.
3-0 after one. I would say that period was a small victory for Marshall! I really hope they can find a way to score at some point...
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Prep45.com Highlights
Please click below for the highlights I am clipping during the whole tourney. This is for the Breck vs Marshall game and will be updated throughout the games on the fly. Working very nicely! Thanks everyone
Sid @ MnHockeyCenter / Prep45.com
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Sid @ MnHockeyCenter / Prep45.com
http://pointstreak.com/flashapp/index_h ... id=2159888