They played the best hockey of the year in these two games. If it keeps
up - if - they could make the playoffs. I think they could make the
quarterfinals, but not the Frozen Four.

Deron Treadwell wrote:

>In light of this discussion about Maine's NCAA Tournament at-large bid
>chances, we have this quote from Tim Whitehead in today's Bangor Daily
>News... is this just out there to "keep the hopes up" or what else do
>you guys think Tim has seen that gives him more optimism this week?
>(Note:  Not trashing the team here, just saying that after a split @
>UNH, we didn't really improve our standing at all- to my disappointment
>- so I don't get it.)
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>"We could have played better. UNH played much better than they did last
>night," said Maine coach Tim Whitehead. "Our freshman class really had
>a good weekend. That was a positive. I feel better about our team and
>about our chances to make the NCAA Tournament."
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>Comments?
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>-Deron
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