Cornell 2 Princeton 1, 1/16/26

[Trotsky]

All in the family, now.

[Trotsky]

We have scored 28 goals in the last 5 games.  I went looking for as many or more over a 5-game interval in recent seasons.  There are a bunch of 25s and some 26s, and I eyeballed it, so I may have missed one, but the most recent I see of 28+ within season is 3/1-3/16/91, 30 goals over 5 games.  (10, 8, 3, 5, 4).

For our most, I found a 38 to start 1967 (14, 7, 3, 6, 8 ), 39s near the end of 1966 (5, 10, 7, 9, 8 ) and midway through 1965 (7, 19, 3, 5, 5) but I think I found our all-time high in 1968: 56 (19, 8, 6, 9, 14).

We are coming off 21 in our last 4 so we just need to hang a 35 on Princeton to tie it.

[Beeeej]

We are coming off 21 in our last 4 so we just need to hang a 35 on Princeton to tie it.

'scuse me, opening Kalshi.

[stereax]

We are coming off 21 in our last 4 so we just need to hang a 35 on Princeton to tie it.

Tyler Catalano five goal night in the big 2026.

Yeah, that should be entirely doable. Lmao.

[Jim Hyla]

We have scored 28 goals in the last 5 games.  I went looking for as many or more over a 5-game interval in recent seasons.  There are a bunch of 25s and some 26s, and I eyeballed it, so I may have missed one, but the most recent I see of 28+ within season is 3/1-3/16/91, 30 goals over 5 games.  (10, 8, 3, 5, 4).

For our most, I found a 38 to start 1967 (14, 7, 3, 6, 8 ), 39s near the end of 1966 (5, 10, 7, 9, 8 ) and midway through 1965 (7, 19, 3, 5, 5) but I think I found our all-time high in 1968: 56 (19, 8, 6, 9, 14).

We are coming off 21 in our last 4 so we just need to hang a 35 on Princeton to tie it.

Yes those were the years!

Note that the end streak in 1966 included ECAC Quaterfinals against BC 9-0, Semis BU 8-1
And although not the 1967 biggest streak ECAC Quarters Brown 11-2, Semis BC 12-2
Not bad for tournament games.

[Chousnake]

Will the students be back for this weekend's games?  If not, I am baffled by a schedule that has Cornell playing so many home games when the students are not on campus.    Two home games on Thanksgiving getaway weekend, four non-conference home games in early January (that can be excused, I suppose) and two home games before the Spring semester begins.  I imagine the fraternities and sororities will be back this weekend for rush, but on the fraternity side, that is an ever shrinking part of the student population. And the formal rush events may conflict with the games.

[BearLover]

Will the students be back for this weekend's games?  If not, I am baffled by a schedule that has Cornell playing so many home games when the students are not on campus.    Two home games on Thanksgiving getaway weekend, four non-conference home games in early January (that can be excused, I suppose) and two home games before the Spring semester begins.  I imagine the fraternities and sororities will be back this weekend for rush, but on the fraternity side, that is an ever shrinking part of the student population. And the formal rush events may conflict with the games.

I suspect most students will be getting back on campus this weekend, unless they're doing rush, in which case they won't be able to attend the games anyway. So I'd expect more students than the past two weekends but far from a packed house. I agree, the schedule this year has been awful. On the bright side, we're 4-0 so far during intercession, so it hasn't hurt on-ice success. But the fan support this year has been total crap and the schedule isn't helping things.

[Beeeej]

Will the students be back for this weekend's games?  If not, I am baffled by a schedule that has Cornell playing so many home games when the students are not on campus.    Two home games on Thanksgiving getaway weekend, four non-conference home games in early January (that can be excused, I suppose) and two home games before the Spring semester begins.  I imagine the fraternities and sororities will be back this weekend for rush, but on the fraternity side, that is an ever shrinking part of the student population. And the formal rush events may conflict with the games.

"Thanksgiving getaway weekend"?? Scheduling two weekend home games for four and five days before the school's break actually starts is not baffling.

Anyway, I gather that this year's schedule is a bit of anomaly, and may be related more to Colgate's needs or other sets of travel partners' needs than to any Cornell issues. There would've been games on those weekends no matter what - so the host school's attendance would always have "suffered".

[Chousnake]

Will the students be back for this weekend's games?  If not, I am baffled by a schedule that has Cornell playing so many home games when the students are not on campus.    Two home games on Thanksgiving getaway weekend, four non-conference home games in early January (that can be excused, I suppose) and two home games before the Spring semester begins.  I imagine the fraternities and sororities will be back this weekend for rush, but on the fraternity side, that is an ever shrinking part of the student population. And the formal rush events may conflict with the games.

"Thanksgiving getaway weekend"?? Scheduling two weekend home games for four and five days before the school's break actually starts is not baffling.

Anyway, I gather that this year's schedule is a bit of anomaly, and may be related more to Colgate's needs or other sets of travel partners' needs than to any Cornell issues. There would've been games on those weekends no matter what - so the host school's attendance would always have "suffered".

Many on this board were lamenting the low attendance for the November 21-22 games and the empty seats in the student sections and some commented that students often head home early. I never did that (it was a long time ago and I always wanted to maximize my time at Cornell rather than at home) and was surprised to hear it was a "thing."  But it was mentioned.

[chimpfood]

The student section won't be more than half full this weekend. Most people back already are busy with rush stuff and everyone else tries to come back Sunday or Monday.

[The Rancor]

The student section won't be more than half full this weekend. Most people back already are busy with rush stuff and everyone else tries to come back Sunday or Monday.

The buy one get one (for $3) promotion was a good idea. For unsold GA in student sections, they should do this again. Bring a friend to the game, make a fan for life.

[pjd8]

I do feel like students at many schools tend to leave campus earlier and get there later than I remember. Part of it is because of online classes. That definitely makes it easier to leave campus early on a break weekend. Part of it is because schools shut down services. My kid had to leave campus for Easter weekend freshman year because the dining halls were shut down. I suspect the schools are cutting cost corners where they can.

But part of it is that students don't socialize the way we used to. They socialize through their phones rather than hanging out in the dorm lounge. And they take their phones everywhere. Combine that with helicopter parenting for the last couple of decades, and it's not surprising that students don't come back on campus until the last minute. Many may be more comfortable at home.

[BearLover]

If you're a new hockey fan curious about Cornell Hockey and Lynah traditions, good chance you'll go through the entire season without experiencing a packed house and truly loud student section outside of Harvard/Dartmouth weekend. That's really sad, it detracts from the fun of these games and one of our biggest comparative advantages (particularly in recruiting).

[Chousnake]

If you're a new hockey fan curious about Cornell Hockey and Lynah traditions, good chance you'll go through the entire season without experiencing a packed house and truly loud student section outside of Harvard/Dartmouth weekend. That's really sad, it detracts from the fun of these games and one of our biggest comparative advantages (particularly in recruiting).

That is sad and disappointing.  Hockey tickets were like gold in the late 70s/early 80s when I was there.  I don't think I ever missed a game in 4 years and, of course, we had to sleep outside (or had our fraternity underclassmen do so) in November to get our tickets.

[Chousnake]

I attended games as a student from 77-81 and in 82-84 as a frequent visitor to campus.  I went to some games in the 2010-2016 years as a Cornell parent.  One thing that I never understood as I watch more games on ESPN+ from home now is why Cornell changed from shooting towards the closed end in the first and third periods.  I thought it would be more intimidating and favorable to do that.  I believe the change came after Lynah got the upgrades, but I don't remember the reason for the change in shooting direction.  Can somebody clue me in?  Thanks.