Men’s D-I: Alaska

Minnesota State chosen as preseason favorite in WCHA media, coaches’ polls

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Minnesota State is the top choice in both the preseason WCHA coaches’ poll and media poll. Both the coaches and media also chose preseason All-WCHA Teams and preseason Players of the Year. WCHA Preseason Coaches’ Poll WCHA Preseason Media Poll All-WCHA Preseason Team – Coaches’ The coaches voted Minnesota State teammates Daniel Brickley and Marc … Read more

Alaska establishes Gootee Family Nanook Hockey Scholarship, will start with ’17-18 season

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Alaska announced Wednesday the establishment of the Gootee Family Nanook Hockey Scholarship that will provide scholarships to Alaska hockey student-athletes starting in the 2017-18 season. “On behalf of the program, I want to thank Jason and his family for their commitment to our hockey program,” Alaska coach Dallas Ferguson said in a statement. “The creation … Read more

WCHA suspends Alaska’s Erickson, LSSU equipment manager Prucha for separate incidents

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The WCHA announced Tuesday a pair of suspensions, stemming from separate incidents this past weekend. Alaska senior forward Josh Erickson has been suspended one game, while Lake Superior State equipment manager Paul Prucha has been suspended for two games. Both suspensions will be in effect for their respective institution’s next Division I games. Erickson’s suspension … Read more

WCHA suspends Alaska-Anchorage’s Mitchell, Alaska’s Vieth one game each for illegal hits

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The WCHA announced Tuesday one-game suspensions for Alaska-Anchorage sophomore forward Mason Mitchell and Alaska junior forward Austin Vieth. The suspensions will be effective for the next games for the Seawolves and Nanooks, respectively. Mitchell’s suspension is a result of a blindside hit at the 4:58 mark of the first overtime period of Alaska-Anchorage’s game of … Read more

Both Alaska programs spared as cuts announced at Fairbanks, Anchorage

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At a Thursday press conference, it was announced that several sports are in their last season at Alaska-Fairbanks and Alaska-Anchorage. None of those sports is hockey, however. Skiing is being eliminated at both schools, while UAA is axing indoor track and field. Those sports were targeted for elimination in a waiver request submitted by the … Read more

WCHA roundups: Crazy special teams night sees Wisconsin beat Northern Michigan

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Tony Granato’s first victory as Wisconsin coach came despite a wacky night on special teams. The Badgers scored four power-play goals but allowed two short-handed scores. Northern Michigan had a third-period five-on-three advantage but failed to convert. And Trent Frederic’s first collegiate goal on — what else? — a Wisconsin power play with 8:24 remaining … Read more

Bowling Green favored in WCHA coaches, media polls; Ferris State’s Mayhew preseason player of the year

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On Tuesday, the WCHA announced the results of its coaches and media preseason polls, in addition to preseason All-WCHA Teams, preseason Player of the Year and preseason Rookies of the Year. Bowling Green took the top spot in both polls, while Ferris State’s Gerald Mayhew was tabbed preseason Player of the Year in both. Minnesota … Read more

WCHA announces 3-on-3 overtime and shootout, three-point standings structure and new NHL-sized nets

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The WCHA announced Tuesday three pivotal changes to take effect for the upcoming 2016-17 season. The changes include the introduction of 3-on-3 overtime and shootout (both if necessary) for regular-season league games, a three-point-per-game structure to the league standings and mandatory NHL nets in all arenas. “The WCHA is committed to evolving and adapting however … Read more