1AA Final: Farmington vs. Lakeville North

Post by **karl(east)** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 5:23 pm

The last obstacle on undefeated North's run to the State Tourney is the same as the first one, as they take on Farmington. That first game was a tight 6-5 affair, though the Panthers followed that one up with a resounding 6-0 win in the second meeting. If the Tigers pull it off, it would be an upset for the ages. Do they have any chance?

WendyClark · Post by **WendyClark** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 6:42 pm

Ill take the Farmington Tigers cause no one else will

nahc · Post by **nahc** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 6:49 pm

One game, anything can happen..... but won't here........ 5-1 North

TTpuckster · Post by **TTpuckster** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 6:53 pm

I would be quite a shocker if the Tigers won.
Not likely though.

IGotDibs · Post by **IGotDibs** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 8:06 pm

I really hope the tigers can pull it off 3-2 tigers in OT

goldy313 · Post by **goldy313** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 11:34 pm

Last year Farmington came out firing and just couldn't catch a break early. The Tigers easily could have put up 2 or 3 against North in the first 7 minutes but didn't then fell behind and North isn't a team you want to fall behind on and try and take chances on because with their skill they will make you pay.

No one will say that Farmington is more talented or as deep as North but Farmington does have some really talented players and a solid goalie. South lost control in their own end and paid for it. North probably won't have that problem with their high end defensemen but they'll still have to withstand pressure Hauswirth and his line will put on them at times and probably early on.

Farmington can't take penalties as North will make them pay but the flip side is North can't have key kids sitting for 12 minutes either as they had against Century and expect a favorable outcome. Discipline on both sides will be key early. Like last year the crowd will probably very heavily pro Farmington which should give them an early jump coupled with the fact North played two pretty poor teams last week......I don't think the four Rochester schools combined could keep North out of running time.....while Farmington played a pretty decent South team and didn't struggle much. Unlike last year though these two teams played twice in conference play this year so Farmington won't surprise North with anything like I think happened early on last year.

If Farmington can get a couple early the pressure will all be on North and I'd bet the Panthers will struggle conversely if North gets up a couple early it will probably be running time in the third.

I expect North to win but 1AA has had clear section favorites lose more often than any other section the last decade or so. We've seen some incredible goalie performances change games and make names for themselves in this game.

Bayside Tigers · Post by **Bayside Tigers** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 1:25 am

Why is this even a thread.

Post by **east hockey** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 6:06 am

Bayside Tigers wrote:Why is this even a thread.

I'm going to go out on a limb here--because someone started it?

Lee

grindiangrad-80 · Post by **grindiangrad-80** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 6:32 am

WendyClark wrote:Ill take the Farmington Tigers cause no one else will

I'm with you Wendy. Farmington 4-2 with an ENG.

hockeylover20 · Post by **hockeylover20** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:37 am

Im taking tonka winning in regulation!!!

Defensive Zone · Post by **Defensive Zone** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:17 pm

Sorry boys and girls, I have to give North the win. 5-0.

mulefarm · Post by **mulefarm** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:19 pm

This might be worse than the beating Maple Grove put on Blaine a few years ago in the finals!!!!

nahc · Post by **nahc** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 12:23 pm

The last time a big upset occurred in Section 1AA, Lakeville North had 3 kids who are now playing D1 hockey. Charlie Lindgren was the goalie and may have been the best goalie in the State that year. Farmington has some solid players......... but do not believe the upset will occur. Again, North 5-1

Sparlimb · Post by **Sparlimb** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 5:12 pm

I'll take Farmington by 3. Something like 6-3.

Lakeville will be gripping the sticks tight and choke in epic fashion.

hermantown2000 · Post by **hermantown2000** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:34 pm

The onlly way Farmington pulls this "miracle on ice" is if they could bring back Herb Brooks somehow and get Mike Eurizone and Jim Craig to play. No chance!! The Lakeville North express is going to St. Paul. Farmington is going golfing next week!!

Tron · Post by **Tron** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 9:51 pm

"DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES? NOOO!!" LN 11-0

Mnhockeys · Post by **Mnhockeys** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:02 pm

Game would be like EV vs. Lvn game in January, tied until the middle of 3rd. Whoever wins the 2nd half of 3rd period, wins the game. One goal game!

Bayside Tigers · Post by **Bayside Tigers** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 2:28 am

Be proud of yourselves for the hard earned state tournament berth & a draw of the bottom 4 at the Xcel round 1. Real challenging.

nahc · Post by **nahc** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 12:51 pm

Bayside am not sure what you are saying..... IF North wins tomorrow night they very well may be the number one seed in the tourney. There is a "random" drawing for the 6-8 seeds. If service holds true, there could be some very good teams who receive these seeds. The games will most likely indeed be real challenging.

nahc · Post by **nahc** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 12:51 pm

Meant Thursday night........

boblee · Post by **boblee** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 1:31 pm

North by 5

mnhockey47 · Post by **mnhockey47** » Thu Feb 26, 2015 1:37 pm

I would be shocked to see anything but running time

HighSchoolHockeyForums.com

1AA Final: Farmington vs. Lakeville North

Who wins?

1AA Final: Farmington vs. Lakeville North