Cornell 4 Harvard 1, 1/24/26

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God bless Josh Robinson.

I just met his dad at the Syracuse airport!  Me and my inability to not recognize someone wearing a Cornell Hockey sweatshirt.

[Trotsky]

Did you pass on our thanks for winning the game?

[Robb]

(Also, Jason hinted that Nieuwendyk might have been there? Anyone see him?)

Yes - several times.

No secret that he has a house on Cayuga Lake and is around a lot.

Yeah, a friend used to own a restaurant downtown and used to get him and Mike Richter in occasionally.

Obligatory brush with greatness story:  when I was on the hill (early 90s), Joe's girlfriend and my girlfriend worked at the Cornell Horse Farm together.  I never met him, but his girlfriend shared a story that she'd been watching his games that season, and she was talking to him and telling him that he needed to forecheck more and that he was really missing some opportunities to jump into the play.  He just looked at her and said, "Hon, I get paid more that $1M per year to play hockey.  I think I know what I'm doing."  Discussion over!  He didn't end up marrying her. 

[stereax]

The weekly Casey:

What a weekend at Lynah Rink! We welcomed back so many former players and families to celebrate Alumni Weekend — and our guys delivered with two huge ECAC wins to make it even more special.

Friday Night vs. Dartmouth:
Friday's game was critical in the ECAC standings, and our team turned in one of its most complete games of the season. We outshot Dartmouth 31–16 and ultimately earned a 2–1 overtime victory. While it was disappointing not to finish the game in regulation given how well we played, our group stuck with our process and was rewarded with the win.

After a strong start, Dartmouth struck first at 8:49 of the opening period. Our team didn't flinch, continuing to push the pace and control the game. The second period was dominant, and we drew even while shorthanded when Jake Kraft tapped in a Jonny Castagna rebound. Moments later, Charlie Major nearly put us ahead with a breakaway on the same penalty kill — and if that one had gone in, the roof might have come off Lynah.

We generated some great looks on the power play but couldn't find the go-ahead goal until overtime. Winning the critical opening faceoff in OT proved pivotal, as Kraft broke free for another breakaway and buried the game-winner to seal an important conference victory.

Saturday Night vs. Harvard
Saturday brought another sold-out crowd with our long-time rival Harvard in the building, and all the traditions that make Lynah so special — including the annual fish toss before lineups. The energy was incredible from the start.

The only disappointment of the night came from the language used in some of the chants directed toward Harvard. We have one of the best environments in all of college hockey, and I truly believe our students can continue to make a huge impact without crossing that line. The atmosphere was unbelievable — and it can be just as electric with respect and pride leading the way.

The game itself was outstanding. After an evenly played first period, the team completely took over in the second. Jake Kraft opened the scoring at 11:27, followed by George Fegaras, who buried a rebound just 25 seconds later. Moments later, Charlie Major nearly extended the lead but was denied by a big save. Lynah was hopping!

Before the period was out, Aiden Long made it 3–0, and Jonny Castagna added one in the third to secure a 4–1 final. Alexis Cournoyer earned the start in both games and was rock-solid all weekend.

Looking Ahead: Road Warriors
We now hit the road for 7 of our next 8 games, starting with our trip this weekend to Yale and Brown. As we head into the stretch run of February, ECAC hockey continues to show incredible parity — and if you take a period or a night off, you'll lose. We'll be back to work this week, using last weekend as both a confidence boost and a measuring stick for what's ahead.

A huge thank-you to all our alumni who returned to celebrate our 1986 and 1996 ECAC Championship teams.

What a turnout, what a weekend, and what a reminder of what makes this program so special.

Let's Go Red!

Casey Jones '90

Jay R. Bloom '77 Head Coach of Men's Hockey
Cornell University

I'm going to guess the "language" was the "fuck you, Harvard" chants?

[fastforward]

Wow, a call out on the language
I was wondering if Casey would go there, as Schaf has in the past
Listening to the replay it came through LOUD AND CLEAR

[chimpfood]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I only remember one "fuck you Harvard" chant. I agree that it was way too much during that playoff series a few years ago, and good ok Schaf for calling that out. But, plenty of our other chants use swear words too so I wouldn't be careful as a coach so as to not overstep and discourage chants when they are not excessive. It feels like sports have shifted into more and more of a soft environment recently, and I don't think we need that to continue. It's not just the chants too, over winter break my group was standing at the back of section B, making sure not to block anyone, and we got asked to sit down by the usher. Point is, you don't need to try to control every little thing that the crowd does, unless it gets truly excessive or repulsive.

[fastforward]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I only remember one "fuck you Harvard" chant. I agree that it was way too much during that playoff series a few years ago, and good ok Schaf for calling that out. But, plenty of our other chants use swear words too so I wouldn't be careful as a coach so as to not overstep and discourage chants when they are not excessive. It feels like sports have shifted into more and more of a soft environment recently, and I don't think we need that to continue. It's not just the chants too, over winter break my group was standing at the back of section B, making sure not to block anyone, and we got asked to sit down by the usher. Point is, you don't need to try to control every little thing that the crowd does, unless it gets truly excessive or repulsive.

I was wondering if since if was so loud that perhaps ESPN+ may have complained?? Just a thought

[stereax]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I only remember one "fuck you Harvard" chant. I agree that it was way too much during that playoff series a few years ago, and good ok Schaf for calling that out. But, plenty of our other chants use swear words too so I wouldn't be careful as a coach so as to not overstep and discourage chants when they are not excessive. It feels like sports have shifted into more and more of a soft environment recently, and I don't think we need that to continue. It's not just the chants too, over winter break my group was standing at the back of section B, making sure not to block anyone, and we got asked to sit down by the usher. Point is, you don't need to try to control every little thing that the crowd does, unless it gets truly excessive or repulsive.

There was an older woman in the back left of C a week or three ago during winter break who was upset that I (several rows in front of her way to the side above the tunnel) was standing up and kept signaling for me to sit down.

So I slouched a bit onto the rail but absolutely did not sit down.

Screw that.

But yeah if it came through on ESPN+... hahaha.

There were definitely two chants. One at the start, one at the end.

[Weder]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I only remember one "fuck you Harvard" chant. I agree that it was way too much during that playoff series a few years ago, and good ok Schaf for calling that out. But, plenty of our other chants use swear words too so I wouldn't be careful as a coach so as to not overstep and discourage chants when they are not excessive. It feels like sports have shifted into more and more of a soft environment recently, and I don't think we need that to continue. It's not just the chants too, over winter break my group was standing at the back of section B, making sure not to block anyone, and we got asked to sit down by the usher. Point is, you don't need to try to control every little thing that the crowd does, unless it gets truly excessive or repulsive.

There was an older woman in the back left of C a week or three ago during winter break who was upset that I (several rows in front of her way to the side above the tunnel) was standing up and kept signaling for me to sit down.

So I slouched a bit onto the rail but absolutely did not sit down.

Screw that.

But yeah if it came through on ESPN+... hahaha.

There were definitely two chants. One at the start, one at the end.

I thought I heard it a bit after the Harvard goal too.

[stereax]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I only remember one "fuck you Harvard" chant. I agree that it was way too much during that playoff series a few years ago, and good ok Schaf for calling that out. But, plenty of our other chants use swear words too so I wouldn't be careful as a coach so as to not overstep and discourage chants when they are not excessive. It feels like sports have shifted into more and more of a soft environment recently, and I don't think we need that to continue. It's not just the chants too, over winter break my group was standing at the back of section B, making sure not to block anyone, and we got asked to sit down by the usher. Point is, you don't need to try to control every little thing that the crowd does, unless it gets truly excessive or repulsive.

There was an older woman in the back left of C a week or three ago during winter break who was upset that I (several rows in front of her way to the side above the tunnel) was standing up and kept signaling for me to sit down.

So I slouched a bit onto the rail but absolutely did not sit down.

Screw that.

But yeah if it came through on ESPN+... hahaha.

There were definitely two chants. One at the start, one at the end.

I thought I heard it a bit after the Harvard goal too.

I think that was the end one? I recall it twice for sure.

[marty]

The weekly Casey:

What a weekend at Lynah Rink! We welcomed back so many former players and families to celebrate Alumni Weekend — and our guys delivered with two huge ECAC wins to make it even more special.

Friday Night vs. Dartmouth:
Friday's game was critical in the ECAC standings, and our team turned in one of its most complete games of the season. We outshot Dartmouth 31–16 and ultimately earned a 2–1 overtime victory. While it was disappointing not to finish the game in regulation given how well we played, our group stuck with our process and was rewarded with the win.

After a strong start, Dartmouth struck first at 8:49 of the opening period. Our team didn't flinch, continuing to push the pace and control the game. The second period was dominant, and we drew even while shorthanded when Jake Kraft tapped in a Jonny Castagna rebound. Moments later, Charlie Major nearly put us ahead with a breakaway on the same penalty kill — and if that one had gone in, the roof might have come off Lynah.

We generated some great looks on the power play but couldn't find the go-ahead goal until overtime. Winning the critical opening faceoff in OT proved pivotal, as Kraft broke free for another breakaway and buried the game-winner to seal an important conference victory.

Saturday Night vs. Harvard
Saturday brought another sold-out crowd with our long-time rival Harvard in the building, and all the traditions that make Lynah so special — including the annual fish toss before lineups. The energy was incredible from the start.

The only disappointment of the night came from the language used in some of the chants directed toward Harvard. We have one of the best environments in all of college hockey, and I truly believe our students can continue to make a huge impact without crossing that line. The atmosphere was unbelievable — and it can be just as electric with respect and pride leading the way.

The game itself was outstanding. After an evenly played first period, the team completely took over in the second. Jake Kraft opened the scoring at 11:27, followed by George Fegaras, who buried a rebound just 25 seconds later. Moments later, Charlie Major nearly extended the lead but was denied by a big save. Lynah was hopping!

Before the period was out, Aiden Long made it 3–0, and Jonny Castagna added one in the third to secure a 4–1 final. Alexis Cournoyer earned the start in both games and was rock-solid all weekend.

Looking Ahead: Road Warriors
We now hit the road for 7 of our next 8 games, starting with our trip this weekend to Yale and Brown. As we head into the stretch run of February, ECAC hockey continues to show incredible parity — and if you take a period or a night off, you'll lose. We'll be back to work this week, using last weekend as both a confidence boost and a measuring stick for what's ahead.

A huge thank-you to all our alumni who returned to celebrate our 1986 and 1996 ECAC Championship teams.

What a turnout, what a weekend, and what a reminder of what makes this program so special.

Let's Go Red!

Casey Jones '90

Jay R. Bloom '77 Head Coach of Men's Hockey
Cornell University

I'm going to guess the "language" was the "fuck you, Harvard" chants?

And here is an audio recap of the weekend,  "Between the Lines".

[TimV]

"AAAAAAHHHHHH  SEE YA, CRIMEBAG!!!!"  

[fastforward]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I only remember one "fuck you Harvard" chant. I agree that it was way too much during that playoff series a few years ago, and good ok Schaf for calling that out. But, plenty of our other chants use swear words too so I wouldn't be careful as a coach so as to not overstep and discourage chants when they are not excessive. It feels like sports have shifted into more and more of a soft environment recently, and I don't think we need that to continue. It's not just the chants too, over winter break my group was standing at the back of section B, making sure not to block anyone, and we got asked to sit down by the usher. Point is, you don't need to try to control every little thing that the crowd does, unless it gets truly excessive or repulsive.

There was an older woman in the back left of C a week or three ago during winter break who was upset that I (several rows in front of her way to the side above the tunnel) was standing up and kept signaling for me to sit down.

So I slouched a bit onto the rail but absolutely did not sit down.

Screw that.

But yeah if it came through on ESPN+... hahaha.

There were definitely two chants. One at the start, one at the end.

That is my one and only pet peeve-people who don't wait for stoppages in play to go up or down the stairs, or make a whole row stand up so they can get in or out

I'm all for the chants - it's tradition

[BearLover]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I only remember one "fuck you Harvard" chant. I agree that it was way too much during that playoff series a few years ago, and good ok Schaf for calling that out. But, plenty of our other chants use swear words too so I wouldn't be careful as a coach so as to not overstep and discourage chants when they are not excessive. It feels like sports have shifted into more and more of a soft environment recently, and I don't think we need that to continue. It's not just the chants too, over winter break my group was standing at the back of section B, making sure not to block anyone, and we got asked to sit down by the usher. Point is, you don't need to try to control every little thing that the crowd does, unless it gets truly excessive or repulsive.

There was an older woman in the back left of C a week or three ago during winter break who was upset that I (several rows in front of her way to the side above the tunnel) was standing up and kept signaling for me to sit down.

So I slouched a bit onto the rail but absolutely did not sit down.

Screw that.

But yeah if it came through on ESPN+... hahaha.

There were definitely two chants. One at the start, one at the end.

That is my one and only pet peeve-people who don't wait for stoppages in play to go up or down the stairs, or make a whole row stand up so they can get in or out

I'm all for the chants - it's tradition

"Fuck you Harvard" isn't really tradition, it's a crude and unoriginal chant that was never much of a thing until recently. I can sympathize with parents who don't want to take their kids to a game where half the arena is screaming the F-bomb. Not something I'm losing sleep over, but I get it. Agreed they shouldn't be policing the fans, but also this chant is kinda just lame. Also, Casey calling it out in an email that none of the students read is silly.

[scoop85]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I only remember one "fuck you Harvard" chant. I agree that it was way too much during that playoff series a few years ago, and good ok Schaf for calling that out. But, plenty of our other chants use swear words too so I wouldn't be careful as a coach so as to not overstep and discourage chants when they are not excessive. It feels like sports have shifted into more and more of a soft environment recently, and I don't think we need that to continue. It's not just the chants too, over winter break my group was standing at the back of section B, making sure not to block anyone, and we got asked to sit down by the usher. Point is, you don't need to try to control every little thing that the crowd does, unless it gets truly excessive or repulsive.

There was an older woman in the back left of C a week or three ago during winter break who was upset that I (several rows in front of her way to the side above the tunnel) was standing up and kept signaling for me to sit down.

So I slouched a bit onto the rail but absolutely did not sit down.

Screw that.

But yeah if it came through on ESPN+... hahaha.

There were definitely two chants. One at the start, one at the end.

That is my one and only pet peeve-people who don't wait for stoppages in play to go up or down the stairs, or make a whole row stand up so they can get in or out

I'm all for the chants - it's tradition

"Fuck you Harvard" isn't really tradition, it's a crude and unoriginal chant that was never much of a thing until recently. I can sympathize with parents who don't want to take their kids to a game where half the arena is screaming the F-bomb. Not something I'm losing sleep over, but I get it. Agreed they shouldn't be policing the fans, but also this chant is kinda just lame. Also, Casey calling it out in an email that none of the students read is silly.

I agree that I'm not particularly offended by the content of the chant, but rather the lame lack of creativity.