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
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
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
Alabama-Huntsville announced on Monday the hiring of Mike Corbett as the Chargers’ new head coach. Corbett replaces Kurt Kleinendorst, who stepped down earlier this offseason after one season at UAH. Corbett spent the past 10 years as an assistant coach at Air Force, including serving as the team’s associate head coach during the 2012-13 season. … Read more
According to WHNT in Alabama, ousted Denver coach George Gwozdecky is a candidate for the vacant Alabama-Huntsville head coaching position and spent Wednesday afternoon on campus. Reportedly, Gwozdecky was seen walking into Spragins Hall with UAH athletics director E.J. Brophy. It is unclear if Gwozdecky has actually interviewed, but the TV station did say that … Read more
Matt Thomas has been named the new head coach at Alaska-Anchorage, replacing Dave Shyiak, who was relieved of his duties in April. The fifth head coach in UAA history, Thomas comes to the Seawolves after nine years as a head coach and general manager in the ECHL, including the last four-plus seasons with the Stockton … Read more
Penn State forward Justin Kirchhevel has left the program due to personal reasons, the school announced Thursday. Kirchhevel will return home to Brookings, S.D., and finish his Penn State degree through online classes. “I want to thank the coaching staff and my teammates for an amazing experience over the last two years,” said Kirchhevel in … Read more
The six finalists for the Alaska-Anchorage head coaching position were announced Monday by the school. will come to Anchorage for on-campus interviews. That announcement was made today by UAA Vice Chancellor Dr. William Spindle. Those finalists include original finalists Chris Brown (Augsburg head coach) and Michael Corbett (Air Force associate head coach), along with new … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage announced Wednesday that chancellor athletic director Steve Cobb has been removed from his position, effective immediately. As an officer of the university, Dr. Cobb serves at will on six months’ notice. “Dr. Cobb’s legacy at UAA includes a number of remarkable achievements of which we are all proud,” said UAA chancellor Tom Case in … Read more
Alabama-Huntsville announced Wednesday that Kurt Kleinendorst has stepped down as the Chargers’ head coach after just one season behind the bench. Kleinendorst guided the Chargers through the team’s final season as a Division I independent before joining the revamped WCHA in 2013-14. “Kurt Kleinendorst has steadied the rough waters during our transition into the WCHA … Read more
Earlier this week, the Anchorage Daily News reported that former Alaska-Anchorage player Nick Haddad was struck with a stick by then-head coach Dave Shyiak during a 2011 practice. Thursday, a written statement to the News and the Associated Press from Haddad confirmed the incident. Haddad confirmed the incident that former teammate, Mickey Spencer, reported this … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage’s supplemental search committee for a new coach will meet to begin the application review process on Monday, May 20, the school announced Thursday. The public is invited to participate in an open forum session. Coaching finalists are expected to be announced by May 30.
According to a report in the Anchorage Daily News, former Alaska-Anchorage coach Dave Shyiak struck one of his own players with his stick during a 2011 practice in 2011 and then told his players to keep quiet about the incident. Former Seawolves’ forward Mickey Spencer mentioned the incident in a letter to University of Alaska … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage has reopened its search for the Seawolves’ next head coach after originally suspending it on May 2. A supplementary search committee consisting of community members, UAA coaching and hockey alumni and UAA leadership has been added, while the criteria used to screen applicants has been revised to allow candidates with coaching experience equal to … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage announced Thursday night that it has suspended the search for a new head coach to “revamp both the committee and the criteria for candidates to become the fifth bench boss in program history,” according to the Anchorage Daily News. The News reports that the move came after four finalists to replace Dave Shyiak, who … Read more
After the Alaska State Hockey Association issued a vote of no-confidence to Alaska-Anchorage athletic director Steve Cobb earlier this week, the UAA Hockey Alumni Association, which includes former Seawolves’ hockey players, on Tuesday issued a similar vote of no-confidence to Cobb, according to the Anchorage Daily News. “I wouldn’t have any comment on that at … Read more
The Alaska State Hockey Association is not a fan of Alaska-Anchorage athletic director Steve Cobb as the organization “resoundingly, quickly and unanimously” approved a vote of no-confidence in Cobb, according to the Anchorage Daily News. According to the report, a resolution was sent to university and state leaders with the association citing the “steady decline … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage announced Wednesday that Chris Brown, Michael Corbett, Gary Heenan and Damon Whitten are the four finalists for the Seawolves’ head coaching position. Dave Shyiak was fired on March 29 after eight years at the helm. Brown is a former UAA assistant coach (1997-2000) and has spent the last 13 years as head coach at … Read more
According to the Huntsville Times, Alabama-Huntsville junior defenseman Lasse Uusivirta was arrested Monday and charged with raping an 18-year-old woman back on Jan. 13. “Information about an incident on campus came to the attention of university officials,” UAH spokesman Ray Garner said in a statement. “The facts of the incident were immediately submitted to the … Read more
Alaska-Anchorage will have a new head coach for the 2013-14 season as Dave Shyiak was fired Friday. A school-issued news release did not divulge details or even mention Shyiak was fired, but according to the Anchorage Daily News, Shyiak met with the team Friday afternoon and gave them the news. “He came in and told … Read more