Eric Boggs
The No. 15 Ohio State men’s hockey team continued its impressive season, extending its record to 7-0-1 with a 6-2 victory over Lake Superior State on Saturday night at Value City Arena. A week after sweeping Bowling Green on the road, the Buckeyes returned to Columbus to handle the Lakers with a dominating offensive and defensive performance.
Weekend Recap: Bowling Green Sweep Last weekend, Ohio State took on Bowling Green in a two-game series, securing a 3-1 win in Columbus on Friday and shutting out the Falcons 2-0 on Saturday in Bowling Green. The Buckeyes’ defense was stellar, allowing just one goal across both games. Goaltender Kristoffer Eberly recorded his first career shutout in the second game, making 22 saves. Forward Gunnarwolfe Fontaine added a milestone, reaching the 100-point mark in his collegiate career with an assist on a power-play goal by Davis Burnside. Coach Steve Rohlik praised his team’s resilience, noting their defensive strength in a challenging environment.
Dominant Series Against Lake Superior State Ohio State’s momentum carried into this weekend’s series against Lake Superior State, where the Buckeyes outscored the Lakers 15-5 across two games. On Friday, Ohio State opened the series with a 9-3 victory, scoring five unanswered goals in the third period. Sam Deckhut and Nathan Lewis led the charge, each recording three-point nights. The Buckeyes outshot the Lakers 49-17, with goalie Logan Terness making 14 saves for Ohio State.
In Saturday’s rematch, Ohio State secured a 6-2 victory. The Buckeyes opened the scoring early with a backhand goal by Ryan Gordon and didn’t look back, leading 5-0 by the end of the second period. Riley Thompson led the team with four points, including three assists, while Davis Burnside posted a three-point night. Jake Rozzi notched his first collegiate goal and assist in the win.
Defensive and Offensive Highlights Ohio State showcased its depth, with contributions from multiple players across the lineup. Gunnarwolfe Fontaine and Riley Thompson each had two-point outings, and William Smith netted his first goal of the season. Defensively, Ohio State held Lake Superior State to just 33 shots over both games. The Buckeyes’ goaltending duo of Eberly and Terness split duties, each allowing just one goal in their respective appearances.
This season, Ohio State’s defense has been exceptional, allowing just 1.63 goals per game and never conceding more than three in a single outing. Their penalty kill has been equally effective, going 16-for-18 so far.
Looking Ahead Ohio State’s balanced offensive attack and stout defense have propelled them to an undefeated start, and the team will look to build on this momentum as they continue their season.
