Gabe Gilech makes big save for Muskies Saturday
A lot of Minnesota players skating all over North America this weekend. A few teams in Winnipeg, a few in Bemidji, a few in Toronto and a pile playing here locally at the Shock Doctor. Here is an overview of each division, our thoughts on who might win and a few comments.
2001
Great Lakes Blues v. Bauer Vapor Black
Fighting Saints v. Hockey Factory
The Call: Great Lakes > Fighting Saints
Commentary: Rumor is Great Lakes goalie Tyler Bergwall is trying to change his name to Brickwall.
2002
Northern WI Blizzards v. Sioux City Vipers
Gemini Jokers v. Bauer Vapor Black
The Call: Northern Wisconsin > Gemini
Commentary: Jokers uniforms, no joke
Northern Wisconsin has a shot Sunday
2003
Northern Wisconsin Blizzards v. North
Madison Capitols v. Euro American
The Call: Northern WI > Madison Capitols
Commentary: Blizzards most dominant team in all of the Shock Doctor winning pool play games by total of 23-2 and scoring 27 points in SD scoring system.
2004
Trojans v. Euro American Blue
Madison Capitals v. Northern Wisconsin Blizzards
The Call: Madison > Trojans
Commentary: Four good teams, anything can happen here.
Derek Evenson scores for Vapor Saturday
2005
Finlandia Hockey Club v. Northern Wisconsin Blizzards
Northern Wings v. Magicians Black
The Call: Northern Wings > FHC
Commentary: Both FHC and Wings are red hot, slight edge to the Minnesota boys.
2006
Mustangs Green v. Tommy Chicago Gold
Miracle Black v. MN Mavericks
The Call: Miracle Black > Mustangs Green
Commentary: Miracle will have home ice advantage over Mustangs
2001
DHI Minnesota is 3-1 in their first four games in Toronto...beating the Montreal Vikings (4-1) and the East Coast Selects (3-2)
2002
DHI Minnesota is 0-2-2 so far and play their pool champion Blue Eagles Sunday for a shot at the championship.
2004
DHI Minnesota went 2-1-1 in pool play, losing 7-1 Saturday to Honeybaked who won their pool. They face Big Leaguers who also finished third in their pool.