He went on to play 11 seasons of professional hockey. The Spencer Penrose Award is selected by the nation’s 64 NCAA Division I men’s head coaches from the 10 finalists.

Western Michigan University (WMU) Hockey Head Coach Pat Ferschweiler was awarded the 2025 Spencer Penrose Award amid a historic season. Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (WMU/WWMT) ...

Pat Ferschweiler becomes first WMU hockey coach to win Spencer Penrose Award Updated: Apr. 09, 2025, 3:25 p.m. | Published: Apr. 09, 2025, 3:24 p.m.