Even though I'm primarily a college fan, I won't disagree that the Junior leaguges have more talent top to bottom and are probably more competitive than the college ranks. My suprise in leaving Magliardity off the team is the fact he is the number 5 goalie in the WHL ahead of Brain Boucher. David P.S. This is a slightly different topic but I think the problem the U.S. teams have in the WJC is not a talent problem but a problem blending players from two different talent pools, each with its own distinct style of play. HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.