Everyone Deserves Their Shot
Removing financial barriers for underprivileged youth to access hockey, while supporting mental health and addiction recovery through community partnerships.
Bryce Christianson
January 23, 1987 - April 22, 2024
A Life Dedicated to Hockey and Community
Bryce was extremely fun and charismatic to be around, especially when he was at his healthiest. A perfectionist and systems person at heart, he had an incredible gift for teaching—he could sit down with anyone and patiently explain anything with genuine love and support.
Hockey: More Than a Sport
Hockey was Bryce's compass. Growing up, making friends was tough for him, but hockey brought community, structure, and belonging. His career spanned from the NAHL Fairbanks Ice Dogs in 2004 to the USHL Tri-City Storm and Lincoln Stars, then to the University of Alaska Anchorage (2007-2010), and finally the Stockton Thunder in the ECHL.
After playing professionally, Bryce became a beloved youth hockey coach and private goalie coach, even leading a youth team to Nationals. His passion for the game and for helping young goalies master their craft was infectious.
A Legacy of Giving Back
Bryce didn't just play hockey—he poured his heart into giving back to the community that shaped him. His commitment to service touched countless lives across Alaska, from youth players to Special Olympics athletes to families in need.
The Bonnie Cusack Memorial Tournament: One of Bryce's proudest achievements was organizing and hosting the Bonnie Cusack Memorial Hockey Tournament on December 20, 2014, at the new Bonnie Cusack Outdoor Rink near Ben Boeke. During this 3v3 event, the community rallied together and collected three sleighs overflowing with toys for Toys for Tots—a cause that was deeply meaningful to Bryce.
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Special Olympics: Bryce dedicated his time and expertise to working with Special Olympics athletes, sharing his love of hockey and helping athletes of all abilities experience the joy of the game.
One-on-One Coaching: As a private goalie coach, Bryce invested countless hours mentoring young goalies, patiently teaching technique and building confidence. His personalized approach helped aspiring goalies master their craft while instilling values of dedication, resilience, and sportsmanship. Whether coaching full teams to championship victories or working individually with a struggling player, Bryce showed up with unwavering passion and generosity.
A Battle with Addiction
Bryce struggled with opioid addiction, which began with hockey injuries and deepened after the loss of his mother. Mental health challenges made it difficult for him to connect and find support. Despite achieving 10 months of sobriety in Arizona, Bryce relapsed and tragically lost his battle on April 22, 2024.
Bryce was a loving father of two, a beloved son, and a devoted older brother. While attending UAA, he studied General Business Administration and Management and worked as a Behavioral Health Technician at Perfect Fit, always striving to help others even as he faced struggles of his own.
"Bryce was an incredible hockey player and an incredible person who loved to support his community. His passion exuded from him whenever he spoke about something he cared about."
The Foundation's Mission
The Bryce Christianson Foundation was created to honor Bryce's legacy by supporting causes close to his heart. The foundation focuses on two key areas: helping Alaska hockey players who are struggling with substance abuse, and providing financial assistance to players in need.
Through awareness, support, and direct assistance, we aim to bridge the gap for talented players who face challenges similar to those Bryce experienced. By doing so, we strive to ensure that Bryce's memory lives on through the lives we support and the opportunities we help create.
Bryce in Action
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Opportunity, Support, and Hope
The Bryce Christianson Foundation was created to honor Bryce's legacy by supporting causes close to his heart. The foundation focuses on three key areas:
Alaska Hockey Access
Providing financial assistance to Alaska hockey players who cannot afford registration fees, equipment, or travel expenses, ensuring every young athlete has the opportunity to play the game they love.
Substance Abuse Recovery
Supporting individuals struggling with substance abuse by partnering with rehabilitation facilities, treatment centers, and recovery organizations to provide resources and pathways to healing.
Mental Health Support
Addressing mental health challenges in everyday life by collaborating with healthcare organizations, licensed therapists, and counseling services to ensure accessible support for those in need.
Creating Lasting Impact
Sports can change the trajectory of a child's life — but access is not equal. At the same time, mental health struggles and addiction impact individuals and families across every community.
The Bryce Christianson Foundation was created to bridge these gaps by providing opportunity, support, and connection. Through youth hockey sponsorships and partnerships with mental health and addiction-focused organizations, we aim to create lasting impact where it is needed most.
Youth Access
Breaking down financial barriers to hockey participation
Mental Health
Supporting recovery and wellness in our communities
Community
Building partnerships that create lasting change
About Us
Governance & Board Structure
Board of Directors (Unpaid)
Kai Christianson
President
Gage
Treasurer
Gage
Secretary
Members at-Large
2–4 Board Members
Committees
Finance
Financial oversight & planning
Program
Mission delivery & impact
Fundraising
Todd - Board Member/Investor
Low Cost, Clean Compliance: Our board operates on a volunteer basis, ensuring that donations directly support our mission of providing hockey opportunities and recovery support.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Whether you're a family seeking support or an individual wanting to give back, we're here to connect opportunity with generosity.
Apply for Sponsorship
Are you a young athlete who needs financial support to play hockey? Apply for sponsorship through our program.
Financial assistance for hockey registration, equipment, and travel
Support for underprivileged youth to access the sport
Building opportunity through community partnerships
Become a Sponsor
Make a lasting impact by sponsoring a young athlete. Help remove financial barriers to hockey.
Directly support a young athlete's hockey journey
Choose your level of involvement and contribution
Join a community committed to giving back
Questions about sponsorship? We're here to help connect families in need with generous sponsors. Every child deserves their shot at playing the game they love.
Contact us at [email protected]
Support Our Mission
Your donation helps provide hockey opportunities for underprivileged youth and supports mental health and addiction recovery programs in our community.
Donation Link Coming Soon
Our online donation platform will be live on
February 21, 2026
We're setting up our donation platform to make it easy and secure for you to support our mission. Check back on February 21st to make your contribution!
Every contribution makes a difference in a child's life and supports those on the path to recovery.
The Bryce Christianson Foundation is a registered non-profit organization. Tax receipts available upon request.