numbers, numbers, numbers

[LynahFaithfulS]

ok i have three questions. about numbers. :-)
1. is it coincidence McKee and LeNeveu are/were both 31? and both named David?
2. Chabot is 1. Other goalies are 1 too. 'Nuther coincidece? or are 1 and 30s traditional golie numbers?
3. is Princeton just weird that they have numbers up to the 60s?

ok i guess that was really 5 questions.
just wondering.... ::screwy::

[CowbellGuy]

1. Yes, I'm sure it's a coincidence
2. Traditionally, all goalies wore 1. That later expanded to 1, 30-35 as traditional goalie numbers. Schafer seems to frown upon odd number selection, so the goalies tend to use predictable numbers
3. There are plenty of players who pick unusual numbers if their coach lets them. Take a look at rosters around the NCAAs. Sometimes it's a year that holds some significance, a lucky number, or God-knows-what else.

Along these lines, anyone remember Yan Turgeon, who played for Clarkson up to 2000? He wore 77, which happens to be Pierre Turgeon's number. Anyone know if they're related or something?

[Steve Marciniec \'85]

Numbers in the 30s and 1 are traditional for goalies.  Until the 80's (e.g. Gretzky #99) it was rare for any hockey players to have numbers above the 30s.

McKee and Lenny having the same first name is a total coincidence, unless Schafer is superstitious  ;-) .

[rhovorka]

young faithful 07 wrote:

1. is it coincidence McKee and LeNeveu are/were both 31? and both named David?

1, 30, 31 are traditional goaltender uniform numbers.  With Lenny leaving and Chabot (1) and Marr (30) returning, 31 was given to McKee.  Yes, it's a coincidence they are both named David.

[Q]2. Chabot is 1. Other goalies are 1 too. 'Nuther coincidece? or are 1 and 30s traditional golie numbers?[/Q]
See my answer to your first question.  

[q]3. is Princeton just weird that they have numbers up to the 60s? [/q]
Yep.  I always find myself criticizing college hockey players who demand non-traditional numbers (#1-31).  Especially on a team as bad as Princeton.  #84, #60, #90. #44.  Give me a break.  My least favorite was Clarkson's Jan Turgeon who wore #77 to be like Pierre, even though there's no relation.  I was OK with Syl Apps wearing his dad's jersey #, but I don't remember what that was.  I like that Cornell hasn't had any above 31 in my days (as well as the no #13 "rule").  It reinforces the belief that no individual is above the team.

[bigggreddd77]

Ooooor...

maybe...just maybe...both of these guys were big fans of the legendary goalie Grant Fuhr who was number 31?  I mean...lots of athletes wear their favorite players numbers...just a thought.  I don't know that the number choice is completely coincidence...their first names on the other hand...

 ::nut::



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[rhovorka]

It looks like McKee wore #41 on the Tornado.

http://www.nahl.com/teams/tex/release.asp?RELEASE_ID=1553

[Greg Berge]

Rich H '96 wrote:

 I like that Cornell hasn't had any above 31 in my days

How quickly they forget, sniff.

Eddy Skazyk -- # 39.

[rhovorka]

Greg Berge '85 wrote:

Eddy Skazyk -- # 39.

Gah!  You're right, I'm wrong.  Sorry, Eddy.

[jtwcornell91]

Damn, Greg answered my trivia question before I could post it.

Edit: I happen to think our lack of a #13 is really cool.  Approximately as cool as lining up for the national anthems in numerical order.



Post Edited (02-17-04 16:20)

[HOTELCALIFORNIA]

Honestly Young Faithful, your question #1 is a no-brainer.. maybe you're just a "New Ignorant Faithful" who's trying to think she knows shit. Yuuuup.



Post Edited (02-17-04 16:27)

[Josh '99]

Rich H '96 wrote:
I was OK with Syl Apps wearing his dad's jersey #, but I don't remember what that was.

I thought Syl Apps wore #9 or something traditional like that, no?   ::help::

[Section A]

[Q]Approximately as cool as lining up for the national anthems in numerical order.[/Q]

I always thought that was cool, though I'm sure all teams have a specific way they line up for the anthems, even if it's not numerically. They are all superstitious, after all :-). This reminds me though......I noticed (as I'm sure others did too) that, this past weekend, they lined up slightly differently for the introduction of the starting lineups, with the starters on the goal line as opposed to the side boards with the rest of the team.

[Greg Berge]

Easy, now.  Everybody's welcome to the board, and everybody's welcome to ask questions.

[Pete]

HOTEL,
   Actually her question isn't a no brainer.  (Maybe the name part).  There certainly could be a reason why they wear the same number, (i.e. same favorite player) and if somebody wants to ask that here, they shouldn't be attacked for it.

[ursusminor]

Hynes wore 57 in Juniors. I thought that was appropriate. :-D