State High School Hockey Tournament

Rams getting themselves into trouble with all those penalties!

Rams transition game is better than Edina's... Hornets forcheck is better than Roseau's...

Annnnnnd another on a rebound for the Hornets...starting to take control.

After 2 Periods...
5 - 2

The Hornets just KILLED at the end of that period... 4 unanswered goals after the Rams took the lead midway.

Ok, down to the last period... the Rams need to get it back in gear. Defensively they were playing a really good game before they got the lead... not sure what they changed, but they were not the same since.

Rams had a chance at a WIDE open net, but couldn't get the stick on it...

stick a fork in Roseau... this one's over

Yeah, you can see their legs are completely gone...

Just as I say that, the Rams score to put it back to a 3 goal deficet... Hornets lead 6-3.

7 - 3
Final

Pretty convincing win for Edina there...

Now we get to see Bjugstad eh? Should be interesting.

Blaine should dominate this next game pretty solidly.

Here comes faceoff...

After 1 Period...
0 - 0

Apple Valley was actually surprisingly good this period. I think their size and mobility surprised Blaine a bit, towards the end of the period Blaine started taking a bit more control, and got the better chances... but the Eagles have to like how this game is going thus far.

I know this is only the 2nd time I've seen Blaine... again not impressed... especially with Bjugsted. If Blaine some how escapes this one... Edina will easily move on to the finals if Blaine plays like this.

Hats off to AV though, they are looking more like a "seeded" team then Blaine

0 - 2
Final

Apple Valley is absolutely surprisingly good. They are a quality team that is smooth on both sides of the puck.

Fasching is a hell of a player!

First Semifinal is set for tomorrow night... Apple Valley has the size and speed and puck mobility to give Edina trouble, just as they just did with Blaine, will be an interesting matchup!

VS

Wooooooooo going to be a great weekend no matter what happens!

How was our future draft pick Bjugstad?

He was the only Blaine player worth anything at all...

Ok, this game will be no question... domination by Minnetonka. They don't storm through the season like they have only to be challenged by Lakeville North... that's for damn sure.

TaLoN wrote:

He was the only Blaine player worth anything at all...

so us picking him would be a good move you think?

i see us getting a 10-13th draft pick, we can trade down to 20-25ish and get some extra draft picks and also be able to pick him up.

Is there a stream anywhere? sucks being in canada HS state playoffs are some of my favorite hockey.

It was only a matter of time... the ice has been tilted all game... even whe Lakeville was on the PP, the Skippers were getting all the chances. Max Gardiner with the first goal of the game.