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Hoping for a UConn vs. Dartmouth regional final on Saturday, but will probably be too busy at Isaac's birthday party anyway. All other factors aside, I can't say I'm disappointed to be in a Friday/Sunday regional this year.

Also, ain't it nice to get to the time of year where other game results don't affect our NPI, they only determine our potential future opponents?

First time in forty-five years, apparently, that none of the four Beanpot teams are in the tournament field. Wild.

Another fantastic piece from Jane.

https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2026/01/06_Team-of-the-Week-Cornell.php

Purchased a handful this morning in Section 18, row F. Join us nearby if you're able. 

Canonical as of 8/7/25.

[b]Cornell 2025-26 Schedule[/b]

    Oct    Red/White (scr)
Fri Oct 17 Univerzitní Hokej (Czechia) (scr)
Sat Oct 25 US NTDP U-18 (exh)
Fri Oct 31 @ UMass
Sat Nov  1 @ UMass
Fri Nov  7 @ Harvard
Sat Nov  8 @ Dartmouth
Fri Nov 14 Brown
Sat Nov 15 Yale
Fri Nov 21 Union
Sat Nov 22 Rensselaer
Sat Nov 29 Boston University @ MSG 8:00
Fri Dec  5 @ Clarkson
Sat Dec  6 @ St. Lawrence

Fri Jan  2 Nebraska-Omaha
Sat Jan  3 Nebraska-Omaha
Fri Jan  9 Alaska (Fairbanks)
Sat Jan 10 Alaska (Fairbanks)
Fri Jan 16 Princeton
Sat Jan 17 Quinnipiac
Fri Jan 23 Dartmouth
Sat Jan 24 Harvard
Fri Jan 30 @ Yale
Sat Jan 31 @ Brown
Fri Feb  6 @ Colgate
Sat Feb  7 Colgate
Fri Feb 13 @ Rensselaer
Sat Feb 14 @ Union
Fri Feb 20 @ Quinnipiac
Sat Feb 21 @ Princeton
Fri Feb 27 St. Lawrence
Sat Feb 28 Clarkson

Fri-Sat Mar 6-7 ECAC Prelims
Fri-Sun Mar 13-15 ECAC Quarters
Fri Mar 20 ECAC Semis @ Lake Placid
Sat Mar 21 ECAC Finals @ Lake Placid

Thu-Sat Mar 26 & 28 Regionals @ Worcester, Sioux Falls
Fri-Sun Mar 27 & 29 Regionals @ Albany, Loveland

Thu Apr  9 NCAA Semis @ T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
Sat Apr 11 NCAA Finals @ T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas


Another Adam Wodon puff piece... ::nut::::bolt::

https://www.collegehockeynews.com/news/2025/01/07_Cornell-Battling-Expectations.php

A documentary about the Cornell team's visit to the Czech Republic.

https://youtu.be/1cqCQ0DwX7c?si=ehytjQ1ZZgmulSJQ

Coach Schafer sent an email alerting the community to an "important announcement" via Zoom today, 4:50pm EDT. Link: https://cornell.zoom.us/j/94730612532?pwd=xJBqxwUVNhRTcb1Q7vTKi5iyBVN4P5.1

Ray Sawada '08, who was co-captain of the Big Red his senior year and afterward played for the Dallas Stars, passed away last night at the age of 38 while playing hockey. He leaves behind a wife and two young girls.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/n6y4z-in-memory-of-raymond-sawada

Not I (or we), again... but figured I'd start a thread so the Regionals one doesn't get too cluttered.

Selection show today at 6:30pm EDT, live on ESPNU.

In case you were looking forward to watching the BU game on ESPN+ Saturday evening, please note that since it's actually scheduled for 4pm EST, it will probably be over by 7pm. (In other words, I'm glad I thought to check this morning.)

The Brown away game now appears on the calendar for Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 3pm.

(Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere; I did a quick scan and haven't seen it.)

So for those few of us who were still nursing hopes of returning to Section C late this season or for a full, relatively safe 2022-23 season, those hopes were basically dashed by Cornell Athletic Ticketing's emails in November and early December: They have officially given Section C back to the students, and anybody who wishes to renew their formerly-C season tickets will be assigned as close an analog as possible on the other side of the rink. I already think this is stupid, but then I'm one of the freaks who loves Section C being bracketed by loud, standing students even if it means I can't see the corners.

But I might have been okay with this if they hadn't also made very clear to us that if we don't renew our season tickets - for the partial season - by January 4, we will lose our hold on those seats forever as well and would have no priority for choosing seats if we wanted to buy season tickets next year. And this is in the middle of a pandemic that if anything is waxing, not waning, due largely to - wait for it - indoor gatherings.

But I might even have been okay with that if I hadn't gotten another email on December 14 reminding me of the impending January 4 deadline. I reproduce it in part here:

Quote from: Cornell Athletic TicketingWe wanted to follow-up regarding your pending men's hockey season ticket renewal. As noted below, renewals became available on December 6th and will remain available through January 4th. (Please note: our offices are closed during the University Winter Break - December 24-January 1 - so we will be unable to field any questions during this time.)
...
Although we love to process renewals in person as well, we would like to note that in accordance with University policy as we moved to Alert Level Red in response to COVID, visitors are not permitted to campus at this time. Alternatively, please...

Yes, this is the absurd message they chose to send to remind us of our dilemma: Renew our season tickets for the privilege of attending Cornell men's hockey games in person, or lose your seats - but you can't renew them in person because visitors aren't allowed on campus.

In fairness, literally while I was typing up this post, someone from Cornell Athletics Ticketing replied to my emailed complaint that read very much like the above sentence, and this is what she said:

Quote from: Cornell Athletic TicketingHI Jeffrey – everything has escalated quite quickly, much to everyone's surprise in the last 7-10 days. You'll note that we're no longer pursuing renewals, and all of our ticketing activities are on a pause. There are now many unknowns – spectators at athletic events being just a small fraction of those. When we have more information to communicate, we will be sure to do so.

Obviously I don't want our ability to hold onto season ticket privileges to come at the expense of anybody's health and safety. If I could choose between COVID raging out of control through the Cornell community plus we keep the rights to our season tickets for a hypothetical 2022-23 season, or everyone being healthy and safe plus we lose our season ticket rights, I would choose the latter combo every time. But I still can't help feeling slightly smug.

And I wish everyone in the Cornell community health and safety this holiday season.

Gang, a generous anonymous friend has offered to match the first $5,000 I raise for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society this fall with $5,000 of his own. I've just broken $3,000, so I'm well on my way but there's a long way to go - I'd be grateful for any gift of any size, and this friend will double your impact. Thank you!! Donation link below:

https://pages.lls.org/ltn/ctwhv/Ffield21/JAnbinder

Yup, tix for BU vs. CU at MSG, Nov. 27 go on sale today at noon EDT.

https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/3B005B19B90C14BE

Quote from: Coach SchaferI know you might find this hard to believe but I have decided to join Twitter to help with recruiting and communication with our alumni. Please follow me @ twitter.com/CoachSchafer86

Yesterday's "Big Red Updates" email from Cornell Athletics said, among many other things:

Quote from: Cornell AthleticsThe good news, finally, is that all eight Ivy League schools anticipate a normal fall academic and athletics experience. In fact, it is possible that the Ivy presidents allow [sic] an earlier start to fall team practice to provide additional preparation time given the loss of fall sport training in the spring.

Men's Hockey will replace phonathon with Giving Day, March 11:

https://givingday.cornell.edu/campaigns/cu-mens-ice-hockey

Tons of new designs. Available now through Sunday, Feb. 21 - for local pickup or for shipping. A portion of each purchase will go to the Cornell Hockey Association and Cornell Athletics. Detail from the email from Coach Schafer:

The PSP/Order-My-Gear on-line store for Cornell Hockey Fan Gear organized by Jeff Frey is open again for orders until Sunday, February 21.  Shop here to get your new Cornell Hockey clothing with both traditional and several new graphics shown below. Merchandise ordered will be produced and shipped (USPS) by March 6th. If you are local to Ithaca, you can pick-up your items after March 8th at their store ... 412 E. Upland Road, Ithaca. A portion of all sales go to the CHA and Cornell Athletics. With your support, Jeff will update the store with new items and open again at the beginning of each month. Have an idea for new merchandise? E-mail Jeff (jeff@pspunlimited.com)

https://cuhockeyfangear.itemorder.com/sale