The interesting thing, of course, is that it was ...
by BIGSKYND (2019-11-05 16:30:55)

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the 07-08 team that got us to our first FF. As you point out, odd tings happen in the Tournament.

Yup
by wearendhockey  (2019-11-05 16:38:04)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

That team couldn't score a goal to save their lives half the time and we were the last at-large team in (and then JUST barely -- we got in over Minnesota State on the basis of a better record against our 5 common opponents), and then we went and potted 15 goals in our 3 NCAA wins on the way to that first FF.

Other than the heartburn of watching your own team play, the NCAA hockey tournament is my favorite playoff, college or pro.

Agree - actually easier to watch when ND isn't in ...
by BIGSKYND  (2019-11-06 08:59:06)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

amazing how the one-and-done is far more entertaining if the Irish aren't involved. Of course, I'd much rather have the pain and the laser focus on every face-off.