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7AA Final: Duluth East vs. Elk River
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 4:30 pm
by karl(east)
Well, we got ourselves the rematch. Elk River has obviously been the better team all season long, and won big against Cloquet on Saturday. Still, these two tied in a pretty even game just a couple weeks ago, and East is East. What happens at Amsoil on Thursday night?
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 5:02 pm
by Slammer
Thoughts-
Elk River should win this game. I do not think anyone doubts that. More talent almost everywhere across the board except for goaltending.
However, these two played just two weeks ago and it ended as a 1-1 tie, (and I have honestly seen the video of the last shot East had in that game, it very much looks like it fully crossed the line.)
Regardless if that shot went in or not, East can beat Elk River. If they can tie them (or beat them) on the road, they can do it at the Amsoil. East has the home ice advantage, the best coach in MN who has a 15-1 section finals record, and a system that has the ability to take down any team in the state.
A lot of the East players were in this same game last year.
Nick Altmann, who scored the game winner in last years final, has been scoring big goals lately, and Howg obviously has been fantastic in net during the playoff thus far.
Now for my prediction.....
Elk River- 4 Duluth East- 2.
East has the best coach in the state, the home ice, and an amazing system, but Elk River has the better players across the board. I'm afraid the state streak will end this Thursday.
I still hope the Hounds can pull it off though. They definitely have a good shot.
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 5:37 pm
by twolinepass
Hounds with a section title on the line, and the return of Jake Randolph to Amsoil. Every East fan's wet dream.
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 5:37 pm
by alcloseshaver
Alert the media, call an ambulance or just send someone over to check on Slammer. Not going with the reverse psychology angle either are we.
Your right though, the law of averages just screams it must happen. I will believe it when I see it.
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 5:41 pm
by grindiangrad-80
I said before yesterday that whoever won the East-GR game was going to state. I didn't see anything at that game to change my mind. If Howg continues to play in net like he did Saturday, they will be hard to beat.
East 3-1 with an ENG.
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 6:20 pm
by GoldenBear69
No brainer...
Elks - 5
Hounds - 2
System or not, DE just doesn't have the horses to run with the ER.
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 6:30 pm
by Goldyismoldy
GoldenBear69 wrote:No brainer...
Elks - 5
Hounds - 2
System or not, DE just doesn't have the horses to run with the ER.
I agree with Jack. But it could be worse.
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 6:42 pm
by Bayside Tigers
I know what's gonna happen but I'm no telling anybody.
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 6:47 pm
by nahc
Go Hounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 6:48 pm
by TTpuckster
Even though it is in Duluth, AGAIN, Elk River will finally prevail and head to the X.
Sorry Karl...
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 8:35 pm
by Goldyismoldy
Bayside Tigers wrote:I know what's gonna happen but I'm no telling anybody.
Amazing how one missing 't' can make you sound like Ricky Ricardo...
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 8:59 pm
by whos_it
Goldyismoldy wrote:Bayside Tigers wrote:I know what's gonna happen but I'm no telling anybody.
Amazing how one missing 't' can make you sound like Ricky Ricardo...
Funny how your one comment makes you sound like a rectum.
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 9:10 pm
by WestMetro
My alma mater Hounds have been to the state so many times with good or great teams, would be interesting this time they got to state with an average team.There wIn over grand rapids was not all that surprising to me, I thought Grand Rapids was a little overrated. My perceptions of the hounds are pretty much based on what I read from others.I like the faNct of how Howg has been playing since the Lakeville north game I saw,after having sat out for several weeks prior to that. Altman seems to have stepped Up,especially getting three by Maddie.The Randolph neutral zone disruption tactics appear to be working. Elks have been solid and consistent all year,with the super offense duo.defense is decent and goaltending save percent is above 90%. Should be a great game following the recent tie, I would very much like to see JJ On the big stage with the fifth seed. And I think I will, by one goal , Even allowing for Randolphs usual plus one advantage
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 9:14 pm
by Goldyismoldy
whos_it wrote:Goldyismoldy wrote:Bayside Tigers wrote:I know what's gonna happen but I'm no telling anybody.
Amazing how one missing 't' can make you sound like Ricky Ricardo...
Funny how your one comment makes you sound like a rectum.
I'm gonna regret this, but how so?
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 9:51 pm
by GolfGuy7900
whos_it wrote:Goldyismoldy wrote:Bayside Tigers wrote:I know what's gonna happen but I'm no telling anybody.
Amazing how one missing 't' can make you sound like Ricky Ricardo...
Funny how your one comment makes you sound like a rectum.
Rectum? Damn near killed em!
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 10:00 pm
by Slammer
If East does win this game, Randolph deserves coach of the year.
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 10:13 pm
by Goldyismoldy
Slammer wrote:If East does win this game, Randolph deserves coach of the year.
Your lips are permanently died the color of kool-aid aren't they...
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 10:16 pm
by alcloseshaver
Slammer wrote:If East does win this game, Randolph deserves coach of the year.
They can name the award after him and was gone part of the time.
Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2015 10:51 pm
by sanryam
East was the only team to hold the Elks' offense to less than three goals this season. They'll have to do it again and it begins with Howg. As far as the Elks go, if they can't get ahead early, they'll have to adjust their normally aggressive D. If ER does get ahead early, it's over. East has to clog, Howg must be on and 19 in black will have to make the difference.
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 1:35 am
by Bayside Tigers
Goldyismoldy wrote:Amazing how one missing 't' can make you sound like Ricky Ricardo...
Ricky Ricardo is ok, but I'm more of a Lucas McCain kinda guy.
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 9:31 am
by nahc
Bayside Tigers wrote:
"I know what's gonna happen but I'm no telling anybody.
Amazing how one missing 't' can make you sound like Ricky Ricardo..."
THAT was a hillarious comment!!!!
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 9:54 am
by elliott70
Goldyismoldy wrote:Bayside Tigers wrote:I know what's gonna happen but I'm no telling anybody.
Amazing how one missing 't' can make you sound like Ricky Ricardo...
Goldy, its funny. I went back and read it over and LOL.
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 9:57 am
by elliott70
Bayside Tigers wrote:Goldyismoldy wrote:Amazing how one missing 't' can make you sound like Ricky Ricardo...
Ricky Ricardo is ok, but I'm more of a Lucas McCain kinda guy.
Really love my Winchester 94.
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:01 am
by IGotDibs
Both very strong teams that bring a great fan base, whoever wins should rep very well I got the Elks 4-2 ENG
Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:07 pm
by DrGaf
TTpuckster wrote:Even though it is in Duluth, AGAIN, Elk River will finally prevail and head to the X.
Sorry Karl...
it's always in Duluth ... CONSPIRACY!!!!!!!!!
Elks by 3. Hounds are to young at this point.