Three weeks into Ferris hockey’s offseason, the program introduced new head coach Brett Riley at a press conference on Monday, March 31. The former Long Island University coach was announced […]
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EDITOR’S COLUMN: Conversations with custodians
Late nights in the Torch office can be quite lonesome. Sometimes, I’ll be in the office past midnight. After staring at the same monitor for so long, I get delirious. […]
Cole Burtch enters transfer portal
This article was originally published on March 28. Redshirt sophomore forward Cole Burtch committed to Augustana University on April 1 after entering the transfer portal on March 28. Burtch transferred […]
Caiden Gault enters transfer portal
Junior forward Caiden Gault, Ferris State hockey’s leading goal scorer from 2024-25, has entered the transfer portal. Gault was a Hobey Baker nominee after he captured 25 points (15-10–25) in […]
Brett Riley named head coach of Ferris Hockey
Former Long Island University head coach Brett Riley is taking the reins of Ferris State’s hockey program. On Friday, March 28, Ferris Athletics announced that Riley will replace its oldest-tenured […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Apply, wait, repeat
It’s the plight of most, if not all, graduating seniors: finding a job. Since September, I’ve hit at least one “apply” button weekly. Fast forward to now, and I’ve only […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Spring break without breaking the budget
My spring break vacations have varied over the years. A trip to Florida, staying at home, a two-day trip to West Virginia and Ohio and then a simple trip to […]
Search continues for hockey coach
Ferris State athletics’ search for the hockey program’s new coach is picking up steam. After compiling a list of candidates and working with search firm DHR Global, athletics will be […]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Democracy is dying in darkness
Big Tech has loomed over both society and government for a while now. That idea is undeniable. But with Trump taking office in January, there’s been a shift in Big […]
Bob Daniels’ final game at home ends with shootout loss
Ferris hockey coach Bob Daniels’ final time coaching in Big Rapids came with a back-and-forth third period, which pushed the Bulldogs to extra frames against the Northern Michigan Wildcats after […]