Alaska-Anchorage has reprimanded coach Dave Shyiak for throwing a water bottle from the bench while arguing with officials last Saturday, an action that led to his ejection.<\/p>\n
Shyiak was given an unsportsmanlike conduct minor and a game misconduct after an argument, the Fairbanks News Miner<\/i> reported.<\/p>\n
The newspaper also reported that Shyiak stepped onto the ice to argue with referees Brian Hill and Stephen McInchak.<\/p>\n
Seawolves athletic director Steve Cobb issued the following statement:<\/p>\n
“On behalf of the University of Alaska Anchorage athletic department, I sincerely apologize to the University of Alaska Fairbanks, game officials and to UAA supporters for Coach Dave Shyiak’s behavior on Saturday night that resulted in a two-minute unsportsmanlike conduct and 10-minute game misconduct penalty.<\/p>\n
“Coach Shyiak’s actions were out of character and regrettable. At UAA we have high behavioral standards, not just for student-athletes, but for all department employees. He has received a formal reprimand for his actions and understands that his behavior was unacceptable.<\/p>\n
“Respect for our opponents and officials is a core value of UAA’s athletic program and will remain so in the future. We expect our coaches to model the highest degree of sportsmanship.”<\/p>\n
The argument appeared to stem from a no-call when Seawolves forward Tommy Grant was pulled down on a shorthanded breakway, the newspaper reported.<\/p>\n
It came shortly after Alaska-Anchorage’s Brad Gorham was issued a five-minute major and game disqualification for contact to the head. That penalty happened 12 seconds after Alaska scored the go-ahead goal.<\/p>\n
Alaska scored on the 5-on-3 power play caused by Shyiak’s penalty to take a 3-1 lead in a game the Nanooks won 3-2.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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