Welcome to the 6th season of online college hockey!
 
I'm happy to report the current number of subscribers (832) to HOCKEY-L
approximates our high of last season.  In addition, the number of local
redistributions continues to increase.  Though it's impossible to know
how many people read HOCKEY-L via local redistributions, it's my opinion
that the number exceeds direct subscribers by a wide margin.
 
To enable you to get the most from HOCKEY-L, lets summarize a few of the
activities of the participants of this group.
 
0. This list is for the discussion of collegiate ice hockey, including
   scores, team info, schedules, etc.  allowing fans to become more
   involved and knowledgeable about the game.
 
1. Post an article to the readership by sending mail to
   [log in to unmask]  Always provide an informative "Subject:"
   line and sign your article.  Only respectful and responsible articles
   about college hockey are welcome on HOCKEY-L.  Please remember that
   thousands of busy people worldwide, all with an interest in college
   hockey, will read your article.
 
   I wish we didn't have to, but ...
 
   The administrator reserves the right to moderate postings to
   HOCKEY-L, though the list is not currently moderated.  The
   administrator reserves the right to restrict postings in any way:
   collectively, by group or individually, though only widely known
   internet disrupters are so currently restricted.  The administrator
   and the list sponsor, the University of Maine System, reserve the
   right to suspend or cease HOCKEY-L operations at any time.
 
2. If you have a comment, problem or question *about* HOCKEY-L, contact
   the administrator, but do not post it to HOCKEY-L.  The administrator
   is Wayne Smith.  He may be reached at [log in to unmask] (internet)
   or WTS@MAINE (BITNET).
 
3. All back postings and many informational documents are available from
   the HOCKEY-L archives.  To obtain an annotated list of all documents,
   send mail to [log in to unmask] and in the body enter
 
      get hockey-l filelist
 
   A facility exists to search for back postings of interest.  To get
   started, get the file "hockey-l search" from the archives.  Again,
   you send mail to [log in to unmask] and in the body enter
 
      get hockey-l search
 
4. Many people contribute to making HOCKEY-L the success it is.  You will
   be hearing from many of them in the coming weeks and months.  I'll
   mention just three here as any and all may save you a question of the
   readership:
 
   - Paulette Dwen is building the HOCKEY-L FAQ (Frequently Asked
     Questions) file.  Once completed later this season, it will be an
     impressive collection of college hockey and HOCKEY-L information.
 
   - Jim Teresco has compiled the HOCKEY-L TEAMINFO file.  This file
     contains, among other things, phone numbers and directions to
     college hockey rinks ... and lots more.
 
   - Mike Machnik has compiled the 9495COMP SCHEDULE file.  This file
     lists all Division I team games for this season and will be updated
     weekly with scores.  In addition to the composite file, individual
     team files are also maintained by Mike and are available in the
     archives.
 
   - Lynn Burke is compiling the 9495D2-3 SCHEDULE file.  This file
     will list most or all Division II & III games this year.
 
5. In case it's not yet clear, there are *three* addresses that you might
   use with the College Hockey Discussion List:
 
   - [log in to unmask] -- All commands such as SUBSCRIBE, UNSUB,
     and GET should be sent to this address.
 
   - [log in to unmask] -- Anything sent to this address is
     distributed to all readers, so send only articles for publication
     to this address.
 
   - [log in to unmask] -- This is the administrator's address.  Send
     any questions, comments or problems about the list to this address.
 
Have a great college hockey season!
 
Wayne Smith
The College Hockey Discussion List administrator
Systems Group - CAPS              BITNET/CREN:  wts@maine
University of Maine System        internet:     [log in to unmask]
 
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