Drew Evans
11:59
$50 million of this money will go to the athletic department at Western.
Western Michigan University gets a $550-million donation, the largest ever given to a public university in America freep.com/story/news/edu…
*** Wednesday, June 16 ***
Drew Evans
10:57
Would be the first D1 program in South Dakota.
For those curious if they’d be a candidate for the CCHA: would be a 14-15 hour bus ride from Bowling Green.
For those curious if they’d be a candidate for the CCHA: would be a 14-15 hour bus ride from Bowling Green.
Augustana Confirms Plans to Start D-I Hockey Program ... No Timetable Given For the Move - collegehockeynews.com/news/2021/06/1…
*** Friday, July 2 ***
Drew Evans
3:41
The WCHA makes it official that they have dissolved the men’s side of the league. 
*** Thursday, July 8 ***
Drew Evans
10:14
I’m not saying they’re bad…
They’re actually terrible.
They’re actually terrible.
Western Michigan University faces criticism for $672K logo rebranding bit.ly/3w66oZv
*** Saturday, July 10 ***
Drew Evans
7:34
Best thing about our hockey travels are the friends we make along the way. Congrats to @ShaneConnelly and Megan! #wehitturbulence 
*** Wednesday, July 14 ***
Drew Evans
11:15
RMU is the latest teeter-totter program. They join UAA and UAH in programs marked for elimination where the public has to step forward for the save.
#BREAKING: RMU announces it will work with the Pittsburgh College Hockey Foundation to raise enough money to reinstate its men’s and women’s hockey teams. 
11:54
UAH is probably the most egregious of these. Had no problem taking the donations but still suspended the program a year later.
@BGSUHockeySite Relying on the generosity of the college hockey community has practically become a business plan for universities that don't care to spend money on hockey programs. They know they can cut the program and get donations to fund the program.
*** Friday, July 16 ***
Drew Evans
1:13
One of the more popular NIL partners has been Barstool Sports. The problem is that Barstool is partially (36%) owned by Penn National Gaming and operated a sports book.
By law, the state of Ohio does not allow these kind of NIL agreements with gambling companies.
By law, the state of Ohio does not allow these kind of NIL agreements with gambling companies.
1:57
I reached out to Harley King who handles compliance for the BGSU athletic department. They confirmed that Barstool is not an allowed NIL partner. They are reaching out to affected BGSU athletes who have signed up.
2:34
SIGNING: Mitch McLain is coming to Milwaukee!
McLain inked an AHL deal for the 21-22 season!
#MILhockey
McLain inked an AHL deal for the 21-22 season!
#MILhockey
*** Sunday, July 25 ***
Drew Evans
10:33
Sounds like BG is getting some scoring help this season. Austen Swankler, a forward who last played for the Erie Otters of the OHL in 2019-2020, is expected to join the Falcons’ roster this season. eliteprospects.com/player/298560/…
10:34
Because of Covid he didn’t play during the 2020-2021 season, so the expectation is he’ll be fully eligible to begin the season.
*** Tuesday, July 27 ***
Drew Evans
4:30
Maybe I’m biased, but if it’s the NCAA’s job to verify eligibility then this falls squarely on them.
If BG falsified any records or the appeal I’m sure it’ll be handled and dealt with accordingly, but this sounds like the NCAA dropped the ball.
If BG falsified any records or the appeal I’m sure it’ll be handled and dealt with accordingly, but this sounds like the NCAA dropped the ball.
Hearing NCAA decision granting eligibility to ex-OHL player Austen Swankler at Bowling Green is grinding gears around college hockey. Looks to be similar to Brayden Gelsinger going to Lake Superior in 2016 from WHL after NCAA error
*** Wednesday, July 28 ***
Drew Evans
1:11
More updates on Austen Swankler’s eligibility: we’ve dug around and found out that Swankler went to the NCAA directly to apply for eligibility. He reached out to BG to see if they were interested.
BG was not involved in his eligibility application in any way.
BG was not involved in his eligibility application in any way.
1:11
The NCAA failed to properly vet his application with their rules regarding the CHL. They made the decision to not rescind their original ruling of declaring him eligible.
1:15
Important to note: Swankler was deemed eligible before reaching out.
*** Monday, August 2 ***
Drew Evans
4:31
Ryan was a great writer and covered the WCHA as a whole in a top-notch way. Join us in wishing him@luck on his new endeavor!
Well, my time in the U.P. has come to an end. My wife has accepted a job in the Twin Cities, so next weekend (Aug. 14-15) , I’m heading home. It’s been a fun ride covering NMU and U.P. sports. I hope you all stick around as I have an idea I’m working on that I hope to launch soon
*** Tuesday, August 3 ***
Drew Evans
12:27
Andy Murray steps down at WMU. Pat Ferschweiler, a WMU alum, will take over the reins (pun intended).
*** Wednesday, August 4 ***
Drew Evans
9:42
At this point I have to assume the unvaccinated are just trying to learn the Greek alphabet.
Please get vaccinated. reuters.com/business/healt…
Please get vaccinated. reuters.com/business/healt…
3:52
UPDATE: The Griffins have re-signed Tyler Spezia to a one-year AHL contract. #GoGRG
More Info >> bit.ly/2Vnj6qA
More Info >> bit.ly/2Vnj6qA
*** Tuesday, August 24 ***
Drew Evans
3:01
Former Miami, and now St. Thomas, head coach Enrico Blasi’s response to questions about Aldrich’s 2013 departure from Miami: “I don’t know why he left. You’d have to talk to the school’s legal department.”
A 27-year-old male filed a complaint in 2018 with Miami University police, alleging former hockey coach Brad Aldrich "took me under his wing" and then committed a sex offence against him in fall of 2012.
Case was closed when the alleged victim dropped case, a FOIA request shows.
Case was closed when the alleged victim dropped case, a FOIA request shows.
3:05
3:08
Update: An investigation into Brad Aldrich's behaviour while working at Miami University's hockey program won't be completed before September, the school tells me.
Probe being conducted by law firm Barnes & Thornbury.
Probe being conducted by law firm Barnes & Thornbury.
*** Tuesday, August 31 ***
Drew Evans
11:54
BG will be playing an exhibition game against Michigan on 10/2/21. The game will be played in Ann Arbor.
3:16
💉BREAKING: BGSU Athletics are now requiring all Athletes, Staff, and Coaches to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 15
“A university-wide vaccination plan will be forthcoming.” Director of Athletics, Bob Moosbrugger said in an email.
Interview with BGSU Chief Heath Officer tomorrow.
“A university-wide vaccination plan will be forthcoming.” Director of Athletics, Bob Moosbrugger said in an email.
Interview with BGSU Chief Heath Officer tomorrow.
3:50
UAA announces they’re reinstating their program for the 2022-2023 season.
They plan is to return to the ice in September of 2022 as an independent according to AD Greg Myford. He says they'd like to hire a coach sooner rather than later hoping to have one by the end of September. He says a hiring committee has been formed.
*** Thursday, September 2 ***
Drew Evans
12:04
Today, #BGSU shared our COVID-19 vaccination and exemption plans. Hear more from @Pres_Rogers as we move forward, together. 
*** Monday, September 13 ***
Drew Evans
3:56
$150 for a full season or $30/ month (same prices as last season). That ties Atlantic Hockey (who also utilizes Flo) as the most expensive streaming service in college hockey.
Will be interesting to see if the “investments” make that price worth it in the CCHA.
Will be interesting to see if the “investments” make that price worth it in the CCHA.
All-new 'CCHA TV' to feature upgraded experience this season after all #CCHA teams make significant investment into live productions.
📰 Details: ccha.com/cchatv
📰 Details: ccha.com/cchatv
5:07
In full disclosure one FloHockey sun gets you the CCHA, Atlantic Hockey, and the ECHL. The venn diagram of those fans is probably pretty small though.
5:07
In full disclosure one FloHockey sub gets you the CCHA, Atlantic Hockey, and the ECHL. The venn diagram of those fans is probably pretty small though.
*** Monday, September 20 ***
Drew Evans
9:05
BG’s exhibition at Michigan (10/2) has a start time. It’ll be a 7pm puck drop at Yost.
11:34
.@MavHockey picked to capture #MacNaughtonCup as #CCHA regular season champions in 2021-22 Preseason Poll.
📰 Details: ccha.com/poll2021
📰 Details: ccha.com/poll2021
12:33
Introducing the #CCHA Preseason All-Conference Team 😎 Look for these six to impress this season.
📰 Details: ccha.com/2021ccha
📰 Details: ccha.com/2021ccha
2:05
.@BGFalconHockey's Austen Swankler has been voted as the #CCHA Preseason Rookie of the Year. Recorded 45 points (18G, 27A) in 59 Major Junior games with Erie (OHL).
📰 Details: ccha.com/rookie-swankler
📰 Details: ccha.com/rookie-swankler
2:52
.@MavHockey's Nathan Smith has been voted as the #CCHA Preseason Player of the Year.
📰 Details: ccha.com/smith-poy
📰 Details: ccha.com/smith-poy
*** Tuesday, September 21 ***
Drew Evans
10:40
Ryan is covering the CCHA’s preseason media call today. Give him a follow for tidbits.
CCHA refs will be mic’d up this year. Should be a nice thing for fans
10:40
Lucia said CCHA staff and officials are fully vaccinated. Teams are vaccinated at a high rate
10:40
Postgame handshakes will also return
11:01
Langseth said majors and game misconducts will be the ruling on the ice during games. Then he and Lucia will determine if further discipline is needed
9:46
New Triple Deke post about Bowling Green’s CCHA Media Day @BGSUHockeySite thetripledeke.com/?p=175
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