Player's Profile
- Name: Michael Ferland
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 195 lbs
- Birthdate: 1992-04-20
- Eligible for Draft: 2010
- Drafted: 2010
- Hometown: Swan River, Manitoba
- Acquired: 5th round (133rd overall), 2010
- Playing In: CHL
Michael Ferland
Prospect Grade: 7.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: Ferland scored 45 goals with 40 assists and had 52 PMs in 44 games with the Brandon Wheat Kings Midget AAA team. He also skated in one game for the Beasejour Blades in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League.
2009-10: Ferland learned from all of his experiences in his rookie season with the Brandon Wheat Kings. The solid winger scored nine goals along with 19 assists and a plus 16 rating while taking 85 PIMs (11 fighting majors) in 61 WHL games. Ferland gained from his rookie season to come back next season better conditioned to play on the top two forward lines for Brandon. The Wheat Kings had a strong playoff push in which Ferland scored three goals with an assist in 15 WHL playoff games. The rookie forward was lucky enough to play for the host team of the 2010 Memorial Cup championships where his team made it past the Calgary Hitmen but lost to the Windsor Spitfires in the finals.
2010-11: Ferland started his second season with the Wheat Kings being forced to undergo knee surgery on October 7, 2010. Ferland's toughness is already well known, but after recovering from the knee injury, he put his skill on display more often in a solid sophomore season. The physical forward scored 23 goals with 33 assists and a plus three rating while accumulating 110 PIMs (12 fighting majors) in 56 WHL games. Ferland showed his value in the playoff series as he tied for the team’s lead with four goals. Despite the series-ending game six loss to the Medicine Hat Tigers, the power forward managed to score a hat-trick. Ferland showed his ability to score the big goals all season long including the playoff-clinching win by scoring in overtime.
Talent Analysis
Ferland plays the power forward role with his puck patience around the net and quick accurate release. The rugged winger can dominate a game with his size or by dropping his gloves when necessary and doesn't shy away from the physical play in both ends of the rink. He will need to continue improving his skating and two-way game to succeed at the professional level.
Future
Ferland will probably be sent back to the Brandon Wheat Kings after training camp to play his 3rd season in the WHL. He will continue developing his power forward game and want to remain healthy for the whole season while increasing his offensive numbers.
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Profile Last Updated: November, 30th 2011
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