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Posts by Ben Thayer

The road less salted

Opinions January 20, 2010November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

Driving in Michigan between November and April can often be treacherous; with the economic downturn and budget cuts, this winter is worse than ever. Obviously the unpredictable, uncontrollable weather is […]

Riley nominated for Hobey Baker Award

Sports January 20, 2010November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

Like most kids growing up in Canada, all Blair Riley has ever wanted to do is play hockey. “For most kids in Canada obviously it’s the number one thing,” said […]

Bulldog Hockey Swept Away

Sports January 18, 2010November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

The nationally No. 6-ranked Bulldog hockey team was swept by No. 2-ranked Miami (Ohio) following a 5-4 loss on Saturday. Ferris took a 2-1 lead in the second period, but […]

Bulldogs Dominated by RedHawks in shutout

Sports January 16, 2010November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

In the opening game of the series, nationally No. 2-ranked Miami shutout the No. 6-ranked Ferris State hockey team 4-0. The largest crowd of the season of 2,277 people was […]

CCHA Heavyweight Bout: Round Two

Sports January 14, 2010November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

The nationally No. 6-ranked Bulldog hockey team hosts the No. 2-ranked Miami RedHawks this weekend in a critical CCHA series. The Bulldogs and RedHawks are tied for first in the […]

Off and Running

Sports January 13, 2010November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

The men’s and women’s track teams officially begin the 2010 indoor track season on Friday at the SVSU Doug Hanson Open. Some of the team members competed in an event […]

Hockey program prominence

Sports January 13, 2010November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

The Ferris State hockey program is returning to prominence after a few seasons of inconsistency. Since I arrived at Ferris in August of 2006, the team has never finished in […]

Just squeaked by

Sports January 13, 2010November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

The Ferris State women’s basketball team won two of its three games returning to conference play over the weekend. The Bulldogs defeated Lake Superior State at home on Thursday by […]

Bulldogs Finish Third in Showdown

Sports January 6, 2010November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

The nationally No. 11-ranked Ferris State hockey team finished third in the 21st annual Badger Hockey Showdown splitting two games. On Saturday, Ferris lost 6-1 to Yale University after trailing […]

Third and Looking Up

Sports December 31, 2009November 20, 2015 Ben Thayer

The Bulldog hockey team is third in the CCHA standings, behind only Michigan State and Miami. Ferris is 8-2-2-2 in conference play this season and 13-3-2 overall. The Bulldogs are […]

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