Cornell Women's Hockey

mattj711 · November 14, 2009, 02:38:29 PM

Quote from: ebilmesTop recruit deciding between BC, Sucks, and Cornell.

http://www.thetimesherald.com/article/20090817/SPORTS/908170309/Wasylk+back+in+USA+camp

Unfortunately, Wasylk has indeed signed with BC. ::pain::

imafrshmn · November 14, 2009, 05:20:43 PM

As I write this, Cornell leads St. Lawrence 2-1 after 2 periods. I noticed something very peculiar about our roster today--perhaps I am not alone. Comparing this year's roster with last year's, accounting for Johnston's leave of absence, it appears that 7 players have quit the team: Strong, Niesluchowski, Bredice, Holmes, Duffy, Wauer, and Moore. What could possibly explain this and why has it gone unmentioned? Does anyone have an idea what happened with these students? Might it have something to do with the replacement of assistant coach Kim Insalaco with Edith Zimmerman?

mattj711 · November 14, 2009, 05:27:04 PM

Ogilvie is still on the team, She did switch her number from 7 to 4. I'm not sure what the reason is for every player that left. I know a number of players said they were opting to focus on their studies. I'm sure some of it has to do with the upgrade in talent in particular on defense with the addition of Rougeau and Fortino (less playing time for Wauer, Duffy and Moore) and, with Mazzotta as good as she is, less or no playing time for Strong and Niesluchowski.

ithacat · November 14, 2009, 09:42:37 PM

Both ECAC logos have been removed from the ice surface and there were no apparent problems with the ice today.

mattj711 · November 15, 2009, 07:04:04 PM

Quote from: mattj711
Quote from: ithacatGreat win. Great effort. Decent atmosphere -- thanks to the band for being there.

Hopefully the results these past few weeks will provide a spark to recruiting. It's been awfully quiet.

What's with the ice? Somebody goofed big time.

There are 2 more recruits announced than last season at this same point. Both look to be very solid D. Alyssa Gagliardi plays for SSM, a perennially strong prep school. Alyssa has 26 points through 26 games played this season to lead all SSM D and all but 3 of their forwards. Hayleigh Cudmore plays for the Oakville Ice and has played for Team Ontario Red (the top Ontario select team) the past 2 years. She currently leads Oakville in points. She has also been invited to the U-18 Team Canada Strength and Condition and Selection camps.

Cornell is graduating 3 forwards and 1 D. All are very solid players and have stepped up big this season in particular. I think Cornell needs to bring in 2-3 forwards to round out the roster to supplement the return of Johnston and delayed arrival of Jenner. Both are currently with Team Canada. There are still a number of VERY good forwards that either have not yet committed or have not been announce. If Cornell manages to pick up 1 or 2 of these, we'll be more than set. We will probably be set even if we don't pick up any new big name forwards for next season.

....I'm still keeping my fingers crossed on Poulin. :-)

EDIT: Gagliardi is tied for 2nd in points on the team (only behind Amanda Kessel) at 26 points in 26 games played. 2 of the forwards that also have 26 points have played fewer games.

ithacat · November 15, 2009, 07:39:10 PM

Quote from: mattj711
Quote from: mattj711
Quote from: ithacatGreat win. Great effort. Decent atmosphere -- thanks to the band for being there.

Hopefully the results these past few weeks will provide a spark to recruiting. It's been awfully quiet.

What's with the ice? Somebody goofed big time.

There are 2 more recruits announced than last season at this same point. Both look to be very solid D. Alyssa Gagliardi plays for SSM, a perennially strong prep school. Alyssa has 26 points through 26 games played this season to lead all SSM D and all but 3 of their forwards. Hayleigh Cudmore plays for the Oakville Ice and has played for Team Ontario Red (the top Ontario select team) the past 2 years. She currently leads Oakville in points. She has also been invited to the U-18 Team Canada Strength and Condition and Selection camps.

Cornell is graduating 3 forwards and 1 D. All are very solid players and have stepped up big this season in particular. I think Cornell needs to bring in 2-3 forwards to round out the roster to supplement the return of Johnston and delayed arrival of Jenner. Both are currently with Team Canada. There are still a number of VERY good forwards that either have not yet committed or have not been announce. If Cornell manages to pick up 1 or 2 of these, we'll be more than set. We will probably be set even if we don't pick up any new big name forwards for next season.

....I'm still keeping my fingers crossed on Poulin. :-)

EDIT: Gagliardi is tied for 2nd in points on the team (only behind Amanda Kessel) at 26 points in 26 games played. 2 of the forwards that also have 26 points have played fewer games.

Is Poulin considering Cornell? What about adding another goalie for depth?

mattj711 · November 15, 2009, 07:44:31 PM

Don't have a clue if Poulin is considering Cornell or if she is academically qualified to get through admissions...Just hopeful thinking on my part. I definitely would like to see a third goalie on the team for added depth at that position.

I saw an article stating that Jessica Campbell (Canada U-18 Team member for the last 2 years) is looking to go Ivy, but it didn't say which schools were in the running.

ithacat · November 15, 2009, 08:58:58 PM

Quote from: mattj711Don't have a clue if Poulin is considering Cornell or if she is academically qualified to get through admissions...Just hopeful thinking on my part. I definitely would like to see a third goalie on the team for added depth at that position.

I saw an article stating that Jessica Campbell (Canada U-18 Team member for the last 2 years) is looking to go Ivy, but it didn't say which schools were in the running.

Was looking at Campbell's numbers at Pursuit of Excellence and they're pretty good. Check out her 15 year old teammate Meghan Dufault's numbers...http://www.pursuitofexcellence.ca/team-stats.php?team=3

ebilmes · November 18, 2009, 01:36:01 AM

Quote from: ithacatBoth ECAC logos have been removed from the ice surface and there were no apparent problems with the ice today.

IJ:

QuoteConference logos installed underneath the ice at Lynah had been causing problems, and came to a head during the Cornell women's 2-0 victory over Clarkson on Friday night.

The material the logos were made of wasn't porous enough to allow water to seep through, making it so the ice sat on top. When players skated over the logos the ice cracked, and every time the Zamboni went over it, the machine wore away at the thicker layer of ice.

Both teams were sent to the locker room with 4:37 left in the first period for intermission because of the problem.

The logos were removed prior to the women's game on Saturday against St. Lawrence.

mattj711 · November 20, 2009, 07:30:20 PM

Cornell is leading Princeton 1-0 after 1 and out shooting them 12-1. We've had a couple of point blank misses too.

mattj711 · November 20, 2009, 08:12:55 PM

Still 1-0 after 2. Shots 21-9 Cornell.

mattj711 · November 20, 2009, 08:56:37 PM

Cornell wins 1-0.

Trotsky · November 21, 2009, 06:35:31 PM

Women led Quinnipiac 3-1 at 19:30 of the third today. They tied 3-3. :-/

mattj711 · November 26, 2009, 10:04:17 AM

Brianne Jenner was recently one of two player cut from Team Canada as they finalize their roster for the Olympics. I'm looking forward to seeing her in Cornell jersey next season.

Trotsky · November 29, 2009, 11:16:41 AM

The #6 ladies knocked off #12 Niagara 2-1 last night in the Nutmeg "Classic." They meet again today at 2. The Red are in first by points, second by percentage. I hope the winning will translate into to some campus buzz and support. After Niagara they finish off the calendar year at Lynah against weak Yale and Brown squads, so they could be (8-1-1, 10-3-1) and in the national top 5 on New Year's Day.