@AlaskaNanooks report: Oct. 3, 2017

October 2, 2017

VOLLEYBALL | 8-7 Overall, 1-5 GNAC
LAST WEEK: 0-2 | THIS WEEK: vs. #10 Western Washington (Oct. 5), vs. Simon Fraser (Oct. 7)
After suffering a sweep on the road last week to Central Washington and the #12 Northwest Nazarene Crusaders, the Alaska Nanooks volleyball team returns to the Alaska Airlines Court for two Great Northwest Athletic Conference games this week. The Nooks will host the #10 Western Washington Vikings on Thursday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. AKST before facing the Simon Fraser Clan on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 1 p.m. AKDT.
Promotions: Saturday’s game vs. SFU will be Alaska’s annual “Dig Pink” game to help promote breast cancer awareness. Both teams will sport pink apparel and encourage fans to do the same.

HOCKEY | 0-0-0 Overall, 0-0-0-0 WCHA
LAST WEEK: 1-0 | THIS WEEK: vs. #17 Air Force (Oct. 6-7)
After defeating the Simon Fraser Clan 6-0 in an exhibition contest last weekend, the Alaska Nanooks hockey team officially gets the 2017-2018 campaign underway this weekend by hosting the #17 United States Air Force Academy in a two-game nonconference series at the Carlson Center. Alaska will take on the Air Force Falcons, who recently made an appearance in the quarterfinals of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey National Championship, on Friday, Oct. 6, and Saturday, Oct. 7, with the puck-drop scheduled for 7:07 p.m. AKDT both nights.
Promotion: Buy one ticket, get one ticket free for all military and their dependents (must show military ID)

Cross Country
LAST WEEK: Idle | THIS WEEK: at Western Washington Invite (Oct. 7)
Following a two-week break, the Alaska Nanooks men’s and women’s cross country running teams are back in action this week by traveling to Bellingham, Washington, to participate in the 44th annual Western Washington University Cross Country Classic on Saturday, Oct. 7, at East Lake Padden Park. The women’s 6k race is slated for a 9 a.m. AKST start, while the men’s 10k race is scheduled for 10 a.m. AKDT.

Ravn Alaska Nanooks of the Week (Oct. 2-8)
On Monday, the Alaska Nanooks sports information office declared redshirt freshman outside hitter Markie Miller (volleyball) and senior defenseman Zach Frye (hockey) the Oct. 2 selections for the Ravn Alaska Nanooks of the Week for their performances on the court and ice, respectively.

Markie Miller (R-Fr. | Brewster, Washington)
Despite being swept by Central Washington and Northwest Nazarene last week, Miller still shined offensively for the Nanooks, tallying 24 kills, nine digs and one service ace. Miller’s 18 kills in Thursday’s 2-3 loss to Central marked a game high.

Zach Frye (Sr. | Spokane, Washington)
In last Friday’s exhibition game versus Simon Fraser, Frye was one of three Nanook skaters to record a multipoint night with one goal and one assist for two points. Frye also led all Alaska players with seven shots on goal and tied for a game-high plus-four rating.

@AlaskaNanooksXC Ski Day at Beaver Sports
Mark your calendars! Beaver Sports is collaborating with the Alaska Nanooks to host a fundraiser for the men’s and women’s Nordic ski teams on Friday, Oct. 13. Fifteen percent of all sales from the entire day will benefit the Alaska Nanooks Nordic ski teams. If you make a donation to the program, you will receive a 20 percent discount on all clothing. There will also be a wax clinic held by Alaska Nanooks head coach Nick Crawford and assistant coach Josh Eide at 6 p.m. AKDT.

Charlie O’Toole Show
Catch Alaska Nanooks volleyball head coach Brian Scott on the Charlie O’Toole show this upcoming Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 8 a.m. ADT on KFBX 970AM Fairbanks. Scott and members of the Alaska Nanooks volleyball team will be discussing the upcoming GNAC series against Western Washington and Simon Fraser this weekend.

Can’t make it to a game?
All volleyball, men’s basketball and women’s basketball games (home and away, conference only) can be followed through live stats or watched live through the Alaska Nanooks Stretch Internet Portal for free.

All men’s ice hockey games (home and away) can be heard live on ESPN 820am Fairbanks or at 820sports.com. Additionally, fans have the option to watch the games live for a small fee at WCHA.tv.