A native of Anchorage, Alaska, Aaron McPheters brings a strong connection to UAA and the Alaska hockey community to the Seawolf coaching staff.
McPheters was a three-year letterwinner for the University of Alaska Anchorage, playing defense for the Seawolves from 2017–2021. He appeared in 70 career games and recorded seven points, including the game-winning goal against Alaska Fairbanks during the 2018–19 season. He was also recognized for his success in the classroom, earning WCHA Scholar-Athlete and WCHA All-Academic Team honors.
Prior to his collegiate career, McPheters played two seasons with the Fairbanks Ice Dogs of the North American Hockey League. He was part of the Ice Dogs' 2016 Robertson Cup championship team and served as a team captain during his second season. He also played high school hockey at South Anchorage High School, helping the Wolverines reach the 2013 Alaska state championship game, before continuing his development at South Kent School in Connecticut.
Following his playing career, McPheters began his coaching career with the Fairbanks Ice Dogs as an assistant coach. He returned to UAA in 2022 as Director of Hockey Operations and subsequently joined the Seawolves coaching staff as an assistant coach. He has also been involved in player development at the USA Hockey level, including serving as an assistant coach with Team Pacific at the 2025 USA Hockey Select 17 Player Development Camp.
McPheters is a 2021 graduate of UAA, where he earned his degree in finance. As a former Seawolf player and an Anchorage native, he brings valuable knowledge of the program, strong ties to Alaska hockey and a passion for developing the next generation of Seawolf student-athletes.
