Longtime booster Chuck Homan gains induction in 2003 for his overall contribution to the UAA hockey program, including an instrumental role in helping the sport’s move from club level to NCAA status.
The father of two hockey-playing sons teamed with several other local hockey fans in the late 1970s to petition the Alaska State Legislature, the Board of Regents and the university’s administration to complete an on-campus ice rink. Successful in his endeavor, Homan’s efforts culminated in UAA’s first NCAA team in 1979-80.
His late son, Craig, was the MVP of that first squad, and the team captain in 1980-81. Another son, Chriss, played from 1983-86, winning the Mewhirter and Dean’s Cup academic awards. Chuck Homan also pioneered the formation of the Blueliner Booster Club, writing the first set of by-laws, along with the goals and objectives.
He was the Blueliner president for four years and continued on the Board of Directors in several capacities until 1989. In 1984, the local financial analyst was a founding member of the Benton Bay Athletic Lions Club, which has since supported Seawolf athletics through the 50/50 Split-the-Pot raffle and sponsorship of the Athlete of the Year banquet.
In recognition of his many contributions to Seawolf hockey, he was honored with the Brush Christiansen Trailblazer Award in 1993.
Homan is the father of three other children with his late wife Connie – son Chuck, and daughters Cathie and Camie. He and his wife Terry now reside in Wasilla.
