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Title: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: RichH on March 28, 2024, 06:48:46 PM
I assume we want a game thread?
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 06:50:22 PM
We were waiting for you, son.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: RichH on March 28, 2024, 06:56:49 PM
Quote from: TrotskyWe were waiting for you, son.

I aim to serve. I hope everyone enjoyed the bonus wait time for cocktails or what have you.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 07:00:05 PM
LOL, that picture looks nothing like Ian. ::popcorn::
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 07:02:24 PM
Faithful sound good.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 07:06:14 PM
Good early pressure, like the hitting and engagement.  We're not on our heels like vs BU last year.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 07:09:22 PM
Oof, too bad Suda couldn't get back.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: scoop85 on March 28, 2024, 07:10:43 PM
Quote from: TrotskyOof, too bad Suda couldn't get back.

And Penney lost track of the goal scorer. He put his head in hands
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Jordan 04 on March 28, 2024, 07:11:12 PM
Seemed like he was back, he just drifted.  Never mind: wrong man.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 07:12:42 PM
Uh oh.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: arugula on March 28, 2024, 07:13:23 PM
Walsh oenalty?  Didn't see it in the  arena?  Bad?
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: BMac on March 28, 2024, 07:13:58 PM
Reviewed for major.

Major.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: scoop85 on March 28, 2024, 07:15:17 PM
Quote from: arugulaWalsh oenalty?  Didn't see it in the  arena?  Bad?

He left his feet and hit from behind, so yeah
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: RichH on March 28, 2024, 07:15:24 PM
Quote from: BMacReviewed for major.

Major.

And no game misconduct.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: ugarte on March 28, 2024, 07:15:25 PM
Quote from: BMacReviewed for major.

Major.
easy call
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 07:15:59 PM
Crowd favorite Jack O'Leary.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: RichH on March 28, 2024, 07:17:15 PM
Quote from: TrotskyCrowd favorite Jack O'Leary.

"Fan Favorite Jack O'Leary" is his full name.

Kraft with a great surprise blast to try for the shorty.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 07:18:11 PM
Castagna enjoying a little rabbit punch there.  Nice.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 07:23:12 PM
Fan Favorite Ondrej Psenicka.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 07:25:49 PM
This is what Hannah Arendt meant by the banality of ESPN.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: pfibiger on March 28, 2024, 07:27:43 PM
That was beautiful.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: BMac on March 28, 2024, 07:27:50 PM
Let's gooooo
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: French Rage on March 28, 2024, 07:28:21 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 07:28:46 PM
Quote from: pfibigerThat was beautiful.

^ This.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: ugarte on March 28, 2024, 07:28:54 PM
Seger to Penney to tie it up. Great possession, great finish.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: RichH on March 28, 2024, 07:30:42 PM
That turnover by Seger.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: RichH on March 28, 2024, 07:33:28 PM
I love the ESPN guys after all the "stifling defense" and "low scoring" chatter in the studio, have to admit "Oh, wait, I guess they can also shoot the puck"
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: chimpfood on March 28, 2024, 07:34:08 PM
I'm not sure why Maine started Ostman but hopefully we can make them regret it. Not too worried about the shot difference right now considering the major and Maine taking a lot of nothing shots.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 07:36:03 PM
Today is Fan Favorite Jack O'Leary's birthday.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: upprdeck on March 28, 2024, 07:47:17 PM
Cornell a bouncing puck away from several really good chances.. Maine is quick using open ice passes and speed to generate some offense.

When Cornell go to hit them Maine started chasing.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: scoop85 on March 28, 2024, 07:49:32 PM
We're getting the puck stripped too often, but no gripes with getting out of the period even.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: ER on March 28, 2024, 07:50:27 PM
It's also donaldson's
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 07:55:06 PM
Quote from: scoop85We're getting the puck stripped too often,
We've been doing it to them as well. It's a great forechecking and backchecking game.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 07:57:54 PM
Maine seems a little surprised at how we keep after the puck.  HEA may be more of a "end to end and slapper" league.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 08:02:20 PM
Great play there by Suda.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 08:04:37 PM
We've been playing great since the kill.  Let's pot a ppg here.::banana::
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 08:06:16 PM
Good set up.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: pfibiger on March 28, 2024, 08:12:44 PM
Mack!!
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 08:12:47 PM
Nice little flick.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: chimpfood on March 28, 2024, 08:13:55 PM
We're back baby
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: scoop85 on March 28, 2024, 08:15:00 PM
Was I the only one yelling for him to shoot? We often overpass, and I'm sure glad Mack let it rip
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: ugarte on March 28, 2024, 08:15:42 PM
Quote from: TrotskyNice little flick.
great aggressive drive at the net and a clean snipe.

puck bouncing around in front of Shane more than I'd like but we're doing a good job of sweeping everything away before they get a clean shot in deep.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 08:16:38 PM
Quote from: ugarte
Quote from: TrotskyNice little flick.
great aggressive drive at the net and a clean snipe.

puck bouncing around in front of Shane more than I'd like but we're doing a good job of sweeping everything away before they get a clean shot in deep.
All of this, yes.  But we're are playing well.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 08:20:30 PM
Another nice connection between O'Leary and Mack.   Proud of how we are playing our game.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: ugarte on March 28, 2024, 08:21:57 PM
Quote from: Trotsky
Quote from: ugarte
Quote from: TrotskyNice little flick.
great aggressive drive at the net and a clean snipe.

puck bouncing around in front of Shane more than I'd like but we're doing a good job of sweeping everything away before they get a clean shot in deep.
All of this, yes.  But we're are playing well.
and i think our guys smell blood. they're going to fire on ostman a lot.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: chimpfood on March 28, 2024, 08:26:31 PM
Gotta blow that whistle earlier, don't give me a 2019 galajda situation.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: redice on March 28, 2024, 08:26:35 PM
"That great old barn in Ithaca, Linaw Arena".   I love it when a person is trying to act like they know something then butchers the pronunciation & ebd up looking stupid
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: ugarte on March 28, 2024, 08:26:37 PM
Fegaras my god...
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: scoop85 on March 28, 2024, 08:26:50 PM
Not sure what Fegaras was thinking there but thankfully it didn't cost us. Just hope Shane's ok
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Dafatone on March 28, 2024, 08:27:09 PM
Refs gotta whistle that sooner, but Shane's shoulder was not close to the puck.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 08:27:34 PM
Quote from: ugarteFegaras my god...
It's his brand...
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: sah67 on March 28, 2024, 08:27:50 PM
Quote from: ugarteFegaras my god...

He definitely commits a lot more of those brutal turnovers than I would like.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 08:32:08 PM
Quote from: sah67
Quote from: ugarteFegaras my god...

He definitely commits a lot more of those brutal turnovers than I would like.
He's a half-F, half-D.  But the thing is he makes a lot of blind passes.  I hope that will pass.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: cth95 on March 28, 2024, 08:40:46 PM
Announcers said Boija is sick.  They also said Ostman started 17 of the first 19 games.  Sounds like Boija got the hot hand and took over.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: sah67 on March 28, 2024, 08:43:46 PM
Gotta keep getting pucks in deep and working the cycle. Maine seems to have no answer for it when we get it going, and their D seem to struggle with puck retrieval.

Praying to the hockey gods we keep our foot on the gas in the 3rd and don't go into a shell trying to protect the 2-1 lead.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: chimpfood on March 28, 2024, 08:44:31 PM
Quote from: cth95Announcers said Boija is sick.  They also said Ostman started 17 of the first 19 games.  Sounds like Boija got the hot hand and took over.
if I was healthy enough to get out of bed, let alone sit on the bench, I would not be sitting out in the NCAA tournament. I feel like it might be some concern about his recent performance coupled with an illness
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 08:56:44 PM
Quote from: sah67Gotta keep getting pucks in deep and working the cycle. Maine seems to have no answer for it when we get it going, and their D seem to struggle with puck retrieval.

Praying to the hockey gods we keep our foot on the gas in the 3rd and don't go into a shell trying to protect the 2-1 lead.
So far we are forechecking up a storm and going into every corner and after every puck.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 08:57:37 PM
Solid first 5.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 09:04:16 PM
Hard work there by Psenicka.  Great job.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: BMac on March 28, 2024, 09:05:29 PM
I just wish I knew how tall he was
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Larry72 on March 28, 2024, 09:08:41 PM
MACK!!!!
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: sah67 on March 28, 2024, 09:08:59 PM
Great play by Stanley to take away the Maine scoring chance and create the rush going the other way to set up Mack's goal!
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 09:09:19 PM
Sullivan Mack!
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: chimpfood on March 28, 2024, 09:09:57 PM
PARK THE BUS NOW
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 09:10:01 PM
Excellent first half of this period.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 09:10:40 PM
Quote from: chimpfoodPARK THE BUS NOW
Boo this man.

Just keep playing our game.  No changes.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: ugarte on March 28, 2024, 09:10:56 PM
Quote from: Larry72MACK!!!!
what a beauty of a shot
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: chimpfood on March 28, 2024, 09:11:04 PM
Quote from: Trotsky
Quote from: chimpfoodPARK THE BUS NOW
Boo this man.

Just keep playing our game.  No changes.
we've been hunkered down all period... clearly working alright.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 09:12:24 PM
Quote from: chimpfood
Quote from: Trotsky
Quote from: chimpfoodPARK THE BUS NOW
Boo this man.

Just keep playing our game.  No changes.
we've been hunkered down all period... clearly working alright.
No, we're forechecking and working every puck.  This is not a turtle.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 09:13:28 PM
Catalano the FO star tonight.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: pfibiger on March 28, 2024, 09:13:38 PM
Quote from: TrotskyNo, we're forechecking and working every puck.  This is not a turtle.

We really are getting sticks on every puck in every zone.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Larry72 on March 28, 2024, 09:19:36 PM
Good time out!
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 09:19:46 PM
Quote from: pfibiger
Quote from: TrotskyNo, we're forechecking and working every puck.  This is not a turtle.

We really are getting sticks on every puck in every zone.
It's a thing of beauty,  been doing it all night long.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Larry72 on March 28, 2024, 09:27:19 PM
OUTSTANDING!!!!   LGR!
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Dafatone on March 28, 2024, 09:27:48 PM
Best game we've played in years.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 09:28:11 PM
Done.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: pfibiger on March 28, 2024, 09:28:30 PM
Well that was a spectacular game. There was no let up the entire time, particularly from the moment the five minute major started.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 09:28:33 PM
Quote from: DafatoneBest game we've played in years.
I think since the Denver win last year.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 09:28:57 PM
Quote from: pfibigerWell that was a spectacular game. There was no let up the entire time, particularly from the moment the five minute major started.
Indeed.  That was Cornell hockey.  What a great team!
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: ugarte on March 28, 2024, 09:29:01 PM
let's fucking gooooooo
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Iceberg on March 28, 2024, 09:29:22 PM
That was a defensive clinic. Hilarious the announcers were talking about Cornell's limited shots in the 3rd but they weren't relenting on Maine in offensive zone
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: chimpfood on March 28, 2024, 09:29:52 PM
AMAZING WIN. Shane was fantastic, defense was phenomenal overall, and how about goddamn sully Mack???
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Trotsky on March 28, 2024, 09:30:36 PM
Quote from: IcebergThat was a defensive clinic. Hilarious the announcers were talking about Cornell's limited shots in the 3rd but they weren't relenting on Maine in offensive zone
It's ESPN.  They're morons.

Let's Go Red!
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: ice on March 28, 2024, 09:31:16 PM
Huge, all around great effort by the Big Red.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Chris H82 on March 28, 2024, 09:32:22 PM
Fantastic game. We skated great, kept the pressure on with an outstanding forecheck,  and never let up. Here's hoping we can bring this type of play against Denver.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: BMac on March 28, 2024, 09:32:36 PM
Soul crushing dream devouring juggernauts are back
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: cth95 on March 28, 2024, 09:36:52 PM
I was a dairy farmer and always worked when I was sick.  If I was Boija, I would want to play.  The difference is, I was helping people by getting my chores done so they didn't have to do extra work.  On a team in an important game, you would be hurting your teammates if you tired quickly and your reflexes were slower than normal.  As a goalie, a split second can be the difference between a great save and a goal.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: dag14 on March 28, 2024, 09:51:32 PM
Huh?
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: BearLover on March 28, 2024, 09:52:40 PM
Quote from: cth95I was a dairy farmer and always worked when I was sick.  I would want to play.  The difference is, I was helping people by getting my chores done so they didn't have to do extra work.  On a team in an important game, you would be hurting your teammates if you tired quickly and your reflexes were slower than normal.  As a goalie, a split second can be the difference between a great save and a goal.
Especially when you have a worthy backup ready to go.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: scoop85 on March 28, 2024, 09:54:05 PM
Quote from: Trotsky
Quote from: DafatoneBest game we've played in years.
I think since the Denver win last year.

I think we were better tonight than in last year's game, although both were excellent.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Tcl123 on March 28, 2024, 09:54:13 PM
Quote from: cth95I was a dairy farmer and always worked when I was sick.  I would want to play.  The difference is, I was helping people by getting my chores done so they didn't have to do extra work.  On a team in an important game, you would be hurting your teammates if you tired quickly and your reflexes were slower than normal.  As a goalie, a split second can be the difference between a great save and a goal.

Cool story bro.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: chimpfood on March 28, 2024, 09:54:33 PM
Man we've got a real winnable game up next too. Denver didn't look good against UMass, will be gassed from double OT, and we beat them last year. Let's get Schafer his frozen four that he deserves.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: cth95 on March 28, 2024, 09:57:17 PM
What a great time to put everything together.  After Maine's goal, it seemed like our guys never left anyone open again, blocked every passing lane, and swept away every rebound and loose puck near the net.  Despite winning the ECAC title last weekend, this was a much more consistent, cleaner performance.  Particularly compared to early in the Dartmouth game.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: upprdeck on March 28, 2024, 09:57:36 PM
Quote from: chimpfood
Quote from: cth95Announcers said Boija is sick.  They also said Ostman started 17 of the first 19 games.  Sounds like Boija got the hot hand and took over.
if I was healthy enough to get out of bed, let alone sit on the bench, I would not be sitting out in the NCAA tournament. I feel like it might be some concern about his recent performance coupled with an illness

who knows.. could be covid which i doubt they would send out there.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Big Dingus on March 28, 2024, 09:57:54 PM
What should we complain about now Bearlover?


I will say this next game is always incredibly tough to win. Especially on a Denver team that's not going to underestimate us this time.

We have historically been shut down hard in this second game
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: BearLover on March 28, 2024, 09:58:39 PM
That was the first time Cornell looked this way the entire season. I'm not sure if it was partially the superior broadcast quality or if Cornell really did just reach another defensive gear tonight. The first period was dicey but after that the defense and compete level were off the charts.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Larry72 on March 28, 2024, 10:01:44 PM
Quote from: chimpfoodMan we've got a real winnable game up next too. Denver didn't look good against UMass, will be gassed from double OT, and we beat them last year. Let's get Schafer his frozen four that he deserves.

Remember that Denver is playing essentially at sea level instead of 5000"+, they have a day off, and they all are in great shape (as is Cornell)!  Agree that Denver didn't look all that good against UMass.  

This is absolutely a game that CU can win!!!

LGR!
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: BearLover on March 28, 2024, 10:03:28 PM
Quote from: Larry72
Quote from: chimpfoodMan we've got a real winnable game up next too. Denver didn't look good against UMass, will be gassed from double OT, and we beat them last year. Let's get Schafer his frozen four that he deserves.

Remember that Denver is playing essentially at sea level instead of 5000"+, they have a day off, and they all are in great shape (as is Cornell)!  Agree that Denver didn't look all that good against UMass.  

This is absolutely a game that CU can win!!!

LGR!
I'm confused by the "Denver will be tired" talking point. Is playing 4.5 periods plus a day off really more exhausting than playing 3 periods and not getting a day off (which is every Saturday game over the course of the season)?
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: chimpfood on March 28, 2024, 10:08:17 PM
Quote from: BearLover
Quote from: Larry72
Quote from: chimpfoodMan we've got a real winnable game up next too. Denver didn't look good against UMass, will be gassed from double OT, and we beat them last year. Let's get Schafer his frozen four that he deserves.

Remember that Denver is playing essentially at sea level instead of 5000"+, they have a day off, and they all are in great shape (as is Cornell)!  Agree that Denver didn't look all that good against UMass.  

This is absolutely a game that CU can win!!!

LGR!
I'm confused by the "Denver will be tired" talking point. Is playing 4.5 periods plus a day off really more exhausting than playing 3 periods and not getting a day off (which is every Saturday game over the course of the season)?
These guys are used to playing 3 periods. It's like if I told you to run a 5k as fast as you can and then when you think you finished you have to go another mile. You're gonna be a hell of a lot more tired and sore after. It's also how tired they are compared to Cornell. They might be more rested than they would be for a Saturday game after a Friday game but Cornell also gets the extra day of rest.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: RichH on March 28, 2024, 10:16:06 PM
Quote from: BearLover
Quote from: Larry72
Quote from: chimpfoodMan we've got a real winnable game up next too. Denver didn't look good against UMass, will be gassed from double OT, and we beat them last year. Let's get Schafer his frozen four that he deserves.

Remember that Denver is playing essentially at sea level instead of 5000"+, they have a day off, and they all are in great shape (as is Cornell)!  Agree that Denver didn't look all that good against UMass.  

This is absolutely a game that CU can win!!!

LGR!
I'm confused by the "Denver will be tired" talking point. Is playing 4.5 periods plus a day off really more exhausting than playing 3 periods and not getting a day off (which is every Saturday game over the course of the season)?

I'm more concerned that much of that team saw us in last year's tournament. The Denver upperclassmen and coaches thought a lot about "what went wrong and how do we fix it". No real element of mystery, except for when my wish comes true that Castagna goes complete Vesuvius mode and supernovas NBAJam style.

Anyway, Maine had absolutely no idea how to play us.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: ice on March 28, 2024, 10:19:34 PM
Quote from: chimpfood
Quote from: BearLover
Quote from: Larry72
Quote from: chimpfoodMan we've got a real winnable game up next too. Denver didn't look good against UMass, will be gassed from double OT, and we beat them last year. Let's get Schafer his frozen four that he deserves.

Remember that Denver is playing essentially at sea level instead of 5000"+, they have a day off, and they all are in great shape (as is Cornell)!  Agree that Denver didn't look all that good against UMass.  

This is absolutely a game that CU can win!!!

LGR!
I'm confused by the "Denver will be tired" talking point. Is playing 4.5 periods plus a day off really more exhausting than playing 3 periods and not getting a day off (which is every Saturday game over the course of the season)?
These guys are used to playing 3 periods. It's like if I told you to run a 5k as fast as you can and then when you think you finished you have to go another mile. You're gonna be a hell of a lot more tired and sore after. It's also how tired they are compared to Cornell. They might be more rested than they would be for a Saturday game after a Friday game but Cornell also gets the extra day of rest.

If the game against Denver were on Friday night, I think the double over time for Denver would be important.  However, with a full day of rest tomorrow, I bet most of them will be okay.  One possible exception is Denver's goalie, Matt Davis, who looked like he may have gotten hurt during the second overtime.  To be honest, I wish him well and hope he fully recovers.  I want Cornell to beat Denver at their A game.  I think the Big Red can definitely do that if they play like they did today.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: chimpfood on March 28, 2024, 10:21:00 PM
Quote from: ice
Quote from: chimpfood
Quote from: BearLover
Quote from: Larry72
Quote from: chimpfoodMan we've got a real winnable game up next too. Denver didn't look good against UMass, will be gassed from double OT, and we beat them last year. Let's get Schafer his frozen four that he deserves.

Remember that Denver is playing essentially at sea level instead of 5000"+, they have a day off, and they all are in great shape (as is Cornell)!  Agree that Denver didn't look all that good against UMass.  

This is absolutely a game that CU can win!!!

LGR!
I'm confused by the "Denver will be tired" talking point. Is playing 4.5 periods plus a day off really more exhausting than playing 3 periods and not getting a day off (which is every Saturday game over the course of the season)?
These guys are used to playing 3 periods. It's like if I told you to run a 5k as fast as you can and then when you think you finished you have to go another mile. You're gonna be a hell of a lot more tired and sore after. It's also how tired they are compared to Cornell. They might be more rested than they would be for a Saturday game after a Friday game but Cornell also gets the extra day of rest.

If the game against Denver were on Friday night, I think the double over time for Denver would be important.  However, with a full day of rest tomorrow, I bet most of them will be okay.  One possible exception is Denver's goalie, Matt Davis, who looked like he may have gotten hurt during the second overtime.  To be honest, I wish him well and hope he fully recovers.  I want Cornell to beat Denver at their A game.  I think the Big Red can definitely do that if they play like they did today.
Yeah maybe so, I'm just trying to find every reason for why Cornell could win. Let's just ride the wave and keep winning.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: JasonN95 on March 28, 2024, 10:25:56 PM
Highlights available on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/vQ6UXe6zYys?si=hNEpltrVzwLblJQs
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: KenP on March 28, 2024, 10:26:53 PM
Denver is a #1 seed for a reason. We absolutely can win, but don't deceive yourself even with a tired Denver team we are the underdogs. We will have to elevate our game again to prove we want it more.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: CU2007 on March 28, 2024, 11:40:41 PM
Quote from: BearLover
Quote from: Larry72
Quote from: chimpfoodMan we've got a real winnable game up next too. Denver didn't look good against UMass, will be gassed from double OT, and we beat them last year. Let's get Schafer his frozen four that he deserves.

Remember that Denver is playing essentially at sea level instead of 5000"+, they have a day off, and they all are in great shape (as is Cornell)!  Agree that Denver didn't look all that good against UMass.  

This is absolutely a game that CU can win!!!

LGR!
I'm confused by the "Denver will be tired" talking point. Is playing 4.5 periods plus a day off really more exhausting than playing 3 periods and not getting a day off (which is every Saturday game over the course of the season)?

No, it's nonsense. They'll be fine.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: dbilmes on March 29, 2024, 07:54:05 AM
Kudos to eLynah listserv member and Sun sports editor Jane McNally for the special NCAA tournament preview section they published earlier this week. The section included a nice feature on Seege (https://cornellsun.com/2024/03/28/from-uppsala-to-upstate-how-gabriel-seger-24-skates-to-success/)r, who talks about why he came to the States and about being an Engineering student, and another article about the play of Cornell's defensemen. (https://cornellsun.com/2024/03/28/bolstering-the-blueline-despite-growing-pains-mens-hockey-d-corps-holds-strong/)
Many of us have been critical of the Sun's lackluster sports coverage in recent years, so it's only fair that we give the staff credit when it deserves it.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: upprdeck on March 29, 2024, 08:22:39 AM
If you watched Maine games, you saw the same thing.  They relied on some speed to get passes into open ice areas.

They didn't get the odd man rushes and the few times we had coverage breakdowns they created some chances.

We played a very physical game and we need to recover from that.

the first goal you could see the ice tilting as we hit them over and over the question was would it lead to a goal and it did and the game changed in our favor for the rest of the night.

Denver is a step up on offense.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: djk26 on March 29, 2024, 09:31:16 AM
I don't know whether to be happy about seeing Denver struggle to score or worried about their ability to shut down UMass.  Both UMass and Denver goalies looked very good yesterday; glad we only have to face one of them.

I know that Denver is a stronger team than Maine, but I ame excited to see Cornell try to beat them. Let's go Red!
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: scoop85 on March 29, 2024, 09:45:07 AM
Quote from: dbilmesKudos to eLynah listserv member and Sun sports editor Jane McNally for the special NCAA tournament preview section they published earlier this week. The section included a nice feature on Seege (https://cornellsun.com/2024/03/28/from-uppsala-to-upstate-how-gabriel-seger-24-skates-to-success/)r, who talks about why he came to the States and about being an Engineering student, and another article about the play of Cornell's defensemen. (https://cornellsun.com/2024/03/28/bolstering-the-blueline-despite-growing-pains-mens-hockey-d-corps-holds-strong/)
Many of us have been critical of the Sun's lackluster sports coverage in recent years, so it's only fair that we give the staff credit when it deserves it.

When McNally posted here asking for suggestions about the Sun's coverage, I recommended more feature articles. The excellent Seger piece is exactly what I had in mind. I hope they continue doing more of those down the road.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Al DeFlorio on March 29, 2024, 09:46:53 AM
Quote from: upprdeckDenver is a step up on offense.
Maybe so.  But didn't look that way in the rink yesterday.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: BearLover on March 29, 2024, 09:51:52 AM
Maine had two Nadeau brothers. Denver, for all intents and purposes, has eight. (However, one of their best forwards, Massimo Rizzo, missed the first round with an injury.)
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: scoop85 on March 29, 2024, 10:40:25 AM
Jack Devine looks like Denver's most dangerous guy. And the Buium brothers are almost certainly future NHL defensemen.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: adamw on March 29, 2024, 11:10:06 AM
Quote from: RichH
Quote from: BearLover
Quote from: Larry72
Quote from: chimpfoodMan we've got a real winnable game up next too. Denver didn't look good against UMass, will be gassed from double OT, and we beat them last year. Let's get Schafer his frozen four that he deserves.

Remember that Denver is playing essentially at sea level instead of 5000"+, they have a day off, and they all are in great shape (as is Cornell)!  Agree that Denver didn't look all that good against UMass.  

This is absolutely a game that CU can win!!!

LGR!
I'm confused by the "Denver will be tired" talking point. Is playing 4.5 periods plus a day off really more exhausting than playing 3 periods and not getting a day off (which is every Saturday game over the course of the season)?

I'm more concerned that much of that team saw us in last year's tournament. The Denver upperclassmen and coaches thought a lot about "what went wrong and how do we fix it". No real element of mystery, except for when my wish comes true that Castagna goes complete Vesuvius mode and supernovas NBAJam style.

Anyway, Maine had absolutely no idea how to play us.

FWIW - UMass did to Denver what I've seen other teams do to Denver, including Cornell last year - and Denver still hasn't figured it out. It's very possible Cornell will play like crap Saturday and/or Denver will suddenly figure it out and/or Cornell won't be able to score and Denver will get a bounce and win anyway - but all I'm saying is, they haven't figured it out yet despite seeing it many times.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: adamw on March 29, 2024, 11:12:10 AM
Quote from: iceIf the game against Denver were on Friday night, I think the double over time for Denver would be important.  However, with a full day of rest tomorrow, I bet most of them will be okay.  One possible exception is Denver's goalie, Matt Davis, who looked like he may have gotten hurt during the second overtime.  To be honest, I wish him well and hope he fully recovers.  I want Cornell to beat Denver at their A game.  I think the Big Red can definitely do that if they play like they did today.

Davis got a cramp - read College Hockey News :)
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: arugula on March 29, 2024, 11:51:57 AM
Umass controlled the latter part of the game clearly. Denver can be slowed and ground down.  I was at the old DU Arena in 1986 where we lost the two game total goal quarter final 8-7. Had we not given up the lead, we would have had a national semifinal against Harvard-Nieuwendyk v. Fusco. Imagine that.  As a result of this trauma, I will forever hate Denver(the University, not the city, have several old friends there).

The only team remaining which scares me, like everyone else, is Boston College. Not to say we will win, but I'm not daunted.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: upprdeck on March 29, 2024, 03:19:25 PM
BC is the best team not even close.

Some teams have real good offense so our bad mistakes can kill us.

but MTech down 2-1 live vs BC shows you anything can happen.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Al DeFlorio on March 29, 2024, 04:33:55 PM
Quote from: BearLoverMaine had two Nadeau brothers. Denver, for all intents and purposes, has eight. (However, one of their best forwards, Massimo Rizzo, missed the first round with an injury.)
Maybe Denver has twelve.  All I'm saying is they didn't show it yesterday.  Tomorrow could be different.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: VIEWfromK on March 29, 2024, 05:13:19 PM
Quote from: BearLoverThat was the first time Cornell looked this way the entire season.

I don't see the game quite the same on tv as I do from my perch at Lynah but I saw a lot of pleasant things in their approach.  Someone earlier mentioned how they didn't overpass and that was true on all three goals.  Penney did a great job of buying time to get into an even better scoring position.  Mack showed us earlier in the season that he has the scoring touch and proved it by making a b-line for the net on both of his goals.  I can see in my mind's eye an unnecessary pass being made in each of these situations, especially on the third goal with Stanley streaking for the net but the guys did a great job of keeping it simple and taking matters into their own hands.  Even on tv I still noticed how passive the Maine defenders were.  I saw multiple times where their guys just seemed to cower and allow a Big Red player the space to make a play.  At the other end of the rink I thought Cornell used their speed to get into the right positions to make the defensive play the rest of the night after the Maine goal.  It looked to me like most of those plays were stick on puck instead of having to lay out to block a shot.  They played the way they needed to play to win that game.  Pretty neat to see they have some variety to their game.  Hopefully that makes it tough for any opponent to get a book on them.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: cth95 on March 29, 2024, 05:21:02 PM
Quote from: VIEWfromKEven on tv I still noticed how passive the Maine defenders were.  I saw multiple times where their guys just seemed to cower and allow a Big Red player the space to make a play.

In one of the articles I read on CHN or USCHO, Mack or Penny said they were surprised how much room they had.  They just took advantage of it and let the shot fly.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: VIEWfromK on March 29, 2024, 05:27:25 PM
Quote from: upprdeckBC is the best team not even close.

Don't forget that BC has one of our guys.... Jack Malone.  He was sitting in the first row during the selection show
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 29, 2024, 05:27:41 PM
Quote from: cth95
Quote from: VIEWfromKEven on tv I still noticed how passive the Maine defenders were.  I saw multiple times where their guys just seemed to cower and allow a Big Red player the space to make a play.

In one of the articles I read on CHN or USCHO, Mack or Penny said they were surprised how much room they had.  They just took advantage of it and let the shot fly.

That was Mack.  He said it in the post-game interview.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: DL on March 29, 2024, 07:56:48 PM
Quote from: VIEWfromK
Quote from: BearLoverThat was the first time Cornell looked this way the entire season.

I don't see the game quite the same on tv as I do from my perch at Lynah but I saw a lot of pleasant things in their approach.  Someone earlier mentioned how they didn't overpass and that was true on all three goals.  Penney did a great job of buying time to get into an even better scoring position.  Mack showed us earlier in the season that he has the scoring touch and proved it by making a b-line for the net on both of his goals.  I can see in my mind's eye an unnecessary pass being made in each of these situations, especially on the third goal with Stanley streaking for the net but the guys did a great job of keeping it simple and taking matters into their own hands.  Even on tv I still noticed how passive the Maine defenders were.  I saw multiple times where their guys just seemed to cower and allow a Big Red player the space to make a play.  At the other end of the rink I thought Cornell used their speed to get into the right positions to make the defensive play the rest of the night after the Maine goal.  It looked to me like most of those plays were stick on puck instead of having to lay out to block a shot.  They played the way they needed to play to win that game.  Pretty neat to see they have some variety to their game.  Hopefully that makes it tough for any opponent to get a book on them.

I was shocked how sharp (aside form the Maine goal) the team looked, how well positioned guys were to jump on the puck and streak to the other end and make a go at the goal instead of cycling it around a dozen times only to have it poked away... you know, the way we look when we're on power plays that never work out.
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Faithful84 on March 29, 2024, 09:35:17 PM
Some highlights from Cornell fan section 26:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW87gKU1wZI
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: Faithful84 on March 29, 2024, 09:52:12 PM
Last week's Dartmouth highlights too:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCWkxPdxM3c
Title: Re: NCAA Round 1 - Maine
Post by: arugula on March 30, 2024, 02:12:45 PM
Rewatching the game, that third period was a masterpiece defensively.