Quinnipiac got the No. 1 spot and promptly lost its first game afterward. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss that and more in this week’s Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
The Gophers go into a series against No. 6 North Dakota this weekend after a three-win week. Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss in Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
Alaska-Anchorage sophomore forward Corbin Karl will depart the Seawolves’ program after the holiday break, the school announced Wednesday. “Corbin has decided it would be more financially feasible to pursue an education and play hockey back at home in Canada or at a Division III school,” said UAA coach Dave Shyiak in a statement. “We certainly … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage announced Tuesday that junior forward Andrew Pickering has retired from hockey due to health concerns. “Andrew has sustained two concussions in the last two months and has decided to concentrate on his health and studies,” said UAA coach Dave Shyiak in a statement. “It is unfortunate for Andrew and the Seawolf program as he … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage coach Dave Shyiak points to an influx of speed at forward and defense as good reason Seawolves fans should be hopeful their team can climb out of the WCHA basement. “Our team will have more speed than in years past,” he said. “This should help us in both our attack on the rush and … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage junior forward and leading scorer Mickey Spencer has left the team, according to the Anchorage Daily News. Spencer led the Seawolves with seven goals in 17 games and his 10 points tied him with sophomore center Jordan Kwas for the team lead. UAA coach Dave Shyiak confirmed to the News that Spencer left the … Read more
Last season was a big step for Alaska-Anchorage, which made just its second appearance in the WCHA Final Five in program history. In order for UAA to make a return trip to St. Paul, Minn., and improve on last season by earning an NCAA tournament bid, the Seawolves will have to find other sources for … Read more
Former Notre Dame forward and volunteer assistant coach T.J. Jindra has been hired as the new assistant coach at Alaska-Anchorage. Jindra played for four seasons with the Irish from 2003-07 and served as a volunteer assistant last year. He also coached at Sahhtuck-St. Mary’s prep school. “We are excited for T.J. to join the coaching … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage assistant coach Ryan McKelvie has been named the head coach at Lake Forest. He replaces Seamus Gregory, who was the interim head coach in 2010-11 after the retirement of longtime coach Tony Fritz. McKelvie, a former Minnesota State player, was the associate head coach of the Wenatchee Wild of the NAHL from 2008 to … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage’s second appearance in St. Paul ended Thursday, but the team stands to gain from the season.
THIRD STAR Tommy Grant, Alaska-Anchorage: The senior first-line left winger posted two goals, five points and was plus-2 in the Seawolves’ wins over Colorado College — their first home sweep since October 2007. He gave Alaska-Anchorage a 2-0 lead with his ninth and 10th goals of the season on Friday. :: Tommy Grant’s player page … Read more
Last season, things were starting to look up for Alaska-Anchorage. The Seawolves had seven seniors, the most in six years, and it appeared as if they might have the necessary tools to get over the hump to finally get out of the league basement and join up with the middle of the pack. They got … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage defenseman Kane Lafranchise is academically ineligible for the first semester, the Anchorage Daily News reported. Lafranchise is the Seawolves’ top returning defenseman in terms of last season’s offensive production. He had three goals and 12 assists. “It’s definitely going to hurt us,” Seawolves coach Dave Shyiak told the newspaper. “The second half of last … Read more
North Dakota is the nearly unanimous choice of WCHA coaches and media members to win that league’s regular season title. The Fighting Sioux took 10 of 12 first-place votes in the coaches poll, organized by the Grand Forks Herald and 28 of 29 first-place votes in the media poll, conducted by KZIO-FM of Duluth, Minn. … Read more
Ryan McKelvie is joining Alaska-Anchorage’s coaching staff. McKelvie, a former Minnesota State player, has been named an assistant coach, replacing Regg Simon, who became the head coach and general manager with Des Moines of the USHL. From the archives: Ryan McKelvie’s Minnesota State statistics He was the associate head coach of the Wenatchee Wild of … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage assistant coach Regg Simon is leaving his alma mater to become the head coach and general manager of the USHL’s Des Moines Buccaneers. Simon had been a Seawolves assistant for the past two seasons. In Des Moines, he will replace Mike Guentzel, who left to join the staff at Nebraska-Omaha. “Regg did a great … Read more
The NCAA men’s and women’s ice hockey rules committee gets this chance only once every two years, so there’s a little more emphasis to get it right. In the next month, leading up to and through the committee’s meeting June 8-11 in Indianapolis, the dialogue about potential rules changes will lead to debate and then … Read more
Goaltender Bryce Christianson is leaving Alaska-Anchorage after three seasons. He signed with the ECHL’s Stockton Thunder as an emergency backup. Related link: Early departures in 2010 offseason Christianson played in 11 games this season, posting a 3-8 record with a 4.37 goals against average and a .838 save percentage. His departure leaves only Dusan Sidor, … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage has reprimanded coach Dave Shyiak for throwing a water bottle from the bench while arguing with officials last Saturday, an action that led to his ejection. Shyiak was given an unsportsmanlike conduct minor and a game misconduct after an argument, the Fairbanks News Miner reported. The newspaper also reported that Shyiak stepped onto the … Read more
Although Alaska-Anchorage remained at the bottom of the league last year, it fought tooth and nail until the end to stay in the mix. Think of it this way: with the way the league ended up, points-wise, UAA was just six points out of fifth place and a home-ice berth, something the team has never … Read more