Harvard Men's Hockey, the No. 8 seed, is heading to Ithaca for a three-game series against No. 15 Cornell in the ECAC Quarterfinals, with games starting on Friday at Lynah Rink.

The Big Picture

The matchup marks a significant moment in the ECAC Hockey Tournament, pitting Harvard against the higher-seeded Cornell in a crucial playoff series.

By the Numbers
  • Last season, Harvard defeated Cornell 1-0 in overtime in the ECAC Hockey semifinal.
  • This season, Harvard finished with a 6-10-6 record, while Cornell secured second place with a 12-6-4 record.
State of Play
  • Cornell, as the No. 2 seed, earned a bye in the first round of the ECAC playoffs.
  • The series will consist of games 1 and 2 at 7:00 p.m. on ESPN+ and game 3, if necessary, will be played at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.
What's Next

If Harvard secures a series win, they will advance to the ECAC semifinals and face other contenders at Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid, N.Y.

Bottom Line

Harvard Men's Hockey faces a tough challenge against Cornell in the ECAC Quarterfinals, with the outcome crucial for their advancement in the tournament, setting the stage for intense playoff action.