Folks I just took a ride down to the Knick to check out the right directions to post on the list. (E-mail me or call 518-274-4889 for more info if you need it). Coming in from the west on I90 --(what a boring road). As you enter Albany -- you will take the exit at I90 and I87. I believe it is exit #24 on the NYS Thruway and it's about $8.45 if you came all the way from Buffalo. As you proceed through the toll barrier, stay on I90(E) toward Albany. The exits will start counting up 1,2,3....etc. I believe exit 7 is the junction of I90 and I787. Exit onto I787 South towards downtown Albany. As you approach Albany (you can't miss it -- unless there is heavy fog, or a blinding snow storm, but in any case...) You will pass a sign that says "Knickerbocker Arena, Next 2 Exits" Take the second exit -- It is Madison Ave. As you swing down the ramp, it bends sharply to the right and there is a traffic light. Continue through this light. The next light (200yds) is Green (no not the color of the light, but the street name). A right on Green -- or even a right on Red at Green will put you at the Bus Station i.e. Proceed past the light at Green St. ---- We start getting important : The next light is Pearl St.. You may choose to take a right at Pearl, since the Knick is aprrox 1/4 mile down Pearl on the left. Parking is Abundant. If you choose to go past Pearl Street, fine -- because the light after Pearl street is Grand St.. A right on Grand will take you staight into the side of the Arena. (There is parking garage to your left at the end of Grand). REAL IMPORTANT STUFF: The FOUNTAIN TOO -- the chosen dinner place for Hockey-L is on Madison mid-way between Pearl and Grand. -- A very short walk from the Knick. If you are coming from the East, Again follow I90 to I787 South. If you are coming from Albany County Airport --- Take I87 South to I90 East -- to Exit 7 (I787 South) -- Take I787 South, and follow above Directions. From the North, Same as From Albany County Airport. Let me know if you need directions from the South, as they are slightly different than the other ones. REMEMBER get you responces for dinner in ASAP -- feel free to bring lots of friends. I will post a meeting place for between the first and second period of the first National Semi final -- to sew up dinner plans. Please Respond only to Carol's posting for Dinner RSVP's -- as she will get the count to me -- DO NOT RSVP to me PLEASE!!!! All have safe trips --- Cheers Tony