UAA head hockey coach no longer with program
Hockey coach Dave Shyiak is parting ways with the Seawolves.
In a statement released Friday, the athletics department confirmed a search committee has been appointed and is considering national applicants to fill the position.
Governor’s Cup primer
The Governor’s Cup is here. The first game between the Seawolves and Nanooks will take place in Fairbanks, then the clubs will head to Anchorage to complete the two-game duel.
For the Seawolves, this is a chance to erase some bad memories of the 2013 season. The rivalry hasn’t reached Lakers-Celtics proportions, but taking out the Nanooks would lessen the blow of their disappointing year.
Previewing the Seawolves hockey matchup
The Seawolves will clash with the Colorado College Tigers Friday and Saturday night. This is an important set of games. They are opportunities for the green and gold to salvage what has turned into a disappointing season of hockey.
Seawolves rally for a tie with #14 MSU Mavericks
The Seawolf hockey team used a late game push Friday night to turn a potential 3-1 loss into a 3-3 tie with the 14th-ranked Minnesota State Mavericks.
Seawolves tie the No.2-ranked Golden Gophers
One does not often hear a herd of battle-prepared gophers howling at a pack of wild Seawolves, but the No. 2 ranked Golden Gophers from the University of Minnesota had every reason to whine Nov. 10 when the scoreboard read 2-2 at the end of the third period.
Seawolves take Kendall crown with a tie
The Seawolves won the Kendall Hockey Classic Saturday night by holding off the Air Force Falcons in an overtime nail biter.
After falling to an early 2-0 deficit, the Seawolves put up three unanswered goals. They held on to the 3-2 lead until the Falcons pushed in a goal with only .2 seconds left in regulation.
Hockey team adds eight rookies
The Seawolves welcome eight new players to their team for the 2012-2013 hockey season.
Meet the Seawolf: Chris Crowell
TNL's sports editor, Taylor Hall, gets the lowdown on one of UAA's stars on the ice, hockey player Chris Crowell, who will be playing his final year of hockey next year.
TNL: First off, congrats on becoming captain. Where and how did you get the news that you being named captain and what was your reaction?
Beavers spoil senior sendoff, sweep Seawolves
The UAA Hockey team played in two different types of games this past weekend against the Bemidji State Beavers. One was a low-scoring affair where scoring chances were at a premium. The other, a wide-open and high-scoring contest in which both teams had chances aplenty.
Slideshow: Shootout decides winner of Cup yet again
The Seawolves took on the Nanooks this weekend, beating them 3-2 Friday night but failing 3-1 in Fairbanks Saturday night.
In their Feb. 24 game, UAA started off slow but came forward with a barrage of shots in the second period. UAF was unable to stop their attacks, only scoring once more in the third period. After traveling to Fairbanks the Seawolves played Sat. 25 in the second Governor's Cup game.
Seawolves surrender to bad bounces lose pair at home to MSU
The UAA Hockey team got a cruel reminder of just how unfair the game of hockey can be this past weekend. A pair of fluke goals turned out to be the game winners for Minnesota State as they took a 3-2 win on Feb. 10.
UAA struggles return with pair of home losses to North Dakota
The UAA Seawolves ran into a band saw this past weekend and it has left them reeling once again searching for answers.
North Dakota used a pair of three-goal wins over the Seawolves at the Sullivan Arena to continue their recent return to winning form. While their winning streak grew to four straight and propelled them into a tie for fourth place in the WCHA, the host Seawolves remain in a tie for eleventh place with Minnesota State at five points in 12 league games.
Hat-trick hero lifts UAA to Kendall title
The UAA Seawolves treated fans to the school’s first Kendall Hockey Classic title since 2006 on Oct. 8 as well as the emotional rollercoaster they took to actually lift the championship gold pan when all was said and done.
College hockey realignment carousel keeps on spinning
The revolving door of the college hockey world saw another two teams relocate this past week to new conferences. Leaving the WCHA is the St. Cloud State Huskies, a program who had sated in the conference since the 1990-91season.
The Huskies are headed to the newly formed National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) after they received an official invite to join the new super-conference that had seen five WCHA teams commit to playing beginning in the 2013-14 season.
WCHA inducts new teams for the 2013-14 hockey season
After the devastating changeup in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) this past July, in which several top schools scheduled their departure from the conference, the program seems to be looking up.
In the last days of August, invitations were sent out to Alaska Fairbanks, Bowling Green, Ferris State, Lake Superior State and Western Michigan.
New assistant hockey coach suits up
A man who knows all the in and outs of college athletics with be taking over as the new assistant UAA hockey coach.
T.J. Jindra...
Big Ten Hockey conference will have negative ripple effect
Throughout this college hockey season, there have been whispers of a new conference coming into existence, and reshaping the landscape of the current college hockey world. As the season progressed, those whispers grew more and more tumultuous until the official announcement transformed those whispers into ear-splitting realizations. On Mar. 21, the Big Ten Conference released plans for the formation of a six-team hockey conference that would commence play in the 2012-13 season.
UAA bounced out of WCHA postseason
-With collaboration from Patrick McCormick
The wave of momentum that the Seawolves rode into St. Paul, Minnesota and the WCHA Final Five Playoffs came crashing...
UAA-UAF split series, UAF wins shootout and cup
Two heated rivals, two electric atmospheres, two lopsided wins for home teams.
One heartbreaking way to see the Governor’s Cup leave town for the UAA...
‘Wolves look for revenge in 18th annual Governor’s Cup
Photo by Patrick McCormick
It’s time for the UAA Seawolves and UAF Nanooks to rekindle their rivalry and battle it out for the 18th annual...
Production from freshmen can’t be ignored for UAA hockey team
As the sand in the hourglass trickles away on the WCHA regular season, all teams have questions remaining.
Will we gain the all important home-ice...
Gunderson’s play has Seawolves rising in standings
Freshman netminder Rob Gunderson has an ability to make one feel very comfortable quickly as he is quick to give a handshake and smile...
Seawolves look to regroup, set sights on BSU Beavers
The odd week off in the WCHA came at a bit of a strange time for the UAA Seawolves, but it may be just...
UAA hits road against Duluth
The Seawolf hockey team is ready to open the book on the 2010-11 WCHA campaign as they go to battle with the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs.
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UAA gives strong showing in 2010 Kendall Classic
Though the North Dakota Fighting Sioux may have skated off with the 2010 Kendall Classic title, the UAA Seawolves were by far and away...
UAA will be tested early in 2010 Classic
A young UAA hockey team will get plenty of game experience when they host the 2010 Kendall Hockey Classic Oct. 8-9 at the Sullivan...
Hockey homecoming is a nontraditional start to fall
Homecoming was a big deal in high school. Between dress-up days and football games, the week that preceded the ultimate dance party was the...
After first round playoff exit, Aces look to rebound.
It’s a tough crowd to win over and impress up here in Anchorage.
First year head coach Brent Thompson came up to the Alaska Aces...
UAA forward Bruijsten going home to play for his country in one of hockey’s...
Even though the UAA Hockey season is finished, you can still find some of the players on the Wells Fargo Sports Complex ice playing...