Mike Machnik writes: >> Minnesota will play host to the Annual Capitol City Classic on December >>20-21 at the Civic Center. > This is the first one and they're already calling it "Annual"? Optimism is everything. :-) >> Boston College, Providence, and Bowling Green >> will also compete in the tournament. > At any rate, looks like they've assembled a good field. I would > expect BC-Minn to meet in the first round, although since teams like to > set it up so they can win their own tourneys (or at least make the > finals), it may not happen. I would certainly like to see Minnesota and Boston College meet in the first round, if only to assure a Maroon & Gold matchup. :^) The Gophers and Eagles have similar styles, and it is always entertaining to watch them play. By the way, Mike, I seem to recall that you mentioned in a previous message that you got your degree. Congratulations! There may be hope for me yet. **************************************************************************** Erik J. Biever --GOLDEN GOPHER MMMMM MMMMM St. Paul, Minnesota --HOCKEY MM MM MM MM Home of the 1991 NCAA Championship --Fastest Game MM MMMM MM BITNET: e-biev@uminn1 --In Town MM MMMMMM MM INTERNET: [log in to unmask] MMMMM MMMMM