I don't remember very many empty seats when there were a lot non-season ticket seats. I have seen a significant number of empty season ticket seats, but I suppose that since they were paid for so it's ok. I certainly understand the economic concern however. I guess it's a balance between money and noise. Since the hockey program pays for itself a few times over already, I vote for more noise, AND of course my own selfish interest in being able to go to more games. And don't forget, team performance, recruiting, fan enjoyment, etc. are all at least partly related to noise. I also want to say this. It's not just about money and noise. I am an alumnus of UMO (71) and now I have two children going there and another one starting next year. I can't afford season tickets. I can afford a couple of tickets 3 or 4 times a year. And so can a lot of other people like me. Most of my friends are in my category and they're not going to games any more either. Isn't there something to be said for having enough regular ticket seats so that in the course of a season a lot more people are able to at least get to a couple games? And don't forget, there are a lot of people who live a long way away that are willing to drive the distance a few times in a season but to buy a season ticket and drive a long way for every game isn't reasonable for most people. I just have to question the fairness to the general public that access to the hockey games at a taxpayer supported institution is so restricted towards people with money. Just because it's possible to almost totally sell out the whole arena for season tickets doesn't make it fair or even right. GO BLUE!!! BEAT BU!!!