20 wins in 29 games in play (http://www.tbrw.info/cornell_History/cornell_20th_Win_Game.html).
If you trust CHN's xG stat, then Clarkson is a much better team than its record, at least recently. They've markedly outchanced their opponents lately. (Cornell, on the other hand, has not.)
Didn't Clarkson also give us fits in the North Country? Plus the extra motivation to beat their former coach. Tough out, but get her done.
Tonight I am expecting Wallace in the lineup, Keopple in goal, and Donaldson as the extra skater.
Quote from: BearLover on February 28, 2026, 09:41:50 AMTonight I am expecting Wallace in the lineup, Keopple in goal, and Donaldson as the extra skater.
I'd be up for that. Seniors really come to play on their Night.
We have the chance to put up back to back wins for the first time in a third of the season (http://www.tbrw.info/index.html?/weekly_Updates/cornell_Color_ECAC.html). Good time to end The Struggle.
My kiddo said he heard the Clarkson band playing after their goals in the hilites from last night. Could be a two band evening.
Quote from: VIEWfromK on February 28, 2026, 01:54:42 PMCould be a two band evening.
I can't remember the last time Clarkson
didn't bring their band.
They didn't either last year or the year before. It was out of character but it actually happened. I kind of prefer it because the sound from their new location travels right around the curved roof and right down on top of us
If Cornell does pull off the victory tonight, they would finish with at least one win over every league opponent. This hasn't happened since the 2019-20 season and would only be the third time they've accomplished that since 2004-05.
Quote from: BearLover on February 28, 2026, 09:41:50 AMTonight I am expecting Wallace in the lineup, Keopple in goal, and Donaldson as the extra skater.
I could see this happening.
Second time I've been interviewed at Cornell... 😅
Clarkson band IS here.
Not terribly good at following "whiteout" instructions so far.
Keopple first on. Donaldson in. Wallace in. Arseneault and Gorski draw out, iirc.
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 06:24:00 PMNot terribly good at following "whiteout" instructions so far.
Ehh. I would prefer the Faithful do what we want, not obey some dictum. We aren't RPI.
WE ARE 🤪
Things that annoy me but probably nobody else has even noticed: if you get a good close look at Hiscock's helmet numbers in the front, the 2 and 1 are visibly misaligned.
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 06:24:00 PMNot terribly good at following "whiteout" instructions so far.
I'm comfortable with my red game-worn.
Oh okay so the bands are gonna be BATTLING tonight.
Seniors starting. (https://x.com/i/status/2027893412221927791) And also Hoyt Stanley.
11-23-28
03-05
33
A ton of 2026 Whiteout T-shirts floating around.
Team is about to come out and A is about 80% empty.
Can someone get me a visual on Rayhill Jersey Guy's signs?
As a nation, we need to discuss the knob on Roest's stick. Holy fuck that man has a Stone-level knob on that thing.
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 06:59:06 PMCan someone get me a visual on Rayhill Jersey Guy's signs?
(https://i.imgur.com/joyczTm_d.webp?maxwidth=760&fidelity=grand)
Quote from: sah67 on February 28, 2026, 07:08:03 PMQuote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 06:59:06 PMCan someone get me a visual on Rayhill Jersey Guy's signs?
(https://i.imgur.com/joyczTm_d.webp?maxwidth=760&fidelity=grand)
Lovely. Thanks!
Is there an ECAC team that *doesnt* wear numbers on their road jersey fronts? Was there an order from the league and that's why we have them now?
Edit: looking at videos. Union, & Q do not. RPI and Brown do for their home unis.
RPI is wearing the cherry 1985 throwbacks often, even at home sometimes.
Castagna Sticks Broken: 1.
Let's play a game... when will the fourth line take a shift?
Helluva block by Kraft.
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 07:13:07 PMLet's play a game... when will the fourth line take a shift?
Answer: 11:11 left.
Captain crimes. PK.
A scrum after the PK.
Ooh we get a powerplay!
This Power play is giving me shades of 24-25.
Priiiiime scoring chance and... Gio to the box.
No penalty on the Long-getting-yeeted-into-the-goalie-during-a-prime-SH-chance? Oooook.
Another Cornellian to the box in what is turning into a refshow. Stanley.
Kraft and Walsh with some HUGE killing. Tied after 1. 1:13 of the Stanley penalty to go.
CJ reaching the "Schafer" level of the referee rage-o-meter.
Now we're filling up!
Giving the refs a warm welcome back.
Penalty: killed.
Keopper with a vintage "if you're a goaltender..." moment. Thankfully, bailed out.
I just got into my house after 4 hours locked out. What'd I miss?
GO FISH! 1-0!!!
Hahahaha. Offside challenge. Of course.
Was not expecting a beautiful power move to the net and finish from Fisher of all people.
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 08:00:11 PMHahahaha. Offside challenge. Of course.
No goal. Fuck.
Oh man, Section B got the "a rope, a tree" out.
Booth thought it was way offsides.
Lord, these refs are LATE to the whistle.
Quote from: Trotsky on February 28, 2026, 08:03:39 PMBooth thought it was way offsides.
ok but you shouldn't take a goal away from a defensive defenseman. this is my credo.
Q and D each losing 1-0.
Donaldson, I think, drew that call. Finally, one for being bullied!
That was a nice pp1.
(https://i.ibb.co/nMx7Xgkj/ai0anf.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PGqc2mCg)
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 08:13:15 PM(https://i.ibb.co/nMx7Xgkj/ai0anf.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PGqc2mCg)
Meme aside, what a fucking individual effort and SNIPE from Ryan. Ho-ly.
Oh! We're scrumming again. Nice...
Wallace takes an offsetting with a Clarkson player.
The refs have called the captains over for a chat. That's how you know it's bad...
Scrumming is Wallace's thing, and it's Senior Night, so he's gonna do his thing.
Even though we are good at it, I think once you cross the red line you shouldn't be able to rag it back. It's a big reason 3x3 sucks.
Quote from: Dafatone on February 28, 2026, 08:18:09 PMScrumming is Wallace's thing, and it's Senior Night, so he's gonna do his thing.
He made the box score.
Quote from: Trotsky on February 28, 2026, 08:19:48 PMQuote from: Dafatone on February 28, 2026, 08:18:09 PMScrumming is Wallace's thing, and it's Senior Night, so he's gonna do his thing.
He made the box score.
Hey, don't be mean, even Rayhill had an assist Senior night.
Holy bounce off the net.
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 08:22:45 PMQuote from: Trotsky on February 28, 2026, 08:19:48 PMQuote from: Dafatone on February 28, 2026, 08:18:09 PMScrumming is Wallace's thing, and it's Senior Night, so he's gonna do his thing.
He made the box score.
Hey, don't be mean, even Rayhill had an assist Senior night.
That was one of the greatest moments of Cornell history.
How can you be mean to Caton Ryan?
Kraft can take Sparkes.
Clk just 3 SOG that period.
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 06:39:52 PMThings that annoy me but probably nobody else has even noticed: if you get a good close look at Hiscock's helmet numbers in the front, the 2 and 1 are visibly misaligned.
So are Donaldson's 1s.
Also, I
think Veilleux's 4 fell off again. Might've been a glare thing. If it's still gone in the 3rd I'll annoy someone.
Alma mater on the video board. Finally, a use for it.
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 08:39:04 PMAlma mater on the video board. Finally, a use for it.
Dear Clarkson Band,
Thank you for making the long trip, now feel free to take this intermission off.
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 08:39:04 PMAlma mater on the video board. Finally, a use for it.
If I thought I didn't know the alma mater... there were people in C who genuinely looked surprised there were six verses.
It could always be worse!
Quote from: RichH on February 28, 2026, 08:41:56 PMQuote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 08:39:04 PMAlma mater on the video board. Finally, a use for it.
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 08:39:04 PMAlma mater on the video board. Finally, a use for it.
Dear Clarkson Band,
Thank you for making the long trip, now feel free to take this intermission off.
At least they didn't play over the alma mater. I think I have no hope in humanity.
(https://i.ibb.co/jZZ2nskn/IMG20260228204412.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XkkgcMxc)
Thanks! 💜
Quote from: Trotsky on February 28, 2026, 08:34:00 PMClk just 3 SOG that period.
Cornell has had more sustained offensive zone time and better quality opportunities, so Clarkson hasn't been able to do as much as they did in the 1st
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 08:42:48 PMQuote from: RichH on February 28, 2026, 08:41:56 PMQuote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 08:39:04 PMAlma mater on the video board. Finally, a use for it.
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 08:39:04 PMAlma mater on the video board. Finally, a use for it.
Dear Clarkson Band,
Thank you for making the long trip, now feel free to take this intermission off.
At least they didn't play over the alma mater. I think I have no hope in humanity.
Despite the apparent animosity, the bands tend to respect each other's geekery & traditions. They've all been known to socialize in the past in various locales.
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 08:39:04 PMAlma mater on the video board. Finally, a use for it.
Per Anne there were so many errors she wanted to edit it.
Ashton in a headlock... no call.
HOYT STANLEY MAKES IT TWO LOVE!!!
That is Stanley's second great walk in.
Casual 2 point Caton Ryan night.
He might just be good at hockey, guys. I dunno.
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 09:03:12 PMCasual 2 point Caton Ryan night.
He might just be good at hockey, guys. I dunno.
Isn't he still draft eligible?
DeSantis lining up on the side of the FO against Sparkes is... interesting.
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 09:03:12 PMCasual 2 point Caton Ryan night.
He might just be good at hockey, guys. I dunno.
He and XV keep getting better and better.
I'd like another goal plus a shut-out for Remi. Please.
During this rough patch the last few weeks, we've seen a lot more "individual efforts" and fewer setup & passing plays for our scoring.
Stanley right there. Ryan skated in while the rest of the team stood behind. Even the Fisher goal taken away was a result of some Puck Hero moves.
I'm not saying I don't appreciate the efforts or any offense we can get, but it's been slowly eating at me that we aren't seeing as much of the clean passing plays that marked the first half. Better teams will bottle that solo shit up.
Quote from: Snowball on February 28, 2026, 09:06:36 PMplus a shut-out for Remi. Please.
Would not be the first time (http://www.tbrw.info/seasons/2025/box20250301.pdf).
Pirtle to the box. Their 21 is not having a good time.
Quote from: Trotsky on February 28, 2026, 09:09:24 PMQuote from: Snowball on February 28, 2026, 09:06:36 PMplus a shut-out for Remi. Please.
Would not be the first time (http://www.tbrw.info/seasons/2025/box20250301.pdf).
Stop jinxing it.
2-1. Pirtle looks DEVASTATED.
Not today, boss. :(
Oof: not sure how you give up a 2-on-0 while you're killing a penalty.
Fuck him, but Talon Sigurdson is an A+ name.
We are gonna need those two weeks off.
What is it about Gio that makes everyone want to KILL him?
Oh, Hoyt...
Oh boy...
Ok Hoyt, that was a boneheaded play.
Major penalty. JUST WHAT WE NEEDED.
Lack of discipline on both recent penalties. Completely unneccessary
Nope, Hoyt.
Hoyt to the dressing room. 5 + a game misconduct. Probably more, given Walsh's suspension.
Pirtle sitting for the rest of the game.
Quote from: Iceberg on February 28, 2026, 09:23:46 PMLack of discipline on both recent penalties. Completely unneccessary
Not the first time Stanley has taken a dumb penalty late in a close game...
Stick tapping BRIGADE on the Cornell bench.
Clarkson sieveless.
Clarkson timeout. 47 seconds to go.
That should be an awarded goal to Casty. Clean break for empty net, interfered with. The entire bench, as well as the student sections, arguing. But nah. Penalty, 2 mins, Clarkson.
Please just end this game.
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 09:34:04 PMThat should be an awarded goal to Casty. Clean break for empty net, interfered with. The entire bench, as well as the student sections, arguing. But nah. Penalty, 2 mins, Clarkson.
Casey has passed Schafer level on the rage meter.
Casey is chasing Wyld down with f-bombs galore during the handshakes.
Did Clarkson 27 shove the official in the scrum after the horn???
3 seed
Also no broadcast of Senior night ceremonies.
Finishing 3rd in a year with 14 new players including the goalie is great.
6 point weekend!
This has to be one of the weakest student section showings for senior night I can recall (including the ones who were here for the game and then booked it at the final horn, before the festivities.)
Top moment so far - Stanley in a hoodie and sweatpants, scurrying out to join everyone else who looks Presentable.
Princeton beats Dart in overtime
Oh Donaldson: I'll forever remember your weird major penalty. Head butting was it? Or maybe that was Krueger years ago.
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 09:45:24 PMTop moment so far - Stanley in a hoodie and sweatpants, scurrying out to join everyone else who looks Presentable.
Bunch of kids tip a popcorn into the tunnel. Cue frantic cleanup attempts.
Quote from: Snowball on February 28, 2026, 09:46:31 PMPrinceton beats Dart in overtime
Cornell finishes 2nd as a result, but since Princeton failed to win in regulation and Harvard lost, Union sneaks up and gets the last BYE spot. Lol
Quote from: sah67 on February 28, 2026, 09:47:53 PMOh Donaldson: I'll forever remember your weird major penalty. Head butting was it? Or maybe that was Krueger years ago.
Ah ha...it was spearing (https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2024/12/third-period-controversy-costs-no-12-mens-hockey-against-colgate).
Quote from: sah67 on February 28, 2026, 09:42:44 PMThis has to be one of the weakest student section showings for senior night I can recall (including the ones who were here for the game and then booked it at the final horn, before the festivities.)
I've been very happy with a lot of things about this year's team but the attendance and crowd energy have been the worst in 20+ years.
That was one of the worst reffed games o have seen in years. Everything against Cornell and Clarkson got away with all kinds of horseshit all over the ice right in front of the refs. They tried as hard as they could to give them that one.
Quote from: Pghas on February 28, 2026, 10:16:28 PMThat was one of the worst reffed games o have seen in years. Everything against Cornell and Clarkson got away with all kinds of horseshit all over the ice right in front of the refs. They tried as hard as they could to give them that one.
First words out of Casey's mouth as he stormed off the bench towards the refs after the game were "what the fuck was that horseshit?"
Quote from: sah67 on February 28, 2026, 10:21:59 PMQuote from: Pghas on February 28, 2026, 10:16:28 PMThat was one of the worst reffed games o have seen in years. Everything against Cornell and Clarkson got away with all kinds of horseshit all over the ice right in front of the refs. They tried as hard as they could to give them that one.
First words out of Casey's mouth as he stormed off the bench towards the refs after the game were "what the fuck was that horseshit?"
Casey has unlocked the Primordial Rage.
Quote from: Iceberg on February 28, 2026, 10:02:05 PMQuote from: Snowball on February 28, 2026, 09:46:31 PMPrinceton beats Dart in overtime
Cornell finishes 2nd as a result, but since Princeton failed to win in regulation and Harvard lost, Union sneaks up and gets the last BYE spot. Lol
Princeton has one more point than Union. So Union gets Brown at home for a single game next week.
Quote from: Pghas on February 28, 2026, 10:16:28 PMThat was one of the worst reffed games o have seen in years. Everything against Cornell and Clarkson got away with all kinds of horseshit all over the ice right in front of the refs. They tried as hard as they could to give them that one.
Were you at the Colgate series? 😂
Quote from: Iceberg on February 28, 2026, 10:02:05 PMQuote from: Snowball on February 28, 2026, 09:46:31 PMPrinceton beats Dart in overtime
Cornell finishes 2nd as a result
Third, as Cornell and Dartmouth end up tied in the standings with the head-to-head tiebreaker going Dartmouth's way.
Quote from: Give My Regards on February 28, 2026, 10:43:40 PMQuote from: Iceberg on February 28, 2026, 10:02:05 PMQuote from: Snowball on February 28, 2026, 09:46:31 PMPrinceton beats Dart in overtime
Cornell finishes 2nd as a result
Third, as Cornell and Dartmouth end up tied in the standings with the head-to-head tiebreaker going Dartmouth's way.
ECAC website is clearly not to be relied upon. I guess it also means that we could see Harvard at Lynah again if the chalk holds up next weekend.
I'm honestly shocked by how few students stayed for senior night ceremonies. Probably 5% of students stayed. B 25% full, other sections basically empty. Unbelievable
So we could get a Cornell - Harvard playoff.
Quote from: BearLover on February 28, 2026, 11:05:10 PMI'm honestly shocked by how few students stayed for senior night ceremonies. Probably 5% of students stayed. B 25% full, other sections basically empty. Unbelievable
Hey, I stayed until the last player was off the ice!!!
But yeah. Unfortunately, we got out at like... 10:30 PM. Not everyone is gonna stay an hour(ish) after the game ends for a ceremony, especially if they're not diehard fans.
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 11:21:01 PMQuote from: BearLover on February 28, 2026, 11:05:10 PMI'm honestly shocked by how few students stayed for senior night ceremonies. Probably 5% of students stayed. B 25% full, other sections basically empty. Unbelievable
Hey, I stayed until the last player was off the ice!!!
But yeah. Unfortunately, we got out at like... 10:30 PM. Not everyone is gonna stay an hour(ish) after the game ends for a ceremony, especially if they're not diehard fans.
I'm just shocked at how much worse this has gotten...attendance and fan energy were already trending downwards when I matriculated, but in those days almost no one in B left, most of A and D stayed, etc. This is embarrassing
https://x.com/JaneMcNally_/status/2027939509103444306/mediaViewer?mode=profile¤tTweet=2027939509103444306¤tTweetUser=JaneMcNally_
Wtf
Quote from: BearLover on February 28, 2026, 11:26:03 PMhttps://x.com/JaneMcNally_/status/2027939509103444306/mediaViewer?mode=profile¤tTweet=2027939509103444306¤tTweetUser=JaneMcNally_
Wtf
oh man i think you can hear one of my dozen Awful Laughs in that one. i hope that wasn't me 😭
but yeah, lotta people left pretty early into the ceremonies, sadly.
Part of it is because this was people's second or third sporting event today, part of it is because this years seniors didn't make a big impact, and part of it is because the kids these days suck. The sky isn't falling. We should be in for an at large bid. You can choose if you want to be but I'm very satisfied.
Quote from: chimpfood on February 28, 2026, 11:43:11 PMPart of it is because this was people's second or third sporting event today, part of it is because this years seniors didn't make a big impact, and part of it is because the kids these days suck. The sky isn't falling. We should be in for an at large bid. You can choose if you want to be but I'm very satisfied.
I triple headed mlax-whockey-mhockey, lmao. This is my fifth sporting event this weekend and I'm probably gonna try to catch the IHS final if I can figure out where it is and how to get there...
Quote from: BearLover on February 28, 2026, 11:26:03 PMhttps://x.com/JaneMcNally_/status/2027939509103444306/mediaViewer?mode=profile¤tTweet=2027939509103444306¤tTweetUser=JaneMcNally_
Wtf
This is shocking.
Quote from: RichH on February 28, 2026, 08:41:56 PMQuote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 08:39:04 PMAlma mater on the video board. Finally, a use for it.
Dear Clarkson Band,
Thank you for making the long trip, now feel free to take this intermission off.
The piped in music is even more ridiculous when there are two bands there.
Quote from: chimpfood on February 28, 2026, 11:43:11 PMPart of it is because this was people's second or third sporting event today, part of it is because this years seniors didn't make a big impact, and part of it is because the kids these days suck. The sky isn't falling. We should be in for an at large bid. You can choose if you want to be but I'm very satisfied.
Were there also Winter Formals or something? The band were in dress clothes.
Quote from: jtwcornell91 on March 01, 2026, 08:38:03 AMQuote from: chimpfood on February 28, 2026, 11:43:11 PMPart of it is because this was people's second or third sporting event today, part of it is because this years seniors didn't make a big impact, and part of it is because the kids these days suck. The sky isn't falling. We should be in for an at large bid. You can choose if you want to be but I'm very satisfied.
Were there also Winter Formals or something? The band were in dress clothes.
The band usually dresses up for Senior Night
Quote from: RichH on February 28, 2026, 09:08:32 PMDuring this rough patch the last few weeks, we've seen a lot more "individual efforts" and fewer setup & passing plays for our scoring.
Stanley right there. Ryan skated in while the rest of the team stood behind. Even the Fisher goal taken away was a result of some Puck Hero moves.
I'm not saying I don't appreciate the efforts or any offense we can get, but it's been slowly eating at me that we aren't seeing as much of the clean passing plays that marked the first half. Better teams will bottle that solo shit up.
Did you want Ryan to do a drop pass on his goal? Or should Fisher have passed up a clear lane to the net? This season has mostly been about guys taking what they were given and not trying to force plays (until recently). I've seen enough attempted passes through three players when the better option was to shoot. The botched defensive assignments that lead to those golden opportunities are likely to dry up starting in Lake Placid but until then please keep making the play in front of you.
Quote from: LGR14 on March 01, 2026, 07:14:29 AMQuote from: BearLover on February 28, 2026, 11:26:03 PMhttps://x.com/JaneMcNally_/status/2027939509103444306/mediaViewer?mode=profile¤tTweet=2027939509103444306¤tTweetUser=JaneMcNally_
Wtf
This is shocking.
Given your handle I'm sure you can vouch for the fact that things were not anywhere near this bad in 2014. Embarrassing for the fans, the seniors, the families of the seniors, the rest of the team, the coaches. Just a horrible look.
They should not have posted the photos with the crowd visible.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DVVDaJGDiR7/?igsh=MWc3bnhvNjlkcTUzeQ==
Quote from: BearLover on March 01, 2026, 09:35:15 AMThey should not have posted the photos with the crowd visible.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DVVDaJGDiR7/?igsh=MWc3bnhvNjlkcTUzeQ==
I don't think expecting a large portion of the crowd to still be there that late is reasonable. The game (that didn't even go to OT) didn't end until 940. We have only left before senior night once (when our youngster was a toddler) but we also usually have a personal connection to at least a couple of the guys out there (bring back Skate with the Big Red please!). We have long established that the atmosphere "ain't what it used to be" but I would bet that what takes place during that ceremony doesn't hinge on how many people are left in the stands. Those guys are dealing with a ton of emotions and their teammates and support staff and families are probably all that they are thinking about. The victory lap is a cool part of it but if they skipped that I bet it wouldn't take anything away from the celebration for those guys.
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 08:15:54 PMWallace takes an offsetting with a Clarkson player.
This was where the officials officially lost control of the game.
Quote from: BearLover on February 28, 2026, 09:41:50 AMTonight I am expecting Wallace in the lineup, Keopple in goal, and Donaldson as the extra skater.
You were all over this. I didn't dare hope for Donaldson to get another game. So glad he did. Your man on the inside really came through :)
There were so many talking points coming out of that game. Definitely was a nice primer for postseason play. Another tight game where the boys locked it down and pulled out a win.
I know it's been done before but really nice touch with the seniors. Don't think Donaldson had played since the pre season. They got hemmed in there to start the game but each guy made a contribution this weekend. Really happy for that group of guys.
The commitment to defend last night was brilliant. Sticks in lanes and blocking shots galore. Really liked that effort.
The officiating. Woof. I think it's low hanging fruit to always blame officiating but the constant measured faceoffs and premature drops by the one linesman in particular. The having to re-review the offside for how much time to add. The inconsistency of letting them play vs what they did call. Letting scrums fester. What I swear should have been an automatic goal with the empty net (I have not seen a replay yet). The one they got right was the blatant Stanley major but overall a really bad night for that group. I don't remember those guys before so hopefully they go off and mess up someone else's playoff series.
Fisher had a really nice evening. His game doesn't usually jump out at you but he had some nice plays on both sides of the puck. Really too bad that goal came off the board.
That blocker save by Keopple during the major penalty kill was an all timer. It deflected off of one of our defenders. How many times have we seen that puck go in over the years? Unreal reaction time by him. Glad he got that win. Huge night.
Hoping Hiscock is alright. Didn't like that he wasn't able to finish the game. He was out there in full uniform for the ceremony but he didn't play after that injury. Hopefully he'll be full strength by round two.
That was the type of team effort we have been looking for. A lot of little things to like. We are finally to the point of the season we have been waiting all year for.
I think we've generally established that attendance has fallen off. it's disappointing but unless I'm supposed to walk into Bailey, grab a mic and start threatening Psych 101, I think I'll keep watching the games from my couch and rooting for our team regardless of local conditions.
Quote from: ugarte on March 01, 2026, 10:14:08 AMI think we've generally established that attendance has fallen off. it's disappointing but unless I'm supposed to walk into Bailey, grab a mic and start threatening Psych 101, I think I'll keep watching the games from my couch and rooting for our team regardless of local conditions.
I mean, I mentioned this to Hyla before the game too - they scheduled Rainn Wilson (Dwight from The Office) to have an event at the same time as men's hockey.
And before y'all come at me saying "well, people won't actually choose - " the exchange students I've been shepherding around all weekend ABSOLUTELY chose Rainn Wilson over men's hockey.
I'm trying my best to get them back for the playoffs. Fingers crossed there. But...
Quote from: VIEWfromK on March 01, 2026, 10:13:45 AMThere were so many talking points coming out of that game. Definitely was a nice primer for postseason play. Another tight game where the boys locked it down and pulled out a win.
I know it's been done before but really nice touch with the seniors. Don't think Donaldson had played since the pre season. They got hemmed in there to start the game but each guy made a contribution this weekend. Really happy for that group of guys.
The commitment to defend last night was brilliant. Sticks in lanes and blocking shots galore. Really liked that effort.
The officiating. Woof. I think it's low hanging fruit to always blame officiating but the constant measured faceoffs and premature drops by the one linesman in particular. The having to re-review the offside for how much time to add. The inconsistency of letting them play vs what they did call. Letting scrums fester. What I swear should have been an automatic goal with the empty net (I have not seen a replay yet). The one they got right was the blatant Stanley major but overall a really bad night for that group. I don't remember those guys before so hopefully they go off and mess up someone else's playoff series.
Fisher had a really nice evening. His game doesn't usually jump out at you but he had some nice plays on both sides of the puck. Really too bad that goal came off the board.
That blocker save by Keopple during the major penalty kill was an all timer. It deflected off of one of our defenders. How many times have we seen that puck go in over the years? Unreal reaction time by him. Glad he got that win. Huge night.
Hoping Hiscock is alright. Didn't like that he wasn't able to finish the game. He was out there in full uniform for the ceremony but he didn't play after that injury. Hopefully he'll be full strength by round two.
That was the type of team effort we have been looking for. A lot of little things to like. We are finally to the point of the season we have been waiting all year for.
Yeah, Donaldson hadn't suited up for a regular season game yet. Super happy for him - I sometimes catch myself wondering "I hope Sean Donaldson's having a good day" 😅 (We were briefly acquainted and it did not seem like the best of times for him... though I suppose having to talk to me would make anyone annoyed HAHA.)
The entire team was willing to
die in front of Keopple. Kraft took a few. Casty. Walsh. Fish. Hell, I think
DeSantis got in on the action. On Keopple, though - kudos to him for proving me wrong time and again. I don't know how he does it but he puts up wins, and that's the most important thing.
Fisher - feels like "your favorite hockey player's favorite hockey player". Does all the little things right. I don't think I have EVER said "dammit, Fish should've done X thing differently". Solid and reliable. You need guys like that. I suspect him and Gorski will be a full-time pair next year - it seems like Gorski's "won out" a little over the rest of the glut of freshmen D we have.
On Hiscock - it seemed when he came out for the ceremony that he was, in part, testing his skating after a few minutes of ice packs and all that. We'll see how it goes. I'm not a doctor and I don't know what happened exactly, just he wasn't having a good go of it after that massive hit where he went
flying. (Do you know how hard it is to get a dude that big that airborne?) I'd rather hold him out of the QF series if he's not at 100%; I don't think his presence/absence in the lineup will tip the scale enough to justify the risk of the type of re-injury that can end a career. (But, I mean - that's always going to be my stance. I still have that scream from that Hansen wrestling kid a few weeks back in the back of my head.) That being said, we have two weeks. That's huge. Rest up. Recharge. Heal some of the bruises of the season, go from there.
Quote from: Trotsky on February 28, 2026, 07:57:51 PMI just got into my house after 4 hours locked out. What'd I miss?
That there are digital locks nowadays?
Quote from: stereax on February 28, 2026, 08:45:16 PM(https://i.ibb.co/jZZ2nskn/IMG20260228204412.jpg) (https://ibb.co/XkkgcMxc)
Thanks! 💜
You're welcome!
Quote from: Jim Hyla on March 01, 2026, 11:59:16 AMQuote from: Trotsky on February 28, 2026, 07:57:51 PMI just got into my house after 4 hours locked out. What'd I miss?
That there are digital locks nowadays?
I once got locked out of an Airbnb because the owner let the batteries in the digital lock die. (It was one of those ones where the owner just emails you the passcode when it's check-in time, so I didn't have a key.)
Quote from: Weder on March 01, 2026, 12:28:44 PMQuote from: Jim Hyla on March 01, 2026, 11:59:16 AMQuote from: Trotsky on February 28, 2026, 07:57:51 PMI just got into my house after 4 hours locked out. What'd I miss?
That there are digital locks nowadays?
I once got locked out of an Airbnb because the owner let the batteries in the digital lock die. (It was one of those ones where the owner just emails you the passcode when it's check-in time, so I didn't have a key.)
Beat me to it. This New Year's the rental house's digital combo lock just malfunctioned completely (changing batteries did nothing) so no numbers could be entered.
Quote from: VIEWfromK on March 01, 2026, 10:13:45 AMThere were so many talking points coming out of that game. Definitely was a nice primer for postseason play. Another tight game where the boys locked it down and pulled out a win.
I know it's been done before but really nice touch with the seniors. Don't think Donaldson had played since the pre season. They got hemmed in there to start the game but each guy made a contribution this weekend. Really happy for that group of guys.
The commitment to defend last night was brilliant. Sticks in lanes and blocking shots galore. Really liked that effort.
The officiating. Woof. I think it's low hanging fruit to always blame officiating but the constant measured faceoffs and premature drops by the one linesman in particular. The having to re-review the offside for how much time to add. The inconsistency of letting them play vs what they did call. Letting scrums fester. What I swear should have been an automatic goal with the empty net (I have not seen a replay yet). The one they got right was the blatant Stanley major but overall a really bad night for that group. I don't remember those guys before so hopefully they go off and mess up someone else's playoff series.
Fisher had a really nice evening. His game doesn't usually jump out at you but he had some nice plays on both sides of the puck. Really too bad that goal came off the board.
That blocker save by Keopple during the major penalty kill was an all timer. It deflected off of one of our defenders. How many times have we seen that puck go in over the years? Unreal reaction time by him. Glad he got that win. Huge night.
Hoping Hiscock is alright. Didn't like that he wasn't able to finish the game. He was out there in full uniform for the ceremony but he didn't play after that injury. Hopefully he'll be full strength by round two.
That was the type of team effort we have been looking for. A lot of little things to like. We are finally to the point of the season we have been waiting all year for.
Very nice write up. I feel the same way, down the line.
Quote from: Jim Hyla on March 01, 2026, 11:59:16 AMQuote from: Trotsky on February 28, 2026, 07:57:51 PMI just got into my house after 4 hours locked out. What'd I miss?
That there are digital locks nowadays?
I'm still wrapping my mind around email, Jim.
Quote from: VIEWfromK on March 01, 2026, 09:21:01 AMQuote from: RichH on February 28, 2026, 09:08:32 PMDuring this rough patch the last few weeks, we've seen a lot more "individual efforts" and fewer setup & passing plays for our scoring.
Stanley right there. Ryan skated in while the rest of the team stood behind. Even the Fisher goal taken away was a result of some Puck Hero moves.
I'm not saying I don't appreciate the efforts or any offense we can get, but it's been slowly eating at me that we aren't seeing as much of the clean passing plays that marked the first half. Better teams will bottle that solo shit up.
Did you want Ryan to do a drop pass on his goal? Or should Fisher have passed up a clear lane to the net? This season has mostly been about guys taking what they were given and not trying to force plays (until recently). I've seen enough attempted passes through three players when the better option was to shoot. The botched defensive assignments that lead to those golden opportunities are likely to dry up starting in Lake Placid but until then please keep making the play in front of you.
No no no, sorry sorry, sorry. Let me rephrase.
I'm not concerned about the goals we are getting. I'm concerned about the goals we *aren't* getting anymore.
We are getting a lot more breakaways and SH chances compared to previous teams. I'm quite pleased with that.
During the 1st period vs Clarkson, didn't it feel like we were controlling the game, but not really controlling play? It didn't feel like "it's only a matter of time before these chances go in" but rather "we better score soon or this game could get stolen." Instead of controlling possession in the offensive zone, we were chasing the puck a lot and expending energy just trying to keep it in. Nothing really got set up. Maybe credit the Clarkson defense last night for that.
I felt our play was just different and more dominant in the fall. The team play and passing game in the offensive zone was more in sync and we didn't have to have solo skates around 3 defenders.
The broadcast noted during the 2nd intermission that Clarkson had over 40 shot attempts while Cornell was in the 20s. Obviously a plus is how many blocked shots we piled up. The advanced metrics say that Clarkson had more expected goals last night, and that's how it felt to me.
No, of course I'm excited for Ryan's snipe, it was there for him and was executed beautifully! But we aren't seeing the nice crisp tic-tac-toe passing that was being run in the first part of the season anymore.
I meant to post this last night...
Anyone else notice that Clarkson's two backup goalies watched the game, dressed, from near a door at the scoreboard end of the rink instead of from the bench? (Photo attached.) As inexplicable as that was, keeping their helmets on was even more so! And there was only a chair for one of them, so while one used it, the other stood the entire game!
Quote from: andyw2100 on March 01, 2026, 03:08:08 PMI meant to post this last night...
Anyone else notice that Clarkson's two backup goalies watched the game, dressed, from near a door at the scoreboard end of the rink instead of from the bench? (Photo attached.) As inexplicable as that was, keeping their helmets on was even more so! And there was only a chair for one of them, so while one used it, the other stood the entire game!
I completely missed that! Wonder why that was. Reminds me of a couple of NHL rinks...
Quote from: Trotsky on February 28, 2026, 07:57:51 PMI just got into my house after 4 hours locked out. What'd I miss?
So -- why did she lock you out?
Quote from: sah67 on February 28, 2026, 09:12:25 PMOof: not sure how you give up a 2-on-0 while you're killing a penalty.
They had been doing a lot of lining up across the blue line and basically standing still. It was taking them a while to get back up to speed when Clarkson would approach the zone. Not sure why they were lining up instead of defending in layers. Once Clarkson broke through that line nobody could catch that guy. It was not a typical PK strategy for Cornell but a terrific read by Clarkson.
Next year we should just make a thread for weekly awards.
Guess who picked up Rookie of the Week honors? Someone who might be good at hockey... (https://x.com/CornellMHockey/status/2028485860715315422?s=20)
Quote from: stereax on March 01, 2026, 04:34:39 PMQuote from: andyw2100 on March 01, 2026, 03:08:08 PMI meant to post this last night...
Anyone else notice that Clarkson's two backup goalies watched the game, dressed, from near a door at the scoreboard end of the rink instead of from the bench? (Photo attached.) As inexplicable as that was, keeping their helmets on was even more so! And there was only a chair for one of them, so while one used it, the other stood the entire game!
I completely missed that! Wonder why that was. Reminds me of a couple of NHL rinks...
Back when we used to play in the Syracuse (Hockey) Invitational Tournament, the OnCenter benches were too short to accommodate the whole team (maybe the AHL didn't let you dress as many players as in college), so the backup goalies sat in the stands.
Quote from: jtwcornell91 on March 02, 2026, 11:13:35 AMQuote from: stereax on March 01, 2026, 04:34:39 PMQuote from: andyw2100 on March 01, 2026, 03:08:08 PMI meant to post this last night...
Anyone else notice that Clarkson's two backup goalies watched the game, dressed, from near a door at the scoreboard end of the rink instead of from the bench? (Photo attached.) As inexplicable as that was, keeping their helmets on was even more so! And there was only a chair for one of them, so while one used it, the other stood the entire game!
I completely missed that! Wonder why that was. Reminds me of a couple of NHL rinks...
Back when we used to play in the Syracuse (Hockey) Invitational Tournament, the OnCenter benches were too short to accommodate the whole team (maybe the AHL didn't let you dress as many players as in college), so the backup goalies sat in the stands.
Yeah - AHL lets you dress 18 skaters and 1 backup goalie. NCAA lets you dress 19 skaters and 2 backups.
Quote from: stereax on March 02, 2026, 11:14:32 AMQuote from: jtwcornell91 on March 02, 2026, 11:13:35 AMQuote from: stereax on March 01, 2026, 04:34:39 PMQuote from: andyw2100 on March 01, 2026, 03:08:08 PMI meant to post this last night...
Anyone else notice that Clarkson's two backup goalies watched the game, dressed, from near a door at the scoreboard end of the rink instead of from the bench? (Photo attached.) As inexplicable as that was, keeping their helmets on was even more so! And there was only a chair for one of them, so while one used it, the other stood the entire game!
I completely missed that! Wonder why that was. Reminds me of a couple of NHL rinks...
Back when we used to play in the Syracuse (Hockey) Invitational Tournament, the OnCenter benches were too short to accommodate the whole team (maybe the AHL didn't let you dress as many players as in college), so the backup goalies sat in the stands.
Yeah - AHL lets you dress 18 skaters and 1 backup goalie. NCAA lets you dress 19 skaters and 2 backups.
I kinda figured space was the issue. Just not sure why it was an issue for Clarkson and hasn't seemed to be an issue for any other teams or even for Clarkson in the past.
Quote from: andyw2100 on March 02, 2026, 11:18:15 AMQuote from: stereax on March 02, 2026, 11:14:32 AMQuote from: jtwcornell91 on March 02, 2026, 11:13:35 AMQuote from: stereax on March 01, 2026, 04:34:39 PMQuote from: andyw2100 on March 01, 2026, 03:08:08 PMI meant to post this last night...
Anyone else notice that Clarkson's two backup goalies watched the game, dressed, from near a door at the scoreboard end of the rink instead of from the bench? (Photo attached.) As inexplicable as that was, keeping their helmets on was even more so! And there was only a chair for one of them, so while one used it, the other stood the entire game!
I completely missed that! Wonder why that was. Reminds me of a couple of NHL rinks...
Back when we used to play in the Syracuse (Hockey) Invitational Tournament, the OnCenter benches were too short to accommodate the whole team (maybe the AHL didn't let you dress as many players as in college), so the backup goalies sat in the stands.
Yeah - AHL lets you dress 18 skaters and 1 backup goalie. NCAA lets you dress 19 skaters and 2 backups.
I kinda figured space was the issue. Just not sure why it was an issue for Clarkson and hasn't seemed to be an issue for any other teams or even for Clarkson in the past.
Look at the size of their coach. :o
Rule 9.4 (Equipment, Helmet and Face mask)
Backup goalkeepers must properly wear a goalkeeper helmet with wire cage to be in the bench area
PENALTY—Warning and bench minor if not corrected.
Quote from: The Rancor on March 02, 2026, 01:03:45 PMRule 9.4 (Equipment, Helmet and Face mask)
Backup goalkeepers must properly wear a goalkeeper helmet with wire cage to be in the bench area
PENALTY—Warning and bench minor if not corrected.
Yeah I was gonna say, our guys always wear their masks too on the bench.
Quote from: stereax on March 02, 2026, 01:30:25 PMQuote from: The Rancor on March 02, 2026, 01:03:45 PMRule 9.4 (Equipment, Helmet and Face mask)
Backup goalkeepers must properly wear a goalkeeper helmet with wire cage to be in the bench area
PENALTY—Warning and bench minor if not corrected.
Yeah I was gonna say, our guys always wear their masks too on the bench.
Yes, but these guys were not "in the bench area." They were behind the glass, near the old locker rooms. They literally did not step on the ice after warm-ups, until they participated in the handshake line. (I took that picture during the review of the Stanley major, which is why the door was open.)
Below is another picture, taken at a different time, to provide more perspective.
Quote from: andyw2100 on March 02, 2026, 01:57:43 PMQuote from: stereax on March 02, 2026, 01:30:25 PMQuote from: The Rancor on March 02, 2026, 01:03:45 PMRule 9.4 (Equipment, Helmet and Face mask)
Backup goalkeepers must properly wear a goalkeeper helmet with wire cage to be in the bench area
PENALTY—Warning and bench minor if not corrected.
Yeah I was gonna say, our guys always wear their masks too on the bench.
Yes, but these guys were not "in the bench area." They were behind the glass, near the old locker rooms. They literally did not step on the ice after warm-ups, until they participated in the handshake line. (I took that picture during the review of the Stanley major, which is why the door was open.)
Solidarity?
Well Clarkson did have that 6-8 dude who took up 2 spots. Watching him just casually step over the wall to get off the ice was funny.
Quote from: andyw2100 on March 02, 2026, 01:57:43 PMQuote from: stereax on March 02, 2026, 01:30:25 PMQuote from: The Rancor on March 02, 2026, 01:03:45 PMRule 9.4 (Equipment, Helmet and Face mask)
Backup goalkeepers must properly wear a goalkeeper helmet with wire cage to be in the bench area
PENALTY—Warning and bench minor if not corrected.
Yeah I was gonna say, our guys always wear their masks too on the bench.
Yes, but these guys were not "in the bench area." They were behind the glass, near the old locker rooms. They literally did not step on the ice after warm-ups, until they participated in the handshake line. (I took that picture during the review of the Stanley major, which is why the door was open.)
Below is another picture, taken at a different time, to provide more perspective.
A "full-kit wanker" chant would've been funny
Quote from: Weder on March 02, 2026, 02:27:50 PMQuote from: andyw2100 on March 02, 2026, 01:57:43 PMQuote from: stereax on March 02, 2026, 01:30:25 PMQuote from: The Rancor on March 02, 2026, 01:03:45 PMRule 9.4 (Equipment, Helmet and Face mask)
Backup goalkeepers must properly wear a goalkeeper helmet with wire cage to be in the bench area
PENALTY—Warning and bench minor if not corrected.
Yeah I was gonna say, our guys always wear their masks too on the bench.
Yes, but these guys were not "in the bench area." They were behind the glass, near the old locker rooms. They literally did not step on the ice after warm-ups, until they participated in the handshake line. (I took that picture during the review of the Stanley major, which is why the door was open.)
Below is another picture, taken at a different time, to provide more perspective.
A "full-kit wanker" chant would've been funny
Thinking more about it, I wonder if someone on their team may have been pranking them:
"Yeah, guys, even though you'll be off the ice you have to keep your helmets on, or we could get a bench minor. Sorry!"
I think it makes as much sense as anything else. There were literally thousands of people in Lynah much more likely to get hit in the head with a puck than either of them were!
Quote from: andyw2100 on March 02, 2026, 02:44:34 PMQuote from: Weder on March 02, 2026, 02:27:50 PMQuote from: andyw2100 on March 02, 2026, 01:57:43 PMQuote from: stereax on March 02, 2026, 01:30:25 PMQuote from: The Rancor on March 02, 2026, 01:03:45 PMRule 9.4 (Equipment, Helmet and Face mask)
Backup goalkeepers must properly wear a goalkeeper helmet with wire cage to be in the bench area
PENALTY—Warning and bench minor if not corrected.
Yeah I was gonna say, our guys always wear their masks too on the bench.
Yes, but these guys were not "in the bench area." They were behind the glass, near the old locker rooms. They literally did not step on the ice after warm-ups, until they participated in the handshake line. (I took that picture during the review of the Stanley major, which is why the door was open.)
Below is another picture, taken at a different time, to provide more perspective.
A "full-kit wanker" chant would've been funny
Thinking more about it, I wonder if someone on their team may have been pranking them:
"Yeah, guys, even though you'll be off the ice you have to keep your helmets on, or we could get a bench minor. Sorry!"
I think it makes as much sense as anything else. There were literally thousands of people in Lynah much more likely to get hit in the head with a puck than either of them were!
Technically, there is a bench there, right?
Quote from: Weder on March 02, 2026, 03:13:44 PMQuote from: andyw2100 on March 02, 2026, 02:44:34 PMQuote from: Weder on March 02, 2026, 02:27:50 PMQuote from: andyw2100 on March 02, 2026, 01:57:43 PMQuote from: stereax on March 02, 2026, 01:30:25 PMQuote from: The Rancor on March 02, 2026, 01:03:45 PMRule 9.4 (Equipment, Helmet and Face mask)
Backup goalkeepers must properly wear a goalkeeper helmet with wire cage to be in the bench area
PENALTY—Warning and bench minor if not corrected.
Yeah I was gonna say, our guys always wear their masks too on the bench.
Yes, but these guys were not "in the bench area." They were behind the glass, near the old locker rooms. They literally did not step on the ice after warm-ups, until they participated in the handshake line. (I took that picture during the review of the Stanley major, which is why the door was open.)
Below is another picture, taken at a different time, to provide more perspective.
A "full-kit wanker" chant would've been funny
Thinking more about it, I wonder if someone on their team may have been pranking them:
"Yeah, guys, even though you'll be off the ice you have to keep your helmets on, or we could get a bench minor. Sorry!"
I think it makes as much sense as anything else. There were literally thousands of people in Lynah much more likely to get hit in the head with a puck than either of them were!
Technically, there is a bench there, right?
Actually I don't think so. It looked like one of them was sitting on a chair (you can see part of it in the first picture) and the other one is standing.
Quote from: andyw2100 on March 02, 2026, 04:23:14 PMQuote from: Weder on March 02, 2026, 03:13:44 PMQuote from: andyw2100 on March 02, 2026, 02:44:34 PMQuote from: Weder on March 02, 2026, 02:27:50 PMQuote from: andyw2100 on March 02, 2026, 01:57:43 PMQuote from: stereax on March 02, 2026, 01:30:25 PMQuote from: The Rancor on March 02, 2026, 01:03:45 PMRule 9.4 (Equipment, Helmet and Face mask)
Backup goalkeepers must properly wear a goalkeeper helmet with wire cage to be in the bench area
PENALTY—Warning and bench minor if not corrected.
Yeah I was gonna say, our guys always wear their masks too on the bench.
Yes, but these guys were not "in the bench area." They were behind the glass, near the old locker rooms. They literally did not step on the ice after warm-ups, until they participated in the handshake line. (I took that picture during the review of the Stanley major, which is why the door was open.)
Below is another picture, taken at a different time, to provide more perspective.
A "full-kit wanker" chant would've been funny
Thinking more about it, I wonder if someone on their team may have been pranking them:
"Yeah, guys, even though you'll be off the ice you have to keep your helmets on, or we could get a bench minor. Sorry!"
I think it makes as much sense as anything else. There were literally thousands of people in Lynah much more likely to get hit in the head with a puck than either of them were!
Technically, there is a bench there, right?
Actually I don't think so. It looked like one of them was sitting on a chair (you can see part of it in the first picture) and the other one is standing.
Huh, maybe they took it out but I thought there was a fold-up bench along those boards. I suppose it would've been easier not to use it for someone in full goalie equipment.
They are "on the bench" by extension, and if on the GameDay roster, they must be in full uniform, which includes protective gear, regardless of where 'the bench' physically exists.
Jack O'Brien article by McNally for the Sun. (https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/03/jack-obrien-hockey-journey-perseverance-feature?utm_source=Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=61ab85d83a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_10_26_03_37_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_08b5503d55-61ab85d83a-380811373)
...Every time she does a deep dive on a player, I end up wanting to run through a WALL for that player.
Yes! Sounds like a great kid. Easy to root for the "stars," easier to root for the glue guys like Jack. Great stuff. As a parent, some of those stories made me well up. The wake up call, the long trips, the encouraging him to overcome the fear of skating.
Quote from: stereax on March 03, 2026, 01:04:08 PMJack O'Brien article by McNally for the Sun. (https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/03/jack-obrien-hockey-journey-perseverance-feature?utm_source=Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=61ab85d83a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_10_26_03_37_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_08b5503d55-61ab85d83a-380811373)
...Every time she does a deep dive on a player, I end up wanting to run through a WALL for that player.
This is a terrific article by Jane, it really captures something that we fans often miss about how a team becomes good.
I love how the article highlights the role of "practice players" - the guys who may not dress every game but are still essential to the program. Even when you aren't playing in games, your job is to make the starters better in practice. That's the hidden engine of a successful team.
O'Brien seems like a tremendous example to the rest of the team about how to approach your role. The story about learning to play forward: instead of sulking about ice time, he leaned into doing what the coaches needed. And that's why players like him end up being so respected inside a program: and why he becomes a captain.
Reading this piece, it's hard not to think O'Brien will be very successful after Cornell as well. The traits that come through — perseverance, adaptability, humility, and commitment to the group — are exactly the ones that translate beyond hockey. Anyone who can spend years mastering a role, working hard even when the spotlight isn't on him, and helping others succeed is going to do well in whatever comes next.
Quote from: stereax on March 03, 2026, 01:04:08 PMJack O'Brien article by McNally for the Sun. (https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/03/jack-obrien-hockey-journey-perseverance-feature?utm_source=Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=61ab85d83a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_10_26_03_37_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_08b5503d55-61ab85d83a-380811373)
...Every time she does a deep dive on a player, I end up wanting to run through a WALL for that player.
i did not expect to get to the article and see that jack o'brien's dad is taller in sneakers than jack
in skates.
Quote from: ugarte on March 04, 2026, 03:08:45 PMQuote from: stereax on March 03, 2026, 01:04:08 PMJack O'Brien article by McNally for the Sun. (https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/03/jack-obrien-hockey-journey-perseverance-feature?utm_source=Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=61ab85d83a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_10_26_03_37_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_08b5503d55-61ab85d83a-380811373)
...Every time she does a deep dive on a player, I end up wanting to run through a WALL for that player.
i did not expect to get to the article and see that jack o'brien's dad is taller in sneakers than jack in skates.
I vaguely noticed that on senior night but didn't really pay attention to it.
Holy crap.
Quote from: ugarte on March 04, 2026, 03:08:45 PMQuote from: stereax on March 03, 2026, 01:04:08 PMJack O'Brien article by McNally for the Sun. (https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/03/jack-obrien-hockey-journey-perseverance-feature?utm_source=Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=61ab85d83a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_10_26_03_37_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_08b5503d55-61ab85d83a-380811373)
...Every time she does a deep dive on a player, I end up wanting to run through a WALL for that player.
i did not expect to get to the article and see that jack o'brien's dad is taller in sneakers than jack in skates.
His mother's genes won that battle.
Quote from: scoop85 on March 04, 2026, 05:18:13 PMQuote from: ugarte on March 04, 2026, 03:08:45 PMQuote from: stereax on March 03, 2026, 01:04:08 PMJack O'Brien article by McNally for the Sun. (https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/03/jack-obrien-hockey-journey-perseverance-feature?utm_source=Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=61ab85d83a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_10_26_03_37_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_08b5503d55-61ab85d83a-380811373)
...Every time she does a deep dive on a player, I end up wanting to run through a WALL for that player.
i did not expect to get to the article and see that jack o'brien's dad is taller in sneakers than jack in skates.
His mother's genes won that battle.
His mom is like five feet tall 😭 dad won out... mostly.
Quote from: Snowball on March 03, 2026, 11:21:02 PMQuote from: stereax on March 03, 2026, 01:04:08 PMJack O'Brien article by McNally for the Sun. (https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/03/jack-obrien-hockey-journey-perseverance-feature?utm_source=Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=61ab85d83a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_10_26_03_37_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_08b5503d55-61ab85d83a-380811373)
...Every time she does a deep dive on a player, I end up wanting to run through a WALL for that player.
This is a terrific article by Jane, it really captures something that we fans often miss about how a team becomes good.
I love how the article highlights the role of "practice players" - the guys who may not dress every game but are still essential to the program. Even when you aren't playing in games, your job is to make the starters better in practice. That's the hidden engine of a successful team.
O'Brien seems like a tremendous example to the rest of the team about how to approach your role. The story about learning to play forward: instead of sulking about ice time, he leaned into doing what the coaches needed. And that's why players like him end up being so respected inside a program: and why he becomes a captain.
Reading this piece, it's hard not to think O'Brien will be very successful after Cornell as well. The traits that come through — perseverance, adaptability, humility, and commitment to the group — are exactly the ones that translate beyond hockey. Anyone who can spend years mastering a role, working hard even when the spotlight isn't on him, and helping others succeed is going to do well in whatever comes next.
Agreed. This makes me wonder how, in the new transfer portal/NIL era, this might change for teams. Does NIL money and quick transferring send a message to the O'Briens that they aren't valued as much in the sport? And if so, will they give up faster? Or does it make a coach at a program that is second-tier (in terms of recruiting) value them even more and lean into them harder because that's the strategy that will bring the most success when you can't recruit/keep the big stars?
Quote from: stereax on March 04, 2026, 05:45:26 PMQuote from: scoop85 on March 04, 2026, 05:18:13 PMQuote from: ugarte on March 04, 2026, 03:08:45 PMQuote from: stereax on March 03, 2026, 01:04:08 PMJack O'Brien article by McNally for the Sun. (https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/03/jack-obrien-hockey-journey-perseverance-feature?utm_source=Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=61ab85d83a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_10_26_03_37_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_08b5503d55-61ab85d83a-380811373)
...Every time she does a deep dive on a player, I end up wanting to run through a WALL for that player.
i did not expect to get to the article and see that jack o'brien's dad is taller in sneakers than jack in skates.
His mother's genes won that battle.
His mom is like five feet tall 😭 dad won out... mostly.
depends on how well his dad can skate
Quote from: pjd8 on March 04, 2026, 06:32:51 PMQuote from: Snowball on March 03, 2026, 11:21:02 PMQuote from: stereax on March 03, 2026, 01:04:08 PMJack O'Brien article by McNally for the Sun. (https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/03/jack-obrien-hockey-journey-perseverance-feature?utm_source=Daily+Newsletter&utm_campaign=61ab85d83a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_10_26_03_37_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_08b5503d55-61ab85d83a-380811373)
...Every time she does a deep dive on a player, I end up wanting to run through a WALL for that player.
This is a terrific article by Jane, it really captures something that we fans often miss about how a team becomes good.
I love how the article highlights the role of "practice players" - the guys who may not dress every game but are still essential to the program. Even when you aren't playing in games, your job is to make the starters better in practice. That's the hidden engine of a successful team.
O'Brien seems like a tremendous example to the rest of the team about how to approach your role. The story about learning to play forward: instead of sulking about ice time, he leaned into doing what the coaches needed. And that's why players like him end up being so respected inside a program: and why he becomes a captain.
Reading this piece, it's hard not to think O'Brien will be very successful after Cornell as well. The traits that come through — perseverance, adaptability, humility, and commitment to the group — are exactly the ones that translate beyond hockey. Anyone who can spend years mastering a role, working hard even when the spotlight isn't on him, and helping others succeed is going to do well in whatever comes next.
Agreed. This makes me wonder how, in the new transfer portal/NIL era, this might change for teams. Does NIL money and quick transferring send a message to the O'Briens that they aren't valued as much in the sport? And if so, will they give up faster? Or does it make a coach at a program that is second-tier (in terms of recruiting) value them even more and lean into them harder because that's the strategy that will bring the most success when you can't recruit/keep the big stars?
I'd like to think it's the latter.