University of Alaska Anchorage Athletics

In his fourth season with UAA in 2016-17 is former pro hockey player Barrett Heisten.

Heisten, who dressed with the New York Rangers in 2001-02, played five seasons in the AHL before suiting up with hometown Alaska Aces from 2005-08. While in the AHL, Heisten produced 35 goals and 45 goals in 256 games played.

After his retirement in 2008, Heisten worked as a finish carpenter in Anchorage, while coaching youth hockey with the Anchorage Hockey Association. In the fall of 2012, Heisten took a full-time position with AHA as their Coaching Director.

Barrett, a Dimond HS graduate, currently resides in Anchorage with his wife Courtney and two sons – Bodie and Jackson.