16th ranked Huskies drop overtime decision to BGSU

Falcons return to Houghton for first round of the CCHA Playoffs

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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No. 16 Michigan Tech wrapped up its regular season with a 4-3 overtime loss to Bowling Green on Saturday. The Falcons tied the game early in the third period and scored 41 seconds into overtime to hand the Huskies the defeat. Despite the loss, Michigan Tech clinched home ice for the CCHA Quarterfinal best-of-three series and will host BGSU for a second straight weekend.

Why it matters

This game was the final regular season matchup between two top teams in the CCHA conference. The loss drops Michigan Tech to 21-12-3 overall and 16-7-3 in conference play, but they still secured home ice advantage for the upcoming playoffs.

The details

Michigan Tech trailed 1-0 entering the second period, but Max Koskipirtti tied the game with a power play goal. Teydon Trembecky then gave the Huskies a 2-1 lead, but BGSU tied it up later in the period. Carson Latimer put Michigan Tech up 3-2, but BGSU scored early in the third to tie it at 3-3 and force overtime. Jackson Niedermayer scored the game-winner for the Falcons 41 seconds into the extra period.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 2, 2026.
  • BGSU tied the game early in the third period.
  • BGSU scored the game-winning goal 41 seconds into overtime.

The players

Bill Muckalt

The head coach of the Michigan Tech Huskies hockey team.

Max Koskipirtti

A Michigan Tech player who scored a power play goal to tie the game in the second period.

Teydon Trembecky

A Michigan Tech player who scored to give the Huskies a 2-1 lead in the second period.

Jackson Niedermayer

The Bowling Green player who scored the game-winning goal in overtime.

Tyler Palmer

The Bowling Green goaltender who made 18 saves in the game.

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What they’re saying

“There's not much difference and separation at the top of our league. Every game is coming down to a one-shot game.”

— Bill Muckalt, Michigan Tech head coach (wzmq19.com)

“Give Bowling Green credit. They're a well-coached team.”

— Bill Muckalt, Michigan Tech head coach (wzmq19.com)

What’s next

Michigan Tech will host Bowling Green for a best-of-three CCHA Quarterfinal series after clinching home ice advantage.

The takeaway

This close overtime loss to a top conference rival shows the parity at the top of the CCHA this season, with Michigan Tech and Bowling Green battling for playoff positioning. The Huskies will look to regroup and take care of business at home in the upcoming playoff series against the Falcons.