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Climbing Wall Popular During Welcome Week

As part of Welcome Week at BGSU, Recreation and Wellness’ Outdoors Program hosted free climbs on the climbing wall at the Student Recreation Center (SRC) from August 24 through September 3. The turnout during the free climb period was exceptional.

“Usually the first two weeks are good, because it’s free,” said student manager Adie Heyne, “but we’re trying to increase membership.”

Student interest was high, and many students came back multiple times. Freshmen Vince D’Ettorre and Greg Stanley each made their fifth visit as of Monday, August 31. Additionally, Ashley Medwig and Bri Behringer, also freshmen, made their second visits.

“Every time you go, the better you get,” stated Stanley, “and the more challenges open up.”

The thrill of climbing 35 feet up the wall was also a factor that drew students back for multiple visits.

“My least favorite part is the height,” admitted Medwig, “but it’s also my favorite part since we can’t die.”

“I like the adrenaline rush,” added Behringer.

While none of the students interviewed had any prior climbing experiences, all indicated plans of purchasing a membership.

After the initial two week period of free climbs, memberships and day passes can be purchased for the climbing wall. For students and SRC members, a day pass costs $3, a semester pass is $25 and a year membership is $45. Shoes can also be rented by purchasing a $10 card good for 10 shoe rentals. Memberships are also available for non-members. Adult memberships are $45 for the semester and $75 annually, and child memberships cost $35 for the semester and $60 annually.

“It’s a friendly environment, it’s fun, we bring our own music,” explained Heyne, “and it’s a pretty good work out.”

Summer Slo-Puck 2009: Week 8

The Summer Slo-Puck regular season concluded on August 10th with Fremont Ross playing D’Brickashaw and Ice Wolves facing Ross Alumni. The first game was well played by both teams. Fremont Ross scored with 4:10 and 1:46 remaining in the third period to win 9-7 and secure second place in the standings. Tyler Jarosz led Fremont Ross with 5 goals and 2 assists. Adam Hoffman added 3 goals and 4 assists. Ryan Whitson had 3 goals and 2 assists for D’Brickashaw.
In the second game Ross Alumni dominated most of the game and came away with a 9-3 victory to complete an undefeated season and claim the top seed in the playoffs. Mike Smith led the way with 5 goals and an assist. Trey Rishel had a goal and an assist for Ice Wolves.

Final Standings
1) Ross Alumni 8-0
2) Fremont Ross 4-4
3) Ice Wolves 2-6*
4) D’Brickashaw 2-6*

*-D’Brickashaw and Ice Wolves tied with a 2-6 record. The first tiebreaker was the team’s head to head record, which was also tied 1-1. The second tiebreaker was the goal difference in head to head games. In the two games the teams played against each other, Ice Wolves had a total of 19 goals, while D’Brickashaw had a total of 13 goals; therefore Ice Wolves are the #3 seed.
Semi-Finals Schedule
8/17
8:00 PM – #2 Fremont Ross vs. #3 Ice Wolves
9:30 PM – #1 Ross Alumni vs. #4 D’Brickashaw

2009 Summer Slo-Puck: Week 7

Week seven of Summer Slo-Puck saw a rematch of the previous week’s games with Fremont Ross taking on the Ice Wolves and Ross Alumni. In the first game Fremont Ross avenged last week’s loss with a convincing 10-3 over the Ice Wolves. Tyler Jarosz led the way with four goals and one assist. Chad Channing added two goals and three assists. Trey Rishel scored two goals for Ice Wolves.
In the second game Ross Alumni got off to a slow start but dominated the second and third periods to win 12-2 via the mercy rule over D’Brickashaw. Trevor Langel had four goals and three assists for Ross Alumni. Mike Smith had three goals and five assists. Adam Hoffman added three goals and four assists. Julius Thomas had two assists for team D’Brickashaw.

Week Seven Standings
1) Ross Alumni 7-0
2) Fremont Ross 3-4
3) D’Brickashaw 2-5
Ice Wolves 2-5

2009 Summer Slo-Puck: Week 6

Week six of Summer Slo-Puck featured two very exciting games that were each decided by only one goal. In the first game, Ice Wolves edged Fremont Ross 9-8 to move into a tie for second place. Ethan Binger led the Ice Wolves with three goals and an assist while Chad Channing also added a hat trick. Cody Duncan scored three goals for Fremont Ross.
In the second game Ross Alumni beat D’Brickashaw 5-4 on a late third period goal. Chad Channing led Ross Alumni with two goals and two assists. Mike Smith added a goal and two assists. Ryan Whitson scored three goals for D’Brickashaw. Kyle Miklas and Matt Hershey each played well in net.

Week Six Standings
1) Ross Alumni 6-0-0
2) Fremont Ross 2-4-0
D’Brickashaw 2-4-0
Ice Wolves 2-4-0

Summer Slo-Puck 2009: Week 5

The fifth week of Summer Slo-Puck hockey took place on Monday, July 20. In the first game Ross Alumni took on Fremont Ross. The game got off to an interesting start as Fremont Ross played the first minute and a half without a goalie. They didn’t give up any goals with the empty net and the game was evenly matched the whole way through. Ross Alumni scored a pair of power play goals less than a minute apart midway through the third to take a 6-5 lead and added an insurance goal with 50 seconds left to get a 7-5 victory and remain undefeated. Kris Cantrell scored a pair of goals including the game winner for Ross Alumni. Dan Brainerd led Fremont Ross with two goals.
The second game of the night between D’Brickashaw and Ice Wolves featured plenty of offense. The game was evenly matched through the first two periods, but the Ice Wolves wore down team D’Brickashaw, scoring six goals in the third to pull away for a 14-7 win. Alex Binger and Andy Hess led the Ice Wolves offense. Ryan Whitson led D’Brickashaw with 4 goals and 2 assists.

Week 5 Standings
1) Ross Alumni 5-0-0
2) Fremont Ross 2-3-0
D’Brickashaw 2-3-0
4) Ice Wolves 1-4-0