ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – The University of Alaska Anchorage hockey team announced the addition of local talent Evan Trupp to its coaching staff.

"We are thrilled to welcome Evan Trupp to the Seawolf family," said head coach Matt Shasby. "Evan's experience as both a player and a coach at the highest levels of hockey, combined with his deep ties to Alaska, make him the perfect addition to our staff. He knows what it takes to succeed, and his passion for developing players will have a tremendous impact on our program as we continue to build something special here at UAA."

Trupp served on the coaching staff of the Anchorage Wolverines (NAHL), including the head coach in 2022-23. The team had a 61-43-10-6 mark and advanced to the Robertson Cup Finals in 2021-22.

He was the Director of Player Development/Associate Head Coach of the Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) in 2023-25. The Lumberjacks won the 2025 Clark Cup Championship with Trupp coaching and developing 12 NHL draft picks.

Trupp compiled a distinguished playing career. He tallied 108 points in 157 games at the University of North Dakota. Trupp won two WCHA Broadmoor Trophies (2010, 2011), was a two-time All-Tournament Team selection and the MVP of the 2010 tournament.

He recorded 289 points in 457 professional games across the ECHL, AHL and DEL. Trupp skated in 93 games and notched 77 points for the Alaska Aces and helped them to the 2014 Kelly Cup Championship.

Trupp is a Level 4 USA Hockey Coach and has a bachelor degree in general studies from the University of North Dakota.