Falcons Fall To Bemidji State On Friday

Friday, January 22

Bemidji, Minn.

3:07 PM

Bowling Green State University

14-4-0

Bemidji State

5-4-2

Bowling Green

Bemidji St.

January 22, 2021 | Ice Hockey

Box Score

By: by Kyle Edmond, BGSU Athletics

BEMIDJI, Minn. - The No. 5 Bowling Green State University hockey team saw a 3-1 final in favor of Bemidji State on Friday (Jan. 22), falling to 0-2 on the weekend. For the Falcons it was Garrett Daly that scored the lone goal of the game while Eric Dop made 29 saves in net. The loss moves the Falcons to 14-4 on the season. They will now prepare for a WCHA series against Michigan Tech next weekend at the Slater Family Ice Arena.

Next Home Game: The Falcons will return to the Slater Family Ice Arena on Jan. 29 and 30 to host Michigan Tech in a two-game WCHA series. Both games will also be streamed on FloHockey.

Scoring Plays

With less than a minute remaining in the first period Bemidji State scored the first goal of the game, coming from Owen Sillinger unassisted. A slashing call went against the Beavers immediately after the goal that put the Falcons on the first power play of the game.
In the second period the Falcons were able to tie the game up with a goal from Garrett Daly, his first career collegiate score. He was assisted on the goal by Max Johnson and Brandon Kruse.
On a power play in the third period Bemidji State saw a breakaway score to take the lead. The goal was by Alex Ierullo.
In the final minutes the Falcons pulled Eric Dop for the extra skater. Bemidji State was then able to score an empty-net goal from Brendan Harris.

Falcon Stat Facts

Scoring a goal in the second period, Garrett Daly logged his first collegiate goal and fifth career point with the Falcons.
With the assist on Daly's goal, Brandon Kruse registered career point 129, tying him with Doug Ross for 48th all-time in program history. The assist was also his 93rd of his career, moving closer to 100 career assists.
Max Johnson also assisted on Daly's score, being his 112th career point, needing just one more to tie for 58th in program history with Jonathan Matsumoto.

Ty's Take

"Our effort tonight was much better than last night and we put ourselves in a position to win the game. Eric Dop was great in goal for us. We will get back to work this week in preparation for a big WCHA series against Michigan Tech."

Up Next

The Falcons next series will be back at the Slater Family Ice Arena on Jan. 29 and 30 against Michigan Tech. Both games are set for 7:07 p.m. puck drops and will be broadcasted on FloHockey.

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