Most likely upset this weekend

am243 · March 03, 2003, 02:36:48 PM

So looking at the matchups for this weekend, which series do you think is most likely to be an upset?

I would love to see Vermont knock Clarkson out again like they did two years ago, but I think the most likely upset would have to be RPI over Union.

Beeeej · March 03, 2003, 02:56:30 PM

In the USCHO Message Board's ECAC pick the winners contest, I was the only entrant who actually picked Princeton to shock Brown. I doubt it'll happen, but hey, if it does, I look like a genius.

Beeeej

Tub(a) · March 03, 2003, 03:44:44 PM

Perhaps you should check the board more carefully, I also made that prediction. B-]

Princeton is playing much better than earlier in the year, and Brown has serious issues unless Danis stands on his head. I think that Brown could easily get lazy and let this series slip away before they realize it.

Keith K · March 03, 2003, 04:34:56 PM

I don't nkow if there wil be any upsets but please, I hope not. Below are the current RPIStr numbers for the five teams we can play in the second round:


Colgate        .4729  33
Vermont        .4234  44
St. Lawrence   .4001  48
RPI            .3728  51
Princeton      .2593  60

Having to play two more games against Princeton could seriously hurt our RPI numbers.

Greg Berge · March 03, 2003, 04:39:42 PM

Too bad the top seed can't choose their opponent. Given the national consequences, Cornell would be best serving by playing the *best* surviving seed.

CrazyLarry · March 03, 2003, 05:13:09 PM

You're all nuts. The best way to improve national strength is to WIN 4 games. Only 3 other teams will do that. Everyone else will incur at least one loss, many teams will get two. Winning 4 games is what you want to do. Given that, I want the easiest competition available. If that's Princeton (I don't think it is, actually), bring 'em on.

jkahn · March 03, 2003, 05:20:46 PM

Unfortunately, winning two vs. Princeton will hurt our RPI and therefore hurt the all important PWR. Last Friday's win against Princeton caused us to lose ground on Maine and fall closer to those behind us, even though Maine lost to BU on Friday, who we've defeated twice. That's why 1) we have the above comments and 2) KRACH makes a lot more sense.

Beeeej · March 03, 2003, 05:25:12 PM

Okay, I was the only entrant who had yet picked Princeton at the time I made my picks and posted them on the message board. ::rolleyes::

Beeeej

jd212 · March 03, 2003, 05:38:39 PM

I couldn't care less who we play, as long as we win. If our play in the last three games is any indication of our future performance, I'm afraid we'll be facing an early exit. LeNeveu was the only one who looked remotely good on Saturday night.

ronnym · March 03, 2003, 06:15:23 PM

I agree. Nevvy was stellar on Saturday night, but I think we'll need better showings in the ECACs.

Our next two (yes hopefully only 2) games will be at Lynah, so I think we'll have good showings. Then, hopefully we'll be right on target for whatever is next.

B-]

jy3 · March 03, 2003, 06:15:31 PM

i couldnt find the pick the winners contest on uscho. is it in community/cafe?
thanks ::nut::

Section A · March 03, 2003, 06:21:52 PM

No, it's not in community/cafe, it just hasn't been posted on in a while, so it slipped to the second page. Here's the link to the thread though...

http://board.uscho.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=22932

judy · March 03, 2003, 06:36:04 PM

if you're looking for the ecac playoffs contest, vic posted it in D1 thread this year.

Keith K · March 03, 2003, 08:10:37 PM

Does anyone really think that this team shouldn't be able to beat any of the bottom five teams in the conference? I don't think it's woofing to say that, if this team is really a national contender, it should put away any of those five. The first two of the four wins needed should come regardless of who we have to play. No counting your chickens and all that, but I'd still rather see Colgate come into town than Princeton or RPI.

Feel free to flagellate me if you think this will anger the hockey gods...

Big Ben 03 · March 03, 2003, 09:33:41 PM

I don't disagree with you, KeithK. I do not want to face SLU(t), though. I don't think there is such a thing as a not-dangerous north country team, especially at the end of the season, no matter how badly they've done. Colgate, Princeton, RPI, etc. I wouldn't mind. I just have a nervous tic when i hear "Clarkson" or "St. Lawrence". . .