April 17, therefore, IN CELEBRATION...

[CU at Stanford]

OK, guys, this is not meant to be down on the team at all.  Imagine the bus ride home for them.  However, I think we, too, need a space to get over our disappointment and heartache.  So, in the spirit of a roll call, I'll start...

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Updated April 17--YES, Greg always has the right perspective, when all the chips are down, or all the pucks are dropped...But you know what I mean.  So, in anticipation of this evening's festivities at Lynah (Banner raising?? Cool...), I am changing the original subject to this, in celebration of our beloved hockey team's accomplishments in 2002-03.
Tom



Post Edited (04-17-03 11:44)

[atb9]

I posted this to another thread but it fits here too...

We had to fight back from a large deficit, a position that no team is good in, but did make it a close and exciting game. I've been following Cornell hockey since the day I got accepted and it peaked perfectly for me. We didn't win a national championship but I was thoroughly entertained this year and during my four years at Cornell, the team has reinforced my love for our school.

[Kyle Rose \'98]

Adam, almost the same here.  I discovered Cornell hockey during my sophomore year after my friend Andre said, "Hey, I can't make a game; why don't you take my tickets?"  It inspired me enough to open a discussion forum which has since moved on to other, less busy hands. :-)   But, even from the horrid confines of Bahstahn and the home of the Skating Cantabs, I manage to keep in touch with and follow my team.

Let's go Red!

Cheers,
Kyle

[gwm3]

Having graduated last year, I feel like this team will be the last group of guys I really "knew."  Yes, there will still be some players on the team I watched for a year or two, but it will be hard for me to imagine Cornell without the likes of Baby, Murray, and the McRaes.  I wish it could have ended better for these guys--they were a truly remarkable class who gave me some of my best memories over the last 4 years.  Here's wishing the best to all of them, and hoping that there will be many more like them in the years to come.  Let's Go Red!

[Ack]

Let's Go Red!

Being a freshman, I want to thank all the whole team and all the Faithful, especially the senior players and fans who are moving on. "We'll get 'em next year."

Let's Go Red!

[the abbott fan]

yup, they've definitely made some on-ice mistakes, but knowing lenny and the rest of the team they are strong enough to move on. it is sad for the seniors, but all of those seniors will move on. it was a great season despite the not-so-great ending. time to move on and stay strong...and count down til october.
the abbott fan

[Denison]

Lets not forget that the hockey gods blessed us with some pretty fantastic games--it will be a long time before I can't recall that feeling of ecstasy in the BC 2nd OT goal in the upper corner

Although I was a student at the time of the Cornell's last great teams, I have enjoyed this year so much, much more.

I hope that Cornell and Ithaca will greet the ice hockey returning bus in style.

[Scott Kominkiewicz \'84]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.  I went to my first Cornell hockey game 23 years ago -- blah, blah, blah.  The bottome line is that we wuz robbed!  Nine hours later I'm still pissed.  :-(   ::screwy::

[dadeo]

First, I agree that we were treated to fantastic games this year.  And the BC win was ridiculous.  Also note that the CU athletic site noted that there will be a "celebration" on april 17 for the team.
On the other hand, we was robbed.  Especially by the Murphy-wanna-be Adam who was also the one who ruled the bounce of the skate a goal in the BC game.  intention my foot.
thank you seniors
and LGR

[Rita 00]

Hi..
I started reading eLF about a month ago, and am glad their is a place for me to express my sadness.
I just finished watching the game (I had to tape it since I had a 9 am meeting that I could not skip) and am heartbroken. I went to work all decked out in Cornell Red and thinking happy thoughts about the Big RED.  Since I would not get out of work until after the Minnesota- Michigan game, I decided to tape that too (didn't want the spoilers). Boy what a long day, and to see the Big Red Season end the way it did, I'm kind of bumming. I finished up at Cornell in the Fall of 1999, so I saw the seniors play in their 1st  Red-White game, and did not see them again until this December at the Everblades Tournament in Florida.

I congratulate the team on a GREAT season, and admire the way they fought their way back into this game. I still want to know how the replay guy   conclusively  determined that Palahicky's stick went above four feet.  

If anyone finds themselves in Eugene OR on Saturday, there is a wake at my place. Some of the guys on my rec hockey team are coming over to watch the finals. One of my teammates is from Michigan, so it will definitely have a somber mood. And I'm sure the weather gods here in Oregon will provide weather appropriate for the mood.

Thank you RED for a great season.
Rita Monde
2000

[Greenberg \'97]

Denison wrote:

I hope that Cornell and Ithaca will greet the ice hockey returning bus in style.

Speaking of which, does anyone know when the bus is returning?  I'm spending the weekend in Ithaca (still going back to Buffalo on Saturday) and would like to be there when the team returns to the hero's welcome it deserves.

[JordanCS]

Well, I have to admit that I was extremely bummed last night, but after a while, the feeling has worn off.  I am just amazed at this team, and they proved by rebounding after a bad bounce and giving up 3 goals that they are championship worthy.  The 30-5-1 Big Red team in '03 will still go down as one of the best teams in CU history, even without the NCAA Title.  Well, good luck to all the seniors next year, and let's hope our new Freshman class can put a dent in filling the large shoes departing.  

I have a feeling we'll be very good next year (possibly ECAC title worthy...and who knows what else), but I feel that in 2 years, we have the making of another possible championship run.  

Jordan

[Adam]

This won't take long.  I think the team is going to be even better next year if Lenny sticks around.  Thanks for a fun season.  See you in October.

[Jeff Hopkins \'82]

Saturday Afternoon, and I've finally gotten out of the dumps enough to get onto eLF.  :-/

The one thing I can say is that compared to my last frozen four, when I was a student, this one hurts more.  I think back in 1980, there was something of a sense that the ECAC was the goal and the NCAAs were a nice icing on the cake, but we really didn't have much of a hope to win it (after all, we were the 8 seed in the ECAC).

Looking forward, although we're losing some stellar players, we've got a good nucleus to build around, stellar goaltending if Lenny stays, and Schafer is doing a great job recruiting.  We'll be back.  If not next year, then soon thereafter.

Thanks, Red, for a great run.  CU in October.

LGR!!!!

JH

[RedFan]

I think we have a great shot next year.
Ryan Vesce and Matt Moulson are going to be awesome, Hynes turned it on after some injuries, the Abbotts are only going to get better, the incoming freshman look like a top 5 recruiting job, and you know the defense will be tough.  If Lenny stays we have a top 5 team again.
Can't wait till October.