Dragons fumble lead against Adrian
The Red Dragons lost control.
FINAL: Adrian 5, Cortland 3
Dragons allow four unanswered goals
PICTURED: Cortland junior Colby Seitz tracks down Adrian senior Matt Couto
CORTLAND, NY — With a two-goal lead and home ice advantage, the Red Dragons were unable to muzzle the Bulldogs. Adrian found the net four times in a span of six minutes, prompting Cortland Head Coach Joe Cardarelli to make a goalie change. A highlight came midway through the third period, when Dragon defenders hunkered down and killed a five-on-three power play.
Dragons outsharp Cardinals in home opener
Cortland’s defense stepped up.
FINAL: Plattsburgh 0, Cortland 2
Cortland’s defense holds strong
PICTURED: Cortland senior Mia Hlasnick slices up the ice
CORTLAND, NY — Senior goalie Molly Goergen made sure the Red Dragons never squandered the lead. With a one-goal advantage in the second period, Goergen transformed into a vacuum during a penalty kill. The Minnesota native made two more fantastic stops late in the final frame, including an outstretched kick save, to secure the win.
Dragons outscore Alvernia with ease
Cortland dominated the second period.
FINAL: Cortland 5, Alvernia 2
Sensational second period lifts Dragons
PICTURED: Cortland grad student Nate Berke rips shot past sliding Alvernia freshman Christian Heckman
READING, PA — A shorthanded goal for Cortland opened the floodgates. The Red Dragons quickly followed the score with four more goals, totaling five in the middle frame. The game was as physical as it was lopsided, with each team racking up multiple roughing penalties.
Hobart edges Cortland in exhibition
The Red Dragons learned a valuable lesson.
FINAL (OT): Hobart 2, Cortland 1
Statesmen force OT in final second
PICTURED: Cortland senior Domenic Settimo and Hobart senior Matthew Perryman skate toward the puck
CORTLAND, NY — The Red Dragons were less than thrilled to be entering overtime.
Cortland was protecting a one-goal lead late in the third period, and had a chance to double that cushion with a mid-ice look at an empty net. The puck sailed wide right.
The Statesmen took possession and quickly pushed the puck into Dragon territory. After a scramble near Cortland’s net, the game was suddenly tied with one second on the scoreboard.
Hobart carried that momentum into overtime, scoring roughly two minutes after play resumed. A sea of orange rushed onto the ice.
For Cortland, it was a tough loss against the reigning NCAA DIII champions. The lesson learned, though, was valuable: Play with fire until all zeros are on the game clock.
Cortland cruises in preseason win
The Red Dragons dominated the game.
FINAL: Niagara 0, Cortland 5
Dragons dominate in exhibition
PICTURED: Cortland freshman Conor Humphrey corners the puck
CORTLAND, NY — Cortland looked sharp in a rather uneventful night. The Red Dragons found the net five times, though no goal horns or arena music sounded. A scary moment came in the third period, when Cortland junior Stephen Kyrkostas left the game with a shoulder injury.