Top ranked Hopkins falls

JohnnyBuck · Post by **JohnnyBuck** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 8:39 pm

Wow! Fair to say this was a mild upset in my opinion. All the credit to Wayzata. Looks like they out shot the state's top ranked team almost 2-1. surprised me as I had Hopkins winning the state title. Love to hear some game analysis from anyone that was there.

massalsa · Post by **massalsa** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:19 pm

Was there. The following is my opinion.

Trojans had more shots for the game. Trojans had more shots in each period but scoring opportunities were clearly more for wayzata in the 1st and arguably Hopkins in the 2nd and 3rd. I would guess that the bye did not help with the Royals start and was a boost for the Trojans.

Trojans were the better team in period 1. Had a great goal (well executed pass from behind the net by Shaver right to the tape of a girl cutting to the net and had a great finish) and a not great goal (sort of a scrum in front and a puck got under or the goalies legs).

Royals were better in period 2 (more scoring chances but not shots) with a goal by an 8th grader on the Rogers line and a ripped shot by Rogers that hit the post. Rogers came out of the penalty box with :06 to go in the period and got a pass at the red line with :03 to go and a breakaway. :03 more and she might have tied it.

Royals had more scoring chances in the 3rd (different than shots in my mind) but just could not put it in. Had a couple of modified breakaways and at least 1 shot just over the net that the Trojan goalie did not see. Trojans hung on and weathered the storm.

It's too bad someone had to lose in this game OR game #2 with Knights vs Skippers.

Section 6 is a tough section. It's hard to imagine it NOT being section #6 vs the Hornet/Eagle winner for the state championship. But that's why they play the games!

36Guy · Post by **36Guy** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:35 pm

Two great teams!!!! Saw the game, on this night the right team won. Wayzata controlled play.

blondegirlsdad · Post by **blondegirlsdad** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:44 pm

Yup.

Wayzata just took it to Hopkins in the first, who looked surprised. Royals battled back in 2nd period, and Nina Rodgers was in alone with under 2:00 left to tie it and Wayzata goalie stoned her.

But Wayzata looked stronger and faster. I thought in both games the right team won, but I'm more biased about the second game.

Nimrod · Post by **Nimrod** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 10:51 pm

I will give a shout out to some classy people that came up short tonight in 6AA. Nina and her Mom stuck around after a tough loss and were quick to congratulate BSM parents that they knew. And there were a couple Tonka parents that showed class as well. The reality is the hockey gods can go your way one night and not the next or your way one year and not the next. So, hats off to those that find a way to lose with class. Sometimes that can be very difficult.

NotMuchToSay · Post by **NotMuchToSay** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:01 pm

Nimrod...you kill me

36Guy · Post by **36Guy** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:05 pm

Nimrod wrote:I will give a shout out to some classy people that came up short tonight in 6AA. Nina and her Mom stuck around after a tough loss and were quick to congratulate BSM parents that they knew. And there were a couple Tonka parents that showed class as well. The reality is the hockey gods can go your way one night and not the next or your way one year and not the next. So, hats off to those that find a way to lose with class. Sometimes that can be very difficult.

Great win! Nothing sloppy...not luck involved. Look forward to watching more 6AA hockey Friday night!

allhoc11 · Post by **allhoc11** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:09 pm

massalsa wrote: Section 6 is a tough section. It's hard to imagine it NOT being section #6 vs the Hornet/Eagle winner for the state championship. But that's why they play the games!

If this is the case then I would guess the two finals back to back this Friday night at Ridder arena is must watch hockey, set to be a great night of hockey

Nimrod · Post by **Nimrod** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:25 pm

I think HM will weigh in at some point as well. Blaine seems to have gone under the radar screen too. I think the 6AA winner and 3 or 4 other teams are in the hunt. I do agree its hard to imagine a team getting through the 6AA mine field not getting to the state finals.

MNHockeyFan · Post by **MNHockeyFan** » Wed Feb 12, 2014 11:50 pm

allhoc11 wrote:If this is the case then I would guess the two finals back to back this Friday night at Ridder arena is must watch hockey, set to be a great night of hockey

Just a heads up: the Gopher men host the Michigan Wolverines

on Friday night at Mariucci next door, and depending on when fans arrive for the girls' game(s) at Ridder, parking could be a real issue. The schedule is:

6PM - Wayzata vs. BSM @Ridder
8PM - Michigan vs. Minnesota @Mariucci
8PM - Edina vs. Eden Prairie @Ridder

Good idea to get there early!

Edited 2/13/14 to correct start time of Gophers/Michigan men's game

JohnnyBuck · Post by **JohnnyBuck** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 7:11 am

Great post by all! Thanks!! Still more great hockey to be played! I am happy to see the sportsmanship by some great teams and their fans. Beats what is being shared on some of the other threads. This is what HS should be about.

sinbin · Post by **sinbin** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 7:24 am

MNHockeyFan wrote:
allhoc11 wrote:If this is the case then I would guess the two finals back to back this Friday night at Ridder arena is must watch hockey, set to be a great night of hockey
Just a heads up: the Gopher men host the Michigan Wolverines on Friday night at Mariucci next door, and depending on when fans arrive for the girls' game(s) at Ridder, parking could be a real issue. The schedule is:

6PM - Wayzata vs. BSM @Ridder
7PM - Michigan vs. Minnesota @Mariucci
8PM - Edina vs. Eden Prairie @Ridder

Good idea to get there early!

MNHockeyFan, I imagine that you will figure out a way to watch the entirity of all 3 games!

C-dad · Post by **C-dad** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 7:57 am

MNHockeyFan wrote:
allhoc11 wrote:If this is the case then I would guess the two finals back to back this Friday night at Ridder arena is must watch hockey, set to be a great night of hockey
Just a heads up: the Gopher men host the Michigan Wolverines on Friday night at Mariucci next door, and depending on when fans arrive for the girls' game(s) at Ridder, parking could be a real issue. The schedule is:

6PM - Wayzata vs. BSM @Ridder
7PM - Michigan vs. Minnesota @Mariucci
8PM - Edina vs. Eden Prairie @Ridder

Good idea to get there early!

The Gophers and Michigan actually start at 8 PM - second game of the BTN double header. I wonder if the Mrs will let Jr and I go early on Valentines day so we can see BSM-Wayzata.....

luckyEPDad · Post by **luckyEPDad** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 9:15 am

Last time I went to a game at Ridder there was a men's hockey game, a women's hockey game AND a men's basketball game. There is plenty of parking, but you may have a bit of a walk.

Hopkins and Wayzata are the same team. Great defense and solid, but not overpowering offense. To win against either all you need to do is slip in a goal and hold on (not easy). The Wayzata win comes as no surprise to me. Wayzata vs BSM will be fun to watch (I'm heading in early). If Wayzata can score they have a real chance to go to state. If you don't give the BSM forwards any open space they can't score. They are not good at grinding out ugly goals. But if you don't stay on them all the time they make you pay.

MNHockeyFan · Post by **MNHockeyFan** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 10:38 am

sinbin wrote:MNHockeyFan, I imagine that you will figure out a way to watch the entirity of all 3 games!

Such a dilemma! What's a MNHockeyFan to do?

I've made an executive decision that I will go see the Wayzata/BSM game at 6:00 and then walk across the alley-way for the Michigan/Gopher contest. Hate to miss the Edina/EP battle, but I think that's going to be my best option.

sinbin · Post by **sinbin** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:03 pm

MNHockeyFan, you make it sound as though you know your way around the alley-ways of the Cities quite well!

MNHockeyFan · Post by **MNHockeyFan** » Thu Feb 13, 2014 2:17 pm

sinbin wrote:MNHockeyFan, you make it sound as though you know your way around the alley-ways of the Cities quite well!

Let's just say that I'm "experienced" and leave it at that! ::LOL::