July 31, 2025

Ferris State launches a campaign to name ice for retired hockey coaching legend Bob Daniels

Fundraising campaign to name ice for retired Ferris State hockey coach Bob Daniels — Former Ferris State hockey head coach Bob Daniels is the subject of a fundraising campaign to rename the Ewigleben Ice Arena ice sheet in his honor.

BIG RAPIDS, Mich. —

Ferris State University and Bulldog Athletics are launching a fundraising campaign to name the ice sheet inside the Ewigleben Ice Arena in honor of former hockey head coach and legend Bob Daniels.

Once the fundraising goal is met, the ice sheet will be renamed the Bob Daniels Ice Rink in honor of Daniels' lasting impact on the Ferris State hockey program, its players and those who built successful careers in the hockey world and beyond.

Funds will be used to support the Ferris State hockey players and program.

The Bulldogs are honoring Daniels on Friday, Aug. 1 with a reception and retirement event at the David L. Eisler Center, 805 Campus Drive starting at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public with the program starting at approximately 6:45 p.m.

Daniels retired this summer after serving 36 years in the Bulldog program, including 33 seasons as the head coach. He concluded his career with 510 wins, ranking among the top 20 all-time in college hockey and was a two-time National Coach of the Year Award recipient.

The college hockey icon led the Bulldogs to all four NCAA Tournament appearances in school history, including a historic trip to the 2012 NCAA Division I Frozen Four and a berth in the national championship game.

Bulldog alumni and donors along with fans and supporters are encouraged to donate to this special cause in honor of Coach Daniels.

Donations can be made online here.