Cornell vs Harvard, ECAC QF Game 1, 3/13/26

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Sounds like parking will be crazy with everything going on tonight - I plan to arrive early
LET'S GO RED!!

[Snowball]

I have come around somewhat on the benefits of being paired vs Harvard, given the excitement that it has generated on campus. In a year of extremely weak attendance (by Cornell hockey standards), it's nice to finish off the season with strong crowds.

And I do think we match up well against Harvard, who is lacking the high-end skill to fit their north-south style of hockey.

With that said, Colgate would clearly be an easier matchup in my eyes.

I don't know Harvard has been pretty meh all year.  Barely got by St Lawrence last week.  My money is on Union rolling over Princeton and then taking down Quinnipiac in the semis.  Hopefully we are on the other side of that final and I think come out on top. 

This is my view and hope too: Union has been a beast lately.

There has been some catastrophizing about Cornell getting swept. That seems optimistic... for Harvard.

If there's any sweeping going on at Lynah, it'll be Cornell sweeping Harvard off the ice — just as soon as the fish are clear.

Let's Go Red!

[Trotsky]

It's a good day to beat Harvard.

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Will Stereax have a nice birthday sign ready for Long's birthday??
Or is it Caron Ryan that she favors?? I can't remember

[stereax]

📧 Know Before You Go
Men's Ice Hockey ECAC Quarterfinals vs. Harvard
Cornell Hockey Fans,

We are excited to welcome you to Lynah Rink as the Big Red take on the Harvard Crimson in one of the most storied rivalries in college hockey. With Ivy Madness taking place in Newman Arena this weekend, please review the important entry and game day updates below before arriving at the rink.
Adjusted Entry Locations
Due to event operations surrounding Ivy Madness, entry points to Lynah Rink will be adjusted from their typical locations. Event staff and signage will direct fans to the appropriate entrances upon arrival. To plan your arrival, please review the below information:

The traditional entry gates will be closed. Fans will instead be able to enter through the following locations:

Front of Lynah Rink near Section A (facing Campus Road)

Front of Lynah Rink near Section E (facing Campus Road)

Relocated North Gate on the far end of the north side of the rink, near the balcony and Section O

Re-Entry Policy for This Event
Due to operational adjustments associated with Ivy Madness in Bartels Hall, re-entry procedures for Lynah Rink will be modified for this event. Upon entering Lynah Rink, all fans will receive a hand stamp. Fans will not be permitted to re-enter through any exterior doors or ticketed gates once they have exited the building. Re-entry through ticketed entrances will not be accommodated.

Guests may access Bartels Hall for concessions and restrooms during the game. To return to Lynah Rink from the Bartels concourse, fans must present both their game ticket and the hand stamp provided upon entry.

Please plan accordingly before exiting the venue.

Rink Policies & Fan Conduct
The Men's Ice Hockey ECAC Quarterfinals are some of the most anticipated contests of the season, and we look forward to an incredible atmosphere inside Lynah.

Fans are reminded of the following policies:

There is a zero-tolerance policy regarding bringing fish into Lynah Rink.

Throwing objects onto the ice before, during, or after the game will result in immediate ejection.

Any disruption to play caused by items thrown onto the ice may also result in a delay of game penalty assessed to Cornell.

Profanity or abusive behavior toward participants, officials, or fellow fans may result in removal from the venue.

[stereax]

Will Stereax have a nice birthday sign ready for Long's birthday??
Or is it Caron Ryan that she favors?? I can't remember

The joke is, and always has been, Caton Ryan is good at hockey.

I think the Rayhill jersey guy will probably have a couple of signs floating around. I'm a little too high up and not artistically inclined enough, haha!

[stereax]

Fans are reminded of the following policies:

There is a zero-tolerance policy regarding bringing fish into Lynah Rink.

Throwing objects onto the ice before, during, or after the game will result in immediate ejection.

Any disruption to play caused by items thrown onto the ice may also result in a delay of game penalty assessed to Cornell.

Profanity or abusive behavior toward participants, officials, or fellow fans may result in removal from the venue.

I'm sure this is mostly aimed at the fish cleanup and the "f- you Harvard" chants (which, we can do better, "UMass Cambridge" is right there) - do y'all think this applies to the newspapers too?

(Also, please imagine with me the absolute cinema if Veilleux scores.)

[DisplacedCornellian]

Games like a Harvard home playoff series are what turns raw recruits into Lynah Faithful Lifers.

I was mortally infected because of the 1986 ECAC playoff run.

A full and fully engaged crowd is how the hockey fan culture is created and perpetuated.  All those memories the keeeds are making with their friends, with Cornell hockey as the lynch pin.

This guy was public enemy number one for the 2000 playoff series.

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2000/2/3/the-v-spot-cornell-sucks-pthis/

How do I know that was written in 2000? The reference to the Rock at the height of his popularity in the WWF (thank goodness for Youtube) and the last paragraph, which would never get past the editor in any publication today, I'm sure

I liked his follow-up article better.

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2000/2/7/the-v-spot-killer-cornell-pif/

[stereax]

Games like a Harvard home playoff series are what turns raw recruits into Lynah Faithful Lifers.

I was mortally infected because of the 1986 ECAC playoff run.

A full and fully engaged crowd is how the hockey fan culture is created and perpetuated.  All those memories the keeeds are making with their friends, with Cornell hockey as the lynch pin.

This guy was public enemy number one for the 2000 playoff series.

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2000/2/3/the-v-spot-cornell-sucks-pthis/

How do I know that was written in 2000? The reference to the Rock at the height of his popularity in the WWF (thank goodness for Youtube) and the last paragraph, which would never get past the editor in any publication today, I'm sure

I liked his follow-up article better.

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2000/2/7/the-v-spot-killer-cornell-pif/

But as Cornell was putting the nail in Harvard's coffin on the ice, a group of students did the same off of it. A bunch of Big Red kids had painted their stomachs with "JR Sucks!", an extremely inaccurate, but humorous attack on senior netminder J.R. Prestifilippo.

After Cornell's fifth goal, Mazzoleni felt it was unfair to leave Prestifilippo in the game any longer. Junior backup Oli Jonas was immediately greeted with cheers of "Safety Sieve." However, these intrepid Cornellians convinced a few of their buddies to bare their gaunt chests and had a "Jonas Sucks!" painted in less than two minutes.

I'm sorry... WHAT

[Beeeej]

But as Cornell was putting the nail in Harvard's coffin on the ice, a group of students did the same off of it. A bunch of Big Red kids had painted their stomachs with "JR Sucks!", an extremely inaccurate, but humorous attack on senior netminder J.R. Prestifilippo.

After Cornell's fifth goal, Mazzoleni felt it was unfair to leave Prestifilippo in the game any longer. Junior backup Oli Jonas was immediately greeted with cheers of "Safety Sieve." However, these intrepid Cornellians convinced a few of their buddies to bare their gaunt chests and had a "Jonas Sucks!" painted in less than two minutes.

I'm sorry... WHAT

True story. The R in JR was quickly adjusted to an A and the group recruited three more to be O, N, and S. It was easily one of the proudest moments I've ever witnessed as a Lynah Faithful. I have photos somewhere - not sure whether I can still dig them up.

[scoop85]

Games like a Harvard home playoff series are what turns raw recruits into Lynah Faithful Lifers.

I was mortally infected because of the 1986 ECAC playoff run.

A full and fully engaged crowd is how the hockey fan culture is created and perpetuated.  All those memories the keeeds are making with their friends, with Cornell hockey as the lynch pin.

This guy was public enemy number one for the 2000 playoff series.

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2000/2/3/the-v-spot-cornell-sucks-pthis/

How do I know that was written in 2000? The reference to the Rock at the height of his popularity in the WWF (thank goodness for Youtube) and the last paragraph, which would never get past the editor in any publication today, I'm sure

I liked his follow-up article better.

https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2000/2/7/the-v-spot-killer-cornell-pif/

[By the way, thanks to those kind Cornellians who responded with the chicken story. Extra gratitude to those who subscribed me to every pornographic email mailing list on the web.]

Ok, who's going to fess up to this hilarity?

[stereax]

Before doors are even open, we've got people all over the A area outside the rink, spilling down the stairs and ramp. Let's fuckin' go.

[stereax]

Amount of Law Students I Have Successfully Recognized And Yapped With: 2(??)

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A couple of the door people are already trying to make sure everyone "stays in their sections tonight". Ooh boy.

[stereax]

There's a guy in section B with signs: "It's all your fault" (with a sieve), "Crimson = Dark Red", "CourWALLyer" 😂