Game Thread: #12 Michigan State vs. Bowling Green

[BGDrew]

#12/13 Michigan State vs. Bowling Green

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Ticket Information:
Friday: Buy Tickets
Saturday: Buy Tickets


Last Time Out
Sparty (13-8-5-2, 18-11-5) split with one of the CCHA's best: Ferris State.
2/19: 4-1 L
2/20: 3-2 W

The Falcons (4-17-4-4, 5-22-5) picked up 5 points against the struggling Irish.
2/19: 4-3 W
2/20: 1-1 SO W


The Series
The Falcons have struggled against Sparty with a 29-44-8 disadvantage in the lifetime series. But, the Falcons are 23-19-5 inside the friendly confines of the Ice Arena With No Name.


Senior Salute
On Saturday the class of 2010 Icers will be honored before the game. The roster features 8 Seniors:
#3 Brian Moore
#4 Kyle Page (C)
#7 James Perkin
#14 Kai Kantola
#18 Tomas Petruska
#26 Josh Boyd
#27 Tommy Dee (A)
#30 Phil Greer


Game 1
2/26/2010: 6:05pm EST Bowling Green vs. Michigan State (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

Television: Fox Sports Detroit (DirecTV 635, Dish 430)
Play-by-Play: Ken Daniels
Color Commentary: Fred Pletsch

Game 2
2/27/2010: 7:05pm EST Michigan State vs. Bowling Green (BGSU 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

Television: BCSN*
Play-by-Play: Greg Franke
Color Commentator: Scott Paulch
Game will be on tape delay. Please see BCSN.com for replay schedule.

Liveblog: A liveblod will be presented at http://www.bringbacktheglory.org/liveblog" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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


Media Notes
Bowling Green: http://www.bgsufalcons.com/news/2010/2/ ... 05410.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Michigan State: http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-hoc ... 10aad.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
CCHA: http://www.ccha.com/ccha_weekly_release_-_feb._22.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
Thursday
Notre Dame at Michigan
7:35 p.m. ET

Friday
Bowling Green at Michigan State (Fox Sports Detroit)
6:05 p.m. ET

Western Michigan at Ferris State
7:05 p.m. ET

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

Ohio State at Miami (CBS College Sports)
8:05 p.m. ET

Alaska at Alaska Anchorage
7:07 p.m. AT

Bemidji State at Nebraska-Omaha
7:35 p.m. CT

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

Michigan at Notre Dame
7:05 p.m. ET

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

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

Miami at Ohio State
8:05 p.m. ET

Alaska Anchorage at Alaska
7:05 p.m. AT

Bemidji State at Nebraska-Omaha
8:05 p.m. CT

[toddpav]

Looks like I might be heading up for the game Friday after work. Anyone else going up?

[Bleeding Orange]

"...inside the friendly confines of the Ice Arena With No Name."

Maybe I just haven't been paying attention, but is this part of some sort of naming campaign that you have contrived, Drew? Either way, I'm not against it.

It could be an insanely interesting debate to see who or what the folks here would like to see the IA named after given the history in that building. One that I don't think I have ever really seen before.

[BGDrew]

I and only I refer to it as the Ice Arena With No Name. I really don't mean it as anything else as a joke to myself.

I find it disappointing that after 40 years it's still the only sports facility we call home that doesn't honor a Falcon. I've been in favor of renaming the arena part the Vivian Ice Arena and calling the whole facility the Bowling Green Ice Center. You honor the importance of Dr. Vivian to the program and honor the community in its support of the facility.

[Bleeding Orange]

I and only I refer to it as the Ice Arena With No Name. I really don't mean it as anything else as a joke to myself.

I find it disappointing that after 40 years it's still the only sports facility we call home that doesn't honor a Falcon. I've been in favor of renaming the arena part the Vivian Ice Arena and calling the whole facility the Bowling Green Ice Center. You honor the importance of Dr. Vivian to the program and honor the community in its support of the facility.

Wow. I like it.

A lot.

[Peregrinner]

Looks like I might be heading up for the game Friday after work. Anyone else going up?

I'll be there in Section H behind the BG bench. Made very sure not to sit anywhere near the student section after my last game up there.

[Falcon Fanatic]

I think it should be called the Cooper-Vivian Arena, to honor the one who started it it and one who will bring it back to glory!!!

[pdt1081]

I honestly see no problem with leaving it as The BGSU Ice Arena. Simple, easy, and been that way for over 30 years....

But, if I had to make a suggestion, in honor of hard work and dedication I suggest Woody Jones Arena.

[MACMAN]

LT ORANGE AND BROWN ARENA
if we are to bring back the glory should we not first bring back the logo, and school colors as well.

[jg4242]

I'll be there Friday night, with a crew of fellow students. Don't yet know where we'll sit, though. Can you purchase tickets near our bench from our ticket office? Usually when I go up there, I but at the door and get stuck in a corner away from other BG fans...

[Peregrinner]

I'll be there Friday night, with a crew of fellow students. Don't yet know where we'll sit, though. Can you purchase tickets near our bench from our ticket office? Usually when I go up there, I but at the door and get stuck in a corner away from other BG fans...

I bought mine online on the MSU site and was able to choose seats behind our bench. I'd recommend that if you want to choose.

[BGDrew]

For anyone heading up Friday I'd suggest you get your tickets ahead of time. It's State's Senior Night and they'll be showing the quarterfinal of the Olympics before the game.

[bgbill]

more on pregame Friday:
February 25, 2010 12:05 PM
East Lansing, Mich. - Hockey fans who don't want to miss the Michigan State hockey game or Team USA's semifinal matchup with Finland on Friday are in luck - the MSU Athletic department has made it possible for you to catch both!

Michigan State plays Bowling Green on Friday evening in a rare 6 p.m. start, but will open the doors to Munn Arena for that evening's ticketholders to watch the U.S. game on the video boards at 3 p.m. Doors will open at 2:50 p.m. so that fans can cheer on Team USA, led in goal by Spartan great Ryan Miller, as it battles with Finland; the winner will play in Sunday's gold medal game.

Michigan State's four seniors will be honored in a pre-game ceremony which is scheduled to begin at approximately 5:40 p.m. The puck will drop for the game between Michigan State and Bowling Green at 6:05 p.m.

[GoSuckAnEgg]

Just remember, whenever you hear
"Go Green, Go White" the proper response is:

GO SUCK AN EGG!!!

[Falcon Fanatic]

Just remember, whenever you hear
"Go Green, Go White" the proper response is:

GO SUCK AN EGG!!!

WHAT HE SAID!!!!