Ferris State Bulldogs men's ice hockey
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The Ferris State Bulldogs men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA) Division I college ice hockey
program that represents Ferris State University
. The Bulldogs are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association
(CCHA). They play at the Ewigleben Arena
in Big Rapids, Michigan
.
and joined the CCHA
as an affiliate member.
In the program's four seasons in the NAIA the team compiled an overall record of 58-40-1-.591 , including three seasons above .700 winning percentage and a program best winning percentage of .795 in the 1976-77 season.
The program moved up to NCAA Division I status and became a full member of the CCHA in 1979, and has been a member ever since.
Ferris State turned in its best season performance ever in the program's NCAA Division I history for the 2002-03 campaign with a school-best 31-10-1 overall record. The Bulldogs also claimed their first-ever CCHA Regular-Season Championship title with a first-place 22-5-1 league mark. Ferris state received an at-large bid to the NCAA Championship Tournament's and beat North Dakota 5-2 and advanced to the West Regional title game in their initial NCAA Tourney appearance, before losing a high scoring game to Minnesota
4-7.
FSU also earned the distinction of being the nation's first team to reach the 30-win plateau in 2002-03 and also competed in the CCHA Super Six Championship Tourney for the first time since 1993.
Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses
Records as of March 23, 2011.
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
(NCAA) Division I college ice hockey
Ice hockey
Ice hockey, often referred to as hockey, is a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden or composite sticks to shoot a hard rubber puck into their opponent's net. The game is played between two teams of six players each. Five members of each team skate up and down the ice trying to take...
program that represents Ferris State University
Ferris State University
Ferris State University is a public university with its main campus in Big Rapids, Michigan, USA. Founded in 1884 as the Big Rapids Industrial School by Woodbridge Nathan Ferris, an educator from New England who later served as governor of the State of Michigan and finally in the US Senate where...
. The Bulldogs are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association
Central Collegiate Hockey Association
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey college athletic conference that operates mostly in Michigan and Ohio, although it also has members in Alaska and Indiana. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference. It holds its championship...
(CCHA). They play at the Ewigleben Arena
Ewigleben Arena
The Robert L. Ewigleben Ice Arena is a 2,493-seat hockey arena in Big Rapids, Michigan. It is home to the Ferris State University Bulldogs ice hockey team of the CCHA. The building is attached the FSU Sports Complex, which also includes Wink Arena, a volleyball court, a studio ice rink, offices,...
in Big Rapids, Michigan
Big Rapids, Michigan
Big Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 10,849. It is the county seat of Mecosta County. The city is located within Big Rapids Township, but is politically independent.-Geography:...
.
History
Ferris State's ice hockey program began in 1975 as a member of the NAIANational Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
and joined the CCHA
Central Collegiate Hockey Association
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association is a NCAA Men's Division I Ice Hockey college athletic conference that operates mostly in Michigan and Ohio, although it also has members in Alaska and Indiana. It participates in the NCAA's Division I as a hockey-only conference. It holds its championship...
as an affiliate member.
In the program's four seasons in the NAIA the team compiled an overall record of 58-40-1-.591 , including three seasons above .700 winning percentage and a program best winning percentage of .795 in the 1976-77 season.
The program moved up to NCAA Division I status and became a full member of the CCHA in 1979, and has been a member ever since.
Ferris State turned in its best season performance ever in the program's NCAA Division I history for the 2002-03 campaign with a school-best 31-10-1 overall record. The Bulldogs also claimed their first-ever CCHA Regular-Season Championship title with a first-place 22-5-1 league mark. Ferris state received an at-large bid to the NCAA Championship Tournament's and beat North Dakota 5-2 and advanced to the West Regional title game in their initial NCAA Tourney appearance, before losing a high scoring game to Minnesota
Minnesota Golden Gophers men's ice hockey
The Minnesota Golden Gophers men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team at the Twin Cities campus of the University of Minnesota. They are members of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association and compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I ice hockey...
4-7.
FSU also earned the distinction of being the nation's first team to reach the 30-win plateau in 2002-03 and also competed in the CCHA Super Six Championship Tourney for the first time since 1993.
Season-by-season results
This is a partial list of the last five seasons completed by the Bulldogs. For the full season-by-season history, see Ferris State Bulldogs men's ice hockey seasonsNote: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties, OTL = Overtime Losses
Records as of March 23, 2011.
| Season | GP | W | L | T | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–07 | 39 | 14 | 22 | 3 | 9th, CCHA | Lost in CCHA 1st Round 2007 CCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament - Nebraska-Omaha vs. Bowling Green:- Western Michigan vs. Alaska:- Ohio State vs. Northern Michigan:- Lake Superior State vs. Ferris State:- Notre Dame vs. Alaska:- Michigan vs. Northern Michigan:... , 1–2 (Lake Superior State Lake Superior State Lakers men's ice hockey The Lake Superior State Lakers men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents Lake Superior State University. The Lakers are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association . They play at the Taffy Abel Arena in Sault... ) |
| 2007–08 | 39 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 5th, CCHA | Lost in CCHA Quarterfinals 2008 CCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament - Ferris State vs. Western Michigan:- Northern Michigan vs. Ohio State:- Bowling Green vs. Lake Superior State:- Nebraska-Omaha vs. Alaska:- Michigan vs. Nebraska-Omaha:- Miami vs. Bowling Green:... , 1–2 (Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's ice hockey The Notre Dame Fighting Irish men's ice hockey team is the college ice hockey team at the University of Notre Dame. The team competes in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association at the NCAA Division I level.- History :... ) |
| 2008–09 | 38 | 12 | 19 | 7 | 9th, CCHA | Lost in CCHA 1st Round 2009 CCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament - Ohio State vs. Bowling Green:- Northern Michigan vs. Michigan State:- Western Michigan vs. Lake Superior State:- Nebraska-Omaha vs. Ferris State:- Notre Dame vs. Nebraska-Omaha:... , 0–2 (Nebraska-Omaha) |
| 2009–10 | 40 | 21 | 13 | 6 | 3rd, CCHA | Lost in CCHA Semifinals 2010 CCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament - Alaska vs. Western Michigan:- Nebraska-Omaha vs. Bowling Green:- Michigan vs. Lake Superior State:- Ohio State vs. Notre Dame:- Miami vs. Ohio State:- Michigan State vs. Michigan:... , 4–5OT (Northern Michigan Northern Michigan Wildcats men's ice hockey The Northern Michigan Wildcats men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents Northern Michigan University. The Wildcats are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association . NMU has won one national title and has... ) |
| 2010–11 | 39 | 18 | 16 | 5 | 5th, CCHA | Lost in CCHA Quarterfinals 2011 CCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament The 2011 CCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament is the 40th CCHA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament. It was played between March 4 and March 19, 2011 at campus locations and at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The Miami Redhawks won the tournament and was awarded the Mason Cup... , 0–2 (Western Michigan Western Michigan Broncos men's ice hockey The Western Michigan Broncos men's ice hockey team is a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college ice hockey program that represents Western Michigan University. The Broncos are a member of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association... ) |
Coaches
As of completion of 2010–11 season| Tenure | Coach | Years | Record | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991–present | Bob Daniels | 19 | 308–347–74 | .473 |
| 1990–1991 | Bob Mancini Bob Mancini Bob Mancini is a current regional manager for the USA Hockey American Development Model and the former head coach and assistant coach at the collegiate, International, and junior levels.-Coaching career:... |
2 | 36–32–12 | .525 |
| 1986–1990 | John Perpich | 4 | 54–92–17 | .383 |
| 1985–1986 | Peter Esdale | 1 | 6–9–1 | .406 |
| 1982–1986 | Dick Bertrand | 4 | 56–74–9 | .435 |
| 1975–1982 | Rick Duffett | 7 | 119–83–7 | .586 |
| Totals | 6 coaches | 37 seasons | 561–624–115 | .476 |
Alumni in the NHL
Over 100 Ferris State alumni have gone on to play professionally, including a number of current and former NHL players:- Jason Blake
- Dean ClarkDean ClarkDean Clark is a former ice hockey defenceman and head coach of the Prince George Cougars. He played hockey with the Ferris State University Bulldogs in 1982-83. Dean Clark is also the former head coach of the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League...
- Rob CollinsRob CollinsRob Collins is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the Deutsche Eishockey Liga's Hamburg Freezers.-Playing career:...
- Mike ColmanMike ColmanMichael Colman was an American ice hockey defenseman who played fifteen games for the San Jose Sharks in the 1991–92 NHL season...
- Derek FrenetteDerek FrenetteDerek Frenette is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey left winger.Frenette spent two seasons with Ferris State University of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association before playing one season with the Hull Olympiques of the QMJHL. Drafted in the sixth round, 124th overall in the 1989 NHL...
- John GrudenJohn GrudenJohn D. Gruden is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman.-Playing career:Drafted 168th overall in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft by the Boston Bruins, Gruden played for the Bruins, Ottawa Senators and Washington Capitals playing a total of 92 regular season games, scoring one goal and...
- Dave KarpaDave KarpaDavid James Karpa is a Canadian ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League for the Quebec Nordiques, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Carolina Hurricanes and New York Rangers between 1993 and 2003...
- Chris KunitzChris KunitzChristopher Kunitz is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger with the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League . He has previously played for the Atlanta Thrashers and Anaheim Ducks, the latter with whom he won a Stanley Cup in 2007...
- Simon MangosSimon MangosSimon Mangos is a Canadian professional ice hockey player, currently playing for the Bossier-Shreveport Mudbugs...
- Dwight ParrishDwight ParrishDwight Parrish is a retired American professional ice hockey player.- North American career :Parrish began his career playing at NCAA level for Ferris State University in his home state of Michigan...
- Matt StefanishionMatt StefanishionMatt Stefanishion is a Canadian professional ice hockey right wing. He was not selected in the NHL Entry Draft; however, he was signed to a two-year contract by the Washington Capitals on April 1, 2006....