Women's Preseason

Jim Hyla · October 12, 2012, 07:29:12 AM

Preseason ECAC article on Cornell, with breakdown by position.

And CornellBigRed.com article on "Jenner, Johnston '12 Named to Hockey Canada Roster for 4 Nations Cup". It's 11/6 - 11/10, and we just happen to have a 2 week break in our schedule then.

Jim Hyla · October 12, 2012, 04:43:55 PM

It's really too bad that there isn't at least video, even if no audio, for their preseason games.

Jim Hyla · October 13, 2012, 08:21:32 AM

Women win their first preseason game, 5-2 over Brampton.

margolism · October 13, 2012, 01:52:44 PM

I believe that Brampton team is a pretty highly regarded women's team; has two Olympic gold medal winners on it. Even though it was an exhibition game, it is a quality win.

mattj711 · October 13, 2012, 04:38:26 PM

Quote from: margolismI believe that Brampton team is a pretty highly regarded women's team; has two Olympic gold medal winners on it. Even though it was an exhibition game, it is a quality win.

I would agree. Montreal is even more highly regarded. If Cornell is able to win again tomorrow, that would be an great sign for the upcoming season. Both exhibition games should hopefully be good preparation for BU next weekend.

Jim Hyla · October 14, 2012, 10:30:38 AM

Red-White

profudge · October 14, 2012, 10:35:35 AM

For those unfamialar with the Montrael Stars see Stars Announce 2012-2013 roster

Game at 3 PM today should be one of the womens toughest challenges !! The Stars Schedule web site for todays game even includes a map of how to get to Lynah and a link to get directions!

dag14 · October 14, 2012, 05:05:38 PM

Women lose to Montreal 1-3. No exaggeration: half the visitor's roster listed "Team Canada" as last team played for. Both goal tenders who played were on the Olympic team. And this wasn't a team of 35-year-old Olympians, either. They were unbelieveable athletes and a pleasure to watch.

That being said, given that our coaches have been on the ice for a week and this was the team's second game, we didn't look that bad. Passing wasn't as crisp as it will be mid-season and there were a lot of freshman mistakes but it can only help the team's development to face competition like this early in the season. I was sitting with the father of one of the seniors who was particularly frustrated by one shift that resulted in a take away and odd-man rush. I reminded him that at the time there were 2 freshmen and 2 sophomores on the ice playing the Canadian Olympic team. I did get a laugh out of him.