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![Ohio University Bobcat defense Spencer Schons, 16, skates after the puck while playing against the Niagara University Purple Eagles, in Athens, Ohio, on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. Niagara University went on to win 4-3 in overtime. [Joseph Scheller | WOUB]](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20212104_Hockey_OUVSNiagara_0989-e1642275135290-900x422.jpg)
Third period goals propel Liberty past Ohio
By: Alex Michalec
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — On one of the last home games of the year for the Ohio men’s hockey team, they suffered a close loss against the Liberty Flames. The team fought to the end of the 60 minutes but unfortunately fell short of their goal. Even though goals by JT Schimizzi and John McLaughlin… Read More

Ohio Bobcats Hockey Wows Bird Arena In Impressive Blowout
By: Curtis Feder
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Ohio hockey team put together an outstanding opening weekend, starting the season with two dominant victories on their home ice against the John Carroll Blue Streaks. In their season opener Friday night, the Bobcats started their 2021-22 season campaign sizzling hot with an 8-1 victory, with five goals scored in… Read More

Bobcats Hockey Holds Green & White Scrimmage Ahead Of 2021-22 Season
By: Adam Schlosser
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — There were fans back in Bird Arena for the first time in two years on Saturday night for the Ohio Bobcats Hockey Green and White Scrimmage. Up to 50-percent capacity, or approximately 500 fans, were allowed inside to watch the Bobcats. “We missed the fans,” new head coach Lionel Mauron said. “They… Read More

Ohio Bobcats Hockey: Ohio Avoids Opening Round Upset Thanks to Craddick’s Game-Winner
By: Zach Paquette
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Ohio’s opening round of the ACHA National Tournament looked to be all wrapped up thanks to a goal by Nick Erker to make the score 4-2 with 6:31 left in the game, but the Missouri State Ice Bears didn’t go down quietly. Two goals in 90 seconds by Alex Rubin and Josh Bell knotted things… Read More

Ohio Bobcats Hockey: No Mercy for Mercyhurst as Bobcats Pounce All Over Lakers Early
By: Jacob Murray
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — This Tuesday afternoon can be summed up in only the first period of this game alone. Only 26 seconds into the period, a goal by sophomore JT Schmizzi opened the scoring in the game. Then, only 34 seconds later, a second goal this time by Aiden Grieco made it 2-0, not… Read More

Ohio Bobcats Hockey: Ohio Hands Undefeated Lindenwood First Loss of the Season
By: Jacob Murray
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — The odds were stacked against the Ohio Bobcats this Friday night. Coming in with only one victory on the season, with the undefeated Lindenwood Lions coming into Bird Arena. They needed to be at their very best, and they rode the momentum that their goalie gave them, and they pulled off… Read More

Ohio Bobcats Hockey: Ohio Shows Signs of Improvement, Not Enough to Overcome Liberty
By: Joe Collins
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — On the eve of Hockey Day in America, the Ohio Bobcats hockey club team played a Saturday matinee at Bird Arena in Athens against a team they’ve become quite familiar with this season, six times in fact, the Liberty Flames. Just like the previous five matchups with the Flames (8-3), the… Read More

Ohio Bobcats Hockey: Turnovers and Missed Opportunities Prove to be Costly for Ohio, Scoring Troubles Continue
By: Zach Paquette
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Ohio came out energized Friday night as they played host to Liberty, getting on the board first 15 minutes into the game, but not even three minutes later, Liberty got the equalizer, the momentum, and eventually the game as they would go on to score three more goals and win 4-1…. Read More

Ohio Bobcats Hockey: Ohio Falls to Adrian, now 1-6-0 on Season
By: Zach Paquette
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – After a week off, the Ohio Bobcats Hockey team returned to action Friday night, against a familiar foe in the Adrian Bulldogs. Last week, Ohio notched its first win of the season against the Bulldogs, and on Friday night, Adrian avenged last week’s loss with a 5-2 win over Ohio thanks… Read More

Ohio Hockey: Bobcats Blanked by Liberty on Tuesday, 2-0
By: Chloe Workman
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In what is usually a packed arena has now become empty as the Bobcats take on their opening series in Bird Arena. A complete change of pace for the squad as the only sounds coming through the arena was the loud speaker and the sticks hitting the ice. The Bobcats (0-4)… Read More

Ohio Hockey: Bobcats Lose Home Opener, Continue to Search for First Win of Season
By: Zach Paquette
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The Ohio Bobcats hockey team looked to bring home victory number one on the year as they played in their home opener at Bird Arena against the Liberty Flames on Monday night, but a hard-fought effort left them just short when the final horn sounded as Liberty hung on to win… Read More

Ohio Hockey: Cole Bell Picked as New Bobcats’ Head Coach
By: Taylor Jedrzejek
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ATHENS, OH — Following a coaching search of newly two months, the Ohio hockey team has found their new head coach. Former University of Jamestown head coach Cole Bell will take over as the Bobcats’ 14th head coach in the program’s history. “I am very excited to join the Ohio University community and lead the… Read More

Ohio Hockey: Bobcats Show Aggressive Side In Win Over Robert Morris
By: Ben Wielgopolski
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The Ohio hockey team looked to add to their 9-2 record against the Robert Morris Illinois Eagles. The Eagles were quick to defend from the start of the game, but that changed as time went on. The Bobcats held on and came away with a 3-1 win over Robert Morris Friday night. The first period… Read More

Ohio Hockey: Smith’s Incredible Performance Not Enough; Ohio Splits Weekend Series Against Davenport
By: Zach Paquette
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With the game on the line in overtime, Ohio goaltender Jimmy Smith had to put the team on his back to weather the Davenport offensive storm in the series finale between the two teams. The Bobcats relied heavily on Smith during their Saturday night game as the sellout crowd of Bird Arena watched in amazement… Read More