The goal differential is taken into account but its impact drops off with the larger difference. A 10 goal victory has almost the same impact as a 20 goal difference. The strength of schedule is currently calculated by taking the average of all of the opponents power ratings. We have developed a relative power rating between different leagues and divisions and use these ratings, whenever possible to include all games for the strength of schedule calculation. For Men and Women Divisions I,II,III we currently do not include the scores of the NCAA tournaments because that would automatically improve the strength of schedule of those teams by simply playing the best teams.
Strength of Schedule is meant to indicate who plays the toughest schedule during the season.
Next year, we may allow the tournament results to influence the ratings but not the strength of schedule.