Kevin wrote, in part.. >Cole too showed his inexperience. >A more veteran ref might have found a >better way to deal with the matter. Has Cole been a ref long ???? Cole has been a nationally acclaimed ref at least through the 90s. He does *look* young, but he is the HEA best, hands down. He has been to many NCAA tournaments, so the college hockey establishment must like him too. Since no one seems to have come to his defense, perhaps he had a bad night? Seems more likely Maine had a forgettable weekend. cheers, Wayne T. Smith Systems Group -- CAPS [log in to unmask] University of Maine System Co-owner of the College Hockey lists - Hockey-L/Info-Hockey-L/Hockey3