Coral Springs, FL- The Bulls headed to Florida Atlantic University’s home rink on Friday, November 19th for the first time this season and were looking to keep their win streak going for their two-game series for the weekend.

The first period started off slow with the puck being turned over in the neutral zone and both teams going back and forth between their offensive zones. About halfway through the first, USF’s #24 Zach Parker was able to slide the puck past FAU’s goalie and get the Bulls pumped up. With just under two minutes to go, the Owls were able to tie up the game.

Coming into the second period, the first half was the same as the first period as both teams were trying to make a play and make the game a one goal difference again. FAU was able to get the puck to the back of the net to make the game 2-1 with just under ten minutes to go. USF’s #18 Joseph Temoyan was called for hooking with 1:41 remaining, and with the Owls on the one-man advantage, they were able to bring the score to 3-1.

Going into the third period, the Owls took off and added two more goals to the board with USF’s #12 Trevor Woodall adding the Bulls’ final goal of the night. With the Owls pulling away from the Bulls, FAU was able to end the night 8-2. USF’s goalie #31 Matthew Richard stopped 25 of 33 shots for the night. FAU had some good plays out in front of the net, but USF just wasn’t ready for the energy the Owls brought to the ice.

Coral Springs, FL- The Bulls were looking to split the weekend with the Owls for their second match-up on Saturday, November 20th at the Florida Panthers IceDen.

The Owls started off strong with a goal twenty seconds into the first period, and adding another to the board with 14:17 remaining. With possession going back and forth on the ice, the Bulls were able to take control of the puck and make the game a one goal difference from #11 Kevin Holman. FAU was called for a major penalty for checking from behind, and with just twenty-four seconds left in the first, #28 Alexander Rhoads was able to tie up the game.

The second period was slower with penalties being called on the Owls, giving USF the one-man advantage. Although USF wasn’t able to get a power play goal, #13 Kelly Barlett was still able to find the puck to the back of the net and give the Bulls a 3-2 lead over the Owls. Both teams were fighting to keep the puck in their offensive zone, and FAU was able to find an opening and tie the game with three apiece.

Going into the third, both teams were on the edge of their seat. USF’s #26 Dylan Hultberg was called for unsportsmanlike conduct just under halfway through the period, and USF was on the penalty kill. With a turnover from the Owls, #5 Scot Nelson was able to pass the puck up to #25 Danila Mikheev and get a shorthanded goal for the Bulls. USF was able to close out the game 4-3 and take home a win for the weekend. USF’s goalie #33 Sean Jenal stopped 23 of 26 shots for his fourth win of the season.

The USF Bulls are taking on the University of Tampa Spartans for the second time this season at Clearwater Ice Arena on Friday, December 3rd at 8:30p.m., and at their home rink, AdventHealth Center Ice, on Saturday, December 4th at 7:00p.m.

Written by Kayla Deegan (Twitter and Instagram)