...and Odessa takes Game 2 in Allen as well. So the Jackalopes are up 2-0, and can close it out by winning either Game 3 or 4 at home. Did not see that one coming.

Worth noting that former Lumberjack Todd Robinson - widely believed to be at the top of Kromm's wish list for the IceMen next season - has 12 points in Odessa's last 5 games.

Elsewhere...

* Mudbugs took Game 2 after dropping Game 1 at home, so that series is tied 1-1 going back to Tulsa for Games 3-4. I called the split in Bossier and I still expect them to split in Tulsa too.

* Rush topped the Komets 5-2 and 4-3 in Rapid City. Fort Wayne ain't dead yet though. Remember, Tulsa erased a 2-0 deficit against the RiverKings in the first round. I won't be shocked if the Komets do the same. At the very least, they've got a darn good shot at holding serve at home and forcing Game 5 in Rapid City.

* Colorado thumped Missouri 5-2 and 5-1, so the Mavs have to win out to pull off the upset. Eagles out-shot them 45-20 in Game 1, so Robby Nolan didn't get much help. Missouri played better in Game 2 though, winning the shot battle 36-32 - but Nolan was off his game and got yanked in the second period.