Huskies add Gould, Phillips to '12-13 recruits

Michigan Tech Press Release

Michigan Tech today announced two additions to the program’s 2012-13 recruiting class.

Malcolm Gould (North Vancouver, B.C./Chilliwack-BCHL) and Jamie Phillips (Caledonia, Ont./Toronto-OJHL) join five others who signed National Letters of Intent last November.

Gould, a 5-foot-11, 175-pound forward, played in 60 games for the Chilliwack Chiefs of the British Columbia Hockey League in 2011-12. He tallied 36 goals and 36 assists to lead the team in total points during the regular season. The 19-year-old also posted a team-high five points in six playoff games.

Prior to joining Chilliwack, Gould played the 2010-11 season with the Quesnel Millionaires, accumulating 14 goals and 17 assists in 57 games.

“Malcolm is a very gifted offensive player,” said MTU coach Mel Pearson. “He really came into his own this year, especially in the second half of the season. He has soft hands, good vision and knows what to do around the net. He’ll be a nice addition to the class we signed in the fall.”

Phillips, a 6-foot-3, 175-pound goaltender, is rated 26th among North American goaltenders on the final 2012 NHL Central Scouting draft rankings. He started last season with the Powell River Kings of the BCHL, where he posted a 16-6-1 record. The 19-year-old recorded a 2.01 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage with five shutouts. Phillips finished the year with the Toronto Jr. A Canadiens of the Ontario Junior Hockey League. He played in 21 games with a 3.05 goals-against average and .925 save percentage.

The previous season, Phillips helped the Pembroke Lumber Kings win the RBC Cup as Canadian national Junior A champions.

“Jamie is a tall, lanky and very athletic goaltender,” said Pearson. “He’s coming off a good season and had a good playoff with Toronto. We think he’s going to help make goaltending a strong position for us.”

Gould and Phillips join a recruiting class that already includes goaltender Pheonix Copley (North Pole, Alaska/Des Moines-USHL), forward CJ Eick (Appleton, Wis./Green Bay-USHL), defenseman Walker Hyland (Woodbury, Minn./Alberni Valley-BCHL), forward Jujhar Khaira (Surrey, B.C./Prince George-BCHL) and forward Alex Petan (Delta, B.C./Coquitlam-BCHL).

“(Assistant coaches) Damon (Whitten) and Billy (Muckalt) have done an outstanding job putting this class together,” said Pearson. “They’re the full package academically and athletically. We feel like they will help us take our program to the next level, and we’re really looking forward to seeing them in Houghton.”

PRO SIGNINGS: 2012 OFFSEASON

The following is a list we will continue to update over the spring and summer months as players from Michigan colleges sign professional contracts.

FERRIS STATE
Chad Billins, Sr., D, Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL)
Jordie Johnston, Sr., F, Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL)

LAKE SUPERIOR STATE
Fred Cassiani, Sr., F, Idaho Steelheads (ECHL)
Kyle Haines, Sr., D, Lake Erie Monsters (AHL)
Zach Trotman, Jr., D, Boston Bruins (NHL)

MICHIGAN
Chris Brown, Jr., F, Phoenix Coyotes (NHL)
Luke Glendening, Sr., F, Providence Bruins (AHL)
Shawn Hunwick, Sr., G, Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL)
Greg Pateryn, Sr., D, Montreal Canadiens (NHL)
David Wohlberg, Sr., F, Albany Devils (AHL)

MICHIGAN STATE
Torey Krug, Jr., D, Boston Bruins (NHL)
Brock Shelgren, Sr., D, Alaska Aces (ECHL)

MICHIGAN TECH
Jordan Baker, Sr., F, Colorado Eagles (ECHL)

NORTHERN MICHIGAN
Andrew Cherniwchan, Sr., F, Colorado Eagles (ECHL)
Justin Florek, Sr., F, Boston Bruins (NHL)
Tyler Gron, Sr., F, Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL)

WESTERN MICHIGAN
Derek Roehl, Sr., F, Fort Wayne Komets (CHL)
Greg Squires, Sr., F, Stockton Thunder (ECHL)
Matt Tennyson, Jr., D, San Jose Sharks (NHL)

Treais to wear the 'C' for Wolverines in '12-13

Michigan Press Release

Michigan announced recently the team captains for the 2012-13 season, naming forward A.J. Treais as captain and defensemen Lee Moffie and Mac Bennett as alternate captains.

Treais was named the 83rd captain in Michigan hockey history after posting 32 points (15g, 17a) in 40 games during his junior season. The 5-foor-8, 178-pound forward set new career highs in points, goals, assists, plus/minus rating (plus-24), power-play goals (3) and game winning goals (4). He earned points in a career-high eight straight games (7g, 5a) from Jan. 21-Feb. 24, was named the CCHA Postgame® Offensive Player of the Week for the week ending Feb. 20 and was named to the Great Lakes Invitational All-Tournament team after helping Michigan to the crown.

Moffie recorded 32 points (7g, 25a) in 41 games as a junior, setting new career marks in points, goals and assists. He led the team in assists, while ranking third overall and first among defensemen in points. The 6-foor-1, 205-pounder was named to the CCHA All-Tournament Team and honored as the CCHA Gladiator® Defensive Player of the Week twice (Feb. 5 and Feb. 20). Moffie earned points in a career-high six consecutive games (3g, 6a) from Feb. 3 to Feb. 18.

Bennett earned the 'A' after a 21-point (4g, 17a) performance in 41 games as a sophomore. He ranked second among defensemen in points, assists and plus/minus rating (plus-16). Going 5-foor-11 and 185 pounds, Bennett set a new career high with three points (3a) on Oct. 13 vs. St. Lawrence and scored his first-career game-winning goal on Nov. 5 vs. Western Michigan.

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BC muzzles Ferris State in NCAA championship game

By Tom Morelli/Ferris State Beat Writer

As the old saying goes, 'all good things must come to an end.'

For Ferris State, their magical run fell just shy of grabbing the championship, losing 4-1 to perrenial powerhouse Boston College in the national title game on Saturday.

The Golden Eagles wealth of talent and experience was prevalent from the onset, as they took advantage of a defensive breakdown at the Bulldogs' end to go up 1-0 just 3:18 into the contest.

Sophomore forward Garrett Thompson would return the favor shortly thereafter, going to his backhand to bang home Andy Huff's rebound on BC netminder Parker Milner from just outside the crease. In addition to Huff, linemate Travis Ouellette was also credited with a helper, giving him his 15th of the campign.

At the midway point of the frame, Boston College reclaimed the lead on a power-play marker from Paul Carey. The scoring play began when Pat Mullane dished the puck off to Brian Dumoulin, who then sent a crossing pass from the right faceoff circle over to Carey at the point for a one-timer.

Following a quiet second period of play for both sides, another turnover in Ferris State's defensive zone allowed for the Golden Eagles to strike again. Lighting the lamp this time was freshman Johnny Gaudreau, who split two defenders en route to beating Bulldogs' goaltender Taylor Nelson with a backhanded shot above the blocker pad.

With 1:03 remaining, Steven Whitney added an empty-netter for Boston College to help secure the team's third national championship in the last five years.

Nelson finished his college career with 33 saves, 27 of which came in the final two periods alone. At the oppsotie end, Milner tallied 27 stops.

"What a year," said Nelson. "I'm extremely proud of every individual in that locker room. All season long, we sacrificed for one another and bled for one another. And, as far as what it means to the program, I think in our minds, it's made history."

Despite the loss, senior defenseman Chad Billins and junior forward Kyle Bonis both earned a spot on the 2012 Frozen Four All-Tournament Team.

Ferris State closes out the 2011-2012 season with a record of 26-12-5, which ties them for the second-most wins in school history.

'Dawgs dismantle Union, headed to finals

By Tom Morelli/Ferris State Beat Writer

Every dog has his day, and for Ferris State, that day is Saturday as the Bulldogs faceoff against Boston College for the national championship following last night's 3-1 victory over Union.

It wasn't all fun and games for Ferris State (26-11-5 overall) from the get-go however, as the Dutchmen grabbed the initial lead with eight minutes remaining in the first on a five-hole shot by Daniel Carr.

In the ensuing period, the Bulldogs began to march back with a power-play marker by senior forward Aaron Schmit.

Ferris State sealed the deal in the final stanza, producing a pair of goals just four minutes apart. Junior Kyle Bonis, who had assisted on Schmit's earlier tally, scored the game-winner at the 15:17 mark by bouncing in a rebound off defenseman Brett Wysopal's initial shot.

"There was a lot of nerves out there, especially early on in the game," said Wysopal. "Pucks were jumping off everyone’s sticks. On the goal, it just got wrapped around the goal pretty hard, saw him in front the net. It wasn’t a very good shot, just got him in the right spot. I was praying that it wasn’t out of reach for Bonis and luckily it wasn’t and he buried it."

Looking for the equalizer, Union pulled netminder Troy Gosenick late in the game, but Schmit put those plans to rest by lighting the lamp with 55 seconds left in regulation.

Grosenick finished the game with 34 saves, compared to Taylor Nelson's 27.

The national championship game from the Times-Forum in Tampa, Florida can be seen on ESPN2 at 7 pm.

FSU's Daniels named National Coach of the Year

Ferris State Athletics Release

For his efforts in leading Ferris State University to its first NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey “Frozen Four” appearance in school history, Bob Daniels has been chosen winner of the 2012 Spencer Penrose Award as Division I Men’s Ice Hockey flexxCOACH/AHCA Coach of the Year. For Daniels, this marks his second Penrose Award, having been previously honored by his peers in 2003. He will receive his award on Saturday evening, April 28, during the American Hockey Coaches Association annual convention in Naples, FL.

Entering Thursday afternoon’s semifinal contest vs. Union College, Daniels’ Bulldogs have compiled an overall record of 25-11-5, capturing the regular season title in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association along the way.

Ferris advanced to this year’s Frozen Four in Tampa by virtue of winning the NCAA Midwest Regional in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on March 23-24. FSU defeated the University of Denver in the opening game, 2-1, and came back to down Cornell University by the same score in the final.

Daniels, this year’s CCHA Coach of the Year, is completing his 20th season at Ferris State. A 1982 graduate of Michigan State University, Daniels got his coaching start in junior hockey, three times earning Coach of the Year honors for the Hennessey Engineers of the North American League from 1983-1986. He earned a master’s degree in sports organization while serving as a graduate assistant at Miami University during the 1986-87 season. From there, he spent two years as an assistant at the University of Illinois-Chicago.

Daniels first arrived at Ferris State in 1989 and served as an assistant under John Perpich for one year and Bob Mancini for two. He was named head coach in 1992 and his career mark stands at 333-361-79. In his previous Coach of the Year season, he led Ferris State to a record of 31-10-1 in 2002-2003.

The longest serving coach in FSU history, Daniels has coached eight All-Americans (prior to this year’s announcements), including 2003 Hobey Baker Hat Trick Award Finalist Chris Kunitz, the first ever CCHA Player of the Year to come from Ferris State. Daniels has also been very active with USA Hockey and the American Hockey Coaches Association.

Assisting Daniels this season were Drew Famulak and Mark Kaufman. Famulak will also be honored in Naples as it was previously announced that he will receive the Terry Flanagan Award, recognizing an assistant coach for a career body of work.

The runners-up for this year’s AHCA Men’s Division I Coach of the Year award were Rick Bennett of Union College and Norm Bazin of UMass-Lowell.

The Spencer Penrose Award is named in memory of the Colorado Springs benefactor who built the Broadmoor Hotel Complex, site of the first ten NCAA championship hockey tournaments. All AHCA Coach of the Year awards are selected by the head coaches in each division and are sponsored by flexxCOACH, the leader in delivering online coaching education for sports and the development of software products designed to assist coaches in creating drills, planning practices and designing fitness programs for athlete development.