Fairbanks Hockey Week 2013

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Show some hustle!

It’s Hockey Week!

Come see us at the Big Dipper Ice Arena Saturday, Feb. 16.

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Hockey Week In Fairbanks 2013

Schedule of events

February 15-24, 2013

Friday-Feb. 22 Rapid Shot Challenge* — Play It Again Sports

Sunday Skate The Lake — King’s Pond

Friday Unveiling 2013 HWIF ice sculpture — Big Dipper

Monday – Wednesday 3-on-3 tourneys — Big Dipper

Friday Ice Dogs vs. Kenai (Era Cup) — Big Dipper

Monday – Wednesday Back Yard Rink Contest judging

Friday – Sunday “February Freeze” girls and womens tournament* Patty Center Saturday Free skate sharpening — Sport King

Feb. 23 Free skate sharpening — Play It Again Sports Feb. 23 Hall of Fame induction ceremony — Big Dipper Feb. 23 UAF/Ice Dogs/Gold Kings alumni game — Carlson Center

Tuesday – Friday Reading in schools Tuesday Special Olympics floor hockey — Barnette school

Saturday Extravaganza — Big Dipper

Feb. 21-24 “Comp” State Tourneys – Bantam and 16 Midget* Patty Center and Big Dipper

Saturday Ice Dogs vs. Kenai (Era Cup) — Big Dipper

Feb. 22 Wear Your Jersey to School (and work) Day

Sunday “Red Runner” Ice Puppy tournament — Patty Center

Feb. 22 University of Alaska Fairbanks vs Michigan State — Carlson Center

Feb. 23 Announce winner, Back Yard Rink Contest — Carlson Center Feb. 23 University of Alaska Fairbanks vs Michigan State — Carlson Center Feb. 24 Power-skating clinics — Carlson Center * — new event

Fairbanks has love affair with hockey F airbanks has a long, proud tradition with the game of ice hockey.

We may not match the likes of Montreal, but in our own way we have a love affair with the game here on the edge of the Last Frontier.

Photos from the early 1900s show a rink on the Chena River just downstream from the Cushman Street bridge. A mannequin in the Fairbanks Hockey Hall of Fame at the Big Dipper Ice Arena is dressed in replica clothing to match a photo from 1906. The Hall of Fame also has produced a video containing film clips of hockey games played on the Chena as early as the 1920s.

Teams representing Fairbanks, the University of Alaska and Ladd Field (now Fort Wainwright) played games against each other as well as Anchorage and Whitehorse from the 1930s to 1950s. UAF had a club level team during the 1960s.

An informal high school program began in the early 1960s. The sport grew strong at this level. There are now five varsity programs in the immediate area. Several state championships have been won by local high schools, the most recent of which belongs to Monroe Catholic.

Recreational level leagues for men and women were formed in this same time frame and continue to thrive.

Formal youth hockey got started in the early 1970s and was popular from the beginning. The organization was first known as the Fairbanks

Youth Hockey Association, which morphed into the Fairbanks Amateur Hockey Association (FAHA). Other youth hockey organizations followed, including the Arctic Lions and the Icebreakers girls program.

The Icebreakers squad of girls 14 years or younger won a national title in 2012.

Many players have used their youth hockey training as a springboard to play at higher levels. The Fairbanks Hockey Hall of Fame has a plaque at the Big Dipper which recognizes individuals who have played at the NCAA Division I college level.

A senior men’s squad was created in the mid-1970s. The team was originally known as the Teamsters, but changed to the Gold Kings before the end of the decade. This program went on to win five national championships.

The university club program gained varsity status in the 1979-80 season and now

plays in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. At the end of the 2010 campaign, the Alaska Nanooks earned a berth in the NCAA Tournament, losing to eventual national champion Boston College.

A Junior program for players ages 16-20 was created in 1997 — the Fairbanks Ice Dogs. The Ice Dogs are now a member of the North American Hockey League. The Dogs won a USA Hockey Junior A, Tier II national title at the end of the 2011 season.

Other notable events in Fairbanks’ hockey history include: • Hall of Fame goalie Ken Dryden appeared at the first youth hockey banquet.

• Touring teams of retired players from the NHL played exhibition games in Fairbanks during the late 1980s.

• The Fairbanks Hockey Hall of Fame was created in 2004, with the objective of honoring those individuals who

played key roles in the development of the game in Interior Alaska.

• “Hockey Week In Fairbanks” began in 2006 as a community-wide celebration of our favorite sport.

• The Stanley Cup came to town in February 2011 for a memorable 24 hour visit.

Residents and visitors recognize Fairbanks as a “hockey town.” The purpose of this tabloid is to celebrate our community’s love of of hockey.

The News-Miner publisher and staff salute the investment of: • “sweat equity” by players, • time and money by parents, • brain power by coaches and administrators, and • heart-felt commitment by loyal fans.

May the love affair continue.

Randy Zarnke is president of the Fairbanks Hockey Hall of Fame and author of the book Fairbanks Hockey Pioneers.

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2012-2013 ALASKA ICEBREAKERS 10U

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Allison Benson, (88); Jordan Calderara, (24); Hope Chagnon, (9); Laina Collins, (13); Sophie Fowler, (10); Arina Jusczak, (96); Jozy Lammers, (61); Danielle Malenius, (19); Hali Morrow, (23); Jaiden Rogers, (17); Asyia Shank, (16); Hailey Slater, (98); Jordyne Vivlamore (7); Katy Vinton, (1).

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2012-2013 ALASKA ICEBREAKERS 12U Hockey Week ice sculpture will be unveiled Friday

Mark Norum, head coach; John Canoy, assistant coach; Ashly Waggoner, assistant coach; Josh Norum, assistant coach; Adam Young, assistant coach; Karli Vohden, assistant coach; Ruth Meier, manager; Aisha Bray, treasurer.

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Left: Fairbanksans roast marshmallows after the 2010 Hockey Week in Fairbanks Skate the Lake at King’s Pond.

Right: Randy Zarnke enjoys the festivities on Kings Pond in 2010.

Each year, Hockey Week in Fairbanks kicks off with the unveiling of the Fairbanks Hockey Hall of Fame commissioned ice sculpture to serve as a focal point for the 10day celebration of the sport.

“Jim Warner has been our featured carver since we started this part of our celebration,” said Randy Zarnke, president of the Fairbanks Hockey Hall of Fame. “Jim is a hockey guy and also has a great way of interpreting the action of the sport. We’re glad to have him as part of our team.”

The unveiling ceremony is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Friday in front of the Big Dipper Ice Arena, before the Ice Dogs game against the Kenai River Brown Bears.

The Fairbanks Hockey Hall of Fame also will be introducing its new mascot to the community.

“We invite the entire community to join us for the unveiling and get Hockey Week started off right,” Zarnke said in a press release “Local media will be there, so it’s a good chance to get on TV,” Zarnke said. “Rush home after the game and see yourself on the late news telecast.”

Zarnke said the placement of the carving near the Dipper recognizes an important partner in making the celebration a success.

“Support from the Fairbanks North Star Borough and especially the Department of Parks and Recreation has been great over the years,” Zarnke said.

Zarnke noted others played key roles in helping the mascot become a reality.

“Thanks to help from Rod’s Saw Shop and Gary Georgell, we now have another fun addition to our community-wide celebration,” Zarnke said. “We hope everyone will enjoy this new feature.”

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For more information about any aspect of “Hockey Week In Fairbanks,” contact Randy Zarnke at 452-6857.

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2012-2013 ALASKA ICEBREAKERS 16U

Luther Brice, head coach; Shawn Lundgren, assistant coach, Togi Letuligasenoa, assistant coach; Bruce Laiti, assistant coach; (21) Lundberg, Jacqueline, D; (5) Nichols, Sabrina G; (9) Britton, Summer, F; (10) Kubichek, Megan, F; (14) Miscovich, Caitlin, D; (15) Evans, Courtney, D; (16) Cox, Courtney, F; (18) Laiti, Lisa, D; (19) Lake, Peyton, F; (21) Bezona, Dynnea, C; (22) Brice, Abigail, D; (23) Carlson, Jessica, C; (27) Sylvester, Mackenzie, F; (37) Hartman, Jacquline, F; (47) Brooks, Molly, G; (77) Meier, Jade, F.

Smooth ice Rink workers walked behind a tractor pulling a scraper, cleaned up the ice shavings and sprayed water on the ice.

Zamboni figured there had to be an easier way to keep the rinks smooth.

He invented the surfacing machine in 1949. In 1950, figure skater Sonja Henie ordered two machines for her tour.

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During the first half of the 20th century, Frank Zamboni and his brother ran a plant that produced block ice used in transporting produce. As refrigeration technology improved and demand for block ice dropped, the brothers needed another outlet to use their ice-making abilities.

They directed their expertise to figure skating rinks.

Keeping the rinks smooth was back-breaking work that took tremendous amounts of time.

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2012-2013 ALASKA ICEBREAKERS 12/14U

Back row from left: Assistant coach Erin Winters, Chase Virg-in, Janine Apan, Kayce Hazlett, Erica Losee, Breana Neade, Alexia McClay and coach Kayla Colang.

Front row from left: Jessie Maier, Brooke Fisher, Ashlee Terry, Erin Losee, Jazlin Vanderpool, Jessica Terry and Alyssa Zrna.

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2012-2013 ARCTIC LIONS PEE WEE TIER II MINOR

Bottom row from left: Morgan Dupont, Caleb Sanborn, Anton Ruppert, Andrew Troppmann, Keaton French, Riley Ott, Auston Hebert, Landon Wheatley and Andrew Hebert.

Top row from left: Landon Bartels, Brandon Davis, Mark Fisher, head coach Jason Storey, Trenton Spears, Aaron Partnow, Joseph Kimbrough and Dylan Storey.

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2012-2013 MIDGET U16 TIER I

Rob Proffitt, head coach; Richard Mousseau, assistant coach; Geoffrey Beauparlant, assistant coach; Michele Nilson, team manager.

Taylor, Matthew; Arpino, Logan; Dixon, John; Parsley, Logan; Savereide, Zackary; Cahill, Cayden; Sawchuk, Taylor; Nicolai, Chris; Nilson, Connor; Olsen, Michael; Munson, Ty; Ahiers, Zachary; Weber, Eric; Clifton, Joshua; Graves, Mason; Walker, Camron; Skorulski, Stoshie; WAallace, Parker; Wood, Lane.

ARCTIC LIONS MIDGET U18 TIER II Jack Aldrich Maxwell Blankenship Jason Donald Ryan Ebenal Arthur Edgren Dylan Edwards Tayllor Geil

Cyle King Thomas Lemelin Alex Marcos Hanako McCulloch Colton Meier Tristen Ramaker Joseph Rauenhorst

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Nanooks center Adam Cardwell interacts with kids during a scrimmage between UAF players and Joy Elementary School staff during the 2010 Hockey Week in Fairbanks.

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Fairbanks Ice Dogs 2013 Home Game Schedule

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2012-2013 ARCTIC LIONS BANTAM TIER II

New events for ’13 Hockey Week A couple of new ‘Celebrity Games’ added this year

Back row from left: Head coach Adam Powell, Trenton Woods, Ivan Kulchitsky, Cody Frarey, Yanni Sarrimanolis, Mason Arpino and assistant coach Jeremy Christie.

Front row from left: Cole Britton, London Emerson, Andrew Hill, Rodahn Evans, Emilia Helms-Leslie, Keel Simon, Christopher Bonar, Tristan Wilson, Dylan Savereide and Jake Froese.

2012-2013 ARCTIC LIONS SQUIRTS TIER II MINOR Front row from left: Alex Wuttig, Kaden Milles, Hunter Calderara, Ryan Keyes, Owen Frank and Billy Renfrew.

Second row from left: Tylar Hoffert, Asher LaJiness, Deion Frank, Kaiden Hafele, Cody Spear, Jacob Knoles, Dominik Moore.

Coaches: Greg Milles, Kerry Hafele (head coach), Chris Keyes and Bill Renfrew.

The Hockey Hall of Fame has added two new “Celebrity Games” to this year’s schedule of events that are part of the Hockey Extravaganza that kicks off Hockey Week in Fairbanks on Saturday at the Big Dipper Ice Arena.

The two new games will feature Squirt division players and the other will feature players age 50 and older.

The Squirt contest will feature teams from Delta Junction and Healy.

“These two communities are our nearest neighbors with organized hockey programs,” said Randy Zarnke, president of the Fairbanks Hockey Hall of Fame. “We wanted them to experience the fun of Hockey Week, too. This has been a goal of ours for a couple years.”

The Senior Game is an offshoot of the Alaska International Senior Games coed hockey tournament held each summer.

“The local Senior Games organization began including coed hockey two years ago and they have a great time,” Zarnke said.

“Unfortunately, they are limited to one short weekend in August. We wanted the community to witness the fun that seniors can have with the great sport of hockey.”

Other Celebrity Games include: The Commanders’ Cup with teams from Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air Force Base going up against each other; the Guns & Hoses game matching local law enforcement personnel against local fire fighters; and the high school alumni game gives skaters another chance to defend the honor of their alma mater.

Saturday’s schedule of games at the Big Dipper is: • 9:30-10:30a.m.: Squirts: Delta Junction vs. Healy • 10:45-11:45 a.m.: Alaska Seniors • Noon-1 p.m.: High School Alumni • 1:15-2:15 p.m.: Commander’s Cup: Army vs. Air Force • 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Guns & Hoses: Police vs. Fire Hockey Week In Fairbanks is sponsored by the Fairbanks North Star Borough Department of Parks and Recreation and Emerald Isle Pull Tabs.

For more information, contact Randy Zarnke at 452-6857.

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NAHA GRIZZLIES SQUIRT TIER II MINOR After a tough start to the season, the NAHA Grizzlies Squirt Minors have worked hard to improve with each practice. These guys never give up and always have a smile and a wantto-play-no-matterthe-outcome-ofthe-game attitude.

In town and on the road, they are good ambassadors for Fairbanks with exceptional behavior and sportsmanship. All around, they are a great group of guys who want to improve and have fun playing the sport they love.

Coach Jeff Brooks; assistant coaches Mike VanSickle, Darren Dodson and Max Lambert. Roster: (1) Golden, Jake; (2) Mattingly, Timothy; (4) Lambert, Corbin; (7) Gryska, Cheenadon; (10) Morrison, Jacob; (11) Lafleur, Noah; (12) Brooks, Nathan; (14) Millam, Luke; (15) Wener, Reid; (17) Dodson, Dylan; (18) Kelly, Eric; (19) Coiley, Dominick; (21) VanSickle, Camron; (24) Waggoner, Michael; (27) Dianoski, Kaleb; (35) Brooks, Mason.

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NAHA GRIZZLIES SQUIRT TIER II MAJORS Head coach Dima Kulmanovsky and assistant coaches Heidi Kubichek, Josh Beckley, Greg Fritze and Manager Tina Swarner.

Players: Michael Swarner, (1); Holly Kubichek, (2); Vincent Annunziato, (3); Jaren Beckley, (4); Jagen Nautiyal, (8); Simon Laszloffy, (10); Colin Hedland, (12); Ryler Schelle, (13); Lane Lannet, (15); Silas Hughes, (16); Tyelor Thompkins, (17); Alex Kulmanovsky, (18); Nicholas Ostbloom, (20); Jakob House, (21); Ryan Roach, (22); Jayden Passillas, (30); and Evan Fritze, (71).

NAHA GRIZZLIES PEEWEE II MAJORS Front Row from left: Brennen Bogardus, Tyler Lorring, Daimin Rogers, Jonah Henderson, Austin Ryman, Tyler Paek, Kaden Monzingo.

Second row from left: Trevor Boswell, Krishna Nautiyal, Hayden Masterson, Corey Miscovich, Ryan Michel, Adam Victorino and Brice French.

Back row from left: Lisa Boswell, manager; Chris French, head coach; Jason Trine assistant coach; Michelle Michel, finance coordinator.

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(98) Boots, Calvon, D; (11) Brice William, F; (66) Champagne, Aubrielle, G; (4) Coiley, Michael, D; (44) Daniels, Ethan, F; (18) Deweese, Tyler, F; (7) Harmon, Marcus, D; (42) Martin, Aleksandr, F; (16) McCulloch, Holden, F; (8) Michaelis, Cole, D; (14) Moretz, Caleb, F; (19) Proffitt, Ty, D; (29) Rankin, Gabriel, F; (93) Steele, Dylan, F; (47) Stickle III, Richard, F; (1) Yancey, Eric, G.

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NAHA ICE PUPPIES

Black and Gold team CJ Allen Draiden Archambo Kaeden Butler Shyla Boe Preston Carter Samantha Boschert Shelby Daniels Trey Bounds Kendell Ferguson Wyatt Brooks Abby Fitzerald Giovanni Caruso Landen Glynn Dylan Chinn Darius Hanson Ty Christensen Bailey Layral Zaylan Cole Wilhelm Lewis Taelon Dayton Benjamin Lopez Evan Doyle Jaden Miller Jeffery Frank Eva Morris Gage Goble Amaly Ouannou Everett Harper Landon Paolino

Claire Higbee Owen Pete Harper Larranaga Declan Penn Finn Lindsey Frank Rodriguiz Rudi Ostanik Aiden Smith MacKenzie Stockton Korbin Wolfe Kyle Worrall

Blue and Gray team Jessalyn Amundson Jason Adams Ian Beauparlant Kyler Chagluak Landon Blum Jack Dixon Meara Dollard Madison Fitgerald Curtis Forbes II Max Fullford Alexander Hallum Reagen Jeffords Brody Haas Jack Kissinger Brendan Johnson Caden Lacomb Conyon Larranaga Camden Masterson

Daegon MacMillan Colton Masterson Charlie Menard Maddocks McAllister Lincoln Miller Jesse Pasillas Brady Milles Logan Pinard Wylie Milles Riley Powell Eleanor Rich Hunter Ptacek Zachary Seekins Tighe Schumacher DeWight Singleton Chance Slater Morgan Stamps Armani Smith Wyatt Turvey-Waggoner Abigail Turvey-Waggoner Quinn Willis Noah Waters

Red and White team Nicolas Annunziato Maddisyn Adams Kylee Boese Olaf Amundson Kason Carlson Daniel Bergstrom Hunter Carson

Gabriel DeLeon Brayden Corrigan Killian Gray Carter Corrigan Emmet Jensen Payton Davis Caden Layral Landon Hafele Jordan Murray Emily Herron Owen Nayokpuk Christopher Hodges Rily Nicholson Sam Lannet Mason Noble Tanner Lozano William Roe Cassidy Morrison Jayce Rogers Jaken Reinheller Landon Rogers Logan Reinheller Bryson Roon Jayden Ruedy Johanan Rychener Jackson Sipes Nikolai Sprouse Kutter Vanaken Eli Steer Gabriel Weinberger Ethan Trine

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Coaches and managers Black: Matt Layral, Elizabeth Wolf Gold: Ruben Larranaga, Elizabeth Wolf Blue: Dirk Menard, Amanda Miller Grey: Tommy Ptacek, Amanda Miller Red: Chris Hodges, Melinda Herron White: Charlie Rogers, Melinda Herron We want to, again, extend a special thanks to our sponsor; Frontier Supply Company, our host; the Northern Alaska Hockey Association; and all the managers, coaches and helpers who unselfishly volunteer countless hours of their time — without them we would not have a program.

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Kasey Gillam embraces the Stanley Cup during 2011’s Hockey Week in Fairbanks. “I’m a Jordan Hendry fan,” Gillam said of the Chicago Blackhawks player when asked who her favorite hockey team was. “Wherever he goes, I go.” Organized by the Fairbanks Hockey Hall of Fame, viewings of the NHL’s top trophy, kicked off the 2011 Hockey Week festivities.

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KNIGHTS TIER IV PEE WEE U12 TEAM A Back row from left: Assistant coach Matt Layral, Daniel Blair, Benjamin Bjornstad, Orin Peters, Brandon Wilson and head coach Jon Victorino Front row from left: Tyler Lord, Noah Mendenhall, Joshua Victorino, Moses Halbert, Corbin Layral, Ethan Woody and Skylar Victorino.

KNIGHTS TIER IV PEE WEE U12 TEAM C Coach Andrew Roe, Chelsea Siebels, Traivin Siebels, Bailey Roe, Dante Curtis and assistant coach Keith Berrin.

Christian Wellfare, Cody Benjamin, Tyler Mongold, Drake Berrin, Tucker Johnson, Parker RayKestner and James Roe.

Hockey fans asked to give blood Donors can get free Ice Dogs, Nanooks tickets the Nanook and Ice Dogs hockey programs have provided free tickets for donors, while they last.

“We’re happy to team up with the Hall of Fame for a blood drive to help our fellow Alaskans,” said Felicia Rodriguez of the Blood Bank of Alaska. “We had great participation during the 2012 Hockey Week and hope for the same this year.”

Hall of Fame president Randy Zarnke echoed those thoughts.

“Hockey people are well known for banding together to support a good cause,” Zarnke said. “This is one more way that we can help our local community. We hope to keep the folks from the Blood Bank of Alaska busy all week.”

Anyone wishing to schedule an appointment at the Blood Bank during the week is encouraged to call 456-5645 Ext. 24.

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Although that is no longer true, the belief still persists in a variety of ways. For example, the phrase “Give Blood ... Play Hockey” can be found on caps and T-shirts.

Rather than disavowing this image, the Fairbanks Hockey Hall of Fame and the Blood Bank of Alaska have teamed up to take advantage of the phrase.

The organizations will conduct a blood collection drive in conjunction with Hockey Week In Fairbanks.

Staff from the Blood Bank will be set up from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Big Dipper Ice Arena to accept donations from blood donors.

Volunteers are welcome to donate any day during the event at the Blood Bank on Airport Road.

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KNIGHTS TIER IV BANTAM U14 TEAM B

Brian Dianoski, Justin Morales, Laiken Elterman, Steve Weier, Taylor Dianoski, John Rowe, Nate Jankowski, Morgan Rowe, Thomas Bergman, Rami Nasser, Gabriel Hoorn, Curtis Westmoreland and Connor Hamby.

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KNIGHTS TIER IV 18U MIDGETS Back row from left: coach Steven Major, Jeremy Weaver, Camden Pommenville, Benjamin Leslie and assistant coach Jeremiah Cotter.

Second row from left: Noah Griffith, Drew Yates, Aaron Sarauer, Jordan Silva, Steven Messer and Kane Welty.

Bottom row from left: Jared Trout, TJ Mendez, Tawni Froese, Huck Hopper, Ashley Ermi, Natalie Clough and Filipka Swanguarin.

Players not pictured: Teshoni Coleman, Christian Keator, Josiah Leyva, Cory Phillips and Luke Rogers.

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KNIGHTS TIER IV SQUIRT U10 TEAM C Coaches from left: Blair French and Kris Olson.

Back row from left: William Prayner, Timothy Isaac, Alexander Shahan, Makenna Siebels, Logan Adams, Nicholas Prayner.

Front row from left: Joshua Weimer, Devin Perkins, Gage Tilly, Zachary Crites, Isaiah Active, Riley French and Devon Olson.

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Back row from left: Cody King, Justice Hoffman, Jasmine King, Jeffery Doty, Chase Brown, Aaron Trammell, Ryker Snow, Mason Rowe and Seth Haines.

Front row from left: Dominic Ermi, Benjamin Skellie, Brayden Manns, Robert Law, Jasen Chausse, Tanner Borman and Gaberiel Maglaqui.

Not pictured: Coach Rufus King and coach Richard Ermi.

KNIGHTS TIER IV SQUIRT U10 TEAM A

Back row: Scott Roselius, coach Sean Bogren, Eric Genz and assistant coach Clifford Phillips.

Middle row: Gabe Stephens, Cole Bogren, Caleb Peters, Kody Genz, Nicholas (Nic) Clark and Casey Elterman.

Front row: Jace Peters, August Roselius (Gus), Ambrose Phillips, Zachary Herron, Adam Richards, Corbin Grantham and Daylen Phillips.

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KNIGHTS TIER IV BANTAM U14 TEAM A

Back row: Jeremiah Cotter, Ian Martinez, Caleb Woody, Michael McLean, Daneel Ruppert, Andrew Hanneman, Russell Savok, Matt Atkinson and Joseph Rauenhorst.

Front row: McCoy Walker, Cameron Hughes, Brandon Alden, Troy Whiteside, Marcus Frank, Tanner Martinez and Simeon Atkinson.

KNIGHTS TIER III MIDGETS U16 Back row: Wyatt Dupont, Dylan Smock, coach Jim Lewandoski, JoJo Maier and Cade Mrzena.

Front row: Ethan Cadzow, Alec Froese, Connall Birkholz, MacCoy Walker, Dylan Brabham, Sam Stutzke and Wes Evans.

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KNIGHTS TIER III PEE WEE U12 Back row from left: Dylan Tompkins, Jacob Strle, coach David Szumigala, Daniel Parsons and Jesse Keith.

Middle row from left: Coach Kevin Coiley, Deondric Henderson, Stephen Trujillo, Amy Hughes, Matias Szumigala and coach Jerry Hughes.

Front row from left: Carson Coiley, Aidan Grogan, Brandon Groesbeck, Garrett Simmons, Antonio Szumigala, Clayton Stevens and Travis Brase.

Not pictured are: Isabel Hughes, coach Art Hughes.

ICE DRAGONS U6 BLUE, WHITE AND YELLOW TEAMS Coaches: Jim Culley, John Slater, Mike Steffey and Andrew Culley.

Back row from left: Andrew Solway, Simon Giani, Brayden, Wylie Rocheleau, Caiden Olson, Jack McKeown, Caleb Fairweather, Aiden, Thadea Williamson, Lilly Davies and William Slater.

Middle row from left: Daniel Rady, Tyler Law, Morgan Griffeth, Sawyer Singleton, Joshua Herringa, Brooke Gryga, Bailey Gryga, Given Robb, Colton Lamoureux, Conner Manns and Caden Izydorek.

Front row from left: Anna Baysinger, Jackson Peele, Blaze Alexander, Samuel Giani, Winston Miller, Chase Hazlett, Levi Gagnon, Connor Moore, Gavin Rogers, Athena Roach and Madisen Manns.

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Makayla Curtin, 8, practices her stick handling skills during the 2009 Women’s Hockey 101 event put on by the Alaska Nanooks hockey team.

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KNIGHTS TIER IV SQUIRT U10 TEAM B

Coach Tosch.

John Darrin Calhoun, Cheyenne Morris, Seth Theriault, Tyler Tosch and coach Zachary Krehlik.

Laura Alvanna, Gavin Williams, Jayleb Klein, Jacon TenKley, Zachary Klaassen, Bryan Rocheleau and Mason Wilbur.

MIGHTY KNIGHTS U8 WHITE TEAM White Team Back row from left: Assistant coach Brad Livingston, Austin Manns, Daigen Johnson, Joseph Samaniego, Joshua Coble, Connor Towse and coach Andrew Towse.

Front row from left: Brynden Rogers, Payton Livingston, Kaleb Johnson, Levi Samaniego and Erick Blair.

Not pictured: Logan Wheeler.

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MIGHTY KNIGHTS U8 YELLOW TEAM

Back row from left: Coach Greg Hoskins, Bryson Montes De Oca, Cadence Law, Tyler Bergman, Ava Tilly, Riley Olsen and assistant coach Karl Olson. Front row from left: Duane Hill, Alivia Bernard, Tye Bogren, Noah Richart and Yanik Moore.

Not Pictured: Aiden Brownlee and Caden Sanford.

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Nanooks left wing Dustin Sather signs the shirt of Hannah Nash during the 2009 Women’s Hockey 101 event.

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Brothers Josh Teel, left, and Jon Priest, practice their hockey skills in March 2010 on an outdoor rink beside the Big Dipper Ice Arena.

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‘Jersey Day’ is a success Another event designed to put the community in the spirit of Hockey Week in Fairbanks is Wear Your Jersey to School (and work) Day, with everyone encouraged to wear their favorite hockey jersey to school or work on Friday.

Students, staff and teachers in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District as well as all employees in Fairbanks are encouraged to wear their favorite jersey all day Friday.

“We incorporated ‘Jersey Day’ into Hockey Week back in 2008 and it was an instant hit,” said Randy Zarnke, president of the Fairbanks Hockey Hall of Fame. “Students all over the district enjoyed the chance to show off their favorite jersey.

“There was wide participation at Woodriver Elementary School that first year,” Zarnke said. “There were hundreds of people wearing jerseys.

It was great to see.”

Ice Dogs General Manager, Rob Proffitt, has offered free admission to Friday night’s North American Hockey League Game for all children age 12 and younger who wear a jersey.

“Offering admission to our game

on February 15 for kids under 12 with their jersey on is just our way of giving back to this great celebration of hockey that is kicking off on the 15th,” Proffitt said.

Zarnke said the goal of Jersey Day is to generate enthusiasm in the schools.

“We hope the students and teachers can transfer that enthusiasm into enhanced learning opportunities for all students,” Zarnke said.

Originally started as Wear Your Jersey to School Day, local radio personality Charlie O’Toole recommended that the name of the event be changed to include adults, so the (and work) portion was added to the title.

“Adults throughout the community are encouraged to wear their favorite hockey jersey to work on February 15,” Zarnke said. “We trust that employers will not object.”

Hockey Week In Fairbanks” is the annual community-wide celebration of the favorite sport in Fairbanks.

The event is coordinated by the Fairbanks Hockey Hall of Fame.

For more information, contact Randy Zarnke at 452-6857 or by email at itrap2@gci.net.

What is FAHA? Fairbanks Amateur Hockey Association (FAHA) is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to the youth of the Fairbanks North Star Borough that are interested in hockey at any level. During the regular season, FAHA offers recreational or house league hockey programs for both boys and girls, from ages 4–18, and for all levels of play from first time to long time skaters. FAHA also offers a spring league and summer skills and drills refreshers to keep skaters active even when the regular season ends. Our Ice Dragon (4-6 year olds) and Mite (6-8 year olds) divisions offer an opportunity for beginning skaters to learn the great sport of hockey at a very affordable price.

We offer rental gear for this division to help eliminate the need to purchase all new equipment while they are learning the sport.

Spring League Sign-ups March 1-31, 2013 All divisions are first come, first serve Mites U8-Midgets U18, $200 registration fee

Register online starting March 1 at http://www.fahaonline.com/

FAHA Philosophy:

FAHA Goals: • A fair and equal opportunity to participate.

• The opportunity for children to learn the basic skills without the distraction associated with an over-emphasis on winning.

• An opportunity for new players who wish to play hockey.

• An opportunity for those who wish to advance into a more competitive environment to do so.

• A safe and healthy environment for all.

• Qualified adult leadership.

For more information on Fairbanks Amateur Hockey Association (FAHA), please visit our website http://www.fahaonline.com/

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The Fairbanks Amateur Hockey Association’s philosophy is to promote the growth of ice hockey and to provide the best possible experience for all participants by encouraging, developing, advancing, and administering the sport.

What is Tier III? Tier III means your child will be on a house team with other kids that are skating at a higher level. Your child will have the opportunity to participate in tournaments locally and around the State. Tier III teams may travel to 1 or 2 tournaments, in addition to playing in the State Tournament. Teams will play more competitive games. Tier III teams skate an average of 3 times per week.

The cost is increased above the normal Tier IV house fees to compensate for the increase in ice time and lower number of players on the ice at one time.

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MIGHTY KNIGHTS U8 BLUE TEAM

Back row from left: Blair French, assistant coach Dylan Herkstroeter, Brandon Reed, Mack Sterner and head coach Charles Hamby.

Front row from left: Pacey Lannet, Kathryn Miller, Dakota Griffin and Aspen French.

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Alaska Nanooks senior defenseman Dustin Molle demonstrates proper puck handling skills to an emulating Makayla Curtin, 8, during the Women’s Hockey 101 event in October 2009, at the Carlson Center.

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KNIGHTS TIER III SQUIRTS U10 Back row from left: Coach Bryan Mosher, coach Cade Mrzena, Daniel Crutcher, Ryan Geese, Jack Lambert, coach Matt Mrzena and coach Baron Lambert.

Middle row from left: Erik Clough, Nathan Wheeler, Donovan Howard, Austin Harris, John Sipes and Alex Wood.

Front row from left: Ethan Zornes, Sullivan Bogardus, Calum Dayton, Levi Gho, Tristan Allen, Blake Battcher and Audrey Hughes.

KNIGHTS TIER III BANTAMS U14 Back row from left: Randall Simon, Bela Armstrong, Colin King, Cole Kadel, Darren Donovan, Spencer Herron and Blake Farnham.

Front row from left: Joseph Palmer, Brandon Ray, Kole Kuykendall, Coleman Baxter, Hunter Forsman, Justin Vinton, Alex Easty and Spencer Torres.

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2013 STATE CHAMPION ARCTIC BEARS

(17) Bezona, Dynnea, F; (22) Brice, Abigail, D; (4) Britton, Summer, F; (25) Brooks, Molly, G; (23) Carlson, Jessica; F; (16) Cox, Courtney, F; (8) Decker, Chenoa, F; (15) Evans, Courtney, D; (3) Hartman, Jacquline, F; (9) Hughes, Genevieve, F; (10) Kubichek, Megan, F; (18) Laiti, Lisa, D; (19) Lake, Peyton, F; (2) Lundberg, Jackie, D; (7) Martin, Erika, F; (5) Meier, Jade, F; (14) Miscovich, Caitlin, D; (27) Nichols, Sabrina, G; (24) Pascoe, Janelle, F; (6) Peter, Darcy, D; (12) Sylvester, Mackenzie, F; (21) Thompson, Zahn, F; (13) Vohden, Karly, D.

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HUTCHISON HAWKS

Back row from left: Manager McKenzie Burgess, manager Jessica Wicken, manager Gabriel Madore, Thomas Lees, Austin Head, Logan Tanner, Dylan Sands, Tyler Morales, Ken Newman, Jr., Elijah Berrios, Tristin Miller, Matt Pfeister, Allison Davis and manager Brandie Wicken.

Front row from left: Patrick Hirt, Brandon Rustad, Cole Davis, Dylan Edwards, coach Keith Bartusch, JR Boots, assistant coach John Garrity, Kevin Steffey, Alex Marcos, Tom Lemelin and Dan Slane.

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LATHROP MALEMUTES

2013 STATE CHAMPION MONROE CATHOLIC RAMS

Head coach Kirk Haman, assistant coach Jager Thurmond.

(3) St Laurent, Elliot, D; (4) Lemons, Jackie, F; (7) Haman, Hunter, D; (11) Brice, William, F; (14) Grahek, Garrett, F; (15) Olson, Grant, F; (16) Steele, Dylan, F; (19) Coiley, Kyle, F; (22) Hebard, Jacob, F; (25) Keys, Carson, D; (26) Rauenhorst, Joseph, D; (31) Brose, Nathaniel, G.

Head coach Curt Franklin, trainer Chris Dean, assistant coaches Phil Clifton and Jake Thayer.

(51) Jensen, Nick, D; (43) Martin, Alek, F; (35) Morey, Ian, G; (30) Ebenal, Ryan, G; (26) Clifton, Joshua, F; (25) Parker, Alex, F; (24) Walker, Camron, D; (23) Rodahn, Evans, F; (22) Farnham, Blake, F; (18) Meier, Colton, D; (17) Blankenship, Maxwell, F; 16 Ramaker, Tristen, F; (15) Horn, Chad, F; (12) Johnson, Shane, F; (11) Nilson, Connor, D; (9) Evans, Wes, F; (8) Edgren, Arthur, D; (4) Parsley, Logan, D; (3) Stephens, Cole, D.

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Head coach Wayne Sawchuk, assistant coach Mark Weber.

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NORTH POLE PATRIOTS

Back row from left: Coach John Stampohar, Dan Volsky, Curtis Frarey, Carmon Teel, AJ Hebert, Dylan Latham, Tom Rojas, Blake Wade, Marshall Sawicki, James Laszloffy, Liam Bogardus, Carson Linnell, coach Chris Lindsoe, coach Stuart Zimmerman.

Middle row standing: Athletic trainer Jeremy Lindgren, manager Mikayla Russell, manager Cheyenne Perlinger, manager Sami Haines, manager Bri Hardy, manager Taylor Jantz and manager Sierra Slater.

Middle row seated: Jason Donald, Wyatt Conrow, Morgan Conrow, Ashlyn Hebert, Mckenzie Storhok.

Goaltenders: Jim Culley, Ian Hancock, Allan Heineken and Max Heineken.

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Show some hustle!

It’s Hockey Week!

Get on the ice and put the biscuit in the basket.

Light the lamp. Nail a slapper between the pipes.

Or grab a good seat and ring a bell. Pound the glass. Cheer for your favorite team.

Alaska Airlines is proud to support Hockey Week, a multi-day extravaganza with games for boys and girls, little kids and big kids, police officers and firefighters, soldiers and airmen, college stars and celebrities.

Alaskans do a great job of supporting Alaska Airlines and we’re very happy to be able to give a little back by supporting the community.

Come see us at the Big Dipper Ice Arena Saturday, Feb. 16.