After leading Shreveport to NAHL title, Zirnis named new assistant coach at Alaska
Alaska has named former Alabama Huntsville standout and NAHL coach Karlis Zirnis an assistant coach (photo: NAHL).
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Former Notre Dame captain, Alaska Anchorage assistant Jindra joins St. Cloud State staff
St. Cloud State has announced the hiring of T.J. Jindra as the interim coordinator of hockey and video operations.
Arizona State, Minnesota Duluth, Minnesota State, Clarkson to play 2018 Desert Hockey Classic
Arizona State, in partnership with the Arizona Coyotes, announced Monday the return of the Desert Hockey Classic tournament to Gila River Arena in Glendale on Dec. 28-29, 2018 (photo: Rachel Lewis).
Alaska Anchorage adds graduate transfer Hayes from Maine for 2018-19 season
Alaska Anchorage has added graduate transfer defenseman Malcolm Hayes for the 2018-19 season.
Former coach Lucia to be inducted into Alaska Nanooks Hall of Fame in September
Alaska announced Thursday that former coach Don Lucia will be the fourth inductee into the Nanook Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018.
Arizona State expects new arena to be completed by Nov. 2020
According to the Arizona Republic, Arizona State VP of athletics Ray Anderson expects the school’s new 5,000-seat arena that will house the hockey program and other sports to be completed by Nov. 2020.
Alaska Anchorage adds Phalon, Borges as new assistant coaches
Alaska Anchorage has announced the hiring of Mark Phalon and Dana Borges as assistant coaches.
Nanooks alum, former assistant Largen named new head coach at Alaska
Alaska has named Erik Largen the head coach of the Nanooks hockey program (photo: Alaska Athletics).
Alaska Anchorage selects ‘true professional’ Curley as new head coach
Matt Curley was introduced Saturday as the sixth head coach in Alaska Anchorage history.
Alaska head coaching position down to interim coach West, former Miami assistant Brekke
The final two finalists have been selected for the head coaching position for Alaska and will participate in on-campus interviews starting this week.
After five seasons, Alaska Anchorage will not bring back Thomas as head coach
Alaska Anchorage announced Wednesday that the contract of head coach Matt Thomas will not be renewed.
Arizona Board of Regents formally approves plans for new on-campus arena at Arizona State
As expected, the Arizona Board of Regents has approved plans for a new multi-purpose arena at Arizona State University (photo: Rachel Lewis).
Arizona State coach Powers on new rink potential: ‘I’ve never had a doubt in my mind that they’d come up with something’
Though the Sun Devils have taken an extremely positive approach since the day they launched the program less than three years ago, playing home games at the Oceanside Ice Arena, a facility that can hold less than 1,000 spectators and lacks the infrastructure to operate at a high level, isn’t ideal (photo: Courtney Pedroza).
After Thursday vote, regents approve first step of plan to construct new 5000-seat home rink for Arizona State
Arizona State took its first major step towards building a new, on-campus arena on Thursday when the Arizona Board of Regents voted to approve an estimated $160 million project that would include construction of a 5,000-seat arena that the Sun Devils hockey team can call home (photo: Rachel Lewis).
Arizona State, Boston University to play Gila River Arena on Jan. 26
Arizona State has announced that the series-opening game against Boston University on Friday, Jan. 26, will be moved to Gila River Arena in Glendale, Ariz. – the home of the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes. Puck drop is still scheduled for 7:05 p.m. local time. “I think it’s our responsibility to allow as many local fans as … Read more
Minnesota State chosen as preseason favorite in WCHA media, coaches’ polls
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
Former Marian head coach Nguyen tabbed new assistant coach at Alaska
Alaska has announced the addition of Lincoln Nguyen as the team’s new assistant coach. “I am beyond excited to become part of the Nanook family and the Fairbanks community,” Nguyen said in a news release. “I would like to thank Dr. Gray, Coach (Lance) West and Coach (Erik) Largen for this opportunity. I look forward … Read more
Alaska chooses longtime assistant West to replace Ferguson as Nanooks’ head coach
Alaska has named longtime Nanooks’ assistant coach Lance West the ninth head coach in program history. West replaces Dallas Ferguson, who resigned on July 11 to take the head coaching job with the WHL’s Calgary Hitmen. “I am very pleased Lance West has accepted our offer to become the next head coach of the Alaska … Read more
Ferguson steps down as Alaska coach, takes same job with WHL’s Hitmen
Alaska announced Tuesday that head coach Dallas Ferguson will be resigning from the program after serving at the helm for the past nine seasons. His last official day with the Nanooks will be on August 17 before he assumes the role of head coach for the Calgary Hitmen of the WHL. “On behalf of my … Read more
Arizona State adds Quinnipiac transfer Taverner, who will be eligible in ’18-19
Arizona State announced Thursday the addition of transfer forward Andrew Taverner from Quinnipiac. Taverner joins the Sun Devils after spending the last three seasons with Quinnipiac, which included a NCAA tournament championship game appearance. During his three years, he totaled 15 goals and 17 assists in 93 games for the Bobcats, including three goals and … Read more