Deron writes:
 
Apparently, Coach Walsh told his team *before* the game Friday that
the NCAA Tournament was their goal and (essentially)the Hockey East
Tournament didn't mean much.
 
        In my humble opinion Shawn is the best coach in the nation. If this is
true I'm sure he felt it was the proper thing to do. In my eyes he can do
no wrong (hockey-wise).
        Also, am I wrong thinking Maine has the easiest route to the frozen four
of the non-bye teams? OSU was the last team to be chosen for the tournement
and Clarkson doesn't scare me.
        Predictions:
        UNH chokes against Michigan... Umile can't win the big game. They
embaressed themselves last year in the ncaa semi's.
        BC beats ND in overtime. I think they've been playing possum all year,
just waiting for the "big dance".
        Mich. St. wins... just because I don't know much about them
        I don't want to jinx the Bears.....