File. BGSU head trainer Ty Eigner seems on right through a game.
J.D. Pooley | Sentinel-Tribune
Tonight’s exhibition hockey game between Bowling Green State University and Adrian on the Slater Family Ice Arena has been canceled because of accidents.
The Falcons didn’t have an additional skater of their final game with Western Michigan, indicating there weren’t sufficient wholesome gamers to skate.
Eigner mentioned his gamers wanted relaxation after taking part in six video games in 14 days.
“We were banged up,” mentioned BGSU trainer Ty Eigner. “When we practiced, we had 11 skaters out of our usual 28.”
Eigner reached out Adrian trainer Adam Krug to provide an explanation for the location.
“I told him about our injury situation and he said he understood,” Eigner mentioned. “It’s unfortunate because they were excited about it.”
Although there is not any Falcon hockey this week, Eigner remains to be getting ready his crew for the collection in opposition to Minnesota State on Oct. 28 and 29.
The No. 2-ranked Mavericks will end up to be a hard opponent for Bowling Green, as Minnesota State’s heavy offense led them to the Frozen Four final season.
Eigner mentioned that the important thing to good fortune on this collection shall be protection and wholesome our bodies.
“Our focus moving forward here is trying to get guys healthy and playing better in our own defensive zone,” he mentioned.
The Falcons’ defensive zone has been a focal point for the reason that get started of the season. Zone access problems and asymmetric shot counts have pressured the gamers to decide to a extra defensive game.
This tactic used to be noticed within the final collection in opposition to Western Michigan. The Broncos had 30-plus pictures in each and every game to stay the BG netminders busy.
Eigner additionally commented at the $5.75 million improve coming to the Slater Family Ice Arena.
The information on renovations for the world used to be dropped on Oct. 14. Construction will get started within the spring to give a boost to the present construction techniques, lifestyles protection, accessibility and day-to-day serve as, together with upgrades to the locker rooms and restroom renovations.
It additionally comprises the advent of a brand new mezzanine at the south finish of the primary rink to incorporate non-public suites, concessions, a membership room, further spectator seating, and the addition of a 1,000-square-foot foyer on the west primary front.
The newly renovated primary front will spotlight achievements, growing alternatives for trophy presentations and inspire long run enlargement.
Although the “Madhouse on Mercer” holds 50-plus years of historical past, Eigner mentioned that the renovations will fortify the world for each gamers and lovers.
“It’ll really complete the building for in-game experience for our fans, players and other people that use the facility,” he mentioned. “For what is already a really good atmosphere, we think it’ll enhance in even more. We also want to thank Scott Slater and his family for the gift that made this project possible.”
The enviornment opened in 1967 and used to be named for the Slater Family in 2017, after receiving a sequence of facility upgrades starting in 2008.
Moody Nolan, Columbus, will lead the following section within the renovation of the world.