Drew Evans
9:30
Lakers made it interesting with a goal in the first minute of the third period. But the Falcons will meet the Beavers next weekend in the Semifinals.
FINAL: Bemidji State 3, Lake Superior State 1. Beavers advance to the WCHA semifinals and will host Bowling Green.
9:34
Games will be 8:07 Friday and 7:07 Saturday and Sunday (if necessary).
*** Wednesday, March 11 ***
Drew Evans
4:56
This includes all rounds of the Frozen Four tournament starting later this month.
NCAA President Mark Emmert statement on limiting attendance at NCAA events: on.ncaa.com/gabyq 
*** Thursday, March 12 ***
Drew Evans
12:13
WCHA will be issuing a statement tomorrow
Statement regarding #NCHCHockey Quarterfinal attendance this weekend
Games will now be streamed free on NCHC.tv
nchchockey.com/news_article/s…
Games will now be streamed free on NCHC.tv
nchchockey.com/news_article/s…
1:05
The WCHA has cancelled the remainder of the conference playoffs due to coronavirus concerns. This is effective immediately which means this weekend’s series against Bemidji State has been cancelled.
3:12
First and foremost: the right decision was made to cancel the rest of the league playoffs. With that said, assuming the NCAA follows suit I legitimately feel bad for Minnesota State. The Mavs had a legitimate chance at a special run in the Frozen Four.
3:14
And of course, I think BG was starting to get hot at the right time. I was getting ready to book travel to Mankato earlier this morning before the news broke.
*** Saturday, March 14 ***
Drew Evans
1:26
A year I will never forget. 
1:28
Teams expecting immediate eligibility for Beydoun might want to consider how Gavin Gould’s situation was handled.
Michigan Tech goalie Robbie Beydoun has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal sbncollegehockey.com/wcha/2020/3/14…
1:31
@BGSUHockeySite He's graduating this spring so it's an automatic thing.
3:36
We’ve received some of the documents dealing with the Ice Arena renovations. One of the earlier reports lists the total of all renovations, which would have added a second ice sheet, at $34 million.
*** Sunday, March 15 ***
Drew Evans
6:56
Challenging everybody out there to join me in this. If you're able, help those in need #coronakindness2020 
9:30
#COVID19 worries? You can perform many of the JFS county office functions you need at benefits.ohio.gov OR by calling 1-844-640-6446. #COVID19OhioReady 
*** Monday, March 16 ***
Drew Evans
1:06
Falcons had two players named to the All-WCHA Teams. Alec Rauhauser (1st team) and Connor Ford (3rd team) are representing BG.
*** Tuesday, March 17 ***
Drew Evans
12:11
It has been determined that it is in the best interest of our community and the public to CLOSE the Slater Family Ice Arena. We will be closed as of March 16, 2020 through our planned summer renovation.
Currently, opening day is scheduled for August 14, 2020.
Currently, opening day is scheduled for August 14, 2020.
4:04
Alec Rauhauser (@AlecRauhauser) was named the WCHA Defensive Player of the Year.
*** Wednesday, March 18 ***
Drew Evans
6:27
10 Teams Currently Returning Most Goals 20/21
1. UMD 112/114 (98.3%)
2. Harvard 109/116 (94)
3. DU 107/118 (90.7)
4. ASU 100/121 (82.6)
5. BGSU 96/119 (80.7)
6. UND 96/135 (71.1)
7. Minnesota 95/100 (95)
8. M. Tech 95/104 (91.3)
9. UMass 95/107 (88.8)
10. PC 94/102 (92.2)
1. UMD 112/114 (98.3%)
2. Harvard 109/116 (94)
3. DU 107/118 (90.7)
4. ASU 100/121 (82.6)
5. BGSU 96/119 (80.7)
6. UND 96/135 (71.1)
7. Minnesota 95/100 (95)
8. M. Tech 95/104 (91.3)
9. UMass 95/107 (88.8)
10. PC 94/102 (92.2)
6:37
For whatever it’s worth we’ve heard there aren’t expected to be any early departures. These things can change at anytime though.
BG should return:
Connor Ford (12-22-34)
Brandon Kruse (9-25-34) #VegasBorn
Cam Wright (20-7-27)
Alex Barber (11-16-27)
Max Johnson (6-19-25)
Taylor Schneider (8-13-21)
Among plenty of others twitter.com/JoeMeloni/stat…
Connor Ford (12-22-34)
Brandon Kruse (9-25-34) #VegasBorn
Cam Wright (20-7-27)
Alex Barber (11-16-27)
Max Johnson (6-19-25)
Taylor Schneider (8-13-21)
Among plenty of others twitter.com/JoeMeloni/stat…
*** Wednesday, March 25 ***
Drew Evans
10:05
Rauhauser joins Ryan Bernard in the @FlaPanthers system.
Bismarck native, Century grad Rauhauser earns NHL contract with Florida Panthers bismarcktribune.com/sports/hockey/… via @bistrib congrats @AlecRauhauser
10:07
Rauhauser joins Ryan Bednard in the @FlaPanthers system.
Bismarck native, Century grad Rauhauser earns NHL contract with Florida Panthers bismarcktribune.com/sports/hockey/… via @bistrib congrats @AlecRauhauser
*** Monday, March 30 ***
Drew Evans
6:29
Who’s your favorite college hockey player who wasn’t a star? Just a player on your team that you loved.
6:32
Personally, I always liked talking to both Bobby Shea and Mike Sullivan after games. Good sense of humor and insight.
Who’s your favorite college hockey player who wasn’t a star? Just a player on your team that you loved.
*** Friday, April 3 ***
Drew Evans
11:38
If Gould isn’t in the top five on the team for scoring I’ll be surprised. He’ll have better offensive weapons around him than he did at Tech.
Next year’s forward depth is the deepest it’s probably been in decades.
Next year’s forward depth is the deepest it’s probably been in decades.
Random offseason question for @BGSUHockeySite:
How do you see Gavin Gould fitting into the program during this upcoming season? He has 2 seasons of double digit goals to his name, and that would be good for roughly 4th/5th on the team by last year’s stats. Should we expect that?
How do you see Gavin Gould fitting into the program during this upcoming season? He has 2 seasons of double digit goals to his name, and that would be good for roughly 4th/5th on the team by last year’s stats. Should we expect that?
*** Saturday, April 4 ***
Drew Evans
12:11
As we continue our shelter in place lets talk about teams. What was your favorite Falcon squad?
For Drew it was the 2011-2012 squad who advanced to the Joe. Won five league games all year then took Michigan to double OT in the semifinals.
For Drew it was the 2011-2012 squad who advanced to the Joe. Won five league games all year then took Michigan to double OT in the semifinals.
*** Thursday, April 9 ***
Drew Evans
5:23
Tomas Sholl of the @Steelheads named 2019-20 @WarriorHockey #ECHL Goaltender of the Year
echl.com/news/2020/4/id…
echl.com/news/2020/4/id…
*** Friday, April 10 ***
Drew Evans
5:26
A massive loss for college hockey journalism but a huge gain for the new employer. Congrats Freddy!
I put this on Facebook earlier this week but should probably post it here, too: I'm down to my last week at the Freep, but I promise to keep up the puckato witticisms and not be a stranger to college hockey: 
*** Saturday, April 11 ***
Drew Evans
11:15
Alec Rauhauser was named an All-American for the second time in his Falcon hockey career. His AHCA West Second-Team honor makes him only the third Falcon to be named an All-American twice (Hills and Kruzich). Rauhauser earned his first honor in 2018.
11:16
Alec Rauhauser was named an All-American for the second time in his Falcon hockey career. His AHCA West Second-Team honor makes him only the fourth Falcon to be named an All-American twice (Hills, Emerson, Kruzich).
Rauhauser earned his first honor in 2017-2018.
Rauhauser earned his first honor in 2017-2018.
*** Monday, April 13 ***
Drew Evans
12:31
This is purely speculative and obviously there’s bigger issues in the world right now. But missing a season of football at BGSU would be devastating to the athletic department’s budget. The “pay day” nonleague games sometimes account for over 10% of the budget.
12:33
No one knows how things will look in a month let alone in the fall. But it’s not outside the realm of possibilities that athletics won’t happen during the 2020-2021 academic years without a vaccine for COVID-19.
12:34
Depending on how far testing will have come by the fall it is possible that games could be played without fans.
12:37
Also a concern. One of the reasons they. Can justify athletics being included in student fees is admission to events being included. If fans aren’t allowed how can you justify the fees?
@BGSUHockeySite TBH, I’m more worried about potential enrollment decline at the school. A much larger % of athletic dept revenue comes from direct institutional support (ex., student fees), so a significant enrollment decline would be devastating.
12:41
@BGSUHockeySite As I've stated, this is their only hope to playing this year, so they better get cracking on solutions. There's no chance fans are allowed in the fall. Correct that this might devastate a lot of places, if they can't hang on for a year or two that way
7:34
Congrats to @BGFalconHockey Alum @Dwilliamshockey #FalconProud
Congrats to my brother @Dwilliamshockey on being selected as the @TheWHL Western Conference Coach Of The Year. I couldn’t be happier or more proud of your success! A well deserved recognition for the hard work and effort of the @WHLsilvertips staff @louis_mass @Lysyj11 
*** Saturday, April 25 ***
Drew Evans
4:58
A scenario that has been debated in recent years is that most of the MAC football programs could eye a move to FCS to save money. Have to imagine those discussions will be amplified in today’s economic environment.
*** Thursday, April 30 ***
Drew Evans
5:25
This one comes out of nowhere. Have to imagine Atlantic Hockey is the most likely landing spot for LIU.
Long Island University Announces Men’s D-I Hockey Program sbncollegehockey.com/2020/4/30/2124…
*** Friday, May 1 ***
Drew Evans
12:41
An update on BGSU’s financial situation as it relates to athletics. One correction for the story though is that to be classified as NCAA Division 1 schools must sponsor at least 14 teams, not 16. ncaa.org/about/who-we-a…
News: Nothing set in stone yet, but BGSU is targeting a 10% reduction to its auxiliary budgets, which includes sports. The FY19 athletics budget was about $26 mil. toledoblade.com/sports/bgsu/20…
7:08
(Assuming a drop down to FCS is in the cards. 16 is required for FBS teams must leagues have petitioned the NCAA for waivers of that).
7:10
(Assuming a drop down to FCS is in the cards. 16 is required for FBS teams though some leagues have petitioned the NCAA for waivers of that).
*** Wednesday, May 6 ***
Drew Evans
12:03
Take with a heavy dose of salt as there’s
The 2020-21 @WCHA_MHockey league schedule is out❗️
📰 bit.ly/3cb3Lg2
#WeAreWCHA | #TraditionStartsHere
📰 bit.ly/3cb3Lg2
#WeAreWCHA | #TraditionStartsHere
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