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Falcons Face Michigan Tech To Open December Slate
November 29, 2023 | Ice Hockey
HOUGHTON, Mich- Bowling Green Falcons (4-10-0, 2-4-0 CCHA) are set to continue CCHA play when they travel to Houghton, Michigan to face Michigan Tech (6-6-3, 4-2-0 CCHA) in MacInnes Student Ice Arena. The series starts on Friday, December first at 7:07 p.m. The action continues Saturday, December second, puck drop set for 6:07 p.m.
How to Follow
Both games will be streamed on FloHockey. Subscription is required for the streaming service. Live stats for Friday and Saturday are available HERE. The games will also have live updates on Bowling Green Hockey's official Twitter page, @BGSUHKY.
Falcon Facts
Opponent Outlook
Michigan Tech is coming off a series win against conference member Minnesota State. The Huskies are .500 Â overall and .667 in conference play and are currently on a three-game winning streak. Michigan Tech currently sits at third in the CCHA standings with 12 points. Issac Gordon and Ryland Mosley lead the Huskies in goals with eight each. While Max Koskipirtti and Chase Pietila both lead Michigan Tech in assists (8). While Issac Gordon leads the team with 13 points on the year. Goaltender Blake Pietila records a .902 save percentage through 12 games and records a .542 win percentage. The Huskies had two players recognized as CCHA Players of the Week, Ryland Mosley Forward of the Week and Matthew Campbell Defensemen of the Week.
Series Info
This all-time series between Bowling Green and Michigan Tech is tied 22-22-5. The teams last met in February of 2023 in an away series, in Houghton, Michigan where they split the series. Â The two teams first met in November of 1972 in an away series in Houghton, Michigan the Huskies swept the Falcons.
Up Next
Bowling Green will host conference member Ferris State in Slater Family Ice Arena December eighth and ninth. Friday, December eighth is set for 7:07 p.m. and will serve as the Holiday Game. The action will continue Saturday, December ninth, puck drop set for 7:07 p.m. and will serve as BG City Schools Night.
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons hockey team on social media
Twitter - @BGAthletics and @BGSUHKY
Instagram - `bgfalcons' and `bgfalconhockey'
Facebook - `BGSU Athletics'
YouTube - `Falcon Athletics'
How to Follow
Both games will be streamed on FloHockey. Subscription is required for the streaming service. Live stats for Friday and Saturday are available HERE. The games will also have live updates on Bowling Green Hockey's official Twitter page, @BGSUHKY.
Falcon Facts
- The Falcons lead the CCHA and sit at 11th in the nation for face-off wins (.537).
- Bowling Green's penalty kill unit ranks first in the CCHA (.867) and 27th in the NCAA, allowing 7/39 power-play goals.
- Ryan O'Hara leads the Falcons production with 13 points (8g,5a). Brody Waters being close behind with 11 points (6g,5a).
- Freshmen, Brody Waters was named CCHA Rookie of the Week on Monday afternoon. Waters recorded two goals in the 6-2 win over Northern Michigan and tallied his first collegiate multi-point game. This is the second CCHA Player of the Week award the Falcons have received this season. The first being awarded to Christian Stoever for Goaltender of the Week (Oct 9).
Opponent Outlook
Michigan Tech is coming off a series win against conference member Minnesota State. The Huskies are .500 Â overall and .667 in conference play and are currently on a three-game winning streak. Michigan Tech currently sits at third in the CCHA standings with 12 points. Issac Gordon and Ryland Mosley lead the Huskies in goals with eight each. While Max Koskipirtti and Chase Pietila both lead Michigan Tech in assists (8). While Issac Gordon leads the team with 13 points on the year. Goaltender Blake Pietila records a .902 save percentage through 12 games and records a .542 win percentage. The Huskies had two players recognized as CCHA Players of the Week, Ryland Mosley Forward of the Week and Matthew Campbell Defensemen of the Week.
Series Info
This all-time series between Bowling Green and Michigan Tech is tied 22-22-5. The teams last met in February of 2023 in an away series, in Houghton, Michigan where they split the series. Â The two teams first met in November of 1972 in an away series in Houghton, Michigan the Huskies swept the Falcons.
Up Next
Bowling Green will host conference member Ferris State in Slater Family Ice Arena December eighth and ninth. Friday, December eighth is set for 7:07 p.m. and will serve as the Holiday Game. The action will continue Saturday, December ninth, puck drop set for 7:07 p.m. and will serve as BG City Schools Night.
Follow the Falcons
Be sure to follow the Falcons hockey team on social media
Twitter - @BGAthletics and @BGSUHKY
Instagram - `bgfalcons' and `bgfalconhockey'
Facebook - `BGSU Athletics'
YouTube - `Falcon Athletics'
Players Mentioned
BG Hockey Postgame 10.17
Saturday, October 18
BG Hockey Press Conference : Coach Williams 10.14
Thursday, October 16
BG Hockey Press Conference 10.7
Tuesday, October 07
BG Hockey Postgame 10.4
Sunday, October 05