Cornell 4 at Brown 1 (postgame)

[calgARI '07]

[quote Al DeFlorio]
"'It was a big opportunity for us to go on the road and keep it simple, and that's just what we did,' Cornell coach Mike Schafer said."

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I hope Schafer realizes that with the group he has, they will need to keep it simple no matter where they are playing to be successful.

[redhair34]

[quote BCrespi]  I also thought Scali looked particularly slow tonight[/quote]

He took a lot of punishment from the Brown players, which I think had a lot to do with him looking a step or two slower than normal.

[redhair34]

Thoughts:

- I'm not sure if it's been mentioned, but how about the discipline this weekend?  What a turnaround.

- I don't like Gallagher and Berk on the point during the PP when we have a 1 goal lead in the third period.

- the turning point in the game was that 4x3 pp at the end of the 2nd period.  I found it very interesting that Schafer decided to call a timeout.  I had mixed feelings about the decision at the time.  But, kudos to the coach as  it seems like the decision paid off.

- the team (and especially the 4th line) misses Mugford

- Unlike others, I feel a lot better about the PP than I did last year. I've seen huge strides since the RIT game.  They're doing a good job working the puck down low (which is opening up space up top), and they're making quick decisions with the puck.  It's not perfect, but it's moving in the right direction.

- The guys took a physical beating all weekend, but did a great job gutting out 4 points.  This is definitely a team that you want to cheer for.

- Thanks to the Brown security staff for not tossing Doug after he took his "weapon" out (translation: played the cowbell) in the 3rd period.

[sah67]

[quote redhair34][quote BCrespi]  I also thought Scali looked particularly slow tonight[/quote]

He took a lot of punishment from the Brown players, which I think had a lot to do with him looking a step or two slower than normal.[/quote]

I thought it was unusual too, especially since Scali usually seems to be flying all over the place.  He also won the fastest skater contest in the skills challenge IIRC,, but then again, it's slightly different being able to skate fast in a speed competition versus a real game.

[Al DeFlorio]

Scrivens's save percentage up to .925 after the weekend.

This link to an HFBoards thread may have been posted before but it's interesting to read after seeing Riley Nash in early action.  (You do have to wade through a bunch of childish BS, however, to get to the end.): http://hfboards.com/showthread.php?t=392402

[RichH]

[quote Al DeFlorio]  (You do have to wade through a bunch of childish BS, however, to get to the end.)[/quote]

Well, that statement neatly sums up the entire internet.

[billhoward]

[quote Doug '08]yeah I wouldn't look too much into the shot count of either game, there was definitely some home ice bias in both of those totals.[/quote]
Those totals are shots on goal that get through to the goaltender (or behid him). If Cornell had a lot of shots taken that were blocked by the defense, that'd make it seem as if Cornell had as many shots as the opponent. But I don't know if that's the case.

That was our *defensive* card early in the decade.

[Beeeej]

[quote Al DeFlorio][quote jeh25]Besides, the Hayeseses and the DeFlorios were at Brown but not Yale.... [/quote]
And we're glad to see you inching closer to Cape Cod, John.;-)

And thanks for the Beeeej intro.  (Hope I got the number of "e"s right.)[/quote]

You did, and it was a pleasure finally meeting you.

[Jim Hyla]

[quote jeh25][quote Jim Hyla] I thought the crowd at Brown was more into it than at Yale. Maybe practice helps us as well.
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Providence is only 50 minutes from Boston, and it was the Saturday game. I suspect that while the roadtrip fans were consistent across the two games, the "local" alums may have made the difference.

Besides, the Hayeseses and the DeFlorios were at Brown but not Yale.... [/quote]

Yes and shame on you, all.;-)

[bigred08]

Does anybody know if Mike Devin has entered the NHL draft? or if he is still eligible for next years draft?

[evilnaturedrobot]

i think both him and Joe have been eligible for the last two years.

[David Harding]

"I got to get a better stride," he said. "I'm not quick enough. And I need a better shot, all NHL players have great shots."

[Killer]

[quote Jim Hyla]Having the band makes a huge difference, and as I said in another thread, your financial support, even $10, can help their travel costs. I thought the crowd at Brown was more into it than at Yale. Maybe practice helps us as well.

Well off to bed. I hope not too much of this::coffee:: while doing this::drive::.[/quote]

Speaking of bands, we really should thank the Brown band for their timely rendition of Gary Glitter.  I'm sure their intent was to liven up the Brown fans (I counted 6 or 7, including Willie Nelson.  I'm not sure how to categorize the Brown coeds who were way more into their Chinese food than the game), but it was as if they did it on cue for us.  Next time Cornell is in town, they might want to rethink firing up the crowd when their goalie is in front of our fans.  I'm sure Rosen loved it.  Come to think of it, didn't we tie the game moments later?::banana::

[jeh25]

[quote RichH][quote Al DeFlorio]  (You do have to wade through a bunch of childish BS, however, to get to the end.)[/quote]

Well, that statement neatly sums up the entire internet.[/quote]

I beat the internet. The end boss was really hard...