In response to Tyler's comments about Tom Noble: Regardless of Noble's slow start in 1995-96, he still remains one of the most consistent and underrated goaltenders in college hockey. As a freshman, Noble led his team to the NCAA title, a feat that most veteran goaltenders fail to accomplish. Noble's problem stems from his lack of activity during games, facing an average of 18-20 shots a night. I've asked Noble about improving while playing in front of such a strong defensive unit, and he commented that he has to face the potent BU offense everyday in practice-- not a bad way to learn how you can improve. The bottom line is that Noble has all the tools to be a great goalie on the college hockey level, and perhaps the professional level, but because he doesn't make 40 saves a night, he doesn't receive the attention or the credit that Martin Legault (Merrimack), Brian Regan (UMass-Amherst) or even Blair Allison (Maine) receive in Hockey East. Scott Lauber Daily Free Press HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.