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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. 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.

Ferland is among many young junior hockey players that are well representing the Cree nation. With a higher prescence of aboriginals competing in hockey, Ferland is among the youngest Canadian to have earned a spot in the NHL. 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.
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