What league does Cornell Univ. play in?

Cornell Univ. play in the NCAA.

When was Cornell Univ. founded?

Cornell Univ. was founded in 1865 in Ithaca, NY, USA, USA.

Where is Cornell Univ. based?

Cornell Univ. is based in Ithaca, NY, USA.

Who is the head coach of Cornell Univ.?

The head coach of Cornell Univ. is Mike Schafer.

Who is the captain of Cornell Univ.?

The captain of Cornell Univ. is Matt Cooney.

What arena does Cornell Univ. play in?

Cornell Univ. play their home games at James Lynah Rink in Ithaca, NY, USA.

What are the team colors of Cornell Univ.?

The team colors of Cornell Univ. are Red + White.

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1996-1997 Season

Cornell Univ. were 21-9-5 in the 1996-97 NCAA season with 30 points, 2nd in the ECAC and 16th overall.

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1996-1997 Cornell Univ. Roster

Cornell Univ. — 1996-1997 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#30	Jason Elliott (G)	51	1975	Inuvik, NT, CAN	6'2"	183	L
	#31	Nate Hicks (G)	49	1977	Lansing, MI, USA	5'11"	165	-
	#1	Jean-Marc Pelletier (G)	48	1978	Atlanta, GA, USA	6'2"	209	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#4	David Adler (D)	49	1977	Piscataway, NJ, USA	6'3"	194	-
	#25	Tony Bergin (D)	52	1974	Fredericton, NB, CAN	6'3"	225	R
	#2	Jeff Burgoyne (D)	49	1977	Penticton, BC, CAN	5'10"	179	R
	#27	Jason Dailey (D)	50	1976	Pittsford, NY, USA	5'10"	194	R
	#24	Jason Kendall (D)	51	1975	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	6'3"	220	L
	#28	Ryan Kirwan (D)	48	1977	Massena, NY, USA	6'0"	181	-
	#22	Rick Sacchetti (D)	49	1977	Chelmsford, MA, USA	6'4"	205	-
	#5	Chad Wilson (D)	52	1974	Terrace, BC, CAN	6'0"	205	-
	#7	Steve Wilson (D)"A"	52	1974	Nepean, ON, CAN	5'11"	196	R
FORWARDS
	#19	Vincent Auger (C)	51	1975	Québec, QC, CAN	5'10"	174	L
	#14	Levi Clegg (RW)	48	1978	Salt Lake City, UT, USA	6'2"	194	R
	#26	Matt Cooney (LW)"C"	52	1974	Wilcox, SK, CAN	6'1"	203	L
	#6	Kyle Knopp (LW)	52	1974	Delta, BC, CAN	5'8"	170	-
	#16	Frank Kovac (F)	48	1978	Kosice, SVK	6'0"	181	-
	#23	Jeff Maxwell (F)	52	1974	Strasbourg, SK, CAN	5'8"	181	-
	#3	Ryan Moynihan (F)	50	1976	Andover, MA, USA	5'11"	176	L
	#20	Jeff Oates (F)	50	1976	St. John's, NL, CAN	5'11"	172	-
	#9	Jamie Papp (F)"A"	51	1975	London, ON, CAN	6'0"	194	-
	#17	Keith Peach (F)	51	1975	Indian Head, SK, CAN	6'2"	190	-
	#18	Damian Rocke (F)	51	1975	Winnipeg, MB, CAN	5'8"	181	-
	#8	Mike Rutter (C)	49	1976	Ottawa, ON, CAN	5'11"	190	L
	#15	Ryan Smart (F)	51	1975	Meadville, PA, USA	6'1"	181	-
	#12	Doug Stienstra (LW)	50	1976	Kelowna, BC, CAN	6'1"	198	L
	#11	Darren Tymchyshyn (C/RW)	52	1974	Vegreville, AB, CAN	5'11"	174	R
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1996-1997 Cornell Univ. Staff

Head CoachMike Schafer
Asst. CoachMatt Carlin
Asst. CoachScott Garrow
Volunteer Asst. CoachEarl Utter

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1996-1997 Cornell Univ. Captains

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Matt Cooney

"A"

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1996-1997 Cornell Univ. Demographics

Cornell Univ. Facts

Plays in: NCAA Division I
Team Colors: Red + White
Town: Ithaca, NY, USA Map
Founded: 1865

1996-1997 Cornell Univ. Roster Facts

Nationalities

15 players
9 players
1 player
1 player
1 player

Experience

Cornell Univ.: 1 445 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: James Lynah Rink
Location: Ithaca, NY, USA
Capacity: 4 267
Construction Year: 1957

Cornell Univ. Games

Cornell Univ. — 1996-1997 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/31/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Cornell Univ.	Sacred Heart Univ.	-	NCAA
10/30/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Cornell Univ.	Sacred Heart Univ.	-	NCAA
03/27/2026 10:00 PM UTC	Univ. of Denver	Cornell Univ.	5 - 0	NCAA
03/20/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Princeton Univ.	Cornell Univ.	3 - 2	NCAA
03/15/2026 08:00 PM UTC	Cornell Univ.	Harvard Univ.	5 - 2	NCAA

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Cornell Univ. — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
09/24/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Jack O'Brien (D)	Norfolk Admirals	Details
09/15/2026	Confirmed	joining	Cameron Allard (D)	Brandon Wheat Kings	Details
08/21/2026	Confirmed	joining	Benjamin Collins (F)	Brampton Steelheads	Details
08/21/2026	Confirmed	joining	Peyton Collins (F)	Brampton Steelheads	Details
08/01/2026	Confirmed	joining	Hagan Bach (G)	Collingwood Blues	Details
05/19/2026	Confirmed	joining	Brad Gardiner (F)	Barrie Colts	Details
04/21/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Alexis Cournoyer (G)	Univ. of Wisconsin	Details
04/19/2026	Confirmed	joining	Mathis Rousseau (G)	Univ. of Maine	Details

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Cornell Univ. History and Standings

Cornell Univ. — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	NCAA	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	NCAA	34	21	10	-	1	1	109	69	66	1.94	3	Conference SF loss
2024-2025	NCAA	36	18	11	-	1	0	112	82	56	1.56	3	Conference Champion
2023-2024	NCAA	35	20	5	-	2	2	115	65	66	1.89	2	Conference Champion
2022-2023	NCAA	34	21	11	2	-	-	112	66	47	1.38	3	Conference SF loss
2021-2022	NCAA	32	18	10	4	-	-	100	72	39	1.22	4	Conference QF loss
2020-2021	NCAA	0	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	0	-	-	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	NCAA	29	23	2	4	-	-	104	45	38	1.31	1	-
2018-2019	NCAA	36	21	11	4	-	-	108	73	30	0.83	1	Quarterfinal loss
2017-2018	NCAA	33	25	6	2	-	-	102	52	36	1.09	1	First round loss
2016-2017	NCAA	35	21	9	5	-	-	99	81	31	0.89	3	First round loss
2015-2016	NCAA	34	16	11	7	-	-	79	82	22	0.65	7	-
2014-2015	NCAA	31	11	14	6	-	-	57	68	22	0.71	7	-
2013-2014	NCAA	32	17	10	5	-	-	77	74	26	0.81	4	-
2012-2013	NCAA	34	15	16	3	-	-	83	91	19	0.56	9	-
2011-2012	NCAA	35	19	9	7	-	-	100	79	30	0.86	2	Quarterfinal loss
2010-2011	NCAA	34	16	15	3	-	-	86	88	24	0.71	4	-
2009-2010	NCAA	34	21	9	4	-	-	107	67	31	0.91	2	First round loss
2008-2009	NCAA	36	22	10	4	-	-	92	74	29	0.81	2	Quarterfinal loss
2007-2008	NCAA	36	19	14	3	-	-	102	78	25	0.69	4	-
2006-2007	NCAA	31	14	13	4	-	-	90	78	24	0.77	4	-
2005-2006	NCAA	35	22	9	4	-	-	99	77	29	0.83	3	Quarterfinal loss
2004-2005	NCAA	35	27	5	3	-	-	112	45	38	1.09	1	Quarterfinal loss
2003-2004	NCAA	32	16	10	6	-	-	85	62	29	0.91	2	-
2002-2003	NCAA	36	30	5	1	-	-	133	49	39	1.08	1	Frozen Four
2001-2002	NCAA	35	25	8	2	-	-	118	63	36	1.03	1	Quarterfinal loss
2000-2001	NCAA	33	16	12	5	-	-	73	72	25	0.76	4	-
1999-2000	NCAA	32	16	14	2	-	-	108	86	21	0.66	4	-
1998-1999	NCAA	31	12	15	4	-	-	96	97	21	0.68	7	-
1997-1998	NCAA	33	15	16	2	-	-	84	101	19	0.58	8	-

Cornell Univ. Tournament Statistics

Cornell Univ. — Tournament Statistics
season	tournament	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2013-2014	Red Stars NA Tour	1	1	0	-	0	0	6	0	3	3	-	-

Cornell Univ. Retired Numbers

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Cornell Univ. — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Michael Regush (F)	2026-2027	Blue Devils Weiden	DEL 2	9	1	8	9	2
2.	Alex Rauter (F)	2026-2027	Yokohama Grits	Asia League	7	2	4	6	2
3.	Ioannis Kaldis (D)	2026-2027	Severstal Cherepovets	KHL	16	1	5	6	4
4.	Ondrej Psenicka (F)	2026-2027	HC Stadion Litoměřice	1. liga	9	2	3	5	9
5.	Cody Haiskanen (D)	2026-2027	Eisbären Regensburg	DEL 2	8	0	5	5	6
6.	Cole Bardreau (F)	2026-2027	HC Pustertal	ICEHL	9	3	1	4	2
7.	Jake Weidner (F)	2026-2027	EC Kassel Huskies	DEL 2	9	1	3	4	2
8.	Sean Collins (F)	2026-2027	Sheffield Steelers	EIHL	4	2	1	3	0
9.	Alec McCrea (D)	2026-2027	Augsburger Panther	DEL	9	2	1	3	2
10.	Jeff Malott (F)	2026-2027	Anaheim Ducks	NHL	7	1	2	3	5

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Cornell Univ. — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'2"	194 lbs	21.10
2025-2026	View Roster	6'2"	198 lbs	21.79
2024-2025	View Roster	6'1"	194 lbs	22.52

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Franchise All-Time Points

Cornell Univ. — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Lance Nethery (F)	111	91	180	271
2.	Brock Tredway (F)	113	113	94	207
3.	Roy Kerling (F)	100	93	107	200
4.	Doug Ferguson (F)	82	91	96	187
5.	Duanne Moeser (F)	106	81	96	177

Franchise All-Time Goals

Cornell Univ. — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Brock Tredway (F)	113	113	94	207
2.	Roy Kerling (F)	100	93	107	200
3.	Lance Nethery (F)	111	91	180	271
4.	Doug Ferguson (F)	82	91	96	187
5.	Duanne Moeser (F)	106	81	96	177

Franchise All-Time Assists

Cornell Univ. — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Lance Nethery (F)	111	91	180	271
2.	Larry Fullan (F)	85	57	108	165
3.	Roy Kerling (F)	100	93	107	200
4.	Gary Cullen (F)	103	54	105	159
5.	Doug Ferguson (F)	82	91	96	187

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Cornell Univ. — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	John Olds (F)	114	50	123	267
2.	Doug Ferguson (F)	82	91	187	265
3.	Mike Schafer (D)	107	10	70	251
4.	Steve Wilson (D)	128	16	91	250
5.	Chris Norton (D)	112	31	118	238

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Cornell Univ. — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Jeremy Downs (D)	138	6	13	19
2.	Colin Greening (F)	137	55	63	118
3.	Topher Scott (F)	137	25	82	107
4.	Mike Knoepfli (F)	137	32	56	88
5.	Raymond Sawada (F)	137	31	45	76

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Cornell Univ. — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Lance Nethery (F)	111	91	271	2.44
2.	Doug Ferguson (F)	82	91	187	2.28
3.	Brian Cornell (F)	67	53	148	2.21
4.	Joe Nieuwendyk (F)	72	73	151	2.10
5.	Roy Kerling (F)	100	93	200	2.00

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Cornell Univ. — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Lance Nethery (F)	1977-1978	NCAA	26	23	60	83	3.19	12
2.	Lance Nethery (F)	1976-1977	NCAA	29	32	46	78	2.69	18
3.	Brian Cornell (F)	1968-1969	NCAA	29	22	52	74	2.55	26
4.	Doug Ferguson (F)	1965-1966	NCAA	27	37	34	71	2.63	76
5.	Carlo Ugolini (F)	1972-1973	NCAA	29	25	44	69	2.38	18

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Cornell Univ. — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Doug Ferguson (F)	1965-1966	NCAA	27	37	34	71	2.63	76
2.	Doug Marrett (F)	1972-1973	NCAA	29	34	29	63	2.17	16
3.	Lance Nethery (F)	1976-1977	NCAA	29	32	46	78	2.69	18
4.	James Vaughan (F)	1975-1976	NCAA	29	31	37	68	2.34	68
5.	Brock Tredway (F)	1978-1979	NCAA	29	31	29	60	2.07	8

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Cornell Univ. — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Lance Nethery (F)	1977-1978	NCAA	26	23	60	83	3.19	12
2.	Brian Cornell (F)	1968-1969	NCAA	29	22	52	74	2.55	26
3.	Lance Nethery (F)	1978-1979	NCAA	27	18	47	65	2.41	30
4.	Lance Nethery (F)	1976-1977	NCAA	29	32	46	78	2.69	18
5.	Carlo Ugolini (F)	1972-1973	NCAA	29	25	44	69	2.38	18

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Cornell Univ. — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Kevin Pettit (F)	1970-1971	NCAA	22	14	23	37	1.68	111
2.	Matt Cooney (F)	1995-1996	NCAA	34	13	21	34	1.00	104
3.	Doug Ferguson (F)	1966-1967	NCAA	29	27	34	61	2.10	103
4.	Greg Hornby (F)	2002-2003	NCAA	31	6	8	14	0.45	98
5.	Joe Gallant (D)	1980-1981	NCAA	31	5	35	40	1.29	95