John Davis wrote: >UW plays at Dane County Col., which holds about 8500 or so. >I've been told that before last year (when MN opened the new >and somewhat bigger Marrinucci (SP?)) UW led the nation in >attendence for 23 or 24 years. I don't make this stuff up, >I only relay rumors! As an aside, UW-Madison has, for a number of years, a proposal to build a General Use Facility which could, in addition to convocation and basketball, also host hockey events. The proposed capacity varies depending on location, but is expected to be in the general neighborhood of 12,000. However, this proposal is met with staunch resistance from both the City and the County governments. The City would object the facility being built on anywhere which could "erode" its tax base. The County fears the loss of revenues resulting from the Badgers' departure from the Dane County Coliseum. There is the added fear that the GUF could offer potential competition for other future bookings by a superior facility in the neighborhood. So, the 8,500 "always full" attendance is likely to stand for a few years yet when it comes to Badger hockey in Madison. ==================================== John Wong <[log in to unmask]>