Final week of CIC regular season welcomes changes thanks to winter's wrath

Anchorage School District cancels games, reshuffles schedule due to heavy snowfall

Jan. 29, 2026 at 8:55am

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The final week of the Cook Inlet Conference (CIC) high school hockey regular season has been disrupted by a recent winter storm in Anchorage, Alaska. The Anchorage School District canceled several games and rescheduled others due to the heavy snowfall, impacting the standings and playoff picture as teams scramble to complete their full 12-game conference schedules before the start of the CIC tournament on February 2nd.

Why it matters

The CIC is the premier high school hockey league in Alaska, and the disruptions to the regular season schedule could have significant implications for the playoff seedings and eventual state championship tournament. The ability of teams to complete their full conference schedules is crucial, as the standings determine playoff positioning.

The details

On Tuesday, the Anchorage School District confirmed multiple changes to the CIC hockey game schedule for the final week of the regular season. The district canceled the matchup between Dimond and Colony, as well as the games between Bartlett and league-leading South, and West versus Chugiak. These games have been rescheduled for later in the week to allow teams to complete their full 12-game conference slates before the start of the CIC tournament.

  • On Tuesday afternoon, the Anchorage School District canceled all after-school activities, including the CIC hockey games.
  • The CIC tournament is scheduled to begin on February 2nd and conclude on February 7th.

The players

Anchorage School District

The public school district that oversees high school sports in Anchorage, Alaska, including the CIC hockey league.

South

The CIC hockey team that has already clinched the regular season championship with a 10-0-1 conference record.

West

The CIC hockey team that is the two-time defending Division I state champion.

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What’s next

The rescheduled CIC games will take place on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday this week, allowing all teams to complete their 12-game conference schedules before the start of the CIC tournament on February 2nd.

The takeaway

The disruptions to the CIC hockey regular season schedule due to the winter storm highlight the challenges that Alaskan high school sports teams face in dealing with extreme weather conditions. The ability of the league and school district to quickly reschedule games demonstrates their commitment to ensuring a fair and complete regular season before the start of the postseason tournament.