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.