I like this thread! You may NOT believe this, but it IS true. And since i have gotten to know quite a few of the regulars on Hockey-L I thought you would all enjoy this TRUE story. Take me back to my first days in Minneapolis, when I came out here to attend the University of Minnesota.... I had NEVER seen a hockey game. Didn't know ANYTHING about hockey (or most other team sports - hey I was an art major!) My new friend who was across the the hall from me in the dorm, convinced me that I should buy a season pass, and go to the games with her. (She is not what I would say a big hockey fan, but it was chaep entertainment and close to the dorm!) So we go to the first game, I was watching the players come out on the ice and I could tell who the teams were, but I had a question: Who are the guys in the black and white shirts? After they all got up after falling on the floor from laughing so hard...I got my answer. So, you see a fan was born that day! ;-) I got a book on how to play the game that Christmas and *I've* been breaking in the new fans ever since. ;-) My girlfriend who is still my best friend to this day, never had any idea what she was getting me into! A fan for life and proud of it! Let's GO Gophers!!! -Carol Carol S. White BITNET: c-whit@uminn1 University of Minnesota internet:[log in to unmask] Office of the Registrar (612) 625-8517 GO Gophers!!!