What league does Ferris State Univ. play in?

Ferris State Univ. play in the NCAA.

When was Ferris State Univ. founded?

Ferris State Univ. was founded in 1975 in Big Rapids, MI, USA, USA.

Where is Ferris State Univ. based?

Ferris State Univ. is based in Big Rapids, MI, USA.

Who is the head coach of Ferris State Univ.?

The head coach of Ferris State Univ. is Dick Bertrand.

Who is the captain of Ferris State Univ.?

The captain of Ferris State Univ. is Peter Lowden.

What arena does Ferris State Univ. play in?

Ferris State Univ. play their home games at Robert L. Ewigleben Ice Arena in Big Rapids, MI, USA.

What are the team colors of Ferris State Univ.?

The team colors of Ferris State Univ. are Crimson + Gold.

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1985-1986 Season

Ferris State College were 17-19-2 in the 1985-86 NCAA season with 28 points, 6th in the CCHA and 17th overall.

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1985-1986 Ferris State College Player Stats

All Positions

Ferris State College — 1985-1986 Skater Stats
#	N	Skater	Regular Season						Postseason
#	N	Skater	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-	GP	G	A	TP	PIM	+/-
NCAA
1.		Paul Lowden (F)	38	32	39	71	20	-
2.		Peter Lowden (C)	37	28	40	68	25	-
3.		Murray Winnicki (F)	38	19	40	59	60	-
4.		Gary Sweetnam (D)	38	6	40	46	76	-
5.		Dean Cowling (F)	37	16	23	39	49	-
6.		Gilles Grondin (F)	35	10	14	24	33	-
7.		Dean Davies (D)	38	8	16	24	50	-
8.		Paul Couture (F)	29	8	13	21	24	-
9.		Darin Fridgen (RW)	35	12	8	20	68	-
10.		Andy Black (RW)	33	10	8	18	6	-
11.		Kevin MacIsaac (F)	33	11	6	17	77	-
12.		Phil Kaske (F)	26	7	9	16	34	-
13.		Rod Schluter (C)	8	6	8	14	8	-
14.		Serge Poulin (F)	21	2	9	11	4	-
15.		Doug McLeod (D)	22	2	7	9	35	-
16.		Mike Chighisola (C)	10	4	4	8	8	-
17.		Mike Reidy (D)	36	2	6	8	51	-
18.		David DeSalvo (D)	21	1	5	6	18	-
19.		Mike Sparago (LW)	21	1	4	5	22	-
20.		Jeff Lindsay (D)	20	1	3	4	21	-
21.		Doug Edgar (D)	22	1	2	3	26	-
22.		Mark Issel (D)	18	2	0	2	10	-
23.		Mark Johnstone (D)	14	0	2	2	14	-
24.		Randy Robertson (LW)	22	0	2	2	28	-
25.		Scott Cowie (LW)	4	0	0	0	4	-
26.		Yvon Prefontaine (D)	10	0	0	0	2	-
27.		Mike O'Sheridan (C)	-	-	-	-	-	-

Ferris State College — 1985-1986 Goalie Stats
#	N	Goalie	Regular Season									Postseason
#	N	Goalie	GP	GAA	SV%	W	L	T	SO	TOI	SVS	GP	GAA	SV%
NCAA
1.		Phil Bryant (G)	5	2.88	.893	-	-	-	-	-	-
2.		Glenn Raeburn (G)	30	-	.843	-	-	-	-	-	-
3.		Dave Sharpe (G)	12	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

1985-1986 Ferris State College Staff

Head CoachDick Bertrand
Asst. CoachTom Coolen
Interim Head CoachPeter Esdale

Team Staff History

1985-1986 Ferris State College Captains

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Team Captaincy History

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1985-1986 Ferris State Univ. Demographics

Ferris State Univ. Facts

Plays in: NCAA Division I
Team Colors: Crimson + Gold
Town: Big Rapids, MI, USA Map
Founded: 1975

1985-1986 Ferris State College Roster Facts

Nationalities

22 players
8 players

Experience

Ferris State College: 1 210 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Robert L. Ewigleben Ice Arena
Location: Big Rapids, MI
Capacity: 2 493
Construction Year: 1976

Ferris State Univ. Games

Ferris State Univ. — 1985-1986 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
10/31/2026 11:07 PM UTC	Bemidji State Univ.	Ferris State Univ.	-	NCAA
10/31/2026 12:07 AM UTC	Bemidji State Univ.	Ferris State Univ.	-	NCAA
10/24/2026 10:07 PM UTC	Ferris State Univ.	Michigan Tech	2 - 1	NCAA
10/23/2026 11:07 PM UTC	Ferris State Univ.	Michigan Tech	1 - 3	NCAA
10/09/2026 11:07 PM UTC	Ferris State Univ.	Western Michigan Univ.	1 - 5	NCAA

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Latest Transactions

Ferris State Univ. — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
09/15/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Hobie Hedquist (G)	Retired	Details
08/20/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Max Itagaki (F)	Tulsa Oilers	Details
08/17/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Jack Silich (F)	Hobart College	Details
08/15/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Carter Rapalje (F)	Bemidji State Univ.	Details
08/12/2026	Confirmed	joining	Briggs Orr (D)	Aberdeen Wings	Details
07/31/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Max Dukovac (F)	Telford Tigers	Details
07/24/2026	Confirmed	joining	Alan Lendak (G)	Des Moines Buccaneers	Details
07/17/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Nic Belpedio (D)	Sterzing/Vipiteno	Details

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Ferris State Univ. History and Standings

Ferris State Univ. — Season History
season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
2026-2027	NCAA	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2025-2026	NCAA	37	7	25	-	1	2	91	138	25	0.68	8	Conference QF loss
2024-2025	NCAA	36	12	20	-	1	0	89	128	38	1.06	8	Conference QF loss
2023-2024	NCAA	36	4	22	-	6	2	83	125	26	0.72	9	Conference QF loss
2022-2023	NCAA	37	14	19	4	-	-	92	131	34	0.92	6	Conference SF loss
2021-2022	NCAA	36	11	24	1	-	-	90	135	28	0.78	7	Conference QF loss
2020-2021	NCAA	25	1	23	1	-	-	55	103	3	0.12	8	-
2019-2020	NCAA	35	7	26	2	-	-	70	127	17	0.49	9	-
2018-2019	NCAA	36	10	23	3	-	-	90	123	24	0.67	9	-
2017-2018	NCAA	38	14	23	1	-	-	87	122	34	0.89	6	-
2016-2017	NCAA	37	13	19	5	-	-	95	101	42	1.14	5	-
2015-2016	NCAA	41	20	15	6	-	-	112	109	30	0.73	4	Quarterfinal loss
2014-2015	NCAA	40	18	20	2	-	-	88	99	27	0.68	6	-
2013-2014	NCAA	43	29	11	3	-	-	138	94	42	0.98	1	Quarterfinal loss
2012-2013	NCAA	37	16	16	5	-	-	96	89	43	1.16	5	-
2011-2012	NCAA	43	26	12	5	-	-	124	94	54	1.26	1	Final loss
2010-2011	NCAA	39	18	16	5	-	-	94	86	43	1.1	5	-
2009-2010	NCAA	40	21	13	6	-	-	118	92	49	1.23	3	-
2008-2009	NCAA	38	12	19	7	-	-	90	105	25	0.66	9	-
2007-2008	NCAA	39	18	16	5	-	-	109	98	28	0.72	5	-
2006-2007	NCAA	39	14	22	3	-	-	107	126	22	0.56	9	-
2005-2006	NCAA	40	17	15	8	-	-	121	114	27	0.68	6	-
2004-2005	NCAA	39	13	22	4	-	-	114	131	18	0.46	10	-
2003-2004	NCAA	38	15	20	3	-	-	108	126	21	0.55	10	-
2002-2003	NCAA	42	31	10	1	-	-	188	100	45	1.07	1	Quarterfinal loss
2001-2002	NCAA	36	15	20	1	-	-	117	109	25	0.69	9	-
2000-2001	NCAA	38	13	20	5	-	-	91	112	22	0.58	8	-
1999-2000	NCAA	39	21	16	2	-	-	127	102	44	1.13	6	-
1998-1999	NCAA	36	14	16	6	-	-	89	87	31	0.86	6	-
1997-1998	NCAA	39	15	21	3	-	-	119	138	27	0.69	8	-

Ferris State Univ. Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Ferris State Univ. — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	PTS	PIM
1.	Max Dukovac (F)	2026-2027	Telford Tigers	NIHL	11	8	11	19	6
2.	Corey Mackin (F)	2026-2027	Düsseldorfer EG	DEL 2	12	9	7	16	8
3.	Jason Brancheau (F)	2026-2027	Baton Rouge Kingfish	FPHL	5	4	3	7	2
4.	Nic Belpedio (D)	2026-2027	Sterzing/Vipiteno	Alps Hockey League	9	3	4	7	29
5.	Ryker Killins (D)	2026-2027	Hannover Indians	Oberliga	12	3	4	7	6
6.	Jared VanWormer (F)	2026-2027	CSM Corona Brasov	Erste Liga	10	2	5	7	10
7.	Jake Willets (D)	2026-2027	Guildford Flames	-	6	1	5	6	11
8.	Gerald Mayhew (F)	2026-2027	Iowa Wild	AHL	10	2	3	5	6
9.	Caden Brown (F)	2026-2027	Anglet	Ligue Magnus	13	2	3	5	2
10.	Connor McGrath (F)	2026-2027	Nantes	Division 1	5	2	2	4	0

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Ferris State Univ. — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	192 lbs	21.30
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	23.73
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	23.12
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	23.15

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Ferris State Univ. — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Paul Lowden (F)	158	101	107	208
2.	Jim Baker (F)	137	82	123	205
3.	John DePourcq (F)	145	73	130	203
4.	Peter Lowden (F)	158	74	125	199
5.	Rod Schluter (F)	164	93	96	189

Franchise All-Time Goals

Ferris State Univ. — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Paul Lowden (F)	158	101	107	208
2.	Chris Kunitz (F)	152	99	76	175
3.	Rod Schluter (F)	164	93	96	189
4.	Stephen Banonis (F)	127	83	67	150
5.	Jim Baker (F)	137	82	123	205

Franchise All-Time Assists

Ferris State Univ. — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	John DePourcq (F)	145	73	130	203
2.	Peter Lowden (F)	158	74	125	199
3.	Jim Baker (F)	137	82	123	205
4.	Perry Zoldak (F)	124	60	112	172
5.	Jim File (D)	148	41	109	150

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Ferris State Univ. — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Matt York (D)	133	16	78	432
2.	Tim Corkery (D)	135	5	29	345
3.	Brett Colborne (D)	139	22	100	292
4.	Brendan Connolly (F)	147	35	81	286
5.	Randy Strong (F)	136	69	152	276

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Ferris State Univ. — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Rod Schluter (F)	164	93	96	189
2.	Bill Thomas (F)	163	30	54	84
3.	Paul Lowden (F)	158	101	107	208
4.	Peter Lowden (F)	158	74	125	199
5.	Ryan Lowney (D)	158	7	51	58

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Ferris State Univ. — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PPG
1.	Brian Bingel (F)	1	3	4	4.00
2.	Tim Smith (F)	22	15	36	1.64
3.	Neal Leonhard (F)	43	32	69	1.60
4.	Jim Baker (F)	137	82	205	1.50
5.	John DePourcq (F)	145	73	203	1.40

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Ferris State Univ. — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Chris Kunitz (F)	2002-2003	NCAA	42	35	44	79	1.88	56
2.	Randy Merrifield (F)	1983-1984	NCAA	41	20	53	73	1.78	14
3.	Paul Lowden (F)	1985-1986	NCAA	38	32	39	71	1.87	20
4.	Peter Lowden (F)	1985-1986	NCAA	37	28	40	68	1.84	25
5.	John DePourcq (F)	1990-1991	NCAA	42	15	48	63	1.50	14

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Ferris State Univ. — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Rod Taylor (F)	1990-1991	NCAA	42	41	15	56	1.33	112
2.	Chris Kunitz (F)	2002-2003	NCAA	42	35	44	79	1.88	56
3.	Paul Lowden (F)	1985-1986	NCAA	38	32	39	71	1.87	20
4.	Paul Lowden (F)	1986-1987	NCAA	43	32	29	61	1.42	14
5.	Peter Lowden (F)	1985-1986	NCAA	37	28	40	68	1.84	25

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Ferris State Univ. — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Randy Merrifield (F)	1983-1984	NCAA	41	20	53	73	1.78	14
2.	John DePourcq (F)	1990-1991	NCAA	42	15	48	63	1.50	14
3.	Chris Kunitz (F)	2002-2003	NCAA	42	35	44	79	1.88	56
4.	Peter Lowden (F)	1985-1986	NCAA	37	28	40	68	1.84	25
5.	Murray Winnicki (F)	1985-1986	NCAA	38	19	40	59	1.55	60

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Ferris State Univ. — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	PPG	PIM
1.	Matt York (D)	2004-2005	NCAA	36	2	17	19	0.53	137
2.	Dave Karpa (D)	1991-1992	NCAA	34	7	12	19	0.56	124
3.	Marty Pavelich (D)	1978-1979	NCAA II	-	-	-	-	-	124
4.	Tim Corkery (D)	1986-1987	NCAA	40	3	7	10	0.25	120
5.	Matt York (D)	2002-2003	NCAA	36	6	15	21	0.58	119