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Grand Rapids at Greenway, 11/28/17
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 12:11 pm
by karl(east)
I'm making the trek to the Snakepit tonight...will be the first time I've seen this rivalry in person. Hopefully I make it out alive.
Lots of unknowns for both teams heading into this one, particularly for the defending champs, so I'm curious to see how this one plays out. Unless I'm missing something, Greenway's last win over Rapids was on 1/30/04. They'll have a fighting chance tonight.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 1:25 pm
by ndirishfighting
Easy solution don’t wear orange
Re: Grand Rapids at Greenway, 11/28/17
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 1:26 pm
by kniven
This game/atmosphere will be crazy! I’m grounded tonight

. I’ll be stuck at home watching twitter for updates. KarlEast - please take and post video clips of the atmosphere tonight. Please! I want a taste

!!!!!
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 1:44 pm
by Hockey Trumps All
Back in the 80's and 90's when I was young there was nothing better. It was a scary thing to walk into the PIT sporting your orange and black especially if you had to venture on your own. The banter back and fourth was tremendous and as long as the renewed rivalry can take away the student fighting issues you are in for a heck of a treat. This is about the players and fans but really lets leave it up to the kids on the ice to decide this one. I know Rapids is down players for multiple reasons and greenway has some great young talent but I still think it will be a great game. I think Holum will be the difference maker in this one and it can go either way.
Wear your state championship shirts with pride and heads up high as you are the champs and nobody can take that from you especially as you play up with the big schools. I am just excited they are playing and keeping this going and wish them both the best of luck this year.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 3:35 pm
by ndirishfighting
Karl I hope your there by now cause according to my brother parking lot is already full
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 3:52 pm
by greenwayraider
It is. You wouldn't believe the line.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 3:54 pm
by karl(east)
ndirishfighting wrote:Karl I hope your there by now cause according to my brother parking lot is already full
Oh, great. I'm in Duluth till 5, so I'll probably wind up with a parking spot in Pengilly. That lot isn't exactly the largest one on earth...
At least I have a little pass I can wave around to get myself in (hopefully) if they sell out. Finding a place to stand or sit may be another story.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 3:59 pm
by greenwayraider
If the fire marshsll is around you won't get in.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 4:38 pm
by karl(east)
Welp, this is going to be an adventure. If someone in Coleraine wants to be my hero, hold me a spot. I'll pick up some bribery cash on my way out of town.

Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 4:42 pm
by greenwayraider
Sorry Karl. I value my life.

Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 4:44 pm
by ndirishfighting
If my brother answers me I may be able to hook you up
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 4:55 pm
by northwoods oldtimer
ndirishfighting wrote:If my brother answers me I may be able to hook you up
All I can say is there better be a chicken on the ice tonight
Hopefully the Greenway student section has that trick up their sleeve for tonight's game.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 6:19 pm
by greenwayraider
You should be able to find a the 3rday period of the jv game is about to start and the arena is only 80% full.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 6:45 pm
by greenwayraider
Rapids wins the JV game 2-0.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 7:06 pm
by WestMetro
Raiders, 4 out of 6 of my Pickem group predicted you to win tonight, including me, so don’t disappoint ! Btw , What is approx capacity of the Snakepit?
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 7:49 pm
by grindiangrad-80
Greenway up 1-0. Shots 5-0 Raiders. Rapids just hit crossbar for their 1st sog.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 7:54 pm
by grindiangrad-80
2-0 Rajala from Lawson
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:00 pm
by grindiangrad-80
Holum getting a workout tonight. Sounds like Raiders have more jump.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:09 pm
by greenwayraider
2-0 end of first. Shots 12-6 Greenway. Greenway starts the second period on the power play.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:10 pm
by WestMetro
Karl, in person expert commentary please? Including atmosphere and size
of crowd? Also trivia, do you know when last time Grnway had 2 D1 commits?
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:12 pm
by grindiangrad-80
WestMetro wrote:Karl, in person expert commentary please? Including atmosphere and size
of crowd? Also trivia, do you know when last time Grnway had 2 D1 commits?
Guyer/Sertich?
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:18 pm
by grindiangrad-80
The last time I was in that arena it was Guyer/ Guentzel. (1980)
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:30 pm
by grindiangrad-80
3-0 Lawson. Injuns hanging by a thread. And a GR penalty.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:39 pm
by grindiangrad-80
4-0 Greenway. Starting to get away.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:44 pm
by grindiangrad-80
Another Injun penalty late in 2nd. That is another sign.