Having the option of choosing their playoff opponent wasn’t taken lightly by the staff and players of the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Toronto franchise for clinching first-place in the standings.
So sensitive and in-depth were the discussions, coach Troy Ryan knew better on Monday night than to disclose the reasons behind Toronto’s decision to face fourth-place Minnesota over third-place Boston — two teams who finished with identical 12-9-3 records (including four OT/SO wins apiece), with Boston having the tiebreaking edge.
“To be honest, from a hockey perspective, I think it would be somewhat irresponsible to tip my hat to the exact details,” Ryan said. “So at this point, we’ll keep that within house.”
Of all the aspects taken into consideration, ranging from analytics, head-to-head records, travel and injuries, among the most important, perhaps, was the fear of providing their opponent any additional motivation entering the best-of-five semifinal series, which opens in Toronto on Wednesday. Montreal, which finished second, will face Boston in the other semifinal starting on Thursday.
Related articles:
Related suggestion:
Faceless people, invisible hands: New Army video aims to lure recruits for psychological operationsAustralian hockey legend expects Olympic medal for China women's teamBarbra Banda's 2 goals keep Orlando Pride undefeated in NWSLBuilder finds creepy children's handprints on the back of Victorian roof tilesHeat on the Hurricanes after hooker injuries in Super Rugby PacificJudge denies bail to teen charged with terrorZelensky, NATO chief meet on aid for UkraineThe Timberwolves' Mike Conley wins the NBA Teammate of the Year award for a 2nd timeCrysan's hatRosamund Pike jazzes up her semi
0.1191s , 6605.359375 kb
Copyright © 2024 Powered by Toronto treads lightly, choosing 4th ,International Intrigue news portal