Despite NCAA Loss, Schafer Stands Alone
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The following article featuring Cornell head coach Mike Schafer appeared March 30 on the Cornell Daily Sun Web site.
At the conclusion of every hockey season, Cornell fans inevitably feel the necessity to write one of two postmortems. Some are always satisfied with the season’s success; others believe that Cornell failed to meet expectations.
Ironically, both camps cite head coach Mike Schafer ’86 as the reason for their underlying arguments. The first camp credits Schafer’s “system” for producing competitive teams every season. The second camp blames Schafer’s “system” for preventing Cornell from competing for national titles.
Unfortunately, when the dust has settled, we’re none the wiser, just more affixed in our beliefs. As certain as prelims and snow in Ithaca, the puck will again drop on Lynah Rink’s ice in October. With any luck, standing behind Cornell’s bench will be Coach Schafer, perhaps slightly grayer in the goatee come playoff time.
Complete article can be accessed via the Daily Sun Web site by clicking here.
