Well, most likely it could (and should, IMHO, if the increase in participation is significant...say from 46 to 60 or so at some point) bring an increase to a 16-team tournament. There are, I think, quite a few schools that could become Div. I out of the ACHA in the next ten years or so (Penn State, North Dakota St., Mich-Dearborn, Arizona, just to name a few...). Of course, if the ACHA becomes a reputable league (which it IS fast becoming), then we may see NCAA teams switch to the ACHA! :^) (Just think, a hockey-only governing body) Just one question: does the MAAC you mention refer to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference? Unless I'm mistaken, wouldn't it take quite a while for those teams to even develop hockey programs? (unless I've got my basketball conferences confused...) ***************************************************************************** * Jeremy Hall [log in to unmask] Penn State Univ. * * * * CLARKSON GOLDEN KNIGHTS: *1993* ECAC CHAMPIONS * * * * PENN STATE ICERS: * * 1992-93 ATLANTIC LEAGUE REGULAR SEASON & TOURNAMENT CHAMPS * * * * LET'S GO TECH!!!! LET'S GO ICERS!! * *****************************************************************************