Although Geoff Howell and I agree on many different topics, we'll
probably always disagree over how Princeton/Brown games went. I have
great respect for Geoff's hockey knowledge and I think he's a persuasive
writer. I wish, however, that Geoff would acknowledge his biases as
much as I acknowledge mine. His analyses contain as much interpretation
as mine, and his facts can be as selective as mine.
 
As to Adam Wodon, I have gained respect for the guy for standing by
his sometimes unpopular opinions. As many of you know, I have a lot of
of experience in this area :-)  and I admire people who don't back down
easily. Now all Adam has to do is to start working on his sense of humor.
 
As to [Princeton defenseman] Jason Smith, you guys are right, I'd love
to have him on my team. I like physical hockey. The ECAC needs more
players like Jason, particularly in light of all the holding and stick
work that goes on.
 
I look forward to the next Brown-Princeton game, probably in New Jersey
in late November. Until then let's collectively root for, in order:
1. the Ivy league schools still in the ECAC tournament; 2. the ECAC
schools in the national tournament; 3. any eastern school (ECAC or Hockey
East) in the national tournament.
 
Luiz F. Valente
 
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