Overall, I hate to see any game that counts for post season played anywhere
but in the cozy confines of their ONLY home ice advantage, Alfond Arena.
Calling a game played in Portland a "home" game is style over substance ...
pure and simple.  Yes, play a game or two in Portland for the benefit of
fans in that area -- but, NEVER, a game that really counts.  Putting the
kids at a disadvantage to curry favor doesn't wash, IMHO.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Deron Treadwell" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 11:24 PM
Subject: Re: 2004-2005 men's and Women's Schedules announced by Maine


> I'm glad to see two games in Portland, it will give the Southern Maine
> fans a chance to once again prove to the program and the media outlets
> (especially radio) that Maine hockey is important down here.
>
> I'd like to see two sellouts like last year (6900+).
>
> This is a double-edged sword, however, because the home ice advantage
> is far greater at Alfond than at the Cumberland County Civic Center.
>
> Overall, I am glad to see this.  It means that "someone" is paying
> attention.
>
> ~Deron
>
>
> --- Wayne T Smith <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> > Maine has announced the schedule of games for the upcoming season.
> > Added to the men's schedule from previously published games are home
> > contests with Niagara (2), Quinnipiac and the Under-18 US Development
> > Team (Portland).  Providence College will not invade the Alfond Arena
> > this season, as its single Maine home game will be in Portland.
> >
> > The official announcement and schedules are available at
> >
> >    http://goblackbears.collegesports.com/hockeym/20032004/071904.html
> >
> > cheers, wayne
> >
> >
>