Cornell vs Princeton, ECAC SF, 3/20/26

[The Rancor]

I'd expect this to be a tough game. Princeton may not be the most skilled team overall but they've played Cornell tough in both previous games. A multi-goal lead would go a long way.

And Ben Syer knows this team better than any other coach. He knows Casey- and what he knows- better than any other coach. We are well scouted by Princeton, and need to play a very smart game to have success.

[BearLover]

I'd expect this to be a tough game. Princeton may not be the most skilled team overall but they've played Cornell tough in both previous games. A multi-goal lead would go a long way.

And Ben Syer knows this team better than any other coach. He knows Casey- and what he knows- better than any other coach. We are well scouted by Princeton, and need to play a very smart game to have success.

Notably, Syer and Casey have never coached together.

[arugula]

I'd expect this to be a tough game. Princeton may not be the most skilled team overall but they've played Cornell tough in both previous games. A multi-goal lead would go a long way.

And Ben Syer knows this team better than any other coach. He knows Casey- and what he knows- better than any other coach. We are well scouted by Princeton, and need to play a very smart game to have success.

Notably, Syer and Casey have never coached together.

Didn't Ben replace Casey on the staff?

[BearLover]

I'd expect this to be a tough game. Princeton may not be the most skilled team overall but they've played Cornell tough in both previous games. A multi-goal lead would go a long way.

And Ben Syer knows this team better than any other coach. He knows Casey- and what he knows- better than any other coach. We are well scouted by Princeton, and need to play a very smart game to have success.

Notably, Syer and Casey have never coached together.

Didn't Ben replace Casey on the staff?

I believe Ben replaced Casey, and then Casey replaced Ben, but they've never been on the same staff at the same time.

[The Rancor]

Yes. And Ben Syer knows all the guys in the recruiting pipeline, on the team now, had the same mentor as Casey,  and coached against him, for many years. He knows just about everything about Coach Jones.

[Jeff Hopkins '82]

Yes. And Ben Syer knows all the guys in the recruiting pipeline, on the team now, had the same mentor as Casey,  and coached against him, for many years. He knows just about everything about Coach Jones.

And you can be sure that goes the opposite way, too.

[The Rancor]

Yes. And Ben Syer knows all the guys in the recruiting pipeline, on the team now, had the same mentor as Casey,  and coached against him, for many years. He knows just about everything about Coach Jones.

And you can be sure that goes the opposite way, too.

To a degree, but Jones didn't coach at Princeton. I'm sure they are after the same types of players, but presumably, Seyer recruited half our team, or was directly involved.

[andyw2100]

Apparently there is going to be a pre-game gathering in Saranac Lake. It starts at 4:00 PM on Friday. Kim and I will be at the arena by then, watching the Clarkson - Dartmouth game, so we'll pass, but...

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DATE: Friday, March 20, 2026
TIME: 4:00pm
LOCATION: The Belvedere Restaurant, 102 Bloomingdale Ave. Saranac Lake, NY 12983

Gather with fellow Cornellians at Cornell-owned the Belvedere Restaurant in Saranac Lake before the Big Red takes on Princeton in the ECAC semi-finals in Lake Placid! Mingle over complimentary appetizers and drink specials! Come together before the game and feel free to stick around to watch if you don't have tickets to watch live!
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In case anyone is interested:

Pre-game Event

[fastforward]

I hope everyone going to LP has a blast and have safe travels.
I'll be home cheering the team on (maybe at one of the local establishments showing the game as noted in another post)
GO BIG RED

[andyw2100]

I hope everyone going to LP has a blast and have safe travels.
I'll be home cheering the team on (maybe at one of the local establishments showing the game as noted in another post)
GO BIG RED

En route from NJ (instead of Ithaca.) We were in DC for a couple of days and spent last night at my mother's house to avoid an 8+ hour drive today.

Should make it in plenty of time for Clarkson vs. Dartmouth.

[stereax]

I hope everyone going to LP has a blast and have safe travels.
I'll be home cheering the team on (maybe at one of the local establishments showing the game as noted in another post)
GO BIG RED

Have just been collected by Trotsky and Anne grabbing a bite and then off we go!

[Beeeej]

Have just been collected by Trotsky and Anne grabbing a bite and then off we go!

Corrupting Cornell hockey fans for eight generations!!

[fastforward]

I'm so jealous 🫤
I have a funeral so had to bail on this but hopefully the rest of the playoffs will be good to go

[pjd8]

I hope everyone going to LP has a blast and have safe travels.
I'll be home cheering the team on (maybe at one of the local establishments showing the game as noted in another post)
GO BIG RED

Have just been collected by Trotsky and Anne grabbing a bite and then off we go!

You can't get better travel partners. You'll have a great time.

[andyw2100]

I hope everyone going to LP has a blast and have safe travels.

For anyone coming into Placid off 87, through Keene on 73...

...leave yourselves -A LOT- of extra time! It's snowing and the roads are particularly slippery. This coming from an Ithaca native used to driving in this stuff. (Kim is driving, but...)

Our original ETA into town was about 2:30PM. At this point GPS is showing we've lost close to an hour, and it's getting worse.

Edit: We've passed at least half a dozen cars that have slid off the road or into other cars.