Cornell 11 York 1

[Jim Hyla]

I thought the most interesting thing was to try and answer Coach's question from the pregame. He made the statment, to the effect, from practice I can't tell if our offense is that good or is our defense that bad.

[cmoberg]

The game reminded me a lot of a tune up game from the mid 70s.  During that era, the team was more about offense than defense.

[Trotsky]

[quote ftyuv]I think under coach's guidance, our defense will get to where it needs to be, and it's good that now we'll have an offense with it.[/quote]

Good point.

[ebilmes]

[quote ithacat]Scali collided with a Yorkie in front of Cornell's bench in the 2nd period. I was 10 rows up in C & could hear the pop -- I was hoping it was equipment. He immediately went to the bench and up the new tunnel, where he stayed for the rest of the period. At intermission he skated off holding his left elbow. About midway through the 3rd he was in street clothes at the west end and it looked like his elbow was in a sling. Hopefully it's not too serious. Fans are going to love Scali -- he's Hornbyesque...Hey, Scali...[/quote]

Still in a sling tonight, I believe. I'm assuming it's relatively minor. I agree with you about the Hornby comparison. Having both Scali and Seminoff on the ice should be fun.

[jamison215]

In terms of the freshmen, I thought Colin Greening looked really impressive out there tonight.  I think all the freshmen look really good and it gives us something to look forward to for a few years now.

[Townie]

I think it's important to preface with York was big, but not quick, and their goalie suspect.

Fontas looked real strong, which he should at this point.
Kindret played liked he's tired of watching from behind the glass.
Taylor Davenport too.
Romano: another short, fast, agile, ice-wise Italian from L.I. wearing #8.
Nash reminds me a little of Sasha, but faster on his feet, more like Krantz.
Who sits when Glover returns??
Davenport looked confident in goal.  I won't miss the Jekyl/Hyde goaltending.
The stars could be lined up for a monster year from McCutcheon.

The PP was much more animated than last year - more player movement and cutting down the slot rather than focusing on setting up the ubiquitous Moulson big wrister from the high slot.

The team broke confidently from their zone, reminiscent of '03.

No O'B. turnovers in the crease.

I think someone summed it up perfectly: more offensive creativity.

I know it's early and York's level may have much to do with it, but as one who watched many '03 team practices starting in August '02, this team is exhibiting a similar energy.

[redhair34]

[quote ebilmes][quote ithacat]Scali collided with a Yorkie in front of Cornell's bench in the 2nd period. I was 10 rows up in C & could hear the pop -- I was hoping it was equipment. He immediately went to the bench and up the new tunnel, where he stayed for the rest of the period. At intermission he skated off holding his left elbow. About midway through the 3rd he was in street clothes at the west end and it looked like his elbow was in a sling. Hopefully it's not too serious. Fans are going to love Scali -- he's Hornbyesque...Hey, Scali...[/quote]

Still in a sling tonight, I believe. I'm assuming it's relatively minor. I agree with you about the Hornby comparison. Having both Scali and Seminoff on the ice should be fun.[/quote]

I may be in the minority, but from limited action he reminds me more of an Abbott than of Hornby  (maybe I'm splitting hairs).  Size-wise i think he's more comparable to Chris/Cam, and he skates "hunched over" (a la Cam).  Though I'm sure once we get more of a chance to see him we will get a sense of his own separate identity as a member of the team.

[Steve Rockey]

Carefoot left the ice with one glove off.  He did not appear to be in obvious pain but I thought it was curious he had the glove off.  I am pretty sure he went in the training room and not the locker room

[saff678]

[quote Townie]
No O'B. turnovers in the crease.
[/quote]

or, o'byrneovers, as my roommie quickly pointed out

[RichH]

[quote saff678]or, o'byrneovers, as my roommie quickly pointed out[/quote]

That's so horrible, I'm upset I didn't come up with that.

[87]

Carefoot broke his hand.

[87]

Carefoot broke his hand.:`

[calgARI '07]

[quote 87]Carefoot broke his hand.:`[/quote]

That isn't true.

[tk47]

He is out with something.
Poor guy. He gets hurt every October.
Hopefully nothing serious.

[ugarte]

[quote calgARI '07][quote 87]Carefoot broke his hand.:`[/quote]

That isn't true.[/quote][Insert far-too-easy-to-make-directly joke here]