After the game, Crimson Coach Cooney Wetland called this thriller "one of the greatest team victories in the history of Harvard hockey," and he deserved much of the credit. Wetland suspended three of his regulars for fighting in the Beanpot final against B.U. As a result, two of the four Harvard defensemen who skated against Cornell had never before played for the varsity. Partly because of that, Cornell "came in probably a little overconfident," says Kent parrot '68.

Overconfidence didn't hurt Cornell through two periods, and the Big Red was up 4-2 after 31 seconds of the third period. The Crimson came back to force overtime, and Parrot's backhanded in a rebound to end it at 2:20 of the extra period.

Despite the loss, Cornell went on to place second in the ECAC Tournament, while Harvard failed to make the playoffs.

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February 23, 1978

At Watson Rink

Cornell 4, Harvard 3(OT)

Harvard squandered a 3-0 lead in the last 12 minutes of the third period, then was stunned when Big Red career scoring leader Lance Nethery beat John Hynes with just 18 seconds left in OT.

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February 11, 1983

At Bright Center

Harvard 3, Cornell 2(OT)

Shayne Kukulowicz scored the winning goal 24 seconds into overtime of a fast-paced, hard-hitting game, but the contest was marred by an incident that occurred immediately afterwards. Cornell goalie Darken Eliot was hit in the back of the neck by a beer can. He was not seriously injured.

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December 8, 1984

At Lynah Rink

Harvard 5, Cornell 5(OT)

The deadlocked contest left both squads disappointed. Harvard thought it should have won the game, but Duanne Moeser managed to tie it with just 1:10 left in regulation. In overtime, Brad Kwong blatantly hooked a Cornell player to prevent a breakaway. Referee Harry Ammian apparently didn't see the infraction. Cornell Coach Lou Reycroft left the ice steaming.