Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Ferris State Bulldogs Season Preview

By Tom Morelli/Ferris State Beat Writer

FERRIS STATE BULLDOGS

Head coach: Bob Daniels (18th season)

Home arena: Ewigleben Ice Arena (2,493)

Last season: 12-19-7 overall, 9-14-5 CCHA (9th), lost to Nebraska-Omaha in first round of CCHA playoffs

Back for more: Goaltenders Jordan Barber, Pat Nagle and Taylor Nelson, defensemen Chad Billins, Matt Case, Tommy Hill, Zach Redmond, Aaron Schmit, Michael Trebish and Scott Wietecha, and forwards Cody Chupp (captain), Mike Embach, Mike Fillinger, Derek Graham, Casey Haines, Nate Hennig, Jordie Johnston, Aaron Lewicki and Todd Pococke

So long, farewell: Defenseman Evan Case, forwards Brendan Connolly, Corey Couturier, J.T. Dahlinger and Justin Lewandowski

Welcome to campus: Defenseman Brett Wysopal (transfer from Colorado College), forwards Eric Alexander, Kyle Bonis, Matthew Kirzinger and Travis Ouellette

NHL draft picks: 1 (Redmond)

Notable Quotable: "We have two veteran goaltenders returning in Taylor Nelson and Pat Nagle. If both play great, that’s terrific and we will split them, but we are committed to playing with one goaltender that gives us the best chance to win." – Head coach Bob Daniels

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