Level lV - Advanced - Coaching clinic held in Fairbanks.

To the good fortune of Alaska coaches and local organizations an advanced level coaching class was held at UAF on the May 4th weekend. Only 17 of these classes were held in the entire U.S. for the 2006 year. The 18 hours of clinic instruction was well done and received accolades by all attendees. Information provided will not only certify the 70 coaches in attendance from across the State but will provide information that can be disseminated throughout hockey organizations to the betterment of all. Speakers included local notables such as Dallas Ferguson, Wade Klippenstein, Forrest Karr and Mike MacDonald.

A surprise speaker and real treat was Mark Johnson who played on the 1980 "Miracle" team. Mike is now head coach of the University of Wisconsin women's program. FAHA coaches in attendance included, Ben Hancock, Stacy Griffith, Matt Mrzena, Jim Lewandoski, Hilmar Maier, John Miscovich, Amy Miscovich, Dennis Wilfer, Lynn Thompson, Chris Cleveland, Heidi Martin, Art Hughes, and Chris Storhok. Hats off to these coaches for taking time out of their schedules to advance their coaching knowledge.

Dennis M. Wilfer
FAHA Coaching Coordinator