Actually, the arguments have gone something like this.
1. UVM fans: ZOMG, we went to the FF, we're the greatest, you must respect us!!!!!!!!!
2. Everyone in the world outside of Vermont: "Yea, but uh... UVM has never won anything ever and ... come on, you guys beat Yale and AF. Not exactly juggernauts."
3. UVM fans after wiping the drool from their chins: "But some of those kids are defending our country in a few years. So that means they are an awesome hockey team! So UVM's trip to the FF last year is validated... oh and we almost beat BU too!!!!"
OR
3. UVM fans after taking their hands out of their pants to type: "The kids on AF and Yale have accomplished more on the ice than you ever will. Therefore, they are awesome juggernauts at hockey and beating them is impressive. Oh, and did I mention that we also had a moral victory against BU in the semis!!!???"
Everyone in civilized society would consider step #3 to be either BAD LOGIC or NOT LOGICAL AT ALL.