RPI, Union at Lynah - possible outcome

ugarte · January 14, 2011, 09:26:44 PM

Quote from: billhowardI'm thinking a four-point weekend is possible against RPI and Union. Is it likely?

More likely than it was a couple of hours ago.

Towerroad · January 14, 2011, 09:39:42 PM

Shall we have to start talking about an 8 point weekends? (Please forgive me woofing gods I merely raise the possibility as a mathematical construct.)

RatushnyFan · January 14, 2011, 09:55:57 PM

I hope that Nicholls is alright, saw your Tweet

Trotsky · January 14, 2011, 09:59:31 PM

Cornell wins over top 10 (by USCHO Poll) teams at Lynah Rink since Schafer became coach:

11/15/1996 #1 Vermont
02/06/1999 #8 Princeton
11/19/1999 #6 St. Lawrence
02/19/2000 #10 RPI
10/28/2005 #10 Michigan State
01/20/2006 #10 St. Lawrence
02/02/2007 #8 Clarkson
01/22/2010 #5 North Dakota
01/14/2011 #10 RPI

Jordan 04 · January 14, 2011, 10:18:12 PM

RPI is #10?? When did that happen?

marty · January 14, 2011, 10:40:57 PM

Quote from: Jordan 04RPI is #10?? When did that happen?

that would be this week as they dropped from #8.

They have been winning games in which they were outplayed quite often this year -of course I am basing this on the home games I have seen. The most memorable was the win over BU. Jack Parker's head exploded at the end of the third. He got a bench minor followed by a game misconduct. Those two penalties and his reaction were worth the price of the season tickets.

That said I was worried that the game could have ended 5-1 on the other side. It was great to see our D keep their team in check. Great effort - thanks to the team for a good time.

Jim Hyla · January 15, 2011, 05:45:41 AM

Brandon Thomas's discussion about Dan Nicholls being out of last night's game due to two seizures before the game. That's why the game started so late.

His article about the game.

ugarte · January 15, 2011, 10:00:20 PM

Quote from: billhowardI'm thinking a four-point weekend is possible against RPI and Union. Is it likely?

Not looking good.

Trotsky · January 15, 2011, 10:10:37 PM

Still a good job overall to get 2 points out of that weekend.

We'll see whether they can win the games they ought to next weekend.

BigRedHockeyFan · January 16, 2011, 01:19:10 AM

Union is probably the #2/3 team in the conference. 4 points next weekend and 2 more in Cambridge?

Jim Hyla · January 16, 2011, 08:24:25 AM

Here's Brandon's article and blog on the game.

Scersk '97 · January 16, 2011, 01:53:32 PM

Quote from: TrotskyWe'll see whether they can win the games they ought to next weekend.

Agreed. Indeed, if one looks at the various schedules and takes a quick gander at JTW's ECAC-restricted Bradley-Terry, one notices that, if we can win the games we should, we are right in the thick of it for a top 4 finish—surprise, surprise.

For examples, Clarkson has not played Yale yet, and Princeton has played neither Union nor RPI yet. RPI probably has the easiest road home, but we've seen this weekend that they are quite vulnerable.

So, if we can win the games we should, and the leaders win the games they should, we might squeak a good finish out. (Actually, as long as we can avoid 7th or 8th, there will be a good enough chance to make it to AC.)

ajh258 · January 18, 2011, 05:45:06 PM

In a season when the rest of our ECAC peers are doing so well in PWR, have we, fans and hockey team alike, accepted that we are destined for a mediocre performance for the rest of year? What happened to the enthusiasm and attentiveness to detail at Princeton and against RPI? I just read Brandon's article and blog and feel like there's nothing fundamentally wrong with the team's talent this year nor their ability to perform. Schafer's comment after the game further confirmed that fact. Our downfall seems to lie within our execution, and a lot of that has to do with enthusiasm and attitude on game night.

"Before you can win, you have to believe you are worthy." - Mike Ditka

billhoward · January 18, 2011, 11:20:33 PM

Well said. Cornell is better than its record and that wouldn't be hard. Young teams and well-coached teams are often improved down the stretch. If nothing else, that makes more sense than "two goals, the most dangerous lead in hockey."

Scersk '97 · January 30, 2011, 03:23:18 PM

Nothing like replying to yourself.

Anyway, the ECAC leader primed for a fall? Princeton. Next week they play Union and RPI for the first time this season. Honestly, I expect us to be ahead of or tied with Princeton by the end of next weekend. A first-round bye is looking ever more reasonable.

Looking at Greg's chart of ECAC points by place, one can note that in top-6 vs. bottom-6 seasons, teams generally need 28 or so points to get fourth. That would require us to go 6-2 over the next eight, which I think is doable if not likely. We shall see.