sun article 03/05/02

[jy3]

http://www.cornelldailysun.com/articles/4838/
:-D

[CUlater \'89]

"...Lynah Rink P.A. legend Arthur Mintz '71..."

I'm sorry, in whose mind, is Art Mintz a legend?  Is there anyone outside of a limited circle of Cornell hockey and football fans who even know who he is?  Are there people from other schools coming to Lynah and saying "boy, I really like that P.A. announcer!  And isn't he the same guy telling us who recorded a tackle at the Cornell football games?"

I think this is a case of the children at the Sun (1) trying to create a buzz in their minds (and the minds of others), that there is something special about the PA announcer, like at some college basketball programs, to make the hockey program even bigger and (2) being intimidated by Art's demeanor and knowledge about Big Red athletics (although there were plenty of others who had a much bigger connection to, and knowledge of, the athletic program in my day, like Bill Furst, for example).

Best quote in the article:  "We don't have any banners," said senior defenseman Brian McMeekin. "And that's what it comes down to."

[Beeeej]

Best quote in the article: "We don't have any banners," said senior defenseman Brian McMeekin. "And that's what it comes down to."

It's also the least accurate.  Though it's probably the lowest priority banner we raise, we've already secured the Ivy Champs banner for the season.

Beeeej

[nshapiro]

I would also note the comment:

"Cornell's men's hockey program may have peaked in the 1970s, when it won two national titles"

Maybe they are thinking about the NY Knicks?


Here is another article that has some interesting notes:

http://www.ivyleaguesports.com/article.asp?intID=1497

I like Dartmouth referred to as "The Big Greed"...

and I had no idea that the women's championship is the

"2002 ECAC JPMorganChase Hockey Championship"

I think it is very unique that the women's championship has a title sponser, but the men don't...at least to my knowledge.

[CowbellGuy]

Avaya, isn't it?

Edit: Well, "Presented by Avaya" anyway...

[melissa]

ok. maybe he's not a legend. still, Judy and I have noted on several occasions how much the majority of announcers in other ECAC rinks suck in comparison. Mintz is actually a real find. I have a sneaking suspicion that Lynah would be lacking without him. Maybe it's just me but I know that I get a huge smile on my face during the first home game of the year immediately upon hearing that familiar voice say those commencing words, "Good Evening Hockey Fans..." His tone, his love of the game, it all shows up in his announcing (not to mention that fact that he is audible and ennunciates) and from my perspective he has become part of the Lynah experience.

Just my $0.02

[Beeeej]

The mere fact that (I believe) only two people have been the regular PA announcer for Cornell men's hockey since Lynah opened makes the job special.  Individuals can be as indifferent as they like to this particular part of Lynah tradition, but Arthur's presence seems to be important enough to the Faithful that they have been known to boo mercilessly when someone lesser fills in.

Beeeej

[jeh25]

Hey Beeeej-

I know you have done lacrosse games for Cornell. Were you the poor soul that got booed at Lynah?

[Beeeej]

Nope, that booing incident was seven or eight years ago.  The one time I announced men's hockey was a Red/White, and the crowd was quite forgiving - a tall order, since nobody had reminded me that the periods and penalties are different lengths in an intrasquad scrimmage.  ::rolleyes::

I did get to PA announce that incredible lax win over Syracuse two years ago, though.  I nearly knocked over all the equipment in there leaping around.   ::nut::

Beeeej

[Ken71]

"Legend" means different things to different people, but for those of us for whom Cornell games are the main contact with hockey, Arthur sets the standard by which other announcers get judged.  He's consistently clear, correct, and professional.  He treats his role as a chance to be part of a QUALITY hockey program and it shows.  

Thanks, Arthur, for a job very well done!

Ken '71

[ugarte]

In the minds of a lot of people who have followed Cornell hockey for a while, Arthur Mintz is a mainstay.  Players graduate, coaches leave and AD's and school Presidents change, but Arthur has been with Cornell hockey longer than I have, and I respect his dedication immensely. (Not to mention that it is rather unsporting of you to pick on a Sun reporter by dissing ACM, who did nothing to deserve it.)  In our little clique, Arthur is a living legend. Long may he announce.

Anyway, who else would I turn to if I needed to know how much time was left in the period?

[Al DeFlorio]

Right on, Ken.  

Compared with the cheerleading bozos at most other rinks, Arthur is a real class act, and, in my opinion, adds a lot to the hockey program.

[min \'97]

i am puzzled by the next to last paragraph in the article... it reads:

/I "As easy as it is to buy into statistics, Cornell doesn't yet seem satisfied. And apparently, the Red won't be satisfied until it can tote some hardware back to Ithaca." /I

i thought we had won the cleary cup...

[Beeeej]

That's software.  :-D

Beeeej

[cbuckser]

I agree with Melissa, Jeff, Charles, Al, and Ken.  Since my freshman year, I've appreciated how Arthur has contribued to make the hockey-watching experience at Lynah Rink special.  His professionalism is unusual for college sports.  Just listen to a game at Ohio State, or Colgate, to see what we could have been subjected to at every home game.