It is interesting to note that no WCHA team is ranked above #9 in the
latest Instone ratings.  Is this a direct result of Maine sweeping
Northern Michigan last week?  As the WCHA expanded to nine teams this
sesason, the opportunities for inter-conference play are reduced as
each team now has 32 conference games.  As we get into December, though,
there should be enough inter-conference action to give the ratings a
better base.
 
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