The team represented Ferris State University, was coached by Bob Daniels in his 30th season and played their home games at Ewigleben Arena.

Ferris State was eager to leave the previous season behind after posting one of the worst records in the history of college hockey.

Straight away, the team's offense looked much better, scoring four goals in each of their first two games and equaling their win total from the previous season after just the first weekend.

While the Bulldogs put up several more wins over the succeeding month, including over #2 Minnesota State, the team was being let down by subpar goaltending.

Giesbrecht put together a solid stretch and helped the Bulldogs produce their only weekend sweep of the season, downing Bemidji State in late-January.