NCAA Division I independent men’s hockey teams to compete for inaugural United Collegiate Hockey Cup in March 2026

The Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights, Missouri, will host the United Collegiate Hockey Cup from March 5-7, 2026, bringing together five NCAA Division I men’s hockey programs for a postseason showdown. The event will feature Lindenwood, Alaska, Alaska Anchorage, Long Island and Stonehill. The five-team tournament will include a play-in game, with all … Read more

Gagnon (Lindenwood), Kebreau (Alaska Anchorage), Grabko (Alaska), Bartoszkiewicz (Lindenwood) highlight October honors for NCAA D-I men’s hockey independent schools

The 2024-25 season got off to a strong start for the NCAA’s five men’s Division I hockey programs and four players have earned monthly honors from NCAA Division I Independent Hockey. All five schools enjoyed impressive road wins, eight cumulatively, with those victories coming at Notre Dame (2), Wisconsin, Merrimack, Lake Superior State, Miami, Northern … Read more

Alaska Anchorage names former Lake Superior State assistant hockey coach Pietrangelo to same role with Seawolves

Alaska Anchorage has announced the addition of Vincent Pietrangelo as the team’s new assistant coach. Pietrangelo is no stranger to college hockey having served as an assistant and head coach in the college ranks since 2015. He spent the 2023-24 season as an assistant coach at Lake Superior State. “We couldn’t be more excited to … Read more

Ledyard Classic field to include Alaska Anchorage, Dartmouth, Northeastern, Providence for 2024 event Dec. 28-29 at Dartmouth’s Thompson Arena

Alaska Anchorage, Dartmouth, Northeastern, and Providence will make their way to Thompson Arena for the 35th annual Ledyard Classic. The Ledyard Classic is one of the longest standing Division I hockey tournaments and is presented by Ledyard National Bank. This year, the tournament is set to take place on Saturday, Dec. 28 and Sunday, Dec. … Read more

Alaska Anchorage men’s hockey assistant Murdock leaves Seawolves for same role with Wisconsin

Wisconsin has announced that Kevin Murdock is joining the Badgers men’s hockey team as the team’s new third assistant coach. Murdock, who spent last season as an assistant coach at Alaska Anchorage and helped revive the program when hired in late 2021, will coach UW’s goaltenders, among his other duties. “Kevin is a guy who … Read more

Former St. Norbert, Alaska Anchorage player Carbery named new head coach of NHL’s Capitals

The Washington Capitals have named Spencer Carbery the team’s head coach. Carbery, 41, becomes the 20th head coach in Capitals franchise history and returns to the organization after spending the last two seasons as an assistant coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs. During his college playing days, Carbery graduated from St. Norbert, where he played … Read more

Alaska Anchorage hires successful NAHL junior hockey coach Stewart as Seawolves’ associate head coach

Alaska Anchorage has announced the hiring of Trevor Stewart as the team’s associate head coach. Stewart brings 15 years of coaching experience to the Seawolves. He most recently served as the head coach for the NAHL’s Fairbanks Ice Dogs for the past decade. Stewart led the Ice Dogs to Robertson Cup championships in 2013-14 and … Read more

Alaska Anchorage names former NAHL, NA3HL coach Murdock to assistant’s role with Seawolves

Alaska Anchorage announced Wednesday that Kevin Murdock has been hired as an assistant coach with the Seawolves. Murdock comes to UAA, which will return to play in 2022-23, from the NAHL’s North Iowa Bulls where he served as the associate head coach and general manager. “Kevin is one of the brightest young minds in hockey … Read more

Cosentino, Murphy, Shasby named finalists for Alaska Anchorage hockey head coaching position

Alaska Anchorage announced Saturday that Chris Cosentino, Steve Murphy and Matthew Shasby have been chosen as finalists for the head coach position for the Seawolves hockey program. Former UAA coach Matt Curley resigned in June after leading the Seawolves to seven wins in two seasons. Cosentino is a two-time ACHA Coach of the Year after … Read more

After reaching fundraising goal, Alaska Anchorage hockey team reinstated for 2022-23 college hockey season

Alaska Anchorage announced Tuesday that the Seawolves hockey program has surpassed its fundraising mark of $3 million, resulting in the team’s reinstatement and paving the way for the team to resume play in the 2022-23 season. “Thanks to the passionate and determined fundraising efforts of coaches, student-athletes, alumni, boosters, community leaders and corporate donors from … Read more

Alaska Anchorage fundraising efforts top $2 million, must raise $3 million total by Aug. 30 to get hockey program reinstated

The Save Seawolf Hockey volunteer group has surpassed the $2 million fundraising mark in its effort save the Alaska Anchorage program from elimination, according to a news release. The group must raise $3 million by Aug. 30, 2021 for the Division I college hockey program to be reinstated. To date, $2.1 million has been raised. … Read more

Longtime WCHA supervisor of officials Shepherd named 2021 winner of conference’s Otto Breitenbach Distinguished Service Award

The WCHA announced Monday that conference supervisor of officials Greg Shepherd has been voted unanimously by the league’s 10 teams as the 2021 recipient of the Otto Breitenbach Distinguished Service Award. “The WCHA was and always will be the best league in college hockey and I am truly honored and humbled to receive this award,” … Read more