In a typical weekend romp, Illinois beat the DePaul Blue Demons 7-1 and 9-0. Honestly, neither one of these games were ever close. I was there for Friday night's game, and it looked like the Illini were picking on a local high school team. Actually, a high school team might have done better than the Division II Blue Demons. Between the two games, the Illini managed to put 112 shots on goal to Depaul's 37. This was all just a tune-up for the Illini, as this weekend they travel to Athens, Ohio for a weekend series with the Ohio Bobcats. This weekend can decide the CSCHL champion. The scenario breaks down like this:If Illinois sweeps the weekend, they're the champions.
If Ohio sweeps the weekend, they take home the championship.
If the two games split, Illinois needs to win one at home next weekend against Robert Morris College
Illinois has not won at Ohio since the Bobcats joined the CSCHL in 1993. The Illini roster will be at near full strength as the four members playing for the United States in the Winter World University Games returned this week after leading the team to eighth place. Unfortunately, Drew Heredia will not be available for Illinois, as he broke his ankle during the games and is out indefinitely.
One weekend to decide the championship, not a bad way to do it.
Illini Exorcise Blue Demons (Illini Hockey)
Illini Headed to Tangle with Bobcats (Illini Hockey)
Four Illini, Team USA Return from Tournament (Daily Illini)
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