The Face-Off Club (Official Alaska Nanooks Booster Club)

Over the weekend, the community celebrated the life of former Nanooks forward Dima Kulmanovsky.

Kulmanovsky was born on May 15, 1973 in Khabarovsk, Russia before coming to Alaska in 1992 to play for the 'Nooks. He eventually earned his bachelor's degree in physical education in 1997 and his master's degree in business administration in 1999. Even after his playing days, Kulmanovsky continued his support of the Nanooks hockey program while also coaching youth hockey.

He was involved in the Hockey Alumni Association and was often found at the Carlson Center during game days. Dima was selfless, humble, and kind to all. His commitment to the community, his family, and his friends will be missed each day.

We miss Dima! We hope everyone can come and show your support to his family at the Celebration of Life.

Tuesday May 5 is the Face Off Club Annual Meeting! You are invited to join us at 6:30pm at the Patty gym in the board room. Each member that comes will be entered into a drawing to win some amazing prizes!
At the Annual Meeting, we will hold our board elections. We have 8 seats up for election. If you are interested in running for a board seat, please contact us!
We hope to see you there!

Incredibly proud of Coach Largen! He deserves this honor!

Nanooks Hockey Head Coach Erik Largen Named a Spencer Penrose Award Finalist - University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics FAIRBANKS - Alaska Nanooks head coach Erik Largen was named a finalist for the 2025-26 Spencer Penrose Award, given annually to the Division I Men's Hockey Coach of the Year. The nominees consist of those named coach of the year by their respective leagues and those whose teams qualified for the Fro...