Alaska Nanooks 2018-2019

[mmf]

Re: Alaska Nanooks 2018-2019

mmf would do it for 1/2...........

The FCC would shut us down two minutes into the first period against UAA.

 

[Squarebanks]

Re: Alaska Nanooks 2018-2019

Lengthy article in the News Miner about the AD saga hopefully coming to an end. Also a blurb about Largen hiring a second assistant coach.

http://www.newsminer.com/sports/uaf-vice-chancellor-says-athletic-director-search-almost-over/article_0e3a1298-a8fc-11e8-b757-07c4768d36ad.html

 

[Squarebanks]

Re: Alaska Nanooks 2018-2019

Sterling Steward named AD.

 

[mmf]

Re: Alaska Nanooks 2018-2019

While I hope I am proven wrong, I can’t help but feel this is a terrible hire. I went to his public meet and greet and came away shaking my head. Not surprisingly, this hiring processed was a bungled mess. But this decision has been made and it’s too late to change anything. So I wish him the best of luck. But I sure hope the chain of command (such that it is) gets an earful regarding this hire, this process, and other recent hiring debacles. I am less than impressed with our Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

It would be hard to come up with a better passive/aggressive approach to shutter UAF athletics within the next few years than what is happening now. IMHO.

 

[Squarebanks]

While I hope I am proven wrong, I can’t help but feel this is a terrible hire. I went to his public meet and greet and came away shaking my head. Not surprisingly, this hiring processed was a bungled mess. But this decision has been made and it’s too late to change anything. So I wish him the best of luck. But I sure hope the chain of command (such that it is) gets an earful regarding this hire, this process, and other recent hiring debacles. I am less than impressed with our Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

It would be hard to come up with a better passive/aggressive approach to shutter UAF athletics within the next few years than what is happening now. IMHO.

Looking on the bright side, our tradition of hiring AD’s with the same initials continues.

 

[Squarebanks]

Re: Alaska Nanooks 2018-2019

Hmm...

http://https://denverpioneers.com/news/2018/8/20/mens-ice-hockey-joe-howe-named-to-coaching-staff-of-ncaa-division-i-program.aspx

And just like that...nice hire for Largen.

https://alaskananooks.com/news/2018/8/29/mens-ice-hockey-howe-joins-nanookshockey-staff-as-assistant-coach.aspx

 

[AKSWF]

Re: Alaska Nanooks 2018-2019

And just like that...nice hire for Largen.

https://alaskananooks.com/news/2018/8/29/mens-ice-hockey-howe-joins-nanookshockey-staff-as-assistant-coach.aspx

Well, at least someone got a coach from DU.

 

[Squarebanks]

Well, at least someone got a coach from DU.

Well, they also have two of our former head coaches there.

 

[UAFIceAngel]

Re: Alaska Nanooks 2018-2019

Annual blue/gold game is just over a week away! So ready for hockey to start!!

 

[GoNanooks]

Re: Alaska Nanooks 2018-2019

Bruce Cech back on the radio call this season via KSUA. https://alaskananooks.com/news/2018...t-nanookshockey-games-for-2018-19-season.aspx

 

[Alaska Hockey]

Re: Alaska Nanooks 2018-2019

Bruce Cech back on the radio call this season via KSUA. https://alaskananooks.com/news/2018...t-nanookshockey-games-for-2018-19-season.aspx

With UA money ........... he must get a big fat raise.

 

[Suze]

Re: Alaska Nanooks 2018-2019

Bruce Cech back on the radio call this season via KSUA. https://alaskananooks.com/news/2018...t-nanookshockey-games-for-2018-19-season.aspx

Happy for Bruce. I hope UAA gets their games on the radio.

 

[Squarebanks]

Bruce Cech back on the radio call this season via KSUA. https://alaskananooks.com/news/2018...t-nanookshockey-games-for-2018-19-season.aspx

Very good news. KSUA makes a lot of sense.

 

[Squarebanks]

Re: Alaska Nanooks 2018-2019

On a side note, I hear the WCHA is looking for a rink reporter at the Carlson Center this season.

I’d like to nominate Alaska Hockey.

 

[mmf]

Re: Alaska Nanooks 2018-2019

On a side note, I hear the WCHA is looking for a rink reporter at the Carlson Center this season.

I’d like to nominate Alaska Hockey.

I'd second that except I think he might be disqualified because English is not is native language (not that there is anything wrong with that)...

 

[Alaska Hockey]

Re: Alaska Nanooks 2018-2019

On a side note, I hear the WCHA is looking for a rink reporter at the Carlson Center this season.

I’d like to nominate Alaska Hockey.

That has Ice Angel tatooed all over it.

 

[Suze]

Re: Alaska Nanooks 2018-2019

I'd second that except I think he might be disqualified because English is not HIS native language (not that there is anything wrong with that)...

Fixed your post. Kinda ironic.

 

[Squarebanks]

Re: Alaska Nanooks 2018-2019

First practice was yesterday. Let’s get this party started.

http://www.newsminer.com/sports/a-new-era-begins-uaf-hockey-holds-first-official-practice/article_bde928d0-bb0a-11e8-82d6-b70c4effdcdb.html

 

[mmf]

Re: Alaska Nanooks 2018-2019

Welcome to the new kids on the block. Enjoy the journey.

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[mmf]

Re: Alaska Nanooks 2018-2019

I still have too much time on my hands, so here is my approximate summary of last year’s conference stats. Approximate lost scoring is just a quick look at what last year’s seniors did. If teams lost other scoring studs then adjust accordingly. Returning goalies is just my best guess.

I expect UAF to be 9 in the polls. But as a die hard fan, I expect us to finish 7th or maybe 6th if goaltending doesn’t collapse and we improve on special teams. History shows (not just last year) that it is not a coincidence that combined special teams pretty much seals your fate.

<a href="https://mmf.smugmug.com/All-Galleries/Alaska-Nanook-Hockey/2018-19-Hockey-GIFS/i-Q4JTPnc/A"><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Q4JTPnc/0/XL/i-Q4JTPnc-XL.jpg" alt=""></a>