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Austen Swankler Named CCHA Forward of the Week
October 03, 2022 | Ice Hockey
Sophomore earns fourth career weekly honor from conference after four-point weekend
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Central Collegiate Hockey Association has recognized four student-athletes as its Players of the Week for first week of the 2022-23 season. Bowling Green's Austen Swankler was named CCHA Forward of the Week following his weekend that included three goals and one assist. This is the first conference honor of the season for Swankler.
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CCHA Forward of the Week: Austen Swankler, Sophomore, Bowling Green
Austen Swankler scored three goals in Bowling Green's first weekend of action, including the game-winner in the season opener. Swankler's unassisted tally in the third period of Saturday's game broke a 4-4 tie, helping the Falcons to a 6-4 win over Northern Michigan. Swankler also notched an assist in that game, contributing on Ethan Scardina's power play goal.
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On Sunday, Swankler recorded his second multi-point game of the weekend, scoring two goals. His first came on the power play, which was BGSU's first goal of the game. He once again broke a tie game in the third period with an even strength goal, but the Wildcats won in overtime. Swankler totaled four points and a plus-minus of +2, helping the Falcons secure four conference points.
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This is Swankler's first time earning CCHA Forward of the Week. Last season, he earned Rookie of the Week three times and Rookie of the Month twice. At the end of the 2021-22 season, he was named to the CCHA All-Rookie Team.
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Up Next
Bowling Green will play a home-and-home series against Michigan State on Oct. 7-8. The first game will be played at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 7, at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing. BGSU's home opener is slated for Saturday, Oct. 8, as the Falcons host the Spartans for a 7:07 p.m. game. The game will be an Orange Out, tickets can be purchased HERE.
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Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons hockey team on social media
Twitter - @BGAthletics and @BGFalconHockey
Instagram - 'bgfalcons' and 'bgfalconhockey'
Facebook - 'BGSU Athletics'
YouTube - 'Falcon Athletics'
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CCHA Forward of the Week: Austen Swankler, Sophomore, Bowling Green
Austen Swankler scored three goals in Bowling Green's first weekend of action, including the game-winner in the season opener. Swankler's unassisted tally in the third period of Saturday's game broke a 4-4 tie, helping the Falcons to a 6-4 win over Northern Michigan. Swankler also notched an assist in that game, contributing on Ethan Scardina's power play goal.
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On Sunday, Swankler recorded his second multi-point game of the weekend, scoring two goals. His first came on the power play, which was BGSU's first goal of the game. He once again broke a tie game in the third period with an even strength goal, but the Wildcats won in overtime. Swankler totaled four points and a plus-minus of +2, helping the Falcons secure four conference points.
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This is Swankler's first time earning CCHA Forward of the Week. Last season, he earned Rookie of the Week three times and Rookie of the Month twice. At the end of the 2021-22 season, he was named to the CCHA All-Rookie Team.
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Up Next
Bowling Green will play a home-and-home series against Michigan State on Oct. 7-8. The first game will be played at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 7, at Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing. BGSU's home opener is slated for Saturday, Oct. 8, as the Falcons host the Spartans for a 7:07 p.m. game. The game will be an Orange Out, tickets can be purchased HERE.
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Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons hockey team on social media
Twitter - @BGAthletics and @BGFalconHockey
Instagram - 'bgfalcons' and 'bgfalconhockey'
Facebook - 'BGSU Athletics'
YouTube - 'Falcon Athletics'
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