BOWLING GREEN, Ohio | The University of Alabama in Huntsville hockey team slipped in the WCHA series finale on Saturday at Bowling Green by a 3-1 final at Slater Family Ice Arena. UAH dips to 6-10-2 (5-5-2 WCHA), while BGSU improves to 8-5-6 (7-2-5 WHCA).
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Turning Point
- Bowling Green took the edge with two goals in the first period by Alex Rauhauser and Connor McDonald on the way to the 3-1 win for the Falcons on Saturday.
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Scoring Breakdown
- Bowling Green took the first lead on an unassisted tally by Rauhauser at 8:44 of the opening frame which was extended by McDonald to a 2-0 advantage for the hosts.
- After 12 minutes of scoreless play in the second period, Stephen Baylis pushed the Falcons lead to 3-0 on a power-play tally at 12:52.
- Junior
Tyler Poulsen ended BGSU's shutout bid in the third period at 4:19 with his fourth goal of the season. Poulsen was assisted by freshman
Levi Wunder and
Cam Knight on the play.
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Inside the Box Score
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Jordan Uhelski took the loss in goal to dip his season record to 6-7-2, despite a 39-save performance that included a game-high 16 stops in the second period.
- The Chargers were credited with 12 shots on goal, led by
Austin Beaulieu,
Brandon Parker and
Josh Kestner with two shots on target apiece.
- UAH held BGSU to one goal in four power-play chances,
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Noteworthy
- Poulsen has totaled at least one point in six of the past nine games.
- Uhelski has totaled 35 or more saves in three games.
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Next Time Out
- UAH continues its road trip in Mankato, Minnesota, next Friday and Saturday against Minnesota State.
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