ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – University of Alaska Anchorage head hockey coach Matt Shasby announced that Ben Almquist will be transferring from Minnesota Duluth and will join the Seawolves for the 2022-23 season.

"Ben is a very skilled player who has spent three years at one of college hockey's powerhouse programs in Minnesota Duluth," said Matt Shasby. "With his top-end talent, we feel he is going to flourish in an increased role. We are going to lean on Ben in every situation."

Almquist, a 6-0, 175 lbs., forward scored three goals and four assists in 42 games during his three-year career at UMD. The Victoria, Minn., native helped the Bulldogs to two NCAA Tournament Appearances, including a Frozen Appearance in 2021. Minnesota Duluth won the 2022 NCHC Tournament and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Almquist played four years of junior hockey, starting with the Tri City Storm (USHL) tallying one assist in 13 games in 2017-18. He spent the 2018-19 season with the Cedar Rapids Roughriders (USHL) scoring four goals and one assist in 26 games. Almquist played his final two seasons of junior hockey with the Austin Bruins (NAHL) scoring 26 goals and 22 assists in 47 games.