Great news, the money from the State for upgrades at the Sullivan has been suspended.
Do tell, how do you knows these things sire?
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UAA: Exciting Things Ahead!
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Do tell, how do you knows these things sire?
Jimjamesak
Already insane, UAA making it worse
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Not to worry.
Mayor Sneak says he is "very confident" the money for the tennis courts will be reinstated.
No word on the funds for his father's namesake building.
Not to worry.
Mayor Sneak says he is "very confident" the money for the tennis courts will be reinstated.
No word on the funds for his father's namesake building.
Thanks JJ, political posturing, nice. Lawyers trying other out lawyer one another and this time their pawn is the funding of an obviously run down municipal sports venue, mainly used for hockey. But oh we got a fly in our ointment, some shady tennis deal surfaced from its under the table lair. So let's battle it out and delay the inevitable (ice updates and maintenance) for as long as possible. We act like we don't have any money to do anything in this state. We just put the money on the golden pedestal and count it every month to see how much it's grown. It really is a sad joke.
That is sad to hear if they dont get the arena upgrade money...
Re: UAA: Exciting Things Ahead!
Indeed. The Sully just can't seem to catch a break, can it? (Or the UAA Seawolves in their search for a home arena to be proud of). The Sullivan arena upgrade money is now suffering from the fact that it is tied to the political football known as the Tennis court funding fiasco.
The sad thing is that the need for *real* upgrades to the Sully are so flippin' obvious to anyone paying attention, but it often seems that those who are in the positions of power to effect actual change are either blind, oblivious, indifferent or a combination of all of these to the needs of the most important arena in Anchorage.
Not to sound jaded, or anything.
Indeed. The Sully just can't seem to catch a break, can it? (Or the UAA Seawolves in their search for a home arena to be proud of). The Sullivan arena upgrade money is now suffering from the fact that it is tied to the political football known as the Tennis court funding fiasco.
The sad thing is that the need for *real* upgrades to the Sully are so flippin' obvious to anyone paying attention, but it often seems that those who are in the positions of power to effect actual change are either blind, oblivious, indifferent or a combination of all of these to the needs of the most important arena in Anchorage.
Not to sound jaded, or anything.
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Indeed. The Sully just can't seem to catch a break, can it? (Or the UAA Seawolves in their search for a home arena to be proud of). The Sullivan arena upgrade money is now suffering from the fact that it is tied to the political football known as the Tennis court funding fiasco.
The sad thing is that the need for *real* upgrades to the Sully are so flippin' obvious to anyone paying attention, but it often seems that those who are in the positions of power to effect actual change are either blind, oblivious, indifferent or a combination of all of these to the needs of the most important arena in Anchorage.
Not to sound jaded, or anything.
Maybe the news was that GCI is now title sponsor of the GAS?
Seawolf Fan
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Re: UAA: Exciting Things Ahead!
But I am!
Mayor Sneak could care less what is good for hockey, this city or this state.
Look at his actions.
His acts are all, every one of them, to further his political wants.
Sneak wants what he wants and let everyone else eat cake.
Figure a way that he or one of his cronies can benefit financially from any action and he will take that action.
He could care less what is for the greater good.
If he or his cronies can't benefit financially then he has no interest in it.
Edit: yep a real rant...you get what you vote for
You don't sound jaded.Indeed. The Sully just can't seem to catch a break, can it? (Or the UAA Seawolves in their search for a home arena to be proud of). The Sullivan arena upgrade money is now suffering from the fact that it is tied to the political football known as the Tennis court funding fiasco.
The sad thing is that the need for *real* upgrades to the Sully are so flippin' obvious to anyone paying attention, but it often seems that those who are in the positions of power to effect actual change are either blind, oblivious, indifferent or a combination of all of these to the needs of the most important arena in Anchorage.
Not to sound jaded, or anything.
But I am!
Mayor Sneak could care less what is good for hockey, this city or this state.
Look at his actions.
His acts are all, every one of them, to further his political wants.
Sneak wants what he wants and let everyone else eat cake.
Figure a way that he or one of his cronies can benefit financially from any action and he will take that action.
He could care less what is for the greater good.
If he or his cronies can't benefit financially then he has no interest in it.
Edit: yep a real rant...you get what you vote for
Seawolf Fan
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Re: UAA: Exciting Things Ahead!
Hockey Banquet is this Sunday night at the Marriott downtown 6:30 PM
Hope to see you there!
It's a new day and a great day to be a Seawolf!
Hockey Banquet is this Sunday night at the Marriott downtown 6:30 PM
Hope to see you there!
It's a new day and a great day to be a Seawolf!
Jimjamesak
Already insane, UAA making it worse
Re: UAA: Exciting Things Ahead!
Justin Johnson played in his first NHL game today for the Islanders.
Jay Beagle had two goals tonight against Chicago (a Double Beagle as NBCSN called it).
Justin Johnson played in his first NHL game today for the Islanders.
Jay Beagle had two goals tonight against Chicago (a Double Beagle as NBCSN called it).
Suze
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Re: UAA: Exciting Things Ahead!
Sweet! Here is Beagle's post game interview:
http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/jay-beagle-postgame-4-11-14
Sweet! Here is Beagle's post game interview:
http://www.monumentalnetwork.com/videos/jay-beagle-postgame-4-11-14
seawolfpunk
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Re: UAA: Exciting Things Ahead!
From twitter
@OTBPuckWatch: 97 D Aaron McPheters (@SelectsAcademy U16) commits to UAA. Anchorage native is a mobile, 5′8 D with gifted passing ability.
From twitter
@OTBPuckWatch: 97 D Aaron McPheters (@SelectsAcademy U16) commits to UAA. Anchorage native is a mobile, 5′8 D with gifted passing ability.
Alaska Hockey
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The Training Table will be in operation at 5:00 sharp.
The Training Table will be in operation at 5:00 sharp.
Re: UAA: Exciting Things Ahead!
Way to go JJ (not you JJ, the other JJ.......well you get it)! Well deserved, he's like 31!! More power to him!!!
Way to go JJ (not you JJ, the other JJ.......well you get it)! Well deserved, he's like 31!! More power to him!!!
Suze
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Maybe Parnell will have to get involved again. What a mess. The MAC in Eagle River was in the middle of their upgrades and now everything is at a standstill because of this.
Maybe Parnell will have to get involved again. What a mess. The MAC in Eagle River was in the middle of their upgrades and now everything is at a standstill because of this.
Suze
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2013-14 ALASKA ANCHORAGE TEAM AWARDS
Team MVP – Matt Bailey
Rookie of the Year – Chase Van Allen
Most Inspirational – Matt Bailey
Most Improved – Brad Duwe
Defensive Player of the Year – Derek Docken & Austin Coldwell
Corner Man – Brett Cameron
Coaches Award – Jordan Kwas
Humanitarian Award – Bobby Murphy
Leon Thompson Fan Favorite – Dylan Hubbs
Jack Peterson Student-Athlete – Matt Bailey
Brush Christiansen Trailblazer – Jerry Dewhurst
Seawolf Trailblazer – Jeff Edwards
Congrats to all!!
2013-14 ALASKA ANCHORAGE TEAM AWARDS
Team MVP – Matt Bailey
Rookie of the Year – Chase Van Allen
Most Inspirational – Matt Bailey
Most Improved – Brad Duwe
Defensive Player of the Year – Derek Docken & Austin Coldwell
Corner Man – Brett Cameron
Coaches Award – Jordan Kwas
Humanitarian Award – Bobby Murphy
Leon Thompson Fan Favorite – Dylan Hubbs
Jack Peterson Student-Athlete – Matt Bailey
Brush Christiansen Trailblazer – Jerry Dewhurst
Seawolf Trailblazer – Jeff Edwards
Congrats to all!!
Seawolf Fan
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Re: UAA: Exciting Things Ahead!
Second on that Suze!
Also Congratulations to our 2014/2015 Season Co-Captains #29 Scott Allen & #10 Brett Cameron
along with the guys wearing the A #3 Derek Docken and #7 Austin Coldwell
with leadership like this we're heading to another exciting and rewarding season of Seawolve hockey.
It's a new day and a great day to be a Seawolf!
Second on that Suze!
Also Congratulations to our 2014/2015 Season Co-Captains #29 Scott Allen & #10 Brett Cameron
along with the guys wearing the A #3 Derek Docken and #7 Austin Coldwell
with leadership like this we're heading to another exciting and rewarding season of Seawolve hockey.
It's a new day and a great day to be a Seawolf!
arcticpurple
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Just received this email from a local hockey association. It has all the information needed to make some noise. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting on Parnell to step-up without some pressure.
"Urgent Call to Action To Save our Ice Rinks
Last week the state suspended a $37 million grant that was meant to pay for critical repairs to the city’s ice arenas, the Performing Arts Center, Egan Center and the Anchorage Museum.
Work immediately stopped on all projects, which jeopardizes the $700,000 in new Freon the McDonald Center has on order and the new scoreboard for the Sullivan Arena.
We need you – and everyone you can muster – to immediately contact the governor and the legislature and ask them to get this money released. This is the last week of the legislative session so time is of the essence.
The name of this grant is Designated Legislative Grant 14-DC029 – Project 80’s Deferred and Critical Maintenance.
Send your comments to:
Sen. Lesil McGuire and ask her to withdraw her complaint.
Senator.Lesil.McGuire@akleg.gov
Send a copy to:
Senator.Fred.Dyson@akleg.gov, Senator.Johnny.Ellis@akleg.gov,
Senator.Anna.Fairclough@akleg.gov, Senator.Hollis.French@akleg.gov,
Senator.Berta.Gardner@akleg.gov, Senator.Cathy.Giessel@akleg.gov,
Senator.Kevin.Meyer@akleg.gov, Senator.Bill.Wielechowski@akleg.gov
Ask Gov. Sean Parnell to not let politics freeze these badly needed funds.
sean.parnell@alaska.gov
Here are the projects at risk:
Ben Boeke – $7,040,000 – New changing room, storage rooms, install security fence along Chester Creek, rebuilt south parking lot, revamp concession area, replace walkways, curbs and exterior security lighting.
Sullivan Arena – $9,303,000 –New concrete floor, upgrade to ice plant, new paint and graphics, new sound and lighting systems, exterior storage building, replace landscaping and repair security and leaking roof on west side.
Dempsey Anderson – $6,350,000 – Upgrade front parking lot, build upper level mezzanine to connect rinks 1 and 2, revamp lower level entrance and concession area, raise bleacher height in rink 2, paint outside.
Harry J. McDonald Memorial Center – $4,000,000 – Complete retro-fitting of refrigeration system and improvements or upgrades to associated facility systems.
Anchorage Center for the Performing Arts – $550,000 – Replacement of HVAC system, fire detection system and the Harrison Lobby stairway carpet.
Egan Center – $350,000 – Replace walk-in cooler/freezer, security cameras and eight large air handling units.
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center – $5,000,000 – Expand and upgrade Alaska Gallery and the HVAC system, renovate atrium and auditorium.
Anchorage needs this $37 million – and we need it now."
Just received this email from a local hockey association. It has all the information needed to make some noise. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting on Parnell to step-up without some pressure.
"Urgent Call to Action To Save our Ice Rinks
Last week the state suspended a $37 million grant that was meant to pay for critical repairs to the city’s ice arenas, the Performing Arts Center, Egan Center and the Anchorage Museum.
Work immediately stopped on all projects, which jeopardizes the $700,000 in new Freon the McDonald Center has on order and the new scoreboard for the Sullivan Arena.
We need you – and everyone you can muster – to immediately contact the governor and the legislature and ask them to get this money released. This is the last week of the legislative session so time is of the essence.
The name of this grant is Designated Legislative Grant 14-DC029 – Project 80’s Deferred and Critical Maintenance.
Send your comments to:
Sen. Lesil McGuire and ask her to withdraw her complaint.
Senator.Lesil.McGuire@akleg.gov
Send a copy to:
Senator.Fred.Dyson@akleg.gov, Senator.Johnny.Ellis@akleg.gov,
Senator.Anna.Fairclough@akleg.gov, Senator.Hollis.French@akleg.gov,
Senator.Berta.Gardner@akleg.gov, Senator.Cathy.Giessel@akleg.gov,
Senator.Kevin.Meyer@akleg.gov, Senator.Bill.Wielechowski@akleg.gov
Ask Gov. Sean Parnell to not let politics freeze these badly needed funds.
sean.parnell@alaska.gov
Here are the projects at risk:
Ben Boeke – $7,040,000 – New changing room, storage rooms, install security fence along Chester Creek, rebuilt south parking lot, revamp concession area, replace walkways, curbs and exterior security lighting.
Sullivan Arena – $9,303,000 –New concrete floor, upgrade to ice plant, new paint and graphics, new sound and lighting systems, exterior storage building, replace landscaping and repair security and leaking roof on west side.
Dempsey Anderson – $6,350,000 – Upgrade front parking lot, build upper level mezzanine to connect rinks 1 and 2, revamp lower level entrance and concession area, raise bleacher height in rink 2, paint outside.
Harry J. McDonald Memorial Center – $4,000,000 – Complete retro-fitting of refrigeration system and improvements or upgrades to associated facility systems.
Anchorage Center for the Performing Arts – $550,000 – Replacement of HVAC system, fire detection system and the Harrison Lobby stairway carpet.
Egan Center – $350,000 – Replace walk-in cooler/freezer, security cameras and eight large air handling units.
Anchorage Museum at Rasmuson Center – $5,000,000 – Expand and upgrade Alaska Gallery and the HVAC system, renovate atrium and auditorium.
Anchorage needs this $37 million – and we need it now."
uaafanblog
AKA - "Drop The Puck"
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Was very happy to see this ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cOY01TLWu8 2103-14 UAA Seawolves Highlights from Steve Thompson.
Was very happy to see this ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cOY01TLWu8 2103-14 UAA Seawolves Highlights from Steve Thompson.
uaafanblog
AKA - "Drop The Puck"
Re: UAA: Exciting Things Ahead!
Also 1997 born Aaron McPheters from Anchorage has committed to UAA. He is a pretty well regarded D-man playing for SKS Academy U-16 (Elites) AAA in Connecticut. He turned 17 on March 25th. Hopefully for him he catches on with a good Jr. A team next year but at 5'8" 140lbs right now he may find playing U-18AAA a better option. It's a nice early commit in any case that we haven't seen too often at UAA and tends to show the staff is working on the local talent base. He'd be a 2017 ... maybe? Lots of time to watch him develop.
Also 1997 born Aaron McPheters from Anchorage has committed to UAA. He is a pretty well regarded D-man playing for SKS Academy U-16 (Elites) AAA in Connecticut. He turned 17 on March 25th. Hopefully for him he catches on with a good Jr. A team next year but at 5'8" 140lbs right now he may find playing U-18AAA a better option. It's a nice early commit in any case that we haven't seen too often at UAA and tends to show the staff is working on the local talent base. He'd be a 2017 ... maybe? Lots of time to watch him develop.
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