That's not very winnipoggers

I do like the Stars, though, so it's not all bad.

1982 Kellogg Cup Playoffs: Second Round - Twin Cities


#2 St. Paul Victorias vs Eau Claire Rubber Kings
The St. Paul Auditorium was electric as the puck was dropped for this section final matchup between the V's and Kings. The first was kind of a feeling out process with neither team getting many good looks, St. Paul did control time of possession though. The V's got on the board thanks to a rocket from Housley on a pass from Parker. Eau Claire would have their best chance of the game late in the second getting a breakaway, but it was denied by the St. Paul goaltender, keeping the Rubber Kings at zero. The V's got their insurance goal on a rebound midway through the third and from there they were able to kill the clock and cinch the victory. The St. Paul Victorias are heading back to the Super Series for the 10th time in franchise history, shutting out Eau Claire 2-0.

#15 Brooklyn Park Panthers vs Cottage Grove Yellow Jackets
The Yellow Jackets stung first, getting an odd man rush in the first few minutes that ended with a shot just under the bar. Brooklyn Park tied it up with 7 minutes left in the first and it would remain 1-1 when the horn sounded to end the period. The second period was back and forth at times, but for the most part it was really slow with lots of whistles and not much going on for offense. The third is where Brooklyn Park came to life, showing just how bad they want it. The Panthers berated the Cottage Grove goalie with 14 shots in the period, three of which found the back of the net to push BP to a 4-1 lead. The final horn sounded and the 2,000+ fans at Northland Community Arena erupted in cheer, the Brooklyn Park Panthers are finally heading to the Super Series at long last.

#6 Bloomington West Terriers vs #23 Edina Cake Eaters
The Terrier-Eater rivalry had some fuel put onto the fire in this one as West and Edina went the distance in what turned out to be a classic. This game was not lacking in the physical and/or cheap shot department with both teams exchanging pleasantries throughout the game. Edina scored late in the first to open the scoring, pushing their lead to 2-0 in the second. The Terriers got a powerplay chance with 4 minutes left in the second and were able to bury a rebound to make it a one goal game heading into the third. It was all Terriers in the third with West pouring on the pressure. Edina was able to withstand the onslaught for a while, but West was bound to get one through eventually. The Terriers finally knotted things up with a shot through a screen, sending the BIG into mayhem. Edina held off Bloomington for the rest of the period despite the continued offensive attack. The Terriers were ahead 34-26 in shots as we went to overtime in Bloomington. Edina seemed to have made some tactical changes in the locker room, leaving a man high on the far side so as soon as they gained control they flipped it out of their zone, creating a 1v1 race for the loose puck between the high winger and a Terrier defenseman. The Eater won the race and was in all alone on goal, faking a shot to drop the goalie before pulling it around the keeper and tucking it into the back of the net. Edina has managed to survive, taking down the WMHL champs just over a minute into overtime by a score of 3-2.

#17 Richfield Roosters vs Coon Rapids Bandits
Richfield Arena was filled to capacity as the puck was dropped for this one. The Roosters gave the fans in the stands plenty to cheer about early, dominating the first shift of the game and keeping the Bandits on the ice for nearly two full minutes before finally finding the back of the net for the games opening score. It wasn't until the third that another goal was scored with Richfield capitalizing on the man advantage to make it a 2-0 game with 16:40 left in the game. Coon Rapids finally got on the board on what could be considered a rather weak goal for the Rooster goalie to allow. It doesn't matter how you get them, a goal is a goal at the end of the day, and with that the Bandits were only down 2-1. Coon Rapids was forced to pull their goalie with a little more than a minute left to play which quickly backfired as the Cocks took control of the puck almost the moment the Bandit goalie got off the ice. Richfield took it the other way and put it in the empty net to secure the win. The Roosters are heading back to the Super Series, knocking out Coon Rapids by a score of 3-1.

Let me know what you think, comments are appreciated!

Finally, I did well with my predictions, going 4-for-4 with the Twin Cities and on the nose with the score for Richfield's win.

Imagine how wild a Posse Kellogg Cup would be. I'm glad my Bavs and the Posse are advancing. It's also good to see Winona finally make the Super Series.

Super Series predictions

Winona over Roseau
The Wildcats continue their run with an upset over the Stars

Brooklyn Park over Wilmar
The clock strikes midnight for the Posse

New Ulm over Brookings
The Bavarians slay the Buffalos and advance

Edina over Richfield
The Cake Eater beat the Roosters in a WMHL showdown