
Falcons Fly To Big Rapids For CCHA Matchup
January 31, 2024 | Ice Hockey
BIG RAPIDS, Mich.- The Bowling Green Falcons (8-16-0, 6-8-0 CCHA) will resume CCHA play when they travel to Big Rapid, Michigan to face the Ferris State Bulldogs (10-16-1, 6-11-0 CCHA). The series begins on Friday, February 2 in R.L. Ewigleben Sports Complex, puck drop set for 7:07 p.m. Friday. The action will continue on Saturday, February 3 and is set for 6:07 p.m. in Big Rapids. This will be the second meeting of the two this season, the first being Friday, Dec 8 and Saturday, Dec 9 in Slater Family Ice Arena where the Falcons picked up their only sweep of the season. Bowling Green is coming of a bye week, while Ferris State is currently on a four-game win streak. Last weekend (Jan. 26- Jan. 27) the Bulldogs swept Augustana in South Dakota.
How to Follow
Friday and Saturday will be live streamed on FloHockey found HERE. Live stats can be found HERE. The games will also have live updates on Bowling Green Hockey's official Twitter page, @BGSUHKY.
Falcon Facts
Ferris State has a 10-16-1 overall record and a 6-11 CCHA record, on the season. The Bulldogs are 5-7-1 at home and 5-7 on the road. Ferris State is currently on a four-game winning streak and is coming off a sweep against Augustana in South Dakota, which recorded their second sweep of the season. The week prior the Bulldogs swept at Lake Superior State (Jan.19-Jan.20).
Antonio Venuto leads the Bulldogs in goals (12) and points (26) while Travis Shoudy leads in assist with 15. Goaltender Logan Stein holds .915 save percentage and 2.75 goals against average, splitting time with Noah Giesbrecht who has a .877 save percentage and 4.20 goals against average.
Series Info
The all-time series between Bowling Green and Ferris State 81-66-14 and in favor of the Bulldogs. In the most recent matchup between the two CCHA members, the Falcons swept the Bulldogs in Slater Family Ice Arena. The first time the two met was in 1978, in Big Rapids where the Falcons swept the Bulldogs.
Up Next
Bowling Green will travel host Lake Superior State starting on Friday, February 9 in Slater Family Ice Arena puck drop set for 7:07 p.m. The action will continue on Saturday, February 10 at 7:07 p.m. and will serve as the SICSIC unveiling. Post-game there will be an autograph session for fans.
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'
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How to Follow
Friday and Saturday will be live streamed on FloHockey found HERE. Live stats can be found HERE. The games will also have live updates on Bowling Green Hockey's official Twitter page, @BGSUHKY.
Falcon Facts
- Ryan O'Hara leads the Falcons production with 17 points (9g,8a). Brody Waters and Josh Nodler being close behind with 13 points. Waters tallies six goals and seven assist on the season and Nodler has four goals and nine assist.
- The Falcons have recorded 14 power-play goals throughout the season and Brody Waters, Josh Nodler, Gustav Stjernberg, Dalton Norris, Spencer Kersten and Seth Fyten have all recorded two a piece.Spencer Kersten ranks second in goals, tallying seven on the year.Â
- Bowling Green records a .538 faceoff win percentage and ranking 10th in the NCAA and ranking first in the CCHA.
- The Falcons penalty kill unit ranks 26th in the NCAA and second in the CCHA, recording a .821 percentage (17/95).
Ferris State has a 10-16-1 overall record and a 6-11 CCHA record, on the season. The Bulldogs are 5-7-1 at home and 5-7 on the road. Ferris State is currently on a four-game winning streak and is coming off a sweep against Augustana in South Dakota, which recorded their second sweep of the season. The week prior the Bulldogs swept at Lake Superior State (Jan.19-Jan.20).
Antonio Venuto leads the Bulldogs in goals (12) and points (26) while Travis Shoudy leads in assist with 15. Goaltender Logan Stein holds .915 save percentage and 2.75 goals against average, splitting time with Noah Giesbrecht who has a .877 save percentage and 4.20 goals against average.
Series Info
The all-time series between Bowling Green and Ferris State 81-66-14 and in favor of the Bulldogs. In the most recent matchup between the two CCHA members, the Falcons swept the Bulldogs in Slater Family Ice Arena. The first time the two met was in 1978, in Big Rapids where the Falcons swept the Bulldogs.
Up Next
Bowling Green will travel host Lake Superior State starting on Friday, February 9 in Slater Family Ice Arena puck drop set for 7:07 p.m. The action will continue on Saturday, February 10 at 7:07 p.m. and will serve as the SICSIC unveiling. Post-game there will be an autograph session for fans.
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'
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