University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics

FAIRBANKS – The Alaska hockey team is kicking off the 2014-15 season as it hosts the Alaska Nanook Hockey Fan Fest on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the Patty Center.
 
The event, which will begin at noon and end at 3 p.m., is free for all fans to participate. Fan Fest is a great event to start Alaska's second season as a member of the Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA).
 
"Fan Fest is a fun, interactive event for all ages of Nanooks fans to come help Alaska Hockey kick off the season," said Nanook head coach Dallas Ferguson. "Alaska Hockey has some of the greatest fans in college hockey and Fan Fest is a great way to connect them with the student athletes. We are looking forward to a great event."
 
Fans in attendance will meet the players, coaches and staff as well as enjoy games and activities in the Patty Center Gymnasium. There will also be a "Skate with the Nanooks" session at the Patty Ice Arena where 24 fans will be selected to go one-on-one with an Alaska Nanook goaltender.
 
Other activities and booths that will be included during Fan Fest:
 

• Disc jockey VMAXX will provide music throughout Fan Fest
• Face Painting with Grandma Nanook Peggy Birkenbuel
• Get a picture with the Nanook Bears
• Sit with the 'Voice of the Nanooks' Bruce Cech
• Synthetic Ice Sheet – Bring skates to test your skills on a 4x8 sheet
• Learn more about the Face-Off Booster Club and sign up as a member!
• Experience Putting on Goalie Gear
• Kids can Play Box Hockey
• The Governor's Cup will be on display

Fans interested in season ticket packages for the upcoming season can visit the Patty Center ticket office, located in the lobby, which will be open and available during Fan Fest.