I'm going to throw in the Wisconsin perspective here. First, I understand Carol and Erik's point of view. Wisconsin traditionally has a fast skating team more suited to a large rink. The Gophers usually play slow-down clutch and grab hockey that really frustrates the Badgers, and their past record in the barn can attest to that. I think the game at the Met will be more of a home game for the Badgers because of the size of the rink at the barn vs the Met. As already stated, alot more fans will be able to see the game, but alot more Wisconsin fans will be able to as well. So, there's two points in favor of Wisconsin. However, probably the most important point to bring up here is that the Met is not on the campus of the University of Minnesota. So, if Minnesota is like Wisconsin in that no beer can be served at University events ON CAMPUS, then they should be able to sell beer at the game (the Badgers play off campus which is why they can sell beer at the games). So tell us the important facts Carol and Erik, will they sell beer? Could very well be the difference between making the big trip from California or not. Louie [log in to unmask] University of Wisconsin Class of 1988 NCAA Hockey Champions 1973, 1977, 1981, 1983, 1990