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Like the small communities featured in the film, hockey is the only sport in town at Cornell. Compare the crowds at Cornell’s homecoming football game to a preseason hockey game and you can clearly see the importance of hockey here. It’s an especially relevant film that all Cornellians should watch, as it will give you a better appreciation for the game and those who play it.
First and foremost is the sense of community I immediately felt when I entered Lynah. It was quickly apparent that Cornell Hockey has a long history of success, and has perhaps one of the most passionate fan bases in the country, led by a raucous student section full of supporters. From the chanting to the trash talking, it was clear that the fans, and particularly the student section, would do absolutely anything to help the team win on the ice.
“These games will feature some of the best players in the NCAA, so I can guarantee it will be a pair of aggressive, fast and fun games.”
“We all know about the disappointment this weekend but the fact that we get another crack at [Harvard] is nice, so hopefully — definitely — we’ll be ready to go.”
“The outcome was not what we wanted, but Brown played a great game. We just missed out on some opportunities.”
The Sun’s hockey writers will be hosting a weekly podcast all season long. Episode one focuses on the men’s slow start, women’s blazing beginning.
When a team has the nation’s best defense, keeps every defender, sports an All-American goaltender and even adds some defensive talent in the process, it’s reasonable to expect they can be the league’s best team and a top-10 team in the nation.
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