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Service High slugger Jake Rafferty enjoys historic three-game HR streak
The baseball field at Wasilla High School isn’t exactly known as ‘The Launching Pad.’ It’s 325 feet to the foul poles and 400 feet to center field. Those are pro-sized dimensions, so a teenager must really get a hold of one to get it out. There are no cheapies,...
Allie Ostrander named Alaska Athlete of the Week after sensational return to the steeplechase
Allie Ostrander is our Alaska Athlete of the Week after a week of exceptional achievements and honors. The 27-year-old former Kenai Central athlete finished fourth in the steeplechase at Stanford’s Payton Jordan Invitational in California on Saturday, clocking 9...
Anchorage Wolverines headed NAHL Midwest Division Finals for second time in three years
Boosted by scoring from throughout the lineup and buoyed by Liam Beerman’s stingy goaltending, the Anchorage Wolverines are headed to the North American Hockey League’s Midwest Division Finals for the second time in the franchise’s three seasons of existence. The...
Anchorage’s Edefuan Ulofoshio picked in fifth round of NFL Draft by Buffalo Bills
When it comes to fifth-round NFL Draft picks from Alaska, Edefuan Ulofoshio of Anchorage is in some good company. The Buffalo Bills on Saturday drafted the All-America linebacker out of the University of Washington with the 160th pick, making him the 12th player...
Allie Ostrander secures her Olympic Trials qualifier in first steeplechase in nearly 3 years
Alaska’s Allie Ostrander on Friday checked a critical box in her return to the steeplechase. The 27-year-old former Kenai Central athlete and three-time NCAA steeplechase champion ran her signature track event for the first time in nearly three years and pocketed...
Anchorage Wolverines fall 4-1 in Minnesota in NAHL playoff series where sublime goaltending is flexing
The first-round, best-of-5 North American Hockey League playoff series between the Anchorage Wolverines and Minnesota Wilderness is following a familiar postseason narrative: Goals are hard to come by. The Wilderness avoided elimination Friday night, courtesy of...
Around The Rinks: Anchorage’s Jeremy Swayman delivers another gem to lift Bruins over Maple Leafs (plus, Mac Swanson, Cayden Cahill notes)
Granted, tiny sample size (two games), but Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman of Anchorage woke up Thursday as the NHL playoff leader in goals-against average (1.51) and save percentage (.955), and tied for the lead in wins (2). Swayman, who has owned the...
UAA volleyball lands reigning Gatorade Alaska Player of the Year Emma Beck of Kenai
It wasn’t a matter of whether Kenai Central High volleyball star Emma Beck would play in college, but where she’d play. She was recruited by junior colleges and Division III schools in addition to Alaska Fairbanks and Alaska Anchorage. In the end, she picked the...
Jeff Young earns age-group podium, Jerry Ross shows heart at London Marathon
Even on a challenging day, Jeff Young is among the fastest marathoners in his age group, as he again proved at the London Marathon. Even when faced with a heart issue, Jerry Ross showed he can excel and was rewarded Sunday with a special medal. The Alaskan duo was...
Anchorage’s Jeremy Swayman named Alaska Athlete of the Week after sterling playoff performance for Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman got the start in Game 1 of a Stanley Cup playoff series for the first time in his NHL career and delivered 35 saves, the most he's made in a playoff game. His performance in Saturday's 5-1 home-ice victory over the Toronto...
Hennen’s heroics lead Wolverines to 2-1 overtime win and 2-0 playoff series advantage
For more than three hours Saturday night, two hockey teams comprised of young adults sped up and down an ice rink, going after one another all while limiting much freedom to maneuver or time to think. A shorthanded breakaway here, and a singularly successful...
Around The Rinks (Playoff Edition): Anchorage’s Jeremy Swayman still owns Maple Leafs, backstops Bruins to Game 1 win (plus, Nolan Walker, Alec Butcher, Cayden Cahill, Mac Swanson notes)
Who would start in goal for the Boston Bruins – Jeremy Swayman of Anchorage or reigning Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark -- in Saturday night’s Game 1 of an NHL series opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs remained a mystery until shortly before the biscuit...
For Tammy: Service High baseball players dedicate win to coach’s mother who passed away
Tammy Paul rarely missed her son's baseball games. From Little League to Legion, whether playing or coaching, Willie was a staple at the Anchorage fields, and so was his mom. A hard-nosed catcher, Willie played high school and Legion ball for Service throughout the...
Shungnak wrestler Spencer Woods drops 3-1 decision in third round of best-of-3 finals at Olympic Trials
The U.S. Olympic Trials ended Saturday night in heartbreaking fashion for Greco Roman wrestler Spencer Woods of Shungnak. The 25-year-old Alaskan dropped a grueling best-of-3 finals battle with Payton Jacobson of Wisconsin in the 87kg division, losing 3-1 in the...
Beerman’s 33-save shutout propels Wolverines to 4-0 win over Minnesota in Robertson Cup playoff opener
With a few, final seconds still remaining on the Ben Boeke Arena scoreboard clock Friday, teammates ignored the puck’s whereabouts and turned attention to Liam Beerman and his position in the Anchorage Wolverines’ crease. As the celebration commenced in front of...
Anchorage pitcher Brody Jessee strikes out 8 of 12 hitters for High-A Dayton, hits 95 on radar gun
Brody Jessee pounded the strike zone and decimated the Fort Wayne Tincaps’ lineup in Wednesday night’s 3-2 victory as the High-A Dayton Dragons reliever from Anchorage struck out eight of 12 batters and earned the winning decision at Day Air Ballpark in Ohio. He...
Homer’s Kristen Faulkner wins Stage 4 of Grand Tour in Spain
A daring solo attack by Homer’s Kristen Faulkner produced a stage win on day four of the Vuelta Femenina in Spain. The 31-year-old pro cyclist broke free with six kilometers left, pulling away from the peloton to post a 10-second victory in the fastest race ever on...
Eclectic celebration ensues – Alaska Sports Hall of Fame ceremony provides highlight after highlight
In the span of about 105 minutes Tuesday night, a majestic magic seemingly only afforded to Alaskans unfolded inside the Anchorage Museum. Tales of adversity and triumph brought forth a handful of standing ovations. A former governor sat beside current and one-time...
Service High slugger Jake Rafferty enjoys historic three-game HR streak
The baseball field at Wasilla High School isn’t exactly known as ‘The Launching Pad.’ It’s 325 feet to the foul poles and 400 feet to center field. Those are pro-sized dimensions, so a teenager must really get a hold of one to get it out. There are no cheapies,...
Allie Ostrander named Alaska Athlete of the Week after sensational return to the steeplechase
Allie Ostrander is our Alaska Athlete of the Week after a week of exceptional achievements and honors. The 27-year-old former Kenai Central athlete finished fourth in the steeplechase at Stanford’s Payton Jordan Invitational in California on Saturday, clocking 9...
Anchorage Wolverines headed NAHL Midwest Division Finals for second time in three years
Boosted by scoring from throughout the lineup and buoyed by Liam Beerman’s stingy goaltending, the Anchorage Wolverines are headed to the North American Hockey League’s Midwest Division Finals for the second time in the franchise’s three seasons of existence. The...
Anchorage’s Edefuan Ulofoshio picked in fifth round of NFL Draft by Buffalo Bills
When it comes to fifth-round NFL Draft picks from Alaska, Edefuan Ulofoshio of Anchorage is in some good company. The Buffalo Bills on Saturday drafted the All-America linebacker out of the University of Washington with the 160th pick, making him the 12th player...
Allie Ostrander secures her Olympic Trials qualifier in first steeplechase in nearly 3 years
Alaska’s Allie Ostrander on Friday checked a critical box in her return to the steeplechase. The 27-year-old former Kenai Central athlete and three-time NCAA steeplechase champion ran her signature track event for the first time in nearly three years and pocketed...
Anchorage Wolverines fall 4-1 in Minnesota in NAHL playoff series where sublime goaltending is flexing
The first-round, best-of-5 North American Hockey League playoff series between the Anchorage Wolverines and Minnesota Wilderness is following a familiar postseason narrative: Goals are hard to come by. The Wilderness avoided elimination Friday night, courtesy of...
Around The Rinks: Anchorage’s Jeremy Swayman delivers another gem to lift Bruins over Maple Leafs (plus, Mac Swanson, Cayden Cahill notes)
Granted, tiny sample size (two games), but Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman of Anchorage woke up Thursday as the NHL playoff leader in goals-against average (1.51) and save percentage (.955), and tied for the lead in wins (2). Swayman, who has owned the...
UAA volleyball lands reigning Gatorade Alaska Player of the Year Emma Beck of Kenai
It wasn’t a matter of whether Kenai Central High volleyball star Emma Beck would play in college, but where she’d play. She was recruited by junior colleges and Division III schools in addition to Alaska Fairbanks and Alaska Anchorage. In the end, she picked the...
Jeff Young earns age-group podium, Jerry Ross shows heart at London Marathon
Even on a challenging day, Jeff Young is among the fastest marathoners in his age group, as he again proved at the London Marathon. Even when faced with a heart issue, Jerry Ross showed he can excel and was rewarded Sunday with a special medal. The Alaskan duo was...
Anchorage’s Jeremy Swayman named Alaska Athlete of the Week after sterling playoff performance for Boston Bruins
Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman got the start in Game 1 of a Stanley Cup playoff series for the first time in his NHL career and delivered 35 saves, the most he's made in a playoff game. His performance in Saturday's 5-1 home-ice victory over the Toronto...
Hennen’s heroics lead Wolverines to 2-1 overtime win and 2-0 playoff series advantage
For more than three hours Saturday night, two hockey teams comprised of young adults sped up and down an ice rink, going after one another all while limiting much freedom to maneuver or time to think. A shorthanded breakaway here, and a singularly successful...
Around The Rinks (Playoff Edition): Anchorage’s Jeremy Swayman still owns Maple Leafs, backstops Bruins to Game 1 win (plus, Nolan Walker, Alec Butcher, Cayden Cahill, Mac Swanson notes)
Who would start in goal for the Boston Bruins – Jeremy Swayman of Anchorage or reigning Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark -- in Saturday night’s Game 1 of an NHL series opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs remained a mystery until shortly before the biscuit...
For Tammy: Service High baseball players dedicate win to coach’s mother who passed away
Tammy Paul rarely missed her son's baseball games. From Little League to Legion, whether playing or coaching, Willie was a staple at the Anchorage fields, and so was his mom. A hard-nosed catcher, Willie played high school and Legion ball for Service throughout the...
