All systems go!
Soon the world will know
The fury of attack
Feel the wrath of
The super rad (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-goLUhTBtrw&ab_channel=TheAquabats%21)
Per the pre-game, we still have a lot of guys sick.
Donaldson the extra skater tonight instead of O'Brien, as we go with an extra forward.
Appleton is the way a barn should look. Just get rid of that hideous scoreboard.
Has Brekke always looked like Foucault?
Burn the ship
Quote from: TrotskyPer the pre-game, we still have a lot of guys sick.
There ya have it!
Quote from: TrotskyPer the pre-game, we still have a lot of guys sick.
Having missed most of the period, I believe it. Turned it on with about two minutes left and thought, "these guys all look like they have the plague."
Seger and O'Leary look like the skating dead. Castagna is invisible. It's a different team.
OTOH, Kraft is having his best weekend, and Rego has a ton of energy although he has made some mistakes too.
Forechecking and attacking well now. It means SLU is going to get some odd man rushes on the counter, but we need to open it up.
Cornell sports are out to ruin my weekend.
My sanity versus these announcers is the battle now.
You can absolutely lift a stick and keep it tied up for the half a second that a guy is trying to shoot.
It's like having a couple drunk frat league players right behind you in the stands.
Quote from: DafatoneMy sanity versus these announcers is the battle now.
You can absolutely lift a stick and keep it tied up for the half a second that a guy is trying to shoot.
The audible sneeze into the mic was the last straw for me.
Quote from: DafatoneMy sanity versus these announcers is the battle now.
You can absolutely lift a stick and keep it tied up for the half a second that a guy is trying to shoot.
Now that the drunk uncles at Brown have been led out to pasture, these guys take the crown. The past 5 minutes have been about how the refs must live in Schafer's guest house to get so many calls.
DAT PILE OF SNOW, THO
Tons of good chances there. Poop.
Quote from: RichHQuote from: DafatoneMy sanity versus these announcers is the battle now.
You can absolutely lift a stick and keep it tied up for the half a second that a guy is trying to shoot.
Now that the drunk uncles at Brown have been led out to pasture, these guys take the crown. The past 5 minutes have been about how the refs must live in Schafer's guest house to get so many calls.
DAT PILE OF SNOW, THO
And people thought the Clarkson announcers were homers last night.
close call but I think I would take Tierney doing lax over these two clowns
Quote from: DafatoneMy sanity versus these announcers is the battle now.
You can absolutely lift a stick and keep it tied up for the half a second that a guy is trying to shoot.
Section 7
Rule 58 - Hooking
58.1 Hooking - A player shall not impede the progress of an opponent by
hooking with the stick or by using the stick in a reverse position to obtain
the puck or prevent the opponent from playing the puck.
The lifting of an opponent's stick for the purpose of obtaining the puck
or preventing the opponent from playing the puck is permissible.PENALTY—Minor.
Sweater guy: "the refs are in the ice. The crowd shows appreciation for their efforts tonight."
*sweater guy grins mischievously*
Quote from: jtwcornell91Quote from: RichHQuote from: DafatoneMy sanity versus these announcers is the battle now.
You can absolutely lift a stick and keep it tied up for the half a second that a guy is trying to shoot.
Now that the drunk uncles at Brown have been led out to pasture, these guys take the crown. The past 5 minutes have been about how the refs must live in Schafer's guest house to get so many calls.
DAT PILE OF SNOW, THO
And people thought the Clarkson announcers were homers last night.
Last night it was just the slack-jawed kid. Tonight it's both.
Quote from: TrotskyQuote from: jtwcornell91Quote from: RichHQuote from: DafatoneMy sanity versus these announcers is the battle now.
You can absolutely lift a stick and keep it tied up for the half a second that a guy is trying to shoot.
Now that the drunk uncles at Brown have been led out to pasture, these guys take the crown. The past 5 minutes have been about how the refs must live in Schafer's guest house to get so many calls.
DAT PILE OF SNOW, THO
And people thought the Clarkson announcers were homers last night.
Last night it was just the slack-jawed kid. Tonight it's both.
I seem to recall he's been the PBP guy for SLU for some time. And also that he's been a homer for some time.
Like the altar boys said, too much play in our end.
Can we learn how to score a flukey goal sometime?
Quote from: DafatoneMy sanity versus these announcers is the battle now.
My sanity vs. our powerplay.
Quote from: Scersk '97Quote from: DafatoneMy sanity versus these announcers is the battle now.
My sanity vs. our powerplay.
Nah I've already lost that one.
The guy skated into him, it wasn't a penalty you idiots.
Quote from: TrotskyThe guy skated into him, it wasn't a penalty you idiots.
Seriously. I didn't see what they were talking about until the replay, but seriously.
Apparently "no cheering in the press box" never got north of the 44th parallel.
I thought that was a goal?!
Good time for a shorty or two.
I have never heard of hooking described as getting hammered before.
Quote from: DafatoneI have never heard of hooking described as getting hammered before.
You don't go to the right parties.
0-5 on the PP yikes
Quote from: Iceberg0-5 on the PP yikes
At least we're 1/3 on the PK now.
Quote from: jtwcornell91Quote from: Iceberg0-5 on the PP yikes
At least we're 1/3 on the PK now.
As upset as I am watching the PP, this is quietly my bigger concern.
Oh my fucking god
Well, that's nice
OK, get the point and come away with a split.
Love to see some heart to keep the season alive. Pretty much need the OT win here so I would like to see us play our game for the first w few minutes, but sell out at the end if we don't score at first.
At 1:31 left, SLU announcer: "aw darn! the shutout would have been nice but the win is still gonna be sweet"
Quote from: imafrshmnAt 1:31 left, SLU announcer: "aw darn! the shutout would have been nice but the win is still gonna be sweet"
Winning, standings, pairwise, etc is all important, but knowing these dopes are unhappy is most important.
Challenge for offside please
fahk. we deserved better than that tonight. heck of an effort by all our guys
Gee, I hope Schafer survives whatever discipline he gets from the NCAA for banging a stick on the boards.
It sounds serious.
Announcers calling that "unbelievable" that the score didn't stay "as it should be" after looking at 0 replays is hilarious.
Almost enough for me not to hate this song.
Quote from: chimpfoodChallenge for offside please
Thank you! I had actually switched the broadcast off in disgust after the apparent goal, and your post got me to turn it back on. Many thanks!
LOL, these announcers are GOAT unprofessional.
These announcers are something else. They never fail to bring out their homerism when upset
Quote from: IcebergThese announcers are something else. They never fail to bring out their homerism when upset
Worst ever. And we've heard a guy actually drunk on the air.
Why did they go back to 30 sec on pp? That almost goal was right after Bancroft came out of the box.
Quote from: ERWhy did they go back to 30 sec on pp? That almost goal was right after Bancroft came out of the box.
The offsides was way back then, and everything rewinds to that.
We're still gonna be cooked in the pairwise from that tie but hell we showed fight.
an incredible moral victory, if that's possible in any sense. one of the funniest games to watch from a commentary perspective
Quote from: chimpfoodWe're still gonna be cooked in the pairwise from that tie but hell we showed fight.
We're gonna be less cooked than had we lost in OT and waaaaay less cooked than if we didn't tie it up.
Quote from: chimpfoodWe're still gonna be cooked in the pairwise from that tie but hell we showed fight.
THE PAIRWISE IS ALL THAT MATTERS!!!
< chuckles quietly >
Quote from: imafrshmnan incredible moral victory, if that's possible in any sense
And honestly, getting a chance at the winner with the last faceoff (after the tying goal) showed me something.
"I hate that they're allowed to do things that are allowed."
Better late than never. If only they had won in regulation or ot.
Good, now I can shut those damn announcers off.
Now I've seen everything.
Normally I don't care about shootouts but I was rooting hard in this one just so the announcers could eat their words.
Quote from: RichHQuote from: imafrshmnan incredible moral victory, if that's possible in any sense
And honestly, getting a chance at the winner with the last faceoff (after the tying goal) showed me something.
That was pretty fantastic, not giving up on the three points, even if it didn't work.
Fitting for a hard-fought North Country weekend that all four teams come away with three points.
Quote from: TrotskyQuote from: DafatoneI have never heard of hooking described as getting hammered before.
You don't go to the right parties.
Good one!
HEY APPLETON!
WHICH TEAM IS THE WINNING TEAM!?!?!
WHICH TEAM IS THE LOSING TEAM!?!?!
suck on that lollipop
Still 16 but rpi slipped. Hanging in there.
Someone needs to capture all the homer highlights for the laughs. I don't think I've ever heard a crew implode as hard during a game
Quote from: IcebergSomeone needs to capture all the homer highlights for the laughs. I don't think I've ever heard a crew implode as hard during a game
I'd love it side by side with the actual footage of the plays they complained about. They were invariably proven wrong / wildly exaggerating / butt hurt on replay.
Quote from: IcebergSomeone needs to capture all the homer highlights for the laughs. I don't think I've ever heard a crew implode as hard during a game
That would be more air time than the play of the game
what a good feeling to come back to elynah to see that we didn't lose after having to turn it off (as opposed to turning it off in anger) down 2-0. obvs annoying that it hurts us in the pairwise but it's always fun to watch your guys come back for the tie than to blow a lead. we all contain multitudes.
If Schafer does get suspended for banging a stick against the boards, that could be a problem next week.
Quote from: ugartewhat a good feeling to come back to elynah to see that we didn't lose after having to turn it off (as opposed to turning it off in anger) down 2-0. obvs annoying that it hurts us in the pairwise but it's always fun to watch your guys come back for the tie than to blow a lead. we all contain multitudes.
You missed some state of the art announcer nonsense.
Quote from: imafrshmnHEY APPLETON!
WHICH TEAM IS THE WINNING TEAM!?!?!
WHICH TEAM IS THE LOSING TEAM!?!?!
suck on that lollipop
The Traveling Faithful came through loud and clear both nights, in particular that cheer. ::cheer::
Damn... tournament odds looking grim
Quote from: ugartewe all contain multitudes.
That's why primates do social grooming.
Quote from: DafatoneIf Schafer does get suspended for banging a stick against the boards, that could be a problem next week.
I definitely don't condone doing that, but it seems like it would be possible that banging a stick would be necessary to get the refs attention after a game winner in OT where the other team and the crowd are going wild (though I think it's doubtful that they would have left without checking in with him). The announcers seemed adamant that it should be a suspension but they were wrong about a lot of things and that doesn't seem so egregious that he would get a multi game suspension at this point in the year.
We stay put in PWR.
Quote from: DafatoneIf Schafer does get suspended for banging a stick against the boards, that could be a problem next week.
I've seen him do it at Lynah a couple of other times this season when he was hot about something and couldn't get the refs' attention (and I've seen opposing coaches do it too with no apparent consequences.) Definitely just another in a long list of nothing burgers that the SLU drunk uncle announcing crew wanted to make a stink about.
Quote from: sah67Quote from: DafatoneIf Schafer does get suspended for banging a stick against the boards, that could be a problem next week.
I've seen him do it at Lynah a couple of other times this season when he was hot about something and couldn't get the refs' attention. Definitely just a nothing burger that the SLU drunk uncle announcing crew wanted to make a stink about.
Oh totally. I was being sarcastic and probably should've indicated that.
Quote from: chimpfoodThe announcers seemed adamant that it should be a suspension but they were wrong about a lot of things...
One of the two clowns seemed eager to suspend our shootout participants for "slowing down too much."
technically the game was over. You going suspend a coach from trying to get the refs attention after a game. they were likely yelling and whistling as well. Though I would think the first thing the refs should do on most any goal is check with the teams to make sure there is nothing to review.
Anyone have a clip of the offside zone entry? They didn't review it long, so it must have been pretty clear.
St. Lawrence highlights on YouTube are only SLU highlights (and Shane highlights on SLU scoring chances). By that I mean, neither Cornell goal and three shootout goals by SLU in a shootout that they lost. At least the Cornell recap had the Psenicka and Seger goals.
Here is my attempt at a screenshot from the offside.
https://imgur.com/a/eRlvUfv
St. Lawrence #14 looks to be offside by a foot or so. In real time, it was impossible to tell. I'm sure with the replay frame-by-frame it was more obvious.
Quote from: billchuHere is my attempt at a screenshot from the offside.
https://imgur.com/a/eRlvUfv
St. Lawrence #14 looks to be offside by a foot or so. In real time, it was impossible to tell. I'm sure with the replay frame-by-frame it was more obvious.
I watched the replay on demand and your screen shot shows it as I saw it—-#14 offside by a good foot
The bozo announcers must also work for SLU's Sports Information office. From their game story: "The Big Red would score with 1:31 left in the third, then after some questionable non-calls would find the equalizer with 6.8 seconds left in regulation."
Quote from: ugartewhat a good feeling to come back to elynah to see that we didn't lose after having to turn it off (as opposed to turning it off in anger) down 2-0. obvs annoying that it hurts us in the pairwise but it's always fun to watch your guys come back for the tie than to blow a lead. we all contain multitudes.
This. I'm going to file this game away, so the next time I feel myself thinking, "Why does this shit always happen to us?" I can remember that one time we happened that shit to someone else.
Quote from: ugartewhat a good feeling to come back to elynah to see that we didn't lose after having to turn it off (as opposed to turning it off in anger) down 2-0. obvs annoying that it hurts us in the pairwise but it's always fun to watch your guys come back for the tie than to blow a lead. we all contain multitudes.
I turned it off when we were down 3-2 in overtime, but fortunately eLynah told me to turn it back on.
Quote from: ugarteSt. Lawrence highlights on YouTube are only SLU highlights (and Shane highlights on SLU scoring chances). By that I mean, neither Cornell goal and three shootout goals by SLU in a shootout that they lost. At least the Cornell recap had the Psenicka and Seger goals.
realized that i didn't need highlights, i could flip on ESPN+ and pull up the game starting with ~3 minutes left. also here's another look at the offsides.
Quote from: RobbQuote from: ugartewhat a good feeling to come back to elynah to see that we didn't lose after having to turn it off (as opposed to turning it off in anger) down 2-0. obvs annoying that it hurts us in the pairwise but it's always fun to watch your guys come back for the tie than to blow a lead. we all contain multitudes.
This. I'm going to file this game away, so the next time I feel myself thinking, "Why does this shit always happen to us?" I can remember that one time we happened that shit to someone else.
You could also break out your copy of Live at Lynah. (Although it is nice to have an example from the last quarter century.)
Good to see the return of clever repartee, instead of recent internecine sniping.
Quote from: jtwcornell91Quote from: RobbQuote from: ugartewhat a good feeling to come back to elynah to see that we didn't lose after having to turn it off (as opposed to turning it off in anger) down 2-0. obvs annoying that it hurts us in the pairwise but it's always fun to watch your guys come back for the tie than to blow a lead. we all contain multitudes.
This. I'm going to file this game away, so the next time I feel myself thinking, "Why does this shit always happen to us?" I can remember that one time we happened that shit to someone else.
You could also break out your copy of Live at Lynah. (Although it is nice to have an example from the last quarter century.)
Or the one even before my time, Providence 1979. Would link, but TBRW doesn't work on my phone.
On the topic of annoying play-by-play announcer tropes, the guy did the whole voice-cracking in the middle of saying "he scores!" thing (for SLU goals only). He scoOOORres! Are we really meant to believe this is an involuntary quirk?
Quote from: RobbQuote from: jtwcornell91Quote from: RobbQuote from: ugartewhat a good feeling to come back to elynah to see that we didn't lose after having to turn it off (as opposed to turning it off in anger) down 2-0. obvs annoying that it hurts us in the pairwise but it's always fun to watch your guys come back for the tie than to blow a lead. we all contain multitudes.
This. I'm going to file this game away, so the next time I feel myself thinking, "Why does this shit always happen to us?" I can remember that one time we happened that shit to someone else.
You could also break out your copy of Live at Lynah. (Although it is nice to have an example from the last quarter century.)
Or the one even before my time, Providence 1979. Would link, but TBRW doesn't work on my phone.
http://www.tbrw.info/seasons/1979/box19790306.pdf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tj9qagrJ5A&ab_channel=lynahfaithful
The best thing the SLU pbp guy said came after the Kempf goal (on which his voice didn't crack): "Winners win, that's all I can say about that."
As for the color guy saying "the win will still be sweet" after the first Cornell goal, I didn't think that was meant to be homer-y. The surrounding conversation makes it sound more like a hypothetical, i.e., it will still be sweet to beat a ranked team if they endure the final 90 seconds of Cornell coming hard at Krawes even if they lost the shutout. Not trying to say they aren't homers but I also don't think they were counting their chickens so much as being proud of the team for such a good game overall.
Quote from: ugarteNot trying to say they aren't homers but I also don't think they were counting their chickens so much as being proud of the team for such a good game overall.
New phone, who dis?
Thanks for the offside screen captures.
It's pretty amazing that the Cornell coach responsible for catching stuff like that actually caught it in real time.
I've watched and rewatched our two extra-man goals against SLU, 6 skaters versus 5. More players clogging up the ice than on our power plays, yet we scored twice in 91 seconds. What was different? IMO, a greater sense of urgency! We didn't dick around looking for the perfect set up. We didn't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
Quote from: George64I've watched and rewatched our two extra-man goals against SLU, 6 skaters versus 5. More players clogging up the ice than on our power plays, yet we scored twice in 91 seconds. What was different? IMO, a greater sense of urgency! We didn't dick around looking for the perfect set up. We didn't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
Excellent point
Quote from: scoop85Quote from: George64I've watched and rewatched our two extra-man goals against SLU, 6 skaters versus 5. More players clogging up the ice than on our power plays, yet we scored twice in 91 seconds. What was different? IMO, a greater sense of urgency! We didn't dick around looking for the perfect set up. We didn't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
Excellent point
the counterpoint, of course, is that your risk/reward calculus changes a lot when you're losing with the clock running down. not that i think our power play has been fixed or anything, but desperation mode is probably an overcorrection.
When was the last time we scored 2 or more EA goals in one game?
Quote from: imafrshmnWhen was the last time we scored 2 or more EA goals in one game?
as we look back on the season how much time have we spent trailing and had to pull our goalie in the last 2-3 min of games..
Quote from: ugarteQuote from: scoop85Quote from: George64I've watched and rewatched our two extra-man goals against SLU, 6 skaters versus 5. More players clogging up the ice than on our power plays, yet we scored twice in 91 seconds. What was different? IMO, a greater sense of urgency! We didn't dick around looking for the perfect set up. We didn't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
Excellent point
the counterpoint, of course, is that your risk/reward calculus changes a lot when you're losing with the clock running down. not that i think our power play has been fixed or anything, but desperation mode is probably an overcorrection.
Yes, the calculus changes, but there has to be a reasonable medium somewhere between desperation mode and over-cautiousness. Despite the puck moving around rapidly, watch how skillfully we keep it in the offensive zone. Psenicka gets the deflection, Seger threads the needle.
Quote from: George64Quote from: ugarteQuote from: scoop85Quote from: George64I've watched and rewatched our two extra-man goals against SLU, 6 skaters versus 5. More players clogging up the ice than on our power plays, yet we scored twice in 91 seconds. What was different? IMO, a greater sense of urgency! We didn't dick around looking for the perfect set up. We didn't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
Excellent point
the counterpoint, of course, is that your risk/reward calculus changes a lot when you're losing with the clock running down. not that i think our power play has been fixed or anything, but desperation mode is probably an overcorrection.
Yes, the calculus changes, but there has to be a reasonable medium somewhere between desperation mode and over-cautiousness. Despite the puck moving around rapidly, watch how skillfully we keep it in the offensive zone. Psenicka gets the deflection, Seger threads the needle.
of course. i mean, i haven't exactly been coy about my opinion on this.
Quote from: TrotskyQuote from: imafrshmnHEY APPLETON!
WHICH TEAM IS THE WINNING TEAM!?!?!
WHICH TEAM IS THE LOSING TEAM!?!?!
suck on that lollipop
The Traveling Faithful came through loud and clear both nights, in particular that cheer. ::cheer::
I was part of the Traveling Faithful this past weekend. It was great having the pep band at both games.
At St. Lawrence, there weren't a huge amount of Cornell fans. But St. Lawrence had the Cornell pep band seated in Section D, directly behind the Cornell bench. I was part of a small group of fans who were lucky enough to sit with the pep band right behind us and the Cornell bench right in front of us. When the pep band did their cheers and Let's Go Red! chants, etc., it felt like we were in Lynah North. I'm sure the players felt the Section D energy as well, as they gave us an enthusiastic salute after the game. If the pep band had been placed in a corner section it wouldn't have had the same effect. It also helped that St. Lawrence didn't have a pep band there, nor were there a lot of St. Lawrence students at the game. And every time the St. Lawrence students did start an S-L-U chant, the pep hand added a T to the end of it.
The official attendance listed the rink as being barely half full. That all helped created a perfect storm which allowed the impact of the Traveling Faithful to be magnified out of proportion to the amount of Cornell fans actually at the game.
After reading about the St. Lawrence announcers on ESPN, I'm glad I wasn't subject to them that night!
I did miss the Screw BU cheer, which was not played either night, although a member of the pep band assured me that they still do play it.
Being there in person, we noticed the St. Lawrence goalie often banged his stick on the ice, not just to signal the end of a powerplay. For example, at one point Bancroft was set up at the St. Lawrence blue line hoping for a long pass for breakaway, which he did get. Before the puck came to him, the goalie was banging his stick like crazy to get his teammates' attention. That time, at least, it made sense. But there were other times when he seemed to be banging his stick on the ice for no apparent reason.
Quote from: dbilmesQuote from: TrotskyQuote from: imafrshmnHEY APPLETON!
WHICH TEAM IS THE WINNING TEAM!?!?!
WHICH TEAM IS THE LOSING TEAM!?!?!
suck on that lollipop
The Traveling Faithful came through loud and clear both nights, in particular that cheer. ::cheer::
I was part of the Traveling Faithful this past weekend. It was great having the pep band at both games.
At St. Lawrence, there weren't a huge amount of Cornell fans. But St. Lawrence had the Cornell pep band seated in Section D, directly behind the Cornell bench. I was part of a small group of fans who were lucky enough to sit with the pep band right behind us and the Cornell bench right in front of us. When the pep band did their cheers and Let's Go Red! chants, etc., it felt like we were in Lynah North. I'm sure the players felt the Section D energy as well, as they gave us an enthusiastic salute after the game. If the pep band had been placed in a corner section it wouldn't have had the same effect. It also helped that St. Lawrence didn't have a pep band there, nor were there a lot of St. Lawrence students at the game. And every time the St. Lawrence students did start an S-L-U chant, the pep hand added a T to the end of it.
The official attendance listed the rink as being barely half full. That all helped created a perfect storm which allowed the impact of the Traveling Faithful to be magnified out of proportion to the amount of Cornell fans actually at the game.
After reading about the St. Lawrence announcers on ESPN, I'm glad I wasn't subject to them that night!
I did miss the Screw BU cheer, which was not played either night, although a member of the pep band assured me that they still do play it.
Being there in person, we noticed the St. Lawrence goalie often banged his stick on the ice, not just to signal the end of a powerplay. For example, at one point Bancroft was set up at the St. Lawrence blue line hoping for a long pass for breakaway, which he did get. Before the puck came to him, the goalie was banging his stick like crazy to get his teammates' attention. That time, at least, it made sense. But there were other times when he seemed to be banging his stick on the ice for no apparent reason.
So goalies can bang sticks. But if Schafer does it, won't somebody please think of the children.
Quote from: DafatoneQuote from: dbilmesQuote from: TrotskyQuote from: imafrshmnHEY APPLETON!
WHICH TEAM IS THE WINNING TEAM!?!?!
WHICH TEAM IS THE LOSING TEAM!?!?!
suck on that lollipop
The Traveling Faithful came through loud and clear both nights, in particular that cheer. ::cheer::
I was part of the Traveling Faithful this past weekend. It was great having the pep band at both games.
At St. Lawrence, there weren't a huge amount of Cornell fans. But St. Lawrence had the Cornell pep band seated in Section D, directly behind the Cornell bench. I was part of a small group of fans who were lucky enough to sit with the pep band right behind us and the Cornell bench right in front of us. When the pep band did their cheers and Let's Go Red! chants, etc., it felt like we were in Lynah North. I'm sure the players felt the Section D energy as well, as they gave us an enthusiastic salute after the game. If the pep band had been placed in a corner section it wouldn't have had the same effect. It also helped that St. Lawrence didn't have a pep band there, nor were there a lot of St. Lawrence students at the game. And every time the St. Lawrence students did start an S-L-U chant, the pep hand added a T to the end of it.
The official attendance listed the rink as being barely half full. That all helped created a perfect storm which allowed the impact of the Traveling Faithful to be magnified out of proportion to the amount of Cornell fans actually at the game.
After reading about the St. Lawrence announcers on ESPN, I'm glad I wasn't subject to them that night!
I did miss the Screw BU cheer, which was not played either night, although a member of the pep band assured me that they still do play it.
Being there in person, we noticed the St. Lawrence goalie often banged his stick on the ice, not just to signal the end of a powerplay. For example, at one point Bancroft was set up at the St. Lawrence blue line hoping for a long pass for breakaway, which he did get. Before the puck came to him, the goalie was banging his stick like crazy to get his teammates' attention. That time, at least, it made sense. But there were other times when he seemed to be banging his stick on the ice for no apparent reason.
So goalies can bang sticks. But if Schafer does it, won't somebody please think of the children.
Section 5, rule 40.1 (in part):
"A player, coach or non-playing person shall not bang the boards with a
stick or other instrument.
PENALTY—Minor or bench minor. If a player persists in such action,
a misconduct shall be assessed. If a coach or non-playing
person, with the exception of medical personnel, persists in
such action, a game misconduct shall be assessed. Medical
personnel are subject to supplementary discipline penalties."
I can testify, from the noise ringing in my ears from years of sitting next to the visitor's bench, that this rule has never been enforced.
Quote from: ACMQuote from: DafatoneQuote from: dbilmesQuote from: TrotskyQuote from: imafrshmnHEY APPLETON!
WHICH TEAM IS THE WINNING TEAM!?!?!
WHICH TEAM IS THE LOSING TEAM!?!?!
suck on that lollipop
The Traveling Faithful came through loud and clear both nights, in particular that cheer. ::cheer::
I was part of the Traveling Faithful this past weekend. It was great having the pep band at both games.
At St. Lawrence, there weren't a huge amount of Cornell fans. But St. Lawrence had the Cornell pep band seated in Section D, directly behind the Cornell bench. I was part of a small group of fans who were lucky enough to sit with the pep band right behind us and the Cornell bench right in front of us. When the pep band did their cheers and Let's Go Red! chants, etc., it felt like we were in Lynah North. I'm sure the players felt the Section D energy as well, as they gave us an enthusiastic salute after the game. If the pep band had been placed in a corner section it wouldn't have had the same effect. It also helped that St. Lawrence didn't have a pep band there, nor were there a lot of St. Lawrence students at the game. And every time the St. Lawrence students did start an S-L-U chant, the pep hand added a T to the end of it.
The official attendance listed the rink as being barely half full. That all helped created a perfect storm which allowed the impact of the Traveling Faithful to be magnified out of proportion to the amount of Cornell fans actually at the game.
After reading about the St. Lawrence announcers on ESPN, I'm glad I wasn't subject to them that night!
I did miss the Screw BU cheer, which was not played either night, although a member of the pep band assured me that they still do play it.
Being there in person, we noticed the St. Lawrence goalie often banged his stick on the ice, not just to signal the end of a powerplay. For example, at one point Bancroft was set up at the St. Lawrence blue line hoping for a long pass for breakaway, which he did get. Before the puck came to him, the goalie was banging his stick like crazy to get his teammates' attention. That time, at least, it made sense. But there were other times when he seemed to be banging his stick on the ice for no apparent reason.
So goalies can bang sticks. But if Schafer does it, won't somebody please think of the children.
Section 5, rule 40.1 (in part):
"A player, coach or non-playing person shall not bang the boards with a
stick or other instrument.
PENALTY—Minor or bench minor. If a player persists in such action,
a misconduct shall be assessed. If a coach or non-playing
person, with the exception of medical personnel, persists in
such action, a game misconduct shall be assessed. Medical
personnel are subject to supplementary discipline penalties."
I can testify, from the noise ringing in my ears from years of sitting next to the visitor's bench, that this rule has never been enforced.
It would've been dumb but also kinda funny if they reversed the goal but tossed Schafer.
reversed the goal, tossed schafer, gave SLU 30 seconds of 5-3 in OT.
I wonder how much they look at that rule as a during play or not during play thing. It also says persists, its a penalty. What does that mean? More than 1 time?
Regarding the SLU goalie's stick banging... he was having equipment issues (pads/skate?) the whole night and was clearly uncomfortable with whatever was the problem. So perhaps he was trying to get his team to play for a stoppage whistle.
I wanted to memorialize the extra attacker goals (https://youtu.be/ULAPes20LWo) on Saturday. A decent amount of color commentator babbling is included.
The SLU videoscreen behind the Cornell goalie (periods 1 and 3) is really bright.
But: You can make out the action. Seems to be better resolution than Cornell's video screen.
Thoughts as to why Castagna did not get a chance in the shootout?
Lots of band both nights.
Kind of nice Friday, the Cornell band played a couple numbers with the badly outnumbered Clarkson band.
Quote from: billhowardLots of band both nights.
Kind of nice Friday, the Cornell band played a couple numbers with the badly outnumbered Clarkson band.
Thanks for the pics! When I was in the band, we had a great relationship with Clarkson, so not surprised that the two bands played together. Nice to hear they still coordinate.
Am surprised to hear the Clarkson band was badly outnumbered. They were really strong in the 80s. But then so was the hockey program, and with a male:female ration of about 7:1, They needed something to do.
Quote from: pjd8Am surprised to hear the Clarkson band was badly outnumbered. They were really strong in the 80s.
I believe Clarkson was on a "February break" that weekend, hence the weak student showing overall (not just the band).