Clarkson 4; Cornell 2, Final

[lynah80]

Topher Scott and Michael Kennedy!

[Trotsky]

3-2.  Let the games begin...

[Trotsky]

3 12:42 Cor M. Kennedy 7 (Scott, Seminoff)

[lynah80]

Empty net goal Clarkson

[Rosey]

Why can't they play 60 minutes like they did the final 20? ::bang::

Kyle

[scoop85]

Where was the passion in the first period?  It's good that we played so hard and cohesively in the third, but it's a shame we had such a big hill to climb -- yet we almost pulled it off against a very fine team.  While I'm disappointed for sure, I have some positive vibes over the next stretch of games.

[mhand06]

we did a horrible job!

[Dpperk29]

the report I got from my father who was at the game was that with the exception of a few minutes in the third period, Cornell was badly out played. I share the same sentiment from watching the game on TV. Cornell has a good team, which is capable of pulling off the upset, but they lack in some key areas. Namely goaltending. I have seen scrivens know a few times this season (only once in person) and he is not a solid goalie. At MSG he was all over the place, and tonight he let in one very soft goal (D'Alvise from behind the net) and one that he should have stopped (Guthrie's goal). if not for the post, this game could have been 5 or 6 to 2.

I think Tech's slump in the 3rd can be partially attributed to the long road weekend and playing in Lynah rink. I hate to admit it, but Lynah is a hell of an advantage to have for the home team.

The second cornell goal should have never happened. There was a clear interference no-call on the defenseman rushing the shooter, but it didn't determine the game, so I won't make a big deal of it.

I hope that Tech doesn't have to play Cornell in the playoffs, because like I said, Cornell could cause an upset.

[sah67]

For those at the game who didn't check box scores afterwards, Topher was given credit for the 2nd goal as well, putting him at 90 career points.

[Dafatone]

Scrivens looks shaky, and at times downright awful, but it's hard to argue with the numbers he puts up.  Well, other than tonight.

[Jim Hyla]

[quote Dpperk29]the report I got from my father who was at the game was that with the exception of a few minutes in the third period, Cornell was badly out played. I share the same sentiment from watching the game on TV. [/quote]

Well, I have to respectfully disagree. Clarkson owned the first period, the second was a draw, and we clearly owned the third. We had many ops and at least one post which would have tied it. The goal that bounced off Scrivens is not one you expect to save.

I'll continue to say that I'm content, not happy but content, with where this team is at this point and the direction they are headed. The PP has a lot more movement and opportunities, they are looking to score in a lot more ways.

Remember, this is supposed to be Clarkson's year. Not counting goalies, they have 5 seniors and 8 juniors. We have 4 & 5. In two games we have had some terrible periods, and yet basically were close enough to beat them each game.

If we can beat Brown and Yale next weekend we are tied for second. Would anyone not have taken that chance when the season started?

As an aside, I don't think it's good form to go on an opponent's forum and say how badly outplayed they were, even if it was couched as if your father was saying it. Yes, I know you post here on many topics, but if I said that  to Clarkson I think fur would fly.

[lynah80]

Ben's statistics don't support your opinions.  We are aware that you are not one of the faithful.

The loss at MSG was not Ben's fault.  Cornell was outplayed by BU in every aspect of the game and several of the goals were just great plays.  Perhaps the younger Cornell players were just too nervous playing in front of 16,000 people.  In addition, BU is a very talented team with 9 NHL draftees.  Although in general they have under-performed this year and have had a lot of problems with team violations, they played their best game of the season at MSG.

Ben is still a raw talent with very fast reflexes but some unorthodox habits.  He doesn't always lock his pads against the posts when he should but that can be changed.  He also likes to skate a little too much, but sometimes that serves him well.  Remember the shootout against Clarkson in Florida?

Relative to some of the great Cornell goalies such as McKee or LeNeveu, he may just be a late bloomer.  We're glad to have him and to have a second goalie who may be equally as good in Davenport.

Looking forward to seeing you in Potsdam.

[Dpperk29]

[quote lynah80]
Hope to see you in Albany, if not sooner.[/quote]

See you at Cheel Arena on Feb. 8th...

[lynah80]

Looking forward to it.

[Robb]

[quote Dpperk29]blah blah blah.[/quote]

So Tech outplayed Cornell but only had one decent goal to show for it?

I'll take that.