03/14/98 Princeton             vs New Hampshire         NC     1:00
03/14/98 Brown                 vs Dartmouth             NC     4:00
 
03/15/98                       vs                       NC     2:00
 ECAC League Championship final (@Northeastern)
 
Semifinals
#1 New Hampshire over #7 Princeton
The UNH Wildcats pounded the surprising Tigers of Princeton twice in the
regular season: 6-1, 2-8.  It is fabulous to have peaking Princeton in the
semifinals.  They will need all of their quick break scoring techniques in
this contest if they hope to make the final.  However, I believe this will
be the weekend of the Wildcat.  New Hampshire survived a close
quarterfinal with Harvard and I see them taking no chances and dusting the
Tigers as they cruise to the finals.
 
#4 Brown over #3 Dartmouth
The Dartmouth College Big Green and Brown Bears split their league
matches, each winning at home: 2-1, 3-0.  The key in this all-Ivy
semifinal will be the tempo of play.  If DC can get their run and gun game
online they could blitz Brown and make the finals.  Dartmouth has the
talent to do it, but in big games, with the pressure on, sometimes that is
hard to accomplish.  I think Bruno will control the flow of the game, and
with their superior defensive game will pull out a close victory.  Can you
say overtime?
 
Final
#1 New Hampshire over #4 Brown
The Wildcats and Bears tied both of their league games: 2-2, 3-3.  Over
the last several years, these two fine programs have been fighting it out
for the number one spot in the ECAC League.  The final should be an
intense affair.  Bruno will need their control game at its best.  The
Bears will also need to generate as many scoring chances as possible.  I
think the ECAC League titleholding Wildcats have the depth and ability to
adapt to any manner of play and win.  UNH could win big against any side
in the finals.
 
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