Game Thread: Western Michigan vs. Bowling Green

[BGDrew]

Western Michigan vs. Bowling Green

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Last Week
The Broncos (2-11-3-1, 6-12-4) were off.

The Falcons (2-13-3-2, 3-18-3) traveled to the UP and managed to scrounge a point from the Northern Michigan Wildcats.
1/18: 0-6 L
1/19: 3-3 T (SO L)


The Series
The Falcons hold a commanding 75-49-4 lead over the Broncs.


Game 1
1/22/2010: 7:05pm EST WMU vs. BGSU (BGSU Ice Arena)

Radio: 88.1 WBGU
Play-by-Play: Everett Fitzhugh
Color Commentary: Kevin McGraw
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

Webcast: B2 Networks
This weekend's games will be available online at http://www.b2tv.com/partner_members.asp ... %20Men%27s.

Game 2
1/23/2010: 5:05pm EST WMU vs. BGSU (BGSU Ice Arena)

Radio: 88.1 WBGU
Play-by-Play: Everett Fitzhugh
Color Commentary: Kevin McGraw
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

Television: BCSN
Play-by-Play: Greg Franke
Color Commentator: Scott Paulch
Game will be shown on tape delay following Walleye game.

Liveblog: Yours truly will present a liveblog at http://www.bringbacktheglory.org/liveblog

Webcast: B2 Networks
This weekend's games will be available online at http://www.b2tv.com/partner_members.asp ... %20Men%27s.


Media Notes
Bowling Green: http://www.bgsufalcons.com/news/2010/1/ ... 04147.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Western Michigan: TBP
CCHA: http://www.ccha.com/ccha_weekly_release_-_jan._18.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


How 'Bout Some Hobey?
Three Falcons have been nominated for the Hobey Baker award: Senior Defenseman Kyle Page, Senior Forward Tomas Petruska, and Freshman Forward Jordan Samuels-Thomas. Fans can vote through 3/7/10 at http://www.hobeybaker.com/voting/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Around the CCHA
Friday
Miami at Alaska

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

Notre Dame at Lake Superior
7:05 p.m. ET

Northern Michigan at Nebraska-Omaha
7:35 p.m. CT

Ohio State at Michigan State
7:35 p.m. ET

Ferris State at Michigan
8:05 p.m. ET

Saturday
Western Michigan at Bowling Green
5:05 p.m. ET

Ohio State at Michigan State
5:05 p.m. ET

Miami at Alaska
7:05 p.m. AT

Notre Dame at Lake Superior
7:05 p.m. ET

Northern Michigan at Nebraska-Omaha
7:05 p.m. CT

Michigan at Ferris State
8:05 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]

I thought we lost the shootout last week. At least I'm pretty sure that's what the game thread said.

[BGDrew]

I thought we lost the shootout last week. At least I'm pretty sure that's what the game thread said.

Good catch, you were right.

[TheKa]

According to the schedule Saturday's game starts at 5:05pm...did they change the game back to 7:05? From what I read all of the remaining Saturday home games start at 5:05...

For fun between periods this week the BGYHA will be having various activites, so that should be a nice change of pace.

GO FALCONS!
Erika

[Freddie]

For fun between periods this week the BGYHA will be having various activites, so that should be a nice change of pace.

Anything (including dead air) would be better than those silly 'price is right' games.

[bgsufalcon24]

True that Freddie. Usually, the words, "please welcome to the court/ice _______ from marketing" means it's time to hit the bathroom or the concession stands. Aside from flinko, and maybe chuck-a-puck, most of the promotional stuff over the last 5 years has been less than stellar.

[pdt1081]

True that Freddie. Usually, the words, "please welcome to the court/ice _______ from marketing" means it's time to hit the bathroom or the concession stands. Aside from flinko, and maybe chuck-a-puck, most of the promotional stuff over the last 5 years has been less than stellar.

Worst. Idea. Ever.

[sum1udontknow]

Just got the the Ice Arena....pretty excited to see some hometown hockey again. The Band is finally making an appearance for us again....maybe it just feels that way since we havent played at home in a month

[BGDrew]

Here's your lines for tonight's game:
BGSU
F1: JST - Boyd - Petruska
F2: Vargas - Solway - Dee
F3: McIntosh - Perkin - Kantola
F4: Rodriguez - Sinclair - Finegan
D1: Page - Ruel
D2: Grover - Krelove
D3: Peltoma - Rushing
G: Eno - Hammond

WMU
F1: Walters - Campbell - Crew
F2: Roehl - Clackson - Slater
F3: Elias - Katz - Squires
F4: Watson - Nagorsen - Beebe
D1: Tennyson - Ludwig
D2: Collins - Levendusky
D3: Witkowski - Henry
G: Gill - Kuhn

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[BGDrew]

After 1 it's tied at 1s.
Vargas scores a penalty shot late in the period to tie it up.
Shots: 17 for BG, 6 for WMU.

[bgsufalcon24]

I think it goes without saying that we need to win this one tonight. Cmon BG!

[TG1996]

3-1 good guys in the 2nd. Vargas, Page, Sinclair with goals for the Falcons. Eno has stopped 9 of 10 shots.

[BGDrew]

After 2 it's 3-2 BG. Goals by Page and Sinclair. Game Misconduct on Dee and Henry for WMU.
Shots:
BG: 6 (23)
WMU: 16 (22)

[Tricky_Falcon]

According to Drew's gamecast the game is going into OT. WMU tied it up with three seconds left.




Edit: BG wins in a shootout!

[sbkbghockey]

SO Win

we blew a lead but at least pick up a SO win in the CCHA standings, T for NCAA!