There's is "in game" momentum and there is "in season" momentum.
"Barely getting into the tournament" doesnt mean anything if a team is playing their best hockey at the end of the season.
Berry: "Of course we're gonna start the goalie tonight who has gotten pulled the last two games."
Schlossman: "How many goals you think he'll give up tonight?"
Berry: "Hmm probably 7."
Most people dont even know FCS football exists or what it is.
Its virtually a "hidden league" amongst casual sports fans.
I admit to formerly being one of those folks.