Micheal Ferland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Micheal Ferland
Ferland with the Calgary Flames in 2014
Born	(1992-04-20) April 20, 1992 (age 33) Swan River, Manitoba, Canada
Height	6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight	217 lb (98 kg; 15 st 7 lb)
Position	Winger
Shot	Left
Played for	Calgary Flames Carolina Hurricanes Vancouver Canucks
NHL Draft	133rd overall, 2010 Calgary Flames
Playing career	2012–2020

Micheal Ferland (born April 20, 1992) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. He played as a winger for teams like the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, and Carolina Hurricanes. The Flames picked him in the fifth round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.

Early Life and Hockey Dreams

Micheal Ferland was born on April 20, 1992, in Swan River, Manitoba, Canada. He grew up with an older sister and a younger brother. His mother, Dianne, worked hard to support the family.

Micheal started playing house league hockey when he was 8 years old. He played until he was 15. Then, the midget AAA Brandon Wheat Kings noticed his talent. He tried out for their team and earned a spot. It was tough for his mom to pay for hockey. Charities like KidSport and the Manitoba Métis Federation helped with equipment costs. When Micheal joined the midget Wheat Kings, parents of his teammates from Swan River even helped pay his fees.

Playing Career Highlights

Micheal Ferland had an exciting journey in his hockey career, playing for junior and professional teams.

Junior Hockey Years

At age 17, Ferland joined the Brandon Wheat Kings in the Western Hockey League (WHL). This is a major junior league for young players.

• In the 2009–10 season, he scored 9 goals and 28 points in 61 games. He also played in 15 playoff games.
• The Calgary Flames chose him in the fifth round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
• He stayed with the Wheat Kings for two more seasons. He scored 56 points in 2010–11 and then 96 points in 2011–12. This placed him ninth in WHL scoring.

Ferland started his professional career in 2012. The Flames sent him to their minor league team, the Abbotsford Heat, in the American Hockey League (AHL). He had a tough start and was later sent to the Utah Grizzlies in the ECHL. After that, he returned to the Brandon Wheat Kings. He was then traded to the Saskatoon Blades. Despite challenges, he helped the Blades win 18 games in a row. They also played in the 2013 Memorial Cup.

Professional Hockey Journey

Micheal Ferland worked hard to become a strong professional player.

Calgary Flames Era

The Flames helped Ferland improve his game. He returned to the Abbotsford Heat for the 2013–14 season. He was much lighter and played well, scoring 18 points in 25 games. However, a knee injury ended his season early.

• For the 2014–15 season, Ferland impressed the Flames coaches.
• He started with the Adirondack Flames, their new AHL team.
• On October 30, 2014, he was called up to the Calgary Flames.
• He made his NHL debut the next night against the Nashville Predators.
• Ferland got his first NHL point on November 22, 2014, an assist against the New Jersey Devils.
• He scored his first NHL goal on March 29, 2015, against the Nashville Predators. It was the winning goal in a 5–2 victory.

In his first NHL season, Ferland had 2 goals and 5 points in 26 games. During the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs, his physical style of play made him a fan favorite. In a key playoff game against the Vancouver Canucks, Ferland helped the Flames come back from a 3–0 deficit. He scored a goal and then an empty-net goal, helping his team win 7–4 and eliminate Vancouver. His strong performance earned him a new two-year contract with the Flames.

Carolina Hurricanes Chapter

On June 23, 2018, Ferland was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes. He joined the team along with Dougie Hamilton and Adam Fox. In the 2018–19 season, Ferland quickly fit in with the Hurricanes.

• He achieved a career-high of 23 assists.
• His 17 goals and 40 points were his second-best totals.
• He helped the Hurricanes reach the playoffs for the first time in 10 years.

Ferland faced injuries during the playoffs, contributing one assist in seven games.

Vancouver Canucks and Retirement

As a free agent, Ferland signed a four-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks on July 10, 2019. His time with the Canucks was unfortunately affected by concussion problems.

• He played only 14 games in his first season with Vancouver.
• He had to leave games multiple times due to recurring symptoms.
• After missing the entire 2020–21 season due to ongoing concussion issues, Ferland indicated he would not play professionally again.

Ferland became a free agent after his contract with the Canucks ended in 2023. He has not signed with any team since then.

Personal Life

Micheal Ferland is a member of the Cree Indigenous people.

He received support from his coaches and teammates during challenging times. He worked with Flames' head coach Bob Hartley and teammate Brian McGrattan. He was also supported by minor league coach Mike Thompson.

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