Projections of the number of tournament teams from each conference at this 
point is a ceramic Dalmatian argument (those who know what I am referring to, we 
are getting old).  One thing that drives me crazy, however at this point is 
the "fear/gloating" some have that the WCHA could get 7 or 8 teams in the 
field.  These people forget that 5 WCHA teams are going to end their season by 
losing 2 games the weekend prior to the final 5.  And, at the final five another 
team (4th place) will also lose two games.  These losses will change the PWR a 
great deal, especially since some HE, ECAC teams will be winning 3 of their 
last 4 without getting the automatic bid.  The PWR will be very different on 
selection day than it is today.
 
Granted who wins and loses plays a big part, but certainly those teams in the 
12-14 PWR band do not want to miss their conference tournament final weekend 
(and it is likely that the WCHA 4/7, 5/6 series will match teams in that area).
 
Just a few thoughts,
 
William
 
William Sangrey
Cornell '87 & '94
Let's Go RED!!!



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