Clarkson @ Cornell

[vicb]

For the thrid year in a row it's off to Lynah. We did it once, we will do it again. LGT.

[chuck]

Well a series win at Lynah would redeem the wretched road record for this year. The team is capable and I am sure they are hungry for it. Should be interesting!


-how 'bout that aliteration?

-What is SUNY Ithaca's playoff record at Lynah? (I'm not looking back I'm looking to see what it will be when Tech beats them this year:p )

[Brett Gobe]

Overall Cornell is 10-3-2 at Lynah this year and is 7-2-2 in league play. Compared to last year's 15-0-1 record, this is a "down" year.

[coolhandtouc]

I think it will interesting to see how much the team has matured since the beginning of the year. If we play disciplined, patient and focused hockey like we did on saturday nite, I like our chances. Need to quiet the crowd, so it is almost imperative we score first, for a boost of confidence and get them on their heels. Should be a hell of a weekend.

LET'S GO TECH!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SpongeRob]

...................High above Cayuga's waters, some poor bastard fell, finals make me think of gorges, JUMP for joy Cornell!

Jump for Joy! Jump for Joy! Jump for Joy! Jump for Joy! Jump for Joy!

Best addition to the classic songs/chants in my time at Clarkson.

This weekend should be a great one. Here's hoping the momentumn keeps us going! LGT!!!

[rangersfan94]

Did Shea play this past weekend? Does anyone know the status of his injury? Will he be playing this weekend??

[mark0429]

Did Shea play this past weekend? Does anyone know the status of his injury? Will he be playing this weekend??

He played in both games. The shoulder looked ok, although he was a little slow getting up after one hit on Saturday. He did play the rest of the game though.

Does anyone know the status of Chris Brekelmans' injury? I thought Matt Curley did a fair job replacing Chris this weekend, but it would be nice to have the senior leadership back on the ice.

[DrunkenSquirrel]

Last year I attended the Clarkson @ Cornell playoff series and had a great time drinking pre- and postgame with a bunch of cool Clarkson fans at the Chapter House. In fact myself and a buddy (both Minnesota fans, FYI) helped your pepband carry instruments into Lynah in order to get game tickets. We had a grand old time cheering on the Golden Knights in the midst of the band.

Since we had such an awesome time last year, a friend and I are going make the drive up to Ithaca from State College, PA where I'm at grad school. Anyone going to be doing any pregaming at the Chapter House again this year? Hope to see some familiar faces.

Nate

[daredevilcu]

Well, the band's trying to go again, but we have more interest this year so at this point it doesn't look like we could hook you guys up with tickets again. Nice to hear that you're coming up again, however. Hope you manage to get in to see the game in person. Knights, Gophers, we're both Golden :)

[fenwick]

-What is SUNY Ithaca's playoff record at Lynah? (I'm not looking back I'm looking to see what it will be when Tech beats them this year:p )

36-5-2. And yes, four of the losses are courtesy of Clarkson. :eek:

[Stemmer]

36-5-2. And yes, four of the losses are courtesy of Clarkson. :eek:

We'll try to be "courteous" guests again this year. :D

[Goldie Knight]

Tuesday, March 7, 2006

I expect that Chris Brekelmans will be in the lineup this weekend....he hates watching the Golden Knights from the stands. In defense of Matt Curley, I think he played very well in both games against Princeton this weekend.

Shea Guthrie's shoulder will continue to improve throughout this week. He was not quite back to his former form against Princeton, but his presence was very much appreciated and needed on the ice.

The Big Red Is Dog Food team should not take this team for granted. Clarkson has to score early and score often to keep the Lynah faithful out of the games. Nevertheless, some Golden Knights have told me they love to play at Cornell.

How many games do you think Clarkson will play this weekend:

TWO OR THREE?

OUR KNIGHTS WILL BE AWESOME.:)

[chuck]

Tuesday, March 7, 2006

I expect that Chris Brekelmans will be in the lineup this weekend....he hates watching the Golden Knights from the stands. In defense of Matt Curley, I think he played very well in both games against Princeton this weekend.

Shea Guthrie's shoulder will continue to improve throughout this week. He was not quite back to his former form against Princeton, but his presence was very much appreciated and needed on the ice.

The Big Red Is Dog Food team should not take this team for granted. Clarkson has to score early and score often to keep the Lynah faithful out of the games. Nevertheless, some Golden Knights have told me they love to play at Cornell.

How many games do you think Clarkson will play this weekend:

TWO OR THREE?

OUR KNIGHTS WILL BE AWESOME.:)

Goldie,
I've been lurking a little over at the elynah forum and as far as the fans, I don't think they're taking this team for granted. Many were hoping for a path of lesser resistance in the playoffs. I strongly suspect that this series will go to 3. I'll be surprised (and probably disappointed) if it's over Saturday Knight. See the thread (http://www.goldenknightshockey.com/roundtable/showthread.php?p=17243#post17243) in the polls section.

[Stemmer]

Hey Chuck?

Why just "lurk" at elynah? C'mon....jump in...Cayuga's waters aren't so bad.

They're harmless...some of them just have a problem taking what they dish out...lol.

I don't think any number of goals we could score would silence the lynah crowd. You have to give them credit for that. Of course, the tone of what they say will change if they get behind. I've experienced that before and look forward to it again.

Looks like I'll make it up there for Saturday's game. Going up Friday would be nice but that's asking too much here at home. I have to save some "travel time" for a hoped for trip to Albany.

Any one else here going Ithaca on Sat eve?

[Goldie Knight]

Wednesday, March 8, 2006 7:30 PM

Talk about lurking in the darkness while reading the eLynah forum, I'm guilty too. And after reading that some of those Cornell fans had the audacity to order their weekend tickets for the Cornell ~ Clarkson series from Cheel Arena, I nearly died. My goodness, how foolish....they will be seated right among the Clarkson fans in attendance. However, it they are typical Cornell fans, they won't give a darn and may relish the opportunity to harass Clarkson fans.

I'll be perfectly content to sit here at the computer listening to the games this weekend. More power to you Rich, Mr. Cool, and all other brave Clarkson fans. Let's hope you have the opportunity to go crazy with celebrations.

CRUSH CORNELL, CLARKSON GOLDEN KNIGHTS.:)

[Brett Gobe]

Last year I attended the Clarkson @ Cornell playoff series and had a great time drinking pre- and postgame with a bunch of cool Clarkson fans at the Chapter House. In fact myself and a buddy (both Minnesota fans, FYI) helped your pepband carry instruments into Lynah in order to get game tickets. We had a grand old time cheering on the Golden Knights in the midst of the band.

Since we had such an awesome time last year, a friend and I are going make the drive up to Ithaca from State College, PA where I'm at grad school. Anyone going to be doing any pregaming at the Chapter House again this year? Hope to see some familiar faces.

Nate
Hey Nate, I hung out with you guys last year along with some of my friends. As far as I know we are all planning on coming back this year, as well as some more band members. This might prove difficult for you to get tickets, but seeing how easy it was last year I dont think you'll have too many problems at the door. I'm planning on coming into town after work Friday and then playing it by ear for pre-game Saturday. Hopefully we can meet up with you guys again.

[coolhandtouc]

Please post Saturday pregame festivities here as soon as known.
Many Thanks!
Cheers!

[Goldie Knight]

Hey Mr. Cool,

On the Clarkson website, please click the Alumni button and then click on events. There is a gathering spot for Clarkson alumns in Ithaca. You may want to check with the Alumni Office to see what plans they have. I hope you and Rich, and all the Clarkson fans, have a great time at the games.:)

[Ron]

Wednesday, March 8, 2006 7:30 PM

Talk about lurking in the darkness while reading the eLynah forum, I'm guilty too. And after reading that some of those Cornell fans had the audacity to order their weekend tickets for the Cornell ~ Clarkson series from Cheel Arena, I nearly died. My goodness, how foolish....they will be seated right among the Clarkson fans in attendance. However, it they are typical Cornell fans, they won't give a darn and may relish the opportunity to harass Clarkson fans.

I'll be perfectly content to sit here at the computer listening to the games this weekend. More power to you Rich, Mr. Cool, and all other brave Clarkson fans. Let's hope you have the opportunity to go crazy with celebrations.

CRUSH CORNELL, CLARKSON GOLDEN KNIGHTS.:)

Upon closer examination, I believe it was a future Clarkson student that purchased the tickets, so that section is in the clear. :)

You may be able to catch the game here:
http://allaccess.cstv.com/media/school_epg.jsp?sid=700

Although it's a pay-video service. Otherwise it's Bob and Josh for us!

[Todd '86]

I know from a co-worker that the box office at Cheel is asking callers if they are alumni. If they say yes they then ask a question an alumni should know the answer to. So the Cheel staff is wise to what's going on with others trying to get tix.

[Goldie Knight]

March 8, 2006 Wednesday, 10:30 PM

Ron,

The person I was referring to was a Cornell poster by the name of Dpperk29. He has amassed 360 posts on that ELynah forum, so I just assumed his allegiance was to Cornell....not Clarkson.

It was great to hear of Brodie's, Kyle's, and Nick's academic achievements. Nick was a valedictorian from his high school in Canada.

Several years ago, the only tickets we could obtain to a Clarkson ~ UVM game in Burlington were from friends. Our seats were in the midst of adult UVM fans. I was pretty subdued throughout the game...even when Clarkson scored, I only felt comfortable clapping. However, when the game ended with a Clarkson victory, continual cheers erupted until we left the Gutterson Field House. That game was during the time that Todd White was a Golden Knight.

LET'S GO TECHERS....ON TO TWO VICTORIES THIS WEEKEND.:)

[daredevilcu]

Dpperk is a Dryden High School senior who has committed to Clarkson next year. I talked to him over AIM, he's a nice kid. If he's sitting with his Clarkson alum father and among Clarkson fans, he said he'd cheer for Clarkson or not at all.

[DrunkenSquirrel]

Hey Nate, I hung out with you guys last year along with some of my friends. As far as I know we are all planning on coming back this year, as well as some more band members. This might prove difficult for you to get tickets, but seeing how easy it was last year I dont think you'll have too many problems at the door. I'm planning on coming into town after work Friday and then playing it by ear for pre-game Saturday. Hopefully we can meet up with you guys again.

Cool. We'll be at the Chapter House in all likelyhood, so stop by if the thirst should strike you before the game.

[Goldie Knight]

Thursday, March 9, 2006 8:55 AM

DaredevilCU,

Thanks for solving that mystery for me.:) The Sherlock Holmes Award of the Day is yours!

I suspect there will be enough seats for the Lynah Faithful everywhere else except in the Clarkson section. How smart of the Clarkson ticket office staff to check on those who requested tickets. I imagine Cornell was not overly generous and sent only the alloted tickets they were mandated to send to Clarkson. Clarkson parents have mentioned their seats are always located right in front of Clarkson Pep Band. That reminded me of when Cheel Arena opened in 1991, President Richard Gallagher selected seats for he and his wife as far away from the Pep Band as possible....at the opposite end of the ice.

Will this weekend ever get here?

CONFRONT AND CONFOUND CORNELL.:)

[Stemmer]

Goldie,

I can almost guarantee you that you'll be able to hear us cheering if there's a celebration to be had.

I also know from past experience at Lynah that a few of the cornell fans who willingly sit in Section O (because that's the only tix they can get) are not bashful about vocalizing their feelings for the visiting team and its fans. On a few occasions, there language has been rather salty but I just tune out that nonsense. The rest have been fine, as long as you can get past the red they're wearing....lol...Having played the game, as a goalie, no less...well, a sieve, I learned to ignore it.

As a fan, why let it keep you from enjoying the game where the real action is? It's really humorous to listen to that garbage when Tech is winning, which will hopefully be the case on Saturday Knight.

[MikeR]

Ithaca Journal Preview (http://www.ithacajournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060310/SPORTS/603100339/1006) and the elynah article (http://www.elynah.com/?articles&id=52)

[Todd '86]

Ithaca Journal Preview (http://www.ithacajournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060310/SPORTS/603100339/1006) and the elynah article (http://www.elynah.com/?articles&id=52)
Hmmmm.....I like the undertone of the elynah article.

[coolhandtouc]

I like the eLynah article. When we beat them 2 years ago, we were a better team than Cornell, plain and simple. Yes they had a better record and a better seeding, but we underachieved the entire regular season.

For us to win 2-3 in Lynah this year we need to keep our discipline and play mistake free hockey. Yes we are a young team, but technically they are a year older than at the beginning of the year with almost a season under their belts. Let's see how we matured from game one to now.

LGT!!
LGT!!

[Goldie Knight]

Friday, March 10, 2006 9 AM

Mike,

Reading those articles provides inspiration for Clarkson fans. The fact that Clarkson's record in their past eight games is 5 wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie and Cornell's record in their past six games is 2 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie should create concern for Cornell. The Ithaca coverage of the quarter-final series was much better than what I have read in the local newspapers.

If the Cornell-affiliated stories mention such possibilities for Clarkson, then I am happy. We all know that if the Golden Knights can play as they did last Saturday knight against Princeton, then they will be successful.

And Rich, it all fairness to you and Mr. Cool, the least the Golden Knights should do for you is WIN.

CONTROL AND CRUSH CORNELL TWICE.:)

[Brett Gobe]

Friday Night:
Brett Gobe
Todd?
Band

Saturday Night:
Brett Gobe
Todd?
Stemmer
coolhandtouc
Band

Sunday Night:
Anyone?

For everyone there tonight I'll be in with the band wearing my green #12 Smith jersey playing sousaphone and taking pictures. Hope to finally meet some more roundtable posters.

[coolhandtouc]

Is Sunday a 7:00 start too?

[Todd '86]

Sorry, Brett, my weekend was already booked solid so I can't make it - wish I could. Give 'em he!! for me!

[Stemmer]

I read that all 3 are 7 pm starts. Drat! That "includes me out" as Yogi used to say. Gotta get back home.

[Stemmer]

Friday, March 10, 2006 9 AM

Mike,

Reading those articles provides inspiration for Clarkson fans. The fact that Clarkson's record in their past eight games is 5 wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie and Cornell's record in their past six games is 2 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie should create concern for Cornell. The Ithaca coverage of the quarter-final series was much better than what I have read in the local newspapers.


And Rich, it all fairness to you and Mr. Cool, the least the Golden Knights should do for you is WIN.

CONTROL AND CRUSH CORNELL TWICE.:)

Goldie,

We appreciate the thought but really, the guys need to win this for themselves. We'll try to help by being passionate, supportive fans.

Brett, we should have no trouble finding you. I expect we'll be sitting REAL close to you based on my past experiences at Lynah. :D

This team earned the right to be here and now can earn all of us a trip to Albany, just as in 2004.

[Brett Gobe]

Sounds like we'll have some sort of crowd there.

Our preview is up on the blog.

[Earl_Leatherland]

I wanted to go so bad. The drive from Buffalo is only about 2 1/2 hours. I have a trip to Atlanta planned and won't be back until Monday knight. I will be on the plane during the game on Saturday knight. Cheer loud....write good details about play....and don't let the Lynahites scare you.

[berbs91]

Friday, March 10, 2006 9 AM
The fact that Clarkson's record in their past eight games is 5 wins, 2 losses, and 1 tie and Cornell's record in their past six games is 2 wins, 3 losses, and 1 tie should create concern for Cornell.

The 5 wins and a tie were at home... the fact that the knights havent won a game on the road since December 9th, 2005 should cause concern for us. Thats a span of 12 games.... Goldie the eternal optimist...

Hopefully Cornell will be cold from not playing in almost 2 weeks and the momentum that Clarkson gained 6 days ago will follow them on the road...

[chuck]

Predictions, anyone?

CU 4 CU 3

Cute, eh?


GAME 1:Clarkson 4 Cornell 3ot
GAME 2:Clarkson 2 Cornell 4
GAME 3:Clarkson 5 Cornell 3 (meet you in Albany:))



LET'S GO TECH!!!

[Muskieman]

LGT LGT LGT. Take it to the tiny Red.

[Goldie Knight]

Friday, March 10, 2006 6:35 PM

As Berbs says, I am an eternal optimist, especially when talking about the Golden Knights....thank you for that compliment, sir.:)

My toknight's game prediction:

CLARKSON...3

little red......2

One game at a time for my predictions....that's what I am focusing on.

LET'S GO TECHERS....ON TO VICTORY TOKNIGHT.:)

[coolhandtouc]

I am going way out on a limb......4-1 TECH!!!!!!!!!
Banking on a lil rust on lil red.

....I am totally seething that I will miss the game toknight.......teeth clamped on tongue so I can attend tomorrow!!!

I have to attend an education fund raiser with Mrs. Cool toknight. Funding our children's education while a hockey game is on imagine the horror ;) ! Those are the breaks when you marry a teacher instead of a hockey player
Take good notes, lets hope we take it to them early and often!

[Goldie Knight]

Saturday, March 11, 2006 10 AM

Well, Mr. Cool, your Golden tree limbs broke at 8:30 of the second overtime period when Clarkson lost the first game of the quarterfinals to the little red team.:eek:

So hopefully your educational fund raiser went well for you and Mrs. Cool. Your reward will be attending the game toknight with Rich.:)

I don't listen to the computer/radio broadcast of any Clarkson games, unless the Golden Knights are away, but I absolutely loved hearing John Bartell's comments throughout the game.....he has an amazing understanding of Clarkson hockey, probably because he is a former Golden Knight.

Josh interviewed George after the game and here is my paraphrasing of George's comments......it's a tough loss; I'm proud of their effort; we have been in this position before; we are going to have to bounce back and get pucks on the net by driving the net; our team has never quit all year; our guys will be ready for Saturday knight's game. George mentioned that the mood in the locker room after the overtime loss was pretty good. (I think that's because the Golden Knights played very competitively.)

Personally, I felt one turning point against Clarkson occurred just 30 darn seconds after Shea Guthrie's tying goal at one minute into the second period. One of those better dead than red men scored to give cornell the lead 2 ~ 1. It changed again to Clarkson's favor when Nick Dodge scored an unassisted goal at 10:24 of the third period. And little red was demoralized when Steve Zalewski scored with about four minutes remaining in the third.

Someone on our Roundtable mentioned he could not get the Clarkson feed because it was overloaded. I believe the reason for that is because those ridiculous red fans were listening to our feed and clogging it up so that Clarkson fans could not listen. They were ridiculing statements that Bob and Josh made.....because cornell's coverage required a fee and undoubtedly wasn't nearly as intelligent as Clarkson's.:)

BEAT THE BIG RED IS DOG FOOD TEAM TOKNIGHT.;)

[vicb]

Tough way to lose last knight. Couldn't listen because my daughter is in town. Probably gonna miss toknights game also. Key to toknight, GET AHEAD OF THESE GUYS!!!! LGT

[Brett Gobe]

Hey everyone, here's the skinny from Section O.

Clarkson section and band were loud and supportive. Lynah is Lynah and I felt we held our own.

That might have been one of the best college hockey games I have attended. Clarkson was out played for about 12 minutes of the first period and Leggio really saved them out there. Clarkson came out fired up in the second and the first goal was just a big rebound right to Guthrie who buried it. Unfortunatly this fired up Cornell who scored on two screened shots. The third period seemed like the first until Nick Dodge's absolutly ridiculous goal. The puck went in and it almost was a delayed reaction. Everyone kind of looked at each other and asked "Did that go in?" No doubt that got the Knights going and Zalewski's goal was just like Guthries which was a big rebound off a Weller shot. The Cornell disallowed OT goal was close. I talked to some random Cornell fan at Chili's after the game and he said that the puck went in about 1/10 of a second after the clock hit 0.0, we dodged a bullet for sure. Second OT was just like the first, lots of short shifts and icings. Not a bad goal to lose on as Sawada roofed a shot over Leggios's shoulder. Clarkson looked to be trying to conserve energy as the night went on and I expect them to leave everything out there tonight.


LET'S GO TECH!

[Stemmer]

Brett,

Am about to get on the road by 1 30 headed to Ithaca with a stop in Bingo first.

Not sure about that Goldie, I think Mr. Cool may want to sit somewhere else. I mean, come on...if I'm as bad a dude as the elynah folks said last night and this morning, why would anyone want to be near me? :rolleyes:

Or have their kids taught by me?

Or have me coach them? :D

I take it as a compliment, what else can one do? Looking for my green and gold hard hat now. :D

I'll be in Sec O no doubt. Haven't heard from Cool yet but I expect to shortly to see if he's coming. Hope so. Everyone should have the Lynah experience at least once.

The boys can do it, I have faith and will be enrgetically supporting them.

LETS GO TECH!!!

[Goldie Knight]

Saturday, March 11, 2006 1:25 PM

Rich,

I hope you locate your green and gold hard hat....as well as your suit of golden armor! It is my assumption that you are not well known, or not personally known at all, among those red creatures, and that may work to your advantage. They would probably do away with you if they knew who were actually were. I believe you enjoy taunting them on their forum....more power to you. Travel safely to NYS, Rich. Teach the Lynah faithful about being faithless.

Brett,

Your game summary was excellent. I know those red creatures were incensed not to have that goal allowed at the end of the period. However, I thought there was some mechanical mechanism which prevented the red light from coming on if time on the clock had expired. Does anyone know? The referee was apparently right on top of the goal and after momentarily looking up at the other officials, immediately signaled no goal. Clarkson fans didn't want Cornell to score any more goals anyway.:)

I expect Clarkson will do better toknight.

LET'S GO TECHERS....ON TO TWO MORE VICTORIES THIS WEEKEND.:)

[fan from 69]

Its now been 3 years with Coach Roll and I for one do not see any real progress in turning this program into one of the best in the ECAC. Since the NCAA has only seen fit to invite the tournament winner the last 2 years, they obviously do not rate the ECAC that highly such that being near the top of this league should not be that much of a problem. The Golden Knights had a losing league record this year and lost 17 overall. Nothing to be thrilled about. Just curious how many years do you give this former high school coach before you send him back to the high school ranks and find a real college hockey coach to turn the program around.

[vicb]

Double OT 2 Knights in a row. Tough way to end the year. Sounds as if we left everything out there both knights. Thanks to the seniors, the coaches and the rest of the team. I for one am looking forward to next year.

[vicb]

Its now been 3 years with Coach Roll and I for one do not see any real progress in turning this program into one of the best in the ECAC. Since the NCAA has only seen fit to invite the tournament winner the last 2 years, they obviously do not rate the ECAC that highly such that being near the top of this league should not be that much of a problem. The Golden Knights had a losing league record this year and lost 17 overall. Nothing to be thrilled about. Just curious how many years do you give this former high school coach before you send him back to the high school ranks and find a real college hockey coach to turn the program around.

Well you must be blind then. Not there yet but we are getting there and we are a whole lot better than when Roll and Company started. Before we start giving up on George and the staff lets let him get the next 2 recruiting classes in and then evaluate. The guy proved he can coach at Oswego and I for one know he can get the job done here.

[Earl_Leatherland]

Thank you for another great year, Knights. Two double overtimes...I wish I was able to hear the last one, but up in the sky above Atlanta, I got nothing. I was hoping, but alas, another year of clawing the way back up.

You guys did excellent clawing this year. I look forward to the next year.

Thank you Brekelmans.

Thank you Genovy.

And a great team returning. Losing only two of our quality guys, the team is going to be great. Unless someone is jumping ship that I don't know about.

And LEGGIO!!! for two more years!!!

CLARKSON UNIVERSITY GOLDEN KNIGHTS!

LET'S GO TECH!

[berbs91]

Its now been 3 years with Coach Roll and I for one do not see any real progress in turning this program into one of the best in the ECAC. Since the NCAA has only seen fit to invite the tournament winner the last 2 years, they obviously do not rate the ECAC that highly such that being near the top of this league should not be that much of a problem. The Golden Knights had a losing league record this year and lost 17 overall. Nothing to be thrilled about. Just curious how many years do you give this former high school coach before you send him back to the high school ranks and find a real college hockey coach to turn the program around.

I didnt know that high school coaches were eligble to win the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Coach of the year award. Or win the conference coach of the year award twice during 7 years ar Oswego.

Clarkson is 9-7 in the ECACHL playoffs since he arrived with a second place finish.. in the three years previous they were 3-6 with a 4th place finish.

Things could be worse.. you could be a Union fan who hasnt won a playoff series despite being at home the last 3 years...or RPI who has only won.

I would be proud of the way the knights played the last 2 nights... not calling for the coaches head....

[Todd '86]

Huh. So that's how the ignore feature works. Cool.

[andy]

Its now been 3 years with Coach Roll and I for one do not see any real progress in turning this program into one of the best in the ECAC. Since the NCAA has only seen fit to invite the tournament winner the last 2 years, they obviously do not rate the ECAC that highly such that being near the top of this league should not be that much of a problem. The Golden Knights had a losing league record this year and lost 17 overall. Nothing to be thrilled about. Just curious how many years do you give this former high school coach before you send him back to the high school ranks and find a real college hockey coach to turn the program around.

These kind of posts would mean more if the person actually knew some facts. Roll was NEVER a high-school coach. He went from playing to working for Jerry York and Mark Morris.
If you want people to take your babbling serious, try actually knowing what you are talking about. That's usually a good start.
For the record, Roll's resume:
Bowling Green assistant: 87-88
Clarkson assistant: 88-96
Oswego State head coach: 96-03
Clarkson head coach: 03-now

[berbs91]

Since the NCAA has only seen fit to invite the tournament winner the last 2 years,.

actually 3 teams made the dance last year... Colgate, Cornell, and Harvard.... at least 2 will make it this year...

[berbs91]

Here are how teams have faired in the post season the last three years

Harvard 10-2 .833
Cornell 7-2 .778
Quinnipiac 3-1 .750
Colgate 7-4 .636
SLU 8-6 .571
Clarkson 9-7 .563
Dartmouth 7-6 .538
Yale 3-6 .333
Brown 3-6 .333
RPI 3-6 .333
Vermont 2-5 .286
Union 1-6 .143
Princeton 0-6 .000

[vicb]

These kind of posts would mean more if the person actually knew some facts. Roll was NEVER a high-school coach.

I think he was maybe being sarcastic in using the high school reference. Either way as far as I am concerned Roll and Company have my full support.

Anyone else as surprized as me as to how Cornell dominated play and outshot us badly both knights. I thought the games would be more evenly played. Maybe Rich or Brett could comment as to the play when they get a chance. Thank God for Leggio.

[Goldie Knight]

Sunday, March 12, 2006 8:15 AM

My first unread post this morning was from that 69 ??fan??.:mad:

My first thought was what "high school" did he ever graduate from? Then I decided to peruse 69's other posts, and guess what...nearly all of them have negative connotations about Clarkson hockey.

May I remind you, 69, that George Roll, Greg Drechsel, and JF Houle are three of the most dedicated, compassionate, and caring coaches in the NCAA. You obviously don't know any of them very well. Clarkson hockey is still undergoing some transition from the Mark Morris era. Yes, this is George Roll's third year as head coach. BUT, his personal recruits are only freshmen and sophomores, as some current Golden Knights were tentatively selected by previous coaches.

Let's take a look at Clarkson's NHL Draft Choices:

1. Senior, Jeff Genovy....Columbus
2. Junior, Mike Sullivan...Los Angeles
3. Junior, Michael Grenzy...Chicago
4. Sophomore, Shawn Weller...Ottawa
5. Sophomore, Steve Zalewski...San Jose
6. Sophomore, Grant Clitsome...Columbus
7. Freshman, Shea Guthrie...New York Islanders
8. Freshman, Tyrell Mason...New York Islanders
9. Freshman, Philippe Paquet...Montreal

AND, we simply cannot forget Assistant Captain Nick Dodge, as yet undrafted, but in the opinion of many will be designated as an All American. Most Clarkson fans realize that it would take the current coaches four years to achieve a desirable position in the NCAA.

The future looks bright for the Clarkson Golden Knights. So, 69 fan, why don't you start cheering for some other team until the Golden Knights attain the status you would like them to? I am outraged by your invective insults about this team and its coaches. Having missed four home games at Cheel Arena since it opened in 1991, I am certain you can understand my sentiments.

WE ARE PROUD OF OUR GOLDEN KNIGHTS.:)

[BrownEyedGirl]

Wow! What a way to end the season. Beating Princeton in 2 at home to play Cornell for the 3rd straight year. Hopefully next year will be better. I honestly enjoyed watching this years team. From Breckelmans, Genovy and McKinven...all the way to this years freshman especially Guthrie, D'Alvise, and Paquette...next year will be better and even though the season has been done "a whole 5 minutes" i'm already looking forward to next season. Thanks again seniors for a great 4 years...it's been a lot of ups and downs but the ride has been a memorable one. Best of luck!

[Muskieman]

Its now been 3 years with Coach Roll and I for one do not see any real progress in turning this program into one of the best in the ECAC. Since the NCAA has only seen fit to invite the tournament winner the last 2 years, they obviously do not rate the ECAC that highly such that being near the top of this league should not be that much of a problem. The Golden Knights had a losing league record this year and lost 17 overall. Nothing to be thrilled about. Just curious how many years do you give this former high school coach before you send him back to the high school ranks and find a real college hockey coach to turn the program around.

I'd like to add my comments to the above post, which in my opinion is totally off-base (to put it kindly).

I believe that Oswego State is a highly-regarded 4-year school within the SUNY system. I also know that a guy named Coach Roll took that team to an NCAA D-3 Championship game. Not bad for a "high school" coach.

Coach Roll came into a nearly impossible situation three-years ago, and he and his staff had to rebuild Clarkson from just about scratch. 'Tech will soon resume its place among the nation's elite, and it will probably be as soon as next season.

Clarkson had just three seniors on this year's team. There's no need to further discuss this area.

CCT just lost 2 heartbreakers in arguably the nation's toughest barn for opponents to play at. They showed plenty of grit and character, which reflects well on Coach Roll, his staff, and the players.

I know that I speak for myself and many other SLU fans that I've talked to, by saying that Coach Roll is greatly admired and respected by the SLU faithful. He conducts himself with class on and off the ice, and is a credit to Clarkson Hockey and to the University.

While Mr. Roll coaches for the team that's my biggest rival, I would consider it an honor to someday meet him.

Brian M. Henry
SLU '76

[Chaz]

Its now been 3 years with Coach Roll and I for one do not see any real progress in turning this program into one of the best in the ECAC. Since the NCAA has only seen fit to invite the tournament winner the last 2 years, they obviously do not rate the ECAC that highly such that being near the top of this league should not be that much of a problem. The Golden Knights had a losing league record this year and lost 17 overall. Nothing to be thrilled about. Just curious how many years do you give this former high school coach before you send him back to the high school ranks and find a real college hockey coach to turn the program around.
Classless post:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Chaz]

I'd like to add my comments to the above post, which in my opinion is totally off-base (to put it kindly).

I believe that Oswego State is a highly-regarded 4-year school within the SUNY system. I also know that a guy named Coach Roll took that team to an NCAA D-3 Championship game. Not bad for a "high school" coach.

Coach Roll came into a nearly impossible situation three-years ago, and he and his staff had to rebuild Clarkson from just about scratch. 'Tech will soon resume its place among the nation's elite, and it will probably be as soon as next season.

Clarkson had just three seniors on this year's team. There's no need to further discuss this area.

CCT just lost 2 heartbreakers in arguably the nation's toughest barn for opponents to play at. They showed plenty of grit and character, which reflects well on Coach Roll, his staff, and the players.

I know that I speak for myself and many other SLU fans that I've talked to, by saying that Coach Roll is greatly admired and respected by the SLU faithful. He conducts himself with class on and off the ice, and is a credit to Clarkson Hockey and to the University.

While Mr. Roll coaches for the team that's my biggest rival, I would consider it an honor to someday meet him.

Brian M. Henry
SLU '76
Very classy!!!!! Thanks Brian....;)

[rangersfan94]

Hopefully it will be built in 4 years...that being next year. I for one expected our team to finish about .500 this year. I was fortunate enough to see the team play the home at home series with SLU this year(making the trek from Northern VA) I saw a solid confident team at Cheel arena and scared inexperienced team playing at Appleton. Our inconsistent road record is a sign of inexperience and youth. We need to mature mentally to make a jump in the standings. This team does not know how to WIN yet. Winning is a mentality. You just do it. A few years ago when George Roll took over I stated it would take 4 years to get the team back to league prominence. Well, here we are. Next year will be his 4th year and he will have all HIS guys. Next year I have HIGH expectations for this team. I cannot say I had ANY expectations for the last 3 years. I think 4 years is an adequate amount of time to rebuild the program. I know George and company have been working hard. Now its time for accountability. So anything less than an top 4 finish in the ECAC, a 20+ win season, and an NCAA bid will be a failure to me.

[Brett Gobe]

Hey everyone,

Well it was another late night in Ithaca and even though it goes in the books as 2 games, time wise it was 3, and mentaly it was about 8.

Here's how I called it:
Cornell came out strong and tried to win in the the first period. We held our own and the powerplay goal came on a bad clear, something that we haven't done all year, and pile up in front which Leggio just couldn't cover the puck. Cornell picked it out of the pile and put it up top and that was that. Leggio again was on his head and should be up for Goalie of the Week. 104 saves in 111 shots should put any goaltender in contention for that, win or lose. Brekelmans goal was hillarious, amongst other adjectives. He was just dumping the puck in to go for a change and McKee really did not expect it. The rest of the period was spent keeping Cornell from scoring which our D tried but it was just a shooting gallery. You cant say enough about David Leggio.

Second period we started to play pretty well. We out shot Cornell and Kolu's goal was a blistering slap shot off a pretty bad turnover. Cornells goal again came from pressure around the net, Leggio was a little out of postion and Scott found the seem. Not much he could do about that. Leggio made and incredible play in the second robbing O'Byrne when he had a wide open net. Leggio swung his leg over and O'Bryne was just left holding his pose, I'm sure his jaw dropped, cause I think everone else's did.

3rd period was like the fist, but without scoring. Our powerplay couldn't get anything going all weekend. And that came to bite us in the OT with the 5 min major. Roll should have given some apologies for throwing his clipboard on the ice. That was a bonehead move, but in the passion of hockey. Still, not the smartest thing. Cornell's winner was a high shot that could have been hit with a high stick, it was close, and like the 0.0 goal the previous night I thought it was too close a call to take away a chance like that. Leggio and Grenzy were hot, they went a little too far breaking sticks over the net, but passion of hockey and losing like that, I can't fault them.

So that was the game and the season. For me our biggest weakness was our D. We could not clear the zone at all this year and that really killed us all year long. But considering they are skating 4 underclassmen back there, things have to get better. I think the player to watch back there is Phil Paquet. He really impressed me at moments this weeken. I think with some more experience he can really be a leader and one of the top Dmen in the league.

Up front we are loaded with talent and now experience talent. Next years juniors have now lost twice in the quaters on the road. The goal for next year has to be a top four finish and a trip to Albany. I think this will happen and am looking foward to next season allready.

[JustMyOpinion]

Coach did not throw the clipboard onto the ice, it bounced off the bench area and trickled onto the ice.

Coach jumped onto the ice to check on Dodger and not to go after the official. The official probably saw Coach walking toward him (collecting his clipboard) and issued a bench minor.

"And that's the way it was. March 11, 2006." -Cronkite

[chuck]

Its now been 3 years with Coach Roll and I for one do not see any real progress in turning this program into one of the best in the ECAC.

I was hoping for a faster turnaround as well, but I think we were both being a little unrealistic.


Since the NCAA has only seen fit to invite the tournament winner the last 2 years, they obviously do not rate the ECAC that highly such that being near the top of this league should not be that much of a problem.

I think that you don't understand the process of selection. It's a set formula no subjective opinion of the conference comes into play. Also, the 2005 NCAA tournament included: Cornell, Colgate, and Harvard. Count 'em. That's 3.


The Golden Knights had a losing league record this year and lost 17 overall. Nothing to be thrilled about.


Who is thrilled? We're proud of the boys for their grit and determination this weekend, taking a very good team, in a very hard place to play, right to the limit. But nobody is thrilled.


Just curious how many years do you give this former high school coach before you send him back to the high school ranks and find a real college hockey coach to turn the program around.

I'm not sure if this quote should even be repeated. This is just juvenile and derogitory. Coach Roll is a class act and anybody with any knowledge of college sports knows that 3 years is not a long enough trial period. The kids go to college for four years. The recruiting and system changes take one more year than that to implement. If Clarkson let George go now he would be picked up by another program and would make it successful and we would be sorry we let him go.

Expect Excellence? Yes. Be unrealistic? NO
Love your passion for the program!

[Todd '86]

Despite improving only one place in the standings over the last two seasons, I think there were some very tangible improvements this year.

First (mostly because it is freshest on my mind), when the team went into the quarterfinals this year it seemed they actually stood a chance of advancing. Forgetting for a moment how things actually turned out in 2004, very few of us went into quarterfinals the last two years expecting anything but getting swept. This year -- well, ask the cornellians, read the article on elynah. They didn't want to face Tech either. I suspect more than a few of them feel a bullet was dodged in those two double-overtime contests. (I suspect our guys just needed that much better aim. :rolleyes: )

Second, Cheel proved a very difficult place for opposing teams to earn a point. That hadn't been the case the last couple of years. Tech lost only two games at home this year, both well before Christmas break. The home record was 14-2-2. Its the abysmal road record that did in the team this year. There is no question that needs to improve.

Third, the emergence of bona fide balanced scoring. Sullivan, Genovy, Cayer, and Dodge all improved significantly. Only Genovy is a senior in this group, and Sulliivan has one more year left. The rest are underclassmen, and Weller too is a force. Nick Dodge in particular showed some real potential and is an absolute joy to watch play (this kid DOES have a hemi!). We'll be lucky if he stays four years. But, the team as a whole needs to find the net more often. Clarkson was only tied for 8th in league goals scored. Added scoring depth would be a plus.

Fourth, solid goaltending appeared. Both goalies played well, but when Leggio took/was given the #1 spot he shined. Imagine what this weekend would have been like without him. For one, I look forward to him getting the #1 job next season and seeing how he does with it.

Fifth, special teams improved. With all the penalties (down from last year, but still second in the league in PIM) the PK had lots of practice. IIRC, Clarkson had the top-ranked penalty kill in the ECACHL last year, and maintained that position this year. More important than a top-notch penalty kill is staying out of those situations in the first place. The better news is the power play improved. While not stellar, it was still fourth in the league with a success rate of 18.4%. Some room for work there but it is better.

I think the defense is the area with the biggest need for improvement. Too many shots find their way to the crease. When Clarkson was successful in the past, the shots-against totals tended to be in the low 20's. That doesn't happen anymore. The 50+ shots in both games this weekend is a telling sign, even if they were over 4+ periods.

For me anyway, the improvement is in the numbers, even if only a little showed up in the standings. Yes, I know that the standings are the only numbers that really count. But reading the elynah assessment of the then-upcoming matchup last week, it struck me -- other teams are beginning to fear Clarkson as an opponent again.

The pieces are there. I believe Roll & Co. are putting them together. I'd have loved to see an instant champion as much as the next guy, but that's not in the realistic cards. I'll take the long road if it proves successful in the end. If they work on staying out of the penalty box and taking care of business in their own end, they'll get there. That's why my signature says what it does.

(My apologies for the long post.)

[coolhandtouc]

ALRIGHT!!!! Chin up ! We gave them everything they could handle, we almost stole it, it was all we could ask for, nuff said.

I had a chance to walk into Lynah around 3:30 or 4:00, it was cool. Music was blaring from the oppposite side of the ice from where we were standing, obviously, the Cornell Locker Room. On the side I was standing, were our Knights, taping sticks, listening to Ipods, and staring across to the other side, where Cornell players were sitting in the bleachers staring back, sitting in the bleachers, taping sticks and getting ready for the game it seemed. It was like a respectful stare down, it was cool.

I saw Cayer taping a stick in the bleachers, and I saw Shea speaking to Mrs. Guthrie....it left me with a very cool impression. What I wanted to say was "Hey I am a Tech fan and an Islander fan" but bit my tongue :D

It was great meeting, Brett, Daredevilcu, Drunkensquirell and his buddy, having beers with RichS.

We will get them ALL next year!
CHT!