Game Thread: #14/13 Michigan State vs. Bowling Green

[BGDrew]

#14/13 Michigan State vs. Bowling Green

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Last Week
The Falcons (2-12-2, 2-8-2-2) growing pains continued as they were swept by the Lakers of Lake Superior.
12/4: 1-2 L
12/5: 2-5 L

The Spartans (10-6-2, 7-3-2-0 traveled to the UP and faced off against Northern Michigan picking up a split against the Wildcats.
12/4: 1-0 W
12/5: 2-3 OT L


Weekly Presser



The Series
The Falcons have struggled against Sparty with a 29-42-8 disadvantage in the lifetime series. But, the Falcons are 23-17-5 inside the friendly confines of the Ice Arena With No Name.


Game 1
12/11/2009: 7:05pm EST MSU vs. BGSU (BGSU Ice Arena)

Radio: WFAL
Play-by-Play: Everett Fitzhugh
Color Commentary: Brian Fisher
Pre-game will start 1/2 hour before game time. Webcast available at http://www.bgrso.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; or BGSUFalcons.com

TV: BCSN
Play-by-Play: Greg Franke
Color Commentary: Scott Paluch

Liveblog: I am going to have a Liveblog at http://www.bringbacktheglory.org/liveblog.

Webcast: The game will have a live video feed at B2TV.com starting 10 minutes before puck drop. More information here.


Game 2
12/12/2009: 7:05pm EST BGSU vs. MSU (Munn Ice Arena)

Radio: 88.1 WBGU
Play-by-Play: Everett Fitzhugh
Color Commentary: Brian Fisher
Pre-game will start 1/2 hour before game time. Webcast available at http://www.bgrso.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; or BGSUFalcons.com.

Webcast: The game will have a FREE* live video feed at http://all-access.cbssports.com/player.html?code=msu.
*Registration required.


Media Notes
Bowling Green: http://bgsufalcons.com/news/2009/12/8/H ... 91604.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Lake Superior: http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-hoc ... 09aac.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
CCHA.com: http://www.ccha.com/ccha_weekly_release_for_dec._7.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Around the CCHA
Friday
Nebraska-Omaha at Alaska
7:05 p.m. AT

Michigan State at Bowling Green
7:05 p.m. ET

Northern Michigan at Lake Superior
7:05 p.m. ET

Miami at Ohio State
7:05 p.m. ET

Ferris State at Western Michigan
7:35 p.m. ET

Notre Dame at Michigan
7:35 p.m. ET

Saturday
Western Michigan at Ferris State
5:05 p.m. ET

Nebraska-Omaha at Alaska
7:05 p.m. AT

Bowling Green at Michigan State
7:05 p.m. ET

Northern Michigan at Lake Superior
7:05 p.m. ET

Ohio State at Miami
7:05 p.m. ET

Sunday
Michigan at Notre Dame
4:05 p.m. ET




Pre-season Polls
Coaches Poll

Team | (first-place votes),Points
1. Michigan (5),114
2. Notre Dame (4),111
3. Miami (2),104
4. Ohio State 90
5. Northern Michigan (1),85
6. Nebraska-Omaha 63
7. Alaska 61
8. Ferris State 50
9. Michigan State 46
10. Lake Superior State 29
11. Western Michigan 28
12. Bowling Green 11

Media Poll
Team | (first-place votes),Points
1. Michigan (24),731
2. Notre Dame (20),712
3. Miami (20),707
4. Ohio State (1),547
5. Northern Michigan 502
6. Alaska 386
7. Nebraska-Omaha 377
8. Michigan State (1),332
9. Ferris State 314
10. Western Michigan 256
11. Lake Superior State 189
12. Bowling Green 95


National Rankings
Courtesy of USCHO.com

[bgsufalcon24]

We're horrible, we suck. We can't score and can't defend. Eno blows, Hammond blows, sans JST we have no scorers, and Williams can't coach. MSU blows us away two straight.

[rood]

We're horrible, we suck. We can't score and can't defend. Eno blows, Hammond blows, sans JST we have no scorers, and Williams can't coach. MSU blows us away two straight.

Thanks for guaranteeing a Falcon sweep!

[rood]

[quote="BGDrew"]#14/13 Michigan State vs. Bowling Green

So, they'll be playing the Saturday game first?

[BGDrew]

Here's your lines for Friday:
Bowling Green
F1: JST - Solway - Dee
F2: Pageau - Perkin - Petruska
F3: Rodriguez - Boyd - Kantola
F4: McIntosh - Sinclair - Finegan
D1: Page - Ruel
D2: Grover - Krelove
D3: Moore - Rushing
G: Eno - Hammond

Michigan State
F1: Grant - Sucharski - Tropp
F2: Rowe - Leveille - Gazley
F3: Merrifield - Fortar - Golembiewski
F4: Chelios - Hayes - Hill
D1: Krug - Petry
D2: Crandell - Shelgren
D3: Josepher - Grassi
G: Palmisano - Jarosz

Notes:
- Paul Kelly is in town tonight meeting with the MSU and BG coaches. Paul was recently named the executive director of College Hockey Inc. This group was formed by the commissioners of NCAA hockey conferences to help grow the sport.
- Looks like Eno will be starting in net...not sure if that will stand at face-off. I almost would have bet a lung Hammond would get the start.
- Full press box tonight means the new guy gets kicked out to the little kids table.

Liveblog is online: http://www.bringbacktheglory.org/liveblog" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Mobile Liveblog: http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php?o ... 375539c90f" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[bgsufalcon24]

BG up 2-0 after 2 periods. It's working again.

[bgsufalcon24]

MSU gets 2 goals in the 3rd period, we're heading to overtime tied at 2.

[bgsufalcon24]

BG loses 3-2 in overtime, MSU scores in the first 30 seconds of the OT.

That taste in the mouth is somewhere between brussel sprouts and rancid milk.

[TG1996]

BG loses 3-2 in overtime, MSU scores in the first 30 seconds of the OT.

That taste in the mouth is somewhere between brussel sprouts and rancid milk.

Our live stats page still shows it 2-0 BG. I think I'll stick with that.

[BGDrew]

Sorry to anyone following the Liveblog. My internet died with :10 left in the 3rd and never came back. Pretty much nothing else to say about this one. Dominated 40 minutes but couldn't close the deal.

[TheKa]

BG loses 3-2 in overtime, MSU scores in the first 30 seconds of the OT.

That taste in the mouth is somewhere between brussel sprouts and rancid milk.

Brussel Sprouts and Rancid Milk...exactly the color of the MSU jerseys!

Tough loss tonight. Go Get it tomorrow night!

GO FALCONS!!
Erika

[Altoid_storm]

It was a really tough loss. That 5 on 3 we killed off was great, but we just couldn't get it done. We had some great opportunities and some great passes tonight. Lots of energy.

[Falcon Frenzy]

Soul crushing. Absolutely soul crushing tonight. I thought our guys played really hard and Eno made some great saves. The 5 on 3 penalty kill was one of the best defensive efforts I have seen from this team all season.

I felt really bad for the team as they were coming off the ice. They understandably looked frustrated and defeated. I hope they can move on from this game and come out strong Saturday night!!

[Falcon Fanatic]

Yes, we had opportunities, but that loss REALLY hurt. I feel SOOOOO bad for those guys. They played their hearts out. I honestly felt like I'd been thrown back in time....LOSING TO F*CKING MICHIGAN STATE IN OVERTIME.....Felt like I was back at the Joe.....How many times did we go there and LOSE IN FREAKIN' OT???????? GEEZ I REALLY, REALLY HATE STATE!!!!!!

[pdt1081]

This one hurts. But, it's not all bad. We held them to 2 shots on 5 powerplays. And we scored a powerplay goal. And killed off a 1:48 5-3.


Oh, and Mrs. Cartwright, sorry about that puck coming your direction. I'm sure it wasn't on purpose