I agree with you for the most part.

I would only add that if Wayne is right and tickets are $20 ($22 for
the cupcake tournament) then these potential recruits aren't going to
see much of an atmosphere.

I normally attend this tournament because I like seeing the different
teams and the four games... but at this point, I don't see it
happening.  There is very little about this tournament that excites me
and makes me want to drive up for it.

I imagine I am not alone in that feeling, but I hope I am wrong and
Alfond is filled and loud and all the best players from the u-18 team
come to Orono.  :-)

-Deron


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>  I disagree that the Black Bear classic is a joke for one reason
> only,
> Anytime you can get the USNDT into Alfond it can only be a good
> thing.The
> players on the USNDT are big time recruits, a little Alfond
> atmosphere might
> persuade a few to come here. The rest of the teams are in indeed a
> joke and
> the tournament is known as the Hostess  Cupcake Classic on USCHO
> message
> board:).
>
>  The out of league  teams are indeed disappointing except for Wisc.
> and
> Minn.
>
>  If ticket prices are that high we will need that pyschological help.
> 700
> bucks for 2 tickets, wow, thats obscene.
>
>