James Old writes: > This brings to mind a related question. I was once told that U Mich coach > Red Berenson was the first college player to make it in the NHL. Is there > any truth to that statement, or is it entirely wrong? Sounds fishy to me, > but > I have no way of knowing for sure. Well, if so, he must be older than I thought! John Mariucci played with the Blackhawks before and after World War II, and I'm not suggesting that I have any reason to believe he was the first one. Pam Sweeney Go Gophers!!! [log in to unmask] 1993 WCHA Playoff Champions!!! [log in to unmask] Ski-U-Mah!!!