Got an email today letting me know that 2007 East Kentwood grad and Michigan Dream Team member Eric Alexander had made a verbal commitment to attend Ferris State and play hockey. The 6'2" 200-lb. forward has been playing for the Chicago Steel of the USHL this season, along with a few other 2007 Michigan high school grads: Will Weber (Gaylord), Tim Buttery (Detroit Catholic Central) and Andrew Miller (Crankbrook).
I confirmed the news with a well-placed source: Eric's mom, Patty. She's been a Blog reader and has sent me some emails with interesting insights on "what it takes" to try to get a D-1 scholarship. Here's what she told me (in an email) today: "It has been Eric's goal to play Division 1 College Hockey in the CCHA or WCHA for many years. The deciding factor for Eric was the personal interaction with the Coaching Staff and Players during his visit. They have an amazing group of players who know how to work hard and win. Seeing FSU beat top ranked teams, like Miami of Ohio, Notre Dame, and Michigan told us they can compete with anyone and win. They are first class and we're excited he's going to be playing with them in 2009 as well as beginning his college education."
Thursday, March 6, 2008
EK grad Alexander commits to Ferris
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Congrats and best of luck!
We're VERY proud of you, Eric!
The Beltons
Yeah Eric!!!
Go Bulldogs!!!!!
The Smigelski's
It should have been over vs. EGR CC was lucky to make it this far!!!
Congratulations, Eric! We know how hard you have worked for this and we are very proud of you. Wishing you all the BEST at FSU
The Harwoods
Best of luck Eric. Ferris got a good one. Ferris looks like they are getting more and more competitive. They took two games from Miami and one from Michigan. Could be a national contender in a couple of years. You will be a great player for them.
Mr G
You dah man Dangles. Ummm....about those tickets :-).
Congrats Eric you have made us proud of you all your life. Keep up the good job and sportsmanship.
Gramma
EK fans so proud /happy for what you did at EK & in Chicago. we heard updates of your hard work in Chicago. If your happy at Ferris - we are. FSU is lucky to have you. we know you will be great asset to FSU team. way to go Eric.
I never doubted it for a minute! We are all so proud of you! Look forward to having the boys be around you one way or the other in the years to come.
Your adopted Mom.
Carin
Your bro's are missing ya!
Congratulations and best of luck, Eric. FSU is my alma mater and we look forward to watching some great hockey in Big Rapids!
Thank you all for your good wishes and the nice things you wrote. I'm excited to be going to FSU and to being able to contribute to there promising program. I want to thank all of my past coaches who have tought me so much over the years. Not just with hockey, but with life lessons too. Again thank you all for the support!
Eric
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