Friday, 12/11/2009 @ 7:05PM - Bowling Green, OH
Saturday, 12/12/2009 @ 7:05PM - East Lansing, MI
Background:
BGSU:
-Record: 2-12-2 (2-8-2)
-Last game: v. Lake Superior L 5-2
MSU:
-Record: 10-6-2 (7-3-2)
-Last game: v. Western Michigan L 3-2 (OT)
Looking back...
Falcons Falter, Spartans Hit the Skids:
Both teams are in the midst of serious slumps, and are looking to shake the rust off with a solid performance.
The Falcons come into this series winless in regulation since their November 20th contest against the Michigan Wolverines.
Last weekends series with Lake Superior was ugly on the scoreboard and on the ice. The Lakers took the tightly contested first game by a margin of 2-1. The second game was decidedly more lopsided, with the Lakers coming out on top 5-2. Unfortunately, things took a rough turn on the ice as well, as freshman defenseman Robert Shea ran over LSSU goalie Pat Inglis in the final moments of the second game, leading to a number of scuffles and 11 penalties for a total of 30 minutes. Because of his part in the incident, Shea received a game DQ and will be unavailable for Friday's game against MSU.
The Spartans are slumping as well, with losses in the last few weeks to Notre Dame, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Western Michigan. Despite their less than stellar performance, they remain ranked in the USCHO (14) and INCH (12) polls.
In their previous series, the Spartans split with the Northern Michigan Wildcats in Marquette, MI. MSU won a close game, 1-0 on Friday night, but couldn't repeat their success on Saturday, losing 3-2 in overtime.
Spartans still daydreaming about being Leonidas
This week the Falcons play a split series with the Michigan State Egg Suckers -err... Spartans. Friday night's contest will be held in the BGSU Ice Arena, and then State will "Go Green, Go White, Go Home" to the Munn Ice Arena in East Lansing for the second half of the weekend tilt.
While MSU's record is intimidating, things are not as they seem. Since winning 10 of their first 13 games, the Spartans have gone 1-4-1 in their last six contests, with the tie game ending in a shootout loss.
In the interest of humor, let's take a look at MSU's roster.
Sophomore defenseman Tim Buttery may pose a problem for the Falcons this weekend, due to his slippery style of play.
Junior forward Andrew "Rowe, Rowe, Rowe Your Boat" looks to continue merrily down his scoring stream, as he currently ranks fourth on the team in total points scored (7-3-10).
And, finally, according to Assistant Coach Tim Newton's first and second laws of motion, the Spartans will continue to slide in the standings at a consistent pace unless accelerated by the outside force of a Falcon sweep.
What to watch for: Michigan State
The good:
The Spartans' roster features six NHL draft picks: Daultan Leveille (1st round, Atlanta), Jeff Petry (2nd round, Edmonton), Corey Tropp (3rd round, Buffalo), Derek Grant (4th round, Ottawa), Nick Sucharski (5th round, Columbus), and Trevor Nill (7th round, St. Louis). Tropp, Grant, and Petry lead the team in scoring with 21, 17, and 13 points, respectively. Leveille and Sucharski are both in the top ten as well.
Also worth noting is freshman forward #40 Dean Chelios, the oldest son of NHL legend Chris Chelios.
The bad:
As was previously mentioned, the Spartans have fallen on tough times lately, winning only one of their last six games. I am a bit hesitant to mention this fact in this part of the preview after the results of a similar tactic last weekend, but I'll say it anyway. Hopefully the Falcons can snap their winless streak and drop the Spartans even further in the standings.
The ugly:
The Spartan defense has given up three or more goals in eight of their 18 games this season, with their worst effort being a 7-3 home loss to Wisconsin.
What to watch for: Bowling Green
The good:
Freshman sensation Jordan Samuels-Thomas continues to impress, as he is currently tied for second in the CCHA in freshman scoring (6-6-12) through twelve conference games. His 12 points in 12 games are also good enough for a sixth-place tie in overall scoring in the conference.
Samuels-Thomas was notably absent from the scoring sheet last week, tallying only one assist over the weekend series against Lake Superior. JST will have to step it up this weekend if the Falcons hope to have some success against the Spartans.
The bad:
The Falcon powerplay unit was a measly 1-8 against the Lakers last weekend. Saturday's effort was markedly better, with the BG icers managing 13 shots in four PP opportunities, as opposed to five shots in the same number of man-advantage situations on Friday.
The ugly:
The end of Saturday's game is all I can think to put here. As a result of the chaos that ended the series with Lake State, the Falcons will be without Robert Shea for the first of the two games this weekend. For a short time, it looked as if the toll from the mess would be even higher, as LSSU goaltender Pat Inglis stayed down on the ice for an extended period of time following the collision. It was good to see him get to his feet and finish the game, and hopefully no serious injuries were sustained by anyone in the chaos.
Also deserving of a mention here is LSSU co-captain Zac MacVoy's exit from the ice on Saturday. After being pulled out of the scrum, MacVoy was being escorted off of the ice, but instead demanded to go to the penalty box, where he proceeded to start a shouting match with the BGSU players seated on their side of the box. This led to a shouting down from one of the scorers and MacVoy's eventual removal from the ice, with various motions and gestures to the student section on his way past.
Emotions run high in hockey, that much is understood, but I would expect a senior captain to have a little more restraint.
Pick me a winner:
Fantasy scoring picks:
The rules for this fantasy game can be found in the Bowling Green v. Lake Superior preview post. One rule I forgot to post previously is that shootout goals do not count toward player points or total goals predictions.
For this series, the top three scorers from Bowling Green are Jordan Samuels-Thomas, Tomas Petruska, and David Solway. The top three scorers from Michigan State are Corey Tropp, Derek Grant, and Jeff Petry. These players are considered ineligible for this fantasy contest.
Friday:
Forwards: Nick Sucharski (MSU), Tommy Dee (BGSU), James Perkin (BGSU)
Defensemen: Ian Ruel (BGSU), Kyle Page (BGSU)
Saturday:
Forwards: Daultan Leveille (MSU), Marc Rodriguez (BGSU), Josh Boyd (BGSU)
Defensemen: Zach Josepher (MSU), Matt Crandell (MSU)
Game score picks:
Friday: BGSU 3 - MSU 1
Saturday: BGSU 2 - MSU 2
Total Goals: 8
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
BGSU v. LSSU Pictures
Because we're a classy, high-tech outfit here at FHH, we're using this post to show you some shots taken from last night's game on our cutting edge photographic equipment.
(If you can't tell I'm joking by now, you haven't been paying attention.)
And now, courtesy of my BlackBerry Curve's totally inadequate camera, here are 3 shots from last night's slug-fest.
LSSU goaltender Pat Inglis lays on the ice after being bowled over by Robert Shea as several scuffles go on around them.
Order is (somewhat) restored and Robert Shea (left side of image) is escorted off of the ice.
BGSU captain Kyle Page and LSSU captain Steven Kaunisto sort things out with the officials as two Falcons and four Lakers have a seat in the box.
(If you can't tell I'm joking by now, you haven't been paying attention.)
And now, courtesy of my BlackBerry Curve's totally inadequate camera, here are 3 shots from last night's slug-fest.
LSSU goaltender Pat Inglis lays on the ice after being bowled over by Robert Shea as several scuffles go on around them.
Order is (somewhat) restored and Robert Shea (left side of image) is escorted off of the ice.
BGSU captain Kyle Page and LSSU captain Steven Kaunisto sort things out with the officials as two Falcons and four Lakers have a seat in the box.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
The Times, They Are A-Changing
Going into this series against Lake Superior, even casual observers of Falcon hockey can tell there's something different going on. They may not be able to put a finger on it, or spell it out completely, but there's a feel in the air that hasn't been present in some time.
To me, the only way to describe it is with one word: optimism.
This may seem a strange word to use to describe the situation of a 2-10-2 team who faced the very realistic possibility of the elimination of their program this off-season, but I stand by my point. Yes, the team faced some very scary, very dark moments in the long off-season months, but it is my feeling that the team has even more reason to feel optimistic and hopeful because of that situation.
Some outside the circle of Falcon hockey and its fans have asked me why I'm so excited about a two-win hockey team who lost most of the previous year's stars. I suppose at the root of it is the fact that where we are now, even at 2-10-2, is a heck of a lot better than where it looked like we were heading.
But beyond the feelings of, "We're just happy to be here," are some real reasons for hope.
Last week the Falcons took the #13/14 Notre Dame Fighting Irish to the wire in a pair of weekend contests, losing the first in the final two seconds and winning the second in a 1-0 shootout. While the series officially goes down as an overtime loss and a tie in the standings, it means a lot more to the Falcon hockey team and its community of supporters. Prior to the shootout victory, the Falcons had lost 12 straight to the Irish. That's not a blip on the radar. That's the kind of streak that cripples a fan-base. That's the kind of streak that stirs up talk of curses. So, while the Falcons didn't officially win either of the games against the Irish this year, the fact that they pulled off even the smallest of victories in the shootout is certainly cause for celebration.
Furthermore, watching the team on the ice, there is a clearly renewed sense of urgency, energy, determination, and will to win. In the later years of the Scott Paluch era, Falcon teams were often said to have "given up" on games that got away from them early. A 3-1 game in favor of the opponent could easily become 7-1 before all was said and done. This season, things seem to be different.
Take, for example, the second game of the series with the #9 Alaska Nanooks. In the first game of the series, the Falcons fought to a surprising 3-1 victory, their first of the season. Early in the second game, however, it became clear that a sweep wasn't going to come easy. The Nanooks jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period, and the feeling in the arena was that of dread. The fans had seen this movie before, and it didn't end well for the good guys. Instead of giving up, the Falcons fought back and went into the third period trailing 4-2. With only a few minutes remaining in the game, David Solway put home a goal that cut the Nanooks' lead to one. The arena was electric. The players were energized, and it looked for a moment like the icers might fight back and get the sweep. While the game ended in a 5-3 loss courtesy of an empty net goal, the fighting spirit shown by the Falcons served as even further evidence that change was in the air.
That change could be, and probably is, coming from a number of different sources, but it would be silly to go through this whole article without mentioning the most obvious possibility - Interim Head Coach Dennis Williams. It is apparent in his press conferences and his general demeanor that Coach Williams is a key part of the recovery and eventual resurgence of this program. While a player at BGSU, Coach Williams received the Howard Brown Coaches' Award in recognition of his professional attitude on and off the ice, and that professional attitude continues to this day.
Have the results fully materialized on the ice yet? No. This sort of turnaround takes time and patience. The team may continue to struggle in the standings for the rest of the season. They may end up surprising all of the critics and placing well in the CCHA tournament. Either way, a few things are clear: this is a team that wants to not just survive, but thrive, and they have many of the pieces in place to make that a reality.
Hopefully the next few pieces of the puzzle fall into place this weekend against the Lakers. Here's to the first Falcon sweep of the season.
To me, the only way to describe it is with one word: optimism.
This may seem a strange word to use to describe the situation of a 2-10-2 team who faced the very realistic possibility of the elimination of their program this off-season, but I stand by my point. Yes, the team faced some very scary, very dark moments in the long off-season months, but it is my feeling that the team has even more reason to feel optimistic and hopeful because of that situation.
Some outside the circle of Falcon hockey and its fans have asked me why I'm so excited about a two-win hockey team who lost most of the previous year's stars. I suppose at the root of it is the fact that where we are now, even at 2-10-2, is a heck of a lot better than where it looked like we were heading.
But beyond the feelings of, "We're just happy to be here," are some real reasons for hope.
Last week the Falcons took the #13/14 Notre Dame Fighting Irish to the wire in a pair of weekend contests, losing the first in the final two seconds and winning the second in a 1-0 shootout. While the series officially goes down as an overtime loss and a tie in the standings, it means a lot more to the Falcon hockey team and its community of supporters. Prior to the shootout victory, the Falcons had lost 12 straight to the Irish. That's not a blip on the radar. That's the kind of streak that cripples a fan-base. That's the kind of streak that stirs up talk of curses. So, while the Falcons didn't officially win either of the games against the Irish this year, the fact that they pulled off even the smallest of victories in the shootout is certainly cause for celebration.
Furthermore, watching the team on the ice, there is a clearly renewed sense of urgency, energy, determination, and will to win. In the later years of the Scott Paluch era, Falcon teams were often said to have "given up" on games that got away from them early. A 3-1 game in favor of the opponent could easily become 7-1 before all was said and done. This season, things seem to be different.
Take, for example, the second game of the series with the #9 Alaska Nanooks. In the first game of the series, the Falcons fought to a surprising 3-1 victory, their first of the season. Early in the second game, however, it became clear that a sweep wasn't going to come easy. The Nanooks jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period, and the feeling in the arena was that of dread. The fans had seen this movie before, and it didn't end well for the good guys. Instead of giving up, the Falcons fought back and went into the third period trailing 4-2. With only a few minutes remaining in the game, David Solway put home a goal that cut the Nanooks' lead to one. The arena was electric. The players were energized, and it looked for a moment like the icers might fight back and get the sweep. While the game ended in a 5-3 loss courtesy of an empty net goal, the fighting spirit shown by the Falcons served as even further evidence that change was in the air.
That change could be, and probably is, coming from a number of different sources, but it would be silly to go through this whole article without mentioning the most obvious possibility - Interim Head Coach Dennis Williams. It is apparent in his press conferences and his general demeanor that Coach Williams is a key part of the recovery and eventual resurgence of this program. While a player at BGSU, Coach Williams received the Howard Brown Coaches' Award in recognition of his professional attitude on and off the ice, and that professional attitude continues to this day.
Have the results fully materialized on the ice yet? No. This sort of turnaround takes time and patience. The team may continue to struggle in the standings for the rest of the season. They may end up surprising all of the critics and placing well in the CCHA tournament. Either way, a few things are clear: this is a team that wants to not just survive, but thrive, and they have many of the pieces in place to make that a reality.
Hopefully the next few pieces of the puzzle fall into place this weekend against the Lakers. Here's to the first Falcon sweep of the season.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Bowling Green Falcons v. Lake Superior Lakers
Friday, 12/4/2009 @ 7:05PM
Saturday, 12/5/2009 @ 5:05PM
Background:
BGSU:
-Record: 2-10-2 (2-6-2)
-Last game: v. Notre Dame T 4-4 (OT) 1-1 (SOW)
LSSU:
-Record: 6-7-3 (3-6-1)
-Last game: v. Bentley T 2-2 (OT) 0-2 (SOL)
Last time out...
Overtime: Life on the edge:
The Falcons and the Lakers are both coming off of very tightly contested series.
The Lakers dropped a pair of games in shootouts last week in the Renesselaer Holiday Tournament. LSSU and Union skated to a scoreless tie in regulation on Friday, with LSSU dropping the shootout decision 0-1. Saturday night wasn't much of an improvement, as Lake Superior ended regulation all-square at 2-2 with the Bentley Falcons before going on to lose the shootout 0-2.
Likewise, the Falcons took both of their games beyond regulation in this past weekend's series with cluster-mates Notre Dame. Friday's tilt ended in a heartbreaking overtime loss for BG as Notre Dame scored the game winning goal with 2.4 seconds remaining on the clock in the extra period. Saturday night had a decidedly better outcome. After 65 minutes of play, the game stood tied at 4-4. The Falcons jumped out early, scoring on their first shootout attempt, thanks to freshman phenom Jordan Samuels-Thomas. Nick Eno stopped all three Irish attempts to get the Falcons their second shootout win of the season.
It seems it's just that kind of year for the Irish. Bad luck on all fronts.
Falcons take on Lakers, Kobe still nowhere to be found
It's time once again for the Falcons to take on the oh-so-cleverly nicknamed Lake Superior Lakers. This series has budded into a mini-rivalry of sorts in the past few years, especially after the Falcons topped the Lakers in a thrilling three game playoff series in the 2007-2008 season, which was decided on an overtime winner by former Falcon (and current Minnesota Golden Gopher) Jacob Cepis.
Without even looking at their record, the Lakers are an embarrassment of riches for a satire writer. Glancing at their roster, names like (sophomore defenseman #17) Kyle "Wait'll we get our Haines on you," and (Athletic Trainer) Rick Mick just beg to be mocked. Furthermore, they play in the hilariously named Taffy Abel Arena.
Last season the Falcons went 1-2-1 against Lake Superior, who were led by Troy Schwab, a 5'8" captain, senior forward, and perpetual sufferer of a Napoleon Complex. Schwab has moved on to bigger (HA!) things, and is now playing for the Johnstown Chiefs of the ECHL.
What to watch for: Lake Superior
The good:
The Lakers are led by an upperclassman-heavy core of players, including top-scorers Chad Nehring, Zac MacVoy and Rick Schofield.
Also among the scoring leaders is senior forward Brad Cooper, who apparently had time while filming The Hangover to train in the off-season. Thus far this season, Cooper has racked up four goals and four assists, making him the Lakers' fourth-highest scorer.
Just behind Cooper in scoring is senior defenseman Simon "I'm Not Going To Take Any Chances With This Pronunciation" Gysbers. Gysbers currently has three goals and four assists. The Falcons will need to keep these scorers in check.
The bad:
After winning five of their first six games, the Lakers have fallen into a bit of a slump. Of their last 11 contests, Lake Superior has lost six in regulation, dropped three in shootouts, and won only two. Talk about a shipwreck... Hopefully their poor performance will continue, and the Falcons will get their first series sweep of the season.
The ugly:
Among the regular starters for Lake Superior, two have double-digit negative goal differential stats (Dan Barczuk, -10; Pat Aubry, -10).
Also unimpressive to this point in the season is backup goalie Pat Inglis, whose goals against average through three games is a cringe-worthy 4.88.
What to watch for: Bowling Green
The good:
Nothing excites a crowd like a phenomenal scoring talent, and the Falcons are witnessing what looks to be the beginning of a tremendous scoring career for freshman Jordan Samuels-Thomas. JS-T, as he is affectionately known, has piled up 14 points (6G, 8A) in 14 games. His impact has also been felt in the Falcons' two shootouts. Samuels-Thomas scored the disputed winning goal in the shootout win over Nebraska-Omaha on Halloween weekend, then repeated his heroics last week as the Falcons edged the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in their second shootout of the season.
Also important to note is the success of the Falcon goaltenders in ensuring an extra point in the shootouts this season. Junior Nick Eno and Freshman Andrew Hammond are both perfect in shootout contests this season, stopping three attempts each.
The bad:
The Falcons have struggled with consistency this season, performing impressively against ranked Alaska, Michigan and Notre Dame squads, but dropping lopsided decisions in games against The U.S. National Team Development Program, Providence, and Ferris State. As the season continues and the players develop more stamina and more chemistry with each other and the new coaching staff, hopefully this issue will be resolved.
The ugly:
Half of the Falcons' 10 losses have come by three goals or more. The defense will have to clamp down on some of these scoring chances as the season progresses.
Pick me a winner:
Fantasy scoring picks:
Inspired by a BGSU Fantasy Hockey game from the spectacular Falcon fan-site Ay-Ziggy-Zoomba, I will be making fantasy scoring picks for each series. I will make five picks each game, consisting of three forwards and two defensemen each night. Players cannot be used twice in the same series. These picks will be a combination of players from either team, and I will be restricted to not picking any of the top three scorers from either team. (Thanks, Freddie!)
For this series, the top three scorers from Bowling Green are Jordan Samuels-Thomas, Thomas Petruska, and Tommy Dee. The top three scorers from Lake Superior are Chad Nehring, Rick Schofield, and Zac MacVoy.
Friday:
Forwards: Josh Boyd (BG), James Perkin (BG), David Solway (BG)
Defensemen: Kyle Page (BG), Steven Kaunisto (LSSU)
Saturday:
Forwards: Kai Kantola (BG), Marc Rodriguez (BG), Brad Cooper (LSSU)
Defensemen: Ian Ruel (BG), Tyson Hobbins (LSSU)
Game score picks:
Friday: BGSU 4 - LSSU 3
Saturday: BGSU 2 - LSSU 1
Saturday, 12/5/2009 @ 5:05PM
Background:
BGSU:
-Record: 2-10-2 (2-6-2)
-Last game: v. Notre Dame T 4-4 (OT) 1-1 (SOW)
LSSU:
-Record: 6-7-3 (3-6-1)
-Last game: v. Bentley T 2-2 (OT) 0-2 (SOL)
Last time out...
Overtime: Life on the edge:
The Falcons and the Lakers are both coming off of very tightly contested series.
The Lakers dropped a pair of games in shootouts last week in the Renesselaer Holiday Tournament. LSSU and Union skated to a scoreless tie in regulation on Friday, with LSSU dropping the shootout decision 0-1. Saturday night wasn't much of an improvement, as Lake Superior ended regulation all-square at 2-2 with the Bentley Falcons before going on to lose the shootout 0-2.
Likewise, the Falcons took both of their games beyond regulation in this past weekend's series with cluster-mates Notre Dame. Friday's tilt ended in a heartbreaking overtime loss for BG as Notre Dame scored the game winning goal with 2.4 seconds remaining on the clock in the extra period. Saturday night had a decidedly better outcome. After 65 minutes of play, the game stood tied at 4-4. The Falcons jumped out early, scoring on their first shootout attempt, thanks to freshman phenom Jordan Samuels-Thomas. Nick Eno stopped all three Irish attempts to get the Falcons their second shootout win of the season.
It seems it's just that kind of year for the Irish. Bad luck on all fronts.
Falcons take on Lakers, Kobe still nowhere to be found
It's time once again for the Falcons to take on the oh-so-cleverly nicknamed Lake Superior Lakers. This series has budded into a mini-rivalry of sorts in the past few years, especially after the Falcons topped the Lakers in a thrilling three game playoff series in the 2007-2008 season, which was decided on an overtime winner by former Falcon (and current Minnesota Golden Gopher) Jacob Cepis.
Without even looking at their record, the Lakers are an embarrassment of riches for a satire writer. Glancing at their roster, names like (sophomore defenseman #17) Kyle "Wait'll we get our Haines on you," and (Athletic Trainer) Rick Mick just beg to be mocked. Furthermore, they play in the hilariously named Taffy Abel Arena.
Last season the Falcons went 1-2-1 against Lake Superior, who were led by Troy Schwab, a 5'8" captain, senior forward, and perpetual sufferer of a Napoleon Complex. Schwab has moved on to bigger (HA!) things, and is now playing for the Johnstown Chiefs of the ECHL.
What to watch for: Lake Superior
The good:
The Lakers are led by an upperclassman-heavy core of players, including top-scorers Chad Nehring, Zac MacVoy and Rick Schofield.
Also among the scoring leaders is senior forward Brad Cooper, who apparently had time while filming The Hangover to train in the off-season. Thus far this season, Cooper has racked up four goals and four assists, making him the Lakers' fourth-highest scorer.
Just behind Cooper in scoring is senior defenseman Simon "I'm Not Going To Take Any Chances With This Pronunciation" Gysbers. Gysbers currently has three goals and four assists. The Falcons will need to keep these scorers in check.
The bad:
After winning five of their first six games, the Lakers have fallen into a bit of a slump. Of their last 11 contests, Lake Superior has lost six in regulation, dropped three in shootouts, and won only two. Talk about a shipwreck... Hopefully their poor performance will continue, and the Falcons will get their first series sweep of the season.
The ugly:
Among the regular starters for Lake Superior, two have double-digit negative goal differential stats (Dan Barczuk, -10; Pat Aubry, -10).
Also unimpressive to this point in the season is backup goalie Pat Inglis, whose goals against average through three games is a cringe-worthy 4.88.
What to watch for: Bowling Green
The good:
Nothing excites a crowd like a phenomenal scoring talent, and the Falcons are witnessing what looks to be the beginning of a tremendous scoring career for freshman Jordan Samuels-Thomas. JS-T, as he is affectionately known, has piled up 14 points (6G, 8A) in 14 games. His impact has also been felt in the Falcons' two shootouts. Samuels-Thomas scored the disputed winning goal in the shootout win over Nebraska-Omaha on Halloween weekend, then repeated his heroics last week as the Falcons edged the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in their second shootout of the season.
Also important to note is the success of the Falcon goaltenders in ensuring an extra point in the shootouts this season. Junior Nick Eno and Freshman Andrew Hammond are both perfect in shootout contests this season, stopping three attempts each.
The bad:
The Falcons have struggled with consistency this season, performing impressively against ranked Alaska, Michigan and Notre Dame squads, but dropping lopsided decisions in games against The U.S. National Team Development Program, Providence, and Ferris State. As the season continues and the players develop more stamina and more chemistry with each other and the new coaching staff, hopefully this issue will be resolved.
The ugly:
Half of the Falcons' 10 losses have come by three goals or more. The defense will have to clamp down on some of these scoring chances as the season progresses.
Pick me a winner:
Fantasy scoring picks:
Inspired by a BGSU Fantasy Hockey game from the spectacular Falcon fan-site Ay-Ziggy-Zoomba, I will be making fantasy scoring picks for each series. I will make five picks each game, consisting of three forwards and two defensemen each night. Players cannot be used twice in the same series. These picks will be a combination of players from either team, and I will be restricted to not picking any of the top three scorers from either team. (Thanks, Freddie!)
For this series, the top three scorers from Bowling Green are Jordan Samuels-Thomas, Thomas Petruska, and Tommy Dee. The top three scorers from Lake Superior are Chad Nehring, Rick Schofield, and Zac MacVoy.
Friday:
Forwards: Josh Boyd (BG), James Perkin (BG), David Solway (BG)
Defensemen: Kyle Page (BG), Steven Kaunisto (LSSU)
Saturday:
Forwards: Kai Kantola (BG), Marc Rodriguez (BG), Brad Cooper (LSSU)
Defensemen: Ian Ruel (BG), Tyson Hobbins (LSSU)
Game score picks:
Friday: BGSU 4 - LSSU 3
Saturday: BGSU 2 - LSSU 1
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