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Date: | Wed, 17 Mar 1993 07:50:40 EST |
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I spoke with Michigan Coach Red Berenson last night after the airing of
a local radio show. We discussed the possible seeding for the NC$$ and
the idea of seeding to maximize regional attendance. Coach Berenson
said that heading into this weekend, the seeding of the CCHA/WCHA teams
are as follows:
1. Michigan
2. Miami
3. Minn-Duluth
4. Lake Superior
5. Wisconsin
6. Michigan State/Minnesota (too close to call)
[Erik, does this conform to current RPICH numbers?]
This scenario, if it holds, would send Wisconsin to Mass., something the
NC$$ wishes to avoid. The impression I received from Coach Berenson is
that if the selection committee can find a way for Wisconsin and Michigan
State to play at Joe Louis Arena, they will.
IMHO, the pressure to "maximize regional attendance" sets up the
following possible scenario for the NC$$ (apologies to teams left
out, this is merely an example):
WEST EAST
1. Michigan 1. Maine
2. Miami 2. Boston Univ
3. Minn-Duluth 3. Harvard
4. Lake Superior 4. Clarkson
5. RPI/UNH 5. Wisconsin
6. Minnesota 6. Michigan State
Thus, Wisconsin and MSU would play in Detroit and the Golden Gophers
would be the only CCHA/WCHA team travelling to the east coast. Again,
IMHO, the pressure for attendance presents the possibility of
compromising the integrity of the seeding process.
Only time will tell.
John H
U Mich
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