I was there last night and went to many Whalers games. I have never been to a Wolfpack game, not out of protest, but just wasn't interested. Last night felt big time. These were knowledgeable hockey fans, not just fans looking to be part of an event. I say this because you could tell by their reactions to the game action. I think UConn hockey is entering the picture at the right time. Connecticut will support big time. Hockey East is big time and the only conference that can hold that interest due to the fact that there will be a number of nationally ranked programs year in and year out visiting the XL. The "dregs" of the league will be better than most programs in other conferences. I think the typical Whaler fan will return to root for the Huskies. There are a relatively small number of home games per year and at only $12-$17 per ticket the season ticket base may grow rather quickly.