BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Central Collegiate Hockey Association has recognized four student-athletes as its Players of the Month for the month of December. Bowling Green's Austen Swankler was named CCHA Forward of the Month after registering six goals and nine assists for 15 points, leading the conference in all three categories. The sophomore scored in each game he played, extending his scoring streak to 12 games. In this span, he has nine goals and 12 assists for 21 points. Entering 2023, Swankler leads the conference and ranks fourth in the country in goals (14) and points (28).