This is a very busy time of year for college hockey and for the discussion list. I think the vast majority of readers of HOCKEY-L want information about the game and to share our enjoyment of it. I think that's why Mike Machnik formed this group several years ago and why I have managed its operation for the past three years. Consider whether your posting is of interest to ALL members of the list. Remember, please, that HOCKEY-L is read by many hundreds of people from all over college hockey, not just your school. If you have a personal comment, send a personal reply. There is no room on this list for personal attacks. There is no need for airing dirty laundry on HOCKEY-L. If you have something that should be known by the world of college hockey, let us know about it and give us the required background and your perspective. If you have a need to discuss every bone-head thing done by fans since the Zamboni was invented, I urge you to form your own discussion list. Let's get back to the high-quality HOCKEY-L discussions we have come to expect! (Drop the puck!) As always if you have comments, suggestions, questions or problems with HOCKEY-L or its administration, send them to ... Wayne Smith The College Hockey Discussion List administrator Systems Group - CAPS BITNET/CREN: wts@maine University of Maine System internet: [log in to unmask]