GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Davenport women's hockey team will begin their CCWHA league play this weekend as they travel to Columbus, Ohio to face the Ohio State Buckeyes. Coming off of a series sweep of Midland two weeks ago, the panthers bring a 2-0 record into Columbus, as they will play in another two game series with the Buckeyes. The first game of the weekend starts at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday with game two of the weekend taking place on Sunday at noon. Both games will be played in Ohio State's University Ice Rink.
 
Weekend Series
At Ohio State University
Date: Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, 2014
Puck Drop: 5 p.m. (Saturday) and 12 p.m. (Sunday).
Location: Columbus, Ohio (OSU Ice Rink)
 
Scouting Ohio State
 
Ohio State enters the weekend with a 0-2-0-0 record as they dropped two consecutive games against Robert Morris two weekends ago. The Buckeyes fell to the Eagles 5-0 in game one of their two-game series, and lost the lead in the 3^rd period of their second game, losing 3-2. The Buckeyes return to the Ohio State Ice Arena for the first time all season, as this will be their only home series of October.
 
The Panthers
 
Davenport looks to take their offensive assault that they had in Nebraska, and bring it to Columbus for this weekend's series against the Buckeyes. Davenport was able to score a staggering 15 goals in the two games against Midland, and only allowed one goal, which came in the second game. "The team has been working hard to iron out a few details and we feel they are prepared for the challenge this weekend" says coach Tom Hofman when asked about his thoughts on this weekend's series. "Being so early in the season, it is hard to know what to expect from the competition, but an established school like Ohio State has always fielded a competitive team. We have set a few team goals for the weekend and I know the girls are up for the challenge".

The Series
 
The Panthers and Buckeyes are no stranger to one another for they played a two-game series last year at the Patterson Ice Center. Davenport was able to come out victorious in both games, including a 1-0 overtime win in the first game. This will be the first time the Lady Panthers travel to Columbus.
 
Women's Ice Hockey Contact: Paul Anderson | 616-889-4062 | panderson30@davenport.edu
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