Marital Split

Marriage is about compromise and sometimes about competition. I have often sworn that I could never marry a BU fan because our interests would just get in the way of each other. My marital bliss is looking to be tested again. Should BC and Miami both get past their first round opponents (a foregone conclusion for Miami but a much tougher hill to climb for BC) they will face each other in the second round of the playoffs.

This will be the third time in three years that BC will play Miami. Two years ago they faced off in the first round in Worcester, MA and BC won 5-0. Last year, they faced off in the second round and BC won 4-0. Should they make it past Minnesota (again, a BIG "if"), another white-wash is not likely. Miami has too much strength and scoring power but it will be interesting.

Two years ago, Mrs. Pike wore a Miami shirt with her BC jersey on her lap. By the time it was 3-0 the BC jersey was on she was in the Eagles camp. Last year, she kept the Miami gear on for most of the game. This year, she cannot attend the game. But I think she will be pulling more Miami than BC because we have seen BC in the Frozen Four the last two years and I think she wants to see her team make it finally. I cannot say that I agree with her sentiment but I will cheer for them should it turn out that way.

I must admit, if you believe in fate it seems like BC is destined to make the Frozen Four again. Why you may ask? Just look at the potential Frozen Four opponent. Should they survive the Midwest regional, North Dakota waits. BC has played them three years in a row, knocking them out twice in a row and having played them in both the 2000 and the 2001 national title game. It's as regular as the seasons. NCAA hockey tourney means BC versus North Dakota.