The Central States Collegiate Hockey League, Division II post-season
tournament was held this past weekend in Aberdeen, SD.  Participating
were:
 
  Northern Conference                  Southern Conference
   #1 Northern State Univ (SD)          #1 St. Louis Comm. College
   #2 Univ. of South Dakota                  at Meramec
                                        #2 Univ. of Northern IA
 
Saturday, 3/5       USD vs. Meramec     2-11
                    UNI vs. NSU         5-4
 
Sunday, 3/6         USD vs. NSU         5-4 ot
                    UNI vs. Meramec     3-6
 
A few comments:  The USD vs. Meramec game was very rough, with 31
penalties called, including several majors and a DQ.  A Meramec player
was checked from behind with enough force to remove his helmet and a
large portion of his ear, which required a dozen or so stitches.  Later
in the same game, a USD player was checked (cleanly) into the boards,
resulting in a ruptured spleen which required emergency surgery.
 
NSU simply played with little enthusiasm and poor defense during both
games.  It was a shame to see the team awarded a trophy for 1st place in
the conference, then see them walk away with nothing for the tourney.
 
In related news, CSCHL-II commissioner Wayne Gholson announced his
resignation effective as soon as a new commissioner was elected.  He
plans to go back to school for a masters degree.  The league will meet
again on 3/26/94 in Waterloo, IA to consider the candidates and vote.
 
 
 
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