From one mythological creature to another, Seawolf hockey gets a boost from the Seattle Kraken
The newest NHL franchise is donating $100,000 to the effort to save the UAA hockey team.
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Board of Regents reinstates UAA alpine ski program after $628,000 fundraising effort
UAA’s hockey and gymnastics teams are still a ways off from their fundraising goals, which they have to hit in order to seek reinstatement.
UAA volleyball team takes a hit when GNAC decides not to host a conference season this spring
The Seawolves will still play matches, but filling a schedule will be difficult with no conference matches.
With its fundraising deadline less than two months away, UAA hockey is one-third of the way toward $3 million
The Save Seawolf Hockey group has a number of fundraisers planned for January.
As the UAA hockey team fights for its life, 9 players transfer to other Division I schools, with more likely to follow
Nine players have already left for other Division I schools and a 10th will leave for a Division III team at the end of the 2020-21 school year.
UAA ski team raises the $628,000 needed to seek reinstatement of alpine squad
Targeted for elimination after this season, the team received a final donation of $12,000 two days before Christmas to reach its fundraising goal.
UAF cancellations leave Alaska with no college hockey or basketball — and prompt an online petition
The Nanooks hope to go forward with three non-contact sports this winter — riflery, swimming and skiing.
UAA honors basketball player Yazmeen Goo as 2019-20 athlete of the year
Goo is the fifth straight woman to win the award, given annually since 1985.
Silver linings, however distant, keep UAA hockey coach hopeful
“Our focus right now is to right this ship and make way for our survival,” Seawolves coach Matt Curley said.
UAA women’s basketball team adds top prospects from Alaska, Nevada
The 2020-21 season has been canceled, but the Seawolves continue to attract top talent.
‘Save Seawolf Hockey’ group is nearly one-third of the way to meeting $3 million fundraising goal
Among the $850,000 in cash and pledges raised so far is a $25,000 donation from former player Brian Kraft.
UAA cancels indoor winter sports, including hockey and basketball
The school announced the decision Friday, citing increased risks and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Fairbanks, UAF is taking a wait-and-see approach.
UAA gymnasts stand on their hands in an effort to save their team
The team was created as part of a 1984 Title IX settlement requiring UAA to increase athletic opportunities for women. Now it faces elimination.
Competition is uncertain for Seawolves, and so are home games in front of fans
There’s been no decision whether any UAA teams will see action in 2020-21 — and if they do, it’s unlikely spectators can attends games.
Seawolves are set to open the hockey season Dec. 4 with the first of 6 games against the Nanooks
Having a schedule doesn’t equal having games, but it’s a start, UAA coach Matt Curley said.
UAA hockey supporters launch Save Seawolf Hockey fundraising campaign
If the program can’t raise $3 million by February, this will be the final season for UAA hockey.
UAA volleyball team gets a spring season, and the basketball teams get a January start
The earliest the basketball teams can play games is Jan. 7, the Great Northwest Athletic Conference decided this week.
How to raise $628,000? For the UAA ski team, the answer may be $1,000 at a time
In an effort to save alpine skiing, the Seawolves launched a fundraising campaign this week.
UAA women’s basketball team is in quarantine until next week after player tests positive for COVID-19
The player hasn’t developed symptoms and the rest of the team tested negative, school officials said.
Seawolves return to Alaska Airlines Center in small groups and with limited access
After two weeks in the weight room, athletes are scheduled to move to the main gym for limited practices.