Gary writes (in part) ... > OK, I called Midwest Sports Channel and Here's what they told >me. They wan't to do the game but the NCAA won't allow it unless >9,000 tickets are sold 24 hours prior to game time! ... We all want to see at least our own teams play in the tournament, but let's look at the dollars for a moment. Let's say the NCAA and/or arenas get $5,000 for the broadcast rights (I think it would be substantially less). At $20 per ticket, that's 5000/20 = 250 tickets. So in terms of income, TV rights are a drop in the bucket. Ticket income is most important to the "success" of the tournament. As it is, I understand that the Regionals will not be substantial money makers, but are expected to cover costs. If anyone knows differently, please let us all know. cheers, wayne Wayne Smith The College Hockey Discussion List administrator Systems Group - CAPS BITNET/CREN: wts@maine University of Maine System internet: [log in to unmask]