Early in the season and already so much to love:
Cournoyer, Cournoyer, Cournoyer
Thank heavens Casey speaks French — those stretch passes are basically love letters en français. His first Cornell assist is coming; the hockey gods just need a minute.
Wallace–Devlin–Catalano
651 pounds of certified Boy-Meat. The moment they hit the ice, Yale should file a safety report.
Ryan
Gets the puck to the net like it owes him money. So good to see him get rewarded. Freshman with the most skill? I'm not saying it...
DiGuilian
A natural-born scorer. Goalie rebounds in front of him are basically malpractice.
Pirtle
One assist in three games, but he skates and passes like a man who has a prophecy to fulfill.
Aston and Fischer: Yes.
Veilleux
Ridiculously skilled. Leading the team in blocks, gets the puck to the net, occasionally throwing in a baby-freshman "oops"... but he's going to be big. Again: merci, Casey, for mastering the Frog tongue
Castagna
Looks incredible. Even if he were skating backward wearing someone else's jersey, you'd still know it's him.
Fegaras
Now that he's healthy? New man. Like someone put him through a hockey-enhancement car wash.
Stanley
Indestructible. If the rink collapsed, he'd skate out of the rubble and finish his shift.
O'Brien
Just solid. Like if "reliable defender" were a human being.
Major
We all know the dynamo he is. Let's get him back on the ice and causing problems for goalies.
Walsh
Captain O'Captain. Step forth and simply... be Walsh.
More players to mention? Anyone?
Let's Go Red!!!
Let's go red!
Do not let up. We will need every November point in February.
Quote from: Snowball on November 15, 2025, 10:45:11 AM651 pounds of certified Boy-Meat
This is my motto these days.
Quote from: Snowball on November 15, 2025, 10:45:11 AMVeilleux
Ridiculously skilled. Leading the team in blocks, gets the puck to the net, occasionally throwing in a baby-freshman "oops"... but he's going to be big. Again: merci, Casey, for mastering the Frog tongue
(https://www.science.org/do/10.1126/science.aad4644/full/sn-frogtongue-1710959164577.jpg)
Veilleux is a freshman playing 25 minutes a night and looking extremely composed both defensively and offensively.
Sky is the limit there.
It's really not easy to talk about Hiscock without it sounding like a terrible, juvenile joke. Impressed with his play though.
Quote from: ugarte on November 15, 2025, 01:41:14 PMIt's really not easy to talk about Hiscock without it sounding like a terrible, juvenile joke. Impressed with his play though.
If he were an opponent he'd be a tasty target. Of course if Lynah is a quiet as people say it was last night, who knows.
Quote from: Snowball on November 15, 2025, 10:45:11 AMRyan
Freshman with the most skill? I'm not saying it...
Don't sell him short. Most skill on the team. He had an outlet pass from below the dot yesterday that he arched over a couple of defenders right to his target. He's a must watch when he's on the ice for all of the little tricks up his sleeve
whoops!
Quote from: Snowball on November 15, 2025, 10:45:11 AMDiGuilian
A natural-born scorer.
I just said that in another post. I guess I better read all new posts before going back to an older one. He's scoring goals in the toughest area of the ice. We don't even really know what his shot looks like from outside because all his damage so far has been right around the net
Awesome position by position breakdown. Getting excited for tonight.
Quote from: VIEWfromK on November 15, 2025, 02:02:15 PMQuote from: Snowball on November 15, 2025, 10:45:11 AMRyan
Freshman with the most skill? I'm not saying it...
Don't sell him short. Most skill on the team. He had an outlet pass from below the dot yesterday that he arched over a couple of defenders right to his target. He's a must watch when he's on the ice for all of the little tricks up his sleeve
Oh goodness, I agree, my post was unclear: to me he is looking like the MOST skilled. And out of a highly skilled bunch.
Quote from: stereax on November 15, 2025, 02:45:46 PMQuote from: Trotsky on November 15, 2025, 12:35:05 PMQuote from: Snowball on November 15, 2025, 10:45:11 AM651 pounds of certified Boy-Meat
This is my motto these days.
How do you get Boy-Meat certified?
You must successfully:
• Pin a Yale player against the boards
• Maintain constant pressure until said player resembles a flat raclette cheese
• Skate away casually, as if you did nothing wrong
Dartmouth sweeps the North Country. I see no evidence of them sucking.
Careful with that shoulder, Caton.
Thought we might review Walsh's post from 3:30 ago.
The forecheck is really impressive tonight: I've already lost count of how many Yale turnovers we've forced in their zone.
We are playing much better early. So many great plays in the O zone. Just keep it up, goals will come.
Quote from: ugarte on November 15, 2025, 01:41:14 PMIt's really not easy to talk about Hiscock without it sounding like a terrible, juvenile joke. Impressed with his play though.
Our 9th grade track coach was Hiscock. Unfortunate.
Yeah this is a very good effort in the 1st.
Yale's trainer is rocking the high school gym teacher/John Fetterman look in an oversized hoodie and gym shorts. :o
Fisher has a new friend. "I'll fix you, you little prick."
Wallace and Catalano just demolished two Yale skaters in quick succession: that was fun to watch.
Walsh and CJ were both red hot at the ref about something that happened in that last little skirmish before the penalty was called.
I w
Quote from: sah67 on November 15, 2025, 08:03:08 PMWalsh and CJ were both red hot at the ref about something that happened in that last little skirmish before the penalty was called.
Whatever it was, Walsh took it out on that one timer! A cannon!
Walshy puts us on the board! Nice pass from Fegaras.
Also, these guys are diving all over...
Nice feed from Fagaras to Walsh!
Now that's what I call a one-timer. Crowd seems more intro it tonight.
This game is becoming what they call "spirited."
REEGAN HISCOCK
Hiscock jams it in?
Odd man rush the other way. 2-1.
And Yale gets one back with a nice tip on the rush...2-1.
Just got done saying that Kraft is a wild man out there and hungry and he gets an assist
Great play by the line
Volume in here has raised dramatically
Do not chant "Scoreboard!" with a 1-goal lead you little shits.
PIGS FLY. NICK DESANTIS. 3-1
DeSantis on a broken play: 3-1!
Quote from: Trotsky on November 15, 2025, 08:15:21 PMDo not chant "Scoreboard!" with a 1-goal lead you little shits.
I don't understand today's Section B :/
The one-timer on the power play was nice and all, but I love the gritty effort on the second and third goals.
I'm psychic tonight
Just told my buddy that DeSantis is hungry too
Let's see what else I come up with
Glad to see the dam burst with some of these guys
Open the floodgates now!!
Did Stark sleep with all his defensemen's GFs?
Our broadcast is terrible. I have my tv volume maxed out and can barely hear the announcers
Quote from: fastforward on November 15, 2025, 08:19:11 PMI'm psychic tonight
Just told my buddy that DeSantis is hungry too
Let's see what else I come up with
Do Devin and I'll believe you.
Quote from: stereax on November 15, 2025, 08:23:24 PMQuote from: Trotsky on November 15, 2025, 08:23:11 PMDid Stark sleep with all his defensemen's GFs?
WHAT
They are leaving him out to dry --> they are mad at him --> possible reasons.
Walsh x2 on another second chance whack at a rebound! 4-1.
WALSH AGAIN
I ca
Quote from: ER on November 15, 2025, 08:23:33 PMOur broadcast is terrible. I have my tv volume maxed out and can barely hear the announcers
I can barely hear anything in here at the moment
Fegaras back in the box. Lol.
Quote from: Trotsky on November 15, 2025, 08:24:14 PMQuote from: fastforward on November 15, 2025, 08:19:11 PMI'm psychic tonight
Just told my buddy that DeSantis is hungry too
Let's see what else I come up with
Do Devin and I'll believe you.
I'll do every single one of them 🤣
Fegaras seems to be racking up the PIMs in short order.
If Castagna tries that little twirly dipsy do on the kill in the Show he's going to wake up at the General Hospital.
Quote from: fastforward on November 15, 2025, 08:27:59 PMQuote from: Trotsky on November 15, 2025, 08:24:14 PMQuote from: fastforward on November 15, 2025, 08:19:11 PMI'm psychic tonight
Just told my buddy that DeSantis is hungry too
Let's see what else I come up with
Do Devin and I'll believe you.
I'll do every single one of them 🤣
ugarte: I am
not responding with twss. OK?
Oh man: Walsh pretty close to the HT on that shortie try!
David Nulle shoutout :')
I didn't appreciate how good a goal DeSantis' was in real time. Damn. If he's going to score with that little time and space we are going to be good.
Quote from: Trotsky on November 15, 2025, 08:30:19 PMQuote from: fastforward on November 15, 2025, 08:27:59 PMQuote from: Trotsky on November 15, 2025, 08:24:14 PMQuote from: fastforward on November 15, 2025, 08:19:11 PMI'm psychic tonight
Just told my buddy that DeSantis is hungry too
Let's see what else I come up with
Do Devin and I'll believe you.
I'll do every single one of them 🤣
ugarte: I am not responding with twss. OK?
We've gone rogue
Quote from: ER on November 15, 2025, 08:23:33 PMOur broadcast is terrible. I have my tv volume maxed out and can barely hear the announcers
This is especially DANGEROUS if one is listening with earbuds. If one cranks the volume up to hear the broadcast the commercials are so loud they can hurt you.
Quote from: stereax on November 15, 2025, 08:32:06 PMDavid Nulle shoutout :')
DAVE!!! should become a forever cheer, like the band cheer about the undergrad marching the wrong way which is what 30 years old now?
But I also think the costumes should be donated to Cornell Theater with the proviso that the Zamboni driver has their pick of anything in the costume shop warehouse on a game night, in perpetuity.
Also Dave's name should be inscribed on the Zamboni the way Ferrari has Jules Bianchi on their kit.
Quote from: marty on November 15, 2025, 08:36:43 PMQuote from: ER on November 15, 2025, 08:23:33 PMOur broadcast is terrible. I have my tv volume maxed out and can barely hear the announcers
This is especially DANGEROUS if one is listening with earbuds. If one cranks the volume up to hear the broadcast the commercials are so loud they can hurt you.
I think there is a setting on the earbud apps to protect against spikes -- an aural surge protector. Now, have I ever bothered to actually figure it out and use it?
Quote from: Trotsky on November 15, 2025, 08:36:58 PMQuote from: stereax on November 15, 2025, 08:32:06 PMDavid Nulle shoutout :')
DAVE!!! should become a forever cheer, like the band cheer about the guy going the wrong way which is what 30 years old now?
The issue is this era of Cornellians can't figure out new chants to save their lives.
Guy next to me, after the "UConn Rejects" chant: "oh, that's really smart"
Me: "that's why we say it..."
Quote from: Trotsky on November 15, 2025, 08:38:02 PMQuote from: marty on November 15, 2025, 08:36:43 PMQuote from: ER on November 15, 2025, 08:23:33 PMOur broadcast is terrible. I have my tv volume maxed out and can barely hear the announcers
This is especially DANGEROUS if one is listening with earbuds. If one cranks the volume up to hear the broadcast the commercials are so loud they can hurt you.
I think there is a setting on the earbud apps to protect against spikes -- an aural surge protector. Now, have I ever bothered to actually figure it out and use it?
Mine on Android warns me. To hear the game well if any noise is present I'm in the potential danger zone according to that. I don't do IOS except as emergency tech support.
I'm guessing it's the same ratio of quality as always. There have always been lots and lots of lame new cheers and a Darwinian struggle where the best survive -- just like we think 19th century literature was better because of survivor bias.
Theodore Sturgeon was right.
Quote from: marty on November 15, 2025, 08:43:14 PMQuote from: Trotsky on November 15, 2025, 08:38:02 PMQuote from: marty on November 15, 2025, 08:36:43 PMQuote from: ER on November 15, 2025, 08:23:33 PMOur broadcast is terrible. I have my tv volume maxed out and can barely hear the announcers
This is especially DANGEROUS if one is listening with earbuds. If one cranks the volume up to hear the broadcast the commercials are so loud they can hurt you.
I think there is a setting on the earbud apps to protect against spikes -- an aural surge protector. Now, have I ever bothered to actually figure it out and use it?
Mine on Android warns me. To hear the game well if any noise is present I'm in the potential danger zone according to that. I don't do IOS except as emergency tech support.
If it throws a warning you can add an event where it just temporarily turns the audio down. As long as it is monitoring you can make it dance.
The ice is always shitty when there's two games in a day
Quote from: marty on November 15, 2025, 08:36:43 PMQuote from: ER on November 15, 2025, 08:23:33 PMOur broadcast is terrible. I have my tv volume maxed out and can barely hear the announcers
This is especially DANGEROUS if one is listening with earbuds. If one cranks the volume up to hear the broadcast the commercials are so loud they can hurt you.
Why would I watch my TV with headphones? I mute the commercials and turn it down when it's over. Now I just have cc on
Wait. How can the logo "come up"? Isn't the logo a decal on the floor under the ice?
Have I really been watching for 45 years and not know how this works?
Quote from: ER on November 15, 2025, 08:48:14 PMQuote from: marty on November 15, 2025, 08:36:43 PMQuote from: ER on November 15, 2025, 08:23:33 PMOur broadcast is terrible. I have my tv volume maxed out and can barely hear the announcers
This is especially DANGEROUS if one is listening with earbuds. If one cranks the volume up to hear the broadcast the commercials are so loud they can hurt you.
Why would I watch my TV with headphones? Minute the commercials and turn it down when it's over. Now I just have cc on
I watch and listen when sitting in Houston Field House in Troy. The Ithaca game is always more compelling.
It's not on the concrete
It's on a layer of ice with a thin layer over top
Each time the Zamboni cuts the ice it shaves some off
Yale now heading back back to their locker room. I wonder if we're gonna get a bonus resurfacing.
Quote from: fastforward on November 15, 2025, 08:50:18 PMIt's not on the concrete
It's on a layer of ice with a thin layer over top
Each time the Zamboni cuts the ice it shaves some off
Casey mentioned he had recommendation to thin the ice compared to last year. I think it's too thin.
He mentioned the wet ice at the beginning of periods last year and something else that I can't recall.
So much for the ice repairs that supposedly took place before the season
Quote from: marty on November 15, 2025, 08:50:08 PMQuote from: ER on November 15, 2025, 08:48:14 PMQuote from: marty on November 15, 2025, 08:36:43 PMQuote from: ER on November 15, 2025, 08:23:33 PMOur broadcast is terrible. I have my tv volume maxed out and can barely hear the announcers
This is especially DANGEROUS if one is listening with earbuds. If one cranks the volume up to hear the broadcast the commercials are so loud they can hurt you.
Why would I watch my TV with headphones? Minute the commercials and turn it down when it's over. Now I just have cc on
I watch and listen when sitting in Houston Field House in Troy. The Ithaca game is always more compelling.
My god this is sad. I promised fewer Mets crossovers but it's that level of sad.
Quote from: marty on November 15, 2025, 08:51:40 PMQuote from: fastforward on November 15, 2025, 08:50:18 PMIt's not on the concrete
It's on a layer of ice with a thin layer over top
Each time the Zamboni cuts the ice it shaves some off
Casey mentioned he had recommendation to thin the ice compared to last year. I think it's too thin.
He mentioned the wet ice at the beginning of periods last year and something else that I can't recall.
Why would you thin the ice? To make it harder / faster?
Edit: aha, you added the second line.
Quote from: Trotsky on November 15, 2025, 08:54:19 PMQuote from: marty on November 15, 2025, 08:50:08 PMQuote from: ER on November 15, 2025, 08:48:14 PMQuote from: marty on November 15, 2025, 08:36:43 PMQuote from: ER on November 15, 2025, 08:23:33 PMOur broadcast is terrible. I have my tv volume maxed out and can barely hear the announcers
This is especially DANGEROUS if one is listening with earbuds. If one cranks the volume up to hear the broadcast the commercials are so loud they can hurt you.
Why would I watch my TV with headphones? Minute the commercials and turn it down when it's over. Now I just have cc on
I watch and listen when sitting in Houston Field House in Troy. The Ithaca game is always more compelling.
My god this is sad.Quote from: marty on November 15, 2025, 08:51:40 PMQuote from: fastforward on November 15, 2025, 08:50:18 PMIt's not on the concrete
It's on a layer of ice with a thin layer over top
Each time the Zamboni cuts the ice it shaves some off
Casey mentioned he had recommendation to thin the ice compared to last year. I think it's too thin.
He mentioned the wet ice at the beginning of periods last year and something else that I can't recall.
Why would you thin the ice? To make it harder / faster?
Because the ice was so thick that it was wet after resurfacing at the beginning of many periods last year. The thicker it is the longer it takes to harden.
I think that's why it looks crappy too. I think they went too far.
The ice gets too soft and beat up after the women play and we have a game shortly after
Keep in mind I had to edit this to clarify THE ICE
The ice is so dark in areas and there are fractals under the C. What the hell???
Quote from: stereax on November 15, 2025, 09:00:12 PMThe ice is so dark in areas and there are fractals under the C. What the hell???
Beer league looking rink rn.
Also realized, no more stupid Tompkins Trust Shuffle. Or the skibbedy-dibbedy-doo guy. Woot.
The ice still looks wet. LMAO. And crappy.
Quote from: stereax on November 15, 2025, 09:03:42 PMThe ice still looks wet. LMAO. And crappy.
Refs not letting any of the players on the ice yet either. :-[
Annnnnd Cournoyer not allowed on ice. Still assessing.
And now we're doing more manual repairs again after the double resurfacing. Complete with fire extinguisher, much to the crowd's delight!
Section B responding like children at a magic show.
Damn
I have to head out to work
Going to miss period 3
I'll try to listen with my earbuds as long as I can
Quote from: ugarte on November 15, 2025, 08:59:18 PMQuote from: Trotsky on November 15, 2025, 08:30:19 PMQuote from: fastforward on November 15, 2025, 08:27:59 PMQuote from: Trotsky on November 15, 2025, 08:24:14 PMQuote from: fastforward on November 15, 2025, 08:19:11 PMI'm psychic tonight
Just told my buddy that DeSantis is hungry too
Let's see what else I come up with
Do Devin and I'll believe you.
I'll do every single one of them 🤣
ugarte: I am not responding with twss. OK?
that's growth
Who says you can't teach an old dog new platitudes?
Let's finish this at Cass Park.
Quote from: sah67 on November 15, 2025, 09:05:34 PMAnd now we're doing more manual repairs again after the double resurfacing. Complete with fire extinguisher, much to the crowd's delight!
Section B responding like children at a magic show.
Fire Guy!!! The clouds are super pretty.
Cournoyer doing stick taps in time to us clapping Let's Play Hockey. Gem.
They solved this problem in the original The Thing.
https://youtu.be/dGjJ8vfh5CI?t=128
Can they just put a traffic cone and a "lane closed" sign on that spot?
I'm having unpleasant flashbacks to the 96 (I think) Frozen Four, where maintenance drilled a hole in the ice for the goal moorings and oopsie, went a little too deep and hit a pipe, spewing coolant all over the place.
CJ and Howe are having a center ice chat now.
Quote from: Give My Regards on November 15, 2025, 09:14:52 PMI'm having unpleasant flashbacks to the 96 (I think) Frozen Four, where maintenance drilled a hole in the ice for the goal moorings and oopsie, went a little too deep and hit a pipe, spewing coolant all over the place.
Cincinnati right?
I was thinking about New Haven (I think) where the Zamboni seized up and melted down into the ice China Syndrome style.
You are present at the birth of another hockey story, stereax.
Quote from: stereax on November 15, 2025, 09:00:12 PMThe ice is so dark in areas and there are fractals under the C. What the hell???
When the ice gets too warm you lose the white color at the bottom and you get those spots where you can see concrete. The vinyl being through is super dangerous for the players. They need to run the HVAC lower if the ice is wet AND thin. This is as bad as our shitty rink at home and we complain about the squirts safety when they play on it.
The players wanting to play is one more reason the voting age should be dropped to 16 for women and raised to 40 for men.
The coaches wanting to play suggests disenfranchising us altogether.
Quote from: Trotsky on November 15, 2025, 09:16:54 PMQuote from: Give My Regards on November 15, 2025, 09:14:52 PMI'm having unpleasant flashbacks to the 96 (I think) Frozen Four, where maintenance drilled a hole in the ice for the goal moorings and oopsie, went a little too deep and hit a pipe, spewing coolant all over the place.
Cincinnati right?
I was thinking about New Haven (I think) where the Zamboni seized up and melted down into the ice China Syndrome style.
You are present at the birth of another hockey story, stereax.
There's also the famous Zamboni transmission fluid leak/murder scene: https://www.reddit.com/r/Pareidolia/comments/62rj22/zamboni_leaking_transmission_fluid_looks_like_a/
Word on the street is that one of the officials is on the phone with the commissioner, figuring out what's next.
I think we're back!
Quote from: sah67 on November 15, 2025, 09:24:50 PMWord on the street is that one of the officials is on the phone with the commissioner, figuring out what's next.
Did the women have this problem?
Quote from: Trotsky on November 15, 2025, 09:16:54 PMQuote from: Give My Regards on November 15, 2025, 09:14:52 PMI'm having unpleasant flashbacks to the 96 (I think) Frozen Four, where maintenance drilled a hole in the ice for the goal moorings and oopsie, went a little too deep and hit a pipe, spewing coolant all over the place.
Cincinnati right?
I was thinking about New Haven (I think) where the Zamboni seized up and melted down into the ice China Syndrome style.
You are present at the birth of another hockey story, stereax.
:')
Quote from: ER on November 15, 2025, 09:29:53 PMQuote from: sah67 on November 15, 2025, 09:24:50 PMWord on the street is that one of the officials is on the phone with the commissioner, figuring out what's next.
Did the women have this problem?
Nope.
Quote from: sah67 on November 15, 2025, 09:11:12 PMCan they just put a traffic cone and a "lane closed" sign on that spot?
Oh -- that's what y'all meant by Pylon weekend.
Quote from: sah67 on November 15, 2025, 09:24:50 PMWord on the street is that one of the officials is on the phone with the commissioner, figuring out what's next.
True. I have a picture if anyone wants.
Quote from: Give My Regards on November 15, 2025, 09:32:29 PMQuote from: sah67 on November 15, 2025, 09:11:12 PMCan they just put a traffic cone and a "lane closed" sign on that spot?
Oh -- that's what y'all meant by Pylon weekend.
And that, kids, is how you do a callback.
Thread won.
Quote from: stereax on November 15, 2025, 09:33:09 PMQuote from: sah67 on November 15, 2025, 09:24:50 PMWord on the street is that one of the officials is on the phone with the commissioner, figuring out what's next.
True. I have a picture if anyone wants.
-- Epstein
Having Alexis make 50 saves this period is certainly one approach.
Quote from: Trotsky on November 15, 2025, 09:34:46 PMQuote from: stereax on November 15, 2025, 09:33:09 PMQuote from: sah67 on November 15, 2025, 09:24:50 PMWord on the street is that one of the officials is on the phone with the commissioner, figuring out what's next.
True. I have a picture if anyone wants.
-- Epstein
here (https://imgur.com/a/8skuHvF)
"Trying to take it from Hiscock." This is gonna be a long 4 years.
Alexis is having to bail us out on some pretty bad turnovers right in front of him.
Fisher gets tripped, 2-on-1, Yale 4-2.
4-2: neutral zone turnover leads to a Yale 2-on 1.
Bah. Belly flop goal.
Not Castagnas best game today
Quote from: sah67 on November 15, 2025, 09:42:49 PMAlexis is having to bail us out on some pretty bad turnovers right in front of him.
Starting to look like the final 10 minute last night. That is not a compliment.
Can't be turtling like this against Brown and Yale. Sure ain't gonna fly against Quinnipiac and BU.
Quote from: chimpfood on November 15, 2025, 09:49:06 PMCan't be turtling like this against Brown and Yale. Sure ain't gonna fly against Quinnipiac and BU.
I don't think this is parking the bus. It's more like the bus stalls then bursts into flame.
Is it wrong that I mostly don't want us to give up another cuz I don't want to hear his bullshit?
LOL we do the Rudsack ad too. What a perfect parody of the Ivies.
Ryan deflection after some extended pressure! 5-2!
Nice flurry.
Caton Ryan and it's 5-2
Yale goes sieveless.
Walsh held it a little bit too long,maybe thinking about the empty net for the hattie, but Alexis to the rescue again.
Yale is outshooting us for the game.
I will take that.
6-derp point weekend!
All wins count the same. I'd rather not have Yale and brown outshoot us but oh well. Long needs to get that monkey off his back
Glad no one got hurt by the bad ice. Hopefully we can figure that out.
Things looked good before the delay but afterwards Cornell was a total mess. Cournoyer bailed out so many turnovers. The defensemen looked shaky.
The crowd was much better tonight, fuller and louder. Until the ice delay. It was nice that 80+% stuck around but I hope this doesn't deter the casuals from coming back. These early games are an opportunity to set the tone for the crowd and this was not a good look. Maybe it was a nice bonding experience for Section B?
Hopefully the rink can take the proper precautions and this doesn't happen again. I don't know how many more women's/men's double headers there are this season but maybe they can move the women's games earlier or keep the rink colder?
Cournoyer has been phenomenal, and PP and PK are clearly improved from last year's, but I'm kind of skeptical of this team otherwise. We aren't gelling offensively 5x5 and we have trouble maintaining possession through the neutral zone. Lots of confusion/trouble behind our own net resulting in failed breakouts. Weird mix of promising freshmen and experienced juniors. The freshmen are promising but the team as a whole has a long way to go. I don't mind the overall trend but not sure we're making noise this year.
Both RPI and Union are coming off good weekends. We really need to build the crowd energy up, so those on/near campus please drag your friends to the games.
Quote from: chimpfood on November 15, 2025, 10:21:12 PMAll wins count the same. I'd rather not have Yale and brown outshoot us but oh well. Long needs to get that monkey off his back
I hadn't realized Yale ended up ahead on shots. That's absurd. CHN also has them as slightly ahead on expected goals (2.7 to 2.4). We looked fine until the third, which was frankly embarrassing (for multiple reasons). Getting outshot against Brown and Yale back to back, surely that hasn't happened in many, many years.
We should beat Union based on talent, but based on how we looked this weekend that game is going to be difficult.
Agreed with consensus. First two periods great. After delay... not so much.
I like how coach Jones has been balancing the lines a lot, not stacking the first two and leaving the bottom 6 to struggle. He's even been using the extra skater with Walsh on the first line which I like a lot. He's also not afraid to play our best players a lot so Stanley and Veilleux see pretty much half the game. I'm not so sure about starting the fourth line but hey as long as we keep winning. I do love seeing Devlin out there though, he lives for the hits and I'm finally getting to see why he was drafted out of prep.
To our Lynah Faithful and Cornell v. Yale Fans,
Tonight's ECAC and Ivy League men's hockey game between Cornell and Yale experienced an unexpected delay between the second and third periods due to issues with the ice surface at Lynah Rink. Out of an abundance of caution for player safety and game integrity, officials, in consultation with the ECAC Hockey Office and our event operations team, extended the intermission to allow the ice to be resurfaced and refrozen.
We appreciate the patience and understanding of our student-athletes, coaches, officials, and the many staff members whose evening was extended as a result. Most of all, we are grateful to the Lynah Faithful—our passionate fans—who stayed, cheered, and created an unforgettable atmosphere even through the delay. Your dedication and spirit truly embody what makes Cornell Hockey special.
We are already working with campus facilities staff and external ice experts to identify and address the underlying causes of the issues, and we are committed to delivering the best possible playing conditions and game experience for everyone at Lynah Rink.
Thank you again to our community for your understanding, loyalty, and unwavering Big Red pride.
With Gratitude,
Nicki Moore
Meakem & Smith Director of Athletics & Physical Education
Cornell University
Go Big Red!
To be fair, it's 50º outside right now and pouring. So that's going to warm things up inside the rink. And it was pretty warm inside. But somebody is going to have to do a serious job of reconditioning the ice in the next week. Because there are a bunch of things that need work.
First home sweep since the North Dakota series to open last year.
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on November 15, 2025, 11:43:51 PMTo be fair, it's 50º outside right now and pouring. So that's going to warm things up inside the rink. And it was pretty warm inside. But somebody is going to have to do a serious job of reconditioning the ice in the next week. Because there are a bunch of things that need work.
Ice NEEDS to be thicker...
Quote from: stereax on November 15, 2025, 11:52:00 PMQuote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on November 15, 2025, 11:43:51 PMTo be fair, it's 50º outside right now and pouring. So that's going to warm things up inside the rink. And it was pretty warm inside. But somebody is going to have to do a serious job of reconditioning the ice in the next week. Because there are a bunch of things that need work.
Ice NEEDS to be thicker...
Yeah that's one thing.
Also, there's a big grey patch between the circles at the G/H end, and the crease at that end has lost a lot of it's blue color.
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on November 15, 2025, 11:43:51 PMTo be fair, it's 50º outside right now and pouring. So that's going to warm things up inside the rink. And it was pretty warm inside. But somebody is going to have to do a serious job of reconditioning the ice in the next week. Because there are a bunch of things that need work.
Same forecast next weekend pretty much. No women's game though.
Hard to believe they permanently fucked up the ice. They will just go back to whatever the process was the last, oh, 70 years. Lesson learned. You can't just change without a study and experiments, which the dorks will do in the Spring.
My god we must have one material science person who can handle... water.
Ever since they brought in the new generation laser-guided Olympia ice resurfacer, they thought they could get away with having a thinner ice layer, which ideally improves its performance if proper refrigeration temperatures can be maintained. But the thinner ice means less margin for error: the paint layer is not as protected from scraping off and the decals are closer to the surface, raising the risk of breakages. But hey, we got to enjoy some redneck improvisation: who knew that fire extinguishers could be so useful? The mild embarrassment this caused our corporate administrators can only be a good thing.
Will it lead to beheadings?
I was told there would be beheadings.
Possibly dumb question: Do you just spray water on the existing surface to make it thicker or is it better to melt the ice and start fresh?
From what I understand they can spray thin layers at a time and once that's frozen, repeat
Could be wrong but that's what I've been told over the years
there are issues beyond just the equipment happening here.
Quote from: upprdeck on November 16, 2025, 09:22:15 AMthere are issues beyond just the equipment happening here.
...such as?
Quote from: stereax on November 15, 2025, 09:01:55 PMAlso realized, no more stupid Tompkins Trust Shuffle. Or the skibbedy-dibbedy-doo guy. Woot.
I was certain they were going to have to pull Kyle Betts' "Jump Around" from the archives to get through the delay
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on November 15, 2025, 11:56:00 PMQuote from: stereax on November 15, 2025, 11:52:00 PMQuote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on November 15, 2025, 11:43:51 PMTo be fair, it's 50º outside right now and pouring. So that's going to warm things up inside the rink. And it was pretty warm inside. But somebody is going to have to do a serious job of reconditioning the ice in the next week. Because there are a bunch of things that need work.
Ice NEEDS to be thicker...
Yeah that's one thing.
Also, there's a big grey patch between the circles at the G/H end, and the crease at that end has lost a lot of it's blue color.
Both sides have nasty grey patches. So does the middle of the ice lmao.
Three cheers for Extinguisher Guy.
I'm wondering why there needs to be any vinyl that can cause problems if the ice winds up too thin. Why not just go old school and just use paint or dye or whatever it is that used to be used before the vinyl?
The other thing I was wondering last night was if they thought there was a decent chance that redoing the ice (presumably without scraping) was going to help, when they realized it hadn't helped enough, why not just do that again, and again if necessary? For a long time it looked like they may just throw up their hands and not continue.
The pattern continues. Feel things out in the first and then get to work. That was the process for a lot of the early 2000s teams. Kraft was their best player last night. It's a good sign that on any given night a different player or a different line can be the driving force. What a difference having Wallace and Devlin back. The team did not hit much last season. That doesn't seem to be an issue now. They made changes to the two power play units. Stanley was on the top unit with Fegaras dropping down to unit two. There were one timers attempted Saturday night which they did not do to my recollection on Friday night. As Pierre would say, "I was right on the sight line" of the Walsh ripper. Far side against the grain. Two more freshman goals. This is an incredible crop of talent. These early games have showed some glimpses of the team's potential while also offering plenty of aspects by which to improve on. I expect that some of these one and two goal games will turn into one or none after the calendar turns. I think it's tough to judge them on that third period last night. Cornell lost any momentum that they may have brought into that period. Even if it wasn't your typical adversity they still overcame it. Split on the road and take care of business at home. If they follow that through the end of the semester they will be putting themselves in a terrific position for the second half.
The band deserves a lot of props. They took back Lynah Rink last night. They played in pretty much every stoppage and it carried through during the intermissions. The radio music was significantly at a lower volume thankfully (except for one song during the delay). If the band can continue to beat back that noise they will regain what helps make Lynah unique. Thank you guys. Great work.
Quote from: imafrshmn on November 16, 2025, 03:30:57 AMEver since they brought in the new generation laser-guided Olympia ice resurfacer, they thought they could get away with having a thinner ice layer, which ideally improves its performance if proper refrigeration temperatures can be maintained. But the thinner ice means less margin for error: the paint layer is not as protected from scraping off and the decals are closer to the surface, raising the risk of breakages. But hey, we got to enjoy some redneck improvisation: who knew that fire extinguishers could be so useful? The mild embarrassment this caused our corporate administrators can only be a good thing.
There was a great Mythbusters episode about ways to chill beer the fastest, and fire extinguisher was the winner. Science.
Quote from: andyw2100 on November 16, 2025, 10:00:21 AMI'm wondering why there needs to be any vinyl that can cause problems if the ice winds up too thin. Why not just go old school and just use paint or dye or whatever it is that used to be used before the vinyl?
For that matter, why not remove all the derp from the ice except the lines, circles, and dots.
Quote from: VIEWfromK on November 16, 2025, 10:24:16 AMThe band deserves a lot of props. They took back Lynah Rink last night. They played in pretty much every stoppage and it carried through during the intermissions. The radio music was significantly at a lower volume thankfully (except for one song during the delay). If the band can continue to beat back that noise they will regain what helps make Lynah unique. Thank you guys. Great work.
Two cheers for them. They also did their interminable Jeopardy during the stoppage. That is something they do only for themselves. It's as selfish and irritating as Karoline Leavitt.
But other than that they came across very well on the broadcast and the crowd was more up, probably not coincidentally. They are our biggest weapon in the fight to the death against Jock Jams.
Quote from: Trotsky on November 16, 2025, 11:48:06 AMThey also did their interminable Jeopardy during the stoppage.
But they did show some restraint in not continuing through the remainder of the delay. That's something, right?
I think that Castagna is their best through the neutral zone. In the past we have seen him try to go one on three or one on four to no avail. There were two plays this weekend that caught my eye. Once in each game he came out of the zone one on one. This is where I can't decide how I think about both instances. Instead of using his incredible speed to beat his defender, he instead slowed up to wait for others to catch up. On Friday he had his defender twisted all up and instead of taking advantage of it and blowing by the guy he waited and Brown was able to recover with numbers and there was no scoring chance. Last night his defender was well positioned so as Castagna waited, Kraft beat his guy up the ice and had a terrific chance on the door step. I'm not sure if this is a concerted effort to better manage the puck but it stood out to me none the less
Quote from: VIEWfromK on November 16, 2025, 12:05:05 PMQuote from: Trotsky on November 16, 2025, 11:48:06 AMThey also did their interminable Jeopardy during the stoppage.
But they did show some restraint in not continuing through the remainder of the delay. That's something, right?
That is fair. 40 minutes would have cleared the building.
Kraft had an Energize Bunny night, like Devin has been.
Is DeSantis a lot stronger this year? Hitherto it has always seemed like he finds the perfect spot to be but then gets muscled out the second he receives the puck. Now everything is the same except... he holds his ground. He isn't getting pushed around as much.
Ryan may turn out to be one of our best point producers in forever. He is starting to look like a point-per-game guy, which was an endangered species under The System (TM).
Overall, a great effort this weekend. I like the plucky, exciting transition game, and the speed. First and second period the Big Red had a relentless fore-check which I loved to see. They gave Yale no quarter.
Stanley hoisting the Yale player with the broken skate blade up by his jersey was hilarious- and that first Yale goal really seemed to piss off Cornell. The third period- as noted by everyone, just wasn't a complete effort, but wasn't terrible either. I'll take any 4 point weekend, even if it's now 6 points.
Quote from: The Rancor on November 16, 2025, 12:49:46 PMthat first Yale goal really seemed to piss off Cornell.
Well, the Yale guy did make a point of skating past his teammates to bang into the Section A glass.
Quote from: Trotsky on November 16, 2025, 12:48:17 PMRyan may turn out to be one of our best point producers in forever.
And yet I like even more the things he does that don't show up on the scoreboard. He had another one of his soft high arching outlet passes that landed right on the tape of the intended target. He clearly knows how to wield that stick like a magic wand. His two tip ins were crossing in front of the net as opposed to being stationary. That can't be easy to do yet he's now done it twice. Hang on, I guess I do like the things he does that show up on the scoreboard!
Quote from: VIEWfromK on November 16, 2025, 01:34:09 PMQuote from: The Rancor on November 16, 2025, 12:49:46 PMthat first Yale goal really seemed to piss off Cornell.
Well, the Yale guy did make a point of skating past his teammates to bang into the Section A glass.
Yeah, that was a dick move.
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on November 16, 2025, 01:42:21 PMQuote from: VIEWfromK on November 16, 2025, 01:34:09 PMQuote from: The Rancor on November 16, 2025, 12:49:46 PMthat first Yale goal really seemed to piss off Cornell.
Well, the Yale guy did make a point of skating past his teammates to bang into the Section A glass.
Yeah, that was a dick move.
good lord we spend 60 minutes challenging parentage and casting hexes and they needle back a little and all of a sudden we are concerned with decorum. the whole arena is made of dick moves!
Quote from: ugarte on November 15, 2025, 08:59:18 PMQuote from: Trotsky on November 15, 2025, 08:30:19 PMQuote from: fastforward on November 15, 2025, 08:27:59 PMQuote from: Trotsky on November 15, 2025, 08:24:14 PMQuote from: fastforward on November 15, 2025, 08:19:11 PMI'm psychic tonight
Just told my buddy that DeSantis is hungry too
Let's see what else I come up with
Do Devin and I'll believe you.
I'll do every single one of them 🤣
ugarte: I am not responding with twss. OK?
that's growth
twss
Quote from: The Rancor on November 16, 2025, 12:49:46 PMOverall, a great effort this weekend. I like the plucky, exciting transition game, and the speed. First and second period the Big Red had a relentless fore-check which I loved to see. They gave Yale no quarter.
Stanley hoisting the Yale player with the broken skate blade up by his jersey was hilarious- and that first Yale goal really seemed to piss off Cornell. The third period- as noted by everyone, just wasn't a complete effort, but wasn't terrible either. I'll take any 4 point weekend, even if it's now 6 points.
SO YOU SAW THAT TOO. I wish I had a picture. Was fucking hysterical. Though I thought the guy was hurt, 'cause I don't remember seeing him again.
Quote from: Trotsky on November 16, 2025, 11:44:39 AMQuote from: andyw2100 on November 16, 2025, 10:00:21 AMI'm wondering why there needs to be any vinyl that can cause problems if the ice winds up too thin. Why not just go old school and just use paint or dye or whatever it is that used to be used before the vinyl?
For that matter, why not remove all the derp from the ice except the lines, circles, and dots.
Also bring back the perforated red line (for those of us with B&W TVs). I have very very minor sadness to see there's a solid line now, bucking nearly a century of odd but fun trivia.
Quote from: RichH on November 16, 2025, 05:53:28 PMQuote from: Trotsky on November 16, 2025, 11:44:39 AMQuote from: andyw2100 on November 16, 2025, 10:00:21 AMI'm wondering why there needs to be any vinyl that can cause problems if the ice winds up too thin. Why not just go old school and just use paint or dye or whatever it is that used to be used before the vinyl?
For that matter, why not remove all the derp from the ice except the lines, circles, and dots.
Also bring back the perforated red line (for those of us with B&W TVs). I have very very minor sadness to see there's a solid line now, bucking nearly a century of odd but fun trivia.
FWIW I noticed for the first time that Dartmouth had only green on white advertising on their boards. Red and white only at Lynah wouldn't be bad- but blank would be better.
Quote from: ugarte on November 16, 2025, 02:44:10 PMQuote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on November 16, 2025, 01:42:21 PMQuote from: VIEWfromK on November 16, 2025, 01:34:09 PMQuote from: The Rancor on November 16, 2025, 12:49:46 PMthat first Yale goal really seemed to piss off Cornell.
Well, the Yale guy did make a point of skating past his teammates to bang into the Section A glass.
Yeah, that was a dick move.
good lord we spend 60 minutes challenging parentage and casting hexes and they needle back a little and all of a sudden we are concerned with decorum. the whole arena is made of dick moves!
If anything, it proves the crowd is doing its job correctly.
Quote from: BearLover on November 16, 2025, 12:13:09 AMQuote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on November 15, 2025, 11:43:51 PMTo be fair, it's 50º outside right now and pouring. So that's going to warm things up inside the rink. And it was pretty warm inside. But somebody is going to have to do a serious job of reconditioning the ice in the next week. Because there are a bunch of things that need work.
Same forecast next weekend pretty much. No women's game though.
I had to wonder from home what the rink air temperature was. Unless there's some functional problem with the refrigeration system, that must be the biggest factor.
It's really hard for me to imagine that having a game in the afternoon would affect the ice in the evening. I don't see any complaints about the ice in the evening after the quarterfinal against BU in 2012. https://cornellbigred.com/news/2012/3/10/WICE_0310121319.aspx
Quote from: David Harding on November 16, 2025, 06:47:31 PMQuote from: BearLover on November 16, 2025, 12:13:09 AMQuote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on November 15, 2025, 11:43:51 PMTo be fair, it's 50º outside right now and pouring. So that's going to warm things up inside the rink. And it was pretty warm inside. But somebody is going to have to do a serious job of reconditioning the ice in the next week. Because there are a bunch of things that need work.
Same forecast next weekend pretty much. No women's game though.
I had to wonder from home what the rink air temperature was. Unless there's some functional problem with the refrigeration system, that must be the biggest factor.
It's really hard for me to imagine that having a game in the afternoon would affect the ice in the evening. I don't see any complaints about the ice in the evening after the quarterfinal against BU in 2012. https://cornellbigred.com/news/2012/3/10/WICE_0310121319.aspx
I had to take a layer off. It was warmer than Friday
Quote from: VIEWfromK on November 16, 2025, 07:01:53 PMQuote from: David Harding on November 16, 2025, 06:47:31 PMQuote from: BearLover on November 16, 2025, 12:13:09 AMQuote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on November 15, 2025, 11:43:51 PMTo be fair, it's 50º outside right now and pouring. So that's going to warm things up inside the rink. And it was pretty warm inside. But somebody is going to have to do a serious job of reconditioning the ice in the next week. Because there are a bunch of things that need work.
Same forecast next weekend pretty much. No women's game though.
I had to wonder from home what the rink air temperature was. Unless there's some functional problem with the refrigeration system, that must be the biggest factor.
It's really hard for me to imagine that having a game in the afternoon would affect the ice in the evening. I don't see any complaints about the ice in the evening after the quarterfinal against BU in 2012. https://cornellbigred.com/news/2012/3/10/WICE_0310121319.aspx
I had to take a layer off. It was warmer than Friday
Definitely warm. Interestingly, partway through the long break, I felt some cold air start blowing on me. I thought it might have been from the open doors (with all the students leaving), but it was too cold. Maybe they turned on the air conditioning?
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on November 16, 2025, 07:25:52 PMQuote from: VIEWfromK on November 16, 2025, 07:01:53 PMQuote from: David Harding on November 16, 2025, 06:47:31 PMQuote from: BearLover on November 16, 2025, 12:13:09 AMQuote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on November 15, 2025, 11:43:51 PMTo be fair, it's 50º outside right now and pouring. So that's going to warm things up inside the rink. And it was pretty warm inside. But somebody is going to have to do a serious job of reconditioning the ice in the next week. Because there are a bunch of things that need work.
Same forecast next weekend pretty much. No women's game though.
I had to wonder from home what the rink air temperature was. Unless there's some functional problem with the refrigeration system, that must be the biggest factor.
It's really hard for me to imagine that having a game in the afternoon would affect the ice in the evening. I don't see any complaints about the ice in the evening after the quarterfinal against BU in 2012. https://cornellbigred.com/news/2012/3/10/WICE_0310121319.aspx
I had to take a layer off. It was warmer than Friday
Definitely warm. Interestingly, partway through the long break, I fely some cold air start blowing on me. I thought it might have been from the open doors (with all the students leaving), but it was too cold. Maybe they turned on the air conditioning?
Yeah it's warmer this year than last, I think. My seat is above the tunnel so my understanding is a little warped bc I constantly get air blown on me that's meant for the ice tho. But last year felt worse.
Quote from: andyw2100 on November 16, 2025, 10:00:21 AMI'm wondering why there needs to be any vinyl that can cause problems if the ice winds up too thin. Why not just go old school and just use paint or dye or whatever it is that used to be used before the vinyl?
The other thing I was wondering last night was if they thought there was a decent chance that redoing the ice (presumably without scraping) was going to help, when they realized it hadn't helped enough, why not just do that again, and again if necessary? For a long time it looked like they may just throw up their hands and not continue.
1) Vinyl keeps its shape. Especially for sponsorship and league promos, paint would be much more difficult to have "correct" - you'd need someone to painstakingly take the time to paint each item 100% accurately. While it's already cold and icy. And if the ice melts, the paint under it might go as well. Vinyl is much less accident-prone and much more reusable. Now, for example, they might have to rip up the ice (because those black spots are gnarly too), but since it's all vinyl, they just need a few "grunts" to take the vinyl stuff off and put it back on when they fill the ice to an appropriate level. Vs if it was paint, where you'd need a painter to spend hours repainting the Cayuga Health logo.
2) I think the refs really wanted to call it. It definitely felt like they were going to for a while there. But the players and the coaches did not agree to do so, and I assume the ECAC commissioner told the refs they can't call off the game if the players/coaches didn't agree. Interestingly, a bunch of guys went over that exact spot and none of 'em had any issues.
Quote from: stereax on November 16, 2025, 08:16:45 PMInterestingly, a bunch of guys went over that exact spot and none of 'em had any issues.
I noticed that, too. And during a stoppage one of the refs skated over it too.
I also wondered when Casey and the Yale coach came out at center ice to chat whether they were considering switching ends mid-period so that neither attacking team would be overly disadvantaged by the bad ice.
The person I was with suggested that maybe the refs had a contract like airline pilots and they exceed their allowable hours. ;D
Quote from: stereax on November 16, 2025, 08:16:45 PMyou'd need someone to painstakingly take the time to paint each item 100% accurately.
"Who are the Chefs?"
Enough has been said about the game but I've been very impressed with Cournoyer. He makes many challenging saves look easy and plays quite technically sound. He also has the best puck playing skills of any goaltender since Mitch Gillam, which helps immensely against forecheckers. That said, I think he's even better in that regard and I would be very surprised if he doesn't get a few assists this season or even an empty net goal.
As for the ice issues, I hope they're fully resolved sooner rather than later. Almost all men's games in January are at Lynah and there is a weekend with two consecutive men and women doubleheaders.
Putting stats aside, and not trying to jinx anything, Cournoyer already seems like the goalie with the most raw skill since LeNeveu and we've had an embarrassment of riches at the position.
I think part of the reason that Cournoyer has such a high save percentage is that the scouting report on him might be that rebound control is a weaker part of his game. I remember from my brief scan of film on him before he came in this year that he seemed a bit prone to rebounds, so maybe that's why teams are taking so many shots and why Yale and Brown end up outshooting us even though we dominate most of the game. Of course, he has been phenomenal this year, and also has been good with rebound control in my eyes, so maybe I'm just off base.
Completely off topic, I found myself completely forgetting about guys like Mosko, Wolfenberg, Donaldson and Murray. Speaks to how good the freshman class is this guys that previously cracked the lineup and have way more experience haven't seen the ice at all this year.