Although I'm not from Aroostook Co. ;-), I am one of those lurkers on this
list that doesn't usually have much to say.  I've been watching and enjoying
college hockey for over 20 years.  Living within an hour's drive of
world-class college hockey (and world-class fans) at UMaine, well ..., it
just doesn't get any better than this.
 
I agree with John Dufill's (and other's) comments that every Maine fan at
the Fleece center should be proud to think that other fans feel this way
about us.  The BC fan and his three buddies sat right in front of my family
and me at Saturday's game.  In the front row and totally surrounded by Maine
fans, they had their faces painted, they actively cheered on their team, and
they were louder than any four fans I've ever met.  But they never cussed or
booed once and were very polite and respectful of all of the Maine fans
around them.  Not even the Maine fan sitting behind us who tore up their
sign caused them to become abusive, bad form though it was.  I've got to say
that sitting with these kids took the term "friendly rivalry" to a whole new
level and that watching and listening to them made an outstanding thriller
of a game that much better.  After the game, they shook everyone's hand.  My
hat is off to these four "classy" BC fans.  It's only fitting that got the
FOX FAN-ATIC(s) of the game.
 
Any of these four guys will be welcome, at any time, in any arena, to sit
and watch college hockey with me and my family.
 
Carl
 
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: John and Jean <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Monday, March 20, 2000 8:46 AM
Subject: From USCHO Message Board
 
 
>This was posted to the USCHO message board by a BC fan.  Every Maine fan
>at the Fleet Center should be proud to think that other fans feel this
>way about us.
>
>John Duffill
>An Original Friend of Maine Hockey
>
>I very rarely reply to a post, but I have to congratulate the Maine
>fans. I
>                            hear them talk on this board about how great
>Maine fans are, and after going
>                            to the Fleet last night, I realized it was
>true. Except for one a$$ who tore up
>                            my friend's sign, all of the Maine fans were
>very classy and respectful all
>                            game long, and were extremely supportive of
>their team. Congratulations to
>                            the Maine fans, and to Maine for getting the
>win in such an amazing game.
>                            Good luck to Maine in the NCAA's, and to all
>of HE.
>
>