What caught my eye: Goodbyes and hellos

And then there was one…
Women’s hockey is an impressive part of Cornell history. Each year the team competes for ECAC titles and even national titles. What happens after the glory days in college? Well, it used to be a grind to find your way into one of two North American women’s hockey leagues, the NWHL and the CWHL. As of Sunday, the dream of playing professionally has become much frailer for these talented skaters as the CWHL announced it will cease operation on May 1, due to financial burdens. It’s a trend all too common in women’s sports. The only hope is for an NWHL expansion that allows more players in more markets to continue to play and grow the sport of women’s hockey.

Bronx baseball is back
It’s about time! We sit through an up and down winter and stare at the calendar in hopes that Opening Day arrives soon. Well, it has, and the Yankees are off and running on their quest for their first World Series in over a decade. Okay, I guess they had more of a stumble out of the blocks with the Orioles, but the season is young. Nobody wins a world series in March or April. It’s a long way to go before October, and the Yankees will be ready for the challenge.

Bobcats open up in a big way
Last year was a great run for the Lansing baseball. The team powered its way to a state Final Four appearance, a testament to the talent and the coaching. Now with a new coach, Brett Hotchkiss, and a strong returning lineup, the Bobcats are ready to make another deep postseason run, and they started their quest with an impressive 6-1 win over Tioga.