Mike writes:
 
> But, remembering the WCHA-HE interlocking schedule of 1984-89, I would
suggest some similar deal between the ECAC & HE.  Make the nonconference
games count in the standings.  This would require two things: 1) HE would
have to cut back its league schedule, which it is reluctant to do since those
games draw much better than even HE-ECAC games, and 2) the ECAC and Ivies
would have to get rid of their self-imposed 26/30-game limits, which they
are reluctant to do.
 
I've long felt that an interlocking schedule of some sort would be a
great idea, and one acceptable to all parties. Some thoughts:
 
1.  Is 26 the highest the Ivies a) have ever gone historically and, b)
will ever go? Would it be politically possible to increase that number
now that the maximum number of games in the postseason has been reduced?
 
2.  Would the HE teams without natural rivalries resist playing the
weakest ECAC teams?
 
3.  Does HE feel any incentive or desire to change at all? Does the ECAC?
 
4.  If the NC@! lowers the games cap further (to 32, or even 30), might
this be achieved more or less easily? (The teams are then closer in the
number of games allowed, but there are fewer non-conf. slots open).
 
 
- Greg