Cornell-Clarkson Postgame Thread

Anne 85 · February 01, 2009, 11:04:24 AM

Wow -- look at the ratios for the top 4 coaches in the list of shutouts for:

Schafer -- 48 shutouts for, 22 against
Harkness -- 37 for, 5 against
Bertrand -- 15 for, 4 against
Bawlf -- 13 for, 17 against

Not sure exactly what it means, except to confirm that the Harkness teams were pretty amazing.

McCutcheon (5 for, 12 against) was also special (not in a good way).

HockeyMan · February 01, 2009, 11:08:50 AM

[quote ebilmes]Whenever dpperk tries to come in here and talk about how great the atmosphere is at Cheel, I'll be happy to disagree. As Jim said, classless fans. Wouldn't have really noticed them if we didn't happen to be right next to the student section. They were loud at times, which is impressive considering there weren't any goals, but definitely a step below Lynah. And as for the language, sexual references, etc...I guess it proves that profanity can't make you better fans.

I was happy with how we played tonight, especially given Friday's result. We gave up too many shots and made some of our usual errors on the breakout and around our own net, but everything else was going in the right direction. We had plenty of quality scoring opportunities, so it just comes down to having someone who can finish. This could have easily been a 1-0 or 2-0 win, in traditional Cornell fashion, and we'd all be happy. Just didn't get that break tonight.

We were more disciplined tonight, especially good since we had the same awful refs and Clarkson was hitting hard. Scrivens looked back at the goal a few times on some of the saves, but he seemed to be back to his usual self. Great puck movement on the powerplay.

Blake Gallagher had a great game, and Collins impressed me a lot this weekend. Riley Nash can skate around anyone on the ice, but that has to translate to some assists or goals. It doesn't help us if he dekes around a couple guys along the boards before losing the puck by the faceoff circle ("left penalty circle?")

On one of Clarkson's best scoring opportunities, a 2 on 1 in the 3rd...B.Nash had brought the puck through the neutral zone and well into the offensive zone, before losing it. Clarkson makes a quick pass and suddenly Seminoff (Devin had just gone off) is alone looking at 2 Clarkson forwards going back the other way. Nash is thirty feet out of position. And this type of play happens all the time, with Nash out of position and unable to defend against a rush going back the other way.

Really hope Kennedy's ok. I didn't see the hit but it looked like it was a knee injury.

Even after this awful weekend, we're still tied for 1st with four weekends left. Life in Lynahland is still good.[/quote]

These are the kinds of posts I love to see. Meaty yet concise, and with some insight into who played well and who didn't, what worked and what did not. Well done.

Agree on B Nash.

Dpperk29 · February 01, 2009, 01:26:13 PM

[quote ebilmes]Whenever dpperk tries to come in here and talk about how great the atmosphere is at Cheel, I'll be happy to disagree. As Jim said, classless fans. Wouldn't have really noticed them if we didn't happen to be right next to the student section. They were loud at times, which is impressive considering there weren't any goals, but definitely a step below Lynah. And as for the language, sexual references, etc...I guess it proves that profanity can't make you better fans.[/quote]

Apparently you have never read the posts I have made saying how much I hate some of the cheers by the students at Cheel. I was one of the people yelling for people to stop when they were chanting "Pussy" and "S-H-I-T That Spells IVY".

I have never said that the atmosphere at Cheel is better than the one at lynah, but I could make the argument that if half of Cheel was filled with students the way half of Lynah is, the atmosphere would be much better. At least Clarkson students show up on time (most are early).

As for the drums, I don't like it either, but if you listen first someone starts the chant and then the drummers start in.

The hockey game was great, Ben Scrivens was the difference. Reffing was pretty good, and I thought for the most part both teams played clean games. I am not sure what happened to Kennedy, but I do hope he is ok.

ebilmes · February 01, 2009, 01:42:21 PM

I'm relieved to hear you were disappointed with some of the cheers.

On a side note, Dpperk29, if you want to know who threw rocks at your band during the game at Appleton, he works at the Domino's at the Mobil station on Rte 11 in Canton.

Drew · February 01, 2009, 02:25:35 PM

[quote Dpperk29] I am not sure what happened to Kennedy, but I do hope he is ok.[/quote]

Kennedy was knocked unconcsious by Dan Tuttle, and received some stitches on his chin.

Scersk '97 · February 01, 2009, 03:07:12 PM

The only observation/critique I can make regarding this weekend is whether we had the right checking lines for each night.

Punches was in for Roeszler on Saturday. One would assume, barring some unknown injury, that this was due to Roeszler's -2 on Friday. (EDIT: Or a poorly timed cross-check.) But the power play seems to hum with Roeszler quarterbacking, and how beneficial it would have been to have him on Saturday.

I will try my best Yogi Berra here: a power play goal on Saturday would've made all the difference.

Jim Hyla · February 01, 2009, 03:30:57 PM

[quote Dpperk29]As for the drums, I don't like it either, but if you listen first someone starts the chant and then the drummers start in.[/quote]

I don't care who starts it, the fact is the band shouldn't play, PERIOD. And yes, this obviously bothers me. I cannot understand why some schools get a free ride on this, and we have to worry about a cowbell.

Dpperk29 · February 01, 2009, 03:36:34 PM

[quote Jim Hyla][quote Dpperk29]As for the drums, I don't like it either, but if you listen first someone starts the chant and then the drummers start in.[/quote]

I don't care who starts it, the fact is the band shouldn't play, PERIOD. And yes, this obviously bothers me. I cannot understand why some schools get a free ride on this, and we have to worry about a cowbell.[/quote]

I wasn't trying to address the legality of doing it as much as I was trying to address the "They rely and drummers to start their cheers comment"

Dpperk29 · February 01, 2009, 03:38:15 PM

[quote Drew][quote Dpperk29] I am not sure what happened to Kennedy, but I do hope he is ok.[/quote]

Kennedy was knocked unconcsious by Dan Tuttle, and received some stitches on his chin.[/quote]

was it a clean hit?

ebilmes · February 01, 2009, 05:11:19 PM

[quote Scersk '97]The only observation/critique I can make regarding this weekend is whether we had the right checking lines for each night.

Punches was in for Roeszler on Saturday. One would assume, barring some unknown injury, that this was due to Roeszler's -2 on Friday. (EDIT: Or a poorly timed cross-check.) But the power play seems to hum with Roeszler quarterbacking, and how beneficial it would have been to have him on Saturday.[/quote]

I had some similar thoughts. It was odd that both Punches and Nicholls were out on Friday, since they usually alternate games on the checking line. After the terrible loss Friday, I expected Schafer to make more than one lineup change. I thought Whitney might go in for Jillson, and certainly thought Nicholls would get the start over Punches.

daredevilcu · February 01, 2009, 05:25:32 PM

We can and have done it in Albany. It's just harder to hear when we're in the balcony. In case you haven't already figured it out, the league is far more concerned with what goes on ON the ice, rather than OFF it. Complain as much as you want, that'll never change. As much as we like to think we have a major effect on the outcome, we really don't, so there isn't really a need to enforce those "rules" that are pretty much never enforced by anyone except arena staff. One time ever I've heard officials warn a band.

Also, I hope Kennedy is OK, I didn't see what happened to him at all.

sah67 · February 01, 2009, 05:26:32 PM

When was the last time we had a player who, at a mighty 5'6" and 167 lbs, led the team in PIMs more than halfway through the season? ::screwy::

daredevilcu · February 01, 2009, 05:29:08 PM

[quote Jim Hyla][quote Dpperk29]As for the drums, I don't like it either, but if you listen first someone starts the chant and then the drummers start in.[/quote]

I don't care who starts it, the fact is the band shouldn't play, PERIOD. And yes, this obviously bothers me. I cannot understand why some schools get a free ride on this, and we have to worry about a cowbell.[/quote]

If you honestly care that much, send a letter in to the league. Seriously, its pretty sad that you need to harp on this to stay on your high horse. Get over it.

sms257 · February 01, 2009, 06:35:02 PM

Nicholls was hurt this weekend and didn't travel. From what I've heard he should be back next weekend.

Jim Hyla · February 01, 2009, 07:45:47 PM

[quote daredevilcu][quote Jim Hyla][quote Dpperk29]As for the drums, I don't like it either, but if you listen first someone starts the chant and then the drummers start in.[/quote]

I don't care who starts it, the fact is the band shouldn't play, PERIOD. And yes, this obviously bothers me. I cannot understand why some schools get a free ride on this, and we have to worry about a cowbell.[/quote]

If you honestly care that much, send a letter in to the league. Seriously, its pretty sad that you need to harp on this to stay on your high horse. Get over it.[/quote]

Sad to you, not to me. To each his own. I like to play by the rules, as does our band, that's one reason I support them with candy, money and posts.

You notice I don't go on the Roundtable to complain. I keep it here.