Goalie Choice for Atlantic City

[Aaron M. Griffin]

I have been to four games this season (law school tends to get in the way of my trips to Lynah).  Iles has been between the pipes for all of them.  So, I have not had the chance to witness Garman playing firsthand.  Garman has looked impressive lately against Yale in New Haven and then in Game Three against Quinnipiac.  According to the poll on here, we prefer generally Iles over Garman.  I belonged to the Iles camp before last weekend but Garman was very impressive when we needed him in Game Three.  I was wondering what the general consensus was after the Quarterfinals, where Garman gave impressive performances on Friday and Sunday, regarding who we should play against Dartmouth tomorrow.

[gatefan]

I know I'm a Colgate fan, but the way I see it is that for Cornell to have won last Saturday, he would have needed a shutout. You can't ask for much more than what he did. It was the offense's fault that you guys did not sweep.

[BigRedHockeyFan]

I would bet that Schafer sticks with the standard schedule; Garman on Friday, Iles on Saturday.  Both goalies are very good, even though at times one looks better than the other.  The save % for the two is almost identical: Iles 0.921, Garman 0.922.  For the season overall, Garman may have had the tougher schedule with 2 starts against Yale, one against Union and one against UNH.  Iles moves faster from side to side, but Garman is much taller (Iles 5' 9", Garman 6' 1").  I think Cornell is very fortunate to have both of them; I bet they will be even better next year.

[jeff '84]

I know I'm a Colgate fan, but the way I see it is that for Cornell to have won last Saturday, he would have needed a shutout. You can't ask for much more than what he did. It was the offense's fault that you guys did not sweep.

Speaking of shutouts -- seems like it's been a long time since CU hasn't thrown one shutout (not including USA development team) in a season. Now would be a good time.

[upprdeck]

I think Garmen starts, but i dont think  either will be the reason we lose.. we need to score.

[BigRedHockeyFan]

I know I'm a Colgate fan, but the way I see it is that for Cornell to have won last Saturday, he would have needed a shutout. You can't ask for much more than what he did. It was the offense's fault that you guys did not sweep.

Speaking of shutouts -- seems like it's been a long time since CU hasn't thrown one shutout (not including USA development team) in a season. Now would be a good time.

Scrivens is missed.

[WillCMJr]

I know I'm a Colgate fan, but the way I see it is that for Cornell to have won last Saturday, he would have needed a shutout. You can't ask for much more than what he did. It was the offense's fault that you guys did not sweep.

Speaking of shutouts -- seems like it's been a long time since CU hasn't thrown one shutout (not including USA development team) in a season. Now would be a good time.

Scrivens is missed.

I'm as big of a fan of Scrivens as anyone, but offense is their problem, not goalie perfomance.  Not sure he will make that grand of a difference.

Also, I think they will continue to rotate, even though I'm an Iles fan.

[Trotsky]

Speaking of shutouts -- seems like it's been a long time since CU hasn't thrown one shutout (not including USA development team) in a season.

Cornell had no shutouts in the three seasons immediately prior to Schafer becoming coach.

[ajh258]

I think Garmen starts, but i dont think  either will be the reason we lose.. we need to score.

I agree 100%... except with the spelling and punctuation. ::rolleyes::

[TimV]

I think Garmen starts, but i dont think  either will be the reason we lose.. we need to score.

I agree 100%... except with the spelling and punctuation. ::rolleyes::

Hypocrite.::wank::

[Josh '99]

I think Garmen starts, but i dont think  either will be the reason we lose.. we need to score.

I agree 100%... except with the spelling and punctuation. ::rolleyes::

Hypocrite.::wank::

[ajh258]

I think Garmen starts, but i dont think  either will be the reason we lose.. we need to score.

I agree 100%... except with the spelling and punctuation. ::rolleyes::

Hypocrite.::wank::

Ha! I didn't even remember that until you mentioned it! ::smashfreak::


"All right, we'll call it a draw!"

[Aaron M. Griffin]

Scrivens is missed.

I agree completely, but so are players up front like Greening and R. Nash who would generate the offense that we so desperately need.  Cornell's defense and Iles played superbly in Game Two against Quinnipac.  There was just no offensive production.  Scrivens might have been able to hold Quinnipiac longer and given Cornell a chance in overtime.  That is the only difference that I think he might have made.  Iles performed amazingly, especially when one considers he is only a freshman.  It almost seems like this team needs the pressure of overtime to play at their best.  They gave up two goals in the third period of Game Three but then came back to play 5-on-5 in overtime as if they were on a powerplay.

Speaking of shutouts -- seems like it's been a long time since CU hasn't thrown one shutout (not including USA development team) in a season.

Wasn't Cornell's last shutout against Union in the 2010 ECAC Championship game?

I have been leaning toward Iles starting against Dartmouth.  He managed to hold D-mouth to a tie and a loss during the regular season.  Also, if Colgate-Yale goes as most expect it will, that will put Garman against Yale in the final.  Garman gave Cornell the chance to win in New Haven.

[jeff '84]

Speaking of shutouts -- seems like it's been a long time since CU hasn't thrown one shutout (not including USA development team) in a season.

Cornell had no shutouts in the three seasons immediately prior to Schafer becoming coach.

Wow,thanks Trotsky.

[marty]

Speaking of shutouts -- seems like it's been a long time since CU hasn't thrown one shutout (not including USA development team) in a season.

Cornell had no shutouts in the three seasons immediately prior to Schafer becoming coach.

Wow,thanks TrotskySchafer.

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