Here is the standings Thursday morning: American Rank North ...............GP W L OTL SOL PTS 1 Cincinnati Cyclones ..70 39 26 2 3... 83 2 Trenton Devils .........70 38 25 2 5 ...83 3 Elmira Jackals .........71 38 26 2 5... 83 4 Wheeling Nailers .....70 36 26 2 6... 80 5 Johnstown Chiefs .....70 37 29 4 0... 78 ========================================== 6 Dayton Bombers .......69 30 32 4 3... 67 7 Reading Royals....... 70 24 41 2 3 ...53 If the playoffs put us against Johnstown in the first round and the series went 7 games- would you be ready for 11 straight games against JOHNSTOWN !!!
If the playoffs put us against Johnstown in the first round and the series went 7 games- would you be ready for 11 straight games against JOHNSTOWN !!!
That only happens if Johnstown wins enough to beat out Wheeling and Cincinnati still manages to hold first place. I think that is an unlikely combination. Then again - If Dayton can beat Elmira today they will lock them out of any chance for first place.