Well, tonight marked my first night on the bench, as I was a Student Athletic Trainer for Northeastern. Aside from learning a few new words from the team, I saw a GREAT hockey game. Northeastern's Shields(?) scored first. Followed by NU's Dino Grossi. With 8 seconds left in the game, and NU up by two, BU's Mike Bavis scored. BU frantically tried to tie it up, but just couldn't get the puck close enough in those final few seconds. Both teams played real well. Sharp passing, clean checks (most of 'em), and hard shots marked the evening for both teams. Both teams had ample chances to score, but the goalie played great. IMO, NU dumped the puck too often, and couldn't clear it when they really needed to, but they made up for that in other areas. Onr thing that I've noticed is that Ben Smith's kids never get called for the new faceoff violation. Seeing as Ben was the force behind the new rule, I guess it's understandable. I wouldn't want my kids penalized for a rule that I help get passed! Matt Sullivan Northeastern University [log in to unmask] -- Go U.Maine Black Bear Hockey! -- PS For those guys at Maine; if you want your bench towels back, they are at Northeastern :-)