During the MSU - UM game last week the ref swallowed his whistle, which was ok because both sides got away with a lot of stuff. but for the first two periods of last nights game the ref called everything. And not only that, after one team scored a goal that team was penalized about 1 to 2 minutes later. In short, it was even-up hell. There was NO flow to the game. I think only one of the first 6 or 7 goals was even strength. Teams would play for a minute and then there'd be a stoppage of play. But the 3rd period was much better. I think it was because it was 3-3 and the ref decided to play it like the start of the game. Miami has a EALLY REALLY good goalie. He's just incredible, and he saved the game for them. Besides the first two periods, I was happy after Michigan's 4-3 loss to miami because the 3rd period was fantastic. And, Botteril got thrown out after the 1st period, and I'm kinda glad. He has to really control his temper. --- Eric Rickin ([log in to unmask]) University of Michigan Class of 1996 PGP Public Key available upon request