Hello to all! I just got off the plane from Boston and swung by my office to check my messages. Boston: Overall, everthing was OK. I'm not sure that I could get used to the food...yuck! I had the pleasure of meeting Hockey-L's Robin Lock at the conference I was attending, although I missed David Ruppert. Much more exciting than the statistical conference was my visit to Merrimack. I spent plenty of time with coach Ron Anderson and others involved with the program. I also saw Matthews Arena (Northeastern) twice, but it was closed both times so I only viewed the outside (oh well). Tretiak: Yes, he has written a book, appropriately titled "Tretiak". I have it at home. I haven't read it recently, but the first time I did I wasn't all that impressed. Laura (UD): Welcome. As you'll see, there are plenty of WCHA fans on the list. I follow the WCHA from a distance (Ann Arbor)...mostly to cheer for Minnesota and flame Wisconsin. Regarding you comment on the current status of the NHL, I have to disagree. Over time, I'm talking from the turn of the century to the 1990s, professional hockey has seen a decrease in fighting, both in volume and intensity, both on the ice and in the stands. I consider myself to be obnoxious, but I'm sure that I'm calm compared to the average fan of the 1930s-1940s. Look back at the Richard Riots! John H Happy to be home! Have a great weekend, I'll be back at my desk on Monday. GO BLUE!