In article <[log in to unmask]> [log in to unmask] writes:
>>  If the point was to get a more central location, the Knick
>should have been the only venue considered.
>
>The only way this unfortunate turn of events makes any sense to me is
>if:
>
>1) The ECAC wanted ultimately to move to the Knick, and
>2) The Knick wasn't interested unless the ECAC could demonstrate that
>their tournament would draw in NY.
>
 
As for the Knick being INTERESTED - they were VERY much so.  So much so
that they lost the '93 East Regionals!  The Knick already believes that
the Capital District (Albany area) has a very good draw for college
hockey.  After all, the '92 NC$$ finals at the Knick were basically sold
out to mostly *locals* (except for the seats they had to save for the
four schools playing).
 
The way I understand it, the location was put to a vote of the athletic
directors from the 12 schools.  The choices were the Boston Garden or the
Knick.  The vote came out 6-6!  About a month ago, Lake Placid got into the
act and I guess that broke the tie.
 
As for Lake Placid being close to RPI - it's still about a 2.5 hour drive -
Boston is only 3!  Also, don't forget the ECAC newcomer Union.  It's in
Schenectady (15 miles from RPI).  I bet you can guess what my "choice" was!
 
Trudy
RPI '76 and '94
Union '88