ECAC CHAMPIONS!

[marty]

Who's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?

You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.

It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.

What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.

The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!

As long as you only consider the little disappointments, I can agree with you.

I, for one, need a lot more to endure 2003.

Agreed but 1973 was at least 2003's equal.

[Al DeFlorio]

Who's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?

You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.

It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.

What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.

The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!

As long as you only consider the little disappointments, I can agree with you.

I, for one, need a lot more to endure 2003.

Agreed but 1973 was at least 2003's equal.

No question.

[andyw2100]

Who's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?

You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.

It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.

What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.

The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!

As long as you only consider the little disappointments, I can agree with you.

I, for one, need a lot more to endure 2003.

Agreed but 1973 was at least 2003's equal.

No question.

I was in Buffalo in 2003 and can heartily agree.

I was in third grade in 1973.

[marty]

Who's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?

You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.

It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.

What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.

The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!

As long as you only consider the little disappointments, I can agree with you.

I, for one, need a lot more to endure 2003.

Agreed but 1973 was at least 2003's equal.

No question.

I was in Buffalo in 2003 and can heartily agree.

I was in third grade in 1973.

You don't know how lucky you are.  In some ways I'd like to see that '73 game again but it would also cause night terrors.

[Al DeFlorio]

Who's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?

You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.

It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.

What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.

The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!

As long as you only consider the little disappointments, I can agree with you.

I, for one, need a lot more to endure 2003.

Agreed but 1973 was at least 2003's equal.

No question.

I was in Buffalo in 2003 and can heartily agree.

I was in third grade in 1973.

Difference is it looked like the 1973 game was going to be a very likely win through most of the third period.  Like Q must have felt when the Castagna penalty was called.  In Buffalo, Cornell never led after the initial Cornell goal was taken down.  Frustrating catch-up all the way.

[ugarte]

Who's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?

You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.

It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.

What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.

The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!

As long as you only consider the little disappointments, I can agree with you.

I, for one, need a lot more to endure 2003.

Agreed but 1973 was at least 2003's equal.

No question.

I was in Buffalo in 2003 and can heartily agree.

I was in third grade in 1973.

Difference is it looked like the 1973 game was going to be a very likely win through most of the third period.  Like Q must have felt when the Castagna penalty was called.  In Buffalo, Cornell never led after the initial Cornell goal was taken down.  Frustrating catch-up all the way.

But after the initial flurry we looked soooooooooooo much better than UNH. The walls looked like they were crumbling and somehow they held until the puck dropped against Minnesota.

[upprdeck]

the energy in the bldg was crazy up until the score got taken away.  Still a replay review that haunts Cornell forever.

[BearLover]

One difference between these games is that in 1973, Cornell had won the national championship 3 years prior. In 2003, it was 33 years prior. And now it's been 52 years.

[VIEWfromK]

the energy in the bldg was crazy up until the score got taken away.  Still a replay review that haunts Cornell forever.

There have been a few of those over the years.  The early goal taken off the board against UMASS-Lowell in the Manchester regional in 2017 because of a "high stick" sucked the life out of them.  Playing with a lead would have changed the complexion of that game.

[Tcl123]

the energy in the bldg was crazy up until the score got taken away.  Still a replay review that haunts Cornell forever.

I was there as well. Once the goal was overturned, I personally felt like it was over. Would've been nice to see how we stacked up vs Minnesota that year.

[underskill]

I was there too. Fortunately have never been able to find a clip online.

[BearLover]

For what it's worth, in 2017 Mitch Vanderlaan said after the game he thought the goal came off of a high stick and wasn't surprised that it was overturned.

[Robb]

Who's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?

You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.

It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.

What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.

The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!

As long as you only consider the little disappointments, I can agree with you.

I, for one, need a lot more to endure 2003.

Agreed but 1973 was at least 2003's equal.

I'll still take either of those over 2020.  

[Trotsky]

Who's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?

You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.

It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.

What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.

The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!

As long as you only consider the little disappointments, I can agree with you.

I, for one, need a lot more to endure 2003.

Agreed but 1973 was at least 2003's equal.

I'll still take either of those over 2020.  

Ufda.

[stereax]

Who's going to give some color: what was the Lake Placid arena was like when Kovich scored that goal? Anyone? Multiple people?

You tell me and I'll close my eyes and pretend I was there.

It was absolutely amazing! The place went nuts. It was such an unlikely and unexpected goal. Since it was just after the penalty, the Cornell fans had become a hair subdued. It really was looking pretty bleak for the good guys. Schafer made a comment in the press conference about people kicking dirt on Cornell's grave. I'm not going to say we had all completely lost hope, but I'm an optimist and it was hard to be optimistic in the moments just before that goal.

What was also really sweet was that those of us in the Cornell section had an amazing view of the puck in the goal. We were basically on the goal line. I remember seeing the shot (which I thought was a pass) and the next thing I knew I could see the puck clearly across the goal line! So many times as fans we react to the players' celebration of the goal, as opposed to seeing the puck itself in the net, but this was one goal that we could clearly see across the goal line the same time the players did! It was exquisite.

The feeling at that moment is why we watch Cornell hockey and endure all the little disappointments along the way. That goal and that feeling cover all the losses 1000 times over!

As long as you only consider the little disappointments, I can agree with you.

I, for one, need a lot more to endure 2003.

Agreed but 1973 was at least 2003's equal.

I'll still take either of those over 2020.  

Ufda.

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