From an email I got literally just now:
One of Cornell Hockey's most iconic traditions is making its return.
On Saturday, September 19, the Lynah Faithful will come together for The Return of the Great Wait, an abridged revival of the legendary student campout for Men's Ice Hockey season tickets.
Beginning at 9:00 a.m., students in attendance will receive early access to purchase their Men's Ice Hockey season tickets in person at the Cornell Athletics Ticket Office. No phones. No computers. Just students coming together to secure their seats at Lynah Rink and celebrate the return of a Cornell tradition.
Additional event details, including arrival information and the complete schedule of activities, will be shared soon.
Can't join us for the Great Wait? Men's Ice Hockey student season tickets will become available through the regular online sales process the following week, with access opening by class year:
Monday, September 21: Graduate and professional students
Note: To limit access issues on release day, Graduate/Professional Students should reach out to bigredtix@cornell.edu prior to the ticket release to validate their student status.
Tuesday, September 22: Class of 2027
Wednesday, September 23: Class of 2028
Thursday, September 24: Class of 2029
Friday, September 25: Class of 2030
Student season tickets are limited and will remain available only while supplies last.
The line is back. The tradition is back. And the next generation of the Lynah Faithful is ready to make its mark.
Do your time in the line.
Sounds like they're making a big event of it - "complete schedule of activities" implies as such.
I, for one, am honestly excited as HELL. Though I know my seat probably isn't being sold before Tuesday (which is when I get in, because grad sales on Monday are always only the grad block in A), I'm still almost certainly going to go. (As long as I'm not asleep 😅) It sounds like it's going to be a great time.
And I love how this is a great way for the younger undergrads to "get in first" - you care about Cornell hockey this much? Prove it! :D
Um, the great wait isn't if you don't have to wait. Season tickets don't sell out. Okay, Cornell can introduce an artificial waiting period, maybe play some pep songs.
My first year at Cornell, the line was really big, and long. Oh, wait. The team had gone 29-0 the year before. That creates demand. I did the line for the heck of it, since I had a press pass that kind of guarantees center ice seating.
I'm glad they are bringing back the line. Good work, Casey. And, to be fair, it is a modern world, and some kids just want to order online, not in line. Hopefully there's room for both.
Although I really hope it becomes a huge thing and sells out all student tickets on the in person line every year.
Quote from: The Rancor on September 02, 2026, 06:51:05 PMI'm glad they are bringing back the line. Good work, Casey. And, to be fair, it is a modern world, and some kids just want to order online, not in line. Hopefully there's room for both.
Although I really hope it becomes a huge thing and sells out all student tickets on the in person line every year.
Yeah, I can see why they don't want people queueing in front of Lynah for days before 😂 but I definitely agree. Tradition needs to be respected, and bringing it back in this form should be awesome.
This is unquestionably a Good Thing for cornell hockey. Reward commitment, build camaraderie and anticipation, and give the players and student fans a chance to meet up.
i don't even understand how this works? when are you allowed to start lining up?
I like the idea, though I'm curious about execution.
My two years with season tickets (wtf was freshman or sophomore me doing) were the 05-06 crowd crush situation that ended the surprise ticket location announcement system, and then the first year they did "let's all have an overnight on the scratchy green indoor turf in Bartels."
Neither was great, really.
Quote from: imafrshmn on September 03, 2026, 05:22:23 PMThis is unquestionably a Good Thing for cornell hockey. Reward commitment, build camaraderie and anticipation, and give the players and student fans a chance to meet up.
This will only truly happen when the Barton Hall sleepover is resurrected.
Quote from: ugarte on September 03, 2026, 05:42:51 PMi don't even understand how this works? when are you allowed to start lining up?
They say details to follow. I'm going to assume probably start lineup at like, 7 am, doors open at 9, and they'll do some stuff with like, free snacks and small tchotchkes and shit.