Bill Fenwick <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
As I recall, the games-in-Alaska exemption was put in place to help support
the then-independent Alaska teams by making it attractive for opponents to
schedule trips up there.  Since both Alaska teams are now in leagues, perhaps
this exemption isn't needed as much, at least for league games

[me now:]
I believe the "Alaska Exemption" is not a hockey rule, but an NCAA-wide rule, meant to encourage teams of all sports to play in Alaska (and Hawaii), so UAA and UAF joining hockey conferences is not likely to cause its repeal.
-Pam Sweeney