Now that the preliminaries are out of the way, the Capital District High School Hockey League (CDHSHL) can go about the business of deciding the 2022 champion, beginning Wednesday night.
The quarterfinal pairings:
Wednesday:
Mohawks @ Shenendehowa. With winter recess this week, some games will be played before dark, which will give parents of some of the schools time to find their way to basketball sectionals.
The Mohawks, perennial doormats until this season, upset Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake-Ballston Spa, 6-3, Monday afternoon, as the Spartan Scotties finish with a 6 game losing streak. Shen claimed the regular season title by just 1/2 a point, but coach Juan de la Rocha won't be satisfied until he has the Delvecchio Cup back in his hands after so long.
Saratoga @ Adirondack. The Rivermen begin defense of their championship, seeded third. Saratoga ended LaSalle's season on Sunday night, and could have an upset or two in them. The winner would play the winner of the CD Jets-Guilderville game when the scene shifts to Union College on Sunday.
Thursday:
Jets @ Guilderville: The Jets defeated CBA for the 2nd time in a week, 6-0, on Monday afternoon. Things were so bad, CBA's YouTube stream crashed multiple times out of frustration. CBA limps home on a 5 game losing streak. The Storm, like the Jets and Mohawks, have been non-contenders in recent times, but fortunes change every so often.
Bethlehem @ Albany Academy: The former champs need to take the first step to reclaim the cup after Adirondack won the title last year. Albany Academy has rebounded after some down years, even sweeping the Battle of The Cadets from LaSalle this season. This should be one to watch.
Predictions:
Shen over Mohawks.
Saratoga upsets Adirondack.
Jets over Guilderville.
Academy over Bethlehem.
Of course, I could be wrong.
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