Men's Ice Hockey

Weekend Preview: First Half Finale

The final seven games of the first-half take place this weekend, beginning with a Thursday-Friday series in Bemidji between the Beavers and Bowling Green. Lake Superior State visits Ferris State on Saturday for a single game, while Minnesota State and Augustana are on the road for a non-league series at Rensselaer and Alaska, respectively.
 
Five of this weekend's games will be available on CCHA TV, by visiting FloHockey, while the other two can be seen on ESPN+.
 
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Bowling Green (7-11-0; 5-5-0 CCHA — 15 PTS) at Bemidji State (6-10-0; 5-5-0 CCHA — 16 PTS)
Day/Time: Thursday (7:07pm ET) & Friday (7:07pm ET)
Video Stream: FloHockey
Radio: BSU 92.1 FM

Live Stats: Click Here
Game Notes: BGSU | BSU


The Falcons, who haven't lost on a Friday since November 10, head to Bemidji State for an important two-game series on Thursday and Friday. The Beavers, who can move into sole possession of first place in the CCHA with a sweep, are coming off a split with Lake Superior State last weekend. The Falcons, who earned their first sweep of the year over Ferris State last time out, own a 20-17-3 lead in the all-time series.


 

Minnesota State (7-7-2) vs. Rensselaer (2-10-1)
Day/Time: Friday (7pm ET) & Saturday (7pm ET)
Video Stream: ESPN+ (International)
Radio: MSU 1420 AM | RPI 91.5 FM
Live Stats: Click Here
Game Notes: MSU | RPI

The Mavericks fly east to battle Rensselaer out of ECAC Hockey for a two-game series on Friday and Saturday night. Minnesota State, which split a home-and-home series with St. Thomas last weekend, owns a 2-1-1 lead in the all-time series, which dates back to 2011. The teams split their inaugural meeting in Troy.

 

Lake Superior State (8-9-1; 5-6-1 CCHA — 15 PTS) at Ferris State (5-10-1; 3-7-0 CCHA — 8 PTS)
Day/Time: Saturday (5:07pm ET)
Video Stream: FloHockey
Radio: LSSU 99.5 FM | FSU 97.3 FM 
Live Stats: Click Here
Game Notes: LSSU | FSU

Ferris State hosts the Lakers for a single content on Saturday to close out the first-half schedule. Both teams are looking to regain momentum heading into the break, with the Bulldogs trying to climb back into the packed conference standings. Lake Superior State leads the all-time series 84-62-15.



 

Augustana (5-7-2) at Alaska (8-5-1)
Day/Time: Friday (10:07pm CT) and Saturday (10:07pm CT)
Video Stream: FloHockey
Radio: UAF 91.5 FM
Live Stats: Click Here
Game Notes: AU | UAF

The Vikings and Nanooks meet for the first time ever - but not the last time this year - this weekend in Fairbanks. A series crucial to Augustana's postseason outlook, they host Alaska in a return trip in early March at Midco Arena.