Bowling Green State University Athletics
WCHA Releases Preseason Polls
September 24, 2018 | Ice Hockey
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The Bowling Green State University hockey program was voted to finish second overall in the UAHhockey.com WCHA Media preseason poll, and third in the 2018 Mankato Free Press preseason poll announced Monday afternoon.
The Bowling Green hockey program went 23-12-6 in 2017-18, its fourth consecutive 20-win season. The Falcons advanced to the WCHA semifinals for the fifth consecutive season – every season the team has competed in the league.
Junior Falcon defenseman Alec Rauhauser was voted First Team All-WCHA by both the media and the coaches. Rauhuaser's contributions to the 2017-18 campaign included leading the squad with 39 points by nine goals and a team-leading 30 assists. The 39 points marked the most by a single Falcon since the 2008-09 season.
Three more Falcons were voted Second Team All-WCHA by the media. Sophomore forward Brandon Kruse, senior defenseman Chris Pohlkamp and junior goaltender Ryan Bednard all made the cut.
For the upcoming season, the Falcons will look to return 12 of 16 forwards, all seven defensemen, and all three goaltenders from the 2017-18 campaign that saw the Falcons claim a Great Lakes Invitational Championship.
Bowling Green garnered 159 points in the media preseason poll, and 76 points in the coaches'. The Falcons also had one vote for the top finish on the year in the media preseason poll.
In total, there are a minimum of 18 opportunities to watch the team in the Slater Family Ice Arena. Season tickets are available for as low as $190 and provide the greatest value for fans. Full information is available by CLICKING HERE.
2018-19 Mankato Free Press WCHA Men's Hockey Preseason Coaches' Poll
Rk. Team (1st-place votes) Points
1. Minnesota State (13) 182
2. Bowling Green (1) 159
3. Northern Michigan (5) 150
4. Michigan Tech 133
5. Bemidji State 110
6. Ferris State 102
7. Alabama Huntsville 69
8. Lake Superior 57
9. Alaska 47
10. Alaska Anchorage 28
Preseason WCHA Player of the Year:
Troy Loggins, Northern Michigan
Preseason All-WCHA Team
First Team
Forwards
Marc Michaelis, Minnesota State
Jake Jaremko, Minnesota State
Troy Loggins, Northern Michigan
Defensemen
Alec Rauhauser, Bowling Green
Philip Beaulieu, Northern Michigan
Goaltender
Atte Tolvanen, Northern Michigan
Second Team
Forwards
Adam Rockwood, Northern Michigan
Jake Lucchini, Michigan Tech
(tie) Darien Craighead, Northern Michigan
(tie) Brandon Kruse, Bowling Green
(tie) Parker Tuomie, Minnesota State
Defensemen
Ian Scheid, Minnesota State
Chris Pohlkamp, Bowling Green
Goaltender
Ryan Bednard, Bowling Green
Senior forward Stephen Baylis and senior defenseman Chris Pohlkamp also received votes.
2018-19 UAHHockey.com WCHA Preseason Media ' Poll
Rk Team (1st place votes) Points
1. Minnesota State (7) 88
2. Northern Michigan (2) 80
3. Bowling Green 76
4. Michigan Tech (1) 64
5. Bemidji State 54
6. Ferris State 49
7. Lake Superior State 40
8. Alaska 36
9. Alabama Huntsville 35
10. Alaska Anchorage 18
Teams received 10 points for a first-place vote, nine for a second-place vote, etc., while coaches could not vote for their own teams.
Preseason WCHA Player of the Year:
Adam Rockwood, F, Northern Michigan (four votes)
Preseason WCHA Rookie of the Year:
Cooper Zech, D, Ferris State (5)
Preseason All-WCHA Team:
Forwards
Adam Rockwood, Northern Michigan
Marc Michaelis, Minnesota State
Troy Loggins, Northern Michigan
Defensemen
Alec Rauhauser, Bowling Green
Philip Beaulieu, Northern Michigan
Goaltender
Atte Tolvanen, Northern Michigan
Freshman defenseman Tim Theocharidis received votes for Preseason WCHA Rookie of the Year.
The Bowling Green hockey program went 23-12-6 in 2017-18, its fourth consecutive 20-win season. The Falcons advanced to the WCHA semifinals for the fifth consecutive season – every season the team has competed in the league.
Junior Falcon defenseman Alec Rauhauser was voted First Team All-WCHA by both the media and the coaches. Rauhuaser's contributions to the 2017-18 campaign included leading the squad with 39 points by nine goals and a team-leading 30 assists. The 39 points marked the most by a single Falcon since the 2008-09 season.
Three more Falcons were voted Second Team All-WCHA by the media. Sophomore forward Brandon Kruse, senior defenseman Chris Pohlkamp and junior goaltender Ryan Bednard all made the cut.
For the upcoming season, the Falcons will look to return 12 of 16 forwards, all seven defensemen, and all three goaltenders from the 2017-18 campaign that saw the Falcons claim a Great Lakes Invitational Championship.
Bowling Green garnered 159 points in the media preseason poll, and 76 points in the coaches'. The Falcons also had one vote for the top finish on the year in the media preseason poll.
In total, there are a minimum of 18 opportunities to watch the team in the Slater Family Ice Arena. Season tickets are available for as low as $190 and provide the greatest value for fans. Full information is available by CLICKING HERE.
2018-19 Mankato Free Press WCHA Men's Hockey Preseason Coaches' Poll
Rk. Team (1st-place votes) Points
1. Minnesota State (13) 182
2. Bowling Green (1) 159
3. Northern Michigan (5) 150
4. Michigan Tech 133
5. Bemidji State 110
6. Ferris State 102
7. Alabama Huntsville 69
8. Lake Superior 57
9. Alaska 47
10. Alaska Anchorage 28
Preseason WCHA Player of the Year:
Troy Loggins, Northern Michigan
Preseason All-WCHA Team
First Team
Forwards
Marc Michaelis, Minnesota State
Jake Jaremko, Minnesota State
Troy Loggins, Northern Michigan
Defensemen
Alec Rauhauser, Bowling Green
Philip Beaulieu, Northern Michigan
Goaltender
Atte Tolvanen, Northern Michigan
Second Team
Forwards
Adam Rockwood, Northern Michigan
Jake Lucchini, Michigan Tech
(tie) Darien Craighead, Northern Michigan
(tie) Brandon Kruse, Bowling Green
(tie) Parker Tuomie, Minnesota State
Defensemen
Ian Scheid, Minnesota State
Chris Pohlkamp, Bowling Green
Goaltender
Ryan Bednard, Bowling Green
Senior forward Stephen Baylis and senior defenseman Chris Pohlkamp also received votes.
2018-19 UAHHockey.com WCHA Preseason Media ' Poll
Rk Team (1st place votes) Points
1. Minnesota State (7) 88
2. Northern Michigan (2) 80
3. Bowling Green 76
4. Michigan Tech (1) 64
5. Bemidji State 54
6. Ferris State 49
7. Lake Superior State 40
8. Alaska 36
9. Alabama Huntsville 35
10. Alaska Anchorage 18
Teams received 10 points for a first-place vote, nine for a second-place vote, etc., while coaches could not vote for their own teams.
Preseason WCHA Player of the Year:
Adam Rockwood, F, Northern Michigan (four votes)
Preseason WCHA Rookie of the Year:
Cooper Zech, D, Ferris State (5)
Preseason All-WCHA Team:
Forwards
Adam Rockwood, Northern Michigan
Marc Michaelis, Minnesota State
Troy Loggins, Northern Michigan
Defensemen
Alec Rauhauser, Bowling Green
Philip Beaulieu, Northern Michigan
Goaltender
Atte Tolvanen, Northern Michigan
Freshman defenseman Tim Theocharidis received votes for Preseason WCHA Rookie of the Year.
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