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Independents 2023-2024

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UAFIceAngel

Blue & Gold Until I'm Dead & Cold
Any of us still around here? Surprised to not see a thread already for those of us homeless teams.

First look at the Nanooks this year against Vancouver Island and they looked good. Sure, its a club team but I don't think the team overlooked their opponent and the flow was solid all game.
 
UAFIceAngel said:
Any of us still around here? Surprised to not see a thread already for those of us homeless teams.

First look at the Nanooks this year against Vancouver Island and they looked good. Sure, it’s a club team but I don't think the team overlooked their opponent and the flow was solid all game.
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For a 8-1 victory exhibition victory, it was not without excitement, first fire evacuation at a sporting event for me. Biggest question mark for the UAF will be in net. Looking forward to the Nanook tradition of strong goaltending.
 
I plan on giving out a weekly recap and awards for the independent teams this season, along with team rankings. I will include Augustana this year since they are not eligible for the CCHA playoffs and they play ten games against us independents.
Hoping to release my preseason rankings and all Independent team tonight.
 
Preseason Rankings

1 Alaska Fairbanks
2 Arizona State
3 Long Island
4 Alaska Anchorage
5 Lindenwood
6 Augustana
7 Stonehill







Alaska Fairbanks

22 independent games

Playing 5 of 6 Independents

9/10 against preseason top 10

Return top 8 scoring forwards

Lose Starting goalie Radomsky

6 freshman
5 transfers including 2 goalies


Arizona State

16 independent games

Playing all 6 Independents

6/8 games against preseason top 20

Lost top two scorers

Return 6 of the next 7 top scorers

11 freshman
4 transfers including Alex Young(Colgate)


Long Island

18 independent games

Playing 5 of 6 Independents

3 games against preseason top 20

Lost 3 of top 4 scorers

7 freshman
5 transfers


Alaska Anchorage

18 independent games

Playing all 6 Independents

4 games against preseason top 20

Return top 5 scorers

7 freshman
1 transfer


Lindenwood

12 independent games

Playing 5 of 6 Independents

10 games against preseason top 20

Lost 3 of top 5 scorers

8 freshman
1 transfer


Augustana

10 Independent games

Playing 4 of 6 Independents

5 games against preseason top 20

Brought in goalie Zack Rose (Bowling Green) and Ryan Naumovski (Niagara)

10 freshman
15 transfers


Stonehill

20 independent games

Playing 5 of 6 Independents

4 games against preseason top 20

10 freshman
5 transfers
 
Thanks for starting this thread!
The Alaska teams had a great start!
ASU plays the University of Arizona club team on Friday, hopefully that will generate enough interest with the Tucson supporters to start a D1 team there.
 
All Independent
First Team

Forward Johnny Sorenson UAF

Forward David Gagnon LU

Forward Alex Young ASU

Defense Cade Mason LIU

Defense TJ Lloyd UAF

Goalie TJ Semptiphelter ASU




Second Team

Forward Ryan Naumovski AU

Forward Brady Risk UAF

Forward Matthew Kopperud ASU

Defense Tim Lovell ASU

Defense Brett Bamber UAA

Goalie Trent Burnham LU
 
I am still here. Nice to see Lindenwood get a W last night at Air Force. Played really well but gave up the lead with 1 second left to break my heart. Rebounded to get the W in OT though to unbreak it. LOL. Looking forward to the season. They should be a little better but man they play a rough schedule.
 
Week 1 players of the week

Forward - Grayson Constable LIU 2G 1A

Defense - Kabore Dunn LU 2A

Goalie - Jared Whale UAA 60 of 64 shots saved

Rookie - Jake Southgate LU 1G 1A




Team Rankings

1 Arizona State

2 Alaska Fairbanks

3 Alaska Anchorage

4 Long Island

5 Lindenwood

6 Augustana

7 Stonehill
 
Team Rankings

1 Arizona State

2 Alaska Fairbanks

3 Alaska Anchorage

4 Long Island

5 Lindenwood

6 Augustana

7 Stonehill
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I hope the 16 - 0 drubbing of the Arizona club team awakens some alumni to finance their move to D1, to get even. But it probably would have better odds if the score was turned around.......a huge win would get more $$$$ ?
 
GoNanooks said:
All Independent
First Team

Forward Johnny Sorenson UAF

Forward David Gagnon LU

Forward Alex Young ASU

Defense Cade Mason LIU

Defense TJ Lloyd UAF

Goalie TJ Semptiphelter ASU




Second Team

Forward Ryan Naumovski AU

Forward Brady Risk UAF

Forward Matthew Kopperud ASU

Defense Tim Lovell ASU

Defense Brett Bamber UAA

Goalie Trent Burnham LU
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You forgot Coach of the year Butter Bean Jr.
 
Week 2 players of the week

Forward

Matthew Kopperud - ASU
2 goals 1 assist


Defense

Cade Mason - LIU
1 goal 3 assists


Goalie

TJ Semptiphelter - ASU
61 saves on 63 shots. 1 shutout


Rookie

Hunter Bischoff - Augustana
2 goals




Rankings

1 Arizona State

2 Alaska Fairbanks

3 Alaska Anchorage

4 Long Island

5 Augustana

6 Lindenwood

7 Stonehill
 
Was glad the UAA / Air Force game was on youtube tonight. UAA looked pretty impressive ... pesky and determined. Jared Whale was solid in net. Glad to see them 3-2-0 so early into the season. Hope to make it to a game one of these days, if I can get tickets!
 
Suze, WillH here from old sec 213! I haven't been on this forum for awhile but glad to see your post on the game last night. I need to check out watching UAA on YouTube. Hard following UAA from TX. From what I've read the guys are doing ok. Hope they can keep it up. Hope you guys are well. Will & Dori
 
Hi Will! I didn't know you were in Texas. Our daughter, s-i-l and 3 granddaughters moved to San Antonio a year and a half ago. We go down for a month or more in December / January. Hope you are both well!
 
Suze said:
Was glad the UAA / Air Force game was on youtube tonight. UAA looked pretty impressive ... pesky and determined. Jared Whale was solid in net. Glad to see them 3-2-0 so early into the season. Hope to make it to a game one of these days, if I can get tickets!
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Bamber is right, they have that dog. Gonna be some growing pains learning to consistently close out games, but I'm glad to be complaining about that here in year 2.
 
Will be an interesting year. Alaska should be very tough again this season returning most of their squad from last year. Goaltending is the question mark though, but Michigan St transfer Pierse Charleson has been very solid the last four games (against ranked Michigan Tech and St Cloud). Nanooks went an impressive 2-1-1 in that stretch, with all games on the road. Await UAA on Nov 3/4 for first two games of the Governors Cup series.
 
Late on players of the week from last week due to traveling.

Week 3 players of the week.


Forward

Ben Almquist UAA
2 goals 1 Assist


Defense

Arvils Bergmanis UAF
1 goal 1 assist


Goalie

Trent Burnham LU
94 saves on 100 shots


Rookie

Anthony Dowd ASU
2 assists




Rankings

Arizona State

Alaska Fairbanks

Alaska Anchorage

Augustana

Lindenwood

Long Island

Stonehill
 
Week 4 players of the week

Forward

Adam Tisdale UAA
2 goals 1 assist


Defenseman

Charles Banquier Stonehill
1 goal 7 blocks


Goalie

Jared Whale UAA
52 saves on 54 shots


Rookie

Aiden Westin UAA
1 goal 2 assists







Rankings

Arizona State

Alaska Fairbanks

Alaska Anchorage

Augustana

Long Island

Lindenwood

Stonehill
 
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