Pittsburgh, Pa. - The Atlantic Hockey Conference announced Friday afternoon that Robert Morris University freshman Brady Ferguson is one of six league newcomers named to the AHC All-Rookie Team.

Ferguson, a 6-foot, 190-pound center, has established a new program record for points by a freshman, scoring 11 goals and adding 14 assists in 31 games played. He is joined by Tyler Pham (Army), Jack Riley (Mercyhurst), Brady Norrish (RIT), Keegan Harper (Niagara) and Jayson Argue (Bentley) on the AHC All-Rookie squad, which was selected by league coaches.

A native of Lewisville, Texas, who also spend part of his childhood in southern California, Ferguson netted 23 points (9g, 14a) in 26 conference games. The left-handed shooter immediately announced his arrival with a three-game point streak in mid-October and has been a regular part of the lineup right from the start of the season, scoring at least a point in 17 of his first 31 NCAA games.

"Brady has been very consistent all season," said RMU head coach Derek Schooley. "He's come into a deep team and has earned everything he's accomplished this season. We are very proud the Atlantic Hockey coaches have recognized his contributions to our team this year."

Ferguson excelled in a scoring-line role in junior hockey as well, accumulating 79 points (29g, 50a) in 114 games with the Amarillo (Texas) Bulls of the North American Hockey League. He played alongside current RMU teammates John Rey and Timmy Moore in Amarillo, claiming the 2012-13 NAHL postseason championship in the process.

For the last four months, Ferguson has centered a potent forward line that also features junior David Friedmann on left wing and sophomore Daniel Leavens on the right side. The trio has combined for 76 points (29g, 47a), 66 of which have occurred since being united as a line Nov. 1.

"I've just played simple hockey and I've had really good linemates," Ferguson said. "It's nice to get recognition from the other coaches (in the AHC), but it's even better that our team is getting recognized for our accomplishments."

The 20th-ranked Colonials, who won their first regular-season conference title this year, have a first-round bye this weekend as the AHC tournament begins on campus sites. Defending league postseason champion RMU (22-7-5, 19-5-4 AHC) will host the lowest-remaining seed in a best-of-three quarterfinal series at 84 Lumber Arena, with Games 1 and 2 set for Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14.

The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. both nights. Visit RMUColonials.com or call 412-397-4949 for ticket information. 

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