BACK TO PLACID! Forward march!!! Let's get this bread!
now safe to say: i went to the cornell schedule to see what time today's game was and it already listed princeton as our next opponent without any "if necessary" disclaimers. i'd have taken that to my grave.
Quote from: ugarte on March 15, 2026, 06:45:54 PMnow safe to say: i went to the cornell schedule to see what time today's game was and it already listed princeton as our next opponent without any "if necessary" disclaimers. i'd have taken that to my grave.
I saw that too, and DID NOT like it one little bit.
Any word yet on which section(s) will be the Cornell sections and when the sale that uses that code will start tomorrow?
Quote from: andyw2100 on March 15, 2026, 06:49:56 PMAny word yet on which section(s) will be the Cornell sections and when the sale that uses that code will start tomorrow?
Princeton? Dartmouth?
Sit where you want.
Quote from: Robb on March 15, 2026, 06:52:44 PMQuote from: andyw2100 on March 15, 2026, 06:49:56 PMAny word yet on which section(s) will be the Cornell sections and when the sale that uses that code will start tomorrow?
Princeton? Dartmouth?
Sit where you want.
That's fair.
We do like sitting in the Cornell corner, despite the fact that compared to our seats at Lynah at center ice, the view will suck.
I just got my tickets.
And as Robb suggests, I don't care where they are. They're a door pass.
The only downside to Quinnipiac not being at Lake Placid:
(https://i.ibb.co/d4yKB9SG/20250321-155441.jpg)
Quote from: andyw2100 on March 15, 2026, 07:45:27 PMThe only downside to Quinnipiac not being at Lake Placid:
Yeah, I'll live.
Cornell has won its last 8 consecutive ECAC playoff rounds. The school record is 13 (http://www.tbrw.info/?/games/cornell_ECAC_Series_Icon.html) (1967-1971).
The "fan zone" ticket sale opened at noon. Cornell is section 16. The password is Cornell26 and GoBigRed. It looks like they blocked some rows for player family and other VIPs.
2026 ECAC HOCKEY MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - Lake Placid Olympic Center https://share.google/UCxdNby2G8PtDfztr
Interestingly shortly before the sale opened they had released some of the back row tickets in the Princeton and Dartmouth sections. I'm thinking they may have been holding those in our section and Clarkson's section for the bands.
Quote from: andyw2100 on March 16, 2026, 12:12:50 PMThe "fan zone" ticket sale opened at noon. Cornell is section 16. The password is Cornell26 and GoBigRed. It looks like they blocked some rows for player family and other VIPs.
2026 ECAC HOCKEY MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP - Lake Placid Olympic Center https://share.google/UCxdNby2G8PtDfztr
Interestingly shortly before the sale opened they had released some of the back row tickets in the Princeton and Dartmouth sections. I'm thinking they may have been holding those in our section and Clarkson's section for the bands.
Interestingly they released all the passwords -
Section 3: Princeton | Princeton26, GoTigers
Section 11: Dartmouth | Dartmouth26, GoBigGreen
Section 16: Cornell | Cornell26, GoBigRed
Section 24: Clarkson | Clarkson26, LetsGoTech
For your use. I mean... these are the most easy to guess passwords ever though, so.
Anyone know why?
Quote from: arugula on March 16, 2026, 05:27:04 PMAnyone know why?
Because there's an entire Ticket Exchange section of eLynah for such posts.
I'd expect this to be a tough game. Princeton may not be the most skilled team overall but they've played Cornell tough in both previous games. A multi-goal lead would go a long way.
Quote from: Iceberg on March 16, 2026, 07:30:07 PMI'd expect this to be a tough game. Princeton may not be the most skilled team overall but they've played Cornell tough in both previous games. A multi-goal lead would go a long way.
And Ben Syer knows this team better than any other coach. He knows Casey- and what
he knows- better than any other coach. We are well scouted by Princeton, and need to play a very smart game to have success.
Quote from: The Rancor on March 17, 2026, 10:32:58 AMQuote from: Iceberg on March 16, 2026, 07:30:07 PMI'd expect this to be a tough game. Princeton may not be the most skilled team overall but they've played Cornell tough in both previous games. A multi-goal lead would go a long way.
And Ben Syer knows this team better than any other coach. He knows Casey- and what he knows- better than any other coach. We are well scouted by Princeton, and need to play a very smart game to have success.
Notably, Syer and Casey have never coached together.
Quote from: BearLover on March 17, 2026, 10:48:54 AMQuote from: The Rancor on March 17, 2026, 10:32:58 AMQuote from: Iceberg on March 16, 2026, 07:30:07 PMI'd expect this to be a tough game. Princeton may not be the most skilled team overall but they've played Cornell tough in both previous games. A multi-goal lead would go a long way.
And Ben Syer knows this team better than any other coach. He knows Casey- and what he knows- better than any other coach. We are well scouted by Princeton, and need to play a very smart game to have success.
Notably, Syer and Casey have never coached together.
Didn't Ben replace Casey on the staff?
Quote from: arugula on March 17, 2026, 12:07:58 PMQuote from: BearLover on March 17, 2026, 10:48:54 AMQuote from: The Rancor on March 17, 2026, 10:32:58 AMQuote from: Iceberg on March 16, 2026, 07:30:07 PMI'd expect this to be a tough game. Princeton may not be the most skilled team overall but they've played Cornell tough in both previous games. A multi-goal lead would go a long way.
And Ben Syer knows this team better than any other coach. He knows Casey- and what he knows- better than any other coach. We are well scouted by Princeton, and need to play a very smart game to have success.
Notably, Syer and Casey have never coached together.
Didn't Ben replace Casey on the staff?
I believe Ben replaced Casey, and then Casey replaced Ben, but they've never been on the same staff at the same time.
Yes. And Ben Syer knows all the guys in the recruiting pipeline, on the team now, had the same mentor as Casey, and coached against him, for many years. He knows just about everything about Coach Jones.
Quote from: The Rancor on March 17, 2026, 01:28:46 PMYes. And Ben Syer knows all the guys in the recruiting pipeline, on the team now, had the same mentor as Casey, and coached against him, for many years. He knows just about everything about Coach Jones.
And you can be sure that goes the opposite way, too.
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 17, 2026, 01:29:57 PMQuote from: The Rancor on March 17, 2026, 01:28:46 PMYes. And Ben Syer knows all the guys in the recruiting pipeline, on the team now, had the same mentor as Casey, and coached against him, for many years. He knows just about everything about Coach Jones.
And you can be sure that goes the opposite way, too.
To a degree, but Jones didn't coach at Princeton. I'm sure they are after the same types of players, but presumably, Seyer recruited half our team, or was directly involved.
Apparently there is going to be a pre-game gathering in Saranac Lake. It starts at 4:00 PM on Friday. Kim and I will be at the arena by then, watching the Clarkson - Dartmouth game, so we'll pass, but...
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DATE: Friday, March 20, 2026
TIME: 4:00pm
LOCATION: The Belvedere Restaurant, 102 Bloomingdale Ave. Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Gather with fellow Cornellians at Cornell-owned the Belvedere Restaurant in Saranac Lake before the Big Red takes on Princeton in the ECAC semi-finals in Lake Placid! Mingle over complimentary appetizers and drink specials! Come together before the game and feel free to stick around to watch if you don't have tickets to watch live!
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In case anyone is interested:
Pre-game Event (https://cornelluniversity.imodules.com/s/1717/giving/interior.aspx?sid=1717&gid=2&pgid=38063&content_id=32606&fbclid=IwdGRzaAQoK2hjbGNrBCgpeWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHucqQQJDZfvqXosW_M2Nu6mEwHu6JandM35t0WAELvYaHo4XPvVBsD8VmJnI_aem_-Nz0whirF_mAHIgZThRsOg)
I hope everyone going to LP has a blast and have safe travels.
I'll be home cheering the team on (maybe at one of the local establishments showing the game as noted in another post)
GO BIG RED
Quote from: fastforward on March 20, 2026, 12:19:00 PMI hope everyone going to LP has a blast and have safe travels.
I'll be home cheering the team on (maybe at one of the local establishments showing the game as noted in another post)
GO BIG RED
En route from NJ (instead of Ithaca.) We were in DC for a couple of days and spent last night at my mother's house to avoid an 8+ hour drive today.
Should make it in plenty of time for Clarkson vs. Dartmouth.
Quote from: fastforward on March 20, 2026, 12:19:00 PMI hope everyone going to LP has a blast and have safe travels.
I'll be home cheering the team on (maybe at one of the local establishments showing the game as noted in another post)
GO BIG RED
Have just been collected by Trotsky and Anne :) grabbing a bite and then off we go!
Quote from: stereax on March 20, 2026, 12:41:36 PMHave just been collected by Trotsky and Anne :) grabbing a bite and then off we go!
Corrupting Cornell hockey fans for eight generations!!
I'm so jealous 🫤
I have a funeral so had to bail on this but hopefully the rest of the playoffs will be good to go
Quote from: stereax on March 20, 2026, 12:41:36 PMQuote from: fastforward on March 20, 2026, 12:19:00 PMI hope everyone going to LP has a blast and have safe travels.
I'll be home cheering the team on (maybe at one of the local establishments showing the game as noted in another post)
GO BIG RED
Have just been collected by Trotsky and Anne :) grabbing a bite and then off we go!
You can't get better travel partners. You'll have a great time.
Quote from: fastforward on March 20, 2026, 12:19:00 PMI hope everyone going to LP has a blast and have safe travels.
For anyone coming into Placid off 87, through Keene on 73...
...leave yourselves -A LOT- of extra time! It's snowing and the roads are particularly slippery. This coming from an Ithaca native used to driving in this stuff. (Kim is driving, but...)
Our original ETA into town was about 2:30PM. At this point GPS is showing we've lost close to an hour, and it's getting worse.
Edit: We've passed at least half a dozen cars that have slid off the road or into other cars.
Quote from: andyw2100 on March 20, 2026, 02:25:37 PMQuote from: fastforward on March 20, 2026, 12:19:00 PMI hope everyone going to LP has a blast and have safe travels.
For anyone coming into Placid off 87, through Keene on 73...
...leave yourselves -A LOT- of extra time! It's snowing and the roads are particularly slippery. This coming from an Ithaca native used to driving in this stuff. (Kim is driving, but...)
Our original ETA into town was about 2:30PM. At this point GPS is showing we've lost close to an hour, and it's getting worse.
Edit: We've passed at least half a dozen cars that have slid off the road or into other cars.
Seconding. It's getting snowy as hell here. Passing Grove Point right now.
First crash is about 1.5 miles from exit 29.
The car agreed the driver was "an asshole".
Crash 2 just south of North Hudson. Woof.
The streets in town aren't great but at least they're plowed. Safe travels all.!
Weird feeling not needing to win the ECAC to make the NCAAs, and coming off back to back championships. Feels like house money to me. Which is a good thing, to be clear—-but I feel no anxiety. That will be very different next weekend.
Quote from: BearLover on March 20, 2026, 03:39:30 PMWeird feeling not needing to win the ECAC to make the NCAAs, and coming off back to back championships. Feels like house money to me. Which is a good thing, to be clear—-but I feel no anxiety. That will be very different next weekend.
I'm feeling anxious simply because I don't want to go to Sioux Falls.
Clarkson band in the upper bowl, as expected.
Dartmouth up 1-0.
2-0 Dartmouth. Guy coming in from the middle of the blue line and two Clarkson defenders parted like the red sea to let him skate straight in.
Edit: 2-0 after 1. Shots 15-9 in favor of Clarkson.
Quote from: andyw2100 on March 20, 2026, 04:37:27 PM2-0 Dartmouth. Guy coming in from the middle of the blue line and two Clarkson defenders parted like the red sea to let him skate straight in.
Thanks for the updates - was just about to ask how the game is looking!
Quote from: stereax on March 20, 2026, 04:42:03 PMQuote from: andyw2100 on March 20, 2026, 04:37:27 PM2-0 Dartmouth. Guy coming in from the middle of the blue line and two Clarkson defenders parted like the red sea to let him skate straight in.
Thanks for the updates - was just about to ask how the game is looking!
My updates are not nearly up to your level, Stereax. Very minimal.
People have to watch that second Dartmouth goal, though. It was right in front of the Cornell section and was absolutely ridiculous.
Cornell players watching the game too...(https://i.ibb.co/4RJYXXFj/20260320-170641.jpg)
General observation: Dartmouth is FAST and they pass the puck really well.
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 20, 2026, 03:53:13 PMQuote from: BearLover on March 20, 2026, 03:39:30 PMWeird feeling not needing to win the ECAC to make the NCAAs, and coming off back to back championships. Feels like house money to me. Which is a good thing, to be clear—-but I feel no anxiety. That will be very different next weekend.
I'm feeling anxious simply because I don't want to go to Sioux Falls.
You wound me, sir.
Made it!
(https://i.ibb.co/LddRxStc/IMG20260320172937.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QvvQP9NT)
Quote from: andyw2100 on March 20, 2026, 05:05:02 PMQuote from: stereax on March 20, 2026, 04:42:03 PMQuote from: andyw2100 on March 20, 2026, 04:37:27 PM2-0 Dartmouth. Guy coming in from the middle of the blue line and two Clarkson defenders parted like the red sea to let him skate straight in.
Thanks for the updates - was just about to ask how the game is looking!
My updates are not nearly up to your level, Stereax. Very minimal.
People have to watch that second Dartmouth goal, though. It was right in front of the Cornell section and was absolutely ridiculous.
Funniest defense ever. I don't know why either of the two Clarkson defenders didn't step up to at least contest the shot.
Hope all got here or are getting here safe. Never been here. The Mecca. Just met Trotsky and Hopkins. Nice to put a face to the names.
Quote from: andyw2100 on March 20, 2026, 02:25:37 PMQuote from: fastforward on March 20, 2026, 12:19:00 PMI hope everyone going to LP has a blast and have safe travels.
For anyone coming into Placid off 87, through Keene on 73...
...leave yourselves -A LOT- of extra time! It's snowing and the roads are particularly slippery. This coming from an Ithaca native used to driving in this stuff. (Kim is driving, but...)
Our original ETA into town was about 2:30PM. At this point GPS is showing we've lost close to an hour, and it's getting worse.
Edit: We've passed at least half a dozen cars that have slid off the road or into other cars.
Yeah, it was rough. Happy to make it to the rink safely
Any word on the band?
Everyone enjoy Lake Placid. A bit under the weather this week, so we're watching from Ithaca.
We've spent a fair amount of time in Lake Placid over the years beginning in 1970 with the Cornell NCAA championship games in the 1932 Arena. Many great memories including the 1980 Olympics and then being able to bring our boys to the ECAC Tournament at the Olympic Arena for their first time in 1996 (Schafer's 1st ECAC Championship).
Lake Placid is a wonderful small town. LGR
Quote from: arugula on March 20, 2026, 05:52:56 PMHope all got here or are getting here safe. Never been here. The Mecca. Just met Trotsky and Hopkins. Nice to put a face to the names.
Wait if you met Trotsky and Hopkins... 👋👋👋
And I survived! I think they weren't prepared
The band has arrived. Phew!
Matching minors. That didn't take long.
Quote from: pjd8 on March 20, 2026, 07:15:14 PMMatching minors. That didn't take long.
Trip + embellish. Lol.
FEGARAS
Wow Walsh had a wide open goal and hit the post
Quote from: BMac on March 20, 2026, 07:24:00 PMWow Walsh had a wide open goal and hit the post
you new here? 😂
holy shit stanley's stick went into the crowd
On the broadcast, I'm hearing a somewhat vocal "anti-Cornell" contingent. I'm guessing that might be Clarkson fans hanging around after their game rather than a decent showing of Princeton fans?
Casty crimes.
End 1st. I really need Stanley and Casty to stop getting into shit after the whistle.
Princeton with an aggressive forecheck and looking for stretch passes. Syer's done a great job with them. We're doing a good job blocking shots.
Great kill. Loved Long fending off four Tigers at once.
"I like how Cournoyer plays - FUCK"
1-1.
Quote from: andyw2100 on March 20, 2026, 02:25:37 PMQuote from: fastforward on March 20, 2026, 12:19:00 PMI hope everyone going to LP has a blast and have safe travels.
For anyone coming into Placid off 87, through Keene on 73...
...leave yourselves -A LOT- of extra time! It's snowing and the roads are particularly slippery. This coming from an Ithaca native used to driving in this stuff. (Kim is driving, but...)
Our original ETA into town was about 2:30PM. At this point GPS is showing we've lost close to an hour, and it's getting worse.
Edit: We've passed at least half a dozen cars that have slid off the road or into other cars.
I am flying into Phoenix where it was 105 earlier today.
This team is a BITCH to play against.
1-2.
We look like we're sleepwalking through this period.
Princeton taking it to us the 1st 7 minutes of the 2nd. More speed and winning the puck battles consistently
Princeton is out-Cornelling Cornell on faceoffs.
In the words of Nikita Grebenkin... forecheck, backcheck, paycheck. Holy shit do the Tigers check. Hopefully they're worn out by the third...
Poor Gio.
OH CAPTAIN MY CAPTAIN
Walsh!!!
Amazing what happens when they finally start shooting the puck FFS
Necessary penalty to take.
Bad chance at the end to give up, but otherwise, the team seemed to get over the bad chicken they must have eaten and played better at the end of the period.
Quote from: Dafatone on March 20, 2026, 08:39:32 PMBad chance at the end to give up, but otherwise, the team seemed to get over the bad chicken they must have eaten and played better at the end of the period.
Or they ate the awful rink pizza
Quote from: scoop85 on March 20, 2026, 08:41:24 PMQuote from: Dafatone on March 20, 2026, 08:39:32 PMBad chance at the end to give up, but otherwise, the team seemed to get over the bad chicken they must have eaten and played better at the end of the period.
Or they ate the awful rink pizza
Is it that bad? The pretzel was fine.
Quote from: stereax on March 20, 2026, 08:41:57 PMQuote from: scoop85 on March 20, 2026, 08:41:24 PMQuote from: Dafatone on March 20, 2026, 08:39:32 PMBad chance at the end to give up, but otherwise, the team seemed to get over the bad chicken they must have eaten and played better at the end of the period.
Or they ate the awful rink pizza
Is it that bad? The pretzel was fine.
Yeah, the pretzel has to be better
What is going on at the dots?!?
"Princeton looks coked up" the missus.
Looks like their hearts aren't in it this year after winning 2 straight
We need to stop farting around with the puck on every rush and put it on net. Good things happen.
I also suggest outlawing drop passes for the rest of the season.
I can't tell whether Smith bobbled the puck or what, but that was a great finish by Walsh and well needed after a mostly bad 2nd period
I'm ready to crush Princeton's heart this period. They have hope; but we are stronger, faster, better. Just like Zane Kalemba in 2009, it's time to ruin Arthur Smith forever.
Not woofing. Just time to GO!
Win another period, win the game.
I'd say a good way of doing that is to actually be the first team to touch the puck when it enters our offensive zone. We barely did that in the 2nd. We kept dumping/passing to the team wearing black.
Someone has to keep Dartmouth from actually getting a year below their sign. Do you trust Princeton to do that??
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. The stuff they are putting us through.
Soft interference call from a stick lift in the third period of the semi, Deja vu
Soft call on them, call it even
Ok boys you can take this game over at any point... Any minute now...
Ping.
Quote from: RichH on March 20, 2026, 08:53:44 PMWin another period, win the game.
I'd say a good way of doing that is to actually be the first team to touch the puck when it enters our offensive zone. We barely did that in the 2nd. We kept dumping/passing to the team wearing black.
Someone has to keep Dartmouth from actually getting a year below their sign. Do you trust Princeton to do that??
It's not a year that ends in 8.
Well... will we challenge?
2-3...
2-3
On to a critical powerplay. Get it back.
Pull courns please. I know he won't but he should
50.3 left.
Princeton completely gassed, and then the icing. Huge T.O. by Syer.
I am shaking in my boots. Genuinely...
AND THAT'S FOR EVERYONE JINXING A THREEPEAT.
Princeton outplayed us, plain and simple
May have been a very different game if any one of those high-quality opportunities in the 1st period after the 1-0 lead goes the other way
All three games were like that. Syer prepared them well.
Princeton played a good game and we just didn't have it. Oh well. On to... wherever we are on to.
Quote from: scoop85 on March 20, 2026, 09:31:16 PMPrinceton outplayed us, plain and simple
Amen. Got outworked.
One team's season was on the line.
So where are we likely to go for the regionals?
I never want to hear Pierre McGuire say "passion" again.
Quote from: RichH on March 20, 2026, 09:39:00 PMI never want to hear Pierre McGuire [] again.
FYP
Cornell the paper Tiger strikes again
Quote from: RichH on March 20, 2026, 09:39:00 PMI never want to hear Pierre McGuire say "passion" again.
I'm willing to blame the whole thing on Pierre.
Well. On to the next one.
Quote from: Dafatone on March 20, 2026, 09:44:24 PMQuote from: RichH on March 20, 2026, 09:39:00 PMI never want to hear Pierre McGuire say "passion" again.
I'm willing to blame the whole thing on Pierre.
This
Quote from: Dafatone on March 20, 2026, 09:44:24 PMQuote from: RichH on March 20, 2026, 09:39:00 PMI never want to hear Pierre McGuire say "passion" again.
I'm willing to blame the whole thing on Pierre.
Was that the douchebag announcer running around all game on the video board?
Quote from: stereax on March 20, 2026, 10:03:24 PMQuote from: Dafatone on March 20, 2026, 09:44:24 PMQuote from: RichH on March 20, 2026, 09:39:00 PMI never want to hear Pierre McGuire say "passion" again.
I'm willing to blame the whole thing on Pierre.
Was that the douchebag announcer running around all game on the video board?
Guarantee that running is not in Pierre's blood.
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Quote from: CU2007 on March 20, 2026, 09:37:00 PMSo where are we likely to go for the regionals?
I'd be surprised if it's not Loveland or Sioux Falls, especially if Dartmouth finishes as a 2 seed
In all honesty, Cornell seemed to be chasing the boat at the gangplank trying to hop on
They seemed to be two steps behind most of the game!
Kudos to Princeton on doing their homework and taking us to the cleaners
Now we need to focus on the next step and be humbled by tonight
Things I am learning today:
Placid is awesome
The bbq chicken sandwich at the pickled pig is awesome
I almost definitely have tinnitus (my ears are still ringing with static)
WALKING UPHILL STILL SUCKS
Hello All! I just joined the forum. I was at the game tonight..it was tough to watch
Quote from: jRayhill777 on March 20, 2026, 11:58:30 PMHello All! I just joined the forum. I was at the game tonight..it was tough to watch
Wait! Are you Stereax's "Rayhill Jersey Guy?"
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Soundly outworked by Princeton. No support for the puckcarrier, resulting in no sustained possession. This team is nothing special when we aren't winning faceoffs.
Hoping everyone drank away their sorrows responsibly last night
Quote from: andyw2100 on March 21, 2026, 12:06:33 AMQuote from: jRayhill777 on March 20, 2026, 11:58:30 PMHello All! I just joined the forum. I was at the game tonight..it was tough to watch
Wait! Are you Stereax's "Rayhill Jersey Guy?"
Post With Photo (https://elf.elynah.com/index.php?topic=272992.msg282827#msg282827)
Yes it is me :)
Quote from: BearLover on March 21, 2026, 12:14:50 AMSoundly outworked by Princeton. No support for the puckcarrier, resulting in no sustained possession. This team is nothing special when we aren't winning faceoffs.
I don't know that they were outworked. Princeton is just faster and has better team speed. Historically Cornell has generally played a 1990s Jersey Devils type of big bodied defensive hockey. They've started to move away from that for sure but in recruiting need to place a much higher premium on speed and skill.that is the game now at every level.
Quote from: jRayhill777 on March 21, 2026, 09:56:28 AMQuote from: andyw2100 on March 21, 2026, 12:06:33 AMQuote from: jRayhill777 on March 20, 2026, 11:58:30 PMHello All! I just joined the forum. I was at the game tonight..it was tough to watch
Wait! Are you Stereax's "Rayhill Jersey Guy?"
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Yes it is me :)
Welcome!
Grrr. This has turned into a very pedestrian finish to the season. I'm certainly very happy that the body of work was enough to secure an NCAA at large berth. I'm not as happy to be heading there off of a semifinal loss.
The games against Princeton this season have all been very similar. Princeton also held Cornell to two goals in each game. This game was a bit maddening. Cornell spent stretches of the game being non-existent. The first fifteen minutes of period two were all Princeton. That is usually when Cornell plays their best.
So many early chances to get some breathing room. Two open nets and a breakaway with nothing to show for it.
The second and third Princeton goals were missed assignments. I get having one defender going for the puck and not the man but you can't have two guys do it. Can't believe that guy snuck out of that group with the puck. It was quite a finish. I'm disappointed that nobody picked up the guy on the back door on the go ahead goal. He was there long enough to be noticeable.
There were very few shots off the pass. Gathering the puck to take a shot allowed Princeton to get in position for the block. Not sure why that aspect of the offense comes and goes as much as it does?
I understand that there is a difference when you are playing to extend your season vs knowing you have an NCAA spot locked up. Not bringing home a third ECAC Championship means there is less to hang your hat on if things don't go well next weekend. Hopefully there's another level these guys can get to.
Quote from: RichH on March 20, 2026, 09:39:00 PMI never want to hear Pierre McGuire say "passion" again.
I never want to hear him say again that a building is "packed" when it's 70% empty.
I never want to hear him say again that Dartmouth's hockey history is filled with "giants" of coaching.
....
Quote from: adamw on March 21, 2026, 03:28:19 PMQuote from: RichH on March 20, 2026, 09:39:00 PMI never want to hear Pierre McGuire say "passion" again.
I never want to hear him say again that a building is "packed" when it's 70% empty.
I never want to hear him say again that Dartmouth's hockey history is filled with "giants" of coaching.
....
If that was the twerp with the mic running around all game - and really, the twerp too - I want them to take the word "threepeat" out of their goddamn vocabulary.
Quote from: stereax on March 21, 2026, 03:36:23 PMQuote from: adamw on March 21, 2026, 03:28:19 PMQuote from: RichH on March 20, 2026, 09:39:00 PMI never want to hear Pierre McGuire say "passion" again.
I never want to hear him say again that a building is "packed" when it's 70% empty.
I never want to hear him say again that Dartmouth's hockey history is filled with "giants" of coaching.
....
If that was the twerp with the mic running around all game - and really, the twerp too - I want them to take the word "threepeat" out of their goddamn vocabulary.
He wasn't the twerp that asked you about Cornell threepeating.
(Funny story for those not there. Stereax misunderstood him when he asked her if Cornell was going to threepeat, and thought he was asking her if she wanted to be on camera so she screamed "no" at him. I initially thought her reaction was just to the potential jinx. I'm sure he was confused, which is fine.)
Pierre McGuire (photo attached) was, I'm guessing, doing the TV commentary.
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Quote from: andyw2100 on March 21, 2026, 03:50:54 PMQuote from: stereax on March 21, 2026, 03:36:23 PMQuote from: adamw on March 21, 2026, 03:28:19 PMQuote from: RichH on March 20, 2026, 09:39:00 PMI never want to hear Pierre McGuire say "passion" again.
I never want to hear him say again that a building is "packed" when it's 70% empty.
I never want to hear him say again that Dartmouth's hockey history is filled with "giants" of coaching.
....
If that was the twerp with the mic running around all game - and really, the twerp too - I want them to take the word "threepeat" out of their goddamn vocabulary.
He wasn't the twerp that asked you about Cornell threepeating.
(Funny story for those not there. Stereax misunderstood him when he asked her if Cornell was going to threepeat, and thought he was asking her if she wanted to be on camera so she screamed "no" at him. I initially thought her reaction was just to the potential jinx. I'm sure he was confused, which is fine.)
Pierre McGuire (photo attached) was, I'm guessing, doing the TV commentary.
(https://i.ibb.co/cXZj2s1n/Screenshot-20260321-154520-Google.jpg)
Small correction - I was initially like "nope", and then it looks like he asks again and I go "absolutely not!" Maybe I'm just naturally loud though?
I'm sure that confused him, lol. In either case, get the threepeat out of your mouth. My reaction would've been the same either way 😂
The little twerp is going around now pre-DP game filming kids for baseball caps. As I just told Andy, if that man was on fire, I wouldn't piss to put him out.
Will update with a full LP travelogue when I get back to my hotel tonight :)
This just made me realize that we've been messing with the in-rink entertainment at Lake Placid starting 30 years ago (broken up by the Albany stint and weird Atlantic City fever dream).
Whether we were instructing the blindfolded contestant to walk AWAY from the "find the milk" carton, or taunting the corporate frisbee toss ("Subway owns Clarkson!") or rooting for a fight during the costume relay race. Or just teasing the over-enthusiastic douchy in-game "host" and his frosted tips.
They try to have a nice experience and we playfully sabotage it.
I love it. I'll always have a soft spot for Aubuchon Hardware.
"Why does the camera operator look like a microwave dinner?" - Trotsky
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We have also agreed that if we see any announcer like this twerp at Lynah, he will be... swiftly reminded that the Faithful don't like gimmicks.
Quote from: stereax on March 21, 2026, 03:36:23 PMQuote from: adamw on March 21, 2026, 03:28:19 PMQuote from: RichH on March 20, 2026, 09:39:00 PMI never want to hear Pierre McGuire say "passion" again.
I never want to hear him say again that a building is "packed" when it's 70% empty.
I never want to hear him say again that Dartmouth's hockey history is filled with "giants" of coaching.
....
If that was the twerp with the mic running around all game - and really, the twerp too - I want them to take the word "threepeat" out of their goddamn vocabulary.
I agree the guy with the microphone is pretty annoying
Quote from: jRayhill777 on March 21, 2026, 06:04:59 PMQuote from: stereax on March 21, 2026, 03:36:23 PMQuote from: adamw on March 21, 2026, 03:28:19 PMQuote from: RichH on March 20, 2026, 09:39:00 PMI never want to hear Pierre McGuire say "passion" again.
I never want to hear him say again that a building is "packed" when it's 70% empty.
I never want to hear him say again that Dartmouth's hockey history is filled with "giants" of coaching.
....
If that was the twerp with the mic running around all game - and really, the twerp too - I want them to take the word "threepeat" out of their goddamn vocabulary.
I agree the guy with the microphone is pretty annoying
He's a typical minor league hockey gimmick. The LV Phantoms have a guy just like him.
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 21, 2026, 06:10:16 PMQuote from: jRayhill777 on March 21, 2026, 06:04:59 PMQuote from: stereax on March 21, 2026, 03:36:23 PMQuote from: adamw on March 21, 2026, 03:28:19 PMQuote from: RichH on March 20, 2026, 09:39:00 PMI never want to hear Pierre McGuire say "passion" again.
I never want to hear him say again that a building is "packed" when it's 70% empty.
I never want to hear him say again that Dartmouth's hockey history is filled with "giants" of coaching.
....
If that was the twerp with the mic running around all game - and really, the twerp too - I want them to take the word "threepeat" out of their goddamn vocabulary.
I agree the guy with the microphone is pretty annoying
He's a typical minor league hockey gimmick. The LV Phantoms have a guy just like him.
I vaaaaguely remember the Crunch having a similar guy but that guy wasn't as brutally ANNOYING as this one.
What's the record for the least SOG in an ECAC Championship final?
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 21, 2026, 06:10:16 PMQuote from: jRayhill777 on March 21, 2026, 06:04:59 PMQuote from: stereax on March 21, 2026, 03:36:23 PMQuote from: adamw on March 21, 2026, 03:28:19 PMQuote from: RichH on March 20, 2026, 09:39:00 PMI never want to hear Pierre McGuire say "passion" again.
I never want to hear him say again that a building is "packed" when it's 70% empty.
I never want to hear him say again that Dartmouth's hockey history is filled with "giants" of coaching.
....
If that was the twerp with the mic running around all game - and really, the twerp too - I want them to take the word "threepeat" out of their goddamn vocabulary.
I agree the guy with the microphone is pretty annoying
He's a typical minor league hockey gimmick. The LV Phantoms have a guy just like him.
They had a guy who looks almost exactly the same at Union
Quote from: marty on March 21, 2026, 06:43:54 PMWhat's the record for the least SOG in an ECAC Championship final?
In 1922, the Cornell Big Red defeated the Harvard Crimson 1-0 with only 3 shots on goal...
Nah, I dunno. But this one is getting down there.
Princeton ties 🥳
OVERTIME?!?
Both team trading high quality chances in the last minute. Dartmouth player nearly put it in his own net at the end
Quote from: stereax on March 21, 2026, 07:25:55 PMOVERTIME?!?
Great 3rd. How many periods will there be? Someone must know!!!
Augustana is out if Princeton wins. But decency demands Dartmouth lose.
I'm torn.
Dart.
Gross. Go Michigan and UConn, I suppose.
With Dartmouth winning, Wisconsin is now locked in at #12.
This was the guy who annoyed people?
Quote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 21, 2026, 08:22:15 PMWith Dartmouth winning, Wisconsin is now locked in at #12.
weren't they locked - oh you mean locked into a NCAA berth right?
RIP Augie. No local fans to oppose North Dakota. A thousand years of darkness. Etc etc.
Quote from: stereax on March 21, 2026, 08:49:38 PMQuote from: Jeff Hopkins '82 on March 21, 2026, 08:22:15 PMWith Dartmouth winning, Wisconsin is now locked in at #12.
weren't they locked - oh you mean locked into a NCAA berth right?
Yes. They could have been eliminated from the tourney if both Princeton and OSU won.
A travelogue in snapshots:
Pickled Pig after the Cornell loss. Met a very nice, very drunk Clarkson fan. Bless his heart. Barbecue chicken sandwich was delicious. Yes, that is an entire pitcher of 50/50 iced tea/lemonade. You will soon see this is a constant.
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Good morning, Saturday! Hotel brunch (avoiding eggs and milk, hooray). I missed having a real brunch buffet like this - wish there were a place in Ithaca that did one. In either case, I went back for seconds. Pancakes and French toast were amazing, the bacon was crispy and wonderful, and the home fries were delicious, even in the maple syrup.
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Next stop - the Penalty Box Arcade! Apparently, Trots and Anne were there last year when it opened and made friends with the owner, who was one of the first Union women's hockey players and a tri-captain of the team! She remembered them fondly and we had a great chat about college hockey. Fun as hell - we played a few rounds of air hockey and I dominated, then we lost at some of the other arcade games. If I'm ever back at LP, it's a must-visit. (Also, the pin board, where Anne traded one of her Cornell pins for a Penalty Box Arcade pin and they placed it right in the center!)
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City snaps, round 1.
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We stopped by the leather store for Trots's wellbeing. This fluffy pup was $395...
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Raccoon t-shirt alert!!! Super cute, until I checked the price tag...
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Several hockey stores in LP, but I think the NHL one is my favorite. Got some more pins here :)
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Things you love to see:
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City snaps, part 2:
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DOG SLED!!! DOG SLED ALERT!!! We spent a solid 10 minutes just looking at the dogs :')
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A winter clothing shop had this BEAUTIFUL print of Lake Placid. The owner had no idea where to get a copy, sadly!
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City snaps, part 3:
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The candy store where Trots picked up some root beer float Mike and Ikes. Learned that I do not like root beer float flavor. We visited a chocolate store later where I dropped $60 on chocolate. In my defense, who knows if and when I'll be back?
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City snaps, part 4:
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The bookstore! Both Trots and I got some awesome old-stamp bookmarks here. In Trots's words, after I showed him mine (one with Polish bee stamps and the other with USSR space program stamps), "Show me where the cool shit is!" They have a great selection of hockey books too!
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The Critters store. Was hoping I'd find some regional stuffed animal to take home, but they only really had mass-produced Aurora stuff. Still a nice store!
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Definitely could get used to seeing this.
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By this point, we're wandering and looking for a meal. We end up in the pizzeria and order mozzarella sticks and... poutine? Weird but true. Definitely not a "standard" poutine, as it has I think mozzarella cheese instead of cheese curds, plus the waffle fries. Fucking delicious though. Absolutely would order again. (Ignore the screams of Veilleux, Cournoyer, and every other French Canadian - and probably Canadian in general - we've ever had on the team.)
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After poutine, we're all feeling the nappies, but the game's an hour or so away! So off we go - I split off to catch warmups while Anne and Trots take some of our stuff back (notably the food). Pregame snaps:
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This little butterfly is Estephania - or just Estie. For context, I'm deathly camera-shy (in part because I am also, in common parlance, a 2 and aware of it) and would rather take a Luke Ashton slapshot to the ribs than take a selfie on most occasions. So when I travel, I often take pictures of Estie to send to my friends as a "hey, I was here" kind of thing. It helps that she's teeny and thus some of the pictures are hysterical.
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Warmies!
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The little kid in the Cornell jersey... wah...
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Kids for the starting lineups!
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Pregame huddles!
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Let's play!
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OVERTIME?!?
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Dartmouth wins in OT!
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After the game, we headed down to one of the fancier restaurants. You know the type, the ones where you see maybe 3 things on the entire menu you're okay with eating. I grabbed the tortellini. Good, but I once again am reminded why I don't go to fancy places. I'm too out of my depth there.
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City snaps, part... 5?
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So Trots wanted to get a sixpack of the local black cherry soda. The waiter at the restaurant told us point-blank to just go to Stewart's because they'd charge us $5 a bottle at the restaurant. And so we trekked down to Stewart's. One of my friends recommended I get the ice cream, but considering all the crap I'd eaten that day, I passed. But I did take a picture of it. (For his part, Trots grabbed cream soda at Stewart's. And downed two of them that night.)
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More Estie in the morning at the hotel room. (And a bunny!)
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Hotel snaps!
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On the way home, Andy and his wife and I stopped by a pizza place in Watertown to stretch our legs and grab a bite. $3.50 for a GIANT slice. Jeez.
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So... yeah! Placid adventures! :D
I miss it already, honestly. Man. Next year... well, we'll see if we make it next year and if I can make it up for it :') but just... good food and great views and even better company. What more can you ask for?
Nick Karski, on the Faithful's trip to Placid. (https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWRrKRyCLUf/)
Quote from: stereax on March 24, 2026, 12:13:21 AM... Yes, that is an entire pitcher of 50/50 iced tea/lemonade. You will soon see this is a constant...
https://x.com/DeputyWarlock/status/1616218065397583872