William wrote, in part:
> Now, if Maine goes 0-1-1 this weekend, the Bbears and Minutemen will 
> finish series 1-1-1 and each team would also have 14 conference 
> victories. However, we would lose tiebreaker because UMass beat UNH 
> twice this year.

Actually, if Maine goes 0-1-1 this weekend, UMass will have earned 3 
points to lead Maine 32 to 30 and would be seeded ahead of Maine. With 
this scenario, VT could earn anything from 4-6, depending on its 
results.  Maine would be 5th or 6th.

Maine must earn 2 points this weekend to have a chance for 4th place.  
As you say, 3 Maine points is required to assure 4th place and home ice 
in the HEA tournament first round.

cheers, wayne