October 2, 2006

Michigan Lacrosse Names Captains

Ann Arbor, Mich. - The University of Michigan men's lacrosse team has named their captains for the upcoming 2007 season.  Three seniors, midfielder Matt Hudson (Libertyville, Ill./Libertyville), defenseman Brad Ferriell (Cockeysville, Md./Dulaney) and goaltender Ryan Kaufman (Olney, Md./Magruder) will lead the squad this spring.

Hudson, a former attackman, enters his final campaign coming off another successful season in '06.  Starting six games and participating in 19, Hudson finished last season with 19 goals and 13 assists.  His 13 assists eclipsed his total of 12 from his previous two seasons.   

Kaufman begins his second season as the Wolverine's starting goaltender and was a key cog in last year's success.  A vocal leader on and off the field, Kaufman posted a .599 save percentage to go along with a 7.40 goals against in 2006. 

Ferriell headlines a young defensive corps and brings a physical presence to the back line.  Starting all 20 games for the Wolverines despite battling through injuries much of the year, Ferriell finished with one goal on the season and was a mainstay throughout the season.

Michigan will open the 2007 season on Friday, February 16 vs. Central Michigan at Oosterbaan Fieldhouse at 7:00pm. 

For more information on the Wolverine's run to the top in 2007, please visit MGoBlue.com.

Contact: Joe Hennessy (jjhennes@umich.edu) - 734-276-8493