Huh, never realized Hibbing used a white logo on their blue/gray uniforms. Seems odd but I guess it got by me this whole time so who am I to say. Also, I really like the Blue Ox shoulder outline/stripes. The template really shows them off!

Kellogg Cup Playoffs, Second Round Day 2


International Falls Ice vs Twin Cities Vulcans
By far the biggest upset of the 1960 playoffs thus far saw the Vulcans go into Smokey Bear Park and steal a win against the second ranked Ice. International Falls took the early lead and were up 1-0 after 1. The Vulcans turned the momentum in their favor in the second though, rattling off 3 unanswered goals. The Ice were able to get one back in the third, but the Vulcans played really solid defensively to hold off the Ice's attack and hold on to the win.

Duluth Voyageurs vs Thunder Bay Giants
This Lake Superior League rivalry was on full display in this fast paced, physical match up. Duluth struck first on a nice snap shot from Heaslip, who scored again in his next shift to give Le Bleus a 2-0 lead. Thunder Bay was finally able to get one past the Voyageurs goalie in the third to give their team some energy and hope that they had been lacking since the second goal from Heaslip. The Giants gave it their all for the last 7 minutes, but Duluth held strong. The Voyageurs capitalized on an empty net goal to solidify the 3-1 victory.

Minneapolis Millers vs Mankato Moose
The Millers explosive offense was firing on all cylinders against the Moose. The Mighty Millers put up 4 in the first two periods without allowing any goals against. Mankato made a little bit of a comeback in the third, scoring twice, but by then it was too late. Minneapolis buried one more to put the final nail in the Moose's coffin.

Cloquet Broncos vs St. Cloud Bearcats
This one was actually closer than most had anticipated, with the Bearcats actually playing the Broncos very competitively most of the game. Millen just proved to be too much for St. Cloud to handle as he put up 2 goals and 2 assists to lead his club to the great eight.

Let me know what you think,comments are appreciated!

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1960 Kellogg Cup Playoffs, Great Eight


Hibbing Greyhounds vs Brainerd Lumberjacks
The Brainerd Boys seem to have finally met their match in the top seeded Greyhounds. The Jacks scored first, just over a minute into the game, stunning the nearly 4,000 fans in the Hibbing Memorial Building. Luckily for them though, the Hounds answered back just a few minutes later, and Polich found the back of the net once again in the final seconds of the first. The second and third periods were close and hard fought, but neither team was able to find the back of the net, giving the Greyhounds a 2-1 win.

St. Paul Victorias vs Thief River Falls Railers
The atmosphere was electric in this great eight rematch between the V's and Railers, the crowd was at capacity with over 7,500 fans in attendance. Things were different than last year though, the Railers were comfortable in the spotlight and looked much more poised than a year ago. The first period was scoreless with neither team having any great chances. Thief River broke the deadlock thanks to a rocket from the point that found its way through the mob of bodies in front of the net, the second period would finish 1-0. The Victorias came out in the third hungry and aggressive. This left the defense a little more open however, and the Railers were able to take advantage. A Victoria had his pass intercepted by Jack Smith who found his twin Zach wide open in the neutral zone. Zach went in on goal all alone and roofed it just inside the crossbar to give his team a 2-0 lead. After celebrating on the ice with his teammates, they all skated to the bench pumping their right arms in what has become synonymous with the team after last years upset over Roseau. Thief River would hold off the Victorias offensive attacks for the remainder of the game, upsetting the Victorias in a 2-0 shut out.

Duluth Voyageurs vs Twin Cities Vulcans
The Cinderella run of the Vulcans came to a harsh stop at the hands of Le Bleus. The Voyageurs seemed to have learned from the errors of the Ice, coming in with the mindset as if they were playing the Ice themselves. Duluth controlled the flow of the game for most of the game, only allowing 14 shots against in the 3-0 shut out victory to advance to their second semi finals in a row.

Minneapolis Millers vs Cloquet Broncos
The last game of the day saw the Broncos upset the Mighty Millers in a high scoring 4-3 game. Both teams offenses were firing on all cylinders with both teams having over 30 shots on goal in the game. The Broncos just were lucky enough to come out on top as both teams exchanged goals and scoring chances all game long. Millen again stole the show, scoring once and assisting on two of his teams goals. He's leading his team to their first semi finals appearance since 1927.

This was definitely a shocking day for the Twin Cities Hockey League who went 0-3 on the day, including two major upsets against.

Let me know what you think, comments are appreciated!

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Fun storyline in Cloquet but the Voyageurs are focused and ready. I predict a low scoring game with Le Bleus advancing. Well, I hope so at least!

The Railers have built a reputation and the Greyhounds should be alert. I have unreasonable hate for Hibbing so I hope the Railers upset them but I think they'll come up just short and we'll see Hibbing in the Kellogg against Duluth.

All Aboard!!!! Trf!!!