Cornell-Harvard postgame

[canucksfan]

Typical, fantastic Cornell performance. They simply pounded the life out of Harvard along the boards.

McKee was huge when he had to be. People talk about how he doesn't face as many shots as other goalies but he still makes the saves when he is called upon. Speaking of huge performances, how about Charlie Cook? Immense on defense and of course on the PP.

Finally, the "other" hero of the game...Dan Pegoraro. He has been getting better and better this year, but I think this was his best performance yet. He was driving to the net and making dangerous passes and shots all game, but the one play of his (besides that gorgeous assist) that stands out in my mind is a blocked shot he had in the third period, where he slid right through the puck and the defender to clear the zone. He has really become a well-rounded player this season, and Peggy deserves as much credit for his tenacity on defense as he does for his fantastic offensive work today.

[Denison 71]

Who was ECAC Tournament MVP?

[Al DeFlorio]

[Q]Denison 71 Wrote:

 Who was ECAC Tournament MVP?
[/q]
Charlie Cook

[Denison 71]

Thanks.
What is your prediction about where Cornell is going to play the first round in NCAA?

[Luke 05]

Anybody know who is televising next week's games?  

[KP '06]

[Q]Luke 05 Wrote:

 Anybody know who is televising next week's games?  [/q]

http://www.uscho.com/news/tvsked.php

[Luke 05]

So how i see it, if we aren't in Worcester, we will not be on television for the first round game.  Am I reading the list correctly?

[Al DeFlorio]

[Q]Luke 05 Wrote:

 So how i see it, if we aren't in Worcester, we will not be on television for the first round game.  Am I reading the list correctly?[/q]
It's possible some of the games will be syndicated to the regional sports networks (e.g., Fox Sports North), especially those that ESPN-U will have to show delayed.  Should know more after the seedings when the RSNs know who's playing when and where.  Let's hope so, anyway, if Cornell gets sent west.

[ugarte]

What a fantastic game. Watching Moulson makes me giddy. On the second goal, the way he and Topher kept circling and passing to eachother before Moulson found Cook all alone ... it was poetry.

I can't wait for the first round of the NCAAs. I don't care where it is, I don't care who we play. I love this team.

[calgARI '07]

After the first period, it was without question the best the team played all season.  Really too bad they're gonna end up in Minnesota.  I guess it feels like they're being punished by going to big ice and having to beat Gophers on their own ice.

[scoop85]

Attended both games with my daughter.  Great bonding experience.

Some observations from last night:

1.  Brutal first period (we looked like we were were the team that played 2 OT the night before).
2.  Our overall strength and work ethic along the boards and behind the net is what separates us from all others.  It ultimately wears down the opposition and leads to penalties, where the powerplay works its magic.
3.  Besides Cook and McKee, I thought Pegoraro, Moulson, Scott, Hynes and Bitz really stood out.
4.  It was mentioned before, but I can't emphasize enough how strong Pegoraro was last night.  Besides setting up the critical first goal and working along the boards, he dove to knock the puck out of our zone on a number of occasions in the third period when we were protecting the lead.  His escape from last year's doghouse symbolizes how this team has come along.
5.  My main concern continues to be our breakout.  I thought that in both games the defense struggled to clear the zone, and our Freshmen D-men showed some nervousness.  If it isn't remedied, we can be made to pay by a team with offensive talent.
6.  From reading the other threads, it's disappointing that we seem likely headed to Minneapolis, but the system does what it does and there's little use crying about it.  Just go out and win the games!

[Ken \'70]

Pegoraro's patience in waiting for Varteressian was excellent.

Pokulok and Krantz struggled again in the first period.  Without a lot of improvement look for them to get victimized on the big ice by WI, and MN if we get that far.

The second period was complete domination.  Harvard is credited with two shots on goal, but the second was really moving away from goal when McKee caught it as it crossed in front.

For finishing 2nd and 3rd Harvard and Colgate get to stay east.  Harvard will never get out of the Amherst bracket.  Look for Colgate to put up a good fight against DU if they play like they did in the first period against Harvard Friday night.  But that's a tough bracket.

WI has won 3 of its last dozen games.  Only 6 of their 21 wins against big 4 league teams have come against those with a .500 record or better.

Despite being the highest ranked 2 seed Cornell has the toughest path of the #2s to the final 4 going by KRACH rankings of its likely opponents, even before considering that it's playing one of those at its home arena.

[redredux]

I thought the first period last night was pretty even.  Until our first goal, I thought we might never score on Dov.  He looked very sharp even in the second period as we dominated play.  Pegs patience on the first goal was amazing.  Putting that first goal in gave us such a boost.  From then on, Harvard didn't really challenge.  Seeing Dov for the last time (probably) is nice.  I wonder how Harvard's goaltending will be next year.  

Anyway, what a great win.  I'm so happy that Noah Welch can't say he won 3 of 4 ECAC championships.  The last four years have provided great theater between the Red and the Crimson.  There's nothing liking beating them.  

On a down note, I agree that our breakout is our weakest link.  Too much confusion in our own end.  

[KeithK]

[q]Anyway, what a great win. I'm so happy that Noah Welch can't say he won 3 of 4 ECAC championships.[/q]Amen to that! As much as I hate the fact that they won twice in the last four years, at least Cornell matched that figure.  Important to maintain the lead (11 to 7 now).

[Al DeFlorio]

[Q]redredux Wrote:

Pegs patience on the first goal was amazing.  Putting that first goal in gave us such a boost....

I'm so happy that Noah Welch can't say he won 3 of 4 ECAC championships.[/q]
Especially nice was seeing Welch victimized by Pegs and Vart on that 2-on-1.  He went for the puck rather than covering the second guy.