NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The seventeenth-ranked Purple Eagles wrap up the year with a trip to Bowling Green, Ohio on Saturday, Dec. 29 for a non-conference match-up against the Falcons. The puck is scheduled to drop at 7:05 p.m.
How To Catch The Game
Niagara’s game versus Bowling Green will be broadcasted live on WJJL 1440 AM and PurpleEagles.com, with Steve Warzala on the call.
Last Time Out
The Purple Eagles closed out the first semester with a 2-2 draw against AHA opponent RIT on Dec. 12. After falling behind by a pair of goals midway through the contest, Niagara battled back with two, late second period tallies to knot the game. After a scoreless third period, the teams played into extra time, but neither could find the game-winner.
Sophomore
Isaac Kohls and junior
Patrick Divjak each contributed a goal, while goalie
Carsen Chubak pushed aside 19 Tiger shots to improve his record to 10-1-4 on the season.
Twelve-Game Unbeaten Streak
NU is currently on a 12-game unbeaten streak, dating back to a 3-3 draw over Michigan State on Oct. 20. Niagara currently holds the longest unbeaten streak in the nation. The team has gone 9-0-3 in its last 12 contests.
The 12-game unbeaten streak is the longest such streak for the Purps since last season, when NU had a seven-game unbeaten streak (7-0-0).
Scouting The Falcons
Bowling Green own a 3-10-4 overall record, and a 2-7-3 mark in CCHA play.
The Falcons’ offense is led by Ryan Carpenter (5-5-10) and Adam Berkle (3-6-9), while Dan DeSalvo has contributed 10 helpers and a tally to lead the team in points.
Goaltending duties has been split between Andrew Hammond and Tommy Burke. Hammond has earned the nod in net 12 games thus far, for a .901 save percentage and a 3.21 goals-against average.
Last Battle of the Birds
The Purps started the 2012-13 campaign with a battle against the Falcons (Oct. 6). NU came from behind in the final seconds of the contest to come out with a 2-2 draw.
Chris Lochner picked up the game-tying goal, while
Rocky Gruttadauria earned his first point as a Purple Eagle with the team’s initial tally.
Up Next for the Purps
Niagara starts the second half of the schedule with a bout against Air Force on Saturday, Jan. 5, before beginning a five-game roadtrip that includes two home series against AIT and Holy Cross.
Tickets for next Saturday’s contest are limited so contact the Niagara ticket office at 716-286-TIXX, visit
www.PurpleEagles.com/Tickets or by emailing
Ticket@PurpleEagles.com.
