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Austen Swankler Named CCHA Forward of the Month
February 01, 2023 | Ice Hockey
Sophomore extends scoring streak to 18 games, earns second straight CCHA monthly award
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Central Collegiate Hockey Association has recognized four student-athletes as its Players of the Month for the month of January. Bowling Green's Austen Swankler was named CCHA Forward of the Month after registering two goals and eight assists for 10 points, tying for the conference lead in points despite play just six games. The sophomore scored in each game he played, extending his NCAA-best scoring streak to 18 games. In this span, he has 11 goals and 20 assists for 31 points. Entering February, Swankler leads the conference in assists (22) and points (38) while ranking second in goals (16).
CCHA Forward of the Month: Austen Swankler, Sophomore, Bowling Green
Austen Swankler tied for the CCHA lead with 10 points in January, recording this total in only six games. He had two goals and eight assists, with his assist total also tying for the conference lead. Swankler scored in each game for the Falcons, extending his scoring streak to an NCAA-best 18 games. The sophomore had two multi-point performances, the first being a two-assist game and the second being a four-point (1G-3A) game, setting a career-high. Swankler currently ranks second in the CCHA in goals and leads the league in assists and points. On Jan. 9, he was awarded CCHA Forward of the Week for the second time this season.
The forward has scored in 18 consecutive games, recording 11 goals and 20 assists for 31 points in this stretch. This season, has 16 goals and 22 assists for 38 points, leading the CCHA in assists and points and ranking second in the conference in goals. He is third in the NCAA in points and tied for seventh in goals and assists. In his career, the sophomore has 24 goals and 40 assists for 64 points in 63 games. He is a nominee for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, fans can vote for him once per day HERE.
This is the second consecutive time Swankler has earned CCHA Forward of the Month. Last season, he was awarded Rookie of the Month twice. Swankler has nine total awards from the league, winning Rookie of the Week three times, Rookie of the Month twice, Forward of the Week twice, and Forward of the Month twice. BGSU has been recognized with a weekly or monthly winner 11 times this season, eclipsing the total of 10 from the 2021-22 season.
Up Next
The Falcons resume conference play with a home series against Ferris State. The Falcons and Bulldogs face off at 7:07 p.m. ET in Slater Family Ice Arena on Feb. 3-4. Friday will be Star Wars Night. The first 500 fans will receive snow globes and there will be Star Wars Characters at the game. Tickets can be purchased HERE and parking can be purchased HERE. Saturday is the Teddy Bear Toss, with fans encouraged to bring a teddy bear to throw on the ice after Bowling Green's first goal. BGSU Dance Marathon will be donating the bears to Toledo Nationwide Children's Hospital. Saturday will also be Autograph Night, with fans encouraged to stay after the game for an autograph session with Falcon Hockey players. Tickets can be purchased HERE and parking can be purchased HERE.
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'
CCHA Forward of the Month: Austen Swankler, Sophomore, Bowling Green
Austen Swankler tied for the CCHA lead with 10 points in January, recording this total in only six games. He had two goals and eight assists, with his assist total also tying for the conference lead. Swankler scored in each game for the Falcons, extending his scoring streak to an NCAA-best 18 games. The sophomore had two multi-point performances, the first being a two-assist game and the second being a four-point (1G-3A) game, setting a career-high. Swankler currently ranks second in the CCHA in goals and leads the league in assists and points. On Jan. 9, he was awarded CCHA Forward of the Week for the second time this season.
The forward has scored in 18 consecutive games, recording 11 goals and 20 assists for 31 points in this stretch. This season, has 16 goals and 22 assists for 38 points, leading the CCHA in assists and points and ranking second in the conference in goals. He is third in the NCAA in points and tied for seventh in goals and assists. In his career, the sophomore has 24 goals and 40 assists for 64 points in 63 games. He is a nominee for the Hobey Baker Memorial Award, fans can vote for him once per day HERE.
This is the second consecutive time Swankler has earned CCHA Forward of the Month. Last season, he was awarded Rookie of the Month twice. Swankler has nine total awards from the league, winning Rookie of the Week three times, Rookie of the Month twice, Forward of the Week twice, and Forward of the Month twice. BGSU has been recognized with a weekly or monthly winner 11 times this season, eclipsing the total of 10 from the 2021-22 season.
Up Next
The Falcons resume conference play with a home series against Ferris State. The Falcons and Bulldogs face off at 7:07 p.m. ET in Slater Family Ice Arena on Feb. 3-4. Friday will be Star Wars Night. The first 500 fans will receive snow globes and there will be Star Wars Characters at the game. Tickets can be purchased HERE and parking can be purchased HERE. Saturday is the Teddy Bear Toss, with fans encouraged to bring a teddy bear to throw on the ice after Bowling Green's first goal. BGSU Dance Marathon will be donating the bears to Toledo Nationwide Children's Hospital. Saturday will also be Autograph Night, with fans encouraged to stay after the game for an autograph session with Falcon Hockey players. Tickets can be purchased HERE and parking can be purchased HERE.
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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