Dragons outduel Knights in playoffs
The Red Dragons looked nothing like the underdogs.
FINAL: Cortland 3, Geneseo 2
Dragons advance to SUNYAC Finals
PICTURED: Cortland junior Anthony Bernardo charges up the ice
GENESEO, NY — The visiting Red Dragons looked nothing like the underdogs early on, keeping the puck in Geneseo territory. Cortland carried the momentum into the second period, scoring two goals on the top-seeded Knights. The only joy for the home fans came in the third frame, when Geneseo goalie Jacob Torgner made a nifty save with his noggin.
Cardarelli reflects on win vs. Brockport
The game had “very few shenanigans.”
FINAL: Brockport 1, Cortland 5
Dragons advance to SUNYAC Semifinals
PICTURED: Cortland Head Coach Joe Cardarelli sits in his office after watching film
CORTLAND, NY — The Red Dragons outplayed the Golden Eagles in a game that had “very few shenanigans,” Cortland Head Coach Joe Cardarelli said. He added his team was successful in getting traffic in front of Brockport’s net. Cardarelli said the Dragons got confidence from their goalie Jack Riedell, who made an “awesome” early save.
Cortland outlasts Oswego in overtime
The crowd erupted midway through the second period.
FINAL (OT): Oswego 1, Cortland 2
Dragons win back-to-back games
PICTURED: Cortland freshman Nate Boak races Oswego senior Connor Sleeth to the puck
CORTLAND, NY — The crowd erupted midway through the second period, when a dust-up prompted a double-minor penalty for Oswego sophomore Drake Semrad. Moments later, Cortland junior Dominic Settimo punished the Lakers with a power-play goal. The Red Dragons would eventually win in overtime, though the game should’ve ended in regulation, had it not been for the brick wall between Oswego’s pipes.
‘Yeah!’ Walsh wins it for Cortland
Cortland freshman D.J. Walsh found the net.
FINAL: Potsdam 2, Cortland 3
Dragons get ‘super’ weekend started
PICTURED: Cortland freshman D.J. Walsh celebrates after scoring the deciding goal
CORTLAND, NY — After a scoreless first period, the Red Dragons tickled the twine twice in the second with a pair of shots that pierced the upper 90. But the most exciting goal came in the third frame, when Cortland freshman D.J. Walsh found the net and lifted his arms in joy. The sound crew also pleased the crowd with a medley of Usher hits, setting the stage for his Super Bowl halftime performance.
Cardinals power past Dragons
Three early goals from Cortland were not enough.
FINAL: Plattsburgh 5, Cortland 4
Dragons fall to 0-2 against Plattsburgh
PICTURED: Plattsburgh grad student Ryan Hogg steers away from Cortland senior John Kuhl
CORTLAND, NY — Three early goals from Cortland were not enough to fend off Plattsburgh. The Cardinals kept pecking, capitalizing on two power-play opportunities. A memorable moment came in the second period, when Plattsburgh freshman Tio D’Addario scored and made a group Cortland girls blush by waving at them.