Could the current mascot flap have anything to do with the bad press Miami received as a result of the "ice scalping" incidents a couple of seasons ago? If I were a native American, I could see some potential for offense at that rather unsavory historical reference... Just trying to get back to the game on ice. Mark Sonnier Anchorage, AK HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.