The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is set to begin its 2026‑27 hockey campaign with a showdown against the defending NCAA champion Denver University, a matchup that pits first‑year head coach Eric Rud against a Denver squad led by Anchorage native David Carle.
A New Chapter for Alaska’s Hockey Landscape
The Seawolves will travel to face the University of Michigan the following week, adding a non‑conference test to a schedule that already promises high‑profile competition.
Meanwhile, the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) has announced three new signings for the same season, bringing in forward Simon Binkley, defenseman Seth Fryer and fellow blueliner Linden Burrett.
Binkley, a Fairbanks native who posted a career‑high 43 points with the Moncton Wildcats of the QMJHL last year, was highlighted by UAF head coach Erik Largen for his work ethic and character.
Fryer, a Canadian defenseman from British Columbia, contributed a career‑high 13 points for the Victoria Royals in the WHL, while Burrett, also from British Columbia, recorded 35 points with the Prince Albert Raiders.
The new roster adds depth to a program that has been rebuilding after a quiet offseason.
In other sports, Anchorage’s Isaiah Moses continues to shine for the Perry Lakes Hawks in Australia’s NBL1, posting his eighth straight game with double‑digit scoring.
Kenai’s Allie Ostrander broke the Deseret News 10K course record in Salt Lake City, clocking 30 minutes, 50 seconds and surpassing the previous female mark by 23 seconds.
The 2026 Alaska Legion Baseball state championship tournament also featured standout performances from Jayden Stuyvesant and Timothy Bridgman, with Stuyvesant leading Post 20 Twins to a 9‑6 comeback win and Bridgman snapping Palmer’s 12‑game playoff streak.