John wrote : >.....This is the first "real" test for BC to find out if they are back in >the top echelon of Hockey East. It is also a big test for Maine to see if >they can get some consistency over a two game series and to determine if the >Alfond can be the house of horrors it used to be for visiting teams. Just >have to wait and see. Let's not forget the BC thrashing of UNH a couple of weeks ago, which gave BC a first place in HE. Jerry Yorks' team played to a level common to the 'days of old' back when the Eagles had their 'HEM' line. The following weeks, UNH blew Merrimack and BU off their **home** ice. BC's back-to-back wins over UNH gives them all the confidence needed coming into Orono. The Alfond fans owe their attendance to the team, as this series will show how much toughness our Bears have, and return Black Bear pride, given the **home** ice advantage. r/ Zerb