I've been an advocate for getting rid of the regionals as well. Here's what
I would do:
1) Rank the teams 1-16.
2) Top 8 seeds host Bottom 8 seeds in best 2 out of 3 playoff series, repeat
for second round.
3) Winners advance to Frozen Four.
It's simple, straightforward, and fair. In other words, a far cry from the
current system.
Brian
(GO SIOUX!!!)
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