SiouxScore

Edina gets another powerplay goal for a 4-2 lead. Oettinger with a big glove save on a 2-on-1 to keep Lakeville within striking distance.

Agreed, the North goalie Oettinger really has had no chance on any of the Edina goals and has come up with a couple big saves to keep the game where it is. North's goals have come on rebounds and more scramble situations.

Edina leads Lakeville North 3-2 after one so guess I was off with my hopeful prediction. Lots of great action, North doesn't look quite as quick and I wonder if the OT games have them a little more tired. Edina has looked very crisp and physical. Both teams have cashed in on a powerplay and I think North has to find a way to generate more shots as Edina's goalie hasn't looked all that solid when tested.

Expecting a good one tonight between Lakeville North and Edina. Lakeville North needs to take a page out of Eagan's book and make sure to play physical against Edina but also has to stay out of the box because the Edina powerplay is very dangerous. I think Edina has the better depth and skill for the most part but North has the better goaltending. I'm taking Lakeville North 3-2 in OT.

Zach Yon scored his 200th career point in a 3-2 consolation championship win over Duluth East and finished with a goal and an assist.

Congrats to EGF on the Class A Championship. Congrats to Roseau as well as they beat Duluth East 3-2 for the Consolation Championship. This group for EGF has won championships at every level for EGF and really kind of re-energized the program as their youth program is really thriving right now. Not sure how Bowen and Eades were left of the all tournament team. I know some kids could leave early but I'm hopeful they don't as it could be a real battle between EGF and Warroad in 8A again with Bethune and Roth having another year of eligibility and EGF's top line returning.

I would love to see all the guys that can play another year of high school play another year of high school because it makes Minnesota High School hockey that much better but there is no question some of these guys could go to the USHL if they wanted. Eades and Poolman are both seniors and I would expect both to be in the USHL next year. I would think Bowen, Tweeten, Ausmus, and G.Loven all could have a chance to go early to the USHL if they wanted.

Agreed and I'd be very happy about that. Bowen, Loven, and Tweeten are forwards that are probably close to the top of a lot of teams lists.

I'd throw the younger Loven in there too. Bowen's line has definitely been flat out dominant at times throughout the tournament. Poolman is just solid all around too. I like Eades potential too with his size, and physical play especially if he can improve his skating some. I wouldn't be surprised if there are 5 or more future D1 players on this EGF team.

EGF all over Hermantown 5-1 after 2. EGF has only given up more than 2 goals twice this season. Reffing has been pretty soft but at least it has gone both ways. Really hope the Sioux can get a few of these kids to stay home to play their college hockey.

Hermantown 1-0 after 1. EGF had 4 penalties to Hermantowns 1 and apparently the refs think everyone is there to watch them. Hope they realize this is a state championship and let these teams play instead of making weak call after weak call.

EGF and Hermantown coming up shortly. Should be a very physical game and I would think real good scoring opportunities will be at a premium but if EGF plays to their capabilities I like their chances.

Parks

Edina leads Eagan 1-0 after 1. Edina's goal came from Malmquist on a real nice effort by him and chance that he was robbed by Lindgren but unfortunately for Eagan their d-man knocked the puck in while trying to clear it. Pretty good back and forth physical game so far with Eagan coming very close to tying it up hitting 2 posts.

Didn't see the whole game because I was watching the Minnesota High School State Tourney too but from what I saw the Sioux had some good chances and a number of them. Game lacked crispness at times and the Sioux seemed to be a little sloppy at times but most importantly found a way to get the win. Also where was Hammer and who was the guy that announced tonight? I hope I never have to hear him do a game again.

Nick Poehling gets the winner to give Lakeville North a 5-4 win on the powerplay in the 2nd OT. Each team had a slashing penalty in the 2nd OT and I thought they were both kind of weak for an OT. Poehling gets to experience the moment every Minnesota kid dreams of growing up.

And we will go to a 2nd Overtime.

Eden Prairie and Lakeville North will head to overtime tied at 4 great game so far.

Eden Prairie 3 Lakeville North 2 after 1 at the soldout X. The UNO commit Spinner has been impressive for EP tonight after really not doing much yesterday. He looks like a pure goal scorer and can really shoot the puck and already has 2 goals on the very good freshman goalie Oettinger. Didn't really expect this one to be the shootout it has been so far but there really haven't been any weak goals and there has been some good back and forth action.

Noon tomorrow

EGF advances to face Hermantown in the Class A Championship with the 2-1 win over St.Cloud Cathedral. EGF physically dominant in the game and had to have at least 4 times as many hits as Cathedral and many of the very big variety. EGF finishes with a 36-22 shot advantage despite missing the net quite a bit on some decent chances and really only gave up maybe 4 good chances to Cathedral. EGF will need to clean up its transition game and passing as it was a little sloppy at times. I would expect a very physical battle tomorrow with Hermantown.

EGF leads 2-1 with just 5:22 remaining and really throwing around their weight all over the ice and Cathedral has no physical response.

Tweeten finishes a nice feed from Grant Loven on a 2-on-1 for the 2-1 lead now 10:30 left in the 3rd.

1-1 after 2. EGF really hasn't given up much but Cathedral was able to cash in on one of the very few good chances they have had. Cathedral has done a pretty decent job clogging up the neutral zone and not giving EGF the middle. Reffing has been rather weak imo as EGF has been the much more physical team and been called for penalties on 3 good clean hits but Cathedral has got away with the holding and stick-work stuff all game.

EGF leads 1-0 after 1. Started off real fast and physical and got an early goal from Poolman. Have pretty well controlled the game so far and not given Cathedral any real good chances. Need to clean up their turnovers a little bit and use their speed even more.