Departed players’ presence tough to replace, but Alaska has talent to succeed
The Nanooks have preseason all-conference picks Tyler Morley and Colton Parayko to build around.
Men’s D-I: Alaska
Ten to watch: Meet some of college hockey’s impact defensemen for 2014-15
The crop of college defensemen who will make the biggest marks this season is a diverse one.
WCHA coaches, media tab Minnesota State league favorite; Motte, Leitner share preseason player of the year
Minnesota State is the top team in both the WCHA preseason coaches’ poll and media poll, while Ferris State was picked to finish second in both polls. The media poll was conducted by the Bemidji Pioneer and the coaches’ poll by the Mankato Free Press. The Mavericks are coming off a Broadmoor Trophy-winning campaign and … Read more
Alaska sophomore Woods out for 2014-15 season to battle bone cancer
Alaska sophomore Justin Woods will miss the upcoming 2014-15 season after being diagnosed earlier this month with Ewing’s Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Woods will begin chemotherapy on May 22 at the Seattle Children’s Hospital and will spend the next nine months there receiving treatment. “Although I am missing the 2014-15 season, I … Read more
TMQ: New blood in the rankings, a review review, and an untouchable streak
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
TMQ: Northeastern, Lake Superior State offer surprises, while Wisconsin takes a fall
Here’s our weekly look at big events and big issues around Division I men’s college hockey.
Established players give Alaska firm footing, chance to contend
The Nanooks return three of their top four forwards from a team that was in the hunt for an NCAA tournament spot until late last season.
Air Force confirmed to play in Anchorage tournament despite shutdown
Air Force will take part in this weekend’s Kendall Hockey Classic in Anchorage, Alaska, after the host school worked out the Falcons’ travel accommodations during the government shutdown.
Army likely to remain the opponent for Penn State arena debut despite shutdown
Sources indicated that the Black Knights would be able to make the trip to State College, Pa., despite a government shutdown that has put a number of personnel on furlough.
Five finalists named for Hockey Humanitarian Award
This year’s five BNY Mellon Wealth Management Hockey Humanitarian Award finalists all have unique stories to tell and come from four different conferences, including a pair of players from the CCHA. All five players have contributed significantly through off-ice causes and foundations, some even created from scratch. Western Michigan senior forward Brett Beebe established his … Read more
CCHA suspends Alaska’s Youngmun one game for head contact penalty
The CCHA announced Tuesday that Alaska sophomore forward Nolan Youngmun has been suspended one game as the result of an incident against Ohio State on Feb. 9. Youngmun delivered an illegal hit to the head of an OSU player at the 3:57 mark of the second period. He received a five-minute major and a game … Read more
Commentary: What’s wrong with Notre Dame? Look to the schedule, absences
A brief aside to start. Don Cherry seems to lower his IQ each time he opens his mouth. I cringed reading his quote about the recently fired Brian Burke when he said “All this guy did was go get Swedes, Finns and U.S. college kids.” Last I looked, since Canada last won gold at the … Read more
TMQ: On Quinnipiac, name recognition and the No. 1 ranking
Did the Bobcats miss out on the top spot in the poll because they haven’t long been a traditional power? Jim Connelly and Todd D. Milewski discuss that and more in this week’s edition of Tuesday Morning Quarterback.
11 nominees unveiled for 2013 Hockey Humanitarian Award
Two repeat nominees are among the 11 college hockey players up for the 18th annual Hockey Humanitarian Award. St. Anselm’s J. Tucker Mullin and Alaska’s Kaare Odegard, both seniors, have been nominated again for the award, which recognizes college hockey’s top citizen. The full list of nominees: Jason Beattie, Niagara senior Brett Beebe, Western Michigan … Read more
Alaska losing scholarship in ’13 and ’14 due to NCAA infractions
According to a report in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, the NCAA is investigating a series of infractions made by Alaska-Fairbanks regarding student-athletes’ eligibility. The infractions involved 17 students on the hockey, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, swimming, women’s Nordic skiing and rifle teams during a four-year period from the 2007-11. The article states UAF self-reported the … Read more
Scoring, goaltending the top issues for Alaska
Alaska is looking to reverse a little polarity this season. “For our group coming off last season, there was a sense of disappointment,” coach Dallas Ferguson said. “We didn’t expect to be where we were with our record and we wanted to learn from it to make us better for this season.” Alaska ended the … Read more
Former Alaska defenseman Schmidt returns to Nanooks in assistant’s role
Alaska announced Tuesday that former defenseman Corbin Schmidt has been named the Nanooks’ new assistant coach. Schmidt replaces Brian Meisner. “I am honored to have been selected as the assistant coach at my alma mater,” Schmidt said in a statement. “I am very excited to return to Fairbanks and coach alongside another former Nanook in … Read more
WCHA’s Alaska playoff plan has some members anxious
The first sign of anxiety over the remodeled WCHA’s upcoming postseason format surfaced just minutes after the plan was voted in. League commissioner Bruce McLeod said he heard a couple of informal conversations taking place after last week’s meeting, with representatives of the schools that will make up the nine-team WCHA talking over other possibilities. … Read more
Alaska AD Karr moving to Northern Michigan for similar role
Forrest Karr has been named the Northern Michigan director of athletics, recreational sports and the United States Olympic Education Center/special assistant to the president and will start his new position on June 11. Karr is currently the athletic director at Alaska and was one of three finalists considered for the Wildcats athletic director position. “I’m … Read more
Minnesota-Duluth’s Connolly named Senior CLASS Award winner
Minnesota-Duluth’s Jack Connolly has been named the 2012 winner of the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award, presented to the most outstanding senior student-athlete in Division I men’s hockey. Connolly is one of three finalists for the Hobey Baker Award, and he is a three-time WCHA All-Academic selection. “Winning the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award means a lot … Read more