The fact that Wisconsin cruised to the national championship game with an 8 to 1 win over RIT, may not have been a huge surprise to many. Boston College's 7 to 1 win over Miami(OH) could be labeled unbelievable.
The Redhawks of Miami(OH) have spent the entire season as one of the top teams in the country, and for the most part the mainstay at number one. In a game that many in the hockey world thought would be a close battle; the Redhawks appeared to be totally out matched.
After the Redhawks climbed back within two, Boston College finished them off with four consecutive goals. Is there anything to be worried about as a Badger fan? Possibly.
Wisconsin's win over RIT was very impressive to say the least, but RIT is not the same team as Miami(OH). RIT featured no NHL draft picks on it's roster; Miami(OH) has two. RIT has no scholarship athletes...Miami does. Not taking anything away from RIT.
They had a great season, and they earned a lot of respect on the way to their first Frozen Four. They beat two power-house programs in Denver, and New Hampshire, but Miami is quite possibly the better team.
Both teams suffered their worst losses of the season, or at least tied them, in the Frozen Four this year. Regardless of talent both teams are great teams, but who is the better team?
Bot the teams should come into the championship game full of confidence. But the only thing that really matters now is the better team on Saturday. It will be either Wisconsin or it will be Boston College.
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