Falcons Drop Series Opener To Nationally-Ranked Broncos

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KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Bowling Green Falcons (2-3-0, 1-1-0 CCHA) dropped a non-conference contest to the No. 18 Western Michigan Broncos (3-1-0, 0-0-0 NCHC), falling 4-1. The Broncos had the early advantage, scoring once and outshooting the Falcons 11-1 in the opening frame. Western Michigan added to the lead early in the second period, but Bowling Green responded just a minute later with an Austen Swankler goal. The Broncos scored twice in the third period to extend and maintain the lead, securing a series-opening win.

Scoring Plays

In the opening frame, the Broncos brought on an extra skater during a delayed penalty. With the advantage, the Broncos tallied the game's first score with an Ethan Wolthers goal. The freshman took the puck behind the net and found twine on a wraparound on the left side. Assists were credited to Max Sasson and Cole Gallant.
Just over a minute into the second period, WMU tallied its second goal. Wolthers skated around the net and found an open Gallant, who scored from the left crease. Wolthers and Luke Grainger earned the assists.
The Falcons responded 62 seconds later, when Austen Swankler netted BGSU's first goal. Chase Gresock chipped the puck from the corner to behind the net, where Brayden Krieger collected it and made a cross-crease pass to Swankler. The sophomore hit the back of the net on a one-timer. The assists went to Krieger and Chase Gresock.
In the third period, Western Michigan took advantage of a breakaway opportunity. Ryan McAllister secured the puck and skated down the left side, finding Max Sasson in the middle. Sasson slipped a shot past Rose to extend the Bronco lead. McAllister and Zak Galambos had the assists.
A couple minutes later, McAllister found the net with a shot from the left circle. He went five-hole after receiving the puck from Sasson, who had the primary assist. The secondary assist went to Aidan Fulp.

Falcon Facts

Austen Swankler scored his fourth goal of the year, bringing him to a tie with Ryan O'Hara for the team lead. Swankler leads the Falcons with six points on the season. In his career, he has 12 goals and 32 points in 40 games played.
Chase Gresock tallied his second assist of the season, pushing his career total to 40. He has three points this season and 76 in his career, which has spanned 104 games.
Brayden Krieger notched his first assist of the year, which also marked his first point. The sophomore has six assists and seven points in his career.
Zack Rose spent the entire game in net, making 29 saves.

Ty's Take
"Unfortunately, we got off to a slow start. Zack Rose played really well and kept us in it. They scored the first goal of the second period and our guys responded. We didn't see any quit. After the first period, it was a really good hockey game. Give Western Michigan credit, they played well. It's good for us to get the experience of playing in this type of environment."

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The Falcons and Broncos conclude the series in Bowling Green tomorrow (Oct. 14). Puck drop is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. Tickets are still available HERE.

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