ECAC Playoff Series on the Road

[dbilmes]

Since the ECAC has had its current format, how many times has the No. 1 seed lost a quarterfinal series ?

[snert1288]

I know in 2008, 2010, and 2011 the #1 seed lost in the QF.  So, it has not been uncommon in recent memory.

[kingpin248]

I know in 2008, 2010, and 2011 the #1 seed lost in the QF.  So, it has not been uncommon in recent memory.

Those are the only three occasions. The #2 seed, on the other hand, is 9-1, with the sole loss coming in 2004 (us, to Clarkson). ::cuss::

Overall, teams with a bye through the first round are 31-9 in their quarterfinal series under the current format.

[Robb]

Of all the wonderful statistics amassed by Cornell hockey over the years, the road playoff record continues to amaze me.  Now 12-6-2 against "better" teams in their own barns when the season is on the line - truly remarkable.

To be fair, 6 of the series advances were against teams one place ahead in the standings, with only 1980 and 1998 showing up as major upsets.  May we add another one next weekend at #9 over #1/#2!

[Trotsky]

Of all the wonderful statistics amassed by Cornell hockey over the years, the road playoff record continues to amaze me.  Now 12-6-2 against "better" teams in their own barns when the season is on the line - truly remarkable.

To be fair, 6 of the series advances were against teams one place ahead in the standings, with only 1980 and 1998 showing up as major upsets.  May we add another one next weekend at #9 over #1/#2!

I have edited the OP to include RS points difference.  Three of the 5 at 4 cases were actually fairly big gaps (5+ points).

If Cornell plays at RPI, it will be an 8-point gap.  If at Quinnipiac, it will be the largest {18} RS point deficit Cornell has faced in ECAC playoff history.