Do again, please.
We'll get a better goalie in this one. Either it will be the third string who looked pretty damn good in his limited time today, or their usual started who wasn't on the bench today for some reason, but is a beast.
Where do people park for games these days?
Quote from: chimpfood on January 09, 2026, 10:19:07 PMWe'll get a better goalie in this one. Either it will be the third string who looked pretty damn good in his limited time today, or their usual started who wasn't on the bench today for some reason, but is a beast.
Classic trap game. We have league games coming up against Sucks, Dartmouth, Q, and Princeton and we beat these guys 7-1 last night. Stay focused!
Quote from: The Rancor on January 10, 2026, 12:41:00 PMWhere do people park for games these days?
We are usually successful parking in the large lot just west of Wing Road, or on Wing Road if that lot is full.
Quote from: The Rancor on January 10, 2026, 12:41:00 PMWhere do people park for games these days?
I know last week we parked at the lot just south of Bartels. But I also don't know if you need to book a spot in advance or what (passenger princess).
I used to park at the crescent lot or garage, but it's probably not much of a walk from the wing lot.
Quote from: The Rancor on January 10, 2026, 03:42:43 PMI used to park at the crescent lot or garage, but it's probably not much of a walk from the wing lot.
I am almost positive Cornell now charges to park in The Crescent lot. I think the garage may still be free, but is likely tough to get out of after the game.
Here's a screenshot of info Cornell sent before yesterday's game, which seems to support the above.
First on the ice: Keopple.
Gorski's in! Fun. Wallace coming out, I think.
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 06:24:15 PMFirst on the ice: Keopple.
Courns IS on the ice taking warmups though, so good sign.
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 06:26:52 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 06:24:15 PMFirst on the ice: Keopple.
Courns IS on the ice taking warmups though, so good sign.
Off even earlier than usual doing even less. Had a talk with the health trainer too. But encouraging that he's on the ice.
Pep band already larger than last night, with 11.
Quote from: andyw2100 on January 10, 2026, 06:48:59 PMPep band already larger than last night, with 11.
There were like 7 or 8 at the women's game too. God bless.
They're starting 32
Quote from: andyw2100 on January 10, 2026, 06:48:59 PMPep band already larger than last night, with 11.
Lost a trumpet. Added a picolo, a clarinet, a sax, and a friend. (Ten playing.)
Someone might die tonight
Your Cournoyupdate - he fetched himself a stool and is sitting at the end of the bench.
Quote from: andyw2100 on January 10, 2026, 07:02:55 PMQuote from: andyw2100 on January 10, 2026, 06:48:59 PMPep band already larger than last night, with 11.
Lost a trumpet. Added a picolo, a clarinet, a sax, and a friend. (Ten playing.)
As a former conductor, I love the band play-by-play.
Walsh did a little catapult by the net which means PP, us.
AND CAPTAIN SCORESSS
In the words of Thomas Jefferson, "What'd I miss?"
Long went down behind the play. Was floating in the tunnel. Probably won't take another shift in the first, we'll see about the second+third.
Castagna smacking at the red line by the bench with his stick, tamping down the ice. Looks bleedy and red there. Oh boy, more ice issues!
Quote from: Trotsky on January 10, 2026, 07:31:01 PMIn the words of Thomas Jefferson, "What'd I miss?"
Walsh goal!
RPI 1 Q 0, after 1.
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:39:46 PMCastagna smacking at the red line by the bench with his stick, tamping down the ice. Looks bleedy and red there. Oh boy, more ice issues!
They're also struggling with the A side goalposts. Which the SLU players also pointed out during their game.
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:40:59 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:39:46 PMCastagna smacking at the red line by the bench with his stick, tamping down the ice. Looks bleedy and red there. Oh boy, more ice issues!
They're also struggling with the A side goalposts. Which the SLU players also pointed out during their game.
The bench got the hose out!!!
God, I hate kids.
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:37:41 PMLong went down behind the play. Was floating in the tunnel. Probably won't take another shift in the first, we'll see about the second+third.
One of my party was videoing. Here's a photo. (Ouch!)
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:37:41 PMLong went down behind the play. Was floating in the tunnel. Probably won't take another shift in the first, we'll see about the second+third.
Skilled video work on the broadcast: Jason said Long was down on the ice behind the play and we were treated to 30 seconds of watching Keopple standing still during the stoppage. No look at Long getting off the ice.
I went back and didn't see anything unusual about the hit, but he did seem to have an awkward stride coming into the zone. I wouldn't be surprised if he pulled a hammy or had a weird knee twist or something.
Quote from: RichH on January 10, 2026, 07:47:36 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:37:41 PMLong went down behind the play. Was floating in the tunnel. Probably won't take another shift in the first, we'll see about the second+third.
Skilled video work on the broadcast: Jason said Long was down on the ice behind the play and we were treated to 30 seconds of watching Keopple standing still during the stoppage. No look at Long getting off the ice.
I went back and didn't see anything unusual about the hit, but he did seem to have an awkward stride coming into the zone. I wouldn't be surprised if he pulled a hammy or had a weird knee twist or something.
See my post before this one. Stick to the groin.
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:42:36 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:40:59 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:39:46 PMCastagna smacking at the red line by the bench with his stick, tamping down the ice. Looks bleedy and red there. Oh boy, more ice issues!
They're also struggling with the A side goalposts. Which the SLU players also pointed out during their game.
The bench got the hose out!!!
FIRE EXTINGUISHER GUY!!!
Quote from: andyw2100 on January 10, 2026, 07:46:59 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:37:41 PMLong went down behind the play. Was floating in the tunnel. Probably won't take another shift in the first, we'll see about the second+third.
One of my party was videoing. Here's a photo. (Ouch!)
Ow.
Long on the ice to start the 2nd.
Play stops by the Patch and now the refs are involved. Oh, brother.
And the refs are calling off play to examine the ice now :-[
Quote from: andyw2100 on January 10, 2026, 07:51:05 PMQuote from: RichH on January 10, 2026, 07:47:36 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:37:41 PMLong went down behind the play. Was floating in the tunnel. Probably won't take another shift in the first, we'll see about the second+third.
Skilled video work on the broadcast: Jason said Long was down on the ice behind the play and we were treated to 30 seconds of watching Keopple standing still during the stoppage. No look at Long getting off the ice.
I went back and didn't see anything unusual about the hit, but he did seem to have an awkward stride coming into the zone. I wouldn't be surprised if he pulled a hammy or had a weird knee twist or something.
See my post before this one. Stick to the groin.
Well that would do it
FIRE EXTINGUISHER GUY IS BACK!
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:51:12 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:42:36 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:40:59 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:39:46 PMCastagna smacking at the red line by the bench with his stick, tamping down the ice. Looks bleedy and red there. Oh boy, more ice issues!
They're also struggling with the A side goalposts. Which the SLU players also pointed out during their game.
The bench got the hose out!!!
FIRE EXTINGUISHER GUY!!!
Called it the other day 🙄
4 games is too much for this rink in this weather
We are back! Hopefully.
Quote from: fastforward on January 10, 2026, 07:57:56 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:51:12 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:42:36 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:40:59 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:39:46 PMCastagna smacking at the red line by the bench with his stick, tamping down the ice. Looks bleedy and red there. Oh boy, more ice issues!
They're also struggling with the A side goalposts. Which the SLU players also pointed out during their game.
The bench got the hose out!!!
FIRE EXTINGUISHER GUY!!!
Called it the other day 🙄
4 games is too much for this rink in this weather
At least it's a new issue this time... somewhat.
Feels like time dilation so far this period.
Alaska TO. Probably to video before a challenge?
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 08:02:46 PMAlaska TO. Probably to video before a challenge?
I thought they were just gassed after the icing.
Castagna's third broken stick in two weeks.
Yeah... 1-1. Nanook dipsy-doos his way to the net, Keopple cheats, and in.
We're getting sloppy
DEVLIN? 2-1 US! NO, MAJOR!!!
Their 9 leaves the ice pained after a collision with Ashton.
Gio still seems to be a bit too eager to start scrums for my liking.
Major and Walsh got a little too cute with the puck on that last sequence.
Dear god if I see Keopple with his back to the ice again...
Nanooks can't count. Powerplay coming up.
Alaska Too Many Men btw.
That powerplay gave me '24-'25 vibes >:(
Their 28 shaken after a collision with [checks notes] Jake Kraft???
And now Jake O'Brien very slow to get up after being hit. Ow...
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 08:22:41 PMAnd now Jake O'Brien very slow to get up after being hit. Ow...
Straight down the tunnel. :(
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 08:21:55 PMTheir 28 shaken after a collision with [checks notes] Jake Kraft???
2 nights in a row
He ate his Wheaties I guess
O'Brien back on the bench.
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 08:22:58 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 08:22:41 PMAnd now Jake O'Brien very slow to get up after being hit. Ow...
Straight down the tunnel. :(
Back on the bench!
"Way ahead of the play was Hiscock."
Quote from: fastforward on January 10, 2026, 08:23:12 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 08:21:55 PMTheir 28 shaken after a collision with [checks notes] Jake Kraft???
2 nights in a row
He ate his Wheaties I guess
PUT THE MAN ON A WHEATIES BOX XD
Quote from: RichH on January 10, 2026, 08:24:40 PM"Way ahead of the play was Hiscock."
that's what she said
Nanooks goalie trying to fix his own net.
Stanley reconsidering a life decision or three out there just now.
Alaska seems to be challenging something.
@seanschmidt
Food $200
Data $150
Rent $800
Castagna's Sticks $3,600
Utility $150
someone who is good at the economy please help me budget this. my hockey team is dying
Quote from: sah67 on January 10, 2026, 08:33:58 PMAlaska seems to be challenging something.
For a penalty, it seems.
Another wasted challenge and a delay of
game penalty on UAF.
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 08:34:49 PMQuote from: sah67 on January 10, 2026, 08:33:58 PMAlaska seems to be challenging something.
For a penalty, it seems.
Oh hey, another bench minor to Alaska!
#28 needs a new nameplate on his jersey that says "Bench-Minor".
Cournoyer takes off his glove and sticks it out towards the kids... the kids grab, but Cournoyer pulls it back with a laugh. No goalie gloves being distributed tonight!
Quote from: sah67 on January 10, 2026, 08:37:19 PM#28 needs a new nameplate on his jersey that says "Bench-Minor".
DeSantis?
Fixing the ice by the bench door again. Wheee.
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 08:43:16 PMFixing the ice by the bench door again. Wheee.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER GUY MAKES A TRIUMPHANT RETURN.
+1 snickers :)
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 08:45:06 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 08:43:16 PMFixing the ice by the bench door again. Wheee.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER GUY MAKES A TRIUMPHANT RETURN.
Thankfully the women are away the next 2 weekends
Quote from: fastforward on January 10, 2026, 08:50:36 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 08:45:06 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 08:43:16 PMFixing the ice by the bench door again. Wheee.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER GUY MAKES A TRIUMPHANT RETURN.
Thankfully the women are away the next 2 weekends
I think the ice can easily withstand 2, maybe 3 games. 4 is a stretch.
Don't the women play at home Tuesday?
Most of our offensive success lately has been on quick, bang-bang plays. No settling and thinking about it. Knowing what we're going to do with the puck before we get it. Veilleux to Walsh as well as Ashton's goal off the F.O. last night. Tonight, the tic-tac-toe play for Walsh's finishing one-timer. It was actually pretty PP movement.
I still want to see better passing and playmaking between the circles - that needs work. But quicker shots are signs of progress & development.
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 08:34:37 PM@seanschmidt
Food $200
Data $150
Rent $800
Castagna's Sticks $3,600
Utility $150
someone who is good at the economy please help me budget this. my hockey team is dying
Schmidtty brought out five more sticks to tape. At least one is Walsh's. Pretty sure at least two are Castagna's.
Another delay for the refs to examine the ice, it seems.
Quote from: sah67 on January 10, 2026, 08:54:42 PMAnother delay for the refs to examine the ice, it seems.
Nevermind - it was a missing linesman! His brother must be very disappointed.
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 08:51:52 PMQuote from: fastforward on January 10, 2026, 08:50:36 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 08:45:06 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 08:43:16 PMFixing the ice by the bench door again. Wheee.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER GUY MAKES A TRIUMPHANT RETURN.
Thankfully the women are away the next 2 weekends
I think the ice can easily withstand 2, maybe 3 games. 4 is a stretch.
Don't the women play at home Tuesday?
Yes but it's a non factor for the weekend
Its a shame that a player with the initials "XV" isn't wearing #15.
And there goes our penalty- free streak.
Cornell to the PK, and Castagna enjoying what I can only assume is not a Snickers on the bench. Most likely for cramps or some'n.
Union went up on Princeton.
Their 24 lost a blade and crawled back home.
Fegaras engaging in his favorite activity - fraternizing with the enemy and spreading holiday cheer.
Quote from: Trotsky on January 10, 2026, 08:59:42 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 08:50:19 PM+1 snickers :)
46 seasons and I've never caught one.
I'm pretty sure I saw one hit you squarely in the hands in Lake Placid and you dropped it.
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 09:07:42 PMFegaras engaging in his favorite activity - fraternizing with the enemy and spreading holiday cheer.
As long as he doesn't celebrate (penalty) Boxing Day.
Tied, again. Christ.
Quote from: RichH on January 10, 2026, 09:07:55 PMQuote from: Trotsky on January 10, 2026, 08:59:42 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 08:50:19 PM+1 snickers :)
46 seasons and I've never caught one.
I'm pretty sure I saw one hit you squarely in the hands in Lake Placid and you dropped it.
Not even the first time in LP.
Both teams have added a gear late.
Castagna tripped, but also called for embellishment.
FFS.
Castagna gets tripped and gets called for embellishment as well.
That should be called a hook.
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 09:20:45 PMCastagna tripped, but also called for embellishment.
Hooked. Apologies.
Someone at the rink please chop that kid's arms off.
CASTAGNA ON TJE PENALTY BOX BREAK
THAT's HOW YOU REDEEM THE EMBELLISHMENT!!!
That's what I call embellishment.
WALSH ENG
Stanley making a penalty box trip...
Stanley somehow got called for a penalty between the ENG and the face off.
YES!
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 09:24:09 PMCASTAGNA ON TJE PENALTY BOX BREAK
I actually thought at the start of the penalty that he's the one I want being sprung from the box!!
Quote from: RichH on January 10, 2026, 09:27:32 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 09:24:09 PMCASTAGNA ON TJE PENALTY BOX BREAK
I actually thought at the start of the penalty that he's the one I want being sprung from the box!!
hell YEAH. assistant captain clutch!
Cas2agna.
Johnny on the spot x2!!
NO!!! It should be "WARM UP THE SLED!!" vs UAF.
I swear, no more playing half of our home games during break. This place should be rocking with this game, and it's pretty morgue-esque. Bring me the head of the league scheduler.
If I had a nickel for every pissbaby tendy who threw his bottle after getting reamed by Cornell this year...
OT in Hamden. RPI ties it with an extra attacker.
Quote from: sah67 on January 10, 2026, 09:29:29 PMJohnny on the spot x2!!
Castagna can marry my daughter now.
Q and RPI in overtime.
Quote from: Snowball on January 10, 2026, 09:38:12 PMQ and RPI in overtime.
Q wins in OT and Princeton lost in regulation, so now the two are tied in points going into next weekend
Bus at 10.04. What joy.
Caton Ryan's in good spirits, seems family made the trip.
This is the moment the camera caught up to Castagna, basically as he was already at the top of the circle. Nobody else was going to catch him.
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 09:43:50 PMBus at 10.04. What joy.
Caton Ryan's in good spirits, seems family made the trip.
I'd like to complete one trip to Lynah without hydroplaning on a random slick patch of sidewalk.
Today is not that day...
Anywho, on the bus, in one piece, headed home, will make myself breakfast when I get there <3
...Let the record reflect I
am a dysfunctional law student, for anyone reading.
...And that I also need to make a Trader Joe's run for frozen chicken tikka masala.
Quote from: Iceberg on January 10, 2026, 09:41:31 PMQuote from: Snowball on January 10, 2026, 09:38:12 PMQ and RPI in overtime.
Q wins in OT and Princeton lost in regulation, so now the two are tied in points going into next weekend
Up to 9 in the NPI. 6 ECAC in the top 20 which helps with quality of wins and strength of schedule. We play 4 of the other 5 the next two weeks.
Gutsy win. Say what you want about Keopple but he's stepped up for the most part. We're very lucky their guy was stupid enough to head to the bench after the penalties expired and just left Castagna open for the break. Even with a skeleton band these games are much better.
We went 4-0 in home non conference games that could've sunk our NPI, not we get to benefit by playing four top 20 teams through the next two weeks. This is where we can make huge jumps on the NPI and not even risk blowing the season if all goes wrong.
Beat Quinnipiac. I hate those MFs
Quote from: chimpfood on January 10, 2026, 10:26:59 PMGutsy win. Say what you want about Keopple but he's stepped up for the most part. We're very lucky their guy was stupid enough to head to the bench after the penalties expired and just left Castagna open for the break. Even with a skeleton band these games are much better.
We went 4-0 in home non conference games that could've sunk our NPI, not we get to benefit by playing four top 20 teams through the next two weeks. This is where we can make huge jumps on the NPI and not even risk blowing the season if all goes wrong.
Beat Quinnipiac. I hate those MFs
I agree. 9th in the NPI is nice but the margins are very thin between us and like 16th so still much to be decided.
I'm not sure how shifts for the extra skaters are determined but we've repeatedly seen the extra skater come in for a sporadic shift and look shaky, often turning it over, ending up out of position, or taking a bad penalty. Not sure if there's a good solution other than waiting until garbage time to get these players shifts but there does seem to be a tradeoff between getting extra skaters ice time and actually winning the game. I don't blame the skaters, it's really hard to enter the game cold, but it's been noticeable. I'm surprised we aren't seeing Wolfenberg or Mosko who got ice time their freshman seasons.
I like Pirtle in the lineup as an extra scoring threat. This is overly facile analysis since obviously the coaches were keeping him out for a reason (defensive liability?), but it's nice to see him in the lineup because it gets us closer to BL's patented 9F/3D scoring threat threshold.
Will students be back for next weekend's games? It was nice to hear the band.
Students should be back by next weekend. Looking forward to it.
Keopple is... fine. He is not the reason we are winning (Cournoyer sometimes was). He is, however, critically, not the reason we are losing. Which is wonderful! I had low expectations. Have been happy.
We'll see how Courns is feeling before next weekend - he was not having a great time skating tonight at the end, but if he suited up for tonight that implies it isn't anything super serious. Hopefully.
Tonight Casty and Walshy led the charge, but overall we're getting a ton of scoring throughout the lineup. Yippee! Team seems to be "clicking" too.
Gorski wasn't bad. Had a few bad plays, but to be expected when you're playing both LD and RD in the same game with a rotating cast of partners. I wasn't terribly upset with his play.
Another thing I've noticed: just me or is Hiscock one of the slower skaters on the roster?
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 06:36:58 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 06:26:52 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 06:24:15 PMFirst on the ice: Keopple.
Courns IS on the ice taking warmups though, so good sign.
Off even earlier than usual doing even less. Had a talk with the health trainer too. But encouraging that he's on the ice.
I think he was talking to the trainer because one of the young fans had asked her about getting his attention and when he came off he brought a puck for the gentleman
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 08:34:37 PM@seanschmidt
Food $200
Data $150
Rent $800
Castagna's Sticks $3,600
Utility $150
someone who is good at the economy please help me budget this. my hockey team is dying
if you get this reference throw a like on it. I am curious.
Quote from: VIEWfromK on January 10, 2026, 11:47:31 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 06:36:58 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 06:26:52 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 06:24:15 PMFirst on the ice: Keopple.
Courns IS on the ice taking warmups though, so good sign.
Off even earlier than usual doing even less. Had a talk with the health trainer too. But encouraging that he's on the ice.
I think he was talking to the trainer because one of the young fans had asked her about getting his attention and when he came off he brought a puck for the gentleman
I did see the puck, yeah! But assumed the trainer chat was independent of that. Good to know.
Quote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:37:41 PMLong went down behind the play. Was floating in the tunnel. Probably won't take another shift in the first, we'll see about the second+third.
I think the coaching staff thought that he got speared. They were looking up to the eye in the sky but were told to play on
Quote from: VIEWfromK on January 10, 2026, 11:49:24 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:37:41 PMLong went down behind the play. Was floating in the tunnel. Probably won't take another shift in the first, we'll see about the second+third.
I think the coaching staff thought that he got speared. They were looking up to the eye in the sky but were told to play on
Not speared. Stick up under the groin.
Quote from: andyw2100 on January 11, 2026, 12:10:22 AMQuote from: VIEWfromK on January 10, 2026, 11:49:24 PMQuote from: stereax on January 10, 2026, 07:37:41 PMLong went down behind the play. Was floating in the tunnel. Probably won't take another shift in the first, we'll see about the second+third.
I think the coaching staff thought that he got speared. They were looking up to the eye in the sky but were told to play on
Not speared. Stick up under the groin.
*Record scratch*
*Freeze frame*
AIDEN LONG: Yup, that's me.
LONG: You're probably wondering how I ended up in this situation...
In all my years of watching hockey - I've never seen a guy break his skate, crawls to the bench, stops, stands fires off a shot and continues back crawling to the bench. Tenacity and respect to that guy.
The ice was shit, the goals were dramatic, and Koeppel played well. My first game in Lynah in a long time. They need to get rid of that damn music it's a vibe killer.
Quote from: The Rancor on January 11, 2026, 12:52:30 AMIn all my years of watching hockey - I've never seen a guy break his skate, crawls to the bench, stops, stands fires off a shot and continues back crawling to the bench. Tenacity and respect to that guy.
That was incredible. In some ways it was similar to the Kyle Palmieri assist earlier this year when he stopped to play the puck while he hobbled to the bench with his blown out knee. Except that he had the use of both skates
Quote from: VIEWfromK on January 11, 2026, 07:51:34 AMQuote from: The Rancor on January 11, 2026, 12:52:30 AMIn all my years of watching hockey - I've never seen a guy break his skate, crawls to the bench, stops, stands fires off a shot and continues back crawling to the bench. Tenacity and respect to that guy.
That was incredible. In some ways it was similar to the Kyle Palmieri assist earlier this year when he stopped to play the puck while he hobbled to the bench with his blown out knee. Except that he had the use of both skates
And did not have the use of both his knees...
Castagna is inclined to slap his blade on the ice to call for a pass; not something I remember another recent Cornell player doing regularly. You can hear it clearly on the break away play right before the pass.
Kudos to the ECAC for doing a very good job of putting together nice game highlight packages and getting them quickly posted to YouTube. The league has been doing that for a couple seasons now.
Quote from: JasonN95 on January 11, 2026, 02:09:37 PMCastagna is inclined to slap his blade on the ice to call for a pass; not something I remember another recent Cornell player doing regularly. You can hear it clearly on the break away play right before the pass.
That's a very standard thing hockey players do lmao. I saw it like four times last night alone. Castagna was just very loud and insistent about it, and Ryan (iirc) managed to spring him for the break.
Quote from: JasonN95 on January 11, 2026, 02:09:37 PMCastagna is inclined to slap his blade on the ice to call for a pass; not something I remember another recent Cornell player doing regularly. You can hear it clearly on the break away play right before the pass.
Kudos to the ECAC for doing a very good job of putting together nice game highlight packages and getting them quickly posted to YouTube. The league has been doing that for a couple seasons now.
Hank Kempf did it all the time
There was not much room to move out there Saturday night. Even on the late four on four Cornell had a hard time even getting out of their zone. Alaska mostly did a nice job limiting Cornell's movement. A few times early Alaska got behind the Cornell defense but it really was mostly a tough night for creativity at even strength.
It has been fun watching Castagna continue to mature. He has shown at times a better understanding of how to control his body (embellishment notwithstanding). He has always been a player with speed but now more often I see him figuring out how to find the right pace to play at where he can finish plays more regularly.
I don't remember if I have seen him try the between the legs shot before but that was a terrific spot to try it. Too bad he got under it because that would have been an all timer if he roofed that one.
I missed this but my father in law noticed Castagna tried to shoot for the empty net off the faceoff after the first empty netter but they had a faceoff reset. I then noticed him before he settled in to take the draw glance back at Fegaras. As soon as he won the puck back the set play was on and Fegaras sent it off the end boards to the streaking Castagna who had easily beat his guy to negate icing. It was a thing of beauty.
The lopsided scores (especially Saturday) were a bit deceiving. As noted in the prior post we didn't have a lot of room to make plays; in his post-game interview Casey said these two games were great preparation for getting back into league play, and I think he's spot-on.
Quote from: VIEWfromK on January 12, 2026, 04:52:27 AMI missed this but my father in law noticed Castagna tried to shoot for the empty net off the faceoff after the first empty netter but they had a faceoff reset. I then noticed him before he settled in to take the draw glance back at Fegaras. As soon as he won the puck back the set play was on and Fegaras sent it off the end boards to the streaking Castagna who had easily beat his guy to negate icing. It was a thing of beauty.
On the call, Jason Weinstein initially said that Fegaras missed wide of the empty net. Tony Eisenhut '88, providing color commentary for ESPN, immediately recognized the intentional play between Castagna and Fegaras. For the record, there was no risk of icing or a defensive-zone faceoff for Cornell, since Alaska was on the power play. Yes a smart, beautiful play!
FWIW, I think Jason and especially Tony are quite good, though I miss the enthusiasm of Grady and Tim.
Near sweep of the ECAC awards this week with Castagna, Stanley and Ryan all getting much deserved recognition.
Quote from: Snowball on January 12, 2026, 11:37:53 AMFor the record, there was no risk of icing
You are right! I forgot about the Stanley penalty
Quote from: andyw2100 on January 10, 2026, 03:49:01 PMQuote from: The Rancor on January 10, 2026, 03:42:43 PMI used to park at the crescent lot or garage, but it's probably not much of a walk from the wing lot.
I am almost positive Cornell now charges to park in The Crescent lot. I think the garage may still be free, but is likely tough to get out of after the game.
Here's a screenshot of info Cornell sent before yesterday's game, which seems to support the above.
For the record the Crescent lot is $12/game.
Steep for Ithaca, but worth it for me. Less lugging the newspaper bag in and I take it back to the car in first intermission. Also quick exit after the game, even though I stay around until after the stick salute.
Quote from: Jim Hyla on January 13, 2026, 12:58:17 PMQuote from: andyw2100 on January 10, 2026, 03:49:01 PMQuote from: The Rancor on January 10, 2026, 03:42:43 PMI used to park at the crescent lot or garage, but it's probably not much of a walk from the wing lot.
I am almost positive Cornell now charges to park in The Crescent lot. I think the garage may still be free, but is likely tough to get out of after the game.
Here's a screenshot of info Cornell sent before yesterday's game, which seems to support the above.
For the record the Crescent lot is $12/game.
Steep for Ithaca, but worth it for me. Less lugging the newspaper bag in and I take it back to the car in first intermission. Also quick exit after the game, even though I stay around until after the stick salute.
It looked like you had moved seats late in the game right before they scored so if we are in anymore tight games coming up you know what to do for luck
I'd also like to shake my old man fist at the sky and say the scoreboard is awful- too much space given to jumbotron and adverts, and not enough given to actual scoreboard stuff. The opposite end scoreboards are even worse, with score and time on one side of the rink and penalties on the other.
Behold the GLORY of what is possible (and pre loaded into the system)!!! Seen next day at the kids game. Please make this the default. Jumbotron begone!
edit: the jumbotron is actually less distracting in person than on TV, but the set up is awful.
Quote from: The Rancor on January 14, 2026, 08:50:10 AMI'd also like to shake my old man fist at the sky and say the scoreboard is awful- too much space given to jumbotron and adverts, and not enough given to actual scoreboard stuff. The opposite end scoreboards are even worse, with score and time on one side of the rink and penalties on the other.
Behold the GLORY of what is possible (and pre loaded into the system)!!! Seen next day at the kids game. Please make this the default. Jumbotron begone!
edit: the jumbotron is actually less distracting in person than on TV, but the set up is awful.
Agree
The advertising portion seems to have gotten significantly larger this year and leaving less viewing space for the actual game, unless it's my imagination
Quote from: fastforward on January 14, 2026, 10:33:24 AMQuote from: The Rancor on January 14, 2026, 08:50:10 AMI'd also like to shake my old man fist at the sky and say the scoreboard is awful- too much space given to jumbotron and adverts, and not enough given to actual scoreboard stuff. The opposite end scoreboards are even worse, with score and time on one side of the rink and penalties on the other.
Behold the GLORY of what is possible (and pre loaded into the system)!!! Seen next day at the kids game. Please make this the default. Jumbotron begone!
edit: the jumbotron is actually less distracting in person than on TV, but the set up is awful.
Agree
The advertising portion seems to have gotten significantly larger this year and leaving less viewing space for the actual game, unless it's my imagination
I mean, you shouldn't be looking at the jumbotron to watch the game. It's in front of you.
But also, the jumbotron is just a fancy advertisement conveyor that sometimes shows shots on net, penalties, and time left accurately.
Quote from: stereax on January 14, 2026, 11:22:53 AMQuote from: fastforward on January 14, 2026, 10:33:24 AMQuote from: The Rancor on January 14, 2026, 08:50:10 AMI'd also like to shake my old man fist at the sky and say the scoreboard is awful- too much space given to jumbotron and adverts, and not enough given to actual scoreboard stuff. The opposite end scoreboards are even worse, with score and time on one side of the rink and penalties on the other.
Behold the GLORY of what is possible (and pre loaded into the system)!!! Seen next day at the kids game. Please make this the default. Jumbotron begone!
edit: the jumbotron is actually less distracting in person than on TV, but the set up is awful.
Agree
The advertising portion seems to have gotten significantly larger this year and leaving less viewing space for the actual game, unless it's my imagination
I mean, you shouldn't be looking at the jumbotron to watch the game. It's in front of you.
But also, the jumbotron is just a fancy advertisement conveyor that sometimes shows shots on net, penalties, and time left accurately.
It should be able to show replays though. Which based on my recent visits to Ithaca it does a terrible job of because (1) whoever is in charge doesn't queue up the replay in time before play resumes and (2) even when they do, the screen is way too small to see anything. Replays of goals is all I ask for and they don't even get that right.
Quote from: BearLover on January 14, 2026, 11:40:09 AMQuote from: stereax on January 14, 2026, 11:22:53 AMQuote from: fastforward on January 14, 2026, 10:33:24 AMQuote from: The Rancor on January 14, 2026, 08:50:10 AMI'd also like to shake my old man fist at the sky and say the scoreboard is awful- too much space given to jumbotron and adverts, and not enough given to actual scoreboard stuff. The opposite end scoreboards are even worse, with score and time on one side of the rink and penalties on the other.
Behold the GLORY of what is possible (and pre loaded into the system)!!! Seen next day at the kids game. Please make this the default. Jumbotron begone!
edit: the jumbotron is actually less distracting in person than on TV, but the set up is awful.
Agree
The advertising portion seems to have gotten significantly larger this year and leaving less viewing space for the actual game, unless it's my imagination
I mean, you shouldn't be looking at the jumbotron to watch the game. It's in front of you.
But also, the jumbotron is just a fancy advertisement conveyor that sometimes shows shots on net, penalties, and time left accurately.
It should be able to show replays though. Which based on my recent visits to Ithaca it does a terrible job of because (1) whoever is in charge doesn't queue up the replay in time before play resumes and (2) even when they do, the screen is way too small to see anything. Replays of goals is all I ask for and they don't even get that right.
Oh absolutely. Goal replay or even penalty replay (though that one's apparently contentious).
The jumbotron also has about ten pixels total lmfao.
I know I am in the minority but I think replay has done more to hurt sports than anything other than advertising.
It destroys the moment, which used to be a fragile, kinetic experience. It's now just analytical data.
cf. everything else since roughly 1955.
Quote from: Trotsky on January 14, 2026, 03:10:25 PMI know I am in the minority but I think replay has done more to hurt sports than anything other than advertising.
It destroys the moment, which used to be a fragile, kinetic experience. It's now just analytical data.
cf. everything else since roughly 1955.
Eh I mean... if it's something like, only a quarter of the rink COULD see, a penalty replay is useful. Goal replays are always appreciated bc you get different views.
Also, the amount of times I've missed goals bc I'm refreshing eLynah 😭
Isn't the scoreboard just simulcasting the game broadcast? They only have two replay angles and they usually only show one look of a goal from the angle nearest that goal, right? I know it's not a venue that lends itself to good tv camera angles but I do wonder if a well off donor would ever contribute to the broadcast so that they could add another center ice camera with a tighter puck follow for an additional replay angle?
Quote from: Trotsky on January 14, 2026, 03:10:25 PMI know I am in the minority but I think replay has done more to hurt sports than anything other than advertising.
It destroys the moment, which used to be a fragile, kinetic experience. It's now just analytical data.
cf. everything else since roughly 1955.
I like it for tv broadcasts, especially with good commentating, as it can be a great way to learn some nuances of the sport.
In the rink, though, it's a complete distraction. It changes the flow, it undermines the authority of the refs, and it leads to excessive coaching gamesmanship. It definitely destroys the moment, as it now allows the crowd to look at their phones instead of being synced with the action. That's the "if it's important, it will be digitized" culture we now live in.
Quote from: BearLover on January 14, 2026, 11:40:09 AMQuote from: stereax on January 14, 2026, 11:22:53 AMQuote from: fastforward on January 14, 2026, 10:33:24 AMQuote from: The Rancor on January 14, 2026, 08:50:10 AMI'd also like to shake my old man fist at the sky and say the scoreboard is awful- too much space given to jumbotron and adverts, and not enough given to actual scoreboard stuff. The opposite end scoreboards are even worse, with score and time on one side of the rink and penalties on the other.
Behold the GLORY of what is possible (and pre loaded into the system)!!! Seen next day at the kids game. Please make this the default. Jumbotron begone!
edit: the jumbotron is actually less distracting in person than on TV, but the set up is awful.
Agree
The advertising portion seems to have gotten significantly larger this year and leaving less viewing space for the actual game, unless it's my imagination
I mean, you shouldn't be looking at the jumbotron to watch the game. It's in front of you.
But also, the jumbotron is just a fancy advertisement conveyor that sometimes shows shots on net, penalties, and time left accurately.
It should be able to show replays though. Which based on my recent visits to Ithaca it does a terrible job of because (1) whoever is in charge doesn't queue up the replay in time before play resumes and (2) even when they do, the screen is way too small to see anything. Replays of goals is all I ask for and they don't even get that right.
That was my whole point-replays shown should be able to actually be seen
Quote from: stereax on January 14, 2026, 11:22:53 AMQuote from: fastforward on January 14, 2026, 10:33:24 AMQuote from: The Rancor on January 14, 2026, 08:50:10 AMI'd also like to shake my old man fist at the sky and say the scoreboard is awful- too much space given to jumbotron and adverts, and not enough given to actual scoreboard stuff. The opposite end scoreboards are even worse, with score and time on one side of the rink and penalties on the other.
Behold the GLORY of what is possible (and pre loaded into the system)!!! Seen next day at the kids game. Please make this the default. Jumbotron begone!
edit: the jumbotron is actually less distracting in person than on TV, but the set up is awful.
Agree
The advertising portion seems to have gotten significantly larger this year and leaving less viewing space for the actual game, unless it's my imagination
I mean, you shouldn't be looking at the jumbotron to watch the game. It's in front of you.
But also, the jumbotron is just a fancy advertisement conveyor that sometimes shows shots on net, penalties, and time left accurately.
Definitely don't watch the game on it but should be able to view replays