ECAC Playoff Series on the Road

We haven't had many, and we've been damn good (7-4) (8-4!) in those we have had.

(series record in parens)
{RS point difference in squigglies}

1965 QF L (0-1-0)  {6} 5 at 4 Brown
1976 QF W (1-0-0)  {6} 5 at 4 Clarkson 
1980 QF W (1-0-0) {15} 8 at 1 BC 
1989 QF W (1-0-1)  {2} 5 at 4 Clarkson 
1992 QF W (1-0-0)  {5} 5 at 4 Yale 
1994 QF L (0-2-0) {17} 8 at 1 Harvard 
1995 Pr W (1-0-0)  {0} 9 at 8 SLU 
1995 QF L (0-2-0) {11} 9 at 1 Clarkson
1998 1R W (2-1-0)  {7} 8 at 3 RPI 
1999 1R L (0-1-1)  {1} 7 at 4 Princeton 
2008 QF W (2-0-0)  {0} 5 at 4 Union 
2013 1R W (2-0-0)  {1} 9 at 8 Princeton
2013 QF           {18} 9 at 1 Quinnipiac

Of course, the one trip to Princeton is not a happy memory. In a "first team to 3 points" series, after coming from 4-1 down to tie the opener, Cornell led midway through the decisive second game 4-1. Then, this.

Trotsky
Of course, the one trip to Princeton is not a happy memory. In a "first team to 3 points" series, after coming from 4-1 down to tie the opener, Cornell led midway through the decisive second game 4-1. Then, this.

That was rendered more stupefying for me by the fact that I was listening to the game at 4am in my office in Bern.

jtwcornell91

Trotsky
Of course, the one trip to Princeton is not a happy memory. In a "first team to 3 points" series, after coming from 4-1 down to tie the opener, Cornell led midway through the decisive second game 4-1. Then, this.

That was rendered more stupefying for me by the fact that I was listening to the game at 4am in my office in Bern.

I'm pretty sure I was chatting with you in my office in Redondo Beach, CA. Did we have Asia covered?

Trotsky
Of course, the one trip to Princeton is not a happy memory. In a "first team to 3 points" series, after coming from 4-1 down to tie the opener, Cornell led midway through the decisive second game 4-1. Then, this.

Wow. While I certainly remember the loss, I had no recollection of that 3rd period.

Jordan 04

Trotsky
Of course, the one trip to Princeton is not a happy memory. In a "first team to 3 points" series, after coming from 4-1 down to tie the opener, Cornell led midway through the decisive second game 4-1. Then, this.

Wow. While I certainly remember the loss, I had no recollection of that 3rd period.

Then you did the post-season mind-wiping process correctly.

RichH

jtwcornell91

Trotsky
Of course, the one trip to Princeton is not a happy memory. In a "first team to 3 points" series, after coming from 4-1 down to tie the opener, Cornell led midway through the decisive second game 4-1. Then, this.

That was rendered more stupefying for me by the fact that I was listening to the game at 4am in my office in Bern.

I'm pretty sure I was chatting with you in my office in Redondo Beach, CA. Did we have Asia covered?

If you consider the Middle East to be Asia, then yes.

RichH

Jordan 04

Trotsky
Of course, the one trip to Princeton is not a happy memory. In a "first team to 3 points" series, after coming from 4-1 down to tie the opener, Cornell led midway through the decisive second game 4-1. Then, this.

Wow. While I certainly remember the loss, I had no recollection of that 3rd period.

Then you did the post-season mind-wiping process correctly.

Oh, THAT explains why I drove to Buffalo 10 years ago. Thanks!

Greenberg '97

RichH

Jordan 04

Trotsky
Of course, the one trip to Princeton is not a happy memory. In a "first team to 3 points" series, after coming from 4-1 down to tie the opener, Cornell led midway through the decisive second game 4-1. Then, this.

Wow. While I certainly remember the loss, I had no recollection of that 3rd period.

Then you did the post-season mind-wiping process correctly.

Oh, THAT explains why I drove to Buffalo 10 years ago. Thanks!

Oddly enough, Agent K sits in Section L.

OP updated!

Cornell's second-round opponent, Quinnipiac if Harvard loses Sunday, RPI if Harvard wins, are both on spring break next week. In case you were worried about tickets being available.

billhoward
Cornell's second-round opponent, Quinnipiac if Harvard loses Sunday, RPI if Harvard wins, are both on spring break next week. In case you were worried about tickets being available.

Thanks

Trotsky
OP updated!

The last line should read "2013," no?

RichH

Trotsky
OP updated!

The last line should read "2013," no?

I think it refers to the season, as in 2012-13.

RichH

Trotsky
OP updated!

The last line should read "2013," no?

Yes, fixed

Since the ECAC has had its current format, how many times has the No. 1 seed lost a quarterfinal series ?

I know in 2008, 2010, and 2011 the #1 seed lost in the QF. So, it has not been uncommon in recent memory.

snert1288
I know in 2008, 2010, and 2011 the #1 seed lost in the QF. So, it has not been uncommon in recent memory.

Those are the only three occasions. The #2 seed, on the other hand, is 9-1, with the sole loss coming in 2004 (us, to Clarkson).

Overall, teams with a bye through the first round are 31-9 in their quarterfinal series under the current format.

Of all the wonderful statistics amassed by Cornell hockey over the years, the road playoff record continues to amaze me. Now 12-6-2 against "better" teams in their own barns when the season is on the line - truly remarkable.

To be fair, 6 of the series advances were against teams one place ahead in the standings, with only 1980 and 1998 showing up as major upsets. May we add another one next weekend at #9 over #1/#2!

Robb
Of all the wonderful statistics amassed by Cornell hockey over the years, the road playoff record continues to amaze me. Now 12-6-2 against "better" teams in their own barns when the season is on the line - truly remarkable.

To be fair, 6 of the series advances were against teams one place ahead in the standings, with only 1980 and 1998 showing up as major upsets. May we add another one next weekend at #9 over #1/#2!

I have edited the OP to include RS points difference. Three of the 5 at 4 cases were actually fairly big gaps (5+ points).

If Cornell plays at RPI, it will be an 8-point gap. If at Quinnipiac, it will be the largest {18} RS point deficit Cornell has faced in ECAC playoff history.