The University of South Florida Hockey Club began their 2021-2022 season off by heading up to

Georgia to play against the University of Georgia Bulldogs on Friday, September 17, and the
Georgia Institute of Technology Yellow Jackets on Saturday, September 18. The Bulls’ first
game didn’t go the way they wanted it to, but they turned their second game around and brought
home a win from their two-game weekend.
Athens, GA- With the Bulls’ first game of the season against University of Georgia, there was a
lot to look forward to from the new team.
Start of the first period was slow with no scoring, and penalties from both USF and Georgia. The
Bulldogs started off strong moving their offense around and received a goal off of a rebound shot
from Poole. The Bulldogs were able to get a puck to the back of the net from a quick pass from
Adler through the middle to Eberly. The Bulls answered back with a 5-on-3 power play goal
from #28 Alexander Rhoads just getting it past the right skate of Mulligan.
With just under 7 minutes left in the second, Mulligan was called for a delay of game. This
caused some commotion on the ice, and some roughing penalties to be called. Georgia was able
to close out the game with a goal from Bigda in the third period, with a final score of 3-1
Georgia.
The Bulls’ offense was looking to make some good plays and #31 Matthew Richard had some
incredible saves, but Georgia’s defense was cutting them off, Mulligan was refusing to let in any
more goals, and USF just fell short for their first game this season.
Atlanta, GA- The Bulls’ second game of the weekend against Georgia Tech was a needed win
before making to trip back home to Tampa.
Same as the previous night, the first period was off to a slow start minus two penalties from USF
for boarding, and two from Georgia Tech for tripping and cross checking. The Bulls started off
strong in the second period and broke the scoreless board with a power play goal from #11 Kevin
Holman. #14 Jackson McVay was called for elbowing, and the Yellow Jackets took the
opportunity to tie it up with a power play goal from Hammond.
#18 Joseph Temoyan scored, helping keep the lead for the Bulls. Georgia Tech was able to tie it
up off of #17 Ivan Bronnikov’s penalty for interference in the second period. Just as the clock
was winding down, the Yellow Jackets were able to come ahead of the Bulls for the first time
this game, making it 3-2. Four minutes into the third, Georgia Tech’s Holt was called for a 5-
minute major for head contact, and the Bulls took the opportunity to take that extra step and
bring the score up 4-3 from #22 Kenneth Weightman and #28 Alexander Rhoads. #33 Sean Jenal
was able to close out the period and helped lead the Bulls to their first win of the season.
The Bulls will be hosting their game opener against the University of Central Florida’s Golden
Knights this Friday, September 24th at 6:00 p.m. at AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel,
FL. They’ll be heading to Orlando on Saturday, September 25 for their game at 4:00 p.m. against
the Golden Knights on their home ice.