It will be interesting this year, since it's the first time we'll see four teams from the same conference in the eight-team bracket format. Since it's not a requirement to avoid interconference games in round one (just a preference), I wouldn't be surprised to see at least one all-OUA matchup in the first round - perhaps the 2-7 matchup, with UQTR against the OUA bronze medallist or host spot.If I read this correctly, all 4 OUA teams will play the 2 AUS and 2 CW teams in the 1st round.
Let's say you have UNB, UofA, CAL and SFX. That is a bit of a Murderers Row for the OUA teams to face.
I am guessing the four OUA teams will play the two AUS + two CW teams, but you are right…the seeding principles only state “conference matchups will be avoided in the first round for the top 2 qualifiers from each conference”….ie/ they don’t want a conference championship rematch in the first round. But you could theoretically see any the top two OUA teams playing the 3/4 qualifiers in the quarterfinals.It will be interesting this year, since it's the first time we'll see four teams from the same conference in the eight-team bracket format. Since it's not a requirement to avoid interconference games in round one (just a preference), I wouldn't be surprised to see at least one all-OUA matchup in the first round - perhaps the 2-7 matchup, with UQTR against the OUA bronze medallist or host spot.
In this example, the worse case scenario for the OUA could be all four of their teams knocked out in the first two days.I am guessing the four OUA teams will play the two AUS + two CW teams, but you are right…the seeding principles only state “conference matchups will be avoided in the first round for the top 2 qualifiers from each conference”….ie/ they don’t want a conference championship rematch in the first round. But you could theoretically see any the top two OUA teams playing the 3/4 qualifiers in the quarterfinals.
I thought they originally had a 3 team limit per conference. Time for Quebec to get a conference or scrub their berths.In this example, the worse case scenario for the OUA could be all four of their teams knocked out in the first two days.
This is the 1st time the OUA has hosted in the 8 team era. Prior to this the OUA had 3 and AUS/CW would alternate with a 2nd team.I thought they originally had a 3 team limit per conference. Time for Quebec to get a conference or scrub their berths.
Ottawa will still host in a potential Queens Cup final between OTT and TMU. But in all other possible scenarios, that's right - winner of OUA West will host the Queen's Cup.The dance card is filling up. Half the slots are taken. 2 more will be decided today and the last 2 perhaps on Tuesday night.
OUA West will host the Queens Cup.
Sorry. I'm giving game 3 to UQTR.Ottawa will still host in a potential Queens Cup final between OTT and TMU. But in all other possible scenarios, that's right - winner of OUA West will host the Queen's Cup.
The Bronze should be at the home of the higher "loser".I thought I read that the bronze medal game will be hosted in Ontario too. I thought it had been hosted by Quebec schools in the past…and that the “Ontario rule” only applied to the Queen’s Cup?
An encouraging showing for Ottawa, finishing with over 40 points and taking UQTR to the wire. They should be a strong member of the UCup field next year as the host.UQTR with a 1-0 win over OTT. The 4th OUA team is in.
UQTR and MCG in OUA East final, loser to host Bronze game.
WSR and TMU in OUA West final, winner to host Queens Cup.
UBC didn't look great after a bye week, but looked solid in game #2 and #3 vs Alberta.UBC over UofA 4-0 to win their semifinal. They will host CAL in CW final.
As of last season, both the Finals and Bronze game are to be 'hosted' in Ontario with the higher seed being the 'home team'. The OUA Manual seems to contradict itself....UQTR and MCG in OUA East final, loser to host Bronze game.
BRK and TMU in OUA West final, winner to host Queens Cup.
I wonder if this has happened beforeSo the top two regular season teams in the AUS/CW/OUA East/OUA West make the University Cup.