Cornell-Union Post Game Thread

Rich S · February 27, 2006, 06:21:46 PM

[quote billhoward] I hesitate to say anything about Clarkson being beatable in a 2x3 series because a) we messed that up once and b) I don't want to be responsible for giving Rich S carpal tunnel.[/quote]

Hesitate? Why start letting that bother you guys now? I say...keep woofing! :-}

Re: the carpal tunnel, you have nothing to worry about. carpal tunnel didn't occur in '04, there's no chance it will happen in '06. Just to be clear here, that statement has nothing to do with Tech's chances in a 2 of 3 at Lynah.

billhoward · February 27, 2006, 08:25:42 PM

[quote Trotsky][quote Tub(a)][quote Omie]As we fell 3 spots in INCH to #9 the following quote stands out. We all know we have had several injuries, but are they that serious? ::worry::

"I don't disclose injuries very often, but I will disclose them after the season's over, and I think [people will] be amazed what this hockey team is going through," Mike Schafer told the Cornell Daily Sun.[/quote]

They must be awful if Schafer is willing to use them as excuses. ::twitch::[/quote]

I interpreted that as his way of taking the heat off the players who have been out and acknowleding what I'm sure are very tough recuperation regimens. Not "excuses."[/quote]
Schafer's allusion could also be to players injured and playing ... at a level we think is subpar, not knowing perhaps what's really going on.

Al DeFlorio · February 27, 2006, 09:48:26 PM

[quote billhoward]Schafer's allusion could also be to players injured and playing ... at a level we think is subpar, not knowing perhaps what's really going on.[/quote]
Interesting thought. And we have one position where the "back-up" is pretty thin, too.

Steve M · February 27, 2006, 11:32:22 PM

[quote billhoward]Schafer's allusion could also be to players injured and playing ... at a level we think is subpar, not knowing perhaps what's really going on.[/quote]

That's how I read it too. I think it gives some reason for hope in the post season, especially since we have a bye next week. Hopefully that's enough time to allow most to all of the players to heal. Another reason for optimism is that the NCAAs look about as wide open as the ECAC playoffs. Other than Minnesota and maybe BU (who hasn't been that good in the NCAAs recently), I can't think of a top 10 team that's hitting on all cylinders right now. I just got my 2006 Cornell hockey calendar in the mail (thank you Schafer), so I have to start being optimistic. :-)

Edit: Looking at the Top 10 KRACh teams, Michigan State is hot as well. But that is good for us since it helps us in the PWR. Also we know Cornell can beat them when we're on our game.

Jacob '06 · February 28, 2006, 12:33:59 AM

[quote Al DeFlorio][quote billhoward]Schafer's allusion could also be to players injured and playing ... at a level we think is subpar, not knowing perhaps what's really going on.[/quote]
Interesting thought. And we have one position where the "back-up" is pretty thin, too.[/quote]

Louis has performed quite well the two times he has been called on this season. He has improved immensely since last year IMO.

Trotsky · February 28, 2006, 12:56:43 AM

[quote Beeeej][quote Trotsky](Beat that, Beeeej.)[/quote]

Beeeej[/quote]

Teen2: "Are you being sarcastic, dude?"
Teen1: "I don't even know anymore..."

Rich S · February 28, 2006, 12:02:04 PM

[quote Trotsky][quote Al DeFlorio]
Thanks for asking. Chronic problem. Nothing life-threatening. Not to worry.[/quote]

We understand. Explaining stuff to RichS takes a lot out of us, too. ;-)[/quote]

Hmmm. If what you guys said made more sense, it wouldn't take so much out of you. ::rolleyes::

Beeeej · February 28, 2006, 12:07:21 PM

[quote Rich S]If what you guys made more sense[/quote]

*giggle*

Beeeej

cth95 · February 28, 2006, 12:20:11 PM

That's exactly what I was thinking when I read the quote. Especially since the one in particular has been getting steadily better as the season has gone on.

Rich S · February 28, 2006, 12:35:15 PM

Thanks. I long ago learned the value of having a good editor. Or in this case, someone who revels in breaking my chops. lol...

I'll just chalk up this error to having a bad cold today. :-}

canuck89 · February 28, 2006, 12:47:27 PM

I like how Louis has done in those two games. He has also logged some considerable time in both (i.e. he wasn't just put in for the last 5 minutes). I feel that if Mckee could not play for some reason, Louis could step it up to a level much better than most backup goalies.

Beeeej · February 28, 2006, 12:58:21 PM

[quote Rich S]Or in this case, someone who revels in breaking my chops. lol...[/quote]

It's a little juvenile, I know, and I'm genuinely sorry, but in context it was absolutely perfect. :-D

Beeeej

Rich S · February 28, 2006, 01:04:22 PM

No apology needed. I agree it was perfect. I served up a fastball right down the middle. :-D

scannon · February 28, 2006, 03:01:41 PM

Would you two please stop flirting:-P

billhoward · February 28, 2006, 03:23:25 PM

Matt Moulson's goal, just as the powerplay ended, could be a classic video clip, What Not to Do on Defense. They backed in and backed in for what seemed like a minute (probably 2 or 3 seconds), perhaps figuring Moulson would lose interest and skate off, or that reinforcements would skate in from the bench. Eventually Moulson had the shot he wanted. Red light.