I'd like to congratulate Brookings on their Super Series bid! ;)

I also wonder what the Oaks will do. The fans want more and they seem Eagan to please.

1976 Kellogg Cup Playoffs; Second Round - North


Steinbach Barbarians vs Grand Rapids Moose
It was a top 10 battle in Steinbach between the top ranked Barbarians and the defending Champion Moose. As games with Grand Rapids usually go, this was a high scoring affair with both teams finding success on offense. In the end the Moose were just too good at capitalizing on their limited chances, scoring 5 times on 26 shots to outgun Steinbach. The final horn sounded with the scoreboard reading 5-3 in favor of the guests from Grand Rapids, cutting the top seeded Barbarians dreams short before it even really began.

Winnipeg Monarchs vs East Grand Forks Pointers
Despite getting off to a hot start, the Pointers were just unable to put a stop to the Monarchs who barreled right through them for a 6-2 victory to return to the Super Series after 8 long years. The nearly 10,000 on hand at Winnipeg Arena were treated to a terrific game from their boys in Purple, sending EGF back down the Red River with a loss to end their season.

Eveleth Redbirds vs Fort Frances Trappers
The closest section final in the north happened up in Eveleth as they welcomed the Trappers for the first time ever. The Birds went up on a rebound late in the third, holding the lead for the remainder of the game. They added to their lead early in the second and Fort Frances got on the board later in the period to make it 2-1. Eveleth capitalized on a powerplay midway through the third to give themselves a cushion, causing the Hipp to erupt with cheers. The Trappers would add some drama late in the game, pulling to within one with 57 seconds to play. The Trappers had momentum and were very aggressive in the Redbird zone after the goal, but Eveleth managed to hold off the attack and survive to the final horn. Eveleth wins by a score of 3-2, advancing to their second Super Series in team history as they look for Kellogg Cup number 6.

Duluth Voyageurs vs Little Falls Pilots
Little Falls continues to play some of their best hockey, pushing Le Bleus to the brink in Duluth, but their run of luck was bound to come to an end at some point. The breaking point happened when the Voyageurs lit up the pilots goalie late in the second, scoring 3 goals in under 2 minutes. Little Falls would be unable to overcome such a collapse, losing 5-2. Duluth appears to finally be back, reaching the Super Series for the first time in team history.

Let me know what you think, comments are appreciated!

Wallflower wrote:

Let's go Monarchs! Solid win.

Also could I have a sig for the Monarchs?

Here ya go!

Duluth versus Eveleth is gonna be a great game. This new Voys team seems to have a penchant for random scoring binges, hopefully that will continue.

One word. Eagan?!?!?!