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Title: Albany Roll Call
Post by: Beeeej on March 16, 2009, 10:26:52 PM
I'll be there - will probably join the group watching the basketball game at a local bar, then head to the KnipsiUniobocker to catch the last part of the early game.  I'm part of a rather large group, but most of them will speak up for themselves in this thread, so as far as that goes:  me + mha.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: Will on March 16, 2009, 11:11:58 PM
Me plus one. It's her rookie season for Cornell hockey fandom, so please, be gentle. ;-)
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: andyw2100 on March 16, 2009, 11:38:12 PM
Me, my wife Jaime, and my daughters who will be making the trip to Albany for the first time. The older daughter was at Lake Placid in '96 and '97, but since she was 2 and 3 years old remembers little, other than being taken out on the ice between periods in her Cornell sweatshirt by the bear (Margot P.) The younger daughter was not born yet, so this will be her first championship weekend.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: ebilmes on March 16, 2009, 11:59:06 PM
Me +5 or so. Happy to be spending half of spring break watching hockey.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: Rosey on March 17, 2009, 01:57:57 AM
Me +1.  Will probably miss most of the first semifinal due to work and travel.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: hockeychick470 on March 17, 2009, 06:58:57 AM
myself + 2... backed out of a spring break camping trip at the last minute to go... yay for stretching out my undergrad hockey experience as much as possible :)
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: Jim Hyla on March 17, 2009, 08:00:05 AM
Me + 3, I hope.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: Jim Hyla on March 17, 2009, 08:02:29 AM
[quote Beeeej]I'll be there - will probably join the group watching the basketball game at a local bar, then head to the KnipsiUniobocker to catch the last part of the early game.  I'm part of a rather large group, but most of them will speak up for themselves in this thread, so as far as that goes:  me + mha.[/quote]Large group I can understand, but mha not speaking for himself?
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 17, 2009, 08:11:08 AM
I'll be there.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: Beeeej on March 17, 2009, 08:27:42 AM
[quote Jim Hyla][quote Beeeej]I'll be there - will probably join the group watching the basketball game at a local bar, then head to the KnipsiUniobocker to catch the last part of the early game.  I'm part of a rather large group, but most of them will speak up for themselves in this thread, so as far as that goes:  me + mha.[/quote]Large group I can understand, but mha not speaking for himself?[/quote]

*shrug*  His participation here is on the sporadic side.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: Flyers1037 on March 17, 2009, 08:41:47 AM
me +2 for friday, +5 for saturday.  Will be at the early game on Friday as well.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call - pre-hockey sports bar for hoops
Post by: billhoward on March 17, 2009, 09:18:41 AM
Definitely be there. Want to find a bar or sports bar nearby to watch Cornell basketball. It seems possible to watch hoops, last period of Yale-St. Lawrence, and then the Cornell-Princeton nightcap.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: scoop85 on March 17, 2009, 09:18:43 AM
I'll be there with the 2 kids, and possibly another Cornell family
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: Trotsky on March 17, 2009, 09:26:43 AM
I'll be there.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call - pre-hockey sports bar for hoops
Post by: Jordan 04 on March 17, 2009, 09:48:43 AM
In for Friday night and Saturday.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call - pre-hockey sports bar for hoops
Post by: profudge on March 17, 2009, 10:40:15 AM
I'll be there  with  my brother (He captained the Oberlin College hockey team back in 1973-74  before they dropped the sport.)

Be wearing the #15 Giuliani red Alternate style shirt.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: lhayes on March 17, 2009, 11:43:40 AM
I'll be there with 6 or 7 others.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: ugarte on March 17, 2009, 11:56:35 AM
This thread makes me sad. Because I can not go this year.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: Killer on March 17, 2009, 12:13:34 PM
I'm there, +1
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call - pre-hockey sports bar for hoops
Post by: TimV on March 17, 2009, 01:19:04 PM
I thought they're ALL old style.  

Unless you're talking about the "vintage" pre-Harkness shirts with the diagonal "Cornell". the ones with the bear on the shoulder, or the awful late 70's art deco shirt.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: TimV on March 17, 2009, 01:20:19 PM
I'll be there plus three.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: heykb on March 17, 2009, 03:54:34 PM
I'll be there +3 (all alums).

Amusingly, we represent 4 consecutive classes ('76 through '79).

Karl
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: RatushnyFan on March 17, 2009, 04:05:13 PM
:-( Can't make it.

But at least I'll be at my kids mite and squirt tournaments in Hershey, PA watching 8+ games.  ::banana::
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: MattShaf on March 17, 2009, 07:53:19 PM
In +1
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: Robin on March 17, 2009, 10:09:17 PM
Heading to Albany on Friday
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: Karlmoose on March 17, 2009, 11:01:21 PM
I'm there plus 4. I've been there every year Cornell's made it in the last 4 years or so, but have yet to find a bar on Saturday night post-game where Cornell people gather. Any suggestions? Did I miss this topic?
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: RichH on March 18, 2009, 01:34:42 AM
[quote Karlmoose]I'm there plus 4. I've been there every year Cornell's made it in the last 4 years or so, but have yet to find a bar on Saturday night post-game where Cornell people gather. Any suggestions? Did I miss this topic?[/quote]

In years CU has won the Whitelaw, the big celebratory gathering was always at Jillian's on Pearl St.  Hopefully, that's where the Saturday gathering will be again this year!
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: marty on March 18, 2009, 05:45:42 AM
Janice and I will be sitting just below the broadcast booth.  They often have the basketball on in the box.  Our Eli alum will be in NYC with his middle school track team.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: CowbellGuy on March 18, 2009, 10:39:38 AM
[quote RichH][quote Karlmoose]I'm there plus 4. I've been there every year Cornell's made it in the last 4 years or so, but have yet to find a bar on Saturday night post-game where Cornell people gather. Any suggestions? Did I miss this topic?[/quote]

In years CU has won the Whitelaw, the big celebratory gathering was always at Jillian's on Pearl St.  Hopefully, that's where the Saturday gathering will be again this year![/quote]

Except for the year it wasn't. In 2005, Jillian's wouldn't let the underage players in and I think everyone ended up back in the Crowne Plaza bar.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: cth95 on March 18, 2009, 10:45:37 AM
I'll be there +1
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: Tom Pasniewski 98 on March 18, 2009, 10:59:31 AM
Will be present and accounted for.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: RichH on March 18, 2009, 11:01:53 AM
[quote CowbellGuy][quote RichH][quote Karlmoose]I'm there plus 4. I've been there every year Cornell's made it in the last 4 years or so, but have yet to find a bar on Saturday night post-game where Cornell people gather. Any suggestions? Did I miss this topic?[/quote]

In years CU has won the Whitelaw, the big celebratory gathering was always at Jillian's on Pearl St.  Hopefully, that's where the Saturday gathering will be again this year![/quote]

Except for the year it wasn't. In 2005, Jillian's wouldn't let the underage players in and I think everyone ended up back in the Crowne Plaza bar.[/quote]

Right, right.  But I still think a good number of CU fans who were already inside stayed.  The Cup & team did go to the Crowne Plaza bar.  Actually, because Jillian's management acted like jerks that year is the reason why I didn't suggest them for this year's pre-game basketball viewing gathering place.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: CowbellGuy on March 18, 2009, 11:12:51 AM
But all is forgiven if Cornell wins the tourney? ;)
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: RichH on March 18, 2009, 11:19:57 AM
[quote CowbellGuy]But all is forgiven if Cornell wins the tourney? ;)[/quote]

Yes.  Unless they act like jerks again.  ;-)
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: judy on March 18, 2009, 11:25:24 AM
[quote RichH][quote CowbellGuy][quote RichH][quote Karlmoose]I'm there plus 4. I've been there every year Cornell's made it in the last 4 years or so, but have yet to find a bar on Saturday night post-game where Cornell people gather. Any suggestions? Did I miss this topic?[/quote]

In years CU has won the Whitelaw, the big celebratory gathering was always at Jillian's on Pearl St.  Hopefully, that's where the Saturday gathering will be again this year![/quote]

Except for the year it wasn't. In 2005, Jillian's wouldn't let the underage players in and I think everyone ended up back in the Crowne Plaza bar.[/quote]

Right, right.  But I still think a good number of CU fans who were already inside stayed.  The Cup & team did go to the Crowne Plaza bar.  Actually, because Jillian's management acted like jerks that year is the reason why I didn't suggest them for this year's pre-game basketball viewing gathering place.[/quote]

I thought we were in the Crowne Plaza for two years, but I think one of those did not involve the Whitelaw.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: CowbellGuy on March 18, 2009, 11:28:52 AM
One of those definitely did not involve the Whitelaw. It did involve a certain 6-2 drubbing by Harvard, however...
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: Flyers1037 on March 18, 2009, 11:36:27 AM
[quote CowbellGuy]One of those definitely did not involve the Whitelaw. It did involve a certain 6-2 drubbing by Harvard, however...[/quote]

But was followed by two amazing games in Green Bay.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call - pre-hockey sports bar for hoops
Post by: profudge on March 18, 2009, 12:55:57 PM
Has the Large  single  C  on the front ... was  the shirt "Pegs"  wore and then auctioned for fund raising.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call - pre-hockey sports bar for hoops
Post by: CowbellGuy on March 18, 2009, 01:03:08 PM
[quote profudge]Has the Large  single  C  on the front ... was  the shirt "Pegs"  wore and then auctioned for fund raising.[/quote]
Those would be the one-off, auctioned-off Rbk third jerseys from the Sacred Heart game (http://www.elynah.com/?photob&id=159) in 2004. Not really "old style" so much as "alternate reality."
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call - pre-hockey sports bar for hoops
Post by: profudge on March 18, 2009, 01:13:05 PM
True.  But I like them.  :-)
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call - pre-hockey sports bar for hoops
Post by: CowbellGuy on March 18, 2009, 01:19:16 PM
I wasn't passing judgment. I own the Dryden one. I'm just saying "old style" implies they wore something like it in the past.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: L-J on March 18, 2009, 01:51:07 PM
Both L & J will be there.

+ 4 for Friday, + ??? for Saturday.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: jts15 on March 18, 2009, 02:05:36 PM
I'll be there plus 5 or 6.  Can't wait...hope we draw a lot of the traveling Red.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: slh10 on March 18, 2009, 05:12:06 PM
Myself + 2
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: Doug Dickerson on March 18, 2009, 07:21:31 PM
My family of four will be there.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call - pre-hockey sports bar for hoops
Post by: profudge on March 19, 2009, 02:35:34 PM
Agreed it's  'alternate' so changed original post  to say that -
LGR
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call - weekend grand slam?
Post by: billhoward on March 19, 2009, 03:29:04 PM
Anyone want to overdose on the Big Red this weekend?

1. Arrive Albany to see Cornell hoops at 3 p,m.
2. Cornell-Princeton hockey
3. New Haven Saturday for lacrosse (Reese Stadium 1:30)
4. Back to Albany for hockey
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call - weekend grand slam?
Post by: ugarte on March 19, 2009, 04:00:07 PM
[quote billhoward]Anyone want to overdose on the Big Red this weekend?

1. Arrive Albany to see Cornell hoops at 3 p,m.
2. Cornell-Princeton hockey
3. New Haven Saturday for lacrosse (Reese Stadium 1:30)
4. Back to Albany for hockey[/quote]
And follow the wrestling on ESPN360 during the intermissions.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call - weekend grand slam?
Post by: TimV on March 19, 2009, 04:21:14 PM
Already planning for road trip to New Haven (if weather's OK) with Al. If we beat Princeton. Anybody else?
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: A-ron on March 19, 2009, 05:01:01 PM
I'm there plus 2.  Where will there be a possible basketball viewing?  (or has it not really been decided yet)
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: RichH on March 19, 2009, 05:28:29 PM
[quote A-ron]I'm there plus 2.  Where will there be a possible basketball viewing?  (or has it not really been decided yet)[/quote]

I called the Bayou Cafe today.  They basically said that they don't take reservations or anything, but if we showed up they would put the game on for us.

Bayou Cafe
79 N. Pearl St.
Albany, NY 12207

It's about 3 blocks north of the Arena on Pearl St.

Uh...anyone know what channel it's on in Albany?  Local CBS?
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: mha on March 19, 2009, 05:53:55 PM
I'm very quiet and reserved, especially about hockey.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: Jim Hyla on March 19, 2009, 07:51:18 PM
[quote mha]I'm very quiet and reserved, especially about hockey.[/quote]Well, it's about time.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: RedWins11 on March 19, 2009, 11:49:09 PM
pretty sure its CBS 6!
Title: Re: Anyone leaving on Saturday from the Boston area?
Post by: Killer on March 20, 2009, 11:49:12 AM
I just posted a ticket for sale for Friday's games, due to Somers being sick today.  If she bounces back tomorrow, she might be up for the Saturday games.  I offered to come back to get her, but if anyone is leaving from the Boston area on Saturday, it would be great if she can snag a ride.

Call me on my cell: 508-816-6603

Many thanks.
Title: Re: Anyone leaving on Saturday from the Boston area?
Post by: Jordan 04 on March 20, 2009, 12:08:19 PM
Ok, decided to drive to Albany in time for bball. Only are the Bayou mentioned here, so I guess we'll show up there and hope to see others.
Title: Re: Anyone leaving on Saturday from the Boston area?
Post by: jtwcornell91 on March 20, 2009, 05:16:50 PM
[quote Killer]Call me on my cell:[/quote]

Should we chant Killer's cell number at the game? ::nut::
Title: Road Trip?
Post by: sms257 on March 20, 2009, 05:31:09 PM
I'm dragging a friend from Texas who couldn't care less about hockey to albany tomorrow. Is there anything exciting/road tripy to see on the road from Ithaca to Albany that might make it see more enticing to her?
Title: Re: Road Trip?
Post by: reilly83 on March 20, 2009, 05:48:38 PM
Howe Caverns? (http://www.howecaverns.com/)
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: mnagowski on March 20, 2009, 06:34:11 PM
There's a camel and a llama on some random from on 206 between 81 and 88.
Title: Re: Albany Roll Call
Post by: jtwcornell91 on March 20, 2009, 11:24:13 PM
I'll be there Saturday.  (Beats the hell out of watching Air Force and Mercyhurst in the AHA title game.)
Title: Re: Anyone leaving on Saturday from the Boston area?
Post by: Killer on March 21, 2009, 12:28:24 AM
[quote jtwcornell91][quote Killer]Call me on my cell:[/quote]

Should we chant Killer's cell number at the game? ::nut::[/quote]

Excellent idea.  But use my new number:

925-387-8257

(Which resolves as YALE U SUCKS)