> Excuse the "blonde" moment for a minute, but don't we have to win the HE title in order to be a #1 seed?  And if that is true, if we don't win the HE championship, would we then go west?  I know theres a million possibilities here, so I don't even want to pick it apart.  The thing I do like about the 16 teams is no byes.

OK, I'll say it for you, "duh". !!!!  (yes Deron, I am home...again...)
> From: Deron Treadwell <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: 2003/03/04 Tue AM 11:03:07 EST
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Bracket Discussion
>
> Check out this article on USCHO:
>
> http://www.uscho.com/news/2003/03/03_006320.php
>
> The logic is sound, but I think if the seeds hold like this the Northeast
> Regional that Maine is in would be very hard, while the West Regional that
> Minnesota is in would be a good draw considering Minnesota is at home.  The
> defending champs would be a strong bet to return to the Frozen Four.
>
> What do you guys think?
>
> -Deron
>

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