Wow....thanks a ton guys...I really appreciate the help....

I'm writing an article on the Junior B dominance of the Ventura
Mariners...the team that's won the last two Junior B national titles....half
the kids are from Southern California and it blew my mind, being a Boston
native and a BU grad-school grad.

Growing up, all I could remember from the area was John Blue, and he was
poked fun at as a surfer. I guess Gretzky did make a difference.


----- Original Message -----
From: "Nathan Eric Hampton" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2001 10:39 AM
Subject: Re: California natives....


> Nice list Jennifer.
> Odd list too, since all but one (Portola) is from metro LA area
(stretching it
> for Palmdale). I wonder if they play because of ice hockey experience or
> roller hockey experience. As long as the eyes and hands are skilled, I'd
> imagine the change of surface may not be too difficult to overcome.
>
> Nathan Hampton