FAIRBANKS - The Nanooks hockey season kicks off Saturday evening in Fairbanks with an exhibition contest against Grand Canyon University. The Lopes will play UAA on Friday, Sept. 27, before coming to Fairbanks for a matchup with the Nooks. This game and next weekend's contests against Penn State will be held at the Big Dipper Ice Arena.
Saturday, Sept. 28
vs. Grand Canyon University | 7:07 p.m.
Big Dipper Ice Arena
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Last Time Out
Alaska returns to the ice after last Saturday's Blue/Gold scrimmage. The Blue squad came out on top 2-0 thanks to a penalty-shot goal from Brendan Ross and an empty-netter by Haden Kruse.
Skills Competition
Alongside the Blue team earning the 2-0 victory, the Nanooks held fastest skater, hardest shot and goalie breakaway competitions. Freshman Fyodor Nikolayenya won the fastest skater contest, beating Kruse in the finals, while fellow first-year player Trenton Penner won the hardest shot competition. In the final skill competition of the evening, goaltenders Nicholas Grabko and Cole Plowman tied for the top goalie in the breakaway contest.
#NookNotes
- Fans can expect to see many new faces on the blueline this season, as the Nanooks brought in eight new defensemen over the summer.
- The Nanooks are returning 12 players while bringing in 19 newcomers.
- Alaska's first regular season opponent, Penn State, received 23 votes in the USCHO preseason poll.
- The Nanooks announced their captains for the 2024-25 season on Thursday afternoon, with junior forward Braden Birnie earning the "C". Birnie becomes the 48th captain of the Nanooks hockey program since 1979-80.Â
- Four other Nanooks will wear the "A" this season as Chase Dafoe, Kyle Gaffney, Matt Koethe, and Brayden Nicholetts all were named as alternate captains.
Back on Flo
The Nanooks will be live on FloHockey.tv for all home games this season, with Bruce Cech on the call. Subscribe to FloHockey.tv to make sure you never miss any action.
KSUA 91.5 FM
In addition to watching on FloHockey, fans can listen to the broadcast on KSUA 91.5 FM. Hear all the action on 91.5 FM or on the KSUA website.
Tickets
Tickets to all Nanook home events are available through eTix, Alaska's exclusive ticket provider for the 2024-25 season.
This partnership will allow fans the opportunity to purchase tickets in advance online through Alaska Nanooks Ticketing.
Fans can still purchase tickets on-site on game day; however, we encourage fans to purchase them before arrival to avoid lines.
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