I'll bite on Steve Manning's suggestion for comments from people that attended the Milwaukee championships and any previous championships. I was in Albany last season, and I can certainly say that in Milwaukee: - the arena was MUCH better - the natives were friendlier - the event appeared to be better organized - the food was better - the entire atmosphere (city included) was more appealing The only thing Albany has on Milwaukee is that a CCHA team won there! :-) John H U Mich