Okay, so I understand that Maine will be participating in the HEA playoffs
this year. So I've got a question: So what happens to the automatic
tournament bid if Maine wins? Will the runner-up be awarded the bid?
 
 
Just think...
 
If the runner up (to Maine) is awarded the bid, it might make for a very
interesting championship game. In effect, it might make the semifinals the
biggest games of the playoffs. Just imagine (just for the sake of example,
I'm not trying to flame): Maine vs. Providence and BU vs. UMass. If Maine
wins in the first game, all UMass has gotta do for a tournament bid is to
beat BU (or whoever their opponent is). Sure it's a tough task, but UMass
(or whoever) would be able to pull out all the stops simply to make the
final against Maine.
 
This could definitely make for an interesting set of semifinals; I think
for the first time in college hockey history teams might actually hope to
play Maine in the final game.
 
 
just a question, late at night...
 
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