Hockey: Ohio stuns sold-out crowd for second night in Bird Arena

Bird Arena has long felt the thumping steps of fans on its seats, welcoming visitors from all 50 states and across international waters for almost seven decades. Since its construction in 1957, a myriad of strong teams have skated across Bird’s ice and called it home. However, in a season unlike any other in recent memory for the arena and its plethora of teams, one thing is for sure: Bird has never seen an Ohio hockey team like this season’s.

The Bobcats (12-3) easily swept the Mountaineers (10-11) in their two games Friday and Saturday. Saturday’s outing was particularly dominant, as the Bobcats shut out West Virginia completely with a 9-0 victory. In front of a sea of bundled-up green sweatshirts and Ohio logos, the Bobcats made it clear their time away from home would not hinder their gameplay.