Ross wrote:
>
> that's a great idea, John, but to try and take credit away from
> you :) -- is there a precedent for it? I've never heard of this
> happening, although someone once mentioned the bizzarre
> instance of an ECAC game being played at RPI as a neutral
> site because of worries about violence between teams or
> fans or whatever.
>
The game in question was played in the early 80's between Colgate and
Northeastern. The original game at Starr Rink in Hamilton was halted by an
all-out brawl between the teams (not sure whether it also involved fans but I
vaguely remember that it did). The make-up game was played at RPI because it
was a neutral site that is approx. 1/2 way between the teams. Surprisingly,
about 1,000 fans showed up for the game....mostly RPI students and
locals...very few from the competing schools. There was even a rousing a
capella (sp?) rendition of the RPI alma mater before the start of the third
period.
Jon
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