My money's on Cornell.  (Not literally.)  The factor that might not be
obvious (to those not familiar with Cornell) is the fans.  It's a
relatively short trip from Ithaca to Buffalo, and Cornell would probably
pack the house even if it weren't.  I believe Cornell has yet to lose a
game in front of their full fan contingent (one tie at home and the
others wins, including Albany).

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As much as I hate to say it, the Gophers look like the odds on front
runner.  They have better defenseman and better forwards than last year.
The are scoring a bunch of goals every game and they have a lot of team
speed.  It will take a miracle for Michigan to beat them, but I am
hoping.

Prediction:  If the Gophers beat Michigan, the Gophers are repeat
National Champions.  If Michigan beats MN (it all hinges on Montoya)
then Cornell is the new National Champion as Michigan will expend all
they have to beat MN and not have enough left to take on Cornell.