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Falcons Tie Bemidji State 2-2, Win Extra WCHA Point In Double OT
February 24, 2019 | Ice Hockey
Bowling Green Clinches Home Ice In First Round Of WCHA Playoffs
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BEMIDJI, Minn. – The No. 15 ranked Bowling Green State University hockey team took the series victory over Bemidji State on Saturday (Feb. 23) night, as they tied the Beavers 2-2. Bowling Green would earn the extra point in WCHA play scoring in the 3-on-3 double overtime period. The Falcons scored twice on 30 shots on goal. The scoring would open up in the second period of the contest as John Schilling and Max Johnson would find the back of the net for BGSU. The Beavers would score in the second and third periods to tie the game and force two overtime periods. Max Johnson would ultimately win the extra WCHA point for the Falcons scoring in double overtime. Bowling Green returns to home ice next weekend to close out the 2018-19 regular season schedule with a two game series versus Alabama Huntsville in Slater Family Ice Arena (March 1-2).
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Box Score (PDF)
Scoring Plays
Other Key Plays
Falcon Stat Facts
Coach Bergeron's Take
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- The Falcons will return to Slater Family Ice Arena on March 1 for a two game series against Alabama Huntsville. This series will conclude the regular season for Bowling Green, and will feature George McPhee Bobbleheads on March 1 and Senior Night on March 2. The Friday game (March 1) will begin at 8:07 PM with Saturday's (March 2) puck drop set for 7:07 PM.
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BEMIDJI, Minn. – The No. 15 ranked Bowling Green State University hockey team took the series victory over Bemidji State on Saturday (Feb. 23) night, as they tied the Beavers 2-2. Bowling Green would earn the extra point in WCHA play scoring in the 3-on-3 double overtime period. The Falcons scored twice on 30 shots on goal. The scoring would open up in the second period of the contest as John Schilling and Max Johnson would find the back of the net for BGSU. The Beavers would score in the second and third periods to tie the game and force two overtime periods. Max Johnson would ultimately win the extra WCHA point for the Falcons scoring in double overtime. Bowling Green returns to home ice next weekend to close out the 2018-19 regular season schedule with a two game series versus Alabama Huntsville in Slater Family Ice Arena (March 1-2).
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Box Score (PDF)
Scoring Plays
- John Schilling would get the Falcons on the board first as he took the puck solo up the left wing side on a breakaway and shot it through the five hole of Zack Driscoll. This at 1:13 into the second period. Lukas Craggs would pick up the lone assist.
- Around 10 minutes later at 11:35 into the second period, Max Johnson would score on a crossing pass from Brandon Kruse. Both Kruse and Alec Rauhauser would tally assists.
- The Beavers would get one back at 13:41 into the second period as Owen Sillinger would score from the slot. He was assisted by Dillon Eichstadt.
- Bemidji State would tie the game on a slapshot 43 seconds into the third period as Justin Baudry scored. Owen Sillinger would get the assist.
- Max Johnson would score for the Falcons in double overtime to secure a five points for BG on the weekend.
Other Key Plays
- At 6:35 left in the second period, a penalty shot was awarded to Bemidji State's Charlie Combs. Ryan Bednard would make the save.
- John Schilling was awarded a penalty shot in the second overtime period. He would shoot it too high shorty before Max Johnson would score the extra conference point for BGSU.
Falcon Stat Facts
- With tonight's result, Bowling Green has clinched home ice for the first round of the WCHA playoffs for the sixth season in a row (March 8-10). Bowling Green has played at home in the first round of the WCHA playoffs since joining the conference after the 2012-13 season.
- Senior power forward John Schilling is now on a two game point streak. He has tallied eight points over the last six games for Bowling Green.
- Max Johnson has extended his scoring streak to two games in a row. With 29 points on the season he remains the second highest scorer on the roster and is one point shy of tying his total from a season ago.
- Brandon Kruse now has two straight games with a point. His 33 points are the most on the Falcons' roster for the 2018-19 season.
- Lukas Craggs has tallied at least one assist in his last four games. Craggs has recently surpassed the 50 point mark on his career with the Orange and Brown with a total of 30 goals and 21 assists for 51 points after Saturday (Feb. 23) game.
- Like these other Falcons, Alec Rauhauser has remained hot down the stretch. He has tallied an assist in the last five games for BGSU, which is his longest point streak of the season.
Coach Bergeron's Take
- "I think it was a concerted effort on our part to find a way tonight. The first period was kind of nothing. We thought we had more compete level and more skating in us. We were playing a little too safe. I thought we did a good job of adjusting that and getting back to our level of competing. Obviously there's plays good and bad on both sides, but to come away with five points on a weekend like this where we're fighting for home ice; fighting for second place…I'm proud of the group, I thought we did a nice job this weekend.
- Thought's on what it means to clinch home ice in the first round, "We've had home ice since the new WCHA has been formed. Playing in front of our fans is a big thing. There's lots to play for next weekend and we put ourselves in a good spot here."
 Up Next
- The Orange and Brown return home to Slater Family Ice Arena next weekend to host a two game series with Alabama Huntsville (March 1-2). This will conclude the 2018-19 regular season, and will showcase this year's senior class on Saturday (March 2, Senior Night). Game one on Friday (March 1) will start at 8:07 PM, and game two on Saturday (March 2) will be at 7:07 PM.
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- For more information on the hockey program, follow the Falcons on Twitter (@BGFalconHockey and @BGAthletics) and on Instagram (bgfalconhockey) as well as on the web right here at BGSUFalcons.com.Â
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Team Stats
BGSU
BSU
Shots
30
22
PPG
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0
SHG
0
0
Penalties
5
5
Penalty Mins
10
10
Faceoffs Won
32
59
Game Leaders
Skaters
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Goals
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Sh
2
A
2
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+1
Goals
1
Sh
1
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0
Goals
1
Sh
1
A
0
+/-
-1
Goals
0
Sh
2
A
1
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