Given the opponent, I'd take the 5:00 game.


--- Stephen Merrill <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> In recent years, the top seeded team has opted to play the earlier
> game to
> allow for additional rest between games, especially if the game were
> to go
> into overtime.  So there have been times when the "showcase" game has
> been
> the early game.
>
> I believe it is Maine's choice, so it will be a choice between rest,
> or
> additional fans at the game.
>
> -Steve
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Spiros Polemis" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 11:01 AM
> Subject: Re: HE Tournament Update
>
>
> > It's likely not necessary to wait for an official announcement
> since
> > Maine is now the number one seed in the HE tournament.
> >
> > In any tournament, the number one seed would play in the "showcase"
> time
> > slot. In this case that would be the 8 pm game. Mass vs UNH would
> play
> > in the matinée time slot (5 pm).
> >
> >
> > Deron Treadwell wrote:
> >
> > > The Portland Press Herald says Maine will play in the 8 p.m. game
> on
> > > Friday, but I haven't seen an official announcement.
> > >
> > > -Deron
> >