Press Release
PENTICTON, BC–
The Penticton Vees Jr. Hockey Club is pleased to announce forward Brad
McClure (93) has committed to Ferris State University for the 2014-15
season.
McClure is currently in his first season with the
Vees, and has four goals and five points in 10 games. Prior to joining
the Vees, 19 year-old McClure spent the past three seasons playing for
his hometown Stratford Cullitons of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey
League. McClure led the Cullitons in scoring last season, fashioning
together 78 points in 51 games, including finishing second in league
goal-scoring with 45 tallies. In 144 career games in the GOJHL, McClure
amassed 95 goals and 162 points.
Vees Head Coach & GM
Fred Harbinson says having McClure gives the Vees a dangerous weapon,
“We are fortunate to be able to develop Brad for the next two seasons
for a great program in Ferris State. Brad has a dynamic skill set and
prolific track record of producing offensively. Ferris is getting a
quality player and individual.”
The Ferris State Bulldogs
play in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) and are based
out of Big Rapids, Michigan. The 2012 campaign was a memorable one for
the Ferris State program. The Bulldogs captured their second ever CCHA
Regular Season Championship and finished with an overall record of
26-12-5 record; highlighted by a 14 game unbeaten streak. The Bulldogs
advanced all the way to the Frozen Four Championship in April, where
they lost out to Boston College; the best post-season finish in school
history. The Bulldogs are coached by Bob Daniels who is entering his 20th season as Ferris State Head Coach. In 2012 Daniels took home both the NCAA and CCHA Coach of the Year honours.
Alumni to play for the Bulldogs include Travis Ouellette, who is
entering his senior season, and John DePourcq who is in the Ferris State
Hall of Fame. McClure is the twelfth Vee to secure a NCAA scholarship
on this year’s roster.
(Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
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