Since there’s no real update on Logan Couture’s injury, except for his post on Twitter saying “Thankfully, it isn’t as bad as it looked or first felt. Hope to be back soon!”, I turned my Sunday morning hockey fix towards the NCAA tournament…and not the one most average Dudes care about.

This morning, the NCAA announced its field of 16 teams for the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship Bracket. The opening round games can be watched on ESPN3 and/or ESPNU.

We profiled the Sharks prospects and their junior and NCAA playoff prospects in our latest episode and I guessed that Charlie Coyle and Boston University might snag an at large bid, but they were left out in the cold and one of those coveted spots went to another Sharks prospect, defensemen Lee Moffie, and the University of Michigan. Moffie is tied for the team lead among d-men with seven goals in only 28 games and he’s a +10. He figures to play a key role in Michigan’s NCAA hopes as a sophomore, so we’ll be keeping an eye on the 2010 7th round pick next weekend.

Lee Moffie/Michigan Wolverines

Isaac MacLeod (5th round in 2010) is a freshmen member of the overall #3 seed, Boston College Eagles. The 6’5 blueliner has appeared in 24 games this year, but has been a scratch in four of the last five games, so I don’t think we should expect to see him on the ice in the NCAA tournament unless someone goes down with an injury.

Isaac MacLeod with the Check Monster

Enjoy the hockey version of March Madness. We will keep you updated on the fate of our Young Dudes in the NCAA, OHL, WHL and QMJHL playoffs.