>In the debate, consider these issues:
 
>The home and home series are very important. Both the teams and fans learn to
>"know" the other team. That simply doesn't happen with non-conference teams.
 
How about LSSU and NMU/MTU? How about even Wisconsin and UIC? How about Air Force
and CC/Denver? How about UAF and UAA? There are several home and home non conference
series that the WCHA could take advantage of, if there were only the extra games
to schedule.
 
>By increasing non-conference games, you likely will increase the unbalanced schedule
 
Or, you could return to a completely balanced schedule! Either is possible--do not dismiss
more non conference games on this basis because it could actually improve the *league*
schedule at the same time.
 
 
Keith
 
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