Herald photo by John StennesThe match-ups have been finalized and all we have left to do is play the games. I am also happy that we won't have to listen to the other leagues fans complaining about how many WCHA teams are in the mix for a NCAA tourney bid. The Fratricide begins this weekend. I predict when it is all said and done there will be 5 WCHA teams in the NCAA tourney.
#1 CC sweeps #10 UAA
This series will be over on Saturday night.
Tigers roll winning two games 6-0 and 5-2.
#2 UND vs #9 MTU
It will be interesting to see which Huskies come to Grand Forks to play the Sioux this weekend. At the beginning of the season the Huskies were picked by some to finish third in the league, so I would have to say that the Huskies play this season has been a disappointment. Prediction: Sioux in two games.
#3 DU vs #8 DU and
UMD and DU have a history, UMD ended DU's season in the 2006 WCHA playoffs. I could see the Bull Dogs ending the Pioneers WCHA playoffs once again this year. Prediction: Dog in three.
#4 MSUM vs #7 UM
The Gopher fans are already licking their lips about the prospects of playing the Mavericks; but they shouldn't be. This is not the same Mavericks team that the Golden Goofs beat earlier in the season. Prediction: Mavericks win series in three games. Gophers coach Don Lucia appeals to the league office to get the Friday night game at the WCHA Final Five anyways, saying it isn't fair that they can't play in the Final Five. Lets Go Mavs blogger faints in the arena in Makato and has to be rushed to the hospital.
#5 SCSU vs #6 UW
SCSU will end the BADgers season in three games. SCSU is playing pretty good right now and the BADgers don't have an answer for the Huskies offense. Prediction: Garrett Roe has a conniption but the Huskies still win the series in three games.
You heard it here first folks the final five is held this season without the BADgers or the Gophers; and they will still hold the game(s) regardless of whether the two big ten teams are there or not.
I like your predictions, Goon, but I think it won't be as hard for the Sioux as you suspect. Although... there may be the Oshie-factor that seems uncertain right now. Any news on what happened with/to him?
ReplyDeleteGarrett having a conniption cracked me up!
Why would I faint?
ReplyDeleteGoon, I'm surprised I haven't heard as much people bringing up the whole Wisconsin/Denver issue. If the right call was made Wisconsin would have had home ice.....How much would that have changed your predictions?
ReplyDeleteI was actually thinking about that when I was writing this today. If Wisconsin gets 2-4 points more they are hosting and making money for the university with a home series.
ReplyDeleteI think the league meetings would be fun to attend. I am tempted to sneek in. Lets just say I think they would be fun to attend and I am betting there isn't going to be a lot of fun and game this year.
The heat is going to be on Sheppard and McCloud.