Ironically, this was the last year of the two-game total goal format. The next season (1988), the WCHA switched to the format the NCHC now uses (first round playoff series on campus, followed by a league tournament at a neutral site).
This could be a motivator for guys on national title contending teams who were robbed at the chance of a title this year to come back for at least one more season.
Unless he had a good chance of playing in the NHL right away, he shouldn't leave. He could very well get buried on the depth chart in the minors and never be heard from again. Also, he has had one great year; he could use some more seasoning and so he can prove that this year wasn't a fluke. Which I don't think it was.
Non-essential University of North Dakota employees (including myself) will be working remotely for the next two weeks. The message from Interim President Wynne:
I feel like I am in a movie.
Non-essential employees (including myself) will be working remotely for the next two weeks. The message from Interim President Wynne:
I feel like I am in a movie.
Claiming to be "national champions" this year is no different than all the Pre-College Football Playoff "national champions". It's just like MLB in 1994, no champion this year.
Those are good questions. I just think we need to do what is best for the student-athletes that are in college now. Graduating seniors deserve another shot at winning conference and/or national titles. Not to mention the memories and experiences of being on a team.
I think the NCAA should grant an extra year of eligibility for all student-athletes no matter the sport. They are being cheated out of playoff games and post-season tournaments because of something completely out of their (and their school's) control. Push the reset button on eligibility and give these young men and women another year.