Cornell-Union Post Game Thread

[scoop85]

Well-deserved win.  Although Union had the edge in shots, Cornell really carried the play.  The team was playing on fumes the last few weeks, and now the rest should be critical.

[Trustnduzt]

Anyone know the 'gate score?

EDIT: Never mind -- 2-1. Oh well... it's NCAA's I'm concerned with.

[Pete Godenschwager]

'gate won 2-1

[Ben Rocky '04]

Gametracker shows that tied 0-0 in the 2nd, I assume thats wrong?

[PinkyGen]

Very good game for McKee, and considering the offense, we needed one from him. Minus the breakaway, he was solid.

Props to Pegs for pulling double duty, and assisting the goal on the PK. Also nice to have Moulson bury one. Also, kudos for the D-men for pulling a lot of minutes.

That being said, this team needs some more offense. Hopefully having everyone back healthy, and not having to worry about Defense might let the forwards concentrate some more (and get shot help from OB and Pokulok on the PP).

[billhoward]

Workmanlike victory considering Cornell's being without three defensemen. Despite Cornell's victory Saturday, it seemed as if Cornell played as well or better Friday at RPI.

Lots of good chances for Cornell, but where'd we be without special teams, again? The shorthanded goal by Abbott plus Moulson's goal just as a power play expired.

Time to recuperate for the two weeks now.

Now to see who it shakes out as potential opponents. If we are the two or three seed, are we heading to a potential Friday game in Albany vs. Dartmouth? Assuming we make it through the round in Ithaca.

[Tub(a)]

[quote billhoward]Now to see who it shakes out as potential opponents. If we are the two or three seed, are we heading to a potential Friday game in Albany vs. Dartmouth? Assuming we make it through the round in Ithaca.[/quote]

That's a big assumption considering we are in line to face Union in Ithaca. If it isn't Union it could be RPI, Clarkson... you get the idea.

[Al DeFlorio]

[quote billhoward]
Now to see who it shakes out as potential opponents. If we are the two or three seed, are we heading to a potential Friday game in Albany vs. Dartmouth? Assuming we make it through the round in Ithaca.[/quote]
I read somewhere that Dartmouth has the tiebreaker against Colgate.  True?  If so, we'd get Colgate if seeds hold up and DC beats SLU.

[Tom Pasniewski 98]

[quote Al DeFlorio][quote billhoward]
Now to see who it shakes out as potential opponents. If we are the two or three seed, are we heading to a potential Friday game in Albany vs. Dartmouth? Assuming we make it through the round in Ithaca.[/quote]
I read somewhere that Dartmouth has the tiebreaker against Colgate.  True?  If so, we'd get Colgate if seeds hold up and DC beats SLU.[/quote]

I believe Colgate has the tiebreaker with DC, Al.

[Tom Pasniewski 98]

Based on Dartmouth having a better record against Top 4 (really Cornell and Harvard) than Colgate.  Harvard secured the bye with their win.

[Trotsky]

DC has the tiebreaker with Colgate.  If DC wins, they finish first, if they lose or tie, they finish third.

Current, DC 2 SLU 0, early third.

[scoop85]

A few other observations:

1.  I thought McKee had few tough chances, but was solid nonetheless.  Union's offense is about as week as I have seen this year, especially on the power play.

2.  Although the injuries have been troubling, nice to see the Freshman get a chance to play, and they did play solidly all evening.

3.  We seemed to adjust well on the power play after it was apparent Union was really attacking the point men.  We handled the puck far more frequently down low, and Union began to collapse.  This allowed Moulson all the room on the winning score.

4.  As others have said, Pegoraro was excellent tonight with his overall play. To me he is the ultimate X factor on this team; the way he plays seems to dictate the outcome in almost every game.  I also thought Bitz had a solid overall game (except for his miscue leading to the goal), while Gleed had another steady game.  

5.  While I will certainly like our chances whoever we play in the second round, this season has been too close on all fronts, regardless of the opponent.  I know we want to avoid anything like 2004, and we can take some comfort that at least this time we have a seasoned goaltender vs. a Freshman.

[Trotsky]

If the DC score holds, the standings are:

01 Drt
02 Col
03 Cor
04 Hvd
05 SLU
06 UC
07 RPI
08 Clk
09 Prn
10 Qpc
11 Yal
12 Brn

edit: reversed Prn and Qpc

[Trotsky]

Dartmouth - SLU netcast: http://www.stlawu.edu/sports/radio_broadcast.html

[Al DeFlorio]

Helluva finish for Dartmouth after starting 0-4 in ECAC play.