Some observations, from memory, of the tournament games:
 
Maine-Michigan
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Maine looked good, but not stunning in this game. I don't know if that
is a credit to Michigan or a demerit to Maine, since I hadn't seen
either one before (this season).
 
The game looked very fast, but at the same time very physical.  I
though Maine was skating slightly faster than Michigan. They also
seemed to have a more pass and play-making style than the Wolverines. I
wouldn't call it a pure finesse style (they were hitting hard, and
using their bodies to make plays), but in the offensive end they had
more setups, more play-making, and more passing.  Michigan seemed to be
relying more on their physical size and strength to get the puck to the
net.
 
LSSU-BU
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LSSU dominated, and BU got frustrated. I don't remember much else..
 
MAINE-LSSU
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After the semi-finals,I thought it would be an interesting final.
LSSU seemed a lot like Michigan, in that they are big (very big?)
and physical, while still skating fast.
 
Maine's defense was very ragged at times... LSSU really put the
pressure on during the second period, and Maine seemed to panic a
bit when they had difficulty in their own end.
 
Everyone else has already commented in detail on the game, so
I'll stop here other than to say that it was fun to watch!
 
        --david
 
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david parter                            university of wisconsin -- madison
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