University of Alaska-Anchorage

ECHL: Florida Signs Hard-Hitting NCAA Champion Tanner Edwards
- Karen Zehner
- July 23, 2025
The Florida Everblades have added a physical presence and an NCAA champion to their roster by signing forward Tanner Edwards. Edwards, 25, is originally from Anchorage, Alaska, and brings with him dual USA/Canada citizenship, a solid 6-foot, 170-pound frame, and a gritty style of play that fits Florida’s identity. A product of Team Alaska, he […]
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SPHL: Macon Mayhem Re-Sign Goalie
- Karen Zehner
- September 17, 2024
The Macon Mayhem announced that goalie Brody Claeys has re-signed with the team for the 2024-25 season. Claeys, hailing from Dauphin, Manitoba, spent two valuable years honing his skills at the University of Alaska-Anchorage, competing at the NCAA Division I level before turning pro. During his his collegiate career, he appeared in 16 games and […]
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ECHL: Tulsa Oilers: Veteran Center Alec Butcher Re-Signs
- Sam Wismer
- September 13, 2024
Alec Butcher is a veteran in the world of the ECHL, and fits the mold for the Tulsa Oilers. Butcher has re-signed for his sixth full professional season. In the 2023-2024 season, Butcher spent a majority of the season with Tulsa after being traded by the Reading Royals for Tag Bertuzzi. Butcher played in 56 […]
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ECHL Transactions: Tulsa Oilers 03|13|2024
- James Slemp
- March 13, 2024
The Tulsa Oilers added forward Matt Allen to the roster on Wednesday. Oklahoma native Matt Allen, 23, signed his first professional contract with the Tulsa Oilers Wednesday. Allen was born just over 140 miles from Tulsa in Minco, Okla. He played for several teams as a youth, including in Amarillo and Iowa. He played for […]
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