USCHO lists game time as 6 pm ET Friday.
https://www.uscho.com/gameday/division-i-men/2026-03-13
Quote from: Trotsky on March 08, 2026, 09:00:54 PMUSCHO lists game time as 6 pm ET Friday.
https://www.uscho.com/gameday/division-i-men/2026-03-13
Perhaps an issue related to us having set the clocks forward an hour earlier today?
Edit: Cornell's site shows 7:00 PM game time.
Ticket sales opened a few minutes ago and the majority of seats are already bought.
Quote from: Iceberg on March 09, 2026, 10:05:22 AMTicket sales opened a few minutes ago and the majority of seats are already bought.
10:27 check in and there's like... maybe 50 seats left? Most of which are in the curve or O. Thank christ the playoff tickets are included with season ones this year.
Quote from: stereax on March 09, 2026, 10:28:36 AMQuote from: Iceberg on March 09, 2026, 10:05:22 AMTicket sales opened a few minutes ago and the majority of seats are already bought.
10:27 check in and there's like... maybe 50 seats left? Most of which are in the curve or O. Thank christ the playoff tickets are included with season ones this year.
At 10:15 there was 1 seat friday and 0 saturday. Then more tickets either got released or carts timed out. I see about 100 Friday and 25 Saturday now.
Harvard draw for tickets is still pretty solid. Normally Sat is the one day thats sold for these playoffs.
Games like a Harvard home playoff series are what turns raw recruits into Lynah Faithful Lifers.
I was mortally infected because of the 1986 ECAC playoff run.
A full and fully engaged crowd is how the hockey fan culture is created and perpetuated. All those memories the keeeds are making with their friends, with Cornell hockey as the lynch pin.
Quote from: Trotsky on March 09, 2026, 02:10:51 PMGames like a Harvard home playoff series are what turns raw recruits into Lynah Faithful Lifers.
I was mortally infected because of the 1986 ECAC playoff run.
A full and fully engaged crowd is how the hockey fan culture is created and perpetuated. All those memories the keeeds are making with their friends, with Cornell hockey as the lynch pin.
This guy was public enemy number one for the 2000 playoff series.
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2000/2/3/the-v-spot-cornell-sucks-pthis/
Quote from: Chris '03 on March 09, 2026, 02:19:27 PMQuote from: Trotsky on March 09, 2026, 02:10:51 PMGames like a Harvard home playoff series are what turns raw recruits into Lynah Faithful Lifers.
I was mortally infected because of the 1986 ECAC playoff run.
A full and fully engaged crowd is how the hockey fan culture is created and perpetuated. All those memories the keeeds are making with their friends, with Cornell hockey as the lynch pin.
This guy was public enemy number one for the 2000 playoff series.
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2000/2/3/the-v-spot-cornell-sucks-pthis/
And here's what he's up to today: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-volonnino-154b2287/
Quote from: Chris '03 on March 09, 2026, 02:19:27 PMQuote from: Trotsky on March 09, 2026, 02:10:51 PMGames like a Harvard home playoff series are what turns raw recruits into Lynah Faithful Lifers.
I was mortally infected because of the 1986 ECAC playoff run.
A full and fully engaged crowd is how the hockey fan culture is created and perpetuated. All those memories the keeeds are making with their friends, with Cornell hockey as the lynch pin.
This guy was public enemy number one for the 2000 playoff series.
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2000/2/3/the-v-spot-cornell-sucks-pthis/
How do I know that was written in 2000? The reference to the Rock at the height of his popularity in the WWF (thank goodness for Youtube) and the last paragraph, which would never get past the editor in any publication today, I'm sure
The last time they were off this long they returned to win five straight. The stakes are higher now but I'm looking for a streak of six to eight straight this time
Never lose again.
I have come around somewhat on the benefits of being paired vs Harvard, given the excitement that it has generated on campus. In a year of extremely weak attendance (by Cornell hockey standards), it's nice to finish off the season with strong crowds.
And I do think we match up well against Harvard, who is lacking the high-end skill to fit their north-south style of hockey.
With that said, Colgate would clearly be an easier matchup in my eyes.
Quote from: BearLover on March 12, 2026, 01:54:32 PMI have come around somewhat on the benefits of being paired vs Harvard, given the excitement that it has generated on campus. In a year of extremely weak attendance (by Cornell hockey standards), it's nice to finish off the season with strong crowds.
And I do think we match up well against Harvard, who is lacking the high-end skill to fit their north-south style of hockey.
With that said, Colgate would clearly be an easier matchup in my eyes.
I don't know Harvard has been pretty meh all year. Barely got by St Lawrence last week. My money is on Union rolling over Princeton and then taking down Quinnipiac in the semis. Hopefully we are on the other side of that final and I think come out on top.
Bummed that I can't swing the trip up this weekend, these quarterfinal best of threes are my favorites. Annual March rite. Oh well, next year.
Sounds like parking will be crazy with everything going on tonight - I plan to arrive early
LET'S GO RED!!
Quote from: Pghas on March 12, 2026, 07:49:51 PMQuote from: BearLover on March 12, 2026, 01:54:32 PMI have come around somewhat on the benefits of being paired vs Harvard, given the excitement that it has generated on campus. In a year of extremely weak attendance (by Cornell hockey standards), it's nice to finish off the season with strong crowds.
And I do think we match up well against Harvard, who is lacking the high-end skill to fit their north-south style of hockey.
With that said, Colgate would clearly be an easier matchup in my eyes.
I don't know Harvard has been pretty meh all year. Barely got by St Lawrence last week. My money is on Union rolling over Princeton and then taking down Quinnipiac in the semis. Hopefully we are on the other side of that final and I think come out on top.
This is my view and hope too: Union has been a beast lately.
There has been some catastrophizing about Cornell getting swept. That seems optimistic... for Harvard.
If there's any sweeping going on at Lynah, it'll be Cornell sweeping Harvard off the ice — just as soon as the fish are clear.
Let's Go Red!
It's a good day to beat Harvard.
Will Stereax have a nice birthday sign ready for Long's birthday??
Or is it Caron Ryan that she favors?? I can't remember
📧 Know Before You Go
Men's Ice Hockey ECAC Quarterfinals vs. Harvard
Cornell Hockey Fans,
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Rink Policies & Fan Conduct
The Men's Ice Hockey ECAC Quarterfinals are some of the most anticipated contests of the season, and we look forward to an incredible atmosphere inside Lynah.
Fans are reminded of the following policies:
There is a zero-tolerance policy regarding bringing fish into Lynah Rink.
Throwing objects onto the ice before, during, or after the game will result in immediate ejection.
Any disruption to play caused by items thrown onto the ice may also result in a delay of game penalty assessed to Cornell.
Profanity or abusive behavior toward participants, officials, or fellow fans may result in removal from the venue.
Quote from: fastforward on March 13, 2026, 11:30:57 AMWill Stereax have a nice birthday sign ready for Long's birthday??
Or is it Caron Ryan that she favors?? I can't remember
The joke is, and always has been, Caton Ryan is good at hockey.
I think the Rayhill jersey guy will probably have a couple of signs floating around. I'm a little too high up and not artistically inclined enough, haha!
Quote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 12:10:29 PMFans are reminded of the following policies:
There is a zero-tolerance policy regarding bringing fish into Lynah Rink.
Throwing objects onto the ice before, during, or after the game will result in immediate ejection.
Any disruption to play caused by items thrown onto the ice may also result in a delay of game penalty assessed to Cornell.
Profanity or abusive behavior toward participants, officials, or fellow fans may result in removal from the venue.
I'm sure this is mostly aimed at the fish cleanup and the "f- you Harvard" chants (which, we can do better, "UMass Cambridge" is right there) - do y'all think this applies to the newspapers too?
(Also, please imagine with me the absolute cinema if Veilleux scores.)
Quote from: Iceberg on March 09, 2026, 04:25:33 PMQuote from: Chris '03 on March 09, 2026, 02:19:27 PMQuote from: Trotsky on March 09, 2026, 02:10:51 PMGames like a Harvard home playoff series are what turns raw recruits into Lynah Faithful Lifers.
I was mortally infected because of the 1986 ECAC playoff run.
A full and fully engaged crowd is how the hockey fan culture is created and perpetuated. All those memories the keeeds are making with their friends, with Cornell hockey as the lynch pin.
This guy was public enemy number one for the 2000 playoff series.
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2000/2/3/the-v-spot-cornell-sucks-pthis/
How do I know that was written in 2000? The reference to the Rock at the height of his popularity in the WWF (thank goodness for Youtube) and the last paragraph, which would never get past the editor in any publication today, I'm sure
I liked his follow-up article better.
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2000/2/7/the-v-spot-killer-cornell-pif/
Quote from: DisplacedCornellian on March 13, 2026, 12:29:58 PMQuote from: Iceberg on March 09, 2026, 04:25:33 PMQuote from: Chris '03 on March 09, 2026, 02:19:27 PMQuote from: Trotsky on March 09, 2026, 02:10:51 PMGames like a Harvard home playoff series are what turns raw recruits into Lynah Faithful Lifers.
I was mortally infected because of the 1986 ECAC playoff run.
A full and fully engaged crowd is how the hockey fan culture is created and perpetuated. All those memories the keeeds are making with their friends, with Cornell hockey as the lynch pin.
This guy was public enemy number one for the 2000 playoff series.
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2000/2/3/the-v-spot-cornell-sucks-pthis/
How do I know that was written in 2000? The reference to the Rock at the height of his popularity in the WWF (thank goodness for Youtube) and the last paragraph, which would never get past the editor in any publication today, I'm sure
I liked his follow-up article better.
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2000/2/7/the-v-spot-killer-cornell-pif/
But as Cornell was putting the nail in Harvard's coffin on the ice, a group of students did the same off of it. A bunch of Big Red kids had painted their stomachs with "JR Sucks!", an extremely inaccurate, but humorous attack on senior netminder J.R. Prestifilippo.
After Cornell's fifth goal, Mazzoleni felt it was unfair to leave Prestifilippo in the game any longer. Junior backup Oli Jonas was immediately greeted with cheers of "Safety Sieve." However, these intrepid Cornellians convinced a few of their buddies to bare their gaunt chests and had a "Jonas Sucks!" painted in less than two minutes.I'm sorry... WHAT
QuoteBut as Cornell was putting the nail in Harvard's coffin on the ice, a group of students did the same off of it. A bunch of Big Red kids had painted their stomachs with "JR Sucks!", an extremely inaccurate, but humorous attack on senior netminder J.R. Prestifilippo.
After Cornell's fifth goal, Mazzoleni felt it was unfair to leave Prestifilippo in the game any longer. Junior backup Oli Jonas was immediately greeted with cheers of "Safety Sieve." However, these intrepid Cornellians convinced a few of their buddies to bare their gaunt chests and had a "Jonas Sucks!" painted in less than two minutes.
I'm sorry... WHAT
True story. The R in JR was quickly adjusted to an A and the group recruited three more to be O, N, and S. It was easily one of the proudest moments I've ever witnessed as a Lynah Faithful. I have photos somewhere - not sure whether I can still dig them up.
Quote from: DisplacedCornellian on March 13, 2026, 12:29:58 PMQuote from: Iceberg on March 09, 2026, 04:25:33 PMQuote from: Chris '03 on March 09, 2026, 02:19:27 PMQuote from: Trotsky on March 09, 2026, 02:10:51 PMGames like a Harvard home playoff series are what turns raw recruits into Lynah Faithful Lifers.
I was mortally infected because of the 1986 ECAC playoff run.
A full and fully engaged crowd is how the hockey fan culture is created and perpetuated. All those memories the keeeds are making with their friends, with Cornell hockey as the lynch pin.
This guy was public enemy number one for the 2000 playoff series.
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2000/2/3/the-v-spot-cornell-sucks-pthis/
How do I know that was written in 2000? The reference to the Rock at the height of his popularity in the WWF (thank goodness for Youtube) and the last paragraph, which would never get past the editor in any publication today, I'm sure
I liked his follow-up article better.
https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2000/2/7/the-v-spot-killer-cornell-pif/
[By the way, thanks to those kind Cornellians who responded with the chicken story. Extra gratitude to those who subscribed me to every pornographic email mailing list on the web.]
Ok, who's going to fess up to this hilarity?
Before doors are even open, we've got people all over the A area outside the rink, spilling down the stairs and ramp. Let's fuckin' go.
Amount of Law Students I Have Successfully Recognized And Yapped With: 2(??)
A couple of the door people are already trying to make sure everyone "stays in their sections tonight". Ooh boy.
There's a guy in section B with signs: "It's all your fault" (with a sieve), "Crimson = Dark Red", "CourWALLyer" 😂
Quote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 12:38:09 PMBut as Cornell was putting the nail in Harvard's coffin on the ice, a group of students did the same off of it. A bunch of Big Red kids had painted their stomachs with "JR Sucks!", an extremely inaccurate, but humorous attack on senior netminder J.R. Prestifilippo.
Fun fact: I met JR a few years later. A
very New Jersey guy; stereax would have liked him.
He was very upbeat about his college hockey life and told me he loved playing at Lynah and said he always wished Harvard had "even a handful" of "the fans that fill your whole barn every night."
He said far and away Cornell was the entire team's favorite place to play, including at home, and that they respected Cornell and its hockey community, and thought that we were the pinnacle of what college hockey should be.
So that is nice and also fuck Harvard Let's Go Red!!!
Quote from: Trotsky on March 13, 2026, 06:16:11 PMQuote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 12:38:09 PMBut as Cornell was putting the nail in Harvard's coffin on the ice, a group of students did the same off of it. A bunch of Big Red kids had painted their stomachs with "JR Sucks!", an extremely inaccurate, but humorous attack on senior netminder J.R. Prestifilippo.
Fun fact: I met JR a few years later. A very New Jersey guy; stereax would have liked him.
He was very upbeat about his college hockey life and told me he loved playing at Lynah and said he always wished Harvard had "even a handful" of "the fans that fill your whole barn every night."
He said far and away Cornell was the entire team's favorite place to play, including at home, and that they respected Cornell and its hockey community, and thought that we were the pinnacle of what college hockey should be.
So that is nice and also fuck Harvard Let's Go Red!!!
I do love my Jersey boys. Too bad he's from Harvard :')
LGR!!!
What are the chances we see a few fish tonight?
Quote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 06:19:02 PMI do love my Jersey boys.
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Gorski in. HISCOCK IN. Arseneault in.
Quote from: imafrshmn on March 13, 2026, 06:24:24 PMWhat are the chances we see a few fish tonight?
-- John Jacob Astor IV
The amount of effort Courns puts into warmups is something I aspire to.
If I'm reading rushes right -
10-14-12
28-38-17
21-09-18
22-15-19
04-05
06-27
03-16
ES 02
30 in net
Quote from: Trotsky on March 13, 2026, 06:24:33 PMQuote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 06:19:02 PMI do love my Jersey boys.
(https://media.gq.com/photos/558449b709f0bee5644393b1/master/w_2048%2Cc_limit/style-2010-10-jersey-shore-jersey-shore-guys-before_628.jpg)
Not those.
Speaking of, does anyone know if the pregame video they show on the scoreboard is available on youtube or something?
"YOU ARE BALD!"
Quote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 06:51:57 PM"YOU ARE BALD!"
Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.
(https://cornellhockeywaft.weebly.com/uploads/1/3/2/1/13214212/181882794.jpg?299)
When even C is mostly full...
Not panicking. I'm sure ESPN+ will kick in... Not panicking.
So far, Harvard is playing like their season is on the line.
Harvard grabbing it by the balls. VERY aggressive.
Quote from: Trotsky on March 13, 2026, 07:08:58 PMHarvard grabbing it by the balls. VERY aggressive.
Let them tire.
We can't count.
The lighting on TV is weirder than usual. There seem to be spotlights behind each goal line, and neither goal is in any of them.
Of course we take a TMM.
Penalty killed.
Harvard's D looks slow and shaky. Not impressed by their puck management under pressure
Quote from: RichH on March 13, 2026, 07:13:09 PMThe lighting on TV is weirder than usual. There seem to be spotlights behind each goal line, and neither goal is in any of them.
Super dark from a distance; looks great up close.
Great shift by the Gio line.
Quote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 07:13:15 PMOf course we take a TMM.
Math department has sucked (https://ivy-league-colleges.com/mathematics) lately.
1-0, them.
Harvard's dads could put together a great team.
Too bad their sons suck this much.
Quote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 07:13:15 PMOf course we take a TMM.
(https://i.postimg.cc/G2whyCDz/img-1-1773443888020.jpg)
No angle. Fluky goal.
The Major line is EXCELLENT tonight.
Gio always thinking goal. In a tepid cauldron of caution he boils with gloriously poor impulse control.
Quote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 07:26:28 PMThe Major line is EXCELLENT tonight.
Yes. Very much so.
Quote from: RichH on March 13, 2026, 07:22:12 PMHarvard's dads could put together a great team.
Too bad their sons suck this much.
After hearing more from Jason about the parents, it's rather perfect since Harvard's unofficial motto is "Do you know who my father is?"
Waterbug DeSantis.
Quote from: RichH on March 13, 2026, 07:31:43 PMQuote from: RichH on March 13, 2026, 07:22:12 PMHarvard's dads could put together a great team.
Too bad their sons suck this much.
After hearing more from Jason about the parents, it's rather perfect since Harvard's unofficial motto is "Do you know who my father is?"
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This game is giving me anxiety :o
Well, down 1 to end the first. Not ideal. Feels like we're a little shaky after the time off. Hopefully long change can spark the team.
feel like the puck keeps going our sticks when we have an opportunity to carry with open space. really frustrating.
O'Brien is the happy version of Richmond from The IT Crowd.
It's not very often Harvard out-hits us, but they are really laying our guys out left and right.
LUKE ASHTON
A few good solo efforts but no coordination yet.
Quote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 08:03:34 PMLUKE ASHTON
You're a bit ahead. Give us a couple seconds. :-)
Or pause reality.
How the hell do you watch AND post so fast????
Quote from: Trotsky on March 13, 2026, 08:04:42 PMQuote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 08:03:34 PMLUKE ASHTON
You're a bit ahead. Give us a couple seconds. :-)
Or pause reality.
If you're at Lynah in person, your first move should be to savor and celebrate, not to reach for this wretched forum. But that's just me.
The goal definitely seems to have woken them up a bit.
Quote from: RichH on March 13, 2026, 08:08:48 PMQuote from: Trotsky on March 13, 2026, 08:04:42 PMQuote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 08:03:34 PMLUKE ASHTON
You're a bit ahead. Give us a couple seconds. :-)
Or pause reality.
If you're at Lynah in person, your first move should be to savor and celebrate, not to reach for this wretched forum. But that's just me.
I celebrate while typing here 💜 am talented at multitasking!
Quote from: fastforward on March 13, 2026, 08:07:44 PMHow the hell do you watch AND post so fast????
I'm 21 and have the texting speed of a lemur on cocaine
Quote from: sah67 on March 13, 2026, 08:09:11 PMThe goal definitely seems to have woken them up a bit.
Something needed to
Clarkson up on Q, 1-0. And outshooting them 18-7!
Quote from: Trotsky on March 13, 2026, 08:12:43 PMClarkson up on Q, 1-0. And outshooting them 18-7!
Holy shit!
Clarkson up 1-0, outshooting Q 18-7
Castagna to the box for... being tripped into Courns?
Quote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 08:14:31 PMCastagna to the box for... being tripped into Courns?
Hooking, as per Arthur.
The box
Out of it
Stay
Well, a Crimson goes to the box now.
WHAT A SAVE COURNS
Dryden Award, motherfucker!
1-2. Cato gets a break, Gio takes a spill on the ice getting the pass, 2v1 the other way. Fuck.
Ugh Gio's biggest blown tire ever leads to an awful shortie
Quote from: RichH on March 13, 2026, 08:19:38 PMUgh Gio's biggest blown tire ever leads to an awful shortie
Probably the fifth blown tire today.
Big Red Wake-up call
Quote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 08:18:27 PM1-2. Cato gets a break, Gio takes a spill on the ice getting the pass, 2v1 the other way. Fuck.
Boner killer
Kraft is a demon.
Quote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 08:21:15 PMQuote from: RichH on March 13, 2026, 08:19:38 PMUgh Gio's biggest blown tire ever leads to an awful shortie
Probably the fifth blown tire today.
Veilleux's coulda been bad too.
Punch to the head now a valid check. Good to know.
Quote from: Trotsky on March 13, 2026, 08:21:47 PMKraft is a demon.
Just like a Timex
Takes a lickin and keeps on tickin
Quote from: Trotsky on March 13, 2026, 08:22:55 PMPunch to the head now a valid check. Good to know.
The entire rink was up in arms about that.
D'oh!
Played well after the go ahead goal. We can take control of this in the third.
Guy behind me seems to think my seat is his footrest. Crammed awkwardly in 11. Do I shove my elbow into that spot under his knee to get him to move?
(Note, I'm not actually gonna do this. But dude.)
Quote from: Al DeFlorio on March 13, 2026, 08:13:46 PMClarkson up 1-0, outshooting Q 18-7
Now shots are listed 28-7.
After 2, Clarkson outshooting Q... 28-7?
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Princeton up on the unstoppable Union steamrollers 3-0
Quote from: Trotsky on March 13, 2026, 08:30:15 PMAfter 2, Clarkson outshooting Q... 28-7?
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even my BU friend messaged me like "wtf is going on in the ecac"
Quote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 08:28:24 PMGuy behind me seems to think my seat is his footrest. Crammed awkwardly in 11. Do I shove my elbow into that spot under his knee to get him to move?
(Note, I'm not actually gonna do this. But dude.)
Step 1. Tell him nicely.
Step 2 (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6l76P8qO_E4?feature=share).
Dartmouth goes ahead of Colgate 2-1 after 2, scoring on a pp in the final minute.
I already trust Caton Ryan the way I trusted Gabe Seger.
The kid's still a freshman.
LOL. Of the 5 guys on the ice, anyone take that shot but O'Brien.
Maybe of the 6.
Quote from: Trotsky on March 13, 2026, 08:44:14 PMI already trust Caton Ryan the way I trusted Gabe Seger.
The kid's still a freshman.
How did you trust Gabe Seger?
Quite a noticeable lack of scrums and other post-whistle nonsense in this game, especially compared to the last few games of the regular season.
Quote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 08:46:14 PMQuote from: Trotsky on March 13, 2026, 08:44:14 PMI already trust Caton Ryan the way I trusted Gabe Seger.
The kid's still a freshman.
How did you trust Gabe Seger?
Like I trust the wealthy to never be punished.
Being lulled a little to sleep here. We need something to wake up. A hit, a rush, a breakaway, a power play, something.
Uppercutting one of our guys after the play is ok now.
every time I hear the phrase "be in the classroom at a really high level" I wince
Quote from: ugarte on March 13, 2026, 09:03:28 PMevery time I hear the phrase "be in the classroom at a really high level" I wince
I know like are you sitting in the rafters or something?
Plenty of effort. Just need some shape.
"Lumbering."
no structure at all. both teams look like they're trying to chase a cheerio down the drain with the faucet
Quote from: sah67 on March 13, 2026, 08:46:45 PMQuite a noticeable lack of scrums and other post-whistle nonsense in this game, especially compared to the last few games of the regular season.
On the other hand, refs have probably missed a few hooks on Harvard
And ENG for Sucks.
oof
I can't put down what I'm thinking
I'd get booted
The goalie gets an assist. Lmao.
There's something about a 200 foot EN goal that feels disgusting
Well executed game plan by Harvard. Let's win two.
Quote from: imafrshmn on March 13, 2026, 09:15:31 PMThere's something about a 200 foot EN goal that feels disgusting
< Mitch Gillam has entered the chat. >
Curious if everyone here is still thrilled that we got Harvard instead of Colgate (currently getting clobbered by Dartmouth)
Quote from: Trotsky on March 13, 2026, 09:16:52 PMWell executed game plan by Harvard. Let's win two.
Remind me never to speak again.
Clarkson up 3-0 in the last minute.
Dartmouth and Princeton up big.
Based on game sheet Kraft had 7 SOG
Too bad he couldn't connect-he was sure trying
Harvard simply outplayed CU tonight.
They protected the shooting lane in front of Charette very well.
They also owned the neutral zone IMO.
Kraft and Walsh played inspired.
Casty was over the place but unfortunately he also shot all over the place. Never seen him so inaccurate.
The thing is like, everyone had great individual efforts. Don't think I saw anyone's play I disliked. Just... the team couldn't get more than 1 in.
Quote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 09:25:44 PMThe thing is like, everyone had great individual efforts. Don't think I saw anyone's play I disliked. Just... the team couldn't get more than 1 in.
Difference was Harvard had a plan and stuck the landing. We had good players and good plays but I didn't see a lot of teamwork.
So. Opposite Day.
Friday the 13th curse
Overheard on the way to the bus: "Honestly, we could all be dead tomorrow..."
search: places to eat in the commons, "open after 10 pm", - run by a cult, - luna property
there's like. maybe two places open? and one is ale house on a reduced menu 😭
Quote from: BearLover on March 13, 2026, 09:17:42 PMCurious if everyone here is still thrilled that we got Harvard instead of Colgate (currently getting clobbered by Dartmouth)
Well, it looked to me tonight that the issue was more about us than about who we were playing. From where I was sitting, it seemed like we had a million opportunities where either:
1. we were right in front of the net but our shot just wasn't very good, or
2. someone put a perfect puck into the slot and nobody was there to finish.
this game felt like watching electric football
Harvard blocked or deflected several shots but it seemed like the Cornell offense was generally off and couldn't get much beyond one-and-done opportunities. There were very few quality chances below the hashmarks and even the lone goal was a point shot through a screen off the face-off. I suspect the pace of play will be different tomorrow but it's not like one team dominated the other
Quote from: Snowball on March 13, 2026, 09:47:44 PMQuote from: BearLover on March 13, 2026, 09:17:42 PMCurious if everyone here is still thrilled that we got Harvard instead of Colgate (currently getting clobbered by Dartmouth)
Well, it looked to me tonight that issue was more about us than about who we were playing. From where I was sitting, it seemed like we had a million opportunities where either:
1. we were right in front of the net but our shot just wasn't very good, or
2. someone put a perfect puck into the slot and nobody was there to finish.
Or 3. We put a shot on net and started jamming but it either flew away or went into Charette's glove.
Cornell's offensive playmaking/awareness has been pretty abysmal for much of the season, and especially so tonight. They have no idea what to do on odd-man rushes. They run out what look like four third lines. Cornell got caught playing a transition game which Harvard is much better at, as they have actual offensive firepower. The freshmen have been rough in the second half of the season, save for a few. Lots of mistakes and little production.
Quote from: BearLover on March 13, 2026, 09:55:52 PMCornell's offensive playmaking/awareness has been pretty abysmal for much of the season, and especially so tonight. They have no idea what to do on odd-man rushes. They run out what look like four third lines. Cornell got caught playing a transition game which Harvard is much better at, as they have actual offensive firepower. The freshmen have been rough in the second half of the season, save for a few. Lots of mistakes and little production.
I was expecting this post. We got exposed for our pedestrian playmaking approach by a Harvard team that played a more defensively disciplined style than we are used to seeing from them. Most disappointingly
for me, we had no real ability to grind in the offensive zone for extended periods, so those grade-A chances never materialized.
Quote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 09:47:03 PMsearch: places to eat in the commons, "open after 10 pm", - run by a cult, - luna property
there's like. maybe two places open? and one is ale house on a reduced menu 😭
(https://i.ibb.co/974798G/IMG20260313221153.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Yxdx7Rb)
The bodega was open.
Quote from: imafrshmn on March 13, 2026, 10:03:15 PMQuote from: BearLover on March 13, 2026, 09:55:52 PMCornell's offensive playmaking/awareness has been pretty abysmal for much of the season, and especially so tonight. They have no idea what to do on odd-man rushes. They run out what look like four third lines. Cornell got caught playing a transition game which Harvard is much better at, as they have actual offensive firepower. The freshmen have been rough in the second half of the season, save for a few. Lots of mistakes and little production.
I was expecting this post. We got exposed for our pedestrian playmaking approach by a Harvard team that played a more defensively disciplined style than we are used to seeing from them. Most disappointingly
for me, we had no real ability to grind in the offensive zone for extended periods, so those grade-A chances never materialized.
Were we watching the same team that pinned Harvard in the o-zone for like 90 seconds at the start of the third and got an entire line change in?
Quote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 10:29:45 PMQuote from: imafrshmn on March 13, 2026, 10:03:15 PMQuote from: BearLover on March 13, 2026, 09:55:52 PMCornell's offensive playmaking/awareness has been pretty abysmal for much of the season, and especially so tonight. They have no idea what to do on odd-man rushes. They run out what look like four third lines. Cornell got caught playing a transition game which Harvard is much better at, as they have actual offensive firepower. The freshmen have been rough in the second half of the season, save for a few. Lots of mistakes and little production.
I was expecting this post. We got exposed for our pedestrian playmaking approach by a Harvard team that played a more defensively disciplined style than we are used to seeing from them. Most disappointingly
for me, we had no real ability to grind in the offensive zone for extended periods, so those grade-A chances never materialized.
Were we watching the same team that pinned Harvard in the o-zone for like 90 seconds at the start of the third and got an entire line change in?
I retract everything i said. Sorry BearLover
Our playmaking has been solid for most of the year. Tonight we didn't have much of a method for exposing what would have been Harvard's backmarker vulnerability given their aggressive forecheck. That was the issue. It was certainly not systemic for the season, in which we produced strong offensive numbers.
I've been on enough Mets game threads to know when people want to cope by hinting at catastrophic problems. This is part of how certain personalities process losses. The reality is these games are typically on a knife's edge and the best teams are the ones that are consistently on the winning side. But losses happen, even to good teams.
If Alexis is a little more alert for that ridiculous short angle first goal then the game probably turns out in our favor. It wasn't the best process but it wasn't terrible and the season has certainly not been one of deficiency unless your measuring stick is 1970.
On to tomorrow, and hopefully Sunday, and hopefully LP. Après-ski (https://www.collegehockeynews.com/ratings/npi) is not my priority and in any case will take care of itself.
Quote from: Trotsky on March 13, 2026, 10:55:35 PMOur playmaking has been solid for most of the year. Tonight we didn't have much of a method for exposing what would have been Harvard's backmarker vulnerability given their aggressive forecheck. That was the issue. It was certainly not systemic for the season, in which we produced strong offensive numbers.
...
What I'm trying to say is that we tend to be very deliberate and predictable with our attack sometimes, especially as compared with the top offensive teams in the country (fair or not to compare). How many times do we shoot into a block? To me it's a matter of tempo, guile, and a lack of "flow".
Quote from: imafrshmn on March 13, 2026, 11:31:53 PMQuote from: Trotsky on March 13, 2026, 10:55:35 PMOur playmaking has been solid for most of the year. Tonight we didn't have much of a method for exposing what would have been Harvard's backmarker vulnerability given their aggressive forecheck. That was the issue. It was certainly not systemic for the season, in which we produced strong offensive numbers.
...
What I'm trying to say is that we tend to be very deliberate and predictable with our attack sometimes, especially as compared with the top offensive teams in the country (fair or not to compare). How many times do we shoot into a block? To me it's a matter of tempo, guile, and a lack of "flow".
I think our offensive vision is bad. We lack foresight as to how the play is going to develop. Watch our odd-man rushes all season-consistently a disaster. No idea what to do with the puck.
The McNally special. (https://www.cornellsun.com/article/2026/03/harvard-shocks-no-9-men-s-hockey-in-game-one-of-ecac-quarterfinals)
Well shit. Im honestly more involved in basketball this weekend but if both bball and hockey lose tomorrow that would make for a real bad day. Lynah wasn't as loud as I'd like it today but tomorrow everyone should be hammered from st pats so that should help
xG were 3.9 to 2.1 in our favor. That stat isn't the be all end all but it lines up with the eye test. Play our game and we should be fine, a good team finds a way.
Also just please let DiGiulian take the third line draws, it's not that hard to take a draw and then play as a winger if that's so important to us
Quote from: chimpfood on March 14, 2026, 12:26:46 AMAlso just please let DiGiulian take the third line draws, it's not that hard to take a draw and then play as a winger if that's so important to us
feels like i've been saying this for the past month and a half
Somebody needs to splice together footage of all of our transition opportunities this season. Comically bad execution. With all the stumbling and bumbling, hesitating, misfired passes, shots into the goalie's chest, shots over the net, and above all the WRONG DECISIONS, it's like a Keystone Cops-style parody of actual hockey.
Quote from: BearLover link :P =msg=282656 date=1773488097Somebody needs to splice together footage of all of our transition opportunities this season. Comically bad execution. With all the stumbling and bumbling, hesitating, misfired passes, shots into the goalie's chest, shots over the net, and above all the WRONG DECISIONS, it's like a Keystone Cops-style parody of actual hockey.
On it!
Right after I finish putting together my bed of nails.
We could just as easily scored 5 with the chances we had. The goalie made several good saves as well.
Corn was crazy slow on that first goal, even when he saw where the puck was, he was really slow to slide back across.
We fell down probably 5 times during the game and almost every one created a scary situation for us.
We were the better team about 75% of the game, thats hockey.
Not sure why people would complain about transition passing and such. I saw a dozen really nice entry plays leading to solid chances. none went in.
Quote from: BearLover on March 14, 2026, 07:34:57 AMSomebody needs to splice together footage of all of our transition opportunities this season. Comically bad execution. With all the stumbling and bumbling, hesitating, misfired passes, shots into the goalie's chest, shots over the net, and above all the WRONG DECISIONS, it's like a Keystone Cops-style parody of actual hockey.
Yes. We can all benefit from this. It will be time well spent. However I'm spackling the den, Stimpy, and unavailable.
Quote from: BearLover on March 14, 2026, 07:34:57 AMSomebody needs to splice together footage of all of our transition opportunities this season. Comically bad execution. With all the stumbling and bumbling, hesitating, misfired passes, shots into the goalie's chest, shots over the net, and above all the WRONG DECISIONS, it's like a Keystone Cops-style parody of actual hockey.
I do think there's something to be said for having a talented but young team. a lot of players are going to come in as The Man at a prior level, generally better than their teammates and the level. You have to adjust and develop a better sense of when to pass since you aren't the obvious best option all the time anymore. imo that habit leads to a lot of skating into traffic and/or slow decisions on when to pass which means the pass will not be as crisp.
it *can* be tough to watch, especially when you see the perfect pass from Fegaras to set up or only goal. immediate and precise. the skill is there.
This game wasn't hard to break down. Cornell was very rusty from the too many men on. The game had little flow and that was just how Harvard needed it to be played to win. There were three whistles in the first forty five seconds of the game and Harvard must have iced it over a dozen times. Cornell took advantage of that once with a set play on the Ashton goal but didn't truly capitalize with all of the extra zone starts.
It's been mentioned already but very few passes stuck to their mark. Very little hitting and almost zero physical engagement after whistles.
The first Harvard goal was one of the few times this year that a puck off those end boards died and didn't come rocketing off harder than it went in. That play was slow motion the way it sat there and only the Harvard guy could get to it. It wasn't even a hard shot.
There was some hesitation that I didn't like seeing. Fegaras had a chance at a safe pinch in the second on a lofted puck but he backed off and ultimately dumped it back in while Cornell went for a line change and it became a turnover. I wasn't a fan of Ryan taking a reset on the four on four. They were already in the zone. Just try to find a play. Then on that same shift Ryan had a chance to push the pace but instead he slowed the entry, DiGiulian was moving at a higher speed and the pass to him was behind him. He tried to adjust but it was too late and it went the other way for the go ahead goal.
I agree that except for that extended shift to start the third they didn't get any cycle going. The shot lanes were rarely open and some of the plays that have worked to the front of the net throughout the season were snuffed out by the stacked house. That goalie was so shaky but few of the rebounds were there to be had.
I don't agree that their transition game has been poor throughout the season. I have seen a better transition game this season than in recent years. The past couple of weeks the finish hasn't been there but early on it was. That game last night didn't involve enough open space for it to matter. Harvard did a pretty good job of staying back. They have to figure out how to get in and win the zone battles to even this series. I believe they'll find a way.
When we lose, people remember the bad plays.
When we win, people remember the good plays. Well. Most people.
It's all selective perception.
Quote from: Trotsky on March 14, 2026, 11:58:41 AMIt's all selective perception.
it is not all selective perception! we still win a lot because we are significantly better than a lot of the opposition and good enough to hang with anyone.
Quote from: ugarte on March 14, 2026, 12:58:16 PMQuote from: Trotsky on March 14, 2026, 11:58:41 AMIt's all selective perception.
it is not all selective perception! we still win a lot because we are significantly better than a lot of the opposition and good enough to hang with anyone.
In many ways it's hockey. And it's the reason we watch. The randomness plus the skill plus the intangibles that we dream we understand... thank God for it.
Quote from: marty on March 14, 2026, 01:23:20 PMQuote from: ugarte on March 14, 2026, 12:58:16 PMQuote from: Trotsky on March 14, 2026, 11:58:41 AMIt's all selective perception.
it is not all selective perception! we still win a lot because we are significantly better than a lot of the opposition and good enough to hang with anyone.
In many ways it's hockey. And it's the reason we watch. The randomness plus the skill plus the intangibles that we dream we understand... thank God for it.
of course but there is often a reflexive hostility to unflattering critique. I get that one guy is specifically triggering to a lot of the forum so hegets a lot of blowback.
BUT I also think the "get em next time champ" attitude after a rough game undersells the level of play we all actually expect.
I forgot to mention that I thought the crowd and band were excellent last night. "Let's Go Red" chants were popping up all over the rink. The band carried through most of the stoppages. The place was deafening during the "it's all your fault" chant. Only a couple of dull moments and only a couple of the one ignorant chant. Bring it again tonight folks!
Quote from: VIEWfromK on March 14, 2026, 10:43:57 AMThis game wasn't hard to break down. Cornell was very rusty from the too many men on. The game had little flow and that was just how Harvard needed it to be played to win. There were three whistles in the first forty five seconds of the game and Harvard must have iced it over a dozen times. Cornell took advantage of that once with a set play on the Ashton goal but didn't truly capitalize with all of the extra zone starts.
It's been mentioned already but very few passes stuck to their mark. Very little hitting and almost zero physical engagement after whistles.
The first Harvard goal was one of the few times this year that a puck off those end boards died and didn't come rocketing off harder than it went in. That play was slow motion the way it sat there and only the Harvard guy could get to it. It wasn't even a hard shot.
There was some hesitation that I didn't like seeing. Fegaras had a chance at a safe pinch in the second on a lofted puck but he backed off and ultimately dumped it back in while Cornell went for a line change and it became a turnover. I wasn't a fan of Ryan taking a reset on the four on four. They were already in the zone. Just try to find a play. Then on that same shift Ryan had a chance to push the pace but instead he slowed the entry, DiGiulian was moving at a higher speed and the pass to him was behind him. He tried to adjust but it was too late and it went the other way for the go ahead goal.
I agree that except for that extended shift to start the third they didn't get any cycle going. The shot lanes were rarely open and some of the plays that have worked to the front of the net throughout the season were snuffed out by the stacked house. That goalie was so shaky but few of the rebounds were there to be had.
I don't agree that their transition game has been poor throughout the season. I have seen a better transition game this season than in recent years. The past couple of weeks the finish hasn't been there but early on it was. That game last night didn't involve enough open space for it to matter. Harvard did a pretty good job of staying back. They have to figure out how to get in and win the zone battles to even this series. I believe they'll find a way.
As always, a great take. The only thing I'd add is (from TV) Cornell didn't bring that jump, that killer hell or Highwater intensity. It wasn't 'boring' hockey, but they never really found that high gear, to me.
Quote from: VIEWfromK on March 14, 2026, 10:43:57 AMThis game wasn't hard to break down. Cornell was very rusty from the too many men on. The game had little flow and that was just how Harvard needed it to be played to win. There were three whistles in the first forty five seconds of the game and Harvard must have iced it over a dozen times. Cornell took advantage of that once with a set play on the Ashton goal but didn't truly capitalize with all of the extra zone starts.
It's been mentioned already but very few passes stuck to their mark. Very little hitting and almost zero physical engagement after whistles.
The first Harvard goal was one of the few times this year that a puck off those end boards died and didn't come rocketing off harder than it went in. That play was slow motion the way it sat there and only the Harvard guy could get to it. It wasn't even a hard shot.
There was some hesitation that I didn't like seeing. Fegaras had a chance at a safe pinch in the second on a lofted puck but he backed off and ultimately dumped it back in while Cornell went for a line change and it became a turnover. I wasn't a fan of Ryan taking a reset on the four on four. They were already in the zone. Just try to find a play. Then on that same shift Ryan had a chance to push the pace but instead he slowed the entry, DiGiulian was moving at a higher speed and the pass to him was behind him. He tried to adjust but it was too late and it went the other way for the go ahead goal.
I agree that except for that extended shift to start the third they didn't get any cycle going. The shot lanes were rarely open and some of the plays that have worked to the front of the net throughout the season were snuffed out by the stacked house. That goalie was so shaky but few of the rebounds were there to be had.
I don't agree that their transition game has been poor throughout the season. I have seen a better transition game this season than in recent years. The past couple of weeks the finish hasn't been there but early on it was. That game last night didn't involve enough open space for it to matter. Harvard did a pretty good job of staying back. They have to figure out how to get in and win the zone battles to even this series. I believe they'll find a way.
The passes were off and to the wrong guy but also the players without the puck did a very poor job at getting to soft parts of the ice.
Quote from: VIEWfromK on March 14, 2026, 02:08:54 PMI forgot to mention that I thought the crowd and band were excellent last night. "Let's Go Red" chants were popping up all over the rink. The band carried through most of the stoppages. The place was deafening during the "it's all your fault" chant. Only a couple of dull moments and only a couple of the one ignorant chant. Bring it again tonight folks!
C was
bumping. Which is crazy to say. A bunch of the guys around me were harping on single guys. (If you remember the dudes yelling at Norlin vs Colgate? Same ones.) I don't partake in that but I find it funny as hell.
One of the girls near me, at the beginning of the game, was like "oh, he's really cute!"
Me, peering at the scoreboard to see which players are on it: who?
Her: the old guy that gives out the papers! :D
(She ended up catching three Snickers, too!)
Overall, crazy atmosphere. I think we got a Boston Rejects? It was something like that. Couple of the usual heckles too. Would love a UMass Cambridge tonight.
Quote from: stereax on March 14, 2026, 02:35:26 PMOne of the girls near me, at the beginning of the game, was like "oh, he's really cute!"
Me, peering at the scoreboard to see which players are on it: who?
Her: the old guy that gives out the papers! :D
(She ended up catching three Snickers, too!)
Thanks for the post. It makes me feel 5 years younger already.
I guess I'd better watch who catches the Snickers.
Hey, you never know! ;D
Quote from: VIEWfromK on March 14, 2026, 02:08:54 PMI forgot to mention that I thought the crowd and band were excellent last night. "Let's Go Red" chants were popping up all over the rink. The band carried through most of the stoppages. The place was deafening during the "it's all your fault" chant. Only a couple of dull moments and only a couple of the one ignorant chant. Bring it again tonight folks!
I rewatched some of it today to catch a few shifts I missed and it the crowd noise really wasn't coming through on the broadcast from what I could determine
Quote from: Jim Hyla on March 14, 2026, 02:52:30 PMQuote from: stereax on March 14, 2026, 02:35:26 PMOne of the girls near me, at the beginning of the game, was like "oh, he's really cute!"
Me, peering at the scoreboard to see which players are on it: who?
Her: the old guy that gives out the papers! :D
(She ended up catching three Snickers, too!)
Thanks for the post. It makes me feel 5 years younger already.
I guess I'd better watch who catches the Snickers.
Hey, you never know! ;D
She shared one with me (and was trying to give away the third as well), it's all good 💜 I thought you'd get a kick out of that!
Quote from: ugarte on March 14, 2026, 12:58:16 PMQuote from: Trotsky on March 14, 2026, 11:58:41 AMIt's all selective perception.
it is not all selective perception! we still win a lot because we are significantly better than a lot of the opposition and good enough to hang with anyone.
Read what I said. We are objectively strong. The variance in the perception is mostly just our reconning based on result.
Quote from: BearLover on March 13, 2026, 09:55:52 PMCornell's offensive playmaking/awareness has been pretty abysmal for much of the season, and especially so tonight. They have no idea what to do on odd-man rushes. They run out what look like four third lines. Cornell got caught playing a transition game which Harvard is much better at, as they have actual offensive firepower. The freshmen have been rough in the second half of the season, save for a few. Lots of mistakes and little production.
Is anybody going to thank BearLover for the turnaround this weekend? My friend with locker room access confirmed this post has been hanging on the team bulletin board since 8am Saturday. Much better passing, offensive awareness, and spacing ever since I posted it.
Quote from: BearLover on March 15, 2026, 07:06:11 PMIs anybody going to thank BearLover for the turnaround this weekend?
Nope. :P
Quote from: BearLover on March 13, 2026, 09:17:42 PMCurious if everyone here is still thrilled that we got Harvard instead of Colgate (currently getting clobbered by Dartmouth)
Thanks for this!
Quote from: marty on March 15, 2026, 07:17:12 PMQuote from: BearLover on March 13, 2026, 09:17:42 PMCurious if everyone here is still thrilled that we got Harvard instead of Colgate (currently getting clobbered by Dartmouth)
Thanks for this!
Dartmouth pummeled Colgate in two games, barely breaking a sweat
Quote from: BearLover on March 15, 2026, 07:35:15 PMQuote from: marty on March 15, 2026, 07:17:12 PMQuote from: BearLover on March 13, 2026, 09:17:42 PMCurious if everyone here is still thrilled that we got Harvard instead of Colgate (currently getting clobbered by Dartmouth)
Thanks for this!
Dartmouth pummeled Colgate in two games, barely breaking a sweat
Our team needed playoff experience. Lotta freshmen who haven't played an NCAA playoff game.
And also, taught them that not every win is guaranteed and you gotta face the adversity.
I think Gate would've baited us into a lot more Crimebaggery and it would've been a pain in the ass. Harvard's... mostly clean, at least.
Quote from: BearLover on March 15, 2026, 07:06:11 PMQuote from: BearLover on March 13, 2026, 09:55:52 PMCornell's offensive playmaking/awareness has been pretty abysmal for much of the season, and especially so tonight. They have no idea what to do on odd-man rushes. They run out what look like four third lines. Cornell got caught playing a transition game which Harvard is much better at, as they have actual offensive firepower. The freshmen have been rough in the second half of the season, save for a few. Lots of mistakes and little production.
Is anybody going to thank BearLover for the turnaround this weekend? My friend with locker room access confirmed this post has been hanging on the team bulletin board since 8am Saturday. Much better passing, offensive awareness, and spacing ever since I posted it.
I appreciate this bit.
Quote from: stereax on March 15, 2026, 07:41:05 PMQuote from: BearLover on March 15, 2026, 07:35:15 PMQuote from: marty on March 15, 2026, 07:17:12 PMQuote from: BearLover on March 13, 2026, 09:17:42 PMCurious if everyone here is still thrilled that we got Harvard instead of Colgate (currently getting clobbered by Dartmouth)
Thanks for this!
Dartmouth pummeled Colgate in two games, barely breaking a sweat
Our team needed playoff experience. Lotta freshmen who haven't played an NCAA playoff game.
And also, taught them that not every win is guaranteed and you gotta face the adversity.
I think Gate would've baited us into a lot more Crimebaggery and it would've been a pain in the ass. Harvard's... mostly clean, at least.
Plus three sellouts with its corollary positives.
Quote from: BearLover on March 15, 2026, 07:35:15 PMQuote from: marty on March 15, 2026, 07:17:12 PMQuote from: BearLover on March 13, 2026, 09:17:42 PMCurious if everyone here is still thrilled that we got Harvard instead of Colgate (currently getting clobbered by Dartmouth)
Thanks for this!
Dartmouth pummeled Colgate in two games, barely breaking a sweat
bl you have to be better than this. you know you won here.
Quote from: stereax on March 15, 2026, 07:41:05 PMQuote from: BearLover on March 15, 2026, 07:35:15 PMQuote from: marty on March 15, 2026, 07:17:12 PMQuote from: BearLover on March 13, 2026, 09:17:42 PMCurious if everyone here is still thrilled that we got Harvard instead of Colgate (currently getting clobbered by Dartmouth)
Thanks for this!
Dartmouth pummeled Colgate in two games, barely breaking a sweat
Our team needed playoff experience. Lotta freshmen who haven't played an NCAA playoff game.
And also, taught them that not every win is guaranteed and you gotta face the adversity.
I think this is a really good point. Casey referred to learning from the tapes in his post-game interview.
And there is nothing like the atmosphere of Harvard at Lynah!
Quote from: BearLover on March 15, 2026, 07:06:11 PMIs anybody going to thank BearLover for the turnaround this weekend? My friend with locker room access confirmed this post has been hanging on the team bulletin board since 8am Saturday. Much better passing, offensive awareness, and spacing ever since I posted it.
Urgent: Bear, will your "friend" have access to the locker rooms in Placid?
Or will he be like Spinal Tap searching for the concert stage?!?!
Quote from: BearLover on March 15, 2026, 07:35:15 PMQuote from: marty on March 15, 2026, 07:17:12 PMQuote from: BearLover on March 13, 2026, 09:17:42 PMCurious if everyone here is still thrilled that we got Harvard instead of Colgate (currently getting clobbered by Dartmouth)
Thanks for this!
Dartmouth pummeled Colgate in two games, barely breaking a sweat
You can't beat Harvard if you're playing Colgate.
I love beating Harvard (http://www.tbrw.info/games/cornell_Harvard_PS.html).
Quote from: ugarte on March 16, 2026, 12:11:14 AMQuote from: BearLover on March 15, 2026, 07:35:15 PMQuote from: marty on March 15, 2026, 07:17:12 PMQuote from: BearLover on March 13, 2026, 09:17:42 PMCurious if everyone here is still thrilled that we got Harvard instead of Colgate (currently getting clobbered by Dartmouth)
Thanks for this!
Dartmouth pummeled Colgate in two games, barely breaking a sweat
bl you have to be better than this. you know you won here.
Well, I'll admit it. At this point I'm happier we played Harvard
Quote from: Trotsky on March 16, 2026, 04:41:12 AMI love beating Harvard (http://www.tbrw.info/games/cornell_Harvard_PS.html).
The most talented team on the golf course
Quote from: RichH on March 16, 2026, 10:27:30 AMQuote from: Trotsky on March 16, 2026, 04:41:12 AMI love beating Harvard (http://www.tbrw.info/games/cornell_Harvard_PS.html).
The most talented endowed team on the golf course
FYP
Quote from: marty on March 16, 2026, 12:04:34 PMQuote from: RichH on March 16, 2026, 10:27:30 AMQuote from: Trotsky on March 16, 2026, 04:41:12 AMI love beating Harvard (http://www.tbrw.info/games/cornell_Harvard_PS.html).
The most talented endowed team on the golf course
FYP
No, I'm pretty sure you didn't fix my post as I would never humiliate them by mentioning the size of their endowments.
Quote from: RichH on March 16, 2026, 12:41:20 PMQuote from: marty on March 16, 2026, 12:04:34 PMQuote from: RichH on March 16, 2026, 10:27:30 AMQuote from: Trotsky on March 16, 2026, 04:41:12 AMI love beating Harvard (http://www.tbrw.info/games/cornell_Harvard_PS.html).
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No, I'm pretty sure you didn't fix my post as I would never humiliate them by mentioning the size of their endowments.
I know there's a Hiscock joke in there somewhere...
Quote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 08:15:26 PMWell, a Crimson goes to the box now.
I believe the singular is "Cantab".
Quote from: jtwcornell91 on March 16, 2026, 02:09:57 PMQuote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 08:15:26 PMWell, a Crimson goes to the box now.
I believe the singular is "Cantab".
this one went directly over my head 😭
Quote from: stereax on March 16, 2026, 02:13:27 PMQuote from: jtwcornell91 on March 16, 2026, 02:09:57 PMQuote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 08:15:26 PMWell, a Crimson goes to the box now.
I believe the singular is "Cantab".
this one went directly over my head 😭
I believe it's something like: "Cantab" is short for "Cantabrigian", which is a term derived from the original Latin name for "Cambridge". This originally referred to the Cambridge in the UK but has been expanded to include Cambridge, Massachusetts. And Harvard is (largely) located in Cambridge, MA. So "Cantab" is a singular nickname for "someone who sucks."
Quote from: Will on March 16, 2026, 02:41:03 PMQuote from: stereax on March 16, 2026, 02:13:27 PMQuote from: jtwcornell91 on March 16, 2026, 02:09:57 PMQuote from: stereax on March 13, 2026, 08:15:26 PMWell, a Crimson goes to the box now.
I believe the singular is "Cantab".
this one went directly over my head 😭
I believe it's something like: "Cantab" is short for "Cantabrigian", which is a term derived from the original Latin name for "Cambridge". This originally referred to the Cambridge in the UK but has been expanded to include Cambridge, Massachusetts. And Harvard is (largely) located in Cambridge, MA. So "Cantab" is a singular nickname for "someone who sucks."
Gotcha! Thanks for the assist 💜
Quote from: Will on March 16, 2026, 02:41:03 PMI believe it's something like: "Cantab" is short for "Cantabrigian", which is a term derived from the original Latin name for "Cambridge". This originally referred to the Cambridge in the UK but has been expanded to include Cambridge, Massachusetts. And Harvard is (largely) located in Cambridge, MA. So "Cantab" is a singular nickname for "someone who sucks."
"To be a real Cantabrigian, you've got to like to..."
Quote from: RichH on March 16, 2026, 12:41:20 PMQuote from: marty on March 16, 2026, 12:04:34 PMQuote from: RichH on March 16, 2026, 10:27:30 AMQuote from: Trotsky on March 16, 2026, 04:41:12 AMI love beating Harvard (http://www.tbrw.info/games/cornell_Harvard_PS.html).
The most talented endowed team on the golf course
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No, I'm pretty sure you didn't fix my post as I would never humiliate them by mentioning the size of their endowments.
Fair enough. Just joking around with words. Maybe entitled or capitalized would work but I like Andy's take on it.
Quote from: marty on March 16, 2026, 05:44:18 PMQuote from: RichH on March 16, 2026, 12:41:20 PMQuote from: marty on March 16, 2026, 12:04:34 PMQuote from: RichH on March 16, 2026, 10:27:30 AMQuote from: Trotsky on March 16, 2026, 04:41:12 AMI love beating Harvard (http://www.tbrw.info/games/cornell_Harvard_PS.html).
The most talented endowed team on the golf course
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No, I'm pretty sure you didn't fix my post as I would never humiliate them by mentioning the size of their endowments.
Fair enough. Just joking around with words. Maybe entitled or capitalized would work but I like Andy's take on it.
Oh, I'm so unserious, marty. Your word choice left the door open for another joke at Harvard's expense. Who can pass that up? ;D