Women's Team 2017-18

[Roy 82]

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Good point. :-D

[Jim Hyla]

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Good point. :-D

Even better edit.

[billhoward]

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Good point. :-D

Geez, so bad that was good. Have you been waiting a long to use this line?

[Roy 82]

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Good point. :-D

Geez, so bad that was good. Have you been waiting a long to use this line?

Thanks. It was spontaneous. But I have been waiting a long time to use this line:

[billhoward]

And you've been dying to do this, too.

[Roy 82]

Like.

[imafrshmn]

There hasn't been much coverage of past weekend's contests against #1-ranked and undefeated Wisconsin (3-1 and 2-1 losses, respectively).  From what I observed, the two losses were more competitive than I expected.  Our team defense has come a long way to solidity, fewer mistakes and turnovers, and limiting shots on goal. Offensively, it was still very difficult to generate chances, except on the power play. We are deep team, a young team, and a pretty talented team.  We are poised for the best season in a couple of years, but I think success may be limited by the youth and apparent lack of elite offensive talent, as well as the increasing parity of talent across the women's collegiate landscape. We were spoiled by the 2009-2014 glory years, with some truly exceptional talents on the team—ironically, those teams' relative lack of depth may explain why an NCAA title eluded them. But the program looks quite healthy and set for another cycle of success under Coach Derraugh. An Ivy title appears a realistic goal this year, and I believe we could make an ECAC playoff run with an outside shot of qualifying for NCAAs.

[dag14]

Women take the first game from Providence 2-1.

[dag14]

Four point weekend.  Game two:  4-2.  Perfect on the PK for the weekend.

[Trotsky]

6th in PWR now.

[imafrshmn]

Very hard fought 2-1 victory tonight against a very solid [#3, 14-2-0 coming in] Colgate team--probably the best team Colgate's ever had. We won despite being outshot 35-16, and despite giving away a point-blank chance to tie with 3.5 seconds left. We were tactically smart against a 'Gate side that's quite physical in defense, poised to make the most of offensive opportunities while mostly keeping D-men high and preventing odd-skater rushes.
There were a few Big Red turnovers in the D-zone down the stretch that could have cost us. Boissonnault had a great game and was probably the difference in the end, coming up with a few saves that the average keeper would miss. Freshman forward Maddie Mills scored the opening marker in fine fashion, faking forehand and then roofing a backhander--her team-leading 9th goal of the season!

Tomorrow's flip-side game in Hamilton will be a huge test. Colgate will feel that they shouldn't have lost tonight and will want to set the record straight. Cornell will want to prove this wasn't a fluke as they quietly put together an impressive national resume.

[ugarte]

Veerman was suspended for 1 game for the charging foul in the game against Quinny but it didn't matter as Cornell beat Syracuse 6-3.

[Weder]

Veerman was suspended for 1 game for the charging foul in the game against Quinny but it didn't matter as Cornell beat Syracuse 6-3.

Also of note: O'Neill already has the CU career record for short-handed goals (7) after her ENG.

[Jim Hyla]

Veerman was suspended for 1 game for the charging foul in the game against Quinny but it didn't matter as Cornell beat Syracuse 6-3.

Also of note: O'Neill already has the CU career record for short-handed goals (7) after her ENG.

And she assisted on their other SH goal. 2 SH in 1 game.

[scoop85]

Veerman was suspended for 1 game for the charging foul in the game against Quinny but it didn't matter as Cornell beat Syracuse 6-3.

Also of note: O'Neill already has the CU career record for short-handed goals (7) after her ENG.

And she assisted on their other SH goal. 2 SH in 1 game.

Both into an empty net, I believe.