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by Doyle Woody | Jul 21, 2023 | Cover Story, Hockey
Nate Thompson was an outlier from the outset, and yet he forged an NHL career that was as unlikely as it was remarkable. As a 16-year-old, the Anchorage native chose to play Tier I major-junior hockey rather than take a Tier II junior route that would maintain his...
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by Arielle Himelbloom | Jul 21, 2023 | Cover Story, Track and Field
Few athletes have displayed versatility and talent across multiple disciplines like Eagle River’s Jordyn Bruce. From a seven-time state medalist in high school to a talented multi-event collegian, Bruce has now ascended the ladder as a professional track and field...Read More
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by Alaska Sports Report | Jul 17, 2023 | Alaska Native Games, Athlete of the Week
Alice Johnston of Palmer was named Alaska Athlete of the Week after turning in a stunning performance at the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics. After a ten-year absence, the former Native Games standout made a spectacular return to WEIO. She won both the Two Foot Hick Kick...Read More
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by Van Williams | Jul 22, 2023 | Baseball, Cover Story
It took four years for Bill Lierman to turn the Eagle River Wolves into Alaska Legion royalty. A program that has only been around since 2007, Eagle River was decent before Lierman became head coach in 2020. Since then, though, the Wolves have established themselves...
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by Van Williams | Jul 13, 2023 | Basketball, Cover Story, Prep Spotlight
The legend of Layla Hays quite literally grew overnight. One day she was listed at 6-foot-4 and the next day it was 6-foot-6. The growth spurt was not real, but it illustrated how high the Wasilla girls basketball player’s stock has skyrocketed on the national...Read More
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by Van Williams | Jul 20, 2023 | Baseball, Cover Story
Gabe Smith set the table and Derrick Jones cleared it as the Kenai Twins got their fill on Day 1 of the 71st Alaska Legion State Tournament. Shut down for the first six innings by Palmer ace Landon Guggenmos, the Twins came alive in the bottom of the seventh inning...Read More
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by Arielle Himelbloom | Jul 15, 2023 | Cover Story, Track and Field
Every time the competition elevates, Vanessa Aniteye has risen to the occasion. Now based out of Seattle, the former Chugiak High star and mother-of-one has taken her talents internationally, placing fifth in the 800 at the German Championships, running 2:04.59 ...Read More
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by Van Williams | Jul 17, 2023 | Basketball, Cover Story
After a quiet first two appearances in the NBA Summer League, Utqiagvik’s Kamaka Hepa made a little noise against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 6-foot-9 stretch forward with the New Orleans Pelicans buried both of his shots from the floor, grabbed five rebounds and tied...Read More
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by Doyle Woody | Jul 19, 2023 | Cover Story, Poker
Adam Hendrix is a high roller on a roll. The Anchorage poker pro closed the 54th annual World Series of Poker, a 50-day run of 115 tournaments – 95 live, 20 online – in Las Vegas as by far the most accomplished, flush Alaskan among the 42 folks from the 49th state who...Read More
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by Van Williams | Jul 21, 2023 | Baseball, Cover Story
The aces were dealing winning hands Friday at Mulcahy Stadium as pitchers took center stage on Day 2 of the Alaska Legion state tournament. Dimond’s Ryan Swanstrom allowed just one earned run in 6.2 innings and retired 13 batters in a row to highlight a 4-2 win over...Read More
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