rookies. Lowell extends in nation-leading streak without a loss, but it was disappointing not to see them do it convincingly. I was at the game last night and they simply let Merrimack have its way ... it almost cost them! I have to admit I was impressed with Merrimack's 4th line of Mailhiot and some kid with #24 who was moving too fast for me to get his name. ;) Lowell could finish 3rd in HE if they don't play better against BU and Maine. But .... get this ... if Lowell beats both BU and Maine, what do you think the chances of them getting the #2 seed in the Eastern Regionals ... especially if they fare well in HE's tourney. Could happen! They should get at least the #3 seed in the East. All I know is that they better not get screwed again with a Western seed. Other Hockey East action saw Providence's tourney hopes dwindling. It would have been nice to see a 4th HE team in the tourney but now it looks like the West will get their 7-5 split. What about Maine??? They layed down ... good! We play them on the last game of the season and if we beat BU next weekend, we'll need to beat Maine as the topping on the cake. Lowell's shot at first place in HE was also hurt with BU's overtime goal Friday. Note, Providence has a flashy freshman who goes by the name of Lake ... keep an eye on this kid! On the national scene...ummmm, Minnesota loses to St. Cloud.... doh!!!!!! Denver also seems to be engaged in major slipping action. If the West gets 7 teams in the tourney, could 5 of them be from the CCHA? Could be! Bowling Green had a good weekend. What if Bowling Green wins the CCHA tourney, does that give them an automatic bid? That would leave Denver out. What if Denver continues to slip? Bowling Green could get in if they finish strong and show some people in the CCHA tourney. Michigan spanks Mich. State ... who says Michigan can't win a big one once in a while??? Is there any statistics on National or League Rookie Scoring Leaders? Keep me posted please. That's all... HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.