WMU hockey stuck in Michigan… for now January 31, 2008
Posted by sunstarsports in Uncategorized.Tags: Alaska, CCHA, Fairbanks, hockey, Nanooks, UAF, Western Michigan University
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According to this article in the Grand Rapids Press, the Western Michigan University hockey team was stranded this morning in Grand Rapids, due to inclement weather that canceled their first flight to Minnesota.
This story from Wood-8 TV explains the weather a little bit more.
According to weatherunderground.com, (at 11:20 p.m. Alaska time) it looks like the weather has gotten a little better.
Go to the games this weekend, 7 p.m. at the Carlson Center if you want to cheer on the Nanooks. I also hear there may be some very… audible… changes.
Diving right in January 28, 2008
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The Columbian, in Clark County, Wash., published an article last week about freshman swimmer Courtney Miller.
Skiers rock Super Tour January 28, 2008
Posted by sunstarsports in skiing.Tags: Alaska, Fairbanks, Nanooks, NCAA, skiing, UAF
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Senior Marius Korthauer took first in this week’s Telemark Super Tour in Cable, Wis. On the women’s side, Anna Coulter, Aurelia Korthauer and Elisabeth Habermann took seventh, eighth, and tenth, but against collegiate-only competition were just fourth, fifth and sixth.
Senior Vahur Teppan, who has also been a top finisher for the Nanooks, was not at the event, as he was finishing up competing with the Estonian National Team at the Alberta World Cup.
Omaha’s adventures in AK January 28, 2008
Posted by sunstarsports in hockey.Tags: Alaska, CCHA, Fairbanks, hockey, Nanooks, UAF, University of Nebraska Omaha
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The Omaha World-Herald had an article yesterday detailing Nebraska-Omaha’s trip to Fairbanks two weekends ago. They also touch on some of the new Alaskan experiences coach Doc DelCastillo, who was the UNO assistant coach previous to joining the Nanooks.
Hello world! January 25, 2008
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Welcome to the new Sun Star Sports Blog, Nanook Notes. This blog started out as a class project and I have since switched domains, so some of the quirks still have to be worked out, like the title banner and image hosting to the uafsunstar.com server. Thanks for your patience!
RedHawks set to face ‘Nooks January 25, 2008
Posted by sunstarsports in hockey.Tags: Alaska, CCHA, Fairbanks, hockey, Miami University, Nanooks, UAF
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The Oxford Post has an article about RedHawks freshman Tommy Wingels and his preparation for his team’s trip to the frigid north (that would be Fairbanks). The Miami (Ohio) University Redhawks are ranked second in the nation right now, their first loss of the season coming to the Nanooks in December.
Here’s an athletic department breakdown of notes to know before this weekend’s series.
hockey players nominated January 23, 2008
Posted by sunstarsports in hockey.Tags: Alaska, CCHA, Fairbanks, Hobey Baker, hockey, Nanooks, UAF
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Nanook skaters Tyler Eckford and Trevor Hyatt have been nominated for the Hobey Baker award, and Hockey Humanitarian award, respectively. Eckford is one of 111 nominees, while Hyatt is one of 22. Eckford is tied for season points among defensemen. Here’s an article by the News-Miner.
To vote on the Hobey Baker award, which is pretty much THE college hockey award, go to www.hobeybaker.com.
Seawolves take down Nanook bballers January 13, 2008
Posted by sunstarsports in men's basketball.Tags: Alaska, basketball, Fairbanks, GNAC, Nanooks, UAF
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I was hoping to make it to this game, but other commitments took priority (you know, family) and I missed out.
Unfortunately, the Nanooks lost 77-57 to the UAA Seawolves in Anchorage. The win was the tenth straight for the nationally-ranked (19th to be specific) Seawolves. Colin Matteson led the Nanooks with 19 points and Mike Titus followed with 13.
Here’s the Anchorage Daily News article that was in Sunday’s paper, and their photo album.
After their slow start in their pre-GNAC season, the Nanooks have been improving on their season. They did lose both of their games in the AT&T Jamboree in Anchorage in the beginning of the winter break, against Christian Brothers University and Ferris State , but has fought its way back into some GNAC games.
In their GNAC season opener against St. Martin’s, the Nanooks held the Saints to a 74-74 tie, then losing by just four points, 90-86, in overtime.
Their first GNAC win came on the road at Western Oregon University, with a scoreline of 85-79. Sophomore Kevin Atkins led the Nanooks with 22 points before fouling near the end of the game.
This Thursday and Saturday the Nanooks have home-court advantage against Western and Central Washington Universities, at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m., respectively.
(Updated Sunday, Jan. 13 to add ADN article and photos)
Basketball’s quick start slowed January 10, 2008
Posted by sunstarsports in women's basketball.Tags: Alaska, Fairbanks, GNAC, Nanooks, UAF, women's basketball
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After getting off to an amazing 7-1 record early in the season, the women’s basketball team has had some trouble against their GNAC opponents.
The first game of the new year (Jan. 3) came as a 75-57 loss to the University of Seattle in Fairbanks. Then, on Jan. 5, GNAC newcomers Montana State-Billings took it to the Nanooks as well, 60-51.
MSU-B was in the Heartland Conference last year, and made it to the NCAA South Central Regionals before being bumped out of the NCAA tournament.
Tonight the Nanooks take on Seattle Pacific in Seattle, and Saturday they face Northwest Nazarene in Nampa, Idaho.
Hendry makes NHL debut January 10, 2008
Posted by sunstarsports in hockey.Tags: Alaska, Chicago Blackhawks, Fairbanks, hockey, Jordan Hendry, Nanooks, NHL, UAF
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Jordan Hendry, a Nanook skater from 2002-2006, will make his NHL debut tonight for the Chicago Blackhawks against the Dallas Stars. He was recalled by the Blackhawks, and defender Danny Richmond was sent back down to Hendry’s team, the Rockford Ice Hogs.
Hendry left the Nanooks after his senior season, foregoing a final year of collegiate eligibility to join the Norfolk Admirals of the AHL. That year of eligibility beyond his senior season is due to only playing three games in his junior year, but since Hendry’s profile is no longer online, I can only guess that an injury put him down.
In his four years with the Nanooks, the defenseman scored eight goals and had 26 assists.
