South boys hockey caps undefeated season with state title

Wolverines defeat West Valley 1-0 in Division I championship game

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The South Anchorage high school hockey team completed an undefeated season by defeating West Valley 1-0 in the Division I state championship game. Junior Oliver Zuber scored the game's lone goal in the third period, while junior goalie Jaeger Huelskoetter recorded a 22-save shutout to secure the program's first state title since 2019.

Why it matters

South's championship caps off an impressive undefeated season, joining elite company as the first Division I team to go unbeaten since Chugiak in 2023. The Wolverines have emerged as the new dominant power in Alaska high school hockey, ending West Valley's recent reign atop the sport.

The details

Zuber's goal came early in the third period on the power play, breaking a scoreless tie. Huelskoetter's stellar goaltending throughout the game preserved the lead. South's victory marks the program's first state title in seven years, as they had last won in 2019 before falling to West Anchorage in the 2020 finals just before the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • The championship game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Sullivan Arena.
  • South Anchorage finished the regular season undefeated, setting up their title run.

The players

Oliver Zuber

A junior forward for South Anchorage who scored the game-winning goal in the third period of the championship game.

Jaeger Huelskoetter

South Anchorage's junior goaltender who recorded a 22-save shutout to secure the state title.

Daniel Ramsey

The head coach of the South Anchorage hockey team, guiding them to an undefeated season and state championship.

Levi Gagnon

A player for the West Valley Wolfpack, South Anchorage's opponent in the championship game.

Devin Berg

A forward for South Anchorage who played on the same line as goal-scorer Oliver Zuber.

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What they’re saying

“He's got Devin Berg and Thomas Gularte (on his line), they kind of light the lamp all the time but then Zuber gets the credit on that one. It's just so rewarding for him and for our team.”

— Daniel Ramsey, Head Coach, South Anchorage (ADN)

“They were playing strong defensively, we couldn't break through but knew eventually we would, so we just kept going. I wasn't supposed to be there but the puck fell right to me, I got lucky (and) buried it.”

— Oliver Zuber, Junior Forward, South Anchorage (ADN)

“The belief never faltered. In the locker room after every period, we knew we had it in us. We went undefeated in the regular season, but this isn't the regular season. Coming in, everybody was equal and we proved we're the best team.”

— Oliver Zuber, Junior Forward, South Anchorage (ADN)

“It's awesome and you always want to get the shutout and it's really easy when all the guys in front of me are battling for me and trying to clear the net front.”

— Jaeger Huelskoetter, Junior Goaltender, South Anchorage (ADN)

“This is one of my favorite teams that I've ever played on. With high school hockey, you always have a crowd, you feel like your team is more together and you have school with them and everybody is a little more like a team.”

— Jaeger Huelskoetter, Junior Goaltender, South Anchorage (ADN)

What’s next

Huelskoetter is considering playing his senior season with the Anchorage Wolverines club team, but the Wolverines will look to defend their state title next year with most of their core returning.

The takeaway

South Anchorage's undefeated championship season establishes them as the new dominant force in Alaska high school hockey, ending West Valley's recent reign at the top. The Wolverines' blend of offensive firepower and stifling defense, led by standout goaltender Jaeger Huelskoetter, makes them a team to watch for years to come.