I thought I'd chime in here on this too. I personally didn't go to the games so have no firsthand accounts, but I have been to Anaheim and do have opinions on the coverage. Location: I felt that hosting the Frozen Four in Anaheim was somewhat akin to a circus sideshow or exhibition games at best to nearly all the local crowd. What was the NC$$ thinking? I think the schools and fans got the shaft. And on the telecast, was there something to all the gratuitous shots of Michael Eisner? He's such a fan of the game. Well, so are we. I guess the guy with the hockey rink gets to host the games? Announcers: Did anyone notice how many times Dave Ryan said that in college hockey, "no touch-up required for icing."? Duh, isn't that obvious? We're fans, we know the rules. Brian Engblom must have told him that just before air-time. Too bad he didn't tell him it's just "Maine", not "U-Maine". By the way, I think Brian did an excellent job. He had followed some of the regional games and was knowledgeable about the college game and players. I recall that Steve Levy and Barry Melrose called the games last year and I think they did a pretty good job. Steve may have gotten a few things wrong, but at least he wasn't annoying. I agree that Gary Thorne would be an excellent choice for play-by-play, but he's calling pro hockey and baseball now - good luck getting him for the frozen four. Again, for all the complaining, thanks ESPN and ESPN2. michael "today i'm surly" bohler HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.