One of the benefits of the schedule OC3 was handed is that we got to see all of the playoff teams. Runtso/Ducks 2 whom we have played three times counting tourneys, pre season and the season, more than passes the eye test. They play the most complete team game that we have seen. OC2 is very deep and a team full of big kids with strong legs. They feasted on the lowest five teams, but I think their physical style of play will be a major advantage in the playoffs. Ducks 1 has proven they can upset the best teams. MLs, I believe, did not beat any of the playoff teams in the regular season, but stayed in all of their games. Tough to pick against Bears or OC2 in that bracket.
Bears are the most formidable team, IMHO. Very good team but perhaps too dependent on their star. Suspect that at least one team will play a match up game there, and it will be interesting to see what happens. They are the clear favorite in their bracket. After that, I think its up for grabs. OC3 and Eagles played three 4-3 games, with OC3 winning two. OC3 and OC1 played two games, with OC3 winning one and tying the other. Eagles and OC1 tied their SCAHA game, and OC 1 beat Eagles in the Labor Day tourney. But Eagles look really strong right now. I think the most critical game is the first game of the playoffs - Eagles/OC1. Loser of that game has to beat the Bears to advance.
