You know, what kind of tournament bracket would it be without home team enthousiasm? There's a few things a bracket needs to be successful.
One big upset...since DU has the concensus "easiest" bracket, I've got them not making it out. It happened to UND last year when the worst we did against DU was a 1-1 tie prior to the tourney. I'm hoping they feel arrogant, because they should...they're good. Since seeing them live earlier in the year I continue to think they are the best team in the nation. I thought that about UND last year, but a lot of the time it's who's playing well at tournament time. We'll see what happens, but I'm not saying this to knock DU... just read up a bit. Either UNH or Harvard takes them out.
I think CC gets past MI, eventhough its home crowd and on NHL ice. I think they have what it takes to move on...
Come to think of it (not likely, however) if things go as I rationalize home crowds won't be happy.
Finally, when the home team is playing well it gives a person hope. Maybe, just maybe, we can get the job done. In a one game shot anything can happen.
Here's to a BSU/Mercyhurst final!!! No, really UND/CC. #8