Anchorage Wolverines

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Anchorage Wolverines
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City Anchorage, Alaska
League North American Hockey League
DivisionMidwest
Founded2021
Home arena Sullivan Arena 2024–present
Colorsnavy, teal, squash
   
Owner(s)Aaron Schutt, Marissa Flannery Schutt, Jay Frawner, Jena Frawner, John Ellsworth, Jr. and Kari Ellsworth
Head coachNick Walters (2023–2025), Evan Trupp (2022–2023), Mike Aikens (2021–22 & 2025-Current)

The Anchorage Wolverines are a Tier II junior Ice Hockey team that became a member of the North American Hockey League in 2021. [1] [2] [3]

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History

For The 2024–25 season The Anchorage Wolverines Announce move to Sullivan Arena after playing since inauguration at The Ben Boeke Ice Rink (2021–2024) [4]

The Anchorage Wolverines junior hockey team announced Evan Trupp as the second head coach. [5]

The Anchorage Wolverines, who also boast the Volunteer of the Year, were named Organization of the Year in their first campaign. Three Wolverines players were further selected for the All-Midwest Division Team. [6]

Season-by-season records

SeasonGPWLOTLPTSGFGAPIMFinishPlayoffs
Anchorage Wolverines
2021–22 5133198742081661036 3rd of 8, Midwest
9th of 29 NAHL
Won Div. Semifinals series, 3–0 (Springfield Jr. Blues)
Won Div. Finals series, 3–0 (Minnesota Wilderness)
Won Robertson Cup Semifinal series, 2–0 (St. Cloud Norsemen)
Lost Robertson Cup Championship, 0–3 (New Jersey Titans)
2022–23 6028248642082181009 5th of 8, Midwest
19th of 29 NAHL
did not qualify for post season play
2023–24 60391478523316911441st of 8, Midwest
4 of 32 NAHL
Won Div. Semifinal series, 3–1 (Minnesota Wilderness)
Won Div. Final series, 3–0 (Wisconsin Windigo)
Lost Robertson Cup Semifinal series, 0–2 (Lone Star Brahmas)
2024–25 4126114561601257572nd of 8 Midwest
11th of 35 NAHL
Won Div. Semifinal series, 3–0 (Fairbanks Ice Dogs)
Lost Div. Final series, 2–3 (Wisconsin Windigo)

References

  1. Sjong, Austin. "Anchorage Wolverines gearing up for second season" . Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  2. "Anchorage Wolverines | North American Hockey League | NAHL". nahl.com. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  3. "Anchorage Wolverines at eliteprospects.com". www.eliteprospects.com. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  4. "Anchorage Wolverines to move into Sullivan Arena". alaskasnewssource.com. July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  5. Klecka, Joey. "Anchorage Wolverines announce next head coach" . Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  6. Sjong, Austin. "Anchorage Wolverines showered with accolades for inaugural season" . Retrieved October 15, 2022.