OK, the 08-09 EDC regular season is over. What are your thoughts? Who should be all EDC, what teamwas the biggest surprise? How about biggest disappointment?
Here are a couple of my observations per team:
South: Great team, amazing transition game. Solid goalie. Not as deep as I thought at first. Beatable but you better not blink. The favorite to win state (but you still have to play the games)
GFC: I'm very biased but I think they can play with anyone if they focus. Solid goaltending as of late and 3 solid lines have helped them greatly. Defense is solid but needs to stay consistant. As they proved against South, they can compete and beat anyone in the state.
GFRR: They have improved. My biggest surprise is that the kids that needed to step up have done so. Everyone knew their first line would be amazing, its' the role players that have made this team better than GPR and has given them a chance against anyone in the state.
GPR: After their first line it gets a bit dicey. Very dangerous team in the post-season though. Some wonderfully skilled players can make your team look silly. They just can't be on the ice all the time
West Fargo: Solid team that works hard. Seems like they have athletes, just need to hone their skills.
Devils Lake: Down in numbers, hard for a town this small to reload like Fargo or GF.
Fargo North: I have a soft spot for this team. They remind me of the little brother you wish would do better but doesn't. The loss of several players have hurt this team this year. i thought they would be more competitive.
Shanley: I think this team has some potential in the upcoming years to surprise the EDC.
Wahpeton: My mom used to tell me if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.....
As far as all EDC goes, I would love to hear what you guys think now that the season is over.