The Ferris State University NCAA Division I men's ice hockey squad will square off against Grand Valley State inside FSU's Ewigleben Ice Arena as the "Anchor-Bone On Ice" exhibition game takes place this Friday, Oct. 20, in Big Rapids.

The Bulldogs, who are coming off a dramatic eight-round shootout win over nationally 12th-ranked Western Michigan last Friday night, will face the Lakers' American Collegiate Hockey Association (AHCA) club team on Friday with puck drop set for 7:07 p.m. (ET). It will mark the first matchup between FSU and GVSU on the ice since the Bulldogs moved to varsity status in the mid-1970's.

The two West Michigan institutions are longtime rivals in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and compete against one another in NCAA Division II action, but have not faced each other on the ice since the 1974-75 season when Ferris State beat the Lakers five times while midst moving from the club level to the NAIA level prior to becoming a Division I member in the late 70's. Ferris went 5-0 versus the Lakers during the 1974-75 season, outscoring GVSU 41-9 over the five contests.

The Bulldogs were slated to have a bye week before agreeing to the exhibition matchup.

"We're looking forward to bringing this great rivalry to the ice and expecting a great crowd for this matchup," said FSU head coach Bob Daniels. "This game fits into our schedule well and will be a contest that should feature plenty of energy and excitement from both the players and the fans."

Tickets for the contest are on sale now and are $20 for adult reserved seats along with $15 for seniors (age 65+) and FSU faculty staff in addition to $10 for kids ages 3-17. FSU student tickets are only $5 for general admission in the Dawg Pound or $10 for student reserved seats with identification.

The "Anchor-Bone On Ice" game is also included in all Ferris State Hockey season ticket packages.

Fans can purchase digital tickets for Friday's home action and all Bulldog home hockey games in advance to guarantee a seat by visiting FerrisStateBulldogs.com/Tickets.

The FSU Athletic Ticket Office's normal business hours are Monday thru Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (ET) with extended hours on Wednesday until 7 p.m. (ET). A complete pricing structure, ticket office hours and additional information is available online at FerrisStateBulldogs.com and can be found by visiting the "tickets" tab. For additional ticket information, please call (231) 591-2888.

The Bulldog Sports Network and flagship radio station Sunny 97.3 FM will carry this week's action live with online coverage also available at FerrisStateBulldogs.com. Live video coverage will also be provided on a pay-per-view basis on FloSports coverage.