Dallas Ferguson was named the eighth head coach of the Alaska Nanooks hockey program on May 15, 2008.

During the 2007-08 campaign, Ferguson completed his fourth year as a Nanooks' assistant coach. He has been a part of Nanook squads that have defeated four No.1-ranked teams, captured two Alaska Airlines Governor's Cups, finished third at the CCHA Super Six tournament at Joe Louis Arena, won three CCHA first-round playoff series on the road, and set a program record for road wins in a season (10).

The 35-year old Ferguson has coached thirteen Nanooks who have gone on to professional hockey careers, including NHL rearguard Jordan Hendry of the Chicago Blackhawks and, most recently, defenseman Tyler Eckford, who will begin his pro career with the New Jersey Devils organization in the fall of 2008. The program's only First-Team All-American, Eckford was the team's second leading scorer this season, ranked the top-scoring defenseman for five consecutive weeks and was amongst the national leaders all season long. He also became the first Nanook to earn CCHA First Team All-Conference honors and the CCHA's Best Offensive Defenseman Award.

Not only has Ferguson excelled on the ice, but in recruiting as well. During the late NCAA signing period (spring of 2008), Ferguson inked seven recruits, including two talents who led their respective leagues in scoring (Adam Cardwell and Carlo Finucci), a junior hockey conference defenseman of the year (Aaron Gens), and one skater who is native to Alaska (Cody Butcher).

Since his arrival at Alaska in the summer of 2004, Ferguson has steadily climbed the professional ladder. After serving as the Nanooks' second assistant coach from 2004-07, he was named the first assistant coach this season. From 2004 to 2007, Ferguson primarily coached the defensemen and was in charge of the defensive special teams in his first three years. In 2005, Ferguson coached the penalty-killing unit to an impressive 88.0 percent conversion percentage, the third best in the nation. This season, Ferguson took on more duties as the primary assistant, including a larger role in recruiting.

On April 10, 2008, Doc DelCastillo announced his resignation and Ferguson was named the interim coach.

Prior to his tenure at Alaska, Ferguson spent two years as the assistant coach for the Fairbanks Ice Dogs Junior A hockey team.

As an athlete, Ferguson enjoyed a four-year professional hockey career following his collegiate playing days in Fairbanks. He was a four-year letterwinner for the Nanooks (1992-96) and ranks 21st on Alaska's career scoring list. He finished his career with 104 points (17g, 87a) and was a three-time recipient of the Shawn Chambers Top Defenseman Award. A proven leader, Ferguson was an alternate captain as a junior and voted the team captain as a senior.

A native of Wainwright, Alberta, Ferguson earned his bachelor's degree in business administration with an emphasis in management and organization from UAF.

Following his college career, he played four years professionally. He split his rookie pro year with the Alaska Gold Kings of the West Coast Hockey League and the Richmond Renegades of the East Coast Hockey League. Ferguson played in 15 games for the Gold Kings, notching a goal and 13 assists, and finished the 1996-97 season with the Renegades, compiling a goal and two assists in 18 games.

Ferguson spent the next three seasons with the Anchorage Aces (formerly the Gold Kings) of the WCHL. In his time with the Aces, Ferguson amassed 55 points in 144 games, as well as six points in 18 playoff games.

Ferguson and his wife Tara live in Fairbanks with their daughter, Payton Marie, and are expecting their second child in June of 2008.