Why Lincoln will win - The Anderson Cup champions feature six 20-goal-scorers, lead the league in goals for and goals against, and have the league’s best power play.

When Lincoln is at the top of their game, they are fast, physical, and hard to stop. They can shut down opposing teams as well as anyone defensively, and the Ice Box has again become a very intimidating place to play.

Why Waterloo will win: The Black Hawks looked very impressive in their second round victory against Sioux Falls, winning the best-of-five in four games.

A physical, gritty team, Waterloo has played Lincoln tough this season, although they have a 1-3-0 head-to-head record. The Black Hawks find a way to win and play well from behind, two huge keys to playoff success.

Prediction: This is the series many neutral hockey people wanted to see - the teams play similar heavy games, and both play with plenty of grit. The ingredients for a classic are in place. Lincoln wins in five entertaining and physical games.