29th Annual Bulldog Hockey Classic & Alumni Golf Outing Set For August 1

2015 Bulldog Hockey Classic & Alumni Golf Outing
August 1, 2015
Katke Golf Course
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Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's ice program's annual Bulldog Hockey Classic-Alumni Golf Outing will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, at FSU's Katke Golf Course in Big Rapids, Mich.

The outing, which serves as a major fundraiser for the Bulldog Hockey program, sold out in advance last year with a total of more than 40 teams and 170 golfers for the event on Katke Golf Course's 21-hole championship course at FSU. The early sellout came on the heels of back-to-back record-breaking years for the event each of the previous two years.

This year, yet another record number of golfers and former alumni are expected to attend with the event seeking its fourth-straight sellout. As in the past, the weekend includes an annual softball charity game and Blueline Club reception on Friday night prior to golf and the evening dinner/banquet on Saturday. 

"We're so appreciative to all the alumni, fans and Blueline Club members who help support this great event each and every year," said FSU head coach Bob Daniels.  "This event has continued to grow and evolve over the years into what has become such an enjoyable weekend of activities. We're looking forward to welcoming everyone again this year." 

The cost for the 29th annual Bulldog Hockey Classic-Alumni Golf Outing is $100 per individual and will feature a four-person scramble format.  The cost includes golf, cart, dinner, lunch, and refreshments on the course.  A wide variety of raffle prizes will be distributed to the outing's participants.

The FSU Hockey Classic-Alumni Golf Outing will once again be comprised of three divisions -- men's, women's, and mixed teams.

Entry deadline is July 28 and checks should be made payable to Ferris State University.  Entries forms should be mailed to the Ferris State Men's Ice Hockey Office per the attention of Drew Famulak at Ferris State University, Men's Ice Hockey Office, 210 Sports Drive, Big Rapids, MI. 49307-2741.  

Area lodging is available and a block of rooms have been reserved at the Holiday Inn.  Please advise the reservation department of the hotel/motel that you will be attending the Bulldog Hockey Alumni Golf Outing. Click on the 2015 Bulldog Hockey Classic-Alumni Golf Outing Flyer for more information.

More information on Katke Golf Course can be found at www.katkegolf.com. The Katke Golf Course is located in close proximity to the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center and can be reached by calling (231) 591-3765.

For more information and/or questions pertaining to the 2015 Bulldog Hockey Classic-Alumni Golf Outing, please contact Ferris State Hockey Associate Head Coach Drew Famulak at (231) 591-2887 or via e-mail at famulakd@ferris.edu.

On the ice, Ferris State will return all but five seniors from this past season for the 2015-16 campaign, including eight of the squad's top nine scorers. Over the past four seasons, the Bulldogs have captured two conference championships, made two NCAA Tournament appearances and appeared in the NCAA Frozen Four national title game. FSU also advanced to the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Final Five Championships for the second-straight year this past season.

The Bulldogs will embark on their 41st season this coming fall and face what should represent one of the most challenging schedules in the country. The schedule is highlighted by an impressive opening month slate that will see FSU play seven of its first eight regular-season outings on home ice inside the Ewigleben Ice Arena with the opponents set to include a pair of returning nationally top-10 ranked foes in Michigan Tech and Minnesota State along with the first-ever visit to Big Rapids by Wisconsin and a season-opening home-and-home matchup against former conference rival Western Michigan.

Ferris State will begin the 2015-16 campaign on Saturday, Oct. 3, with a Crimson & Gold Intrasquad contest followed by an exhibition game against a Canadian opponent in the University of Lethbridge on Sunday, Oct. 4. FSU then opens the regular-season the following weekend with a home-and-home series versus Western Michigan starting on Friday, Oct. 9, in Kalamazoo with the finale on Saturday, oct. 10, in Big Rapids serving as the Bulldogs' regular-season home opener.

The 29th Annual Bulldog Hockey Classic-Alumni Golf Outing Events Schedule:

Friday (July 31)
7-9:30 p.m. -- Softball Game at Hemlock Park (Police/Firefighters vs. FSU Hockey Alumni) 
***Contact Nick Scheible at (231) 287-2354 or via e-mail at nscheibl@brps.org.***

9:45 p.m. to ? -- FSU Blue Line Club Reception at Shooters (Players, Family and Friends)
***Contact Vicky Deur at (231) 591-2133***

Saturday (Aug. 1)
NOTE - Times have been moved up one hour this year!
10-11 a.m. -- Reception for past players/coaches at Ewigleben Ice Arena Lockerroom's Player Lounge
11 a.m. -- Registration at Katke Golf Course's Patio Deck
12 p.m. -- Afternoon Shotgun Start
5:30 p.m. - Bulldog Nation Par 3 Shootout ($200 winners prize)
6:30 p.m. -- Dinner followed by Awards Ceremony and Raffle Prizes

Note: All times are Eastern (ET) and subject to change