With the departure of Ryan Bednard, Bowling Green hockey lost a goalie with a goals against average (2.06) and a save percentage (.918) that rank first and second, respectively, in the program’s history. Promoting a new face to the same role this year can raise questions.
Eric Dop feels he’s answered those questions.
In five straight games this season, the Lewis Center, Ohio native has fought through the pressure of being named the program’s new starting goaltender and capped off a strong weekend against 18th ranked Western Michigan with a 37-save performance and a 2-1 overtime win.