The Path from Eagle River to Seawolf Ice

The Path from Eagle River to Seawolf Ice

By Avery Williamson  Growing up in Eagle River, just 15 miles outside of Anchorage, Seawolf Hockey has always been an integral part of Brandon Lajoie’s life. Today, he proudly wears the Seawolf logo on his chest, representing his hometown university team.  As a...
From Wasilla to the Seawolves

From Wasilla to the Seawolves

By Avery Williamson  For Wasilla High School standout Porter Schachle, hockey has always been a big part of his life. “I live on the (same) street with all my family members, and we would always have an outdoor rink,” he said. “All my uncles played, and my dad played...
Hometown Hero Helgeson Shines for UAA

Hometown Hero Helgeson Shines for UAA

By Avery Williamson  Growing up as a water boy for the Seawolves, senior forward Max Helgeson always dreamt about wearing his hometown team’s colors. When UAA hockey was on hiatus in 2020 due to budget cuts, it seemed like that dream might slip away. But when fans...
From Hungary to the Last Frontier

From Hungary to the Last Frontier

By Avery Williamson  If your dream is to play college hockey, the United States is the place to do it. That’s why goalie Greg Orosz made the bold decision to leave his home country and move across the world at just 17 years old.  Greg’s journey starts a bit...