by Beth Bragg | Nov 26, 2023 | Cover Story, Nordic Skiing
On Thanksgiving Day, the Alaska Pacific University ski team posted a series of photos on Instagram, each showing a team member holding up a sign articulating what they’re grateful for. “I’m thankful for mittens and fresh tracks!!” “I’m thankful for the record-breaking...
by Doyle Woody | Nov 26, 2023 | Cover Story, Hockey
Pheonix Copley’s tough start to the NHL season got smaller in the rearview mirror Saturday when he delivered a second straight start as sharp as a skate blade and bagged his third career shutout. The 31-year-old from North Pole racked 18 saves to notch his first...
by Doyle Woody | Nov 26, 2023 | Cover Story, Hockey
North Dakota wasted little time in securing a commitment early in Mac Swanson’s U.S. Hockey League rookie season a year ago. Little wonder why. The 17-year-old forward from Anchorage – he turns 18 in January – made his usual contributions for the Fargo Force in a pair...
by Beth Bragg | Nov 25, 2023 | Cover Story, Nordic Skiing
After making a bit of history for herself on Saturday, Anchorage cross-country skier Rosie Brennan was eager to chase more glory. Brennan started the World Cup season in top form, charging to second place in the 10-kilometer classic race during the opening weekend of...
by Van Williams | Nov 25, 2023 | Basketball, Cover Story, Friday Flashback
It was the dunk heard around Alaska; a two-handed thunderbolt hammered home by Seawolves’ star Jason Kaiser of Anchorage. The 6-foot-5 guard out of Service High was a smooth jump shooter, not a rim rocker. But there he was alone on the break, throwing down a jam...
by Van Williams | Nov 25, 2023 | Basketball, Cover Story
A dreamy start to the season by the UAA men’s basketball team looked like it might get derailed in nightmare fashion Friday night against Adams State. The Seawolves saw their seemingly safe 21-point cushion sliced down to one midway through the second half as the...