In the off-season prior to the 2012–13 season, Ferland was charged with assault and aggravated assault following a bar fight in Cochrane, Alberta.[1] He played the following two seasons under the spectre of the assault charge before going to trial over the summer of 2014. Ferland was acquitted of the charges by a jury which found that he had acted in self-defence after being sucker punched by one of his accusers.[2]
Ferland is among many young junior hockey players that are well representing the Cree nation.[3] With a higher prescence of aboriginals competing in hockey, Ferland is among the youngest Canadian to have earned a spot in the NHL.[4] Currently with the Calary Flames organization, Ferland is looking to have a stellar playoff run with the Flames who hold high hopes for Ferland and his turn around career.[5]
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- ^ Martin, Kevin (2014-06-12). "Girlfriend of Calgary Flames' prospect Micheal Ferland defends "sucker punched" claim". Calgary Sun. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
- ^ Slade, Darryl (2014-06-17). "Flames prospect cleared of assault charges by jury". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 2014-10-30.
- ^ "Cree hockey players to watch for this season | The Nation: Cree News". The Nation: Cree News. 2013-09-09. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
- ^ "Talented group of aboriginal stars to play in NHL this year - MyToba.ca News". MyToba.ca News. 2014-09-24. Retrieved 2017-03-27.
- ^ "Aboriginal players toil in the NHL | Windspeaker - AMMSA". www.ammsa.com. Retrieved 2017-03-27.