Falcons Drop Final Home Game of Regular Season to Michigan Tech

Saturday, February 3

Bowling Green, Ohio

7:07PM

Bowling Green State University

17-9-6 (14-5-5WCHA)

Michigan Tech

14-12-5 (10-9-5WCHA

Michigan Tech

Bowling Green

February 03, 2018 | Ice Hockey

Box Score

By: Katherine Harvath (Athletic Communications Intern)

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Huskies of Michigan Tech (14-12-5, 10-9-5 WCHA) came out with a vengeance, proving to be too much for Bowling Green (17-9-6, 14-5-5 WCHA) as they concluded the 2017-18 regular season at home. Despite a narrow shots on goal margin in which Michigan Tech led 27-26, the Falcons faced their first shutout of the season, dropping the game with a final score of 4-0 on Senior Night.

Box Score
Photo Gallery

Statistical Standouts

Ryan Bednard finished the night with 23 saves, giving him a save percentage of .909 on the season.
On the weekend, Bowling Green killed 15 of 16 penalties, allowing just one goal on a 5-minute major in Saturday night's game.
The Falcons blocked a total of 10 shots, including a team best two from Stephen Baylis.
Senior Mitch McLain led the team in shots on goal for the second night in a row, posting three solid chances but was unable to net one home in the 4-0 loss.
The first period saw many Huskies in the box as three players spent a couple minutes a piece. The Falcons were not able to capitalize with the man-advantage during this time but they did pepper Michigan Tech's net with shots. They outshot the Huskies 10-7 in the during the first 20 minutes of action.

Postgame Interviews

Coach Bergeron

Tyler Spezia

Up Next

The Falcons will see a week of rest before making the long trek to Anchorage, Alaska for a Thursday-Friday series against the Seawolves. The last time the two teams met came in mid-January where the Falcons swept at home, outscoring the opponent 9-4.
The Bowling Green hockey program clinched home ice in Friday's win over Michigan Tech, and will serve as a host for the First Round of the WCHA playoffs. The best-of-three series is slated to be played March 2-4 at the Slater Family Ice Arena against a to be determined opponent.

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