PUCK PREVIEW | Dawgs To Open CCHA Action At Home Against St. Thomas

Big Rapids, Mich. - The Ferris State Bulldogs will open Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) action when they take on the St. Thomas (Minn.) Tommies on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28-29, inside Ewigleben Ice Arena.

Early Start Saturday Games Now In Effect

All remaining league games played on Saturday night at home are set for 6:07 p.m. (ET), with the exception of Senior Night (Feb. 25) against Lake Superior State which is set for a 5:07 p.m. (ET) start. All Friday night home games remain at 7:07 p.m. (ET). All game times are subject to change, stay tuned to FerrisStateBulldogs.com/Tickets for more information.

Bulldogs Bounce Back Headed to Off Weekend

Ferris State drove home a 4-1 victory over the Canisius Golden Griffins in non-conference action on Saturday (Oct. 15), inside Ewigleben Ice Arena. A total of 10 different Bulldogs picked up a point while sophomore goaltender Noah Giesbrecht put together a strong 29-save performance for his first victory of the campaign. Ferris State used a four-goal run to blow past the Griffins, with four different scorers tapping in on the score sheet. Matt Slick netted his first goal as a Bulldog, while Stepan Pokorny took the team goal-scoring lead (3) on the night. Mitch Deelstra and Dallas Tulik also registered goals on the evening, and Giesbrecht picked up an assist, his first collegiate point, on Slick's goal to cap the strong effort.

Taking Center Stage

Ferris State's top two centermen have been some of the most productive in the CCHA this season. Headed into the off-week, Ferris State sophomore forward Bradley Marek was the fourth-leading scorer in the country (2-4-6), pacing the Bulldog offensive attack at a point-per-game rate. The reigning CCHA Rookie of the Year is tied for second in the league in point scoring. Marek also is the CCHA's leading faceoff man at a blistering 63.4 percent, leading all CCHA skaters in face off wins. For Marek, his three-game point streak has him boasting five points on the run, including two multi-point efforts.

Much like Marek, Stepan Pokorny has been a force for the Bulldogs, tied for fifth nationally and third in the CCHA in point scoring (3-2-5). Pokorny is second in the CCHA in goal scoring (3), and is, like Marek, a point-per-game customer (5 games played). Pokorny is, like Marek, one of the top face off men in the CCHA (56.6 percent), on 51 wins in 90 attempts, good for sixth-best amongst CCHA centermen with more than 60 tries in the dot.

Giesbrecht Dazzles Against Canisius

Ferris State sophomore goaltender Noah Giesbrecht had his shutout bid spoiled in the final seven minutes, but ultimately made 29 stops on 30 shots for his first win of the campaign. Giesbrecht made 13 power play saves as well, with Canisius going on the man advantage on a major power play just 2:45 into the contest. In the second period, Giesbrecht swept a puck up the left wing wall ahead to senior defenseman Matt Slick, who took it the length of the ice for his first goal as a Bulldog. The assist was the first collegiate point for Giesbrecht, and the first assist by a Bulldog goalie since January 31, 2020.

Bulldog Hockey to Honor Veteran's With Annual Free Student Game & American Legion Fundraiser

The Ferris State University men's ice hockey team will honor all branches of the American and Canadian Military on Saturday, Nov. 12, in honor of the American Veteran's Day and Canadian Remembrance Day, in partnership with the American Legion, AMVETS, and Gilbert's Carpets Plus. All veterans and active duty personnel can take advantage of tickets at nearly 50 percent off full price ($9 per ticket). These tickets are for sale in person only at the Ewigleben Ice Arena Box Office, and are on sale now. In addition, the proceeds from Chuck-a-Puck will be donated to the American Legion, directly benefitting local veterans. Fans can also visit the information table in the main concourse. 

Players of the Week

Ferris State has two CCHA Player of the Week Awards in three weeks of action, with junior goalie Logan Stein earning CCHA Goalie of the Week Honors in week one, followed by freshman forward Connor McGrath earning the Rookie of the Week award for his week two performance.