Penn State squeaked out a home win against Minnesota in OT. They played just last weekend (albeit on the big ice) and the Nittany Lions looked like a club team against Minnesota. Ohio State absolutely worked the Gophers the last time they played. The Buckeyes hit like they meant it and showed some speed - Wilcox stopped I believe 3-4 clean breakaways. I like the Buckeyes' chances better.
Where would CC be if this was the "old" WCHA?
Pearson and Hastings have changed the culture of Tech and Mankato - I have no doubt they would have been successful in the old conference.