The Golz bros. spoil again in 11th hour theatrics...  I believe that makes 3 NP v WC games in a row that a Golz (different one each time) has scored with less than 5 minutes remaining.   

I have to believe a pool C bid is likely considering their losses against strong teams.

Those are some pretty broad brush strokes, fellas. 

As for the lack of red card for the Loras foul, most refs are going to err on the side of warnings in post-season play.  They don't want to be the deciding factor by putting a team down one man, especially early in the game as that was. Regular season that may have drawn the red--maybe even later in the game.  Frustrating?  Absolutely.  But as was already said, the ref seemed to keep the game from getting out of control and hand out cautions pretty freely in a very physical match played by two talented teams. 

A hard-fought (and physical) match for the Vikings.  A tough loss to swallow in what looked like a fairly even contest.  I'm surprised nobody got seriously injured (or ejected, for that matter).  Congrats to NP on a good season. 

Good luck to Wheaton in the coming rounds.

Any report from the NP-Carthage game?  Looks like there were 9 yellow cards, including a duet for Damberg that left NP a man down.  And 3 of those yellows came at the same time (38:55) according to the box score.  What in the world was going on?

Of course they tied.  Neutrality is a Swedish virtue.

Good grief, that's a big flag!
Can someone tell me about the rules for shootouts?  None of NP's 2OT games have gone to PKs following a draw.  Would this only happen in tournament play?  Is this rule consistent across all of D3?

ahem...
Sorry to break the vow of silence here.  Any predictions for the always exciting NP-Wheaton matchup tonight?  Not sure that home field advantage means anything for NP--they seem to get up for games @ Joe Bean.  I wish I could predict an offensive outpouring for the Vikings--nothing would make me happier--but I'm not holding my breath on that.  They don't seem to be able to put more than one in the net per half, especially against a good side like Wheaton. 

In fine NP fashion, I'm wagering the contest will be decided in overtime.  But this time the Swedes take home the win 3-2. 
On another note, what's up with Olivet?  I know this is the wrong board for that but has anyone seen them play?  Are they for real?

Wheaton downs Calvin and Carthage knocks off Hope.  Wow.  Big night for CCIW.
Anyone see either game?  I simply saw scores and haven't looked at stats yet.

I see from GA's website that they beat NP 1-0 in 2 OT.  That faulty video feed sure was frustrating.  It worked just enough to make me keep trying.  Looking forward to hearing about the game.

Game update, anyone?

I can't get the video.  Anyone else experiencing "technical difficulties"?

Should be an exciting weekend coming up for CCIW play.  Tough matchups for Wheaton and NP tomorrow with PLU and Gustavus.  The Gusties seem to score at will (especially that All American sophomore of theirs!)--it'll be a good test for the Vikings.

For some reason, it looks like all of the Scandinavian-loving schools are on the CCIW schedule in the coming week: GA, St Olaf, Lawrence, PLU.  Maybe that shouldn't be surprising for a conference with two teams named the Vikings. 

Looks like NPU took care of business at Concordia tonight: 3-1
http://www.sidearmstats.com/cuchicago/msoc/xlive.htm

Glad Lindmark is back running up the assists.  Anyone know why Ahlberg wasn't in goal? 

anyone know of any tournament pick-em sites?  i'm surprised i haven't seen any mention of anyone collecting bracket picks by tomorrow.  anyone care to take that on?

Good to see 2 CCIW teams make the tourney again.  Though it hurts me to say it, it's a pity that Wheaton or Elmhurst couldn't bring that number up to 3.
NPU will face a tough Luther team that split 2 matches with Loras this year--at Luther's place to boot. The Vikings have a tough row to hoe.  Perhaps someone can explain to me how Luther got the honor of hosting when St Olaf was an AQ and has beaten Luther this season. 
Carthage draws Calvin.  Having watched the Calvin vs Hope matchup at Hope earlier this fall, I wasn't terribly impressed with either side.  The infamous physicality of the past was seemingly gone and the match was a snoozer until the last 10 minutes of the game.  For my money (having never seen Carthage play this year), Carthage can win this one.