HARVARD 2026-27: STEPPING OUT

[thirdtime's . . .]

Now that I’ve got the right season, welcome to you hundreds of Crimson diehards who missed the first edition of this year’s thread. In it I called attention to the small incoming class (4) and the potential gem that it is bringing with it (Stepnowski). The presence of this NEPSAC star will surely lead to fewer one-goal losses (6), fewer OTs (7), and much needed goal support to reward the skills of Tuffy.

In response, Timothy A wondered if there were signs that H was digging out of its “huge hole!" To which I reply: Sheesh! Do you midwestern hockey elders ever cast an eye east? Harvard went from 2-25-2 (.103) to 16-15-3 (.515) last season, some sort of NCAA record. What hole??? We are now very much standing on level ground. I think of it as getting to base camp last year, so this coming season marks the time to get acclimated before attempting an ascent.

Bellamy, Crimson Sign Four to Class of 2030 - Harvard University

Harvard women's hockey welcomes latest recruiting class.

gocrimson.com

 

[BuckyB]

It’s just not possible.
There will be no ascent to anywhere.
Base camp it is…. Enjoy the stay

 

[Timothy A]

Now that I’ve got the right season, welcome to you hundreds of Crimson diehards who missed the first edition of this year’s thread. In it I called attention to the small incoming class (4) and the potential gem that it is bringing with it (Stepnowski). The presence of this NEPSAC star will surely lead to fewer one-goal losses (6), fewer OTs (7), and much needed goal support to reward the skills of Tuffy.

In response, Timothy A wondered if there were signs that H was digging out of its “huge hole!" To which I reply: Sheesh! Do you midwestern hockey elders ever cast an eye east? Harvard went from 2-25-2 (.103) to 16-15-3 (.515) last season, some sort of NCAA record. What hole??? We are now very much standing on level ground. I think of it as getting to base camp last year, so this coming season marks the time to get acclimated before attempting an ascent.

Bellamy, Crimson Sign Four to Class of 2030 - Harvard University

Harvard women's hockey welcomes latest recruiting class.

gocrimson.com

I had no idea, that's why I asked. I can barely keep up with the UW men and women's team, let along some fringe EZAC team. Thanks for the update. I'd like to see Hawvawd get all the way out of the hole and make the NCAA's. One of the funnest games I ever attended was the last time Hawvawd played UW in the NCAA's. I believe that was "the Rigby save" game.

 

[Steamboat]

I had no idea, that's why I asked. I can barely keep up with the UW men and women's team, let along some fringe EZAC team. Thanks for the update. I'd like to see Hawvawd get all the way out of the hole and make the NCAA's. One of the funnest games I ever attended was the last time Hawvawd played UW in the NCAA's. I believe that was "the Rigby save" game.

My fun Harvard memory is seeing Hannah Brandt, who wasn't good enough for Katy Stone's Olympic team, scoring a quick goal against Harvard in the playoffs, and skating past the Harvard bench.

 

[Skate79]

Only four recruits for this incoming class is really sad. This won't help the program because the D once again will be all right shots. Bellamy needs someone to help her with recruiting and understanding what it will take to compete in the ECAC and nationally. This is embarrassing.

 

[BuckyB]

Only four recruits for this incoming class is really sad. This won't help the program because the D once again will be all right shots. Bellamy needs someone to help her with recruiting and understanding what it will take to compete in the ECAC and nationally. This is embarrassing.

Bingo

 

[robertearle]

I had no idea, that's why I asked. I can barely keep up with the UW men and women's team, let along some fringe EZAC team. Thanks for the update. I'd like to see Hawvawd get all the way out of the hole and make the NCAA's. One of the funnest games I ever attended was the last time Hawvawd played UW in the NCAA's. I believe that was "the Rigby save" game.

(Also the game when somebody hired a high school band to show up at LaBahn to play the Harvard fight song. Really.)

 

[Steamboat]

(Also the game when somebody hired a high school band to show up at LaBahn to play the Harvard fight song. Really.)

Are you sure that wasn't at Ridder? I remember the same. The band played during game play and had to be warned by arena staff to respect the players.

 

[robertearle]

Are you sure that wasn't at Ridder? I remember the same. The band played during game play and had to be warned by arena staff to respect the players.

Yes, I'm sure. No idea what might have gone on at Ridder- I've only been there once, for the 2018 final four. But the "Harvard band" at LaBahn I saw in person, and it was discussed here on the forum at the time.