The rules are just an attempt to return a favor to the US Olympic Committee. The USOC has donated money to the NCAA to grow programs that have low participation numbers but are also olympic sports. The favor is that a lot of athletes now have to choose between college and accepting medal money. This choice has annoyed many athletes and coaches alike. Our buddy Ced is probably getting pressure from his coaches that they are loosing recruiting battles because of the no money for play elgibility rules. I wouldn't expect to see the ncaa make a favorable ruling towards Major Juniors because of the pressures bringing forth this consideration. Just my $.02 ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com HOCKEY-L is for discussion of college ice hockey; send information to [log in to unmask], The College Hockey Information List.