UAF Face-Off Club hockey banquet

Submitted by Scott Wilson
Phone: (907) 474-6807
04/09/04

The UAF Face-Off Club Hockey Banquet to honor the University of Alaska Fairbanks Hockey Team will be held Saturday, April 17 at the Westmark Hotel. The evening will begin at 6 p.m.

The 2003-04 Nanook team awards will highlight the annual festivities which will include a silent auction, a dinner and musical entertainment. The admission cost is $35 per person. Reservations are encouraged as seating is limited to the first 300 people.

To purchase tickets or make a donation, call Barb Milles at 907-479-3391.

The Nanooks, under the guidance of fifth-year coach Guy Gadowsky, finished the season with a 16-19-1 overall record and a 14-13-1 slate in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association. UAF earned home ice in the playoffs for the second time in three seasons, hosting Northern Michigan in the first round.

Three players earned postseason recognition for the Nanooks this year. Junior Aaron Voros, who signed a National Hockey League contract with the New Jersey organization, was given the Terry Flanagan Memorial Award. The annual honor is presented to the CCHA player who overcomes the most personal adversity and is active in the local community. Senior Tom Herman was a member of the CCHA All-Academic Team, while fellow senior Preston McKay was honored as the Perani Cup School Champion for UAF.

Cam Keith and Felipe Larranaga signed professional hockey contracts after the 2003-04 season. Keith inked a deal with the Hartford Whalers of the American Hockey League, while Larranaga was tagged to join Fresno Falcons of the ECHL.