I would expect another close game for SNC, as 17 of this season's 27 games have been decided by two goals or less. 15 of 28 for Hamline.
Emphasis should be on goal tending and defense from both teams.
SNC Men:
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NCHA Champions: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017. 2018, 2019...
SNC Women:
O'Brien Cup Champions: 2013.
All four QFs should be close contests, and this will be no exception. That said, I think SNC pulls out the win here. They have home ice and NCAA experience. Not to mention the best 'tender in the West.
Adrian College Bulldogs!
MCHA Champs & Harris Cup Champions: 2008, '09, '10, '11
NCAA Tournament: 2010, '11
Hamline beat SNC college earlier this year. I think it will be a great game, especially if Hamline flows. They have tremendous talent and are looking to keep their streak alive.
All things aside, Hamline/SNC should be a great matchup, and hopefully the winner will represent the West well in MN. As for AC/EC, it should also be a great matchup. I'll be pullin' for the 'Dawgs, but Elmira definitely has to be considered the favorite in that one. It would be great to have two Western teams at the Ridder. Let's bring the title back West!
Edit: I did get it. Of course the 'Dawgs are the underdogs here.
Last edited by AC09; 03-11-2011, 10:56 PM.
Reason: I did get it
Adrian College Bulldogs!
MCHA Champs & Harris Cup Champions: 2008, '09, '10, '11
NCAA Tournament: 2010, '11
Considering SNC students will be on spring break, will they have any fans?
I think ticket sales were in great shape.
I expect a 3-2 game...hopefully the home team winning. There is certainly a chance of an upset. I think Adrian has a chance at a minor upset over Elmira as well.
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As usual, the NCAA tried to eliminate the MIAC champ by sending them on a midweek road game. This often works but not this time. The Pipers are made of sterner stuff and sent Superior packing. If they get a fair break in officiating (which is usually not the case when a MIAC team visits SNC. The good news is, by now, they know this and can prepare accordingly), they have an excellent chance of winning.
Pipers have a solid goaltender, excellent defensemen and decent forwards. On neutral ice, it would certainly be a tossup. In Green Bay, give SNC the slight edge. Not enough for a gimme, though.
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