Sunday March
3rd was the start for a busy week in Minnesota sports with professional,
college and even throw in some high school all in action. This is like a piece
of heaven for the hard core Minnesota fan I am.
Sunday the
Minnesota Wild hosted the Edmonton Oilers and it ended up being with one of the
most dominating games by the Wild in quite some time.
I don’t know
if I can recall a game where a team did not get a shot on goal. The Wild
outshot Edmonton 18-0 in the second period and yet did not score. The Wild
looked so good it was just a shame the team could not score.
Third period
started out quickly literally as 9 seconds into the 3rd Mikko Koivu
lights the lamp to make it 2-1 and then the Wild add 2 more to end with 4 which
ties the season high.
It was a
great way to start the Minnesota sports week.
Monday the
Timberwolves hosted the Miami Heat in a game in which I attended. It was my
first chance ever to see LeBron James in action along with his teammates.
The
Timberwolves dressed only 9 and did really have much of an answer for the
inside game of Miami. It was like a dunk free for all for Miami.
The strange
thing is even though Miami seemed to get what they want the Timberwolves were
in the game in the 3rd quarter only being down by 8. I was
encouraged and was in hopes of an upset.
It seemed
the flagrant foul called on JJ Barea followed by a technical called on Timberwolves
coach Rick Adelman really took the steam out of the team.
The crowd
was booing loudly and continually. It was the hope at least for that night that
the Wolves would catch a break but not to be.
The crowd
itself I saw a ton of Miami Heat jerseys, hats and coats while the Timberwolves
fans did a god job of showing support for their young team. In my section I
just did not see much Timberwolves apparel worn by fans. It is strange to see
fans in neutral colors but I guess as long as they are cheering for the home
team it is all good.
The Wolves
had a chance to get to .500 at home but it was not meant to be so they are now
13-15 at Target Center. I am still a fan of the teams hustle as witnessing Rubio
stealing the ball from LeBron and Dwayne Wade.
Tuesday the
Wild went on the road to Chicago in hopes of ending the longest streak of consecutive
points in a game that Chicago has going.
The Wild
start out 1-0 on a goal by Devin Setoguchi, but then Chicago came storming back
scoring 4 consecutive goals and knocking Wild goalie Nicklas Backstrom out of
the game.
Chicago is
mighty impressive and it will take a complete game by somebody to knock them
down a notch or if they get a cocky attitude. It can be done, however at least
for Tuesday night it was not the Wild’s night.
Wednesday
focuses on basketball as the Wolves host Washington while the Gophers men’s
hoops team travels to Nebraska.
The
Timberwolves are on a 6 game losing streak
while the Gophers last 2 road games were blowouts. Let’s hope Wednesday is a
day of change for both squads.
Wednesday-Saturday
brings boys high school hockey state tourney at the Excel Energy Center. I do
love this tourney but honestly I miss the days of the small schools such as a
Roseau or Grand Rapids coming to the tourney and taking on a Bloomington
Jefferson or an Edina team for the state titles. There are now so many
different class levels for the schools.
Saturday is
a feast with the Gophers final Big Ten game in Purdue, the Timberwolves are in
Denver and the Wild are in Nashville and the state championship games will be
played. If you like sports, Saturday is the day to stay home kick back get your
remote and just enjoy some sports viewing.
As always
thanks for reading
Purplestick
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