Career
He became the property of the Hartford Whalers of the National Hockey League after the WHA merged with the National Hockey League in 1979, and made a further 18 National Hockey League appearances in 1979–1981 before retiring from pro hockey. He played for the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1973-1975, and 1976-1977. As a senior he was the leading scorer in the State of Minnesota and was selected to both the All-Conference and All-State teams.
The 1972 baseball team finished runner-up in the state, the best finish in Anoka High School history.
In 2001, Alley was inducted into the University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame. In September, 2011, Alley was named to the inaugural class of the Anoka High School Hall of Fame.
Alley is currently president of Alley Company Limited Liability Company, an investment management firm based in Lake Forest, Illinois.