2016–17 Alaska Nanooks
men's ice hockey season
Conference6th WCHA
Home iceCarlson Center
Rankings
USCHO.comNR
USA TodayNR
Record
Overall12–20–4
Conference11–13–4
Home5–10–1
Road7–9–3
Neutral0–1–0
Coaches and captains
Head coachDallas Ferguson
Assistant coachesErik Largen
Lance West
Ryan Reinheller
Captain(s)Brandon Morley
Alternate captain(s)Josh Erickson
Zach Frye
Tayler Munson
Justin Woods
Alaska Nanooks men's ice hockey seasons
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The 2016–17 Alaska Nanooks men's ice hockey season was the 68th season of play for the program, the 33rd at the Division I level and the 4th in the WCHA conference. The Nanooks represented the University of Alaska Fairbanks and were coached by Dallas Ferguson, in his 9th season.

Season

Alaska began the season poorly, losing four straight after opening with a win over Alaska Anchorage. The team rebounded with a win over #9 Minnesota State but could then only win two of their next eleven games. The Nanooks' offense was subpar during the first half of the season, scoring more than 3 goals in only four of their twenty games while averaging just over two and half goals per game. While the two goaltenders, Jenks and Jones, kept the team in most games, inconsistent play had led to Jenks supplanting the senior as the primary netminder in the first half of the year.

After a couple of bad outings around new year's, Jones was back in as the starter and didn't relinquish the job for the rest of the year. While the team's offense didn't get any better, the defense got stronger as they year went along and helped the team improve to 6th in the standings by the end of the season.

Entering the postseason, Alaska was hoping to continue giving Minnesota State fits, having defeated the Mavericks twice during the regular season. Unfortunately, the offense was absent from the series and the Nanooks were only able to record a single goal in two games.

Departures

Player Position Nationality Cause
Josh AtkinsonDefenseman CanadaGraduation (signed with Atlanta Gladiators)
Jasen FernslerDefenseman United StatesTransferred to Ferris State
Alec HajdukovichForward United StatesGraduation (signed with Alaska Aces)
Shawn HochhausenForward CanadaLeft program (retired)
Nolan HuysmansForward CanadaGraduation (signed with Huntsville Havoc)
John KeeneyGoaltender United StatesGraduation (retired)
Peter KriegerForward United StatesTransferred to Minnesota–Duluth
J. D. PetersonDefenseman United StatesGraduation (retired)
Colton SparrowForward CanadaTransferred to Regina

Recruiting

Player Position Nationality Age Notes
Tyler ClineForward United States21Blaine, MN
Niko Della MaggioreGoaltender United States21Gilroy, CA
Aaron HerdtForward United States21Moorhead, MN
Kylar HopeForward Canada21Lashburn, SK
Danny KiralyDefenseman United States21Glendale, AZ
James LaDouceDefenseman United States21Saginaw, MI
Colton LeiterForward/Defenseman Canada20Edmonton, AB
Kyle MarinoForward/Defenseman Canada21Niagara Falls, ON
Anton MartinssonGoaltender Sweden20Klippan, SWE
Tristan ThompsonDefenseman Canada19Canmore, AB
Troy Van TeteringForward Canada19Carstairs, AB

Roster

No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height Weight DoB Hometown Previous team NHL rights
1 California Niko Della Maggiore Freshman G 5' 10" (1.78 m) 201 lb (91 kg) 1995-04-01 Gilroy, California Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL)
2 Minnesota Jack Weiss Sophomore D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1994-05-30 Bloomington, Minnesota Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees (NAHL)
5 Alberta Nikolas Koberstein Sophomore D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1996-01-19 Barrhead, Alberta Bloomington Thunder (USHL) MTL, 125th overall 2014
6 Washington (state) Zach Frye (A) Junior D 6' 1" (1.85 m) 201 lb (91 kg) 1994-03-25 Spokane, Washington Lincoln Stars (USHL)
7 Minnesota Josh Erickson (A) Senior F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 1993-07-16 Roseau, Minnesota Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)
8 Alaska Justin Woods (A) Junior (RS) D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 212 lb (96 kg) 1994-02-12 Fairbanks, Alaska Lincoln Stars (USHL)
9 British Columbia Marcus Basara Senior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 201 lb (91 kg) 1993-02-27 Vancouver, British Columbia West Kelowna Warriors (BCHL)
10 Arizona Danny Kiraly Freshman D 6' 1" (1.85 m) 192 lb (87 kg) 1995-08-03 Glendale, Arizona Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL)
12 Minnesota Nick Hinz Junior D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 201 lb (91 kg) 1993-03-06 Oakdale, Minnesota Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL)
13 Wisconsin Austin Vieth Junior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1993-12-20 Marinette, Wisconsin Waterloo Black Hawks (USHL)
14 British Columbia Brandon Morley (C) Senior F 5' 9" (1.75 m) 183 lb (83 kg) 1994-04-17 Burnaby, British Columbia Coquitlam Express (BCHL)
15 Alberta Troy Van Tetering Freshman F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1997-04-26 Carstairs, Alberta Lloydminster Bobcats (AJHL)
16 Alaska Tayler Munson (A) Junior F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 1993-03-02 Fairbanks, Alaska Fairbanks Ice Dogs (NAHL)
17 Michigan Kyle Froese Junior D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1994-08-09 Traverse City, Michigan Corpus Christi IceRays (NAHL)
18 Nova Scotia John Mullally Sophomore F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1995-03-11 Timberlea, Nova Scotia Whitecourt Wolverines (AJHL)
20 Ontario Kyle Marino Freshman F 6' 3" (1.91 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1995-06-01 Niagara Falls, Ontario West Kelowna Warriors (BCHL)
22 Washington (state) Chad Staley Sophomore F 5' 9" (1.75 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 1994-06-29 Kennewick, Washington Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL)
23 Alberta Ryker Leer Sophomore F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 192 lb (87 kg) 1995-12-05 Red Deer, Alberta Camrose Kodiaks (AJHL)
24 Michigan James LaDouce Freshman F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 213 lb (97 kg) 1995-08-24 Saginaw, Michigan Minot Minotauros (NAHL)
25 Minnesota Aaron Herdt Freshman F 5' 9" (1.75 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1995-08-19 Moorhead, Minnesota Bismarck Bobcats (NAHL)
26 Minnesota Tyler Cline Freshman F 5' 7" (1.7 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1995-09-03 Blaine, Minnesota Minnesota Wilderness (NAHL)
27 Alberta Colton Leiter Freshman F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1996-01-16 Edmonton, Alberta Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL)
28 Saskatchewan Kylar Hope Freshman F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1995-08-17 Lashburn, Saskatchewan West Kelowna Warriors (BCHL)
29 British Columbia Jesse Jenks Sophomore G 6' 3" (1.91 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 1995-01-24 Crofton, British Columbia Prince George Spruce Kings (BCHL)
30 Alberta Davis Jones Senior G 6' 2" (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1992-04-26 St. Albert, Alberta Nipawin Hawks (SJHL)
32 Alberta Tristan Thompson Freshman D 5' 9" (1.75 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1997-01-02 Canmore, Alberta Brooks Bandits (AJHL)
33 Sweden Anton Martinsson Freshman G 6' 1" (1.85 m) 178 lb (81 kg) 1995-12-11 Klippan, Sweden Amarillo Bulls (NAHL)
37 British Columbia Jordan Burns Sophomore D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 1995-04-24 Vernon, British Columbia Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL)
39 Alberta Ross Heidt Sophomore F 5' 9" (1.75 m) 174 lb (79 kg) 1996-03-29 Red Deer, Alberta Salmon Arm Silverbacks (BCHL)

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Standings

Conference record Overall record
GP W L T SOW PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
Bemidji State282062264714441221639479
#19 Michigan Tech*28157635480594523157131100
Minnesota State2815942518968392213411995
Bowling Green281413114479654121182120102
Ferris State28121242427874371319595101
Alaska28111343406784361220479113
Lake Superior State28813743578873611187103119
Northern Michigan28101531346975391322493108
Alabama–Huntsville289163030689534922374120
Alaska Anchorage286166226528034721659102
Championship: March 18, 2017
† indicates conference regular season champion (MacNaughton Cup); * indicates conference tournament champion (Broadmoor Trophy)
Rankings: USCHO.com Top 20 Poll; updated March 6, 2017

Schedule and results

DateTimeOpponent#Rank#SiteTVDecisionResultAttendanceRecord
Exhibition
October 2 3:07 PM vs. Simon Fraser* Carlson CenterFairbanks, Alaska  Jenks W 2–0  1,775
Regular Season
October 8 7:07 PM at Alaska Anchorage* Sullivan ArenaAnchorage, Alaska  Jones W 4–1  3,223 1–0–0
October 9 4:07 PM vs. #13 Minnesota* Sullivan ArenaAnchorage, Alaska  Jenks L 3–6  1,682 1–1–0
Brice Alaska Goal Rush
October 14 7:17 PM vs. Canisius* Carlson CenterFairbanks, Alaska (Alaska Goal Rush semifinal)  Jenks L 1–2 OT 2,263 1–2–0
October 15 7:07 PM vs. Omaha* Carlson CenterFairbanks, Alaska (Alaska Goal Rush consolation game)  Jones L 3–4 OT 2,408 1–3–0
October 21 7:07 PM vs. #9 Minnesota State Carlson CenterFairbanks, Alaska  Jones L 1–7  957 1–4–0 (0–1–0)
October 22 7:07 PM vs. #9 Minnesota State Carlson CenterFairbanks, Alaska  Jenks W 4–2  958 2–4–0 (1–1–0)
October 28 3:37 PM at Lake Superior State Taffy Abel ArenaSault Ste. Marie, Michigan  Jenks L 2–3  2,446 2–5–0 (1–2–0)
October 29 3:07 PM at Lake Superior State Taffy Abel ArenaSault Ste. Marie, Michigan  Jenks W 4–3 OT 3,138 3–5–0 (2–2–0)
November 4 7:07 PM vs. #18 Bemidji State Carlson CenterFairbanks, Alaska  Jenks L 2–6  2,155 3–6–0 (2–3–0)
November 5 7:07 PM vs. #18 Bemidji State Carlson CenterFairbanks, Alaska  Jones L 1–3  2,530 3–7–0 (2–4–0)
November 11 4:07 PM at Alabama–Huntsville Von Braun CenterHuntsville, Alabama  Jenks T 3–3 3x3 OTW 2,530 3–7–1 (2–4–1)
November 12 4:07 PM at Alabama–Huntsville Von Braun CenterHuntsville, Alabama  Jenks W 3–1  2,103 4–7–1 (3–4–1)
November 25 7:07 PM vs. Michigan Tech Carlson CenterFairbanks, Alaska  Jenks L 1–4  1,966 4–8–1 (3–5–1)
November 26 7:07 PM vs. Michigan Tech Carlson CenterFairbanks, Alaska  Jenks L 1–2  2,027 4–9–1 (3–6–1)
December 2 4:07 PM at #15 Minnesota State Verizon Wireless CenterMankato, Minnesota  Jenks L 3–7  3,675 4–10–1 (3–7–1)
December 3 4:07 PM at #15 Minnesota State Verizon Wireless CenterMankato, Minnesota  Jones T 5–5 SOW 3,932 4–10–2 (3–7–2)
December 9 7:07 PM vs. Alaska Anchorage Carlson CenterFairbanks, Alaska (Governor's Cup)  Jones L 2–3  2,060 4–11–2 (3–8–2)
December 10 7:07 PM vs. Alaska Anchorage Carlson CenterFairbanks, Alaska (Governor's Cup)  Jenks W 3–1  2,416 5–11–2 (4–8–2)
December 16 7:07 PM vs. Bowling Green Carlson CenterFairbanks, Alaska  Jenks W 3–2  1,903 6–11–2 (5–8–2)
December 17 7:07 PM vs. Bowling Green Carlson CenterFairbanks, Alaska  Jenks L 3–6  1,976 6–12–2 (5–9–2)
December 31 12:05 PM at #12 Notre Dame* Compton Family Ice ArenaNotre Dame, Indiana  Jones L 0–5  4,149 6–13–2
January 1 10:05 AM at #12 Notre Dame* Compton Family Ice ArenaNotre Dame, Indiana  Jenks L 0–4  4,023 6–14–2
January 13 3:07 PM at Ferris State Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan  Jones T 3–3 3x3 OTW 1,782 6–14–3 (5–9–3)
January 14 3:07 PM at Ferris State Ewigleben ArenaBig Rapids, Michigan  Jones W 2–1 OT 2,039 7–14–3 (6–9–3)
January 20 3:07 PM at Bowling Green Slater Family Ice ArenaBowling Green, Ohio  Jones W 3–2  2,713 8–14–3 (7–9–3)
January 21 3:07 PM at Bowling Green Slater Family Ice ArenaBowling Green, Ohio  Jones L 1–2 OT 2,921 8–15–3 (7–10–3)
February 3 7:07 PM vs. Alabama–Huntsville Carlson CenterFairbanks, Alaska  Jones W 3–0  2,187 9–15–3 (8–10–3)
February 4 7:07 PM vs. Alabama–Huntsville Carlson CenterFairbanks, Alaska  Jones L 1–4  2,234 9–16–3 (8–11–3)
February 10 3:07 PM at Northern Michigan Berry Events CenterMarquette, Michigan  Jones L 0–3  1,705 9–17–3 (8–12–3)
February 11 3:07 PM at Northern Michigan Berry Events CenterMarquette, Michigan  Jones L 0–2  1,775 9–18–3 (8–13–3)
February 17 7:07 PM vs. Lake Superior State Carlson CenterFairbanks, Alaska  Jones W 4–2  1,902 10–18–3 (9–13–3)
February 18 7:07 PM vs. Lake Superior State Carlson CenterFairbanks, Alaska  Jones T 3–3 3x3 OTL 2,693 10–18–4 (9–13–4)
February 24 7:07 PM at Alaska Anchorage Sullivan ArenaAnchorage, Alaska (Governor's Cup)  Jenks W 4–3  2,726 11–18–4 (10–13–4)
February 25 7:07 PM at Alaska Anchorage Sullivan ArenaAnchorage, Alaska (Governor's Cup)  Jones W 2–1 OT 3,055 12–18–4 (11–13–4)
WCHA Tournament
March 3 4:07 PM at Minnesota State* Verizon Wireless CenterMankato, Minnesota (WCHA Quarterfinals game 1)  Jones L 0–3  2,887 12–19–4
March 4 4:07 PM at Minnesota State* Verizon Wireless CenterMankato, Minnesota (WCHA Quarterfinals game 2)  Jones L 1–4  2,984 12–19–4
Alaska Lost Series 0–2
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from USCHO.com Poll. All times are in Alaska Time.
Source:[2]

Scoring statistics

Name Position Games Goals Assists Points PIM
Chad StaleyC368132121
Zach FryeD365152079
Marcus BasaraRW339101939
Troy Van TeteringLW3686146
Tyler ClineC/LW354101412
Tayler MunsonC/RW28481224
Justin WoodsD30391235
Brandon MorleyLW342101218
Colton LeiterC/D35741129
John MullallyLW35461038
Ross HeidtRW3272938
Josh EricksonLW3144897
Danny KiralyD2426814
Ryler LeerLW2733612
Nikolas KobersteinD3124633
Tristan ThompsonD3124616
Nick HinzD250668
Austin ViethC/LW2732554
Jack WeissD1403322
James LaDouceD2520223
Kylar HopeF3002221
Aaron HerdtC/LW120112
Jordan BurnsD10002
Niko Della MaggioreG100015
Jesse JenksG170004
Davis JonesG200000
Bench-----8
Total79128207670

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Goaltending statistics

Name Games Minutes Wins Losses Ties Goals Against Saves Shut Outs SV % GAA
Davis Jones2011906113545621.9122.72
Jesse Jenks17992691554360.8883.33
Empty Net-11---4----
Total362194122041139981.8983.09

Rankings

Poll Week
Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 (Final)
USCHO.com NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR - NR
USA Today NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR

USCHO did not release a poll in Week 24.[4]

References

  1. "Univ. of Alaska-Fairbanks". Elite Prospects. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  2. "Alaska Nanooks (Men) 2016-2017 Schedule and Results". College Hockey Stats. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  3. "Univ. of Alaska-Fairbanks 2016-2017 Skater Stats". Elite Prospects. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  4. "USCHO Division I Men's Poll". USCHO.com. Archived from the original on February 11, 2022. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
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