The Princeton-Cornell game last weekend played like a normal game on the
ice with the usual three 20 minute periods. The only major difference I
noticed was that Cornell (and possibly Princeton) changed their lineup
after the first period. Three of the underclass forwards (including
at least David Kozier) were in warmups during the first period and then
dressed for the second period when Knopp, Oates and Stienstra left the
game. A different approach to spreading out the ice time from the two
game format which was apparently used by Yale and Brown.
 
The atmosphere of the game was certainly that of a scrimmage though.
Aside from the number of fans present (very few) and free admission
there was no PA announcer at all (which is why I couldn't put together
a decent box score - I'm terrible at picking out goal scorers). Cornell's
head coach was up in the balcony over the south (?) end of the ice to
get a better/different view of the action.
 
I would imagine that the Ivy teams wouldn't be allowed to play these
games under league rules unless they were specifically "scrimmages"
and played as such.
 
Ralph - Chelsea Piers was once the premier waterfront facility in NYC.
In recent years, it was renovated and a sports complex built in the
warehouses and four piers of the complex. It includes two ice rinks
at least one roller rink, driving range, fitness center, facilties
for indoor soccer and lacrosse and gymnastics as well as various stores,
restaurants and a television/movie studio.
 
Keith Kannenberg
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