I couldn't see the goal since it was at the far end of the rink but it seemed to me if it took that long to decide then the original call on the ice should have stood.  Maybe I am influenced by the way the NFL does replays.  I wasn't surprised that they didn't show a replay in the arena but I would have appreciated an announcement.

I am home safe and sound.  I had a great time in Denver and found the city to be lovely.  It was great to see everyone and I am sorry I didn't get to see more people.  I hope everyone got home safely.

Joe - Sorry I didn't get to say a polite goodbye.  Sorry I was on the cell phone with my mother.

John - Sorry we didn't meet up after the final.  I don't know if we left too soon or too late.  

Thanks to Charlie for a wonderful dinner.  

I look forward to seeing everyone in DC.

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

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From: "Rowe, Thomas" <[log in to unmask]> 

> Who am I to say, but I disagree with the decision to disallow the ND goal. The 
> anouncers went on and on about a "distinct kicking motion in the direction of 
> the goal" and concluded the goal would stand. The booth decided otherwise. 
> 
> Here is what I saw: The left skate was used to stop the puck which almost 
> instantly hit the right skate. There was no motion at the instant of impact, 
> but immediately thereafter the right skate was pulled away, but not in a kicking 
> motion and not actually at the goal. I guess they saw something I didn't see. 
> It looked to me it was just happenstance the stopped/redirected puck went 
> towards the goal. Too bad he missed with his stick which would have stopped any 
> controversy. It sure would have been more exciting at 3-2 even if BC scored 
> shortly after to make it 4-2. 4-1 was going to be a nearly impossible task 
> against a disciplined team. 
> 
> Kudos to BC for making the third time the charm, and kudos to ND for surpassing 
> all expectations of them. Remember LSS's 12-1 win in the final? Moral: Don't 
> bet against a Jackson coached team in the playoffs. Of course, the conflicting 
> moral: Don't bet against York in the playoffs, either. :-) 
> 
> Tom Rowe 
> I used to have a hockey quote here, too