Bowling Green Falcon's Hockey has been a part of the university's athletic program since its inaugural season in 1977. The team initially played their home games at the Slater Family Ice Arena on B GSU's campus but eventually moved to the larger Ice Rink in downtown Bowling Green. Over the years, the Falcons have seen success on and off the ice, claiming five CCHA Tournament titles and one CCHA Regular Season title. Additionally, they have appeared in six NCAA Tournaments and reached as far as the Frozen Four in 1984. The Falcons have also produced numerous All-Americans throughout their history including Ray Montgomery, Rod Braceful, Todd Simon, Greg Day, Dan Kane, and Tyler Ludwig. Moreover, they claimed six straight CCHA Best Defensive Defenseman awards between 2002–2008 — four of which were gained by Andrew Nelson — an impressive feat that was never repeated prior or since. One of the most successful players to ever don a Falcon sweater is David Elsner who became B GSU's all-time leader in both points (197) and assists (132). Elsner was also the first BGSU player to win the CCHA Player of the Year award, as well as being named a Hobey Baker Finalist in 2002.
Even more impressive is that he accomplished this despite only playing three seasons from 1994–1997 due to injury threats from NHL teams if he stayed for more than three seasons according to NCAA eligibility rules. Elsner was named National Player of the Year after his junior season with 110 points which still stands today as a school record for single-season scoring. BGSU fans cheered for their beloved Falcons through many home games during its 44-year history with some memorable moments occurring within their barn including sweeping Michigan State University 4–0 at home during their second-round appearance in 1999’s NCAA Tournament as well as beating Northern Michigan University 2–1 during overtime on New Year’s Day 2004 in front of a sold-out crowd at Slater Family Ice Arena. Additionally, they won four consecutive outright CCHA Regular Season Titles under head coach Dennis Williams from 1993-1997 — earning him Big Ten Coach of the Year honors in 1995–1996 — before earning another one when he returned to coach them again from 2006-2009 after being fired by Ohio State where he had served as head coach since 2000–2001.
Though there have been some lean years over the past decade with only two winning records since 2010, Bowling Green Hockey will always be remembered fondly by fans for having established themselves amongst college hockey powers such as Minnesota Duluth and North Dakota — something few teams outside hockey powerhouses like Boston College or Wisconsin can claim to have accomplished throughout college hockey history. Fans have been able to share in the team’s success through a variety of ways, including attending home games at Doyt Perry Stadium and following the Falcons on social media. Whether you follow them for the great hockey or merely as a part of BGSU pride, one thing is clear: BGSU Falcons Hockey will always have a place in the hearts of its dedicated fans. With recruits and a renewed focus on success, this team shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Game Location: Slater Family Ice Arena in Bowling Green, Ohio. Rivalries: Ohio State Buckeyes, Miami Redhawks, Western Michigan Broncos, Northern Michigan Wildcats, Ferris State Bulldogs, Michigan Wolverines, Lake Superior Lakers, Alaska Nanooks, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Michigan State Spartans.
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