Game Thread: Bowling Green vs. Ohio State

[BGDrew]

Bowling Green vs. Ohio State

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Last Time Out
The Falcons (3-15-2, 2-10-2-2) traveled to Minneapolis to play in the Dodge (Mariucci) Hockey Classic. The Falcons fell to the host Gophers before beating the ECAC's Clarkson Knights in the consolation game.
1/2: 1-3 L
1/3: 4-3 W

The Bucks (7-12-1, 5-8-1-1) played a home-and-home with rival Miami. Ohio State was swept getting outscored 2-10 on the weekend.
12/11: 0-6 L
12/12: 2-4 L


The Series
The Falcons hold a commanding 86-64-5 lead over the Buckeyes.


Game 1
1/8/2010: 7:07pm EST BGSU vs. OSU (Value City Arena)

Radio: 88.1 WBGU
Play-by-Play: Everett Fitzhugh
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

Liveblog: Yours truly will present a liveblog at http://www.bringbacktheglory.org/liveblog*. The blog may start a few minutes late.
*=Weather Permitting

Webcast: Big Ten Network
This weekend's games will be available online at http://video.bigtennetwork.com. The cost per game is $2.99.

Game 2
1/9/2010: 7:05pm EST BGSU vs. OSU (Value City Arena)

Radio: 88.1 WBGU
Play-by-Play: Everett Fitzhugh
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

Liveblog: Yours truly will present a liveblog at http://www.bringbacktheglory.org/liveblog*.
*=Weather Permitting

Webcast: Big Ten Network
This weekend's games will be available online at http://video.bigtennetwork.com. The cost per game is $2.99.


Media Notes
Bowling Green: http://www.bgsufalcons.com/news/2010/1/ ... 05403.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Ohio State: http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewAr ... =204865711" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
CCHA: http://www.ccha.com/ccha_weekly_release_for_jan._4.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Around the CCHA
Friday
Bowling Green at Ohio State
7:05 p.m. ET

Alaska at Nebraska-Omaha
7:35 p.m. CT

Lake Superior at Michigan State
7:35 p.m. ET

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

Miami at Robert Morris (Pittsburgh Hockey Classic)
8:05 p.m. ET

Saturday
Lake Superior at Michigan State
5:05 p.m. ET

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

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

Ferris State at Notre Dame
7:05 p.m. ET

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

Sunday
Ferris State at Notre Dame
4:05 p.m. ET

Robert Morris at Miami
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




Edited 1/7/10: Added All-Time series and updated BG official notes.

[BrightStar]

My daughter and I will be in Columbus to attend Friday night's game. Is there a particular section where those of you attending will be sitting? It might be nice to have a BG cheering section, especially when Schottenstein is so cavernous.

David

[Falcon Frenzy]

Be careful if you ask to sit with other BG fans. That's what we said when we went to Columbus two years ago and they sold us tickets right next to the OSU band. We were the only BG fans in the section and it was so loud my wife and I couldn't even talk. Fortunately the usher was really cool and let us move to a section that was mostly empty in the upper level.

We're going on Saturday. This is a big series for us! We need to come out strong and aggressive. I know we can have a good second half of the season!

[BGDrew]

I don't want to start a thread for this because I feel it really doesn't deserve one, but Bryan Potacco has officially left the team. The reason I was given was "difference in philosophy." Hopefully the guy can get his degree somewhere.

[rood]

So now we're looking to fill 10 roster spots (counting McIlrath's spot) next year and we already have 5 commitments. Greer, Moore, and Potacco are hardly key losses. JST, Pageau, and Rodriguez have had good freshman seasons so far. I think we're still in pretty good shape for the rest of this year and next as long as we don't have any more top players leave early.

[Falcon Fanatic]

Friend of ours has a suite at the game, and so we (my son, his friend and I) are going down for the Friday game! Hope the roads are better by the time we leave!!

[BGDrew]

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[BGDrew]

2-3 after 2. Not what one would consider good attendance or an exciting game...

[Falcon Frenzy]

What the...!

I can't believe how bad we're playing in the third period!!!!!

Brutal. Absolutely brutal!

[Altoid_storm]

Just saw the score...all those in one period. Wowza. Brutal is right.

[Falcon Fanatic]

Just saw the score...all those in one period. Wowza. Brutal is right.

Brutal was watching it.... SOOOOOOOOO frustrating!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO FALCONS!!
BEAT the schmucks tomorrow!!!!! SPLIT THE FREAKIN' SERIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tricky_Falcon]

I agree with everyone else that was there. It was a very brutal game to sit through and watch.

The play was sloppy and slow. A lot of players standing around watching the puck go by. The defense wasn't really helping Eno very much. Offensively, it appeared early on, we were having target practice to see how many times we could hit the zero on their goalie's jersey. They really just couldn't get anything going. A lot of missed second shot opportunities around the net. I could go on. On the bright side, it was nice seeing a lot of BG fans make the trip.

[Falcon Fanatic]

I'm staying in cowtown for tomorrow's game. GO GET 'EM BOYS!!! BEAT THE SCHMUCKS!!!

[MACMAN]

Right now our team has the ability to play with any team out there...no matter how good or bad that team may be...we need to play our game, have our own style of play-an identity.
I missed the game, I was watching a family members game. sounds not so good though, I think we will see our team at home.

[BGDrew]

Just a couple things I noticed before we move on till Saturday:

- OSU came out very slow. Definitely some rink rust after 4 weeks. But, BG couldn't convert on those opportunities.
- When JST and Solway get clicking they are very difficult to stop. But, getting them on the same page seems to be a bit of a challenge.
- The PP is starting to fall back into bad habits. Too much passing at times.
- There wasn't a 4th line center listed in the line chart.
- When we are on the power play we can't commit dumb/lazy penalties. Getting called for a hook while on the PP should never happen.
- OSU was able to force us to the boards and we didn't get many good looks. Getting point shots aren't a bad thing if you have players who are able to clean up the garbage.

The good news is that there isn't a shortage of things we need to improve! Tonight's over, time to focus on Saturday.