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UAA 2026-27 The Insanity Continues

Still a little juice left, nice. Short Bore(d) Tide Report 11-9/26. Without a win this weekend, I can see maybe 3-4 wins for the rest of the season. And that's assuming we can spilt some series with UAF. Rud(e) Awakening soo far, gotta wonder how much the rah-rah is still hitting. Glad to see head coach has some fire to balance things out though. Right now, Kathie Bethard propping and betting on Rud(e) is not playing out, Boy. Hopefully the team can get it up, and is big enough to meet the challenge of winning the Gov Cup for the first time in what 20 years. A Gov Cup win might be the only thing to save this season. Minniesoda is an enigma thus far, hopefully we catch them sleeping one of the nights.
 
Speaking of the bastards of the North, first series is being moved to the Sully. "THIS EVENT IS BEING RELOCATED TO THE SULLIVAN ARENA. STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION!"
 
University of Alaska has included the Avis Alaska Arena renovations in the 2028-2033 long range plan under a $85,000,000 budget item. This does not mean the arena is funded, or even will be funded at all. But I am glad it is on the radar at the board level. UAF also included a $100,000,000 request for an additional rink off of the Patty Center.


The Chancellor appears to be in support of it as well.

"A thriving university community that is continuing to grow needs modern and supportive campus infrastructure. We are advancing our plans to upgrade our on-campus housing to accommodate and enhance our residential living experience. I am also excited to share that the conversations around the Community Ice Complex continue, with more practical planning and envisioning underway. This facility would provide our student athletes and athletic programs and students and community across Southcentral a place to gather and recreate"

The program is not sustainable the way it is currently run. New amenities would at-a-minimum recruit higher-caliber players and boost the hopes of conference membership.
 
jwheeler001 said:
University of Alaska has included the Avis Alaska Arena renovations in the 2028-2033 long range plan under a $85,000,000 budget item. This does not mean the arena is funded, or even will be funded at all. But I am glad it is on the radar at the board level. UAF also included a $100,000,000 request for an additional rink off of the Patty Center.


The Chancellor appears to be in support of it as well.

"A thriving university community that is continuing to grow needs modern and supportive campus infrastructure. We are advancing our plans to upgrade our on-campus housing to accommodate and enhance our residential living experience. I am also excited to share that the conversations around the Community Ice Complex continue, with more practical planning and envisioning underway. This facility would provide our student athletes and athletic programs and students and community across Southcentral a place to gather and recreate"

The program is not sustainable the way it is currently run. New amenities would at-a-minimum recruit higher-caliber players and boost the hopes of conference membership.
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With UAF also on the plan, squeamish on if UAA will also get approved. Thought it does strengthens our stance. Last I saw the regents wanted the 5th Line to self finance a new rink. Now oil and gas were on the high, but not soo much anymore (funny how people don't wanna talk politics but here is a prime example of it impacting lives). I want this. But do I see it realistically, no. Unless UAA is sitting on some COVID money they can reallocate. We got $3 million just before the buzzer, $85 million in this current economy-yes even the way it's trending, I just don't see it.
 
jwheeler001 said:
University of Alaska has included the Avis Alaska Arena renovations in the 2028-2033 long range plan under a $85,000,000 budget item. This does not mean the arena is funded, or even will be funded at all. But I am glad it is on the radar at the board level. UAF also included a $100,000,000 request for an additional rink off of the Patty Center.


The Chancellor appears to be in support of it as well.

"A thriving university community that is continuing to grow needs modern and supportive campus infrastructure. We are advancing our plans to upgrade our on-campus housing to accommodate and enhance our residential living experience. I am also excited to share that the conversations around the Community Ice Complex continue, with more practical planning and envisioning underway. This facility would provide our student athletes and athletic programs and students and community across Southcentral a place to gather and recreate"

The program is not sustainable the way it is currently run. New amenities would at-a-minimum recruit higher-caliber players and boost the hopes of conference membership.
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wonder if the UAA website certificate is hosted by Microsoft, can't get to anything on there end.
 
AKSWF said:
With UAF also on the plan, squeamish on if UAA will also get approved. Thought it does strengthens our stance. Last I saw the regents wanted the 5th Line to self finance a new rink. Now oil and gas were on the high, but not soo much anymore (funny how people don't wanna talk politics but here is a prime example of it impacting lives). I want this. But do I see it realistically, no. Unless UAA is sitting on some COVID money they can reallocate. We got $3 million just before the buzzer, $85 million in this current economy-yes even the way it's trending, I just don't see it.
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UAF and Fairbanks just refurbished the Carlson Center so hopefully the BOR tells them, for once, to pound tundra for their rink.

It’s not a sin to talk politics here (though ignoring the Dumpy fans here on the D1 side is the best move). With a new Governor and Legislature that seem to actually want to work together hopefully things will improve.
 
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