Alf Maki '71 provided Clarkson with an intimidating presence on the ice as a

6-2, 200-pound rugged right wing for head coach Len Ceglarski’s teams in the late 1960s and early 1970s. A native of Sudbury, Ontario, Maki also made a significant contribution offensively, averaging over a point per game during his career with the Green and Gold. Through 93 games, he tallied 94 points on 45 goals and 49 assists.

After posting 22 (11-11) and 28 (11-17) points, respectively through his first two collegiate campaigns, Maki emerged as a dynamic offensive force in his senior season. He scored 23 goals and added 21 assists for 44 points and helped to lead the Golden Knights to 28 wins in 1970-71, the most in the program’s history at the time.  During his career at Clarkson, the Knights compiled a 71-19-3 overall record and played in the NCAA Tournament Championship game in 1970, finishing second in the nation.

 

Q&A
  Name: Alf Maki

Nickname(s) while a Golden Knight:  Alf
 
Years Played/Position: 1969-71/Right Wing 

Clarkson Major: ID (Industrial Distribution)
 
Why did you decide to choose Clarkson:
CU’s reputation for a good education.

Favorite Clarkson Hockey moment(s):
Steve Warr’s OT goal vs Harvard.

Most Memorable Clarkson teammate(s):
Terry Ainslie ‘70.

Favorite Team to gain a victory over, why:
SLU (if you need to ask you are not a Knight).

 
Favorite Arenas to Play in:
Bowling Green, RPI, UNH.

Favorite Class/Professor(s):
Dr. Winters.

Favorite memories of Potsdam, North Country:
Snow Storm, March 1971

Where did you live when attending Clarkson:
Dorms, Sig.

What did you do after Clarkson:
Grad School at CU.  

What are you doing now:
Retired.

 
Family:
Wife, Laurie and 4 daughters (youngest will receive her PhD from CU this spring).

Current Hometown:

Potsdam. 

Hobbies:

Men’s & Women’s CU Hockey fan, follow all CU sports, hunting, fishing, golf.