When a form works, use it - merci Tom (ala Stevens Point)
Opening Round:
 
        Minnesota over Clarkson
                Despite Clarkson's new found form, the Golden Gophers
                find the Worcester ice to their liking, and spend the
                night weak-siding the Golden Knights.
 
        Wisconsin over Miami
                The Redskin put on a ton of pressure, but Carey is up
                to the task, as the Badgers just get by a powerful
                Miami team (who goes on to crush the CCHA next ...)
 
        Minnesota-Duluth over Brown
                The Bulldogs of the North prove too big and quick for
                the Bears.  Brown finishes a grand season in style
                nevertheless.
 
        NMU over Harvard
                The Wildcats continue their hot play dominating all
                aspects of play.  The Crimson look back on a season
                that should have ended better.
 
Second Round - Quarterfinals:
 
        Minnesota over Maine
                I would prefer Kariya and company to light up the
                whole playoffs, but those pesky Gophers play it
                tight and make the most of their chances.
 
        Wisconsin over Michigan
                Flying high, Buckie eats up the cooled down
                Wolverines.  Red tries to figure out what is wrong
                with his mix.
 
        Minnesota-Duluth over LSSU
                The Bulldogs on a roll, push aside the Lakers.  The
                battle of the giants is close, but Plante makes the
                difference, and the Lakers fall to superior style.
 
        NMU over BU
                The Wildcats score multiple short-handed goals as
                they best Jackie Parker, who now wants both nights
                off.
 
        Semifinals:
 
        Wisconsin over Minnesota
                In a heated rematch, the Badgers just slip by the
                Gophers.  In the end Wisconsin's offense prevails.
 
        Minnesota-Duluth over NMU
                Revenge proves sweet, as this time Northern is just
                too tired for the proud and strong Bulldogs.
 
        Final:
 
        Minnesota-Duluth over Wisconsin
                The pressure of being in-state is too much, as Duluth
                pulls out the final with an goal scoring orgy: 6-3.
 
                (or, I wish:  The orgy is Maine's, as the Black Bears
                 let it rip 9-6 over Minnesota-Duluth.)
 
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