First, I must say that that was amazing. Ive seen a number of OT games, but never like this. (ones that pop to memory are of Cornell/Yale at Lynah a few years back when we were undefeated and Yale scored a goal in OT like only a few seconds in, and dont forget our last loss).
Did anyone get a good look at the first waived off goal, or heard the official ruling on it. I didnt think they video reviewed things?
WTG Red Seniors for getting the job done
seeyall in the regionals.
You all might want to check out Sportscenter... ;-)
whats on sportcenter (watching as i type)
DZ already posted in a new thread...Top 10 is on a little more than 50 minutes into the show. A Cornell fan, looked like a student, made it into the highlights with the OT goal, Sammy, Lenny, and the coaches.
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This was, bar none, the best sporting event I have ever attended.
I made it to the Pepsi late, and missed the first Cornell goal. When Kolarik scored all I could think was "I drove up to Albany, and I missed the only Cornell highlight in a game we are going to lose to @#$(*#* Harvard!"
When Harvard iced the puck with 37 seconds left - missing the goal by inches - I thought "Mazzoleni is going to give that guy a talking to. No way does Harvard want to give up a 6 on 5 faceoff in front of their own net."
When McRae tied the game, my thoughts were essentially incomprehensible. But I had no idea who scored until I read the game report on USCHO. I was too busy screaming, jumping and hugging people to learn the facts. Vesce is so damn good on faceoffs.
When Paolini won the game, I thought what the Buddha thought. I was everything and nothing, and achieved total bliss.
Thank you Big Red, and thank you Schafer.
P.S. Can somebody explain how LeNeveu was the tournament MVP, but Danis and Grumet-Morris were named to the all-tournament team?
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P.S. Can somebody explain how LeNeveu was the tournament MVP, but Danis and Grumet-Morris were named to the all-tournament team?
The question also begging to be asked: How is the guy who scored two of his team's three goals in the championship game--including the OT game-winner--not the MVP?
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I think that has to do with timing. During the 1996 regionals in Albany I was illegally sitting in the press area. One of my friends had the guts to sneak in and once he did I followed. There was plenty of room and the security people either didn't see us or weren't in the mood to hassle us for no good reason.
The benefits of sitting with the press in addition to center ice include getting summary game scoring sheets after each period. I couldn't vote as the ballots for MVP and all tournament team selections were NOT given to the ringers. But the timing was such that the ballots were taken and counted before the game ended.
I'm not sure if things are still run this way in Albany but I'm pretty sure there was less cheering from the press than in '96.
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I just watched the end of the third period and the OT on tape.
At the beginning of OT there is a discussion about the ballots already being cast and an option based on who wins the game. So there was a hedge in that those who wanted to vote for a Harvard player if Harvard won the OT could do that but no option for voting at the end of the OT.
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QuoteBigRed Apple wrote:
P.S. Can somebody explain how LeNeveu was the tournament MVP, but Danis and Grumet-Morris were named to the all-tournament team?
The question also begging to be asked: How is the guy who scored two of his team's three goals in the championship game--including the OT game-winner--not the MVP?
Maybe 3 penalties in the semis against Brown, and the fact that he had no other goals in the tournament? I would have been perfectly happy to see Paolini take the MVP, but I think LeNeveu earned it. He only gave up two goals in Albany, and on both goals, the D left someone alone on the doorstep with the puck.
Many times the MVP is a separate selection, and then he is not eligible for his position on the all tourney team. A way to get more recognized players.
In my view, Lenny was the best player out there but not the most valuable. To that goes Sam. There was no one outstanding on Friday and Sat. Sam stole the show. But, who am I to say::demented::
I've only been at one better. There used to be a photo of the game-winning goal in Teagle Hall at the ticket office.
In 1978, my freshman year, we were down 5-1 to Providence at Lynah with 12:00 left in the third period of the ECAC quarterfinal, back when it was a single game. With a minute left, we had clawed back to 5-4 and Bertrand pulled Hayward.
With about 40 seconds left, a Providence player picked up the puck and headed towards the open net on the breakaway with Steve Hennesey trailing behind him. You could hear the Providnce bench yell "We got it! We got it!" But to put the cap on the win, the Providence player took a slapshot...AND MISSED THE OPEN NET!!!
Hennesey picked up the puck behind the net, threw it out to Lance Nethery at our blueline. Nethery skated blueline to blueline, and took a slapper at the Providence goal. The puck hit the goalie in the shoulder, then rolled over his shoulder into the net. Lynah went wild.
Rob Gemmel scored the winner 4 minutes into OT.
Rumor had it that the Providence player quit school the next day and was never heard from again (though that's probably just an urban myth).
JH
I thought I remembered them announcing LeNeveu as "most outstanding player." Is my memory tainted by all of the excitement? If so, wouldn't that put a different "spin" on who is most entitled to the award. The most outstanding player just might not be the most valuable player.
Not sure if everyone saw this, but Albany rolled out the red carpet, so to speak. I have to say that this was pretty damn sweet.
(Note: The image link below may very well be screwed up and broken, due to an inability to find a decent place to host images.)
(http://www.geocities.com/heafdog/images/ecac_albany.jpg)
The pic isn't showing up, but if it is the "ECAC ALBANY" in office lights, I thought it was very cool also.
WOW. Congrats to never giving up.
Jeff. You are correct, that PC comeback was the most exciting game ever. In fact, I believe that I may have even hugged you when we won. ::yark::
Rumor has it that the brother of Randy Wilson, the guy who missed the empty net, is now coach of the Sharks ::twitch::
Relieved Roy
[Q]I thought I remembered them announcing LeNeveu as "most outstanding player". If so, wouldn't that put a different "spin" on who is most entitled to the award. The most outstanding player just might not be the most valuable player.
[/Q]The ECAC story lists him as MVP.
That was truly memorable. To me one of those moments, like John Hughes scoring the winning goal twice against Clarkson in 1970 ECAC finals, that if seen will never be forgotten. Thanks for the memory.