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2024–25 Ferris State Bulldogs men's ice hockey season

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2024–25 Ferris State Bulldogs
men's ice hockey season
ConferenceCCHA
Home iceEwigleben Arena
Record
Coaches and captains
Head coachBob Daniels
Assistant coachesDrew Famulak
Mark Kaufman
Dave Cencer
Ferris State Bulldogs men's ice hockey seasons
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The 2024–25 Ferris State Bulldogs men's ice hockey season will be the 50th season of play for the program and the 39th in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA). The Bulldogs will represent Ferris State University in the 2024–25 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season, play their home games at Ewigleben Arena and be coached by Bob Daniels in his 33rd season.

Season

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Departures

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Player Position Nationality Cause
Luigi Benincasa Forward  Canada Transferred to Minnesota State
Jason Brancheau Forward  United States Graduation (retired)
Drew Cooper Defenseman  United States Graduation (retired)
Noah Giesbrecht Goaltender  Canada Graduate transfer to Rensselaer
Nick Hale Defenseman  United States Graduation (retired)
Joey Henson Goaltender  United States Left program (retired)
Brenden MacLaren Forward  United States Graduation (retired)
Austin McCarthy Forward  United States Graduate transfer to Adrian
Jack Mesic Defenseman  United States Transferred to Western Michigan
Štěpán Pokorný Forward  Czech Republic Graduation (signed with Mountfield HK)
Ben Schultheis Defenseman  United States Graduation (retired)
Logan Stein Goaltender  United States Graduate transfer to Michigan
Antonio Venuto Forward  United States Graduate transfer to Merrimack

Recruiting

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Player Position Nationality Age Notes
Gavin Best Forward  United States 23 Richfield, MN; transfer from Michigan State
Conner Brown Defenseman  United States 20 Maplewood, MN
Cole Burtch Forward  Canada 23 Markham, ON; transfer from Western Michigan; redshirt
Matt Corbet Forward  Canada 20 Mannheim, GER
Logan Heroux Defenseman  United States 21 Middletown, NJ
Max Itagaki Defenseman  United States 22 Glenview, IL; transfer from Army
Xavier Jean-Louis Defenseman  Canada 23 Miami, FL; transfer from Alaska
Christopher Lie Defenseman  Norway 19 Hamar, NOR
Luke Lisko Forward  United States 20 Marine City, MI
Martin Lundberg Goaltender  Norway 19 Furuberget, NOR
Connor McDonough Goaltender  United States 20 Mendham, NJ
Jack Silich Forward  United States 21 Long Grove, IL
Kade Turner Defenseman  Canada 21 Calgary, AB
Noah West Goaltender  United States 23 Pittsboro, IN; graduate transfer from Michigan

Roster

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As of September 21, 2024.[1]

No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height Weight DoB Hometown Previous team NHL rights
2 Michigan Travis Shoudy Junior D 5' 9" (1.75 m) 173 lb (78 kg) 2002-03-15 Marysville, Michigan Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL)
3 New Jersey Logan Heroux Freshman D 6' 1" (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2003-05-30 Middletown, New Jersey Shreveport Mudbugs (NAHL)
4 Norway Christopher Lie Freshman D 5' 10" (1.78 m) 163 lb (74 kg) 2005-07-27 Hamar, Norway Malmö Redhawks J20 (J20 Nationell)
5 Washington (state) Nico DeVita Senior D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 202 lb (92 kg) 2001-05-24 Bellevue, Washington New Hampshire (HEA)
6 Quebec Xavier Jean-Louis Junior D 6' 5" (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 2001-06-25 Montreal, Quebec Alaska (NCAA)
7 Saskatchewan Connor McGrath Junior F 5' 9" (1.75 m) 184 lb (83 kg) 2003-09-04 Leroy, Saskatchewan Humboldt Broncos (SJHL)
8 British Columbia Tyler Schleppe Junior F 6' 4" (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 2001-11-11 Vancouver, British Columbia Langley Rivermen (BCHL)
9 Michigan Nick Nardecchia Senior F 5' 9" (1.75 m) 177 lb (80 kg) 2001-01-01 Macomb, Michigan Lincoln Stars (USHL)
11 Wisconsin Jacob Dirks Graduate F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1999-09-15 Mindoro, Wisconsin Chippewa Steel (NAHL)
12 Saskatchewan Holden Doell Sophomore F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2003-12-01 Martensville, Saskatchewan Battlefords North Stars (SJHL)
15 Illinois Jack Silich Freshman F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 179 lb (81 kg) 2003-06-20 Long Grove, Illinois Cranbrook Bucks (BCHL)
16 Manitoba Caiden Gault Junior F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2002-04-16 Oakbank, Manitoba Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL)
17 Michigan Luke Lisko Freshman F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 2004-05-24 Marine City, Michigan Sherwood Park Crusaders (BCHL)
18 Alberta Kaleb Ergang Senior F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 2000-12-31 Spruce Grove, Alberta Whitecourt Wolverines (AJHL)
19 Illinois Max Itagaki Junior F 5' 5" (1.65 m) 155 lb (70 kg) 2002-06-18 Glenview, Illinois Army (AHA)
20 Massachusetts Andrew Noel Junior D 6' 1" (1.85 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 2001-01-02 Maynard, Massachusetts Nanaimo Clippers (BCHL)
21 Canada Matt Corbet Freshman F 6' 4" (1.93 m) 179 lb (81 kg) 2003-12-23 Mannheim, Germany Grande Prairie Storm (AJHL)
22 California Emerson Goode Sophomore F 5' 9" (1.75 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2002-10-16 Anaheim, California Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL)
24 Minnesota Conner Brown Freshman D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2003-12-23 Maplewood, Minnesota Janesville Jets (NAHL)
25 Michigan Zach Faremouth Senior F 6' 3" (1.91 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 2000-01-04 Jackson, Michigan Des Moines Buccaneers (USHL)
26 Michigan Jacob Badal Junior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 2001-10-05 Flushing, Michigan Johnstown Tomahawks (NAHL)
27 Minnesota Gavin Best Junior F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2001-08-24 Richfield, Minnesota Michigan State (Big Ten)
28 Illinois Trevor Taulien Sophomore D 6' 4" (1.93 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 2003-04-14 Crystal Lake, Illinois Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL)
29 Ontario Cole Burtch Sophomore (RS) F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 168 lb (76 kg) 2001-01-11 Markham, Ontario Western Michigan (NCHC)
30 New Jersey Connor McDonough Freshman G 6' 5" (1.96 m) 209 lb (95 kg) 2004-08-04 Mendham, New Jersey Amarillo Wranglers (NAHL)
31 Indiana Noah West Graduate G 6' 2" (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2000-11-25 Pittsboro, Indiana Michigan (Big Ten)
34 Michigan Nick Grimaldi Senior F 5' 7" (1.7 m) 140 lb (64 kg) 1999-06-26 Plymouth, Michigan Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL)
55 Norway Martin Lundberg Freshman G 6' 1" (1.85 m) 172 lb (78 kg) 2005-02-04 Furuberget, Norway Mora IK J20 (J20 Nationell)

Standings

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Conference record Overall record
GP W L T OTW OTL SW PCT ^ GF GA GP W L T GF GA
Augustana
Bemidji State
Bowling Green
Ferris State
Lake Superior State
Michigan Tech
Minnesota State
Northern Michigan
St. Thomas
Championship: March 20, 2024
† indicates conference regular season champion (MacNaughton Cup)
* indicates conference tournament champion (Mason Cup)
^ Because Augustana is playing a transition schedule of 16 games against conference opponents, point percentage is used to determine conference position
Rankings: USCHO.com Top 20 Poll

Schedule and results

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Date Time Opponent# Rank# Site TV Decision Result Attendance Record
Regular season
October 4 8:07 pm at Miami* Steve Cady ArenaOxford, Ohio         
October 5 8:07 pm Miami* Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan Midco Sports+       
October 5 8:07 pm Miami* Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan Midco Sports+       
October 11 TBA at Western Michigan* Lawson ArenaKalamazoo, Michigan         
October 12 7:07 pm Western Michigan* Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan Midco Sports+       
October 18 7:00 pm at St. Lawrence* Appleton ArenaCanton, New York ESPN+       
October 19 7:00 pm at St. Lawrence* Appleton ArenaCanton, New York ESPN+       
October 25 7:07 pm Bemidji State Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan Midco Sports+       
October 26 6:07 pm Bemidji State Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan Midco Sports+       
November 1 7:07 pm at Bowling Green Slater Family Ice ArenaBowling Green, Ohio Midco Sports+       
November 2 7:07 pm at Bowling Green Slater Family Ice ArenaBowling Green, Ohio Midco Sports+       
November 8 7:07 pm Michigan Tech Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan Midco Sports+       
November 9 6:07 pm Michigan Tech Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan Midco Sports+       
November 15 7:07 pm at Lake Superior State Taffy Abel ArenaSault Ste. Marie, Michigan Midco Sports+       
November 16 6:07 pm vs. Lake Superior State Huntington RinkTraverse City, Michigan (Superior Ice Showdown) Midco Sports+       
November 22 7:07 pm Augustana Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan Midco Sports+       
November 23 6:07 pm Augustana Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan Midco Sports+       
December 6 7:07 pm at Northern Michigan Berry Events CenterMarquette, Michigan Midco Sports+       
December 7 6:07 pm at Northern Michigan Berry Events CenterMarquette, Michigan Midco Sports+       
Holiday Face–Off
December 28 6:00 pm vs. Wisconsin* Fiserv ForumMilwaukee, Wisconsin (Holiday Face–Off Semifinal)         
December 29 2:30 pm vs. Alaska / Connecticut* Fiserv ForumMilwaukee, Wisconsin (Holiday Face–Off)         
January 4 6:07 pm USNTDP* Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan (Exhibition) Midco Sports+       
January 10 8:07 pm at St. Thomas St. Thomas Ice ArenaMendota Heights, Minnesota Midco Sports+       
January 11 7:07 pm at St. Thomas St. Thomas Ice ArenaMendota Heights, Minnesota Midco Sports+       
January 17 7:07 pm Bowling Green Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan Midco Sports+       
January 18 6:07 pm Bowling Green Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan Midco Sports+       
January 24 7:07 pm Minnesota State Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan Midco Sports+       
January 25 7:07 pm Minnesota State Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan Midco Sports+       
January 31 8:07 pm at Bemidji State Sanford CenterBemidji, Minnesota Midco Sports+       
February 1 7:07 pm at Bemidji State Sanford CenterBemidji, Minnesota Midco Sports+       
February 14 7:07 pm Lake Superior State Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan Midco Sports+       
February 15 6:07 pm Lake Superior State Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan Midco Sports+       
February 21 7:07 pm at Michigan Tech MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan Midco Sports+       
February 22 6:07 pm at Michigan Tech MacInnes Student Ice ArenaHoughton, Michigan Midco Sports+       
February 28 7:07 pm Northern Michigan Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan Midco Sports+       
March 1 6:07 pm Northern Michigan Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan Midco Sports+       
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from USCHO.com Poll. All times are in Eastern Time.
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Scoring statistics

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Rankings

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Poll Week
Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 (Final)
USCHO.com
USA Hockey

References

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  1. ^ "2024-25 Ferris State Hockey Roster". Ferris State Bulldogs. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "2024-25 Ferris State Ice Hockey Schedule". Ferris State Bulldogs. Retrieved August 29, 2023.