I was going to let this drop but guess I won't.

I did take note of a sign that Harvard had posted on the door.  It quoted a Section (but not the one that Bob mentioned earlier) and stated that such things could not be used "during the course of the game".  (Sorry I don't remember the whole thing. )  It was not exactly what Bob or Scott quoted. 

I am sorry if someone thinks this is a band thread.  That was never my intention.  To be honest, I don't like the pep bands.  I find them way too loud.  I know that people will think this is sour grapes but I noticed, as did someone else, that the Harvard band was not doing a very good job of stopping when the puck was dropped.  Last night I heard more than once someone in the band clanking on a, could it have been a cowbell?, with a drum stick to make a beat for cheering.  I guess it bothers me that I could not use my small cowbell at all but their band could use theirs at any time.

Sorry for the rant and the thread.

 It is my hope that only Hockey-lers will make it to the bottom of this post.  I will be selling my Frozen Four tickets and would like them to go to someone in Hockey-L.  If you are interested please contact me OFF LIST.  Thanks. 

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



 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Biggar, Scott S" <[log in to unmask]>
> Sara, et. al,
> 
> The rule prohibiting artificial noisemakers whether used or not is in
> the NCAA General Championship Information packet.  The items in this
> packet are strictly enforced at all NCAA run events (ie the regionals
> and FF).  Many leagues also use these rules as the base point for their
> individual playoffs.  Most leagues do not enforce them during the
> regular season games, only during playoffs in order to make the various
> host rinks more "neutral".
> 
> The rule is:
> "Artifical Noisemakers:  Artificial noisemakers, air horns and
> electronic amplifiers shall not be permitted, and such instruments shall
> be removed from the playing and spectator areas.  Bands, or any
> component thereof, shall not play while the game is in progress.  The
> tournament manager shall be responsible for enforcing these provisions."
> 
> Scott