The Goons Playoff Picks (disclaimer attached)

                 The Goons Picks for the Final Four. These picks are mine and mine 
         only and  may or may not pass the nose test. These picks represent the opinion
         of the Goon and the Goon only. 


                 Semifinals: Thursday April 2nd.
                 Michigan vs. New Hampshire 1:00 Central Standard Time.
                 
                 This will be a tough game to call because now Michigan has to 
         play in the Fleet (Fleece) Center in Boston which is just a stone throw 
         away from New Hampshire. I will pick the Maze and Blue for one reason, 
         losing last year left a bad taste in the mouth of the Michigan hockey team.
         Michigan should win 3-2 in double overtime. But UNH should not be taken 
         lightly.


                 Ohio State vs. Boston College 7:00 Central Standard Time.

                 I love this match up. This is the sweet hearts of the NCAA 
         Division one Ice Hockey Championship. I take Boston College in a close game. 
         Also Ohio State has proven that they belong in the tourney by beating the 
         Spartans last weekend. I think this will prove that Ohio State will be a 
         force  if there is ever a Big Ten super conference. The Michigans, 
         Michigan State and Minnesotas beware. I also like the fact that B.C. get 
         center stage with out Boston University being in the tourney. This tourney 
         will be about the Eagles and not about Sioux, Spartans or Terriers.


                 Championship Saturday April 4, 6:30 Central Standard Time.
                 
                 Boston College and Michigan

                 This will be the Year of the Eagle. Boston College going away 6-3.
         I think that B.C. has been the best team in the country since January.

                 Crying in My Beer.
                 
         *As I watched the game between UND and Michigan I sat there and relished 
         the thought of the Sioux having to play the Wolverines. We didn't 
         complain about the draw, we accepted our teams out come. To be the best 
         you have to play the toughest games. You don't whine that your team got a 
         bad draw or make excuses for your starting goalie not being in the big 
         game. Champions Win gracefully and they accept losing like men. The Sioux 
         Spartans and Terriers did not choke, they got beat by teams that were 
         more hungry than them. They fell short, but they still have their pride, 
         they are great programs and will probably be back again. That is hockey, 
         that is life. Nathan Hampton will be happy to know I did cry in my beer, 
         but at least we did not have to hear, wait till next year. :) Cheers... 

         Next Week the Goon will look back at the year in review.

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