As I was reading articles from various leagues this morning, I came across this one from Port Huron:
http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20100413/SPORTS/4130319/1006/Costanzo-Icehawks-fans-should-cheer-for-Generals
I have a few problems with it.
First off, as a sports fan, you never cheer for your biggest rival to make the playoffs or win a game. Even if it was good for the league.
Second, it mentions wanting our games to be close on Saturday and Sunday. Here is our last 4 games against each other, Port Huron has won 1 in regulation by 1 goal, we have won 1 in regulation by 1 goal, and Port Huron has won 2 in ot. Those all seem close to me. This isn't last year. These two teams are a lot closer than the 20 points that separate them.
Third, although both teams can't catch the team above them, this isn't football. They won't rest their top players going into the playoffs. Both teams will want to work on things going into the playoffs.
Fourth, it mentions that the Port Huron vs Fort Wayne series will be "a longer, more hard fought series". Looking at the last six games in the season, I am not sure it will be that way. Fort Wayne was 5-1.
Final point, is that its a long season. Teams get hot and cold. Those that can stay hot longer and find ways to win, make the playoffs. Just because you play good at the end of the season doesn't mean you deserve to make the playoffs.
If I lived in Port Huron, I would be worried about getting the people there to cheer for the home team. That seems to be a big enough problem.
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This article is ridiculous. I think Port Huron is afraid they might end up playing Bloomington if both teams make it to the final round. If Bloomington wins Friday night at Flint, I would expect them to come out Saturday and Sunday and play hard reguardless. I can see Dahm getting the start on of those nights or both if Bloomington wins Firday night. But as a whole, just a simply ridiculous article.....
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