Ohio State Buckeyes Hockey: Recent Performance and Key Players

The Ohio State Buckeyes men’s hockey team has been actively competing in the Big Ten Conference, with recent games showcasing both offensive prowess and defensive challenges. This article provides an overview of their recent performance, key players and statistical highlights as of March 12, 2026.

Recent Game Results

On February 6, 2026, the Ohio State Buckeyes faced the Minnesota Golden Gophers at 3M Arena at Mariucci in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Buckeyes secured a 6-2 victory, with a final score reflecting a strong offensive showing. The game was officiated by Kevin Corbett and Anthony Vikhter, with Gabe Halonen and Matthew Heinen serving as assistant referees. A total of 9,381 fans attended the match.

Scoring Summary – February 6, 2026

• 1st Period: Minnesota’s Brodie Ziemer scored a power-play goal assisted by LJ Mooney and Luke Mittelstadt (12:43). Ohio State responded with a goal from Ryan Gordon, assisted by Sam Deckhut and Adam Eisele (19:39).
• 2nd Period: Riley Thompson scored for Ohio State, assisted by Felix Caron (1:57). Max Montes added another goal for the Buckeyes, assisted by James Hong (6:32). Ethan Straky also scored, assisted by Jake Karabela and Riley Thompson (8:51). Minnesota’s Brody Lamb scored a power-play goal assisted by Tanner Ludtke and LJ Mooney (13:16).
• 3rd Period: Nathan McBrayer scored for Ohio State, assisted by Jake Karabela (1:07). Jake Karabela scored a power-play goal assisted by Broten Sabo and Felix Caron (8:37).

Key Players and Statistics

Several players have demonstrated significant contributions to the Buckeyes’ performance. Jake Karabela led the team in points with 3 (1 goal, 2 assists), followed by Riley Thompson and Felix Caron with 2 points each. Other notable performances include goals from Ryan Gordon, Max Montes, Ethan Straky, and Nathan McBrayer.

Top Point Scorers (February 6, 2026 Game)

• Jake Karabela: 1 goal, 2 assists (3 points)
• Riley Thompson: 1 goal, 1 assist (2 points)
• Felix Caron: 2 assists (2 points)
• Adam Eisele: 1 assist (1 point)
• Sam Deckhut: 1 assist (1 point)
• Ryan Gordon: 1 goal (1 point)
• Max Montes: 1 goal (1 point)
• James Hong: 1 assist (1 point)
• Ethan Straky: 1 goal (1 point)
• Nathan McBrayer: 1 goal (1 point)
• Broten Sabo: 1 assist (1 point)

Team Statistics

In the February 6th game against Minnesota, Ohio State recorded 46 shots on goal compared to Minnesota’s 21. The Buckeyes were assessed 2 penalties for a total of 4 penalty minutes, while Minnesota received 3 penalties for 6 penalty minutes. Ohio State won 35 face-offs compared to Minnesota’s 29.

Season Standings and Player Rosters

As of February 6, 2026, Ohio State’s record stood at 9-15-1 overall and 1-5-1 in overtime games within the Big Ten Conference. Minnesota’s record was 10-17-1 with a 1-2 overtime record.

Key players on the Ohio State roster include Felix Caron, Riley Thompson, Max Montes, Jake Karabela, Davis Burnside, Adam Eisele, Broten Sabo, and Nathan Lewis .

Additional Game Information

In a separate game, Vasily Zelenov of Wisconsin scored a power-play goal against Ohio State, assisted by Tyson Dyck and Blake Montgomery .

Goaltending in the February 6th game saw Sam Hillebrandt of Ohio State save 19 of 21 shots faced in 60 minutes. Minnesota utilized Luca Di Pasquo (25 saves in 28:51) and Nathan Airey (15 saves in 30:55).