Inside Making the Cut 2008A look at the Texas Brahmas prospect camp with defenseman Ross Rouleau
Ross Rouleau wants to play professional hockey. Last season, the six-foot-one, 175 pound defenseman wore the number four for Finlandia University, a member of NCAA Division III and the Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association (MCHA). He notched 25 points (7 G, 18 A) in 26 games played. After an intense defensive battle, Finlandia was defeated by the Adrian University Bulldogs in a 1-0 in a heartbreaking overtime loss at the MCHA Championship game in March.
Ross Rouleau wants to play professional hockey. Last season, the six-foot-one, 175 pound defenseman wore the number four for Finlandia University, a member of NCAA Division III and the Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association (MCHA). He notched 25 points (7 G, 18 A) in 26 games played. After an intense defensive battle, Finlandia was defeated by the Adrian University Bulldogs in a 1-0 in a heartbreaking overtime loss at the MCHA Championship game in March.
At 20 years of age, the Hancock, Michigan native has been skating since he could walk. He played high school hockey for the Hancock Bulldogs. In their 2002-03 season, Hancock had a 22-3-0 record, marking the most victories in school history. They also had 14 consecutive wins, another school record, and took their fourth consecutive Lake Superior Hockey Conference Title.
They were also the #1 Ranked D3 Team in the State of Michigan. Rouleau played for the Marquette Rangers (NAHL) before attending Finlandia University.
Ross' older brother Pete Rouleau signed with the Brahmas in August. Pete encouraged Ross to try out for the Brahmas and will be at the camp to provide support, advice and encouragement.
"I'm just hoping to make the team," said Rouleau. "I've been skating for a couple of hours every morning and then working out and riding the bike...if you don't give 110%, you're not making it."
Photo Credit: Ross Rouleau
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