I checked the ECAC web site and they have a statement from the
commissioner.  Here is the link:

http://hockey.ecac.org/Page_for_Men/releases/Special_Releases/2003-04/Commissioner_Phil_Buttafuoco-s_Statement_Regarding_the_University_of_Vermont-s_Exploration_of_Membership_Into_Hockey_East

I,  for one, don't like change and would hate to see the ECAC change.  I
especially like the fact that the ECAC has such an even schedule with
each team playing each other team twice (home and away).  I also like
the travel partner aspect of the schedule.

Sara
SLU '77
Let's go SAINTS!!!

Deron Treadwell wrote:

>USCHO is reporting that Vermont has sent a letter to Hockey East
>inquiring about becoming its 10th member.
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>http://www.uscollegehockey.com/news/2003/12/18_007500.php
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