I know this is not REALLY college hockey news, but I couldn't pass it up. Greg Shepherd, WCHA Supervisor of Officials (he also refs every other weekend) and Northern States Power employee, has added another iron to the fire. In the West St. Paul City Council election, in Ward 1, Shepherd beat one-term incumbent Sandra Shirley 1101 votes to 897. (Vote totals from today's St. Paul Pioneer Press). The question now is, did he issue the decision on the Brink DQ in time to win the votes of the Gopher Hockey Fan Lobby? Or is there a substantial population of Badger alumni in West St. Paul? :-) :-) (Shep has been called the Badgers' Favorite Ref because of a winning streak they had a couple years back in games he officiated.) Pam Sweeney Go Gophers!!! [log in to unmask] 1993 & 1994 WCHA Playoff Champions 1994 NC$$ PHinal PHour Ski-U-Mah!!!