I'm going to assume BGSU was the "13th team" for the tournament. If that's the
case, would there have been any difference had they played (and won) a
consolation game against MSU?
 
As for MSU staying home, I think that College Hockey isn't big enough yet
to have people show up to the Regionals no matter who is playing. I don't
have a problem with MSU or RPI or whoever being guaranteed home ice if
they qualify for the tournament. It's a hell of a lot better than the
Canadian way of ensuring teams bid for tournaments - granting the host
team an automatic berth in the tournament. So, imagine RPI in the East
Regionals and Miami in the Phinal Phour. Now cringe.
 
See you later,
John
 
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