Go big or go home!

    June 1st, 2002- As the 2002 season is fast approaching, the Anchorage community will be without junior hockey once again. A lack of interest in Junior B hockey, along with a declining number of Northern Division teams and high travel costs has forced the Arctic Ice to go inactive in the Northern Pacific Hockey League for a second season. But there is hope at the end of the tunnel.

The Arctic Ice is seeking investors and sponsors in an attempt to enter the American West Hockey League for the 2003-2004 season. The AWHL is a Junior "A" league, of which many Division 1 schools such as UAA and UAF recruit from. With the recent turmoil in the local Professional team, the Anchorage Aces, there are many hockey fans who may be without a team to cheer for this winter.

Junior Hockey is the pinnacle of the skill development program of USA Hockey.  It is available to male athletes who are 20 and under as of the 31st day or December during the season of competition.  The program is available to high school students and graduates who seek a greater or different challenge than that which might be available through their high school varsity or area midget teams. The principal purpose of this development program is to prepare the athlete for career advancement either in a collegiate program or a professional opportunity.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, staff member, player or volunteer, please contact GM Brian Leigh at bleigh@alaskaarcticice.com or call the Arctic Ice at (907) 929-4233.