After leaving the rink on Sunday afternoon I was still thinking about the quest ion raised at the end of the game. "Why are people leaving when the game isn't over????" I couldn't understand it then, and I still can't. With about a minu te and a half to go, people started to file out. With Maine comfortably ahead 4 -3-nothing could go wrong, chalk up another win, and lets get out of here. I wo nder how many people were surprised to hear the outcome of the game while drivi ng home with the radio on. There are really a couple of issues here. One, the g ame isn't over until that final buzzer sounds. (Point and case yesterday). Also , there is the issue that even if Maine is up by twenty goals, why leave anyway ? I understand the parking, and traffic, etc etc etc. My feeling however, that when the team goes out and gives everything they have for three full periods a nd overtime if necessary, the fans need to too. There is something rewarding to a team when the fans show their appreciation for the game and effort, and play . I'm not just talking about yesterday's game but all games. It's just unbeliev able how quick the ALfond empties towrds the end of a game. Unbelievable. I don 't know-maybe a few of you out there could shed some light on this as well. I k now I'm not alone in how I feel.