It didn’t take long for Beaver Valley Nitehawks alumnus Judah Makway to record his first NCAA point with the University of Alaska Anchorage Seawolves.
The first-year forward collected an assist against Bemidji State on Oct. 3. His first goals were game-winners against Bentley University, then Stonehill, against whom he scored twice. That first goal came on Nov. 15.
“It’s always a good feeling to get that first one of the season and it felt even better to get it at this level where goals don’t come easily,” said Makway.
In 12 games, the six-foot-three, 190-pound forward has 25 shots and 23 penalty minutes.
“Judah has done an excellent job adjusting to the pace and strength needed to play at this level. You can see his confidence growing each game,” said Seawolves head coach Matt Shasby. “He is the perfect example of someone who loves the game and might have been a late bloomer, who I predict will be at NHL development camps this summer. We are very excited about his future.”
Makway said there are always areas where he feels he can improve and “areas where I am still learning and adjusting, but overall I like where my game is at.”
He played a season in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League with his hometown Nitehawks in 2021-22, posting 13 goals and 33 points in 33 games. His brothers, Asher and Hudson, play for the Castlegar Rebels. Makway said his time in the KIJHL helped him adjust to the physicality of junior hockey.
“I enjoyed my year in Beaver Valley,” he said. “I had some great teammates and coaches there who gave me every opportunity to be successful in the future.”
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