The Cornell Hockey Association is a community and University organization established in 1961 as the Ithaca Hockey Boosters Association to promote and assist ice hockey at all levels in the greater Ithaca area. Now 64 years later, the CHA continues that mission supporting the activities of the Men’s Hockey Program at Cornell University.
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Cornell Hockey Updates
- July 12, 2025 – SAVE THE DATE Racker Rivals Big Red Hockey – Supporting Early Childhood Development – Hockey Game @4PM Lynah Rink … Friends/Family skate prior to game … Details to follow
- June 11, 2025 – SAVE THE DATE Hockey Association Election-of-Officers Annual Meeting open to all CHA members … In Person and ZOOM: Details will follow
- May 9, 2025 – Men’s Hockey 63rd Annual Award Banquet – Lake Watch Inn | Photos | Awards
- April 29, 2025 – Coach Schafer ’86 imparts hockey-infused wisdom in ‘Last Lecture’
- March 20, 2025 – Kempf Receives Inaugural ECAC Hockey Project Rousseau Men’s Community Service Award
- March 2, 2025 – O CANADA! FORMER BIG RED PLAYER RUNS POPULAR HOCKEY BAR IN NYC | A passion project for Denis Ladouceur ’02, The Canuck is a haven for his countrymen—offering beer, poutine, and games on TV. Go North of the Border
- January 17, 2025 – After Three Decades, Big Red Men’s Ice Hockey Passes the Torch – As Mike Schafer ’86 prepares to retire, he and successor Casey Jones ’90 chat about their love of the game.
- December 27, 2024 – Here’s Your Chance to Honor a Legend! – Mike Schafer ’86, the longest-tenured head coach in Cornell men’s hockey history, leads his 30th and final season at the helm. We invite you to celebrate his contributions by coming out to one of the remaining games this season with fellow Cornellians or sharing a favorite memory.
- December 15, 2024 – Fascinating Facts About Lynah Rink, Big Red Hockey’s Chilly Abode – Cornellians e-magazine
- December 3, 2024 – In case you missed the Big Red in the Czech Republic YouTube – Here is a replay!
- You know the COWBELL! But, do you know its HISTORY? Listen to graduating cowbell player Matthew Furman on his podcast produced for his final project for Corey Earle’s class.
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The Cornell Hockey Association has beanies (both sides shown here), scarves and gloves for all Cornell Hockey fans! A great gift for family, friends and fans! Members receive one scarf, one beanie and one pair of gloves as part of member benefits. More are available for purchase. We will ship your item(s) once payment is received. Send a check or money order made out to Cornell Hockey Association … mail your payment to PO Box 4265, Ithaca, NY 14852. Look here to see how good you will look in this scarf! Buy more here.
The student-run Big Red Sports Network (BRSN) has launched the Big Red Hockey-Cast, a one stop podcast for the Lynah Faithful. Every Wednesday, BRSN will release new episodes providing updates on all things Cornell Hockey. They will have exclusive interviews with players, coaches and hockey alums.
You can listen in on Spotify or Apple Podcast.
Forever Faithful makes a great gift for any Cornell Hockey Fan … Read More
Do you hear yourself saying, “What did they just cheer?” Want to know! Here’s a page for all the Faithful … learn the cheers and how these evolved … Read More