Just putting it on record:
Cornell took down the #3, #1, and #2 regular season finishers back-to-back-to-back to claim the second Whitelaw Cup in a row!
THAT'S ALL! LET'S GO RED!
Much as in 1980 (http://www.tbrw.info/reports/rptCornell_Games_by_Year/rptCornell_Games_1980.pdf), when 8th seed Cornell beat the #1, #2, and #3 to win it all.
Thank you, Schafer. This championship and season is dedicated to you.
Quote from: TrotskyMuch as in 1980 (http://www.tbrw.info/reports/rptCornell_Games_by_Year/rptCornell_Games_1980.pdf), when 8th seed Cornell beat the #1, #2, and #3 to win it all.
Thank you, Schafer. This championship and season is dedicated to you.
Man, back when the Boston schools were in the ECAC. That's how you know it's a throwback.
Quote from: stereaxQuote from: TrotskyMuch as in 1980 (http://www.tbrw.info/reports/rptCornell_Games_by_Year/rptCornell_Games_1980.pdf), when 8th seed Cornell beat the #1, #2, and #3 to win it all.
Thank you, Schafer. This championship and season is dedicated to you.
Man, back when the Boston schools were in the ECAC. That's how you know it's a throwback.
Schafer was in junior high!
Quote from: ugarteQuote from: stereaxQuote from: TrotskyMuch as in 1980 (http://www.tbrw.info/reports/rptCornell_Games_by_Year/rptCornell_Games_1980.pdf), when 8th seed Cornell beat the #1, #2, and #3 to win it all.
Thank you, Schafer. This championship and season is dedicated to you.
Man, back when the Boston schools were in the ECAC. That's how you know it's a throwback.
Schafer was in junior high!
Mike entered Cornell as a freshman in the fall of 1982, so he would have been in high school in 1980. (Unless he had already graduated...Canada, junior hockey, and all that.)
Speaking of 1980, that's the last year Cornell won an ECAC championship that I wasn't in attendance for. I've been at the last eight. I'm sure there are some here who have been at the same last eight, were there in 1980 too, and possibly earlier as well. So...who here holds the record for greater than eight, and at how many?
Quote from: andyw2100Quote from: ugarteQuote from: stereaxQuote from: TrotskyMuch as in 1980 (http://www.tbrw.info/reports/rptCornell_Games_by_Year/rptCornell_Games_1980.pdf), when 8th seed Cornell beat the #1, #2, and #3 to win it all.
Thank you, Schafer. This championship and season is dedicated to you.
Man, back when the Boston schools were in the ECAC. That's how you know it's a throwback.
Schafer was in junior high!
Mike entered Cornell as a freshman in the fall of 1982, so he would have been in high school in 1980. (Unless he had already graduated...Canada, junior hockey, and all that.)
Speaking of 1980, that's the last year Cornell won an ECAC championship that I wasn't in attendance for. I've been at the last eight. I'm sure there are some here who have been at the same last eight, were there in 1980 too, and possibly earlier as well. So...who here holds the record for greater than eight, and at how many?
That's an amazing accomplishment.
Quote from: andyw2100Quote from: ugarteQuote from: stereaxQuote from: TrotskyMuch as in 1980 (http://www.tbrw.info/reports/rptCornell_Games_by_Year/rptCornell_Games_1980.pdf), when 8th seed Cornell beat the #1, #2, and #3 to win it all.
Thank you, Schafer. This championship and season is dedicated to you.
Man, back when the Boston schools were in the ECAC. That's how you know it's a throwback.
Schafer was in junior high!
Mike entered Cornell as a freshman in the fall of 1982, so he would have been in high school in 1980. (Unless he had already graduated...Canada, junior hockey, and all that.)
Speaking of 1980, that's the last year Cornell won an ECAC championship that I wasn't in attendance for. I've been at the last eight. I'm sure there are some here who have been at the same last eight, were there in 1980 too, and possibly earlier as well. So...who here holds the record for greater than eight, and at how many?
that's what you get for being old. i was subtracting from 1988.
Quote from: andyw2100Quote from: ugarteQuote from: stereaxQuote from: TrotskyMuch as in 1980 (http://www.tbrw.info/reports/rptCornell_Games_by_Year/rptCornell_Games_1980.pdf), when 8th seed Cornell beat the #1, #2, and #3 to win it all.
Thank you, Schafer. This championship and season is dedicated to you.
Man, back when the Boston schools were in the ECAC. That's how you know it's a throwback.
Schafer was in junior high!
Mike entered Cornell as a freshman in the fall of 1982, so he would have been in high school in 1980. (Unless he had already graduated...Canada, junior hockey, and all that.)
Speaking of 1980, that's the last year Cornell won an ECAC championship that I wasn't in attendance for. I've been at the last eight. I'm sure there are some here who have been at the same last eight, were there in 1980 too, and possibly earlier as well. So...who here holds the record for greater than eight, and at how many?
I've been to 7. I missed 1986 and 2025, but I was at 1980.
Quote from: BearLoverQuote from: andyw2100Quote from: ugarteQuote from: stereaxQuote from: TrotskyMuch as in 1980 (http://www.tbrw.info/reports/rptCornell_Games_by_Year/rptCornell_Games_1980.pdf), when 8th seed Cornell beat the #1, #2, and #3 to win it all.
Thank you, Schafer. This championship and season is dedicated to you.
Man, back when the Boston schools were in the ECAC. That's how you know it's a throwback.
Schafer was in junior high!
Mike entered Cornell as a freshman in the fall of 1982, so he would have been in high school in 1980. (Unless he had already graduated...Canada, junior hockey, and all that.)
Speaking of 1980, that's the last year Cornell won an ECAC championship that I wasn't in attendance for. I've been at the last eight. I'm sure there are some here who have been at the same last eight, were there in 1980 too, and possibly earlier as well. So...who here holds the record for greater than eight, and at how many?
That's an amazing accomplishment.
Thanks!
Here's an add-on that I'm guessing no one else can match, and that no one else would want to match. I've now seen Cornell win two or more ECAC championships with three different wives!
1986 with Karen, my then college girlfriend who was my wife by 1996 and 1997. 2003 on my own (though I believe that was the year I first met Jeff H.) 2005 with my girlfriend, Jaime, who was my second wife by 2010. And 2024 and 2025 with my third (and last - I promise) wife, Kim. Someone top that!
A "Cinematic Recap (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vRqtzJx2zg&ab_channel=ECACHockey)" from the league (short, but nice).
The press conference. (https://youtu.be/dCp81tZPH30?si=M1bZ53_HM7CV6w-D)
I'm wondering how many times a school has accomplished the "Double" — Men's and Women's ECAC Championships in the same year.
I know we have done it twice now, 2010 & 2025, and I may sit down later to figure it out, but if anyone knows, feel free.
I worked it out. Thanks Wikipedia.
Sucks has done it three times 2004, 2006, and 2015.
Colgate (2023), Q (2016), and Clarkson (2019) have each done it once.
2019 was especially egregious since the runner-up in both the men's and women's tourney was us.
Quote from: andyw2100Speaking of 1980, that's the last year Cornell won an ECAC championship that I wasn't in attendance for. I've been at the last eight. I'm sure there are some here who have been at the same last eight, were there in 1980 too, and possibly earlier as well. So...who here holds the record for greater than eight, and at how many?
Anne and I have the same 8. I would guess Jim has the record, and may have seen all 14.
Quote from: andyw2100Quote from: BearLoverQuote from: andyw2100Quote from: ugarteQuote from: stereaxQuote from: TrotskyMuch as in 1980 (http://www.tbrw.info/reports/rptCornell_Games_by_Year/rptCornell_Games_1980.pdf), when 8th seed Cornell beat the #1, #2, and #3 to win it all.
Thank you, Schafer. This championship and season is dedicated to you.
Man, back when the Boston schools were in the ECAC. That's how you know it's a throwback.
Schafer was in junior high!
Mike entered Cornell as a freshman in the fall of 1982, so he would have been in high school in 1980. (Unless he had already graduated...Canada, junior hockey, and all that.)
Speaking of 1980, that's the last year Cornell won an ECAC championship that I wasn't in attendance for. I've been at the last eight. I'm sure there are some here who have been at the same last eight, were there in 1980 too, and possibly earlier as well. So...who here holds the record for greater than eight, and at how many?
That's an amazing accomplishment.
Thanks!
Here's an add-on that I'm guessing no one else can match, and that no one else would want to match. I've now seen Cornell win two or more ECAC championships with three different wives!
1986 with Karen, my then college girlfriend who was my wife by 1996 and 1997. 2003 on my own (though I believe that was the year I first met Jeff H.) 2005 with my girlfriend, Jaime, who was my second wife by 2010. And 2024 and 2025 with my third (and last - I promise) wife, Kim. Someone top that!
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Quote from: TrotskyQuote from: andyw2100Speaking of 1980, that's the last year Cornell won an ECAC championship that I wasn't in attendance for. I've been at the last eight. I'm sure there are some here who have been at the same last eight, were there in 1980 too, and possibly earlier as well. So...who here holds the record for greater than eight, and at how many?
Anne and I have the same 8. I would guess Jim has the record, and may have seen all 14.
As long as you bring it up, yes I have.
Although It wasn't our winning years, the toughest ECACs to get to were the 2 in 1976 and 1977 when I was at Michigan for Rheumatology Fellowship.
Those were also 2 out of 3 years when I didn't have season tickets. the other was the 67-8 season when I was in Boston.
No ESPN+ at that time, but plenty of hockey in Ann Arbor and Boston.
Envy is one of the most unappealing human emotions so it's hard to admit I am consumed with it right now.
I have never been to Placid except for skiing in high school - very cold and icy.
March 21 is my wedding anniversary weekend and hubby likes to go south, not north every year, sigh. So yep I watched the games on the international feed (which sucks btw, cut out for the last 2 minutes of the championship game, I had to furiously text my Lynah seatmate "Did we win, did we win?"
Who's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
Quote from: SnowballEnvy is one of the most unappealing human emotions so it's hard to admit I am consumed with it right now.
I have never been to Placid except for skiing in high school - very cold and icy.
March 21 is my wedding anniversary weekend and hubby likes to go south, not north every year, sigh. So yep I watched the games on the international feed (which sucks btw, cut out for the last 2 minutes of the championship game, I had to furiously text my Lynah seatmate "Did we win, did we win?"
Who's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
Well it's your anniversary. Doesn't your opinion matter?
Quote from: SnowballEnvy is one of the most unappealing human emotions so it's hard to admit I am consumed with it right now.
I have never been to Placid except for skiing in high school - very cold and icy.
March 21 is my wedding anniversary weekend and hubby likes to go south, not north every year, sigh. So yep I watched the games on the international feed (which sucks btw, cut out for the last 2 minutes of the championship game, I had to furiously text my Lynah seatmate "Did we win, did we win?"
Who's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
Well our row yelled like crazy and I was in disbelief that it even happened. We couldn't tell if Kovich scored or it was tipped in but after the penalty it was not expected. Same with the GWG on the PP. Disbelief and elation. Almost made me feel like I was 20 again.
Quote from: ERQuote from: SnowballEnvy is one of the most unappealing human emotions so it's hard to admit I am consumed with it right now.
I have never been to Placid except for skiing in high school - very cold and icy.
March 21 is my wedding anniversary weekend and hubby likes to go south, not north every year, sigh. So yep I watched the games on the international feed (which sucks btw, cut out for the last 2 minutes of the championship game, I had to furiously text my Lynah seatmate "Did we win, did we win?"
Who's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
Well it's your anniversary. Doesn't your opinion matter?
it sure doesnt matter in my house
Quote from: stereaxQuote from: TrotskyMuch as in 1980 (http://www.tbrw.info/reports/rptCornell_Games_by_Year/rptCornell_Games_1980.pdf), when 8th seed Cornell beat the #1, #2, and #3 to win it all.
Thank you, Schafer. This championship and season is dedicated to you.
Man, back when the Boston schools were in the ECAC. That's how you know it's a throwback.
I was at all 3 of those 1980 games, and I think I enjoyed this year's games every bit as much, even though they were witnessed via computer. I'm still smiling right now and wearing a 2012 regional tee shirt, where we did knock of #2 Michigan in the first round. The pep band that year played the Michigan State fight song to rattle Michigan. I expect our band will be playing The Victors during our the MSU game, although that'll probably tick off the OSU crowd who we will want rooting for us if they stay around.
And thanks stereax for being our on the scene reporter at Lynah this year. You posts definitely added to the elynah experience this year.
Quote from: ERQuote from: SnowballEnvy is one of the most unappealing human emotions so it's hard to admit I am consumed with it right now.
I have never been to Placid except for skiing in high school - very cold and icy.
March 21 is my wedding anniversary weekend and hubby likes to go south, not north every year, sigh. So yep I watched the games on the international feed (which sucks btw, cut out for the last 2 minutes of the championship game, I had to furiously text my Lynah seatmate "Did we win, did we win?"
Who's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
Well it's your anniversary. Doesn't your opinion matter?
Fair question , my opinion does matter. But it's like this, imho marriage being largely about compromise: he's the one working still and he works a pretty crazy schedule so needs to relax. He doesn't love hockey but will come several times a year to Lynah anyway.
Next year I think what we might be able to swing is doing our anniversary / winter warm-up a different weekend as we've been married long enough that we are neither of us is a stickler for celebrating on the exact day. So hopefully next year I get to Lake Placid for the championship, which of course Cornell will be in.
Quote from: martyQuote from: SnowballWho's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
Well our row yelled like crazy and I was in disbelief that it even happened. We couldn't tell if Kovich scored or it was tipped in but after the penalty it was not expected. Same with the GWG on the PP. Disbelief and elation. Almost made me feel like I was 20 again.
Nice, thank you
Quote from: upprdeckQuote from: ERQuote from: SnowballEnvy is one of the most unappealing human emotions so it's hard to admit I am consumed with it right now.
I have never been to Placid except for skiing in high school - very cold and icy.
March 21 is my wedding anniversary weekend and hubby likes to go south, not north every year, sigh. So yep I watched the games on the international feed (which sucks btw, cut out for the last 2 minutes of the championship game, I had to furiously text my Lynah seatmate "Did we win, did we win?"
Who's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
Well it's your anniversary. Doesn't your opinion matter?
it sure doesnt matter in my house
Haha, I don't know which way this falls but, er, good luck.
Quote from: jkahnQuote from: stereaxQuote from: TrotskyMuch as in 1980 (http://www.tbrw.info/reports/rptCornell_Games_by_Year/rptCornell_Games_1980.pdf), when 8th seed Cornell beat the #1, #2, and #3 to win it all.
Thank you, Schafer. This championship and season is dedicated to you.
Man, back when the Boston schools were in the ECAC. That's how you know it's a throwback.
I was at all 3 of those 1980 games, and I think I enjoyed this year's games every bit as much, even though they were witnessed via computer. I'm still smiling right now and wearing a 2012 regional tee shirt, where we did knock of #2 Michigan in the first round. The pep band that year played the Michigan State fight song to rattle Michigan. I expect our band will be playing The Victors during our the MSU game, although that'll probably tick off the OSU crowd who we will want rooting for us if they stay around.
And thanks stereax for being our on the scene reporter at Lynah this year. You posts definitely added to the elynah experience this year.
On Saturday the band played "Saints Come Marching In" for SLU in an attempt to rattle Clarkson.
Quote from: jkahnQuote from: stereaxQuote from: TrotskyMuch as in 1980 (http://www.tbrw.info/reports/rptCornell_Games_by_Year/rptCornell_Games_1980.pdf), when 8th seed Cornell beat the #1, #2, and #3 to win it all.
Thank you, Schafer. This championship and season is dedicated to you.
Man, back when the Boston schools were in the ECAC. That's how you know it's a throwback.
I was at all 3 of those 1980 games, and I think I enjoyed this year's games every bit as much, even though they were witnessed via computer. I'm still smiling right now and wearing a 2012 regional tee shirt, where we did knock of #2 Michigan in the first round. The pep band that year played the Michigan State fight song to rattle Michigan. I expect our band will be playing The Victors during our the MSU game, although that'll probably tick off the OSU crowd who we will want rooting for us if they stay around.
And thanks stereax for being our on the scene reporter at Lynah this year. You posts definitely added to the elynah experience this year.
The fight doesn't end. Especially that semifinal game vs Q... insane. Can't
write that. I told you guys, I think, after the Q game, we're winning the ECAC, no matter who's our opponent in the final.
I do my best!! o7 Whatever little tidbits I hear, I like to share. Unfortunately, with Schafer at middle bench, it was difficult for me to overhear most of the time, especially with chants or music being pumped in. I try not to "loiter" around post-game if I can help it, both because I feel the players deserve their privacy (especially because I don't know them personally) and a level of healthy social anxiety that's got me convinced the players get annoyed at me specifically yapping at them from above the tunnel to shoot the fuckin puck, lol. But sometimes the bus only comes in 30+ minutes and I'd rather not freeze in the Ithaca cold... so it ends up being me and an assortment of hockey parents and I attempt to blend into the walls of the rink.
Quote from: stereaxThe fight doesn't end. Especially that semifinal game vs Q... insane. Can't write that. I told you guys, I think, after the Q game, we're winning the ECAC, no matter who's our opponent in the final.
I walked up to a towering Q fan after the SF to give my condolences and we talked awhile and I said something like "well I hope we can play as well tomorrow" and he just looked at me blankly like he'd been hit by a truck and said, "Oh, nobody's beating Cornell. Nobody."
We are currently +4000 to win the whole thing and +225 to beat MSU.
Quinnipiac is at +3200 and +115 respectively.
I guess a New York resident cannot bet on Cornell. I'll take those odds.
Quote from: arugulaI guess a New York resident cannot bet on Cornell. I'll take those odds.
Think we are all honest here. Let me know what u want and I'll bet it. Venmo goes both ways.
Quote from: TrotskyQuote from: stereaxThe fight doesn't end. Especially that semifinal game vs Q... insane. Can't write that. I told you guys, I think, after the Q game, we're winning the ECAC, no matter who's our opponent in the final.
I walked up to a towering Q fan after the SF to give my condolences and we talked awhile and I said something like "well I hope we can play as well tomorrow" and he just looked at me blankly like he'd been hit by a truck and said, "Oh, nobody's beating Cornell. Nobody."
Hahahaha. Yeah. The kind of performance that makes you think the hockey gods are writing the script.
Quote from: SnowballWho's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.
What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.
The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!
Crazy roller coaster season. The ECAC tournament performance was a terrific conclusion to Coach Schafer's ECAC career. We've been blessed to have his leadership for the last 29 seasons.
4 more wins!
Just in case people hadn't seen this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vRqtzJx2zg), it's freaking sweet.
Quote from: andyw2100Quote from: SnowballWho's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.
What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.
The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!
Wonderful, thanks
The Cornell section (16) and surroundings went crazy after the Kovich goal. Nobody could believe it and everybody somehow knew it was coming. Like we simultaneously thought that's a miracle and that's inevitable.
This run has provoked special feels. The whole thing is Mike's sendoff and it was just so RIGHT for it to happen this way.
Quote from: andyw2100What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.
Yes, exactly this. I swear as I have gotten older hockey has felt a little more "delayed" each time, each goal, but this time every one of us was riding that puck off the Q goalie and in. We all felt it in the
exact instant it crossed the goal line.
::cheer::
Quote from: TrotskyLike we simultaneously thought that's a miracle and that's inevitable.
This run have provoked special feels. The whole thing is Mike's sendoff and it was just so RIGHT for it to happen this way.
And he points out again how injuries cause issues. Not only in games but how you pactice
Quote from: SnowballQuote from: andyw2100Quote from: SnowballWho's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.
What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.
The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!
Wonderful, thanks
Once you've watched that play on the YouTube recap video 74 times in a row like I have, one of my favorite things is that you can see the front of the CU section erupt.
That and the disbelief from the pbp guy that somehow a 2x1 had suddenly just materialized and he wasn't ready for it. "Looking up, A TWO ON ONE?!!!"
Quote from: RichHQuote from: SnowballQuote from: andyw2100Quote from: SnowballWho's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.
What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.
The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!
Wonderful, thanks
Once you've watched that play on the YouTube recap video 74 times in a row like I have, one of my favorite things is that you can see the front of the CU section erupt.
That and the disbelief from the pbp guy that somehow a 2x1 had suddenly just materialized and he wasn't ready for it. "Looking up, A TWO ON ONE?!!!"
Well, part of the reason he wasn't ready for it is that the broadcast was still showing the replay of the Castagna penalty when the play started...
Quote from: BearLoverQuote from: RichHQuote from: SnowballQuote from: andyw2100Quote from: SnowballWho's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.
What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.
The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!
Wonderful, thanks
Once you've watched that play on the YouTube recap video 74 times in a row like I have, one of my favorite things is that you can see the front of the CU section erupt.
That and the disbelief from the pbp guy that somehow a 2x1 had suddenly just materialized and he wasn't ready for it. "Looking up, A TWO ON ONE?!!!"
Well, part of the reason he wasn't ready for it is that the broadcast was still showing the replay of the Castagna penalty when the play started...
And that was the SECOND slow-motion replay of the penalty. Poor direction.
Quote from: RichHOnce you've watched that play on the YouTube recap video 74 times in a row like I have, one of my favorite things is that you can see the front of the CU section erupt.
And this guy...
Quote from: andyw2100Quote from: SnowballWho's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.
What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.
The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!
As long as you only consider the little disappointments, I can agree with you.
I, for one, need a lot more to endure 2003.
Quote from: Jim HylaQuote from: andyw2100Quote from: SnowballWho's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.
What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.
The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!
As long as you only consider the little disappointments, I can agree with you.
I, for one, need a lot more to endure 2003.
Agreed but 1973 was at least 2003's equal.
Quote from: martyQuote from: Jim HylaQuote from: andyw2100Quote from: SnowballWho's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.
What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.
The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!
As long as you only consider the little disappointments, I can agree with you.
I, for one, need a lot more to endure 2003.
Agreed but 1973 was at least 2003's equal.
No question.
Quote from: Al DeFlorioQuote from: martyQuote from: Jim HylaQuote from: andyw2100Quote from: SnowballWho's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.
What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.
The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!
As long as you only consider the little disappointments, I can agree with you.
I, for one, need a lot more to endure 2003.
Agreed but 1973 was at least 2003's equal.
No question.
I was in Buffalo in 2003 and can heartily agree.
I was in third grade in 1973. :)
Quote from: andyw2100Quote from: Al DeFlorioQuote from: martyQuote from: Jim HylaQuote from: andyw2100Quote from: SnowballWho's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.
What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.
The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!
As long as you only consider the little disappointments, I can agree with you.
I, for one, need a lot more to endure 2003.
Agreed but 1973 was at least 2003's equal.
No question.
I was in Buffalo in 2003 and can heartily agree.
I was in third grade in 1973. :)
You don't know how lucky you are. In some ways I'd like to see that '73 game again but it would also cause night terrors.
Quote from: andyw2100Quote from: Al DeFlorioQuote from: martyQuote from: Jim HylaQuote from: andyw2100Quote from: SnowballWho's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.
What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.
The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!
As long as you only consider the little disappointments, I can agree with you.
I, for one, need a lot more to endure 2003.
Agreed but 1973 was at least 2003's equal.
No question.
I was in Buffalo in 2003 and can heartily agree.
I was in third grade in 1973. :)
Difference is it looked like the 1973 game was going to be a very likely win through most of the third period. Like Q must have felt when the Castagna penalty was called. In Buffalo, Cornell never led after the initial Cornell goal was taken down. Frustrating catch-up all the way.
Quote from: Al DeFlorioQuote from: andyw2100Quote from: Al DeFlorioQuote from: martyQuote from: Jim HylaQuote from: andyw2100Quote from: SnowballWho's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.
What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.
The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!
As long as you only consider the little disappointments, I can agree with you.
I, for one, need a lot more to endure 2003.
Agreed but 1973 was at least 2003's equal.
No question.
I was in Buffalo in 2003 and can heartily agree.
I was in third grade in 1973. :)
Difference is it looked like the 1973 game was going to be a very likely win through most of the third period. Like Q must have felt when the Castagna penalty was called. In Buffalo, Cornell never led after the initial Cornell goal was taken down. Frustrating catch-up all the way.
But after the initial flurry we looked soooooooooooo much better than UNH. The walls looked like they were crumbling and somehow they held until the puck dropped against Minnesota.
the energy in the bldg was crazy up until the score got taken away. Still a replay review that haunts Cornell forever.
One difference between these games is that in 1973, Cornell had won the national championship 3 years prior. In 2003, it was 33 years prior. And now it's been 52 years.
Quote from: upprdeckthe energy in the bldg was crazy up until the score got taken away. Still a replay review that haunts Cornell forever.
There have been a few of those over the years. The early goal taken off the board against UMASS-Lowell in the Manchester regional in 2017 because of a "high stick" sucked the life out of them. Playing with a lead would have changed the complexion of that game.
Quote from: upprdeckthe energy in the bldg was crazy up until the score got taken away. Still a replay review that haunts Cornell forever.
I was there as well. Once the goal was overturned, I personally felt like it was over. Would've been nice to see how we stacked up vs Minnesota that year.
I was there too. Fortunately have never been able to find a clip online.
For what it's worth, in 2017 Mitch Vanderlaan said after the game he thought the goal came off of a high stick and wasn't surprised that it was overturned.
Quote from: martyQuote from: Jim HylaQuote from: andyw2100Quote from: SnowballWho's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.
What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.
The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!
As long as you only consider the little disappointments, I can agree with you.
I, for one, need a lot more to endure 2003.
Agreed but 1973 was at least 2003's equal.
I'll still take either of those over 2020. :(
Quote from: RobbQuote from: martyQuote from: Jim HylaQuote from: andyw2100Quote from: SnowballWho's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.
What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.
The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!
As long as you only consider the little disappointments, I can agree with you.
I, for one, need a lot more to endure 2003.
Agreed but 1973 was at least 2003's equal.
I'll still take either of those over 2020. :(
Ufda (http://www.tbrw.info/seasons/2020/2020_uscho.html).
Quote from: TrotskyQuote from: RobbQuote from: martyQuote from: Jim HylaQuote from: andyw2100Quote from: SnowballWho's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?
You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.
It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.
What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.
The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!
As long as you only consider the little disappointments, I can agree with you.
I, for one, need a lot more to endure 2003.
Agreed but 1973 was at least 2003's equal.
I'll still take either of those over 2020. :(
Ufda (http://www.tbrw.info/seasons/2020/2020_uscho.html).
man .
2003 - doing radio for Cornell in Buffalo press box - enjoying the early domination. Goal happens - the esteemed Bob Norton was doing TV and so he was next to me. We looked at each other and figured there's no way there was enough to overturn that goal. We were both shocked. We all know what happens next.
What haunts me more than anything is Stephen Baby, attempting to tie the game at the left post with about 1 minute left - and Mike Ayers (now a Boston College assistant coach) - dives across the crease and stops the game-tyer with his helmet.
I have about 0 doubt Cornell would've won from there - and it would've been at least a close game against Minnesota.
Quote from: adamw2003 - doing radio for Cornell in Buffalo press box - enjoying the early domination. Goal happens - the esteemed Bob Norton was doing TV and so he was next to me. We looked at each other and figured there's no way there was enough to overturn that goal. We were both shocked. We all know what happens next.
What haunts me more than anything is Stephen Baby, attempting to tie the game at the left post with about 1 minute left - and Mike Ayers (now a Boston College assistant coach) - dives across the crease and stops the game-tyer with his helmet.
I have about 0 doubt Cornell would've won from there - and it would've been at least a close game against Minnesota.
https://giphy.com/gifs/5nshEXnEA5XREZKi7I
Those wounds run deep.
Quote from: adamwMike Ayers (now a Boston College assistant coach) - dives across the crease and stops the game-tyer with his helmet.
Him and Brian Elliott.
I watched the selection show on Sunday and when they interviewed the BC coach and he mentioned Ayers I decided I couldn't watch anymore.
Quote from: adamw2003 - doing radio for Cornell in Buffalo press box - enjoying the early domination. Goal happens - the esteemed Bob Norton was doing TV and so he was next to me. We looked at each other and figured there's no way there was enough to overturn that goal. We were both shocked. We all know what happens next.
What haunts me more than anything is Stephen Baby, attempting to tie the game at the left post with about 1 minute left - and Mike Ayers (now a Boston College assistant coach) - dives across the crease and stops the game-tyer with his helmet.
I have about 0 doubt Cornell would've won from there - and it would've been at least a close game against Minnesota.
listening to the guys in the replay booth have no idea how to make the call was fascinating. so much confusion on the rule as it was.
I missed the Fun Fact that this was the first time (http://www.tbrw.info/?/cornell_History/cornell_Bargraph_ECAC_Playoff.html) Cornell ever advanced past 4 opponents in any Tournament.