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February 22, 2026
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Cornell Men's Hockey Winning Streak Ends in 4-2 Loss at Princeton: Cornell University's men's hockey team saw its five-game series winning streak against Princeton snapped with a 4-2 defeat on Saturday at Hobey Baker Memorial Rink. After building a two-goal lead in the first period, Cornell was unable to hold off Princeton, which responded with three unanswered goals. Despite consistent offensive efforts and 21 shots across the final two periods, Cornell was unable to overcome Princeton's strong goaltending. The loss moves Cornell to an 18-8-1 record for the season. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 22)
February 14, 2026
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Cornell Women's Hockey Wins in Overtime at St. Lawrence, Clinches Ivy League Title: The Cornell women's hockey team secured a 4-3 overtime victory over St. Lawrence at Appleton Arena, earning their third consecutive Ivy League championship and 18th overall. The Big Red jumped to an early three-goal lead, but St. Lawrence rallied late to force overtime. Grace Dwyer scored the winning goal in the extra period, and goalie Annelies Bergmann finished with 32 saves. The win brings Cornell's season record to 17-10-2 as they continue their successful campaign. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Feb 14)
January 13, 2026
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Hobart Men's Basketball Falls to Ithaca in Close Liberty League Contest: The Hobart men's basketball team narrowly lost to Ithaca College 88-85 in a closely contested Liberty League matchup held at Ben Light Gymnasium. The game was marked by seven lead changes and nine ties, showcasing strong performances from both teams. Sophomore Monty Nedd led all scorers for Hobart with 23 points, while Gabriel Bergeron achieved a career-best 17 points. Despite leading for much of the first half, Hobart could not hold off Ithaca's second-half surge. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Jan 13)
December 1, 2025
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State Police Investigate Fatal Car Crash and Related Death in Waddington: New York State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle accident that occurred on State Route 37 in Waddington, St. Lawrence County, on November 30. The driver, found unresponsive at the scene, later died at Canton–Potsdam Hospital. During a subsequent visit to the driver's residence, authorities discovered another deceased individual, prompting a broader inquiry. Police believe the case is isolated and public safety is not at risk. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 1)
November 17, 2025
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Hobart Hockey Remains Unbeaten With Shutout Victory Over Plattsburgh: Hobart College's hockey team continued its strong season with a 3-0 win over Plattsburgh at The Cooler, keeping their perfect record intact. The Statesmen improved to 6-0, extended their NCAA Division III home winning streak to 57 games, and notched their 12th consecutive overall victory. Senior goaltender Damon Beaver earned his 20th career shutout with 22 saves, while Hobart dominated in shots and stifled Plattsburgh's offense. The win further cements Hobart's top ranking this season. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 15)
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William Smith Hockey Shut Out by Plattsburgh St. in SUNYAC Opener: William Smith College's women's hockey team was defeated 4-0 by Plattsburgh State during their SUNYAC conference opener at the Ronald B. Stafford Ice Arena. Plattsburgh dominated offensively, outshooting William Smith 57-13 and taking an early lead that widened through each period. Goaltender Mia Iwicki made a career-high 53 saves for William Smith, but the team could not overcome Plattsburgh's strong performance. The loss sets William Smith's record at 2-1-0 overall and 0-1-0 in conference play. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 14)
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William Smith Hockey Secures Conference Victory Against Potsdam: The William Smith College hockey team overcame an early deficit to defeat Potsdam 3-1 at Maxcy Ice Arena, marking its first SUNYAC conference win of the season. After Potsdam took a first-period lead, William Smith responded with goals from Laine Heiser, Finley Crosby, and Madeline Diglio. Junior goalie Mia Iwicki made 27 saves, contributing to the win. The victory brings William Smith's overall season record to 3-1-0 and its conference record to 1-1-0. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Nov 15)
October 29, 2025
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SUNY Potsdam and FLCC Launch Program for Environmental Science Students: SUNY Potsdam and Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC) have entered into a partnership aimed at supporting students in environmental science programs. This collaboration is designed to create new academic pathways and practical experiences for students pursuing careers in environmental fields. Colleges in New York are increasingly seeking partnerships like this to address workforce needs. The initiative highlights regional efforts to strengthen education and employment opportunities in the sciences. (Source: Finger Lakes Times on Oct 27)