BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) released the results of the preseason coaches' poll, with the Bowling Green Falcons being selected fifth. Freshman forward Austen Swankler was tabbed Preseason Rookie of the Year.
Swankler most recently played for the Erie Otters of the OHL, scoring 45 points (18 goals, 27 assists) in 59 games. He has also played for the Sioux Fall Stampede of the USHL. The North Huntingdon, Pa., native helped the Stampede win the 2019 USHL Clark Cup.
The Falcons will join seven other schools in the reestablished CCHA, which will be active for the first time since 2013.