Arthur Berman writes in regard to the Maine/BU game, " All through the game, including when it was close, there seemed to be no atmosphere or electricity at Alfond. Even though Alfond generally provides a tough experience for the visitors even the BU people missed the cheering and anticipation." I graduated from Maine in '92. During that hockey season the Alfond was in the process of being expanded. I am wondering if the expansion of the Alfond has had an effect in making the arena less intimidating to opponents ? I wonder if the lower seats are now season tickets and the students have been displaced further back creating an atmosphere less effective in taunting of opposing players? HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.