The Real March Madness

Today is the day that the pairings for the NCAA Division I hockey tournament are announced (11:00 AM, ESPN2). The 16 team tournament begins on March 26 with 4 regionals, followed by the "Frozen Four" in Columbus, Ohio on April 7 and 9 (the NCAA, in its infinite wisdom, restricts use of the term "Final Four" to basketball). If you're a hockey fan, especially if you're suffering from NHL withdrawal, you'll want to watch this year's edition.

I hope to share some further thoughts after the pairings are announced. In the meantime, if you want to get caught up with the world of college hockey, there is no better place than US College Hockey Online.