Yesterday,the UNH Wildcats practiced for the first time in their new yet-to-be-named arena. Coach Dick Umile let his team on the ice only after taking the first skate himself, telling his players that "I've been here longer than you." Greg stopped in the arena last night after the monthly Friends of UNH Hockey meeting, and was pretty excited when he got home. It's hard to believe that this arena will *really* open on Friday. And, what better way to do it, with the defending national champs!! I think that these will be two exciting games between two very talented teams. After reports that UNH's defense played very well against Maine, I am hopeful that they will continue that trend against the oustanding Terrier forwards. And I'm *really* looking forward to the Jay Pandolfo/Mark Mowers matchup. Counting the days, Karen Ambrose UNH '72 Go Blue!!! HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.