I'd like to add my thoughts regarding this unexpected, yet not suprising, development. I can understand NMU's thoughts when it comes to name recognition in Michigan, travel costs, especially with newer teams possibly joining the WCHA in the future. And I would expect Tech to go with them. Having UAF then join the WCHA would make perfect sense, allowing for home/home series in Alaska between those rivals, and it may make travel for the Alaska teams and the rest of the WCHA easier, with travel buddies, etc. I would like to see UIC join the WCHA then. We would need another team to fill a spot, and they are so close to Madison, that it could create an almost instant rivalry. Does anyone in the CCHA have any thoughts regarding UIC coming over to the WCHA? Yours, Terry E. Tuschen Jr. ****************************************************************************** University of Wisconsin-Madison WISCONSIN BADGERS Space Science and Engineering NCAA DIV. 1 Mens Ice Hockey Champions McIDAS Archive 1973, 1977, 1981, 1983, 1990, 1997? (608) 265-5577 ON WISCONSIN! [log in to unmask] "A great day for hockey!" ****************************************************************************** HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.