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Quote from: BearLover on March 26, 2026, 07:57:12 PMDartmouth looked awful, they had incredible luck (Wisco hit 5 posts) and still lost soundly. They created almost zero chances in the 40 or so minutes I saw.

Quinnipiac still the only ECAC school to have actual success in the NCAA tournament in recent times (since 2017).

You don't consider any of the Cornell results in the last 4 years success? The teams have thrilled me with wins over favored teams from Denver, Maine and MSU! Yes, the next rounds has been frustrating, but sometimes being there is more than half the battle. We were IN all of the Regional Finals and came up short.

I listened to the USCHO special podcast about the brackets and Jim Connelly, who is a smart analyst and bracket guru, stated a few times that the committee put Penn St. in ALB because they travel better than Cornell. This surprised me. We showed great at Springfield, less so in Manchester, and we host that little game in MSG every year in front of 17k.

Maybe I'm looking at it through red tinted glasses, but I was hopeful for ALB, but losing to Princeton sealed our fate as far as making it easy for the committee to send us west.

Hopefully the boys will get on their front foot in CO. Take out the Pios. 

A few years ago, pre and post game at Zig Zags was full of Red of all ages. The Marcy Bar is a great pregame spot as well. With a 5pm start on Saturday, if we advance, make a 7:30 or 8 res. for dinner at one of the fine dining choices like Smoke Signals, Interlaken, MLI, Dancing Bear, Players Sports Bar, or Top of the Park. Pickled Pig is a place I've wanted to try.

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Quote from: BearLover on March 01, 2026, 11:23:38 AMWhen I watch this team, we don't look dominant.

I tend to agree, though we've certainly had our moments. I think that's a function of having so many freshmen.

And yet here we are, ninth in NPI, an Ivy title, and third in the ECAC having beaten everyone at least once, so we can do it again. Think what will happen as this freshman class matures.

The future's so bright, I gotta wear shades.

The only team we didn't beat at least once this season is BU- the only one e that we played once.

Yes, I was just referring to ECAC teams, but maybe that's a good omen for us if we meet them in the post season. It *might* happen. They are finally above .500.

They have to win the HEA playoffs to get in. If they get in, they'll be a 4 seed. If we stay at 9 (highest 3 seed), we're probably going to be vs Denver, probably one of the Michigans, and Bentley or whichever AHA team wants to be cannon fodder. (And if we're against Denver, it's almost certainly gonna be in Colorado.)

I recommend listening to and reading the USCHO Braketology information. They lean toward Albany for us to try to get some sort of crowd there...if we lose in the Quarters of ECAC, and maybe the semis, we might get sent to Denver, but if I'm betting, I'd say ALB vs. UMD. We'll see.

I feel this is the case for many years at QU.  It seems like the student section is growing and more reliable as far as actually coming to the games. Tickets are always at a premium, yet we get there and there are lots of empty seats. Whether it's traffic (the dreaded parking garage) or dinner delays, it always feels partially empty, and doesn't always fill in. Townies don't always care who the opponent is, sound familiar?

I'm dreading the game and reconsidering wearing a bright red uniform. Another long road trip, a slumping, tired looking squad, and just the opposite from the hosts. Could spell disaster! Maybe we can regroup and CJ can wake us up. Playing a top 5 team is a rare opportunity.

Ok, enough about pizza.

Am I the only one who is seriously concerned about a let down after such an emotional past weekend?  Coming off the big wins and facing two recent doormats in the league...can't help but worry a bit. NPI and standings will not allow a slip up this weekend. I think the young team will look Walsh, Major, Stanley, etc to lead by example. AC must be rock solid in net, both nights.  Casey must get them up for these battles.

Quote from: Swampy on January 28, 2026, 02:55:02 PMOK. I'm sure this has been asked before. Friday, 19:00, Cornell plays Yale in New Haven. If I arrive in New Haven around 17:00, what's the best place for a pizza?

Timing is everything. I'm leaning toward BAR as the well-known, over publicized three are too risky on a Friday later afternoon/evening. Pepe's, Sally's and Modern are TOTALLY worth the trip and wait. Id lean toward 4:30 or 5 to go there. I'm planning on 5ish at BAR. Brutal cold in New Haven, but not snowy like last years game.

Quote from: Trotsky on January 16, 2026, 01:21:29 AMI think players leave early due to the risk of injury.  The extra year of development is not worth the risk that on any shift it can all be taken away.

In reality, there are so few actual spots in the League. Sam M is crushing it, as is Morgan B....not many! Now that the NCAA is a complete crap show, maybe Dalton could return...it sounds so stupid to type it, but it's the new reality!

Quote from: chimpfood on January 15, 2026, 12:31:01 PMThe student section won't be more than half full this weekend. Most people back already are busy with rush stuff and everyone else tries to come back Sunday or Monday.

I was there last weekend and the student side sections on Saturday were 75-80% full. It will be crowded both nights.

Jane is such a good, thorough writer.

My take away was that if we look at the big picture, and not micro-manage each shift over every weekend, we are a very good team, in a good position, with a solid "upside" going forward. I don't see this team having a slump or meltdown....perhaps a hic up like at Clarkson, keeping us in the conversation all season. Need steady play between the pipes and we'll be ok. #LGR

Hate to pile on the ice concerns, but rainy and milder weather incoming to Ithaca. 40s, not 50s like back in November, but worth noting with 4 games on the sheet.

Amazing trip up by the Green. All the flowers that have been tossed at Cashman et al, and they fall flat in their first big road weekend of the season! Deja vu all over again?  Could Syer and the Tigers be for real? Pecker and Q always looming. Good to see Sucks* deal with a zero-burger points weekend. I like where we sit and the way we are playing. Shook the rust off against a tough foe. Need to get A Corn a confidence building weekend...Remy makes my nervous every start. Offense was sporadic, but useful vs. UNO and I'd like to see more of a flow to the attack as it felt helter skelter coming out of the break. Let's keep it rolling

RW picked for College Selects.  Just don't get hurt...and he might be a bit tired for UNO. Congrats!!

I stand corrected....it was Major and Kraft, my bad.  Too much fun celebrating the Natty!

All this chatter and nobody mentions to two very important returnees in Walsh and Major who I may have chatted with at the Lax Championship...watching Lax win had those guys fired up and in reload mode, not rebuild. It's going to be another stellar year on the Hill.  It's June, glass 3/4 full folks!