October 23, 2009

Great Expectations for Big Red

The following article appeared in the October 23 issue of the Cornell Daily Sun.

 

By Mitchell Alva and Elie Bilmes

The Cornell hockey class of 2009 graduated without an Ivy League title, ECAC Hockey regular season title, or ECAC Hockey tournament championship during its four years on the hill. The last time this happened? 2001.

These Cornell teams did not suffer from lack of opportunity. Between 2006 and 2009, Cornell reached the ECAC Hockey final weekend three times and the NCAA tournament twice, but returned home without any ECAC championships or Frozen Four appearances.

Talented players like Matt Moulson ’06 (now with the New York Islanders), Byron Bitz ’07 (Boston Bruins), Topher Scott ’08, senior Colin Greening and junior Riley Nash skated at Lynah during these four years, but in each season, Cornell came out empty-handed in the hardware department.

Complete article can be accessed via the Sun Web site by clicking here.