ECAC 2015-16

[Scersk '97]

Weird stat.

PPChances/Game in ECAC

Cornell 2.7
Opponents 3.2

Take a look back through the collegehockeystats.net: both of these numbers are low by about a chance per game over the last few years and are part of a downward trend over the seasons available on the site.

What's going on with ECAC officiating? I thought that fewer penalties were being called this year. (I'd like to see more cross-checking called, by the way.)

Bring back Harry "the Arm!"

[Jim Hyla]

Weird stat.

PPChances/Game in ECAC

Cornell 2.7
Opponents 3.2

Take a look back through the collegehockeystats.net: both of these numbers are low by about a chance per game over the last few years and are part of a downward trend over the seasons available on the site.

What's going on with ECAC officiating? I thought that fewer penalties were being called this year. (I'd like to see more cross-checking called, by the way.)

Bring back Harry "the Arm!"

There were at least 2 significant issues that were brought into officiating over the last X years (I could look up when the clutch and grab issue was brought up, but I'm too lazy.)

The first was the emphasis on eliminating obstruction in order to have a faster more free flowing game. The second was the emphasis on cutting out hits that had potential for spinal injury, or concussions.

It took some time, and a lot of penalties, but I think the players have generally responded well. If players don't do it, then fewer penalties need to be called.

So that's my take, not based upon any research, just spouting off.

[Trotsky]

Union USCHO thread has fans worried that UMass may be about to take a run at Bennett.  I must admit I wouldn't mind seeing him gone as a step to returning Union to their natural habitat -- the cellar.

[Iceberg]

The more I think about it, I could see Dartmouth winning again tomorrow. Aside from the regular season this year, they've typically given Yale fits. And Yale is basically in the NCAA tournament regardless of what happens I think.

[Iceberg]

Yale loses again tonight despite outshooting Dartmouth by at least 30. Theoretically, Cornell would get Harvard if the stars aligned tomorrow since SLU/Clarkson would get Dartmouth barring a miraculous comeback by RPI.

[Trotsky]

barring a miraculous comeback by RPI.

Final was Harvard 8 RPI 2.  If we win we get Harvard in the early game.

[Rita]

More bonus hockey in the North Country. 2nd OT coming up soon.  Audio is free and can link to it from the ECAC page.

[Trotsky]

Bayreuther wins it, SLU advances.

[Rita]

St. Lawrence wins early in 2OT.  so 3/4 teams going to Lake Placid decided:

Harvard
Dartmouth
St. Lawrence

LGR!!!

[Trotsky]

Clarkson, who went to the ECAC F4 in every year in the 90's, has now missed the F4 for 14 of the ensuing 17 seasons, including the last 9.

[marty]

Bayreuther wins it, SLU advances.

RPI's Appert was quoted in the Saturday Times Union that in spite of pulling Kasdorf on Friday that he'd be back in goal for game two.  But he was hiding the fact that Kasdorf pulled a groin muscle during warmups on Friday.  Kas decided not to play on Saturday and Cam Hackett had to take 8 for the team.

It might not be the end of Senior Kasdorf's RPI career - though the senior won't see any more college playing time this year.  He has a year of eligibility left due to missing almost all of the 13-14 season.

[Trotsky]

According to USCHO, SLU loses junior Christian Horn to the pros.  I had never heard of him.  He was 4-9-13 in 30 GP of SLU's 37.

[gjp84]

Alex Lyon apparently not returning for his senior year at Yale. I really had no idea he'll be the first to leave early under Keith Allain.

http://www.nhregister.com/sports/20160329/yale-goaltender-alex-lyon-to-forgo-senior-season-sign-nhl-contract

[CU2007]

According to USCHO, SLU loses junior Christian Horn to the pros.  I had never heard of him.  He was 4-9-13 in 30 GP of SLU's 37.

Must be more to that story, leaving college voluntarily to play in the SPHL doesn't add up.

[Chris '03]

According to USCHO, SLU loses junior Christian Horn to the pros.  I had never heard of him.  He was 4-9-13 in 30 GP of SLU's 37.

Must be more to that story, leaving college voluntarily to play in the SPHL doesn't add up.

The more probably has to do with Carvel leaving.