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@ Western Michigan (10/17)
Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2024 7:53 am
by mbenecke
On Thursday, October 17, our Falcons (2-0-0) head to Kalamazoo to take on the Western Michigan Broncos (2-0-0). This single game will begin at 7:00pm and will only be available to stream through NCHC.tv.
Western swept Ferris last weekend to open their season, and they have been a high quality program for a good streth of time now, so this is definitely a huge challenge for us. However, it's also an opportunity, as we haven't beaten WMU since October 19, 2019 - a streak of 4 straight losses.
Go BG! Beat the Broncos!
Re: @ Western Michigan (10/17)
Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2024 8:11 am
by TalonsUpPuckDown
Reality check forthcoming. Western looked good in their first two games. One thing we have going for us is the game is taking place during Western's fall break so the Lunatics may not be at full volume.
Re: @ Western Michigan (10/17)
Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2024 10:28 am
by jpfalcon09
First test of the season. Full faith Willy will have the guys ready to go even in the event of a loss.
Re: @ Western Michigan (10/17)
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2024 9:46 am
by jpfalcon09
Gameday is here. Red Wings play tonight too so going to need multi-screen action. Didn't catch any of the Mercyhurst series so looking forward to seeing this group in action for the first time.
Re: @ Western Michigan (10/17)
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2024 10:09 am
by mbenecke
I failed to mention it above, but Western Michigan is ranked #17 in the country in the most recent USCHO poll. So this will certainly be a big challenge.
Re: @ Western Michigan (10/17)
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2024 10:11 am
by pdt1081
jpfalcon09 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2024 9:46 am
Gameday is here. Red Wings play tonight too so going to need multi-screen action. Didn't catch any of the Mercyhurst series so looking forward to seeing this group in action for the first time.
2 weeks later, I'm not sure much will look like the Mercyhurst series. Quite frankly, I'm not sure what to expect at this time. I thought for sure there'd be more than the 7th D changed in that series. The exhibition games, there were some things/combos that looked really good, and some that were just not up to it. The second and third on Sunday showed the absence of the 3 captains line for sure.
Re: @ Western Michigan (10/17)
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2024 11:29 am
by TalonsUpPuckDown
I'll be at Lawson tonight. Having seen Western at home against Ferris last week, I'd be ecstatic if we won but happy if we can a) keep it close and b) play hard for the full 60 min. Level set those expectations.
Re: @ Western Michigan (10/17)
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2024 2:59 pm
by unfalconbelievable
TalonsUpPuckDown wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2024 11:29 am
I'll be at Lawson tonight. Having seen Western at home against Ferris last week, I'd be ecstatic if we won but happy if we can a) keep it close and b) play hard for the full 60 min. Level set those expectations.
Won't be surprised if either of these two things happened. Willy will have them ready.
There needs to be an established bar/restaurant that has all Falcon Hockey games on, at least the away ones. With no radio anymore and you need multiple conference subscriptions to watch which is ridiculous. Quarters, Brathaus, Downtown, SamBs, heck they probably waste more beer on a weekend then subscription would cost. Plus, you might actually get people in for a beer or two or a meal to watch the game. Fresh start with a new coach, great time to do it.
Re: @ Western Michigan (10/17)
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2024 6:04 pm
by pdt1081
unfalconbelievable wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2024 2:59 pm
Won't be surprised if either of these two things happened. Willy will have them ready.
There needs to be an established bar/restaurant that has all Falcon Hockey games on, at least the away ones. With no radio anymore and you need multiple conference subscriptions to watch which is ridiculous. Quarters, Brathaus, Downtown, SamBs, heck they probably waste more beer on a weekend then subscription would cost. Plus, you might actually get people in for a beer or two or a meal to watch the game. Fresh start with a new coach, great time to do it.
A day pass for NCHC TV is $17. That seems fairly easy to recoup in a night.
Re: @ Western Michigan (10/17)
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2024 6:20 pm
by TalonsUpPuckDown
Tix at Lawson start at $25.
Re: @ Western Michigan (10/17)
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2024 6:45 pm
by pdt1081
pdt1081 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2024 10:11 am
jpfalcon09 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2024 9:46 am
Gameday is here. Red Wings play tonight too so going to need multi-screen action. Didn't catch any of the Mercyhurst series so looking forward to seeing this group in action for the first time.
2 weeks later, I'm not sure much will look like the Mercyhurst series. Quite frankly, I'm not sure what to expect at this time. I thought for sure there'd be more than the 7th D changed in that series. The exhibition games, there were some things/combos that looked really good, and some that were just not up to it. The second and third on Sunday showed the absence of the 3 captains line for sure.
How much do I know? Looks like the exact same lineup as Mercyhurst with O'Hanisain as the 7th D.
Re: @ Western Michigan (10/17)
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2024 6:59 pm
by TalonsUpPuckDown
All the boys not in the lineup are looking sharp in their suits and ties.
And Lawson is almost empty.
Re: @ Western Michigan (10/17)
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2024 7:12 pm
by TalonsUpPuckDown
Really good first 4 min. Went right at them. Made a couple mistakes but recovered nicely.
Re: @ Western Michigan (10/17)
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2024 7:16 pm
by TalonsUpPuckDown
Innocent looking play leads to a snipe and we’re down 1-0. Rats.
Re: @ Western Michigan (10/17)
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2024 7:18 pm
by jpfalcon09
TalonsUpPuckDown wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2024 7:16 pm
Innocent looking play leads to a snipe and we’re down 1-0. Rats.
Poor gap control at the blue line, backed off and it looked like Moore had trouble picking up the shot.