Thank you Adam for your cogent analysis of the ECAC perception. I have been going to RPI games since 1985 and know fully well that any time that RPI competes on a National level, it is a miracle given the academic noose firmly thrust around their necks. Given that, Addessa, Powers and now, The Fridge have done quite well. This year's edition of the Engineers has not one senior and the biggest set of defensemen seen around here in a long time. While RPI will not contend, they will learn and, within 2 years, be at the top of the ECAC pack (with one more sniper). Any victory over a HE school will be appreciated, trust me. The most welcome sight in Houston Field House will be to see Buddy Powers during the Christmas Tournament. Jim Pertierra HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.