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Hockey Bulls scheduled for challenging games with Ohio by Michael Zweig Spectrum Staff Writer The undefeated hockey Bulls have gone on a rather distant road trip to Ohio State University. This weekend marks the first time Buffalo will ever encounter this school, as two games have been scheduled, one tonight and one tomorrow. Without a doubt, Ohio represents the most severe test for Buffalo this season. Although these contests are not part of Division II play, a good showing would greatly aid Buffalo’s overall advancement in hockey. Buffalo will play them twice more at home next semester, assuring the Bulls of an equal opportunity to prove themselves against this dub. Ohio State is part of the Central Collegiate Division along with Ohio University, St. Louis and Bowling Green. Coach Ed Wright has indicated that they are “on par with the Division I teams.” Ohio seems to be particularly tough at home. After bowing twice at St. Louis, a coming team in the nation, they returned home to whip them twice. This' year’s record stands at 5-2 continuing last year’s impressive 21-9 performance. The fact that Ohio State is undefeated at home only makes the prospect of a Bull victory all the more sweeter. John Stranges Great expectations Ohio’s strength lies in their experience and consequently, solid positional play. Ohio Coach Dave Chambers boasts two All-American candidates in center Ray Myers, a sophomore and defenseman Eldon Simpson, a senior. Ohio’s great expectations this year also ride with their 13 seniors, compared to Buffalo’s seven. If you can imagine some of our younger players in a couple of years, such as John Stranges whose moves and puck control have already opened many an eye and dropped many a jaw, you may then realize Ohio State’s capabilities. Coach Wright looks for “a rough and tough game, characterized by the western style of play.” If the referees are a bit more tolerant than what we’ve seen so far, perhaps the Bulls at least won’t have to battle the penalty box. Intra-city rivalry The services of Les Teplicky, who would ably fill in a weakened defense with his presence, are in question. He has been hampered by a leg injury. It would be no surprise to see flashy Russell French in the nets for one game, although the more experienced Mike Dunn will likely get the call tonight. The Bulls will have to receive additional scoring punch from their no. 1 line of Newman, Beaver and Nicholson if they are to win. Thus far, the scoring has been fairly well balanced, the center icemen of each line, Newman, Dolmage and Stranges drawing particular attention. All considered, Buffalo looks to be a slight underdog this weekend. However, if the Bulls play to their potential, nobody can embarrass them. The key is the ‘if.’ Matmen smother Bengals by Dave Geringcr Spectrum Staff Writer take his opponent, Charley Catalano, down to the mat. Catalano was quickly pinned in just one minute, 24 seconds. Marcello’s victory, anticlimactic as far as the result of the match was concerned, gave the Bulls a 42-0 lead after the first eight bouts. College and an ex-(eammate of quite a few of the Bulls. In the wake of their last win, the Bulls are left with seven starters who are still undeafeated. This fact impressed State’s I S8-lb. wrestler, Tim Dunmyer, who stated, “the Bulls are one of the best teams that I’ve seen this year. We lost to Brockport by the same score. The Brockport-Buffalo match should be an excellent one.” The Bulls will meet the Golden Eagles at Clark Gymnasium on Jan. IS. The Bulls, after settling their crosstown rivalry for another year, will journey Saturday to coach Ed Michael’s hometown, Ithaca, to / meet the Ithaca Bombers. What can be done to stop an avalanche? The wrestling Bulls’ opponents are faced with that problem. The Bulls stormed to a 4-0 record Wednesday night as they buried crosstown rival Buffalo State, 51-0. it was the Bulls' most lopsided victory of the season. Quick Buffalo start The Bulls began with a rush as their first three wrestlers all won by a fall. Ken Bernatz, starting at 118 lbs, pinned his opponent, Joe Gustaferro, in the second period. Two more pins gave the Bulls a quick 18-0 lead which they never relinquished. Ted Lawson’s victory in the fifth match gave the matmen a 27-0 lead, which clinched the match at that point, since the Bengals did not suit up a heavyweight. Lawson defeated State* captain Roger Wolfe, a transfer from Coming Community Ex-Bull star and current assistant coach Scott Stever summed it up when he said; \Buffalo State has a young team, just a step below us, but they weren’t in our class tonight.” The Bengals certainly weren’t in the Bulls’ class as Buffalo scored seven victories by pin. The distinction of notching the quickest pin of the night went to Buffalo’s 1774b. starter, Fred Marcello. Marcello, who transferred to Buffalo this year, used the fireman’s carry to Following the Ithaca match, the Bulls will Face their sternest test of the First half of the season as they conclude their homestand against powerful Lock Haven on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 18. UUAB (Union Board)* Ticket Office * University Travel * Craft Ce * Undercurrent * Friday, December 10,1971. The Spectrum . Page twenty-one
