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. > >http://www.uscollegehockey.com/news/2003/12/18_007500.php > > >