by Harlow Robinson | Feb 22, 2022 | Athlete of the Week, Hockey
Jeremy Swayman is our Alaska Athlete of the Week after his red-hot play since being called back up from the minor leagues by the Boston Bruins. The Anchorage goaltender has surrendered just four goals in his last four starts for the Bruins, going 3-0-1 in that...
by Harlow Robinson | Feb 14, 2022 | Basketball
The Houston boys and Monroe Catholic girls earned Valdez Elks Tournament championships in impressive fashion Saturday night. Powered by a high-octane offense, the Houston Hawks outscored host Valdez 42-20 in the second half on their way to a a 65-46 victory to take...
by Harlow Robinson | Feb 7, 2022 | Athlete of the Week, Nordic Skiing, Olympics
Scott Patterson of Anchorage placed 11th in Saturday’s 30-kilometer skiathon, the best-ever U.S. men’s Olympic result in that event. His achievement earned him our Alaska Athlete of the Week honors. Racing in cold, slow conditions and at high altitude, Patterson was...
by Harlow Robinson | Feb 2, 2022 | Athlete of the Week, Sled Dog Racing
Pete Kaiser of Bethel was named Alaska Athlete of the Week after taking home the title in the Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race. It was Kaiser’s sixth Kuskokwim 300 win in the last eight years. He arrived at the Bethel finish line with the sixth fastest time in race...
by Harlow Robinson | Jan 25, 2022 | Athlete of the Week, Basketball
Anchorage basketball player Da’Zhon Wyche was named Alaska Athlete of the Week after putting up huge numbers for University of Texas Tyler. The 5-foot-9 guard pumped in a season-high 28 points in the Patriots 63-52 win over host Western New Mexico. Wyche scored 13 of...
