After I posted last week's Portland Press Herald article, a couple people asked me privately if I had any verification that Thomas' suggestion that the Hockey East tournament was *included* in the NCAA's postseason ban to Maine. I asked Maine Athletic Director Suzanne Tyler about this today and she confirmed that the NCAA's ban does include Hockey East, and that they have known that from the start. Maine has indeed appealed the added year of postseason sanction, they have informed the NCAA of their intent to do so. FWIW Maine will also appeal the penalty stripping the football program of 13 scholarships. --- Deron Treadwell - [log in to unmask] Orono, Maine ME-HOCKEY Administrator