Alaska Anchorage coach Matt Shasby resigns

Alaska Anchorage is searching for a head coach.

Matt Shasby has resigned from his position, the university announced Monday, bringing an end to a four-year tenure that began at a critical juncture in the program’s history.

“It’s the right time for me to pursue some other opportunities in my life, personally,” Shasby told the Anchorage Daily News. “I think where we were four years ago, when we had no players and no games scheduled, and kind of just bringing the team back from basically starting over to where it is now, I think we’re in a great spot.”

Shasby was hired to lead Alaska Anchorage following the program’s revival and tasked with rebuilding from the ground up. Over four seasons, he compiled a 34-86-9 record, with the Seawolves showing their most progress during the 2023–24 campaign, when they finished 15-17-2.

“We appreciate Matt’s service to the hockey team and the university,” said acting athletic director Tanya Pont. “He stepped in during an important chapter for the program, and we wish him the best in his future endeavors.”

Alaska Anchorage officials said a national search for the program’s next head coach will begin immediately.

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