Ferhi in First NHL Training Camp with Anaheim

September 23, 2003

Sacred Heart University graduate (2003) Eddy Ferhi recently reported to his first ever National Hockey League training camp with the defending Western Conference Champion Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. Ferhi made 14 saves in combining for a shutout in a rookie game played last week.

Ferhi signed on with the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks of the American Hockey League at the conclusion of the Pioneers 2002-03 season and appeared in the final regular season game for the Mighty Ducks on April 4th against the Cleveland Barons. In that game the Charenton, France native stopped 28 of 30 shots in recording the first win of his professional career.

After the season was over the Anaheim signed Ferhi a two-year minor league contract. While he will report to training camp in Anaheim this coming fall, he will likely be assigned to Cincinnati for the 2003-04 season. "It is my first year so I am not asking for much," said Ferhi. "But I am hoping and certainly confident that eventually I can play in the NHL."

"He's realistic about playing in the NHL. He's prepared to go to Cincinnati and battle for a job there and develop in the AHL," said Pioneers head coach Shaun Hannah. "This will be a stressful and busy time for Eddy. The daily practice sessions are long and a couple times a week are followed by games that night. Goaltenders don't necessarily play every game so Eddy will have to patient and remain focused and prepared for when his time comes. Eddy's good at that."

While at Sacred Heart Ferhi set school records for goals against average in a career (2.63) and for a single season (2.27) during the 2002-03 campaign. He also tied the record for career wins (36), and games played in a season (31) during the 2001-02 season. He also places second for six additional records.

"What Eddy did here is a testament to our program and the type of student athletes that we are bringing here, as well as the quality of play in our league," Hannah said.