> I can think of one other reason that some ECAC schools might oppose a move to Albany....concern that RPI might have an "unfair" advantage. I would doubt this had much to do with it. RPI does have a very strong local following, but so do Clarkson and SLU, and Lake Placid is well situated to be their home away from home. It's a point worth remembering though - if the tourny ever does get to the Knick (and I hope it does), it would be nice if the ticket sales were not as badly handled as those relating to the 93 NCAAs apparently were. > the Engineers invariably lead the league in attendance As I said, they have a good following. But they also have a 1,000+ seat advantage on the other competitive schools. Personally, I have no doubt that Cornell would fill a 5,000 seat facility - though I really hope Laing Kennedy NEVER realizes it, or goodbye Lynah, hello Houston-West. Greg Boston Let's Go Red!