Steve Christopher writes:
 
> Will there be a consolation game to determine 3rd place in the
> WCHA playoffs?  If so, does anyone think its result will have a
> bearing on selections for the NC$$ tournament?
 
Yes, there will be a third place game.  If Minnesota, Wisconsin, or Northern
Michigan are in it, it could have some impact on seeding for the NC$$
tournament.  Keep in mind, though, that the committee has generally
considered playoff games to be of equal weight to regular season games,
so the impact of one game might not be enough to cause the seedings to
change.  It could serve as a tie-breaker, though.
 
-- Erik