No. 9 Ohio is back to facing top 10 opponents this week when it hosts No. 7 Stony Brook.
The Bobcats have to focus on going from defense to offense quickly and efficiently against a team like Stony Brook. This area is going to be where the game is won or lost. If the Bobcats can handle the pressure, they can get quality shots on goaltenders with subpar stats.
“They are pretty good and pretty structured on the forecheck,” coach Cole Bell said. “There are some openings, but we have to make sure we are being responsible with the puck to take advantage of that.”
Game information
Opponent: Stony Brook
Puck drop: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Bird Arena
How to watch: Bobcat Productions presents Ohio Hockey
Meet the Opponent
Top point scorers
No. 91 Dustin Rinaldo (16 goals, 15 assists)
No. 88 Joseph Selvin (Eight goals, 18 assists)
No. 15 Nick Belger (13 goals, nine assists)
Goalie play
No. 72 Richard Shipman (10-4, .888 save percentage, 3.88 goals-against average )
No. 29 Sean Keating (5-2, .920 save percentage, 2.40 goals-against average, 1 shutout)
No. 70 Robert Lockwood (1-2, .898 save percentage, 3.73 goals-against average, 1 shutout)
Penalty minutes
No. 15 Nick Belger (32)
No. 72 Richard Shipman (31)
No. 11 Charles Peck (27)
Last matchup
Ohio and Stony Brook last meet up on Oct. 20th and 21st of 2017. Both games went past regulation as the two teams split the series. The Bobcats won the Friday night game 5-4. The Seawolves won the second game 3-2.
Injury Report
Zach Curry may return to the ice for practice by the end of February. He is currently in physical therapy after his hernia surgery over winter break.
Jackson Chilberg is still out with a concussion.
