Bowling Green opens CCHA play with a two-game series at Lake Superior State on Friday and Saturday, with both games starting at 7:07 p.m. Saturday’s matchup will be the teams’ 200th meeting. The Falcons enter with the all-time series lead and several players among the conference’s top scorers, while Lake Superior State looks to build on its recent win over BGSU.

By the Numbers
  • All-time series: Bowling Green leads 103-82-13.
  • Saturday marks the teams’ 200th meeting.
  • Tyler Hotson has 6 points (4 goals, 2 assists) during a 5-game point streak.
  • BGSU’s penalty kill is 95.8% (1 goal allowed in 24 chances); its power play is 21.4% (6 goals in 28 chances).
Yes, But

Bowling Green holds the historical edge, but Lake Superior State won the teams’ most recent meeting. The Lakers have also shown resilience this season, responding to a tie or loss in the first game of each series by winning the second.

State of Play
  • Both teams begin conference play this weekend; Lake Superior State also opens its home schedule.
  • BGSU has won its conference opener in each of the past two seasons and is seeking a third straight opening win.
  • The teams combine to feature six of the CCHA’s top seven point producers so far this season.
What’s Next

After the series, Bowling Green has the final weekend of October off before hosting Bemidji State in November. Lake Superior State returns to the road next weekend.

Bottom Line

Bowling Green’s strong early special teams and scoring leaders give it momentum, but the rivalry’s milestone weekend comes with a clear test: contain a Lake Superior State team that has repeatedly finished its series strong.