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Winter Semester Kick Off A Success
The 2021 AKG Academy #WinterSemester kicked off over the weekend and the smiles say it all. A record number of young athletes participated in the session that walked them through various drills and games designed to shake off the rust from the holiday break. Looking at the damp hair and obvious smiles, I think the…
Read MoreFor Benjamin Scotti, It Was Easy To Say Yes to Youth Coaching
Sometimes, in order to try new things, it can be as easy as being ready to say yes to the ask. That narrative has never been more true for AKG Academy coach Benjamin Scotti and his story about how he got involved with the Alaska Grizzlies. His story starts like a lot of youth coaches…
Read MoreBruins Super Fan Finds Calling As Youth Coach In Alaska
When hockey runs your life, it’s inevitable that at some point you’ll be cast as the most important teacher in a young athlete’s career. Especially when your own family is just as crazy about hockey as you are. That’s how it has all worked out for AKG Academy Coordinator and Boston Bruins super fan Beau McBrien. When…
Read MoreJanuary Advanced Training
ALL USA Hockey registered players looking to ADVANCE their hockey skills are welcome to attend! There is very limited availability so please don’t wait to sign up if this is something your player would like to participate in. Coach Bartlett will provide drills and training to enhance player development. There will be two sessions based…
Read MoreHockey Fan Relishes New Role as Youth Sports Coach
If you would have asked 6U Ice Puppies Coach Brandon Waller if he thought coaching youth hockey in Fairbanks, Alaska was in his future – he probably would have said no. But like a lot of coaches in interior Alaska, here we are. Along with his band of brothers in the coaching fraternity, the Fairbanks…
Read MoreRecord 22 Skaters Set to Advance
In a historic semester for the Alaska Grizzlies Academy (AGA), a record 22 Learn to Hockey skaters graduate up to the Ice Puppies after completing their 8 week class that started in the fall. Skaters graduate by mastering basic skating techniques administered via USA Hockey’s American Development Model (ADM) and trained by a handful of coaching…
Read MoreDecember Advanced Training
ALL USA Hockey registered players looking to ADVANCE their hockey skills are welcome to attend! There is very limited availability so please don’t wait to sign up if this is something your player would like to participate in. Coach Hafele and Coach Bartlett will provide drills and training to enhance player development. 4 SPOTS…
Read MorePlaying It Safe
Fairbanks skaters have been “playing it safe” since the season started. Working with the rinks, players, coaches and parents – the Arctic Lions and Alaska Grizzlies have worked hard to keep kids on the ice! Being diligent isn’t easy but these players make it look that way. Hockey is so important to so many youth…
Read MoreFill the Freezer….with HAM!
Click here to order your ham today! This fundraiser supports our Alaska Grizzlies Academy players! Order by November 10, 2020 and pick up in Fairbanks November 19-20, 2020.
Read MoreUpdated Assessment Schedule
Sometimes things don’t go as planned and we have to pivot. Ice in Fairbanks has caused a lot of that this year. This is our updated assessment schedule. All registered players will receive an email with detailed information. 16U Monday, August 31st 14U Thursday, August 27th Friday, August 28th Sunday, August 30th 12U…
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