Anchorage Wolverines
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2025}}
{{Infobox ice hockey team|team=Anchorage Wolverines
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|text_color = #000000
|city = Anchorage, Alaska
|league = North American Hockey League
|division = Midwest
|founded = 2021
|arena = Sullivan Arena 2024–present
|colors = navy, teal, squash
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|coach = Nick Walters (2023–current), Evan Trupp (2022–2023), Mike Aikens (2021–22)
|media =
|dates1 = 2021–present
|owners = Aaron Schutt, Marissa Flannery Schutt, Jay Frawner, Jena Frawner, John Ellsworth, Jr. and Kari Ellsworth
}}
The Anchorage Wolverines are a Tier II junior Ice Hockey team that became a member of the North American Hockey League in 2021.{{Cite web |last=Sjong |first=Austin |title=Anchorage Wolverines gearing up for second season |url=https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2022/08/25/anchorage-wolverines-gearing-up-second-season/ |access-date=2022-10-15 |website= |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Anchorage Wolverines {{!}} North American Hockey League {{!}} NAHL |url=http://nahl.com/teams/team-detail.cfm?id=619 |access-date=2022-10-15 |website=nahl.com}}{{Cite web |title=Anchorage Wolverines at eliteprospects.com |url=https://www.eliteprospects.com/team/33137/anchorage-wolverines |access-date=2022-10-15 |website=www.eliteprospects.com |language=en}}
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){{Cite web |url=https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2024/07/08/anchorage-wolverines-move-into-sullivan-arena/ |title=Anchorage Wolverines to move into Sullivan Arena |website=alaskasnewssource.com |date=2024-07-09 |access-date=2024-07-14}}
The Anchorage Wolverines junior hockey team announced Evan Trupp as the second head coach.{{Cite web |last=Klecka |first=Joey |title=Anchorage Wolverines announce next head coach |url=https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2022/09/08/anchorage-wolverines-announce-next-head-coach/ |access-date=2022-10-15 |website= |language=en}}
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.{{Cite web |last=Sjong |first=Austin |title=Anchorage Wolverines showered with accolades for inaugural season |url=https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2022/05/07/anchorage-wolverines-showered-with-accolades-inaugural-season/ |access-date=2022-10-15 |website= |language=en}}
Season-by-season records
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| Season | GP | W | L | OTL | PTS | GF | GA | PIM | Finish | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|colspan="11"|Anchorage Wolverines | ||||||||||
| 2021–22 | 51 | 33 | 19 | 8 | 74 | 208 | 166 | 1036 | 3rd of 8, Midwest 9th of 29 NAHL | Won Div, Semifinals 3-0 Springfield Jr. Blues Won Div. Finals 3-0 Minnesota Wilderness Won Robertson Cup Semis 2-0 St. Cloud Norsemen Lost Robertson Cup Final GAME 0-3 New Jersey Titans} |
| 2022–23 | 60 | 28 | 24 | 8 | 64 | 208 | 218 | 1009 | 5th of 8, Midwest 19th of 29 NAHL | did not qualify for post season play |
| 2023-24 | 60 | 39 | 14 | 7 | 85 | 233 | 169 | 1144 | 1st of 8, Midwest 4 of 32 NAHL | Won Div. Semi-Finals, 3-1 Minnesota Wilderness Won Div. Finals, 3-0 Wisconsin Windigo Lost Robertson Cup Semis, 0-2 Lone Star Brahmas |
| 2024-25 | 41 | 26 | 11 | 4 | 56 | 160 | 125 | 757 | 2nd of 8 Midwest 11th of 35 NAHL | Won Div. Semifinals 3-0 (Fairbanks Ice Dogs) Lost Div. Finals 2-3 (Wisconsin Windigo) |
References
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External links
- [https://www.anchoragewolverines.com/ Official Website]
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{{Alaska Sports}}
Category:Sports in Anchorage, Alaska
Category:Ice hockey teams in Alaska