I'd disagree with Wayne's analysis in that I expect Maine or PC to be sent out West to avoid a second-round matchup against BC, a team from the same conference. This isn't iron-clad like avoiding first-round matchups. In fact, with five WCHA teams, it can't be avoided. But with three Hockey East teams, I'd bet that Maine/PC goes in one Eastern bracket and BC is in the other with some WCHA team and the ECAC team. Does Maine go West or PC? Maine would draw more fans, but a win by PC tonight would put the Friars ahead of the Black Bears in terms of criteria. I wouldn't be surprised if Maine stayed East anyway because of the big attendance difference, but a BC win over Providence would, I think, clinch PC going West and Maine staying in the East. Dave _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com