What I like about being a Big Red fan

[that loud guy with the hair]

same here

[that loud guy with the hair]

The experience of going to Minneapolis was one of the greatest feelings I've had in 5 years of being a Lynah Faithful.   I ventured out there with A-19, Ben Rocky '04, Ack, Jacob '06, Rami '06, Devil Derby, Tanya, and Liz '05 joined our caravan for the 19-hour drive back.  Nine companions: it was as if we were the Fellowship of the Rink or something like that.   Even if I knew the outcome was going to be the same, I would do the trip again in a heartbeat.   I still have on my wall the poster you guys made for me and always think back to the trip when I glance at it.  Just remember, we'll get there when we get there.   ::drive::

The feeling of elation after winning the 2003 ECAC Championship in Albany was also one that I'll never forget.  Thinking of the scene in the closing minute of the third period where Mark McRae scored that goal will always send shivers down my spine.  The scene in Jillian's afterward was just magical: the game being replayed on half of the TV's, having the entire team and parents there along with the faithful, spontaneously breaking into song, drinking beer out of the trophy....   ::drunk::

Actually the road trips in general are really amazing, walking down the street of some town far from home and spotting the other Faithful.   You see one across the street and simply yell "Go Red!", and they turn and smile.  B-]

Thank you for starting this thread, Jerseygirl.  Since I was unable to obtain a line number (not a registerered student this semester), the memories make me smile inside.

Rock on Lynah Faithful.  ::rock::

- Ryan

[jmt \'06]

Three days after I got accepted to Cornell (March of 2002) I went to a Cornell-RPI game at Houston Fieldhouse.  From the first time I saw the Cornell fans throwing newspapers to their infinitely better cheers (RPI fans completely lack creativity) I've loved every second of Cornell hockey!
But I have to say my favorite was the 2003 ECAC finals.  I replay the game winning goal in my head every time I walk into the Pepsi Arena.  

[sen '08]

Since I've been following Cornell hockey since I was about eight...I have a lot of good memories.  From knowing more cheers at 13 than any Freshman, to raqodtripping to Vermont (thanks Robb:-) ), to seeing the last ECAC Champs in Placid, to getting a hug from (a very sweaty) Bâby, to making the last second decision to drive to Albany for the ECAC championships.

When I was a sophomore in high school (I think? Don't wanna think about when it was right now...) and the team made it to the NCAAs, one of my teachers knew I was a huge Cornell Hockey fan, and he let me sit in his room, skipping class, to watch the game.  We lost, and I got angry and hit my hand on the desk, making a huge gash in my finger.  My teacher gave me a look like I was absolutely nuts.:-P

I'd have to agree that the echo of "RED!" in my head every time I hear the anthem is definitely one of the top happy thoughts.

There's nothing quite as good as being a Lynah Faithful:-D

[Josh '99]

[Q]Molgestron Wrote:
...and after the game I turned to my buddy who had been accepted early at Harvard and said "You guys suck." And I haven't stopped.[/q]THAT made me laugh out loud.  Thanks!

Maybe I'm borrowing a little bit from Jerseygirl, but what I like best is the feeling that we folks in the stands can actually make a difference in the game.  Any split second a goalie spends thinking about the asshole in section A who keeps yelling at him about his incessant tapping is a split second when he's not focusing on the game.

And if you don't think those things add up, go find that video clip of Nick Boucher's "finest" hour.

[jtwcornell91]

Here's a good story that combines Lake Placid, camaraderie with other fans, and general craziness: At the last ECAC tournament in Placid in 2002, Harvard beat Clarkson and we beat RPI in the quarterfinals.  A bunch of us somehow ended up at the "RPI bar" that night after the game and were stopped in the doorway by a group of Engineers fans not thrilled with the prospect of drinking with us.  Faced with this situation, I reared back and belted out "CLARKSON..." and my fellow Cornellians answered "...SUCKS!"  After two more rounds and a "LET'S GO RED!" the RPI fans decided to let us in. :-D

I also once scared the crap out of some old ladies sitting in front of me at the first Everblades tournament with a LET'S GO TECH! during the Clarkson-Maine semifinal.

[BMac]

Well, I don't have the same number of years of experience, but you gotta start somewhere. I was a freshman last year, in B (thanks, Oat!), games were often the sole oasis of fun on an otherwise cold, impersonable campus night. In fact, over the summer I realized that I associate "Cornell" with that electric feeling you get when you and 2000 other people suddenly put their hands in the air in sheer happiness.

Favorite moments last year? Moulson's hat trick on senior night (loud), Topher's overtime goal (louder), beating Sucks, and "Hey Tulip! Go plant yourself on the bench!" yelled at LaTulippe. I haven't seen the Red lose yet and I don't plan to.

[jtwcornell91]

[Q]BMac Wrote:
games were often the sole oasis of fun on an otherwise cold, impersonable campus night.[/q]

Dude, you gotta get someone to show you where Hot Truck is. ;-)

[Jordan 04]

[Q]BMac Wrote:

I was a freshman last year, in B (thanks, Oat!), games were often the sole oasis of fun on an otherwise cold, impersonable campus night. [/q]

Wait wait wait....

You went a whole freshman year without discovering beer???   ::nut::

[nr53]

[Q]jmh30 Wrote:

And if you don't think those things add up, go find that video clip of Nick Boucher's "finest" hour.

[/q]

I've looked for that video for 2 years now... anyone know where I can actually get it?

[Dpperk29]

The best memory ever as a fan would have to be iggy's game winner in Union this year. it was the first game I had gone on the road for, it made the drive home so much easier.

though topher's winner was pretty sweet...

[mtmack25]

The 2003 ECAC Finals, I know it was said, but I was there with family and half dozen other Cornell friends.  The final moments that I dont think I will ever forget:

Extra skater for us, puck in the offensive zone.  We lose it against the boards and a Harvard player lets an ice-long empty-netter go.  The puck ends up on its side and rolls just shy of the net.  

Next,

Faceoff in offensive zone, Vesce wins flawlessly to Mcrae.  Murray skates wide, calls for the puck, he's covered.  Mcrae skates to center and lets it go, nothing by net.  If you didnt know that it was a Cornell crowd before that shot, there was no doubting it afterwards.  

Next,

Harvard loses the puck in transition, Paolini comes up with it near center ice.  One man to beat, deke at the blue line, and damn that guy got embarassed.  Paolini vs GrumetHyphenMorris and the rest is history.  

Damn that was a great ending.  The game aired on NESN and I taped it, but I cant find the thing anymore.  Great moment in Cornell hockey history.

PS - I credit that tape in my recovery the day following the next slope day.  Such an uplifter.

Also, if I screwed up the events at all, its cause I have a terrible memory.  Thats why I taped it.

[mtmack25]

I have to agree that Iggy's game winner was great, I was there too.  Shut that crowd up good.

[Nate 04]

I've never so quickly gone from such a nauseous feeling to being so elated as when McRae hit that goal.  It might have taken ten years off my life, but I'd give another ten to see it live once more.

[sen '08]

You could hear the whole crowd gasp when that Hahvahd puck rolled toward the empty net.  It was AMAZING.