If the truth was known, I'll bet Coach Shawn Walsh of Maine views the BU loss as a blessing in disguise. Although no coach likes to lose, the baggage of the undefeated streak, records, etc is now left behind. Maine can fully focus on the upcoming tournaments. Opponents can no longer use the 'stop the streak' mindset as a motivational tool. The players, particularly the goalies, probably felt the weight of being undefeated. A team in that situation can unconsciously alter its playing style in an attempt not to lose vice playing to win. The one game format of the tournaments is brutal. Anything can happen as Maine's NC$$ quarterfinal defeat last year illustrates. Now, Coach Walsh and his Bears go in with a clean slate. Hank Olson Maine 'many years ago