Monday, January 7, 2008

Down a spot...

After being idle this past weekend, Minnesota State dropped a notch in the USCHO/CSTV top 20 rankings. After debuting at No. 19 last week, the Mavericks fell to the final spot in the rankings this week as they prepare for a series at the new No. 19 — Minnesota-Duluth.

The Mavericks took three points from the Bulldogs last month at the Alltel Center, and if they can do the same this weekend, may finally gain some respect from the national voters. I mean, how can MSU be one spot behind a team that: a) just split with Bemidji State (a team MSU swept last month) and b) be behind a team that the Mavs are 1-0-1 against this season. You could also argue that Minnesota State could be ahead of fellow WCHA school No. 17 Wisconsin. MSU has one fewer conference win, but they also have fewer losses, a better overall record and a 1-0-1 head-to-head record against the Badgers this season... but I digress.

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