This will include mascots. Folks, haven't introduced myself to this group to this point other than to jot a note or two regarding Northern Michigan University Hockey Wildcats. First let me say that at the Lakeview Arena in Marquette, the best pep band we have heard is MTU! Our pep band is NOT the best. Secondly, our mascot is Wiley the Wildcat which is NOT the best mascot we have seen at the Lakeview Arena. Let us now talk hockey players. Northern has one of the best teams this year skating that any team I have seen them put on the ice since the first puck dropped against St. Louis (they aren't here anymore). They have more than 2 lines, they have more than 3 lines......in a coaches dream they have 4 scoring lines! During NCAA playoff time I clearly understand that anything can and will happen; however, I fully expect to see this Wildcat Hockey team make it past the second round. I would expect a final four birth for the team. I would not predict a NCAA Chamonship at this posting; however, let me say that you Hockey East fans has something to look forward toward. I believe you will enjoy watching an outstanding European style hockey team playing very aggressively against HockeyEast competitors. Folks, this is gonna be fun! I am glad we wait until you guys finish the first round to come visit us! -- |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| ||| mailrus!sharkey!lopez!duke ||| This is the most fun a guy can |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| have with his pants on - K Hart ||||||||| duke@lopez |||||||||||