Bowling Green Hockey Opens Conference Play Hosting Ferris State on Friday and Saturday
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Bowling Green Falcons (3-3-0) will open CCHA conference play with a home series against the Ferris State Bulldogs (2-4-2, 1-1-0 CCHA). This will mark the 164th and 165th time these two programs have met as they have faced each other every year since 1978. The series against Ferris State will mark the first CCHA series in the Dennis Williams era. On Saturday afternoon, BGSU will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2:30pm for the new Green, Remeis and Green Mezzanine.
Match-Up History
BGSU leads the series all time with a 83-66-14 record and a 48-32-6 record in home games against the Bulldogs. The Falcons are currently looking to extend a four-game winning streak after the Falcons after sweeping the Bulldogs twice a season ago.
How to Follow
Both games will be streamed on Midco Sports Plus. A subscription is required to watch to both games. Live stats can be found here. The games will also have live updates on Bowling Green Hockey's official X and Instagram page @BGSUHKY and @BGFalconHockey. Tickets to attend Friday's game can be found here.Tickets to attend Saturday's game can be found here.
Opponent Outlook
- The Bulldogs are coming off a 1-1 series against Bemidji State for their first conference series
- Nico Devita was named the CCHA defender of the week announced on Monday afternoon by the conference
- Caiden Gault is leading the Bulldogs in goals with five through eight games
Falcon Facts
- On Friday afternoon, BGSU will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Green, Remeis and Green Mezzanine
- Senior Ben Wozney will be playing in his 100th career game on Friday night
- Sophomores' Brody Waters and Ben Doran are currently tied for the team lead in points
- In last Friday's loss to a ranked Ohio State team, freshman Maxwell Martin recorded his career goal and second career point
- On Friday night, BGSU Falcon Hockey will host a costume contest. Fans are encouraged to wear costumes to the game and the winner will be announced during the 3rd period
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'
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