Ferris State Bulldogs men's ice hockey
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The Ferris State Bulldogs men's ice hockey team is an 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 Ewigleben Arena in Big Rapids, Michigan.[2]
History
Ferris State's ice hockey program began in 1975 as a member of the NAIA and joined the CCHA as an affiliate member.[3] 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.[4] The program moved up to NCAA Division I status and became a full member of the CCHA in 1979. They joined the WCHA in 2013[4] before returning to the CCHA prior to the 2021–22 season.[5]
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 Ferris 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
The 2011–12 season was historic for the Ferris State ice hockey program. The Bulldogs began the season on a six-game win streak, their best start to a season since 1979-80 when The Bulldogs recorded an eight-game streak.
Season-by-season results
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Coaches
The team has been coached by
As of completion of 2022–23 season[4][8]
Tenure | Coach | Years | Record | Pct. |
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1992–present | Bob Daniels | 31 | 487–581–112 | .460 |
1990–1991 | Bob Mancini | 2 | 36–32–12 | .525 |
1986–1990 | John Perpich | 4 | 54–92–17 | .383 |
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 | 48 seasons | 758–871–158 | .468 |
† Esdale replaced Bertrand in January 1986.
Awards and honors
NCAA
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- 1993-94: John Gruden, D
- 2002-03: Mike Brown, G; Chris Kunitz, F
- 2010-11: Pat Nagle, G
- 2011-12: Taylor Nelson, G
AHCA Second Team All-Americans
- 1995-96: Andy Roach, D
- 1996-97: Andy Roach, D
- 2001-02: Rob Collins, F
- 2010-11: Zach Redmond, D
- 2011-12: Chad Billins, D
WCHA
Individual awards
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All-WCHA
- 2013–14: C. J. Motte, G
- 2016–17: Gerald Mayhew, F
- 2018–19: Cooper Zech, D
- 2013–14: Scott Czarnowczan, D; Garrett Thompson, F
- 2015–16: Gerald Mayhew, F
- 2013–14: Jason Binkley, D
- 2014–15: C. J. Motte, G
- 2015–16: Brandon Anselmini, D
- 2016–17: Justin Kapelmaster, G
- 2017–18: Ryker Killins, D
- 2013–14: Kyle Schempp, F
- 2015–16: Corey Mackin, F
- 2018–19: Cooper Zech, D
- 2019–20: Jake Willets, D
CCHA
Individual awards
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- 1979–80: Jim Baker, F
- 1979–80: Jim File, D; George Harrison, D
- 1981–82: Jim File, D
- 1993–94: John Gruden, D
- 1995–96: Andy Roach, D
- 1996–97: Andy Roach, D
- 1998–99: Paul Comrie, F
- 2001–02: Chris Kunitz, F; Rob Collins, F
- 2002–03: Mike Brown, G; Chris Kunitz, F
- 2010–11: Pat Nagle, G; Zach Redmond, D
- 2011–12: Taylor Nelson, G; Chad Billins, D
- 1979–80: Paul Pickard, D
- 1983–84: Jim File, D; Randy Merrifield, F
- 1990–91: Rod Taylor, F
- 1994–95: Andy Roach, D
- 1997–98: Brett Colborne, D
- 1999–00: Brian McCullough, F
- 2000–01: Phil Osaer, G
- 2002–03: Simon Mangos, D; Troy Milam, D; Jeff Legue, F
- 2009–10: Zach Redmond, D
- 2011–12: Jordie Johnston, F
- 2012–13: Juho Olkinuora, G; Joey LaLeggia, D
- 1990–91: Pat Mazzoli, G
- 1993–94: Andy Roach, D
- 1994–95: Jason Blake, F
- 1997–98: Kevin Swider, F
- 2001–02: Mike Brown, G; Matt York, D
- 2005–06: Dan Riedel, F
- 2021–22: Bradley Marek, F
- 2023–24: Luigi Benincasa, F
Olympians
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This is a list of Ferris State alumni who played on an Olympic team.
Name | Position | Ferris State Tenure | Team | Year | Finish |
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Bob Nardella | Defense | 1988–1991 | Italy | 1998, 2006 | 12th, 11th |
Norm Krumpschmid |
Center | 1988–1992 | Austria | 1998 | 14th |
Jason Blake | Center | 1994–1995 | USA | 2006 | 8th |
Chris Kunitz | Left wing | 1999–2003 | Canada | 2014 | Gold |
Chad Billins | Defenseman | 2008–2012 | USA | 2018 | 7th |
Pat Nagle | Goaltender | 2007–2011 | USA | 2022 | 5th |
Statistical leaders
Career points leaders
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Player | Years | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
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Paul Lowden | 1983–1987 | 158 | 101 | 107 | 208 | |
Jim Baker | 1978–1982 | 137 | 82 | 123 | 205 | |
John DePourcq | 1987–1991 | 145 | 73 | 130 | 203 | |
Peter Lowden | 1983–1987 | 158 | 74 | 125 | 199 | |
Rod Schluter | 1984–1989 | 164 | 93 | 96 | 189 | |
Paul Cook | 1979–1983 | 139 | 76 | 99 | 175 | |
Chris Kunitz | 1999–2003 | 152 | 99 | 76 | 175 | |
Perry Zoldak | 1976–1981 | 124 | 60 | 112 | 172 | |
Jeff Legue | 2001–2005 | 152 | 67 | 90 | 157 | |
Randy Strong | 1978–1982 | 136 | 69 | 83 | 152 |
Career goaltending leaders
Source:[23] GP = Games played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; GA = Goals against; SO = Shutouts; SV% = Save percentage; GAA = Goals against average
Minimum 30 games
Player | Years | GP | Min | W | L | T | GA | SO | SV% | GAA |
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C. J. Motte | 2011–2015 | 127 | 7679 | 66 | 49 | 12 | 272 | 15 | .926 | 2.13 |
Phil Osaer | 1998–2001 | 59 | 3198 | 24 | 22 | 6 | 116 | 2 | .916 | 2.18 |
Pat Nagle | 2007–2011 | 101 | 5801 | 45 | 42 | 11 | 224 | 5 | .916 | 2.32 |
Taylor Nelson | 2008–2012 | 70 | 4031 | 35 | 20 | 10 | 157 | 4 | .917 | 2.34 |
Mitch O'Keefe | 2005–2008 | 86 | 5074 | 31 | 39 | 15 | 227 | 6 | .903 | 2.68 |
Statistics current through the start of the 2018–19 season.
Ferris State Athletic Hall of Fame
The following is a list of people associated with the Ferris State men's ice hockey program who were elected into the Ferris State Athletic Hall of Fame (induction date in parentheses).[24]
- Jim Baker (2002)
- John DePourcq (2002)
- Paul Lowden (2003)
- Jim File (2004)
- Peter Lowden (2004)
- Randy Merrifield (2005)
- John Gruden (2007)
- Andy Roach (2009)
Current roster
As of September 18, 2023.[25]
No. | S/P/C | Player | Class | Pos | Height | Weight | DoB | Hometown | Previous team | NHL rights |
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1 | Logan Stein | Senior | G | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 212 lb (96 kg) | 2001-04-26 | Suwanee, Georgia | Waterloo (USHL) | — | |
2 | Travis Shoudy | Sophomore | D | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 173 lb (78 kg) | 2002-03-15 | Marysville, Michigan | Cedar Rapids (USHL) | — | |
3 | Ben Schultheis | Junior | D | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 207 lb (94 kg) | 2000-02-17 | Mount Juliet, Tennessee | Dubuque (USHL) | — | |
4 | Drew Cooper | Senior | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 193 lb (88 kg) | 2000-08-28 | Ann Arbor, Michigan | Coquitlam (BCHL) | — | |
6 | Nico DeVita | Junior | D | 6' 2" (1.88 m) | 202 lb (92 kg) | 2001-05-24 | Bellevue, Washington | New Hampshire (HEA) | — | |
6 | Jack Mesic | Freshman | D | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 176 lb (80 kg) | 2002-10-18 | Plymouth, Michigan | North Iowa (NAHL) | — | |
7 | Connor McGrath | Sophomore | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 184 lb (83 kg) | 2003-09-04 | Leroy, Saskatchewan | Humboldt (SJHL) | — | |
8 | Austin McCarthy | Senior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 1999-03-01 | Ludington, Michigan | Topeka (NAHL )
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9 | Nick Nardecchia | Junior | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 177 lb (80 kg) | 2001-01-01 | Macomb, Michigan | Lincoln (USHL) | — | |
10 | Holden Doell | Freshman | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | 2003-12-01 | Martensville, Saskatchewan
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11 | Jacob Dirks | Senior | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 1999-09-15 | Mindoro, Wisconsin | Chippewa (NAHL) | — | |
12 | Luigi Benincasa | Freshman | F | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | 159 lb (72 kg) | 2002-10-07 | Edmonton, Alberta | Spruce Grove (AJHL) | — | |
15 | Tyler Schleppe | Sophomore | F | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | 2001-11-11 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Langley (BCHL) | — | |
16 | Caiden Gault | Sophomore | F | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | 2002-04-16 | Oakbank, Manitoba | Spruce Grove (AJHL) | — | |
18 | Kaleb Ergang | Junior | F | 5' 10" (1.78 m) | 165 lb (75 kg) | 2000-12-31 | Spruce Grove, Alberta | Whitecourt (AJHL) | — | |
19 | Štěpán Pokorný | Senior | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 196 lb (89 kg) | 2000-06-08 | Kolín, Czech Republic | Madison (USHL) | — | |
20 | Andrew Noel | Sophomore | D | 6' 1" (1.85 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | 2001-01-02 | Maynard, Massachusetts | Nanaimo (BCHL) | — | |
21 | Jason Brancheau | Graduate | F | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | 1999-08-15 | Brownstown, Michigan | Amarillo (NAHL) | — | |
22 | Nick Hale | Senior | D | 5' 8" (1.73 m) | 168 lb (76 kg) | 1999-05-07 | Raleigh, North Carolina | Holy Cross (AHA) | — | |
23 | Antonio Venuto | Senior | F | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | 2000-02-26 | Whitmore Lake, Michigan | Dubuque (USHL) | — | |
24 | Brenden MacLaren | Graduate | F | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 196 lb (89 kg) | 1998-11-30 | Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan | Fairbanks (NAHL) | — | |
25 | Zach Faremouth | Junior | F | 6' 3" (1.91 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | 2000-01-04 | Jackson, Michigan | Des Moines (USHL) | — | |
26 | Jacob Badal | Sophomore | F | 6' 0" (1.83 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | 2001-10-05 | Flushing, Michigan | Johnstown (NAHL) | — | |
27 | Emerson Goode | Freshman | F | 5' 9" (1.75 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | 2002-10-16 | Anaheim, California | Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL) | — | |
28 | Trevor Taulien | Freshman | D | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 217 lb (98 kg) | 2003-04-14 | Crystal Lake, Illinois | Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL) | — | |
30 | Joey Henson | Sophomore | G | 5' 11" (1.8 m) | 196 lb (89 kg) | 2001-08-15 | Troy, Michigan | Philadelphia Little Flyers (EHL) | — | |
31 | Noah Giesbrecht | Junior | G | 6' 4" (1.93 m) | 205 lb (93 kg) | 1999-04-18 | White Rock, British Columbia | Windsor (OUA) | — | |
34 | Nick Grimaldi | Junior | F | 5' 7" (1.7 m) | 140 lb (64 kg) | 1999-06-26 | Plymouth, Michigan | Odessa (NAHL) | — |
Bulldogs in the NHL
As of July 1, 2023.
= NHL All-Star team | = NHL All-Star[26] |
= NHL All-Star[26] and NHL All-Star team
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Source:[27] References
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