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: Independent
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
Shyiak hired as Western Michigan associate head coach
Western Michigan announced on Monday the hiring of Dave Shyiak as the Broncos’ new associate head coach. Shyiak spent the 2013-14 season with the Toronto Maple Leafs organization where he was an amateur scout. Prior to that, he spent eight seasons as head coach at Alaska-Anchorage and was also an assistant and associate head coach … Read more
Former Alaska-Anchorage AD Cobb dead at 55
Former Alaska-Anchorage athletic director Steve Cobb has passed away at the age of 55, according to the Alaska Dispatch News. Cobb, who served as AD for nearly 13 years before he was fired in May 2013, died Monday in Pensacola, Fla., of unknown causes. “It’s certainly been a difficult day,” UAA associate athletic director Tim … 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
In relief role, Alaska-Anchorage’s Kamal nearly backstops an upset
The senior goaltender came on in the third period and allowed only the overtime goal to Ferris State.
The sound of victory: The tunes that get cranked up in winning locker rooms
When the coaches leave the room after a win, the music gets loud. Here’s what teams have picked to listen to and why.
Around college hockey, team travel nightmares make for some good stories
Canceled and missed flights make for hassles, but teams use the time for activities that may help in the long run.
Alaska-Anchorage hopes to get home Thursday, in time for series starting Friday
It looks like Alaska-Anchorage’s flight delay will check in at just about four days.
Missed connection leaves Alaska-Anchorage stuck in Minneapolis, unsure when it’ll get home
Alaska-Anchorage players and staff members aren’t sure when they’ll get home after they missed their connecting flight in Minneapolis on Sunday.
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.
Clean slate awaits Alaska-Anchorage after tumultuous offseason
New coach Matt Thomas wants to change the culture of the Seawolves’ program.
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.
Hackett takes athletic director position at Alaska-Anchorage
Keith Hackett has been named the new athletic director at Alaska-Anchorage. Hackett replaces Steve Cobb, who was fired in May. A university and administrative management executive with 36 years of higher education experience, Hackett comes to the Seawolves after working the past nine years as the senior associate AD for internal affairs at the University … Read more
Thomas replaces Garber as new Alabama-Huntsville assistant coach
Alabama-Huntsville has announced the hiring of Matty Thomas as an assistant coach for the 2013-14 season, the Chargers’ first in the WCHA. Thomas replaces Bruce Garber. “I couldn’t be more excited about the addition of Matty to the UAH coaching staff,” said UAH head coach Mike Corbett in a statement. “He brings a wealth of … Read more
New Hampshire grad Ciocco named new assistant at Alaska-Anchorage
Josh Ciocco has joined the Alaska-Anchorage staff as the Seawolves’ new assistant coach. A New Hampshire graduate, where he played from 2003-07 and was team captain during his senior season, Ciocco comes to UAA after serving as assistant coach at Milton (Mass.) Academy, while scouting amateur hockey events for the U.S. Hockey Report. “During this … Read more