2017-18 Ferris State Hockey News
Ferris State's Four-Time Stanley Cup Champion Chris Kunitz Signs With NHL's Chicago Blackhawks
July 03, 2018
Big Rapids, Mich. - Former Ferris State University men's ice hockey standout Chris Kunitz, who's the only active player in the National Hockey League (NHL) to win four Stanley Cup Championships, will join his fourth professional franchise as the veteran forward inked a one-year, $1 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks this weekend.
Ferris State Hockey Seeks Seventh-Straight Sellout For Annual Golf Outing
June 27, 2018
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's ice program will hold its 32nd annual Bulldog Hockey Classic-Alumni Golf Outing on Saturday, Aug. 4, at FSU's Katke Golf Course in Big Rapids, Mich.
Ferris State Hockey Adds Impressive List Of Newcomers In Recruiting Class
June 26, 2018
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's ice hockey program has signed an impressive recruiting class of newcomers including six freshmen, a transfer and a member of the class of 2021 to the roster for the 2018-19 season.
WCHA And FloSports Announce Mutli-Year Streaming Partnership
June 11, 2018
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – June 11, 2018 – The Men's League of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) today announced a multiyear partnership with FloSports, the innovator in live digital sports and original content, to stream every game hosted by a WCHA member institution live and on-demand exclusively on FloHockey.tv.
Ferris State Hockey Finalizes Schedule With Addition Of Two-Game Series At Minnesota
May 29, 2018
Big Rapids, Mich. – The Ferris State University men’s ice hockey team has officially finalized an addition to the 2018-19 schedule to play a two-game non-conference road series versus the University of Minnesota on Dec. 28-29 at Mariucci Ice Arena in Minneapolis.
Ferris State Hockey Alums Lead Team USA To Bronze Medal At World Championships
May 21, 2018
Big Rapids, Mich. - A pair of Ferris State University men's ice hockey alums, Jeff Blashill and Seth Appert, helped lead the United States to a bronze medal at the 2018 International Ice Hockey Federation Men's World Championships, which wrapped up this past weekend in Denmark.
Exceptional Competition And Large Home Slate Highlight 2018-19 Ferris State Hockey Schedule
May 09, 2018
Big Rapids, Mich. – The Ferris State University men’s ice hockey team officially unveiled its upcoming 2018-19 schedule on Wednesday (May 9) in conjunction with the release of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) composite schedule by the league office and the schedule is filled with exceptional competition along with the most home dates the Bulldogs have slated in a regular season in a decade.
Ferris State Hockey Banquet Rescheduled For Saturday, May 5
April 24, 2018
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's ice hockey postseason banquet, which was called off a couple weeks ago due to winter weather conditions, has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 5.
Ferris State Hockey Banquet Postponed Due To Expected Weather Conditions
April 13, 2018
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University has announced this Saturday's (April 14) Bulldog Hockey banquet has been postponed due to expected winter weather conditions.
Ferris State Alum Jeff Blashill Of Detroit Red Wings Back As Head Coach Of U.S. Men's National Team
April 09, 2018
Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State University men's ice hockey program has continued its strong presence internationally as today Bulldog alum Jeff Blashill (Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.), who recently completed his third season as head coach of the National Hockey League's Detroit Red Wings, was named head coach of the 2018 U.S. Men's National Team as announced by USA Hockey.
Ferris State Hockey Alum Seth Appert Tabbed Head Coach For US Under 18 National Team
April 04, 2018
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Ferris State University men's ice hockey alum Seth Appert (Cottage Grove, Minn./NTDP), who is just finishing his first season as a head coach at USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program, has been tabbed to serve as head coach of the U.S. Under-18 Men’s National Team that will compete in the upcoming 2018 IIHF Under-18 Men’s World Championships.
Ferris State's Mitch Maloney Inks With ECHL's Wichita Thunder
March 15, 2018
Big Rapids, Mich. - Ferris State University men's ice hockey senior Mitch Maloney has signed with the East Coast Hockey League's (ECHL) Wichita Thunder, an affiliate of the National Hockey League's (NHL) Edmonton Oilers.
Ferris State Hockey Student-Athletes Garner WCHA Recognition In Postseason Awards
March 08, 2018
Big Rapids, Mich. - Several members of the Ferris State University men's ice hockey team have received all-conference recognition as the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) today unveiled its 2017-18 all-league honorees.
Ferris State University Signee Wins BCHL Top Defenceman Trophy
March 06, 2018
Big Rapids, Mich. - In 43 years of varsity competition, Ferris State Hockey has a long-standing tradition of developing high-end defensemen. Many, including Andy Roach, John Gruden, Chad Billins, Zach Redmond, and Dave Karpa have played in the National Hockey League.
Ferris State Suffers Setback In WCHA Playoffs As Bowling Green Ends Bulldogs' Season
March 03, 2018
Bowling Green, Ohio - The Ferris State University men’s ice hockey squad's season came to an end as the nationally 17th-ranked Bowling Green State Falcons won 5-2 at the Slater Family Ice Arena on Saturday (March 3) in game two of a best-of-three playoff series to advance to the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Semifinals.
WCHA Announces Jeff Sauer WCHA Championship Trophy
March 02, 2018
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Feb. 28, 2018 – The beginning of each season brings with it the hope and promise that the late Jeff Sauer gave to all. Each day carries the love of hockey that shone through with his ever-present smile. At season's end, a championship – the ultimate symbol of teamwork and unity that Coach Sauer exemplified.