In recent years, the top seeded team has opted to play the earlier game to
allow for additional rest between games, especially if the game were to go
into overtime.  So there have been times when the "showcase" game has been
the early game.

I believe it is Maine's choice, so it will be a choice between rest, or
additional fans at the game.

-Steve

----- Original Message -----
From: "Spiros Polemis" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 11:01 AM
Subject: Re: HE Tournament Update


> It's likely not necessary to wait for an official announcement since
> Maine is now the number one seed in the HE tournament.
>
> In any tournament, the number one seed would play in the "showcase" time
> slot. In this case that would be the 8 pm game. Mass vs UNH would play
> in the matinée time slot (5 pm).
>
>
> Deron Treadwell wrote:
>
> > The Portland Press Herald says Maine will play in the 8 p.m. game on
> > Friday, but I haven't seen an official announcement.
> >
> > -Deron
>