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VMH.com LIVE from the 2010 Minnesota State Boys High School Hockey Tournament
3-13-10 Tournament Updates by VMH.com staff reporter: Adam Nelson. Photos by: Kyle Oen and Mike Hueller
Mahtomedi Zephyrs vs Warroad Warriors (Class A Third Place Game)
This for 3rd place in the Class A Tourney. We will be looking to see if Mahtomedi can recover from the heartbreaking loss to Hermantown. Warroad will be looking for redemption after losing to Breck. VMH.com picks up the game action late in the third period upon arrival to the Xcel Center.
3rd Period
We just arrived at Xcel to see Mahtomedi tie the
game with a few minutes left.
#22 Brandon Zurn on the power play for Mahtomedi.
All tied at 4
Overtime
Through the first overtime both teams look evenly matched. Warroad's #3 Brock Nelson clanked some iron with a few minutes left in overtime. Shots are 35-19
2nd Overtime
Both teams matching top lines. Both teams also playing two lines
The refs are letting them play. Questionable
plays but no penalties called yet
Mahtomedi to the power play at 11:59. This
could be the chance they need.
Warroad full strength after standing strong on
the power play. Could be some momentum to
use
Teams are exchanging pleasantries after every
whistle.
Looks like we are heading to triple overtime.
Shots are 42-26 Mahtomedi
3rd Overtime
This is an excellent game to start the day.
With 6:02 left #3 Brock Nelson goes high cheese
to win it for Warroad. A dandy wrister over the
goalie's shoulder.
Your 3rd place Champs: The Warriors from
Warroad.
Final Score:
Warroad 5 (3 OT)
Mahtomedi 4
Shots 43-27 Mahtomedi.
Breck Mustangs vs Hermantown Hawks (Class A Championship)
This for all the marbles in Class A. Breck will be looking for their 2nd consecutive title. Hermantown will be looking to keep their excellent tournament run going.
Under way in the first period of play Class A Championship
13:25 left in the first no score
Breck gets big breakaway chance, puck goes off the post, big break for Hermantown
8:43 left in the first no score
Hermantown to power play at 9:12. Hermantown looking get one past Breck's John Russell who has not been tested much this tournament.
Hermantown nets the all important first goal of the game by #20 Chad Bannor at 10:17. A power play tally to give Hermantown the lead.
Hermantown's power play has been
fantastic. They have converted on 5 of 8
so far.
The goal seems have given the big Mo to
Hermantown
After 1 period Hermantown 1 Breck 0
Shots 9-5 Hermantown
2nd period
2nd period under way
Breck to get a power play just :54 into the
period. Breck looking to tie it up on the power play.
Hermantown full strength, no problems killing off penalty as Breck did not get set up too well.
Breck picking the pace here for a moment
#9 Riley Borer of Breck picks up a rebound at 7:53 and bangs it home to tie at 1.
Big booming body checks filling the arena. Breck's intensity is rising.
5:51 to go in 2nd period All knotted at 1
End to end action here as teams trade great scoring chances.
More end to end action, both teams getting a little sloppy on the backcheck
After 2 periods: Hermantown 1 Breck 1
Shots 19-13 Hermantown
3rd Period
3rd period under way
Tempers are flaring a little
13:06 to play still tied
With 11:30 minutes to go
Hermantown clangs a post, which
Breck goalie John Russell is okay
with
9:55 left still tied at 1-1. Who
wants it more?
A skirmish develops in front of the
Breck goaltender. Players were scrambling and a goal was scored.
The play was already blown dead. No goal. Ref had lost sight of puck
John Russell standing strong for Breck as Hermantown gets 2 real nice chances.
5:45 left still tied at 1-1.
John Russell has been quite good as he robs Hermantown point blank stopping 27 of 28
Breck's #8 Mike Morin looks to have scored the game winner with 1:40 to go. Goal under review.
You can put it on the board!!! Yes!!!
2-1 Breck
It is truly Eye of the Tiger time for Hermantown
Timeout for Hermantown
30 seconds away from glory for Breck and 30 seconds away from agony for Hermantown
Breck repeats as Class A Champions!!! Breck is first Class A team to win back to back titles.
Congrats to the Breck Mustangs on their Back-to-Back state Championship
Final Score:
Breck 2
Hermantown 1
Shots 31-20 Hermantown
Apple Valley Eagles vs Hill Murray (Class AA Third Place Game)
This tilt is the Class AA Third place game featuring the Pioneers from Hill Murray and Eagles from Apple Valley
The Pioneers are coming off a heartbreaking loss to Minnetonka in the semi finals and are looking to make
amends here. The Eagles stunned a highly rated and very talented Blaine team. They are a young team and
can use this as a stepping stone for the future.
1st Period
2-1 halfway through first period
Hill Murray with a goal at 15:42 to take a
impressive 3-1 lead
\After 1 period Hill Murray 3 Apple Valley 1
Shots 11-5
2nd period
2nd period under way
Apple Valley to the power play :51 into the
period. Let's see if Apple Valley can climb
back into this
Hill Murray full strength with no real harm done.
Hill Murray to the power play at 4:26, looking to add to the lead.
Apple Valley's #19 AJ Michaelson picks up a shorty at 4:50 to cut the lead to 1 goal
3-2 Hill Murray
Apple Valley full strength after a very productive penalty kill
#8 Kris Goodman ties it up for Apple Valley at 6:49. Apple Valley using big Mo from that shorty
3-3
5:31 left all tied 3-3
This has been a very strong period for
Apple Valley
After 2 periods Apple Valley 3 Hill
Murray3
Shots 17-13 Hill Murray
3rd Period
3rd period under way
Hill Murray gets a squeaker by Apple
Valley from #16 Jordan Johnson to re-take the lead.
Hill Murray to the power play at 2:41. Looking to go back up by 2 goals
Apple Valley to full strength
4-3 Hill Murray
Hill Murray with goal by #26 Loren French at 7:14. Hill up by 2 goals
5-3 Hill Murray
Hill starting to take command of this game with 6:21 left.
Hill Murray adds another at 12:40 by
#22 David Bruchu
6-3 Hill Murray
1 min remain
Coincidental penalties called.
Hill Murray are the third place winners
Final Score:
Hill Murray 6
Apple Valley 3
Shots 31-17 Hill Murray
Minnetonks Skippers vs. Edina Hornets (Class AA Championship)
It is finally here. The big showdown. This is "THE GAME" to be at. We have the Skippers from
Minnetonka who are loaded with D-1 talent. On the other hand we have the Hornets from
Edina who may not have the same talent but can roll 3 or 4 solid lines.
During the regular season these teams met 3 times. Minnetonka is 2-1 vs Edina. Edina is the "only " team to beat Tonka this year.
1st Period
Puck about to drop
#16 Ryan Cutshall opens the game
for Edina with a goal just :26 into
the period.
That is how you open a period
1-0 Edina
11:39 left in the 1st period 1-0 Edina
Tight checking so far
Edina is getting the better of the chances. Tonka seems to be little lax.
Tonka to the power play at 12:00 looking to put one on the board.
Edina full strength. Tonka had a few shots but nothing very dangerous
After 1 period: Score Edina 1 Minnetonka 0 Shots even at 6-6.
2nd Period
2nd period under way
Edina buzzing the offensive zone early
A puck takes a bad hop in the corner
comes out front and Edina's #17 Michael
Sit buries it at 2:35
2-0 Edina
Uh oh Edina scores again with a goal
from #7 Brett Stolpestad at 4:13
3-0 Edina
Minnetonka goalie Jim Kruger with a dandy save
Edina getting better chances than Tonka. It seems every line can bring it
Tonka showing some signs of life the intensity is rising
#8 Jake Sampson scores for Edina at 13:09 to give them a four goal lead.
Tonka to the power play at 16:15. They need this badly
Score after 2 periods Edina 4 Minnetonka 0
Shots 18-16 Edina
3rd Period
3rd period under way
Tonka still on power play left from
last period
Tonka gets a power play goal from
#11 Andrew Prochno at 1:02
4-1 Edina
Tonka nets another!!!! #11 Andrew
Prochno gets another at 1:34
4-2 Edina
Tonka with new life this period
9:39 left still 4-2 Edina
Clock is becoming Tonka's enemy
Girard with a dandy glove save on
Gardiner
Tonka fighting the clock now.
1:12 left Tonka takes time out
Time runs out on Tonka
Edina Hornets are your new state
High School hockey champions for
Class AA! This is Edina's seventh
State Championship having last won
in 1997.
Final Score:
Edina 4
Minnetonka 2
Shots 25-20 Minnetonka
