CU's 2010-2011 Schedule

[Rita]

Sorry it took so long, but I finally got the ELynah calendar populated. If you're already subscribed, no need to do anything. Otherwise,

http://www.elynah.com/?calendar

Thank you Age. I'm glad to see the countdown ticker back!::cheer::

[Cactus12]

the iCal is great- thanks!

[jaywbigred]

Does anyone have clear information regarding which exact sections are "Cornell" sections?

Also, I cannot recommend enough the Prudential Center as a venue. Despite many well-founded preconceptions of Newark, the area around the arena is a huge exception, and there are many good bars and restaurants within walking distance. Of course, the inside of the arena is spectacular too, and you may not feel the need to explore the neighborhood if management has open the full assortment of concession offerings.

Lastly, I have to say, as an alum, I am disheartened by the lack of die hard spirit I see in this thread, with the complaints about the opponent and the ticket prices. Events like this, regardless of opponent or ticket price, represent a terrific opportunity for us to show our support for the university, the athletic program, and the hockey team. They provide great PR opportunities to sell Cornell not only to hockey recruits, but to "regular" students as well. If Cornell hockey is making news in NY/NJ area media outlets for the widespread and rabid support of its hockey team at a major venue like the Prudential Center, it can only help Coach Schafer in his recruiting efforts, and can only draw attention from potential college applicants. Kill, Schafer, kill!

There ARE alumni fan bases for universities in this country who would jump at the chance to watch their school's marquee sport play in a major venue against ANY opponent. You don't need to look much further than the ability of a lot of Southern and Midwestern schools to "travel" (i.e. draw large contingents of supporters) to usually-meaningless football bowl games in random locations, for said evidence.

Come on guys! Let's Go Red!

[Beeeej]

Lastly, I have to say, as an alum, I am disheartened by the lack of die hard spirit I see in this thread, with the complaints about the opponent and the ticket prices. Events like this, regardless of opponent or ticket price, represent a terrific opportunity for us to show our support for the university, the athletic program, and the hockey team. They provide great PR opportunities to sell Cornell not only to hockey recruits, but to "regular" students as well. If Cornell hockey is making news in NY/NJ area media outlets for the widespread and rabid support of its hockey team at a major venue like the Prudential Center, it can only help Coach Schafer in his recruiting efforts, and can only draw attention from potential college applicants. Kill, Schafer, kill!

Personally, I'm just going to wait until the day of the game, and walk up to buy tickets.  This game is not going to sell out, and the box office at the Rock won't be charging the absurd fees on top of the relatively absurd ticket price.  But I'll be there.

[ugarte]

Lastly, I have to say, as an alum, I am disheartened by the lack of die hard spirit I see in this thread, with the complaints about the opponent and the ticket prices. Events like this, regardless of opponent or ticket price, represent a terrific opportunity for us to show our support for the university, the athletic program, and the hockey team.

I remain unconcerned that you are disheartened that I don't want to spend $60 a ticket to a game which requires over an hour of travel in each direction plus either babysitting costs or the relationship costs that attend to dumping parental responsibility on one's wife in exchange for something frivolous.

[munchkin]

Lastly, I have to say, as an alum, I am disheartened by the lack of die hard spirit I see in this thread, with the complaints about the opponent and the ticket prices. Events like this, regardless of opponent or ticket price, represent a terrific opportunity for us to show our support for the university, the athletic program, and the hockey team.

The University announced it WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY too late.  Less than 2 months before Thanksgiving I already had my travel plans locked in.  On top of that, seeing them play Colgate in a more empty than full arena holds little appeal.  There won't be the class-sponsored open bars as there were for MSG.  I'll be going back to Ithaca during the season, and I think that shows my die hard fandom more so that going to Newark.  The cost does outweigh my love of hockey in this instance, and after last season's Dream Crushing, Soul Devouring Juggernaut shirt designing, I don't think my love can be called into question.

[Josh '99]

On top of that, seeing them play Colgate in a more empty than full arena holds little appeal.

I'm with you on the travel planning issue, but this is sort of self-fulfilling, isn't it?  The more people who say "I don't want to go to a game in a half-empty arena", the more likely it is that the arena is going to be half-empty.  We're the ones who make the atmosphere be awesome, and the atmosphere is only going to suck if we let it.

[The Rancor]

cornell vs. colgate all the way in new jersey? for what? booooooooring. boooooooooooring... can't we find a real ooc team to play?

[underskill]

geez, all you guys do is bitch.  If you don't want to go to the game, don't, but its a game in a great arena, 20 minute train ride from NY, which is a lot more accessible than Lynah for most people, meaning its the one time most alumni can see them in person this year--who cares if its just Colgate?

[Beeeej]

geez, all you guys do is bitch.  If you don't want to go to the game, don't, but its a game in a great arena, 20 minute train ride from NY, which is a lot more accessible than Lynah for most people, meaning its the one time most alumni can see them in person this year--who cares if its just Colgate?

So, you're allowed to talk about why you're going to the game, but others aren't allowed to talk about why they aren't going?

[KeithK]

...in exchange for something frivolous.

Frivolous?  It's not frivolous!  It's Cornell hockey!

[Tcl123]

Im in +7.

[jkahn]

The University announced it WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY too late.

That's for sure.  It had been rumored for months and even on Colgate's website several weeks earlier.  Cornell didn't have it on their schedule and then announces the game the day before tickets go on sale.  For the two MSG games, I organized groups of 23 and 19, with people coming in from Calfornia and London (UK, not CAN) and DC.  There's a good chance I'll be there, but organizing a contingent like that at this late date can't be done.

...something frivolous.

if Cornell hockey is something frivolous, you've spent a whole lot of time following frivilous stuff - which, of course, we all still think is time well spent.

[ugarte]

if Cornell hockey is something frivolous, you've spent a whole lot of time following frivilous stuff - which, of course, we all still think is time well spent.

Well, duh. Cornell hockey isn't close to the most frivolous thing I spend a lot of time on.

[CAS]

I'm [+3] very excited about rooting for the Red at the Pru Center, which is a terrific venue for hockey. Looking forward to making the Pru Center Lynah Newark! The venue is only a short train ride from NYC.