Jeff Helminiak

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Kodiak softball takes 2 from Homer

The visiting Homer softball team dropped a pair of Northern Lights Conference contests Wednesday in Kodiak. The Bears toppled the Mariners 20-12 and 15-0 as… Continue reading

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Soldotna senior Rhys Cannava, with parents Joe and Dana Cannava, signs her National Letter of Intent on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo provided)

Cannava signs to play soccer at Fort Lewis College

Soldotna senior Rhys Cannava, with parents Joe and Dana Cannava, signs her National Letter of Intent on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo provided)

Soldotna senior Rhys Cannava, with parents Joe and Dana Cannava, signs her National Letter of Intent on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo provided)
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McDonough, Marden win Sea to Ski Triathlon

Seamus McDonough and Katie Marden won the Sea to Ski Triathlon on Saturday in Homer. The race starts with a 5-kilometer run from Mariner Park,… Continue reading

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Kenai River Brown Bears forward Nick Ostbloom (center) celebrates his goal with Ryan Finch and Barak Braslavski on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Saturday: Ice Dogs complete sweep of Brown Bears

It’s never easy in the North American Hockey League, but the Fairbanks Ice Dogs got the sweep they needed over the Kenai River Brown Bears… Continue reading

Kenai River Brown Bears forward Nick Ostbloom (center) celebrates his goal with Ryan Finch and Barak Braslavski on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Saturday: Kenai girls, Grace boys notch soccer wins

The host Kenai Central soccer teams split with Grace Christian on Saturday in nonconference play. The Kardinals girls topped the Grizzlies 1-0 to avenge a… Continue reading

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Ice Dogs defeat Brown Bears

The Fairbanks Ice Dogs overcame a 2-1 deficit at the end of the first period to claim a 4-2 victory over the Kenai River Brown… Continue reading

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Grace Christian's Sophia Coverdell and Kenai Central's Kylie Verkuilen battle for the ball Friday, April 1, 2022, at Kenai Central high School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Grace Christian soccer sweeps Kenai

Grace Christian girls soccer coach Jeff Schaezlein couldn’t help but take notice of the persisting nature of the snowpack as the team drove down from… Continue reading

Grace Christian's Sophia Coverdell and Kenai Central's Kylie Verkuilen battle for the ball Friday, April 1, 2022, at Kenai Central high School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Area athletes compete at biathlon nationals

Area biathletes Justin Hansen and Jordan Theisen competed at the U.S. Biathlon National Championships in Lake Placid, New York, from Friday through Sunday. The event… Continue reading

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Saturday: Wolverines sweep Brown Bears

The Anchorage Wolverines finished a two-game sweep of the Kenai River Brown Bears on Saturday night at Ben Boeke Ice Arena in North American Hockey… Continue reading

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Bears fall to Wolverines

The Anchorage Wolverines defeated the Kenai River Brown Bears 3-1 on Friday in North American Hockey League play at Ben Boeke Ice Arena in Anchorage.… Continue reading

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The Kenai Central cheerleading team poses with their trophy for winning the Division II March Madness state competition at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage, Alaska, on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. In the back row are Kaitlyn Taylor, Delaney Duck, Genesis Trevino, Calani Holmes, Malena Grieme, Maya Montague and Karah Huff. In the front row are Brooklynn Reed, Ella Romero and Annemarie Pienta. (Photo provided by team)

Kenai cheerleaders win state title

The Kenai Central cheerleading squad won the Division II March Madness state competition Tuesday at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage by performing their best… Continue reading

The Kenai Central cheerleading team poses with their trophy for winning the Division II March Madness state competition at the Alaska Airlines Center in Anchorage, Alaska, on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. In the back row are Kaitlyn Taylor, Delaney Duck, Genesis Trevino, Calani Holmes, Malena Grieme, Maya Montague and Karah Huff. In the front row are Brooklynn Reed, Ella Romero and Annemarie Pienta. (Photo provided by team)
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Kenai girls, Homer boys lose at 1st day of state

The Kenai Central girls and Homer boys lost in the opening round of the Class 3A state basketball tournament Wednesday at the Alaska Airlines Center… Continue reading

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Ninilchik’s starting 5 makes all-state

The Ninilchik boys basketball team, led by Class 2A Player of the Year Landon Colburn, had all five starters get honors in the Wasilla Physical… Continue reading

Kenai Central’s Emma Beck keeps the ball from Olivia Glasman on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Peninsula Conference tournament at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai girls, Homer boys face tough matchups at state

The Kenai Central girls and the Homer boys will both face tough matchups when the Class 3A state basketball tournament commences today at the Alaska… Continue reading

Kenai Central’s Emma Beck keeps the ball from Olivia Glasman on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Peninsula Conference tournament at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Anchrorage's Julie Truskowski skis in the 25-kilometer women's race at the Kachemak Ski Marathon on Saturday, March 19, 2022, near Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

Olympian wins Kachemak Ski Marathon

The Kachemak Ski Marathon was held Saturday in and around Homer, drawing a pair of skiers who had recently competed in the Winter Olympics. JC… Continue reading

Anchrorage's Julie Truskowski skis in the 25-kilometer women's race at the Kachemak Ski Marathon on Saturday, March 19, 2022, near Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)
Kenai River Brown Bears forward Ryan Finch battles Minnesota Wilderness defenseman Severi Sulonen and forward Cole Gordon for the puck Friday, March 18, 2022, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Wilderness complete 3-game sweep of Bears

The Minnesota Wilderness finished a three-game sweep of the Kenai River Brown Bears with Friday and Saturday victories in North American Hockey League action at… Continue reading

Kenai River Brown Bears forward Ryan Finch battles Minnesota Wilderness defenseman Severi Sulonen and forward Cole Gordon for the puck Friday, March 18, 2022, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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SoHi squads see seasons end at NLC tourney

Staff report The Soldotna girls and boys basketball teams saw their seasons end at the Northern Lights Conference tournament in Palmer over the weekend. The… Continue reading

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Ninilchik boys move to state final; Nanwalek sees season end

The Ninilchik boys basketball team advanced to the championship game of the Class 2A state tournament with a 77-57 victory over Unalakleet on Friday at… Continue reading

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Kenai River Brown Bears forward Barak Braslavski checks Minnesota Wilderness forward William Persson behind Brown Bears goalie Bryant Marks on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Wilderness topple Brown Bears

The Minnesota Wilderness defeated the Kenai River Brown Bears 3-1 on Thursday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in North American Hockey League action. The… Continue reading

Kenai River Brown Bears forward Barak Braslavski checks Minnesota Wilderness forward William Persson behind Brown Bears goalie Bryant Marks on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna’s Ellie Burns reaches for a block on Palmer's Paige Marshall during a loss to Palmer in the first round of the Northern Lights Conference tournament Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Palmer High School in Palmer, Alaska. (Photo by Ron Jones/matsusports.net)

Hoops roundup: Nanwalek, Ninilchik win at state

The Nanwalek and Ninilchik basketball teams picked up victories at state, while the Soldotna girls and boys lost at the Northern Lights Conference tournament in… Continue reading

Soldotna’s Ellie Burns reaches for a block on Palmer's Paige Marshall during a loss to Palmer in the first round of the Northern Lights Conference tournament Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Palmer High School in Palmer, Alaska. (Photo by Ron Jones/matsusports.net)