Western Michigan hockey has named Pat Ferschweiler as associate head coach for the 2019-20 season. Ferschweiler returns to the Bronco hockey program after spending four years as an assistant coach for the Detroit Red Wings.
Ferschweiler began his coaching career at WMU in 2010 when he was brought on as an assistant coach during the Jeff Blashill era. During his time as an assistant coach, he helped the Broncos reach back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances in 2011 and 2012. In addition to being an assistant coach for the Red Wings, Ferschweiler also spent one season with the Grand Rapids Griffins in an assistant coaching position.