Jeff Helminiak

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Nikiski's Lillian Carstens drives to the basket while Soldotna's Rhys Cannava defends Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at Nikiski High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Hoops roundup: SoHi girls move to 4-0 by topping Nikiski

The depth, talent and athleticism of the Soldotna girls basketball team is proving tough for the rest of the Kenai Peninsula to handle. The Stars… Continue reading

Nikiski's Lillian Carstens drives to the basket while Soldotna's Rhys Cannava defends Saturday, Jan. 30, 2021, at Nikiski High School in Nikiski, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai River Brown Bears forward Porter Schachle brings the puck up the ice Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, against the Minnesota Magicians at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Bears split with Jets, tied atop division

The Kenai River Brown Bears split with the host Janesville (Wisconsin) Jets on Friday and Saturday in North American Hockey League play. The Brown Bears… Continue reading

Kenai River Brown Bears forward Porter Schachle brings the puck up the ice Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, against the Minnesota Magicians at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Homer's Delilah Harris goes up for a shot against Kenai Central's Erin Koziczkowski on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Hoops roundup: Kenai boys stay unbeaten

The host Kenai Central boys basketball team defeated Homer 54-48 on Thursday in a matchup of two previously undefeated teams. The Kardinals, at 4-0, have… Continue reading

Homer's Delilah Harris goes up for a shot against Kenai Central's Erin Koziczkowski on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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CIA boys basketball tops Kenai JV

The Cook Inlet Academy boys basketball team opened up its season with a 49-28 victory over the host Kenai Central junior varsity Wednesday. Colvin Moore… Continue reading

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Kenai hockey topples Soldotna

The Kenai Central hockey team defeated Soldotna 3-1 on Tuesday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex. The game continues a trend of tight games between… Continue reading

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Homer's Sailey Rhodes confronts a trap of Soldotna's Jolie Widaman, Josie Sheridan and Rhys Cannava on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Hoops roundup: Soldotna girls roll to another dominant win

The host Soldotna girls basketball team improved to 3-0 with another dominant victory, topping Homer 56-17 on Tuesday. The Stars had opened up their season… Continue reading

Homer's Sailey Rhodes confronts a trap of Soldotna's Jolie Widaman, Josie Sheridan and Rhys Cannava on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at Soldotna High School in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai River Brown Bears forward Laudon Poellinger jumps on the boards to celebrate his first-period goal against the Fairbanks Ice Dogs with Brandon Lajoie and Ryan Reid at the Soldotna Sports Center in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Brown Bears, Pavicich shut out Wilderness

Luke Pavicich posted a shutout as the Kenai River Brown Bears defeated the host Minnesota Wilderness 4-0 on Sunday in North American Hockey League play.… Continue reading

Kenai River Brown Bears forward Laudon Poellinger jumps on the boards to celebrate his first-period goal against the Fairbanks Ice Dogs with Brandon Lajoie and Ryan Reid at the Soldotna Sports Center in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai River Brown Bears forward Peter Morgan makes a pass against the Springfield (Illinois) Jr. Blues on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Magicians sweeps Brown Bears

The Kenai River Brown Bears were swept by the host Minnesota Magicians on Friday and Saturday in North American Hockey League play. “They’ve got a… Continue reading

Kenai River Brown Bears forward Peter Morgan makes a pass against the Springfield (Illinois) Jr. Blues on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna's Quinn Cox gets first tracks as he skis to second place in the Soldotna Invite on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Laker, Boonstra ski to SoHi Invite titles

Kenai Central’s Jack Laker and Jayna Boonstra took the individual titles Saturday at the Soldotna Invite at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna. Laker led… Continue reading

Soldotna's Quinn Cox gets first tracks as he skis to second place in the Soldotna Invite on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at Tsalteshi Trails just outside of Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Nikiski's Drew Handley and Brady Bostic defend Kenai Central's Bridger Beck on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Hoops roundup: Kenai sweeps Nikiski

The host Kenai Central girls basketball team received 20 points from Emma Beck in evening its record at 1-1 on Saturday by defeating Nikiski 47-30.… Continue reading

Nikiski's Drew Handley and Brady Bostic defend Kenai Central's Bridger Beck on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai Central's Erin Koziczkowski and Emma Beck trap Soldotna's Montana Fischer on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Kenai, SoHi, Homer, Nikiski hoops start seasons

The Soldotna girls basketball team defeated Kenai Central 68-16 on Thursday in the season opener for both teams. The opening of the season was delayed… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Erin Koziczkowski and Emma Beck trap Soldotna's Montana Fischer on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, at Kenai Central High School in Kenai, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai River Brown Bears forward Max Helgeson chases the puck along the boards against the Fairbanks Ice Dogs on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Brown Bears top Wilderness for 4th straight win

Staff report The Kenai River Brown Bears won their home away from home opener Wednesday, topping the Minnesota Wilderness 3-1 in North American Hockey League… Continue reading

Kenai River Brown Bears forward Max Helgeson chases the puck along the boards against the Fairbanks Ice Dogs on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai Central's Emily Moss takes the victory in the girls race at the Kenai Nordic Trails on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at Kenai Golf Course. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak)

Kenai, SoHi ski teams take dual meets

Kenai Central’s Jack Laker and Emily Moss were the top skiers in a dual meet between the Kardinals and Seward on Saturday at the Kenai… Continue reading

Kenai Central's Emily Moss takes the victory in the girls race at the Kenai Nordic Trails on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, at Kenai Golf Course. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak)
Kenai River Brown Bears forward Porter Schachle trades blows with Fairbanks Ice Dogs defenseman Andrew Garby on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Brown Bears sweep Minotauros

The Kenai River Brown Bears swept the host Minot (North Dakota) Minotauros on Friday and Saturday in North American Hockey League play. The Bears won… Continue reading

Kenai River Brown Bears forward Porter Schachle trades blows with Fairbanks Ice Dogs defenseman Andrew Garby on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
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Ski teams to return to action

The four high school ski teams will be back in action Saturday. Kenai Central and Seward will have a dual meet at the Kenai Nordic… Continue reading

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Kenai River Brown Bears forward Max Helgeson chases the puck along the boards against the Fairbanks Ice Dogs on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Brown Bears split with Janesville

Kenai River releases new schedule for rest of season

Kenai River Brown Bears forward Max Helgeson chases the puck along the boards against the Fairbanks Ice Dogs on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Soldotna's Morgan Bouschor digs up a ball against Kenai Central on Nov. 7, 2020, at Kenai Central High School. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Hockey, basketball practice to start Monday

Hockey practice normally starts in the middle of October.

Soldotna's Morgan Bouschor digs up a ball against Kenai Central on Nov. 7, 2020, at Kenai Central High School. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Kenai River Brown Bears forward Max Helgeson chases the puck along the boards against the Fairbanks Ice Dogs on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Brown Bears lose in return to ice

The Kenai River Brown Bears returned to action Saturday for the first time since Nov. 14 with a 5-2 loss to the host Chippewa (Wisconsin)… Continue reading

Kenai River Brown Bears forward Max Helgeson chases the puck along the boards against the Fairbanks Ice Dogs on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)
Nikiski’s Bethany Carstens shoots in the Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches Senior All-Star Games on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo by Tim Rockey/Frontiersman.com)

Nikiski grad Carstens makes quick transfer

Former Brown Bears goalie Oldham sees time at Clarkson

Nikiski’s Bethany Carstens shoots in the Alaska Association of Basketball Coaches Senior All-Star Games on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Wells Fargo Arena in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photo by Tim Rockey/Frontiersman.com)
Kenai River Brown Bears forward Brandon Lajoie (arm raised) celebrates his first-period goal Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, against the Maine Nordiques at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)

Brown Bears back in action Saturday

Team will release new season schedule any day now

Kenai River Brown Bears forward Brandon Lajoie (arm raised) celebrates his first-period goal Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, against the Maine Nordiques at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. (Photo by Jeff Helminiak/Peninsula Clarion)