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UAA Seawolves Hockey Returns: Donors Raise Funds, Seattle Kraken Supports Program

Fundraising success including support from the Seattle Kraken brings the Seawolves hockey club back after earlier elimination.

By Anchorage Sport Desk · Published July 17, 2026

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The UAA hockey program has returned after donors including the NHL's Seattle Kraken raised over $3 million to cover two years of operating costs following elimination by the Alaska Board of Regents.

Why the revival stands out now

The return of the program matters because it restores a varsity sport within the UAA Seawolves lineup of 13 NCAA teams that includes basketball, volleyball and track and field. Home contests take place at the Alaska Airlines Center and Avis Alaska Sports Complex, giving local fans a direct connection to the revived club.

Supporting details from the Seawolves program

Alongside the hockey news, the UAA men's basketball program saw Rusty Osborne return in an advisory role after 22 seasons and 375 career wins as head coach. The gymnastics team posted a season-high score of 192.675 in a dual meet against William and Mary, with individual wins recorded by freshman Tessa Richardson and junior Claudia Lessig.

Recent competitive context

In the 2025-26 season UAF's hockey team claimed the United Collegiate Hockey Cup along with the Governor's Cup against UAA, marking their 15th consecutive title in that series. The fundraising total for UAA hockey directly addresses operating needs over the next two years.

Next steps for the revived program center on building the roster and schedule within the existing Seawolves framework of home venues and 13-sport offerings. Fans can follow updates through official UAA athletics channels as the club prepares for competition.

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