NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
BROWN BEARS COACH WORLTON IMPRESSED BY NAHL DRAFT PICKS
Date:08/10/2016 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
- STORY COURTESY OF THE PENINSULA CLARION - Kenai River Brown Bears coach Jeff Worlton said the team took a major step forward Tuesday with the North American Hockey League Draft. The Brown Bears selected 14 players as they try to right the ship after finishing with the league’s worst record the past two seasons. “We feel very good about the players we were able to draft,” W...
NAHL RELEASES 2016-17 REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE
Date:08/10/2016 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
- STORY COURTESY OF PENINSULA CLARION - The North American Hockey League released its schedule for the 2016-17 season Thursday. The Kenai River Brown Bears will play a 60-game regular season schedule. The Bears face 11 different squads during the season, but face only one team — the Fairbanks Ice Dogs — more than five times. Kenai River and Fairbanks, the defending Robertson Cup C...
BROWN BEARS SIGN SHAYNE MONAHAN TO TENDER DEAL
Date:05/18/2016 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
SOLDOTNA, AK - The Brown Bears are proud to welcome defenseman Shayne Monahan to the organization. Shayne is a product of the prestigious Omaha AAA U18 program that has been a source for developing players ready for the transition to the NAHL. Coach David Wilkie states, "Shayne has been a tremendous player for Omaha AAA the last 2 seasons. He is an outstanding 2 way defensem...
DAVID MITCHELL SIGNS TENDER WITH KENAI RIVER
Date:03/14/2016 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
The Brown Bears are honored to announce the signing of David Mitchell to an NAHL tender for the 2016-2017 season. Mitchell served as an Assistant Captain of the Rocky Mountain Roughriders U18 squad in the NAPHL. In 62 games, the hard working two-way forward produced 17 goals and 22 assists. Mitchell was coached by 14 year NHL veteran Doug Smail. "Dav...
BROWN BEARS SIGN CHASE SRIPAJITTICHAI TO TENDER
Date:03/07/2016 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
SOLDOTNA, AK - The Kenai River Brown Bears are excited to announce that forward Chase Sriprajittichai has signed a tender for the 2016-2017 season. This season, the California native served as team Captain for Gilmour Academy Prep of the Midwest Prep Hockey League. Sriprajittichai has played in 55 games totaling 18 goals and 34 assists along with 24 PIM&rsquo...
BROWN BEARS INK BRENDAN CHERWALK TO TENDER
Date:02/10/2016 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
Soldotna, AK - The Kenai River Brown Bears, proud members of the North American Hockey league, are proud to announce they have signed forward Brendan Cherwalk to a tender for the 2016-2017 season. “It was a great opportunity for me to sign a tender with Kenai River,” said Cherwalk. “It is going to be a great experience and a huge step in my hockey career.” The Michigan n...
Brown Bears Earn Road Victory
Date:01/11/2016 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
The Kenai River Brown Bears earned a hard fought victory on Saturday, by defeating the WBS Knights while on the road in PA. Click to read the FULL ARTICLE ...
Janesville falls to Kenai River in overtime, 4-3 (OT)
Date:09/18/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
The Kenai River Brown Bears' Jack Gessert scored 2:58 into overtime to beat the Janesville Jets, 4-3 (OT). Kenai River came back from a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. The Brown Bears fell behind 3-1 after a power play goal by Janesville's Cullen Munson at 9:26 in the second period. Kenai River knotted things up at 3-3 on a goal by Gessert at 10:27 in the third period. Kenai River additio...
Huge game by Burgess boosts Fairbanks over Kenai River, 7-3
Date:09/12/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
The Fairbanks Ice Dogs' Todd Burgess had a big offensive game, scoring two goals and contributing two assists in his team's 7-3 win over the Kenai River Brown Bears. Burgess scored at 18:24 into the first period to make the score 1-1 and again while 18:03 into the third to make the score 5-3 Fairbanks. Fairbanks' offense rang up 39 shots on Kenai River's net. The Ice Dogs got an offensive boost fr...
Huge game by Coomes boosts Fairbanks over Kenai River, 6-2
Date:09/11/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
Logan Coomes had one goal and two assists to lead the Fairbanks Ice Dogs to a 6-2 victory over the Kenai River Brown Bears. Coomes scored short handed 13:41 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Fairbanks. Fairbanks was on a disadvantage when Clay Cross went off the ice for holding. Todd Burgess picked up the assist. Coomes dished an assist on Burgess' goal that made the score 4-0 Fairbanks ...
HAUSER MAKES NCAA D1 COMMITMENT
Date:08/22/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
HAUSER MAKES NCAA D1 COMMITMENT The Kenai River Brown Bears are pleased to report that goaltender Evan Hauser has committed to play his NCAA D1 college hockey at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Originally from St. Paul, Minnesota, Hauser played in 20 games last season for the Brown Bears after starting the season with the Great Falls Americans in the NA3HL. The Brown ...
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
Date:07/31/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE The Kenai River Brown Bears of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are actively seeking dynamic individuals to join our 2015-2016 fan experience team. As a member of the NAHL’s Midwest Division, the team plays its home games at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in Soldotna, Alaska. Internship Objective Brown Bea...
Brown Bears Begin Tryout Camp
Date:07/23/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
Brown Bears Begin Tryout Camp The Kenai River Brown Bears kicked off their 2015-2016 Tryout Camp in Minnesota on Tuesday. 120 players from across North America are on hand this week to compete for a spot on this season's roster. Camp information will be posted throughout the week on Facebok and Twitter, so check back often for updates. ...
OLDHAM SELECTED IN NHL DRAFT
Date:06/29/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
OLDHAM SELECTED IN NHL DRAFT The Kenai River Brown Bears would like to congratulate former Brown Bear goaltender Kris Oldham who was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Originally from Anchorage, Oldham posted an 11-6-2 record for the Brown Bears during the 2013-2014 season, before moving on this year to play for the Omaha Lancers of the US...
Brown Bears Take 8 Players in Draft
Date:06/10/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
Brown Bears Take 8 Players in Draft The Kenai River Brown Bears took full advantage of their draft position in Tuesday's 2015 NAHL Entry Draft, adding speed and goalscoring up front, and size and strength on the blueline. Overall the Bears selected 8 players in this year's draft, including: _________________________________________________________________...
2015 KRBB Alumni Weekend
Date:05/20/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
The Kenai River Brown Bears are pleased to announce the dates for our 2015 Alumni Weekend. The weekend will be held July 10-11,2015. July 10th will include an Alumni hockey game at the Kenai Ice Rink, as well as a reception at the Upper Deck Bar. July 11 will be the 7th Annual Stanley Ford Brown Bear Golf Classic Registration for the Golf Tournament can be found Here. Also on July 11 will be a rec...
Bears Alumnus Eyes Stanley Cup
Date:05/15/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
Bears Alumnus Eyes Stanley Cup Andrej Sustr has come a long way in just 6 short seasons. Not long ago Sustr was in Kenai, proudly skating for the Brown Bears in his first season of junior hockey in North America. Now, as a member of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightening, Sustr is just 8 wins away from hoisting Lord Stanley’s Cup. The Brown Bears would lik...
Bouvet Signs Professional Contract
Date:05/14/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
Bouvet Signs Professional Contract The Kenai River Brown Bears are proud to announce that Forward Maurin Bouvet has signed a professional contract with GAP U22 in France. Bouvet finished the 2014-15 season with 16 Goals 23 Assists for 39 Points in 56 Games Played. The Brown Bears wish Maurin all the best as he takes the next step in his professional hockey career. ...
Kenai River Drops Final 2014-15 Series in Fairbanks
Date:03/30/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
Kenai River Drops Final 2014-15 Series in Fairbanks In the first game of the final series the Brown Bears came out buzzing and firing pucks on net. Nick Klishko (Schachle, Cook) opened the scoring. Fairbanks however, responded with three more first period goals. Kenai cut the lead to one in the second when Matt Rudin (Kaszupski, Gessert) scored, but it wasn't enough, and Fairbanks wen...
Brown Bears Win Final 2014-15 Home Game
Date:03/24/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
Brown Bears Win Final 2014-15 Home Game In the final home game of the season, The Brown Bears won a hard fought game in front of 775 fans. Alex Jackstadt (Kaszupski, Zulkanycz) opened the first period scoring. The second saw The Brown Bears carry there first period momentum and scoring twice more from: Adam Kresl (Rudin, Andrews) and Adam Kresl (Nickels, Solow), The Brown Bears took a 3-1...
Brown Beard Drop Game One To Ice Dogs
Date:03/24/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
Brown Beard Drop Game One To Ice Dogs The Brown Bears took on the Fairbanks Ice Dogs in the final home stand of the season. Game one saw a fast paced, hard hitting affair. The Brown Bear's took a 2-1 lead in the second on goals from: Matt Rudin (Jaxstadt, Klishko) and Sam Carlson (Fletcher, Rudin) while outshooting the Ice Dogs 28-19. The third saw the lead slip away and an empty net ...
Brown Bears Earn Split in Minot
Date:03/24/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
Brown Bears Earn Split in Minot The Brown Bears dropped the first game in Minot 2-1. The lone goal came from Quinton Wunder (Kresl, Rudin). The Brown Bears kept heavy pressure on the Minot Goaltender, but couldn't get a second one by. The Bear's finished with 31 shots on goal. Evan Hauser had 30 saves in the loss. The Brown Bears rebounded on Saturday with a strong defensive perf...
Summer Ice Registration Now Open
Date:03/02/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
The Kenai River Brown Bears are proud to sponsor 2015 Summer Ice along with Red Line Sports. For more information and registration Click Here. ...
Cox Signs Tender With Kenai
Date:03/02/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
Cox Signs Tender With Kenai Jake Cox of Point Mallard in the NA3HL has signed a tender agreement with the Kenai River Brown Bears. Cox is 17 and a native of Georgia. The full press release can be seen Here. ...
Brown Bears Swept by Ice Miners
Date:03/02/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
Brown Bears Swept by Ice Miners Just like the previous night, the Brown Bears fired pucks on net and controlled most of the play, but couldn't capitalize on there scoring chances. After two periods the Bears outshot Keystone 17-16 and was tied at 1-1. The Kenai goal came from Alex Jackstadt (Gessert, Berglund) The third period saw an early goal by Keystone, and a second late in the period. Th...
Bears Shut Out 1-0 by Ice Miners
Date:03/02/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
Bears Shut Out 1-0 by Ice Miners The Kenai River BRown Bears fired shots on net, and had there chances in the first game against the Keystone Ice Miners, but could not solve there goaltender. It took one weird second period bounce to win the game, and break the Evan Hauser shutout. Hauser finished with 33 saves in the loss. Full Story Here ...
Brown Bears Win OT Thriller
Date:03/02/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
Brown Bears Win OT Thriller The Brown Bears regrouped from Friday's loss and came out flying against the Tomahawks. The first period saw goals from Jack Gessert (Bouvet,Andrews) and Jack Gessert ( Bouvet, Jackstadt). The first period ended with the Bears leading 2-1. The second period the Bears took control and had goals from: Sam Carlson (Sardina, Nickles), Tanner Schachle (Solow, Kaszupski)...
Bears Lose Tight One to Johnstown
Date:03/02/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
Bears Lose Tight One to Johnstown The Kenai River Brown Bears hosted the Johnstown Tomahawks all the way from Pennsylvania. After a a solid first period the game was tied at 0, but saw Kenai out shooting the opponent 17-12. The second period saw more shots and some goals, but from Johnstown. They went into the intermission leading 3-0. The Brown Bears fough back and scored early into the third fr...
Oldham Commits to Nebraska Omaha
Date:02/19/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
Oldham Commits to Nebraska-Omaha Former Brown Bear, and Anchorage, Alaska native Kris Oldham has recently committed to playing Division One hockey at the University of Nebraska-Omaha .The Brown Bears organization is extremely proud and happy that Kris has achieved one of his academic and athletic goals. He is joining a strong collegiate program at UNO where he will continue his growth and develop...
Brown Bears Swept at Home Vs Ice Dogs
Date:02/19/2015 Source:NAHL Kenai River Brown Bears
Brown Bears Swept at Home Vs Ice Dogs After a hard fought effort the night before, the Brown Bears could not find the back of the net as well as they did on Friday. Fairbanks outshot Kenai 20-14 in the first and ended it with a 4-1 lead. Kenai goal came from Tanner Schachle. The second saw the shots even, but Fairbanks taking a 6-1 lead. The Brown Bears scored a late third period goal, but it was...
