FAIRBANKS - The Nanooks hockey team is back after nearly a month away. They host the Alaska Anchorage Seawolves for game five of this season's Alaska Airlines Governor's Cup.

Saturday, Jan. 13
vs. Alaska Anchorage | 7:07 p.m.
Carlson Center | Fairbanks

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80's Night
Tonight's game against Alaska Anchorage is 80's Night! You'll hear nothing but the greatest hits from the 1980's, there will be Alaska Nanooks 80's facts and more! The Nanooks will be wearing their new white sweaters as a nod to the early days of going D1.

Last Time Out
Alaska is back home after nearly a month away. After their split with Augustana, the Nanooks traveled to Grand Rapids, Mich. for the 2023 Great Lakes Invitational. There they fell to Michigan Tech in a heartbreaking 3-2 OT loss that sent the 'Nooks to the GLI Third-Place game against Ferris State. The Nanooks took care of the Bulldogs 3-2 with Cade Neilson capping the game off with a game-winner midway through the third. 

After the GLI, the Nanooks stayed on the road and went to Grand Forks, ND for a matchup with the Fighting Hawks of North Dakota. UND's offense proved to be too much for the Nanooks as they swept Alaska 6-4 and 6-2 in the Ralph. 

Team Leaders
Brady Risk continues to climb the top of the list for the Nanooks through 20 games. The junior forward leads Alaska with 24 points on 10 goals and 14 assists. His 14 assists ties him with Arvils Bergmanis for a team-high and his 10 goals is second to only Harrison Israels, who leads the team with 12 goals. Anton Rubtsov has continued to tally the points for the 'Nooks; through 18 games, the fellow junior forward has 19 points on six goals and 13 helpers. 

Six other Nanooks are into double-digit points as Israels follows with 17 on a dozen goals and five helpers. Bergmanis has 15 points to lead the blue-liners, scoring one goal and helping on 14. T.J. Lloyd follows with 13 on two goals and 11 assists, Payton Matsui now has 11 points on four goals and seven assists, Caleb MacDonald is the leading scorer for rookies with 10 on four goals and six assists and Cade Neilson now has three goals and seven assists for 10 points. Pierce Charleson remains the staple in net for the Nanooks as the transfer has seen time in all 20 games, being the goalie of record in all but one. He is 10-8-1 on the year with a .901 save percentage and a GAA of 2.56. Lassi Lehti made his second appearance of the season at NoDak this past weekend, seeing time for the first time since the regular-season opener against Denver at home on Oct. 7, 2023.

Scout the Opponent - Alaska Anchorage
The Seawolves enter this weekend's single-game matchup riding a five-game losing streak. They have not pulled out a win since going to Wisconsin on the road and winning 1-0 on Nov. 24, 2023. Since then, they've lost to Wisco., the Nanooks twice and UMass twice. They have not played since Dec. 9, 2023. Ben Almquist leads the way for UAA with 16 points in 20 games. He has tallied a team-high 10 assists and follows in second for goals scored. 

Maximilion Helgeson is the top goal-scorer for UAA with nine on the year. He follows in second with 14 points, adding five helpers. The final Seawolves player in double-digits is Riley Thompson. He has 11 points on three goals and eight assists.

Jared Whale has spent the most time in net for Alaska Anchorage, playing in 16 of 20 games and going on record in 15 games. He is currently 5-9-1 with one shutout on the season; he also holds a .908 save percentage and a 2.96 GAA.

Buy a Ticket
Be on the lookout for Nanooks athletes and coaches selling 2024 Seekins Ford Raffle tickets. Each ticket is $100 and gives you a chance to walk away with a 2024 Ford Bronco Sport 4x4 or $15,000 cash! There are only 999 total available and the drawing is set for February 24 at the Nanooks hockey game against Arizona State. You do not need to be present to win. Tickets can also be purchased online CLICK HERE.

Banner Unveil
The Nanooks will unveil their new Alaska Airlines Governor's Cup banner during the pregame of Saturday night's matchup with the Seawolves - get to your seats early and enjoy the celebration of the last 13 years! 

Cup Presentation
Stick around after Saturday's game to celebrate the Alaska Airlines Governor's Cup with the Nanooks! They'll be presented the trophy following the game and take pictures with the crowd as they hoist it for the 13th-straight time over UAA.

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