Sponsor for new hockey tournament announced April 30, 2008
Posted by sunstarsports in hockey.Tags: Alaska, Alaska Goal Rush, Brice Inc., CCHA, Fairbanks, hockey, Nanooks, UAF, University of Alaska Fairbanks
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According to this press release from the athletic department, Brice, Inc. will be the title sponsor for the Alaska Goal Rush, the hockey tournament that will start next season.
Brice is the current employer of three former Nanook goalies, including Kirk Patton, who is on the coach selection committee.
Hockey coach search: update April 30, 2008
Posted by sunstarsports in hockey.Tags: Alaska, CCHA, coach search, Doc DelCastillo, Fairbanks, hockey, Nanooks, UAF, University of Alaska Fairbanks
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The News-Miner had an article today about the search for Doc DelCastillo’s replacement being whittled down to just seven. I know there was at least one interview this morning (AD Forrest Karr teaches my 8 a.m. class and was just getting out of one to come to class).
The Capital Times also has an article about Kevin Patrick, the University of Wisconsin Assistant who was a finalist last year and re-applied for the job this year.
I wish I had time for more commentary or at least more in-depth posts, but it’s finals time, I really probably shouldn’t be posting this either…
News-Miner on Basketball April 29, 2008
Posted by sunstarsports in men's basketball.Tags: Alaska, basketball, Fairbanks, GNAC, MVP, Nanooks, UAF, University of Alaska Fairbanks
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Here is the News-Miner’s report on Mike Titus and Colin Matteson being named MVPs.
Men’s bball awards April 29, 2008
Posted by sunstarsports in men's basketball.Tags: Alaska, basketball, Fairbanks, GNAC, Nanooks, UAF, University of Alaska Fairbanks
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Co-captains Colin Matteson and Mike Titus shared the MVP award for the men’s basketball team.
Other awards:
Most Inspirational: Mladen Begojevic
Most Improved: David Cannamore
Most Heart: Bobby Pico
Best Rebounder: Kevin Atkins
Sixth Man: Nashorn Maynard
Coach’s Perseverence Award: Mike Anderson
NCAA concerns with NHL April 27, 2008
Posted by sunstarsports in hockey.Tags: Alaska, CCHA, Fairbanks, hockey, Nanooks, NCAA, NHL, UAF, University of Alaska Fairbanks
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The NCAA coaches and ADs had a meeting this weekend in Naples, Fla. There, NHL and NHLPA officials met with collegiate coaches about their concerns with many players leaving early to go pro.
The Nanooks have certainly seen the effects of this as four undergrads left during and after this season to play some form of professional hockey. Jeff Lee left early in the season to play major-juniors (not quite professional, but considered so by the NCAA), Landon Novotney left immediately after the season to play for the CHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins, Tyler Eckford is finishing out the school year (his junior year) and will then join the New Jersey Devils’ affiliate, and freshman Jeff Penner joined the Boston Bruins’ affiliate.
I gotta give credit for the link: Thanks westerncollegehockeyblog
Fraser’s on fire in playoffs April 27, 2008
Posted by sunstarsports in hockey.Tags: Alaska, CCHA, Curtis Fraser, Fairbanks, hockey, Las Vegas Wranglers, Nanooks, UAF, University of Alaska Fairbanks
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Nanook hockey alum Curtis Fraser scored the game-sealing goal for the Las Vegas Wranglers tonight over the Anchorage Aces. The goal was his fourth in three playoff games this season.
Jerome named to NCAA committee April 27, 2008
Posted by sunstarsports in skiing.Tags: Alaska, CCSA, Fairbanks, Nanooks, NCAA, Scott Jerome, skiing, UAF, University of Alaska Fairbanks
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Cross-country running and ski coach Scott Jerome has been selected to the NCAA skiing committee, according to this release from the Athletic Department.
April 26, 2008
Posted by sunstarsports in hockey.Tags: Aaron Gens, Alaska, CCHA, Fairbanks, hockey, Joe Sova, Justin Brossman, Nanooks, UAF, University of Alaska Fairbanks
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This article in the News-Miner talks more about the last three recruits, Aaron Gens, Joe Sova and Justin Brossman, from Anchorage. Brossman is currently teammates with defender Cody Butcher, who signed his NLI to come to Fairbanks last week, and Sova formerly played for the Waterloo Blackhawks with current Nanook Dustin Molle.
The Nanooks are clearly trying to build up their defensive ranks, after losing seniors T.J. Campbell and Brandon Gawryletz and junior Tyler Eckford and freshman Jeff Penner to the pro ranks.
Three more hockey recruits sign NLIs April 25, 2008
Posted by sunstarsports in hockey.Tags: Aaron Gens, Alaska, CCHA, Fairbanks, hockey, Joe Sova, Justin Brossman, Nanooks, UAF, University of Alaska Fairbanks
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This press release from the athletic department talks about three new confirmed recruits for next year: Aaron Gens (D), Joe Sova (D) and Justin Brossman (RW).
More on the hockey recruits April 25, 2008
Posted by sunstarsports in hockey.Tags: Adam Cardwell, Alaska, Carlo Finucci, CCHA, Cody Butcher, Fairbanks, hockey, Nanooks, UAF, University of Alaska Fairbanks
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The News-Miner has an article today about the recruits who recently signed their letters of intent: Carlo Finucci, Adam Cardwell, and Cody Butcher. Finucci and Cardwell led their respective junior leagues (BCHL and NAHL) in scoring. Butcher, a defender, is from Anchorage originally, and grew up just down the street from Dustin and Bryant Molle.
The Anchorage Daily News also has an article about Butcher.
