BOWLING GREEN — Bowling Green State University sophomore forward Austen Swankler was named the Hockey Commissioners Association national men’s player of the month for December on Wednesday.
Swankler joined former BGSU forward Max Johnson as the only players in program history to earn the HCA player of the month honor. Johnson, who tallied more than 100 career points in his college career, was recognized in October, 2018.
Swankler totaled six goals and nine assists in seven games last month for BGSU (10-12, 7-7 Central Collegiate Hockey Association). His 15 points were the most in the NCAA in December.