The Bulldogs concluded their first semester play with 2 losses in a home and home series against Purdue University (3-2, 7-2) to notch a 3-6 start heading into the holiday break. The Dawgs found victories against Xavier University (2) as well as an overtime thriller against Eastern Kentucky University.
Forward Kyle Kortebein in action against Notre Dame
The senior leadership from forward Kyle Kortebein has been apparent thus far in the season, who leads the team in scoring with 6 goals and 3 assists for a total of 9 points. Freshmen Riley Rentz has been a major contribution offensively as well for the Dawgs. Rentz ties Kortebein in points with 5 goals and 4 assists.
Forward Riley Rentz in action against Notre Dame
Looking forward, the hockey team is excited to return 2 important players from last years team who have been abroad during the first semester of school. Juniors Patrick Connelly and Eric Gentry were 1 and 2 in scoring for last years team, where Connelly scored 7 goals with 5 assists in 11 games played, and Gentry with 3 goals and 7 assists in 10 games played.
Forward Patrick Connelly returns to ice with hopes of sparking offense
The Dawgs open up the semester on the road against Xavier University on January 14th.
