My last words (for now, anyway!) on the ECAC stuff.  Actually, Mike Machnik's
comments were right on the money.  Keep in mind that ECAC/small college does
not have a commissioner...or much organization.  Wouldn't be unfair to
characterize it as a loose confederation rather than a tightly knit conference
(such as the WCHA or CCHA).  However, it allows a large number of schools which
do not (or cannot) play big-time hockey to compete in a conference-like format.
Not a bad deal...very "collegiate," actually.
 
And, just to set the record straight:  Canisius College is an NCAA Division I
institution, affiliated with the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.  All of
its varsity sports play a full Div. I schedule except hockey (as noted over the
past two days) and football (but that's another story for another list).
 
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Dean of Student Services
Canisius College                                     PHONE:  (716) 888-2522
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