Didn't the same 2 week layoff occur 2 years ago when the Final Five was at the Bradley Center? In which case, either the schedule was booked up THEN for THIS year and the layoff might not occur in future years, or the 2 week layoff is INTENDED by the WCHA. Then again, it IS a chance for a breather...for me. Andrew Rapoff HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.