No way . A coach needs to command respect and short coaches like Thomas don't get any.  His comments during the season made him sound like a weak leader , and his record and excuses after loses back that up.   I'd have hired one of Alaska's greatest coaches and UAA alum Dennis Sorenson . He knows the game and his ability to recruit would have produced much better results.  He deserves a shot .    UAA , if it gets it's act together , has the chance to get huge community support next year , as the only game in town.  IF they don't , and continue on with Thomas , next season will be they're last.   It will be a sad day when hockey fans have no teams to watch on Friday and Saturday nights.  All hockey fans need to get on board and support UAA hockey next season , or else hockey is done in this town.