3 ON 3 LEAGUE

KENAI RIVER BROWN BEARS PRESENT 3 ON 3 SPRING LEAGUE AND TOURNAMENT

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Brown Bears Announce Camp Dates

Brown Bears in Pink

Braden Kinnebrew number 15 a defenseman pictured left and Jesse Ramsey number 18 a forward pictured center wearing their pink Breast Cancer Awareness Jersey present a thank you letter and a couple of game tickets to Brent Hibbert from Alaska Cab in Soldotna yesterday. Along with Braden and Jesse the rest of the players from the Brown Bears went out into the Twin Cities to say thank you to the sponsors and people who donated items for the Summer Festival silent auction.

 We hope to see all of you at the games starting tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30 pm at the Soldotna Sport Center. Remember the pink jerseys will be auctioned during each intermission for both games. The winning bidder will be able to pick up their jersey at the end of Saturdays game. The proceeds will be donated to help benefit Peninsula cancer patients. So come out and support the Bears as they raise awareness and funds for the Central Peninsula Hospital cancer patients. Last year the Brown Bears raised ten thousand dollars. Come help us top last years donation.

Cancer Awareness Weekend Starts Friday

Come join us Friday & Saturday nights at 7:30 pm with Central Peninsula Health Foundation for Cancer Awareness Weekend. We will have special one of kind pink jerseys to auction off both nights. So come out and try to win your favorite players jersey. Donations will be going to the foundation to help their cancer patients. So come out and support your Brown Bears and lets try to beat last years donations. 

Grizz

Grizz meets the Star Sensations from SoHi after one of their intermission performances

Brown Bears shock Fairbanks Ice Dogs again

Bears win 3-2. Kenai River goaltender Mike Martin, left, deflects a backhanded shot by Fairbanks Ice Dogs forward Michael Juola during the first period of Friday evening's Jan. 15, 2010, North American Hockey League game at the Big Dipper Ice Arena. John Wagner/News-Miner 

Bears drop two

Photo By M. Scott Moon

Kenai River's Brad Fusaro and Brad Duwe take out Fairbanks' Michael Juola at center ice in the third period Friday.

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1st Annual Alaska Bear Cup

KENAI RIVER HOSTS AVALANCHE IN 1ST ANNUAL ALASKA BEAR CUP
STATE FARM AGENT KRISTIE BABCOCK BRINGS EVENT TO PENINSULA

 
 
What started as an idea to promote the growing rivalry between the Alaska Avs and Kenai River Brown Bears has manifested into a full-blown event, complete with a home and home series, special edition jersey auction, and bragging rights to a perennial cup that goes to the winner. Kenai Peninsula agent Kristie Babcock and Mat-Su Valley agent Ellen Hermman are sponsoring the event, which will include a two game, total goal differential series to be played on December 8th in Soldotna and December 9th in Wasilla.
 
The special limited edition jerseys, designed by Bears' founder Barry Schoenly and produced by SFC USA in Las Vegas, will be available through both an online and live bid process. Online bids will be accepted beginning November 30th and ending December 4th. Live bidding will take place during the intermissions of Alaska Bear Cup game on December 8th, with remaining jerseys auctioned off on the following weekend series v. the Fairbanks Ice Dogs. Stay tuned to this website for more details.
 
For a sneak preview of the Kristie Babcock  Alaska Bear Cup jerseys, come watch the Bears play this weekend. They will wear the jerseys during the warm ups of all three games. Doors open at 6:30pm Friday and Saturday nights, and 4:00pm on Sunday. The puck drops one hour later. Join Kristie and the team at State Farm in celebrating this exciting event with the Bears!

NAHL Alaska's Thanksgiving Tournament

KENAI PENINSULA HOSTS FIRST EVER NAHL ALASKA AAA SHOWCASE THIS WEEKEND AT SOLDOTNA SPORTS CENTER!

Local residents will enjoy a special treat this holiday season, as the Brown Bears play host a Midget AAA tournament at the Soldotna Sports Center. NAHL Alaska is comprised of the three Junior A hockey clubs, the Alaska Avalanche, Fairbanks Ice Dogs, and Kenai River Brown Bears. All compete in the prestigious North American Hockey League, the oldest junior league league in the country.
 
This year, for the first time ever, NAHL Alaska is hosting a Midget AAA Showcase which will bring some of the very best 15-18 year-olds in the state to the peninsula. One Outside team, the Tri Cities Jr. Americans (WA), will also compete in the event.
 
The showcase will allow midget teams a venue to showcase their players in front of the junior teams, who have already begun recruiting for the 2010-11 season. Junior coaches will have a chance to visit with midget coaches, scout players, and potentially even sign prospects to commit to their organizations. The players will also get a first-hand look at the quality of players and teams at the Junior A level, and a better understanding of what it will take to advance to the "next" level.
 
Tournament action begins on Thanksgiving Day at 1:00pm at the Soldotna Sports Center. The Fairbanks Ice Dogs and Kenai River Brown Bears will highlight the event with games on Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, and Sunday at 5:00pm.
 
Come out and join us for a great weekend of top-notch hockey action!
 
 

Av's sweep Brown Bears

Kenai River's Ryan Townsend keeps Alaska's Micki Mahailovich from the puck in the second period Friday.  Click photo for the rest of the story.

PHOTO by M Scott Moon 

Bears take on the Avalanche

Bears take Avalanche precaution: In last trip to Sports Center, Wasilla tagged Kenai River with 8-1 loss

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BEARS ACQUIRE FORWARD JESSE RAMSEY

Mingo Traded to Wenatchee

Press Release 11-04-09

 While the Brown Bears have enjoyed some time off in between games (20 full days to be exact), the coaching staff and management have been determining how to move the team in the right direction.
"The building of a team takes time" interim Head Coach Oliver David said. David added, "To be faced with restructuring at the twenty-game mark just adds to the complexity of the process".
Dajon Mingo was sent to Wenatchee earlier this week in a trade for rookie forward Jesse Ramsey and other undisclosed considerations. "Dajon was not happy here. He and his family were looking for something different and asked for a trade. We put it out there and when it was all said and done, the Wild presented us with the best opportunity to grow." David added, "As with any growth, it isn't always apparent at the onset as to why. The bottom line is that we want players who want to be here. We feel we have received a promising young prospect in Jesse Ramsey (1991, Rogers, MN), who is a skilled forward."
"We wish Mingo success in all his endeavors from here on out. We will face him and his new team six more times this year. It will be a challenge to face-off against him, but one that I trust our boys will be worthy of, Coach David commented.    

 The Bears will host Mingo and his Wenatchee Wild in less than two weeks, but not before taking on the Alaska Avalanche in a two-game set next Friday and Saturday night (October 13^th-14^th) at the Soldotna Sports Center. Game time both nights is 7:30pm.

Spend Halloween with the Bears

JOIN THE BROWN BEARS FOR A FUN AND SAFE HALLOWEEN!
The Kenai Peninsula Youth Foundtion is pleased to invite you to our Halloween Carnival and Skate with the Bears!Join us for fun, prizes, treats, games, and more....all with your KENAI RIVER BROWN BEARS!GRIZZ will also be on hand for photos and to sign autographs!
The Carnival will be held at the Soldotna Sports Center on Saturday, October 31st (Halloween!) from 6-9pm.$5.00 for KIDS 12 & UNDER     PARENTS are FREE!

KPHA Skill Development

Atoms and Mini-Mites Start November 4th At The Soldotna Sports Center
It's time to unleash the next generation of KPHA players onto the ice and a warm welcome to the smallest Icehawks!!  Check out the calendar at www.kpha.net for ice times.  We're looking forward to seeing you on the ice!!!  Check out the new KPHA News tab on the left hand side of our home page. We will be updated KPHA news on our website as we receive it.

BEARS TRADE FOR KINNEBREW

With their first home series against rival Alaska Avalanche rapidly approaching, the Kenai River Brown Bears did the unexpected this week, trading one of their top blueliners to the very team they will face off against Friday night. 

Defenseman Micki Mihailovich was dealt to the Wasilla franchise as part of a deal that brings twenty year-old Braden Kinnebrew to the peninsula.  

"We were presented with an offer for Mihailovich that we thought would help our club both immediately and into the next season", interim Head Coach Oliver David commented. "We wish Mihailovich success as a defenseman; he was an offensive leader for us. He will excel with the Avalanche that's for sure." 

The Bears will gain a solid two-way defenseman who is well known in Alaska circles. Braden Kinnebrew excelled at South Anchorage High, where he helped the Wolverines to three state 4A titles. He played his rookie junior season in the British Columbia Hockey League, before returning home last season to play with several of his former teammates on the Alaska Avs squad. The Bears will benefit in all zones from the veteran play of Kinnebrew. "In Kinnebrew we feel excited to be receiving a stay at home, defensively sound defenseman with offensive capabilities as well", David commented. "He will add great depth to our blue line and leadership in our locker room. We have been making progress as a team and Kinnebrew is a good overall fit for us." 

The Brown Bear organization wishes Micki all the best in his future endeavors. "In the short time that Micki was with us, he demonstrated tremendous competitiveness, quickly gaining the respect of his teammates and from others around the league," stated GM Nate Kiel. "He no doubt has a bright future."   

THE WEEKLY GROWL

Check out The Weekly Growl. It will be written by MIchael Morin who is a KCHS Senior writing the Weekly Growl for his Senior Civic Project. We will keep his articles on the Home page in the drop down menu on the left hand side of the page.

Bears split with Ice Dogs

Brown Bears forward Trenton Krueger breaks away from the pack in the first period Friday against Fairbanks. See results and story from the Peninsula Clarion Sundays edition on our News Page.   

Bears Melt Ice Dogs

Kenai River Brown Bears held the Fairbanks Ice Dogs scoreless for the final two periods as they win 3-1 Friday night in Soldotna.

 Brock Carlston opened the scoring with 4 minutes, 59 seconds remaining in the first period for the Ice Dogs

Kenai forward Brad Duwe tied the game with 3:05 left in the second period, and forward Dajon Mingo got the eventual game winner a shorthanded goal with 9:26 to go in the third period.

Doug Beck capped the Brown Bears scoring with 6:50 remaining in the game.

Fairbanks goalie Erick Cinotti made 33 saves.

Kenai River goalie Mike Martin stopped 34 shots to get the win. 

Come on out tonight to see the rivalry continue game time 7:30 pm.

Bears vs Ice Dogs

Alaska USA Federal Credit Union is one of the Brown Bears major sponsors and tonight is their night.

So come on out for the excitement of the game and watch these two teams from Alaska continue their interstate rivalry. There will be prizes and fun as the Fairbanks Ice Dogs come to town today to take on your Kenai River Brown Bears Game time is 7:30 pm tonight. Saturday nights game will start at 7:30 pm also. 

Wenatchee stifles Bears

Bears drop two hard fought mid week games with the Wenatchee Wild. They will have just one day to regroup before taking on the Fairbanks Ice Dogs for a two game set this week end. Friday and Saturday nights games start at 7:30 pm. Remember if you can't make the game live you can watch it live on the B2 network. Click Bears logo to go to the News page for the game story.

Bears split with Bobcats

Photo By M. Scott Moon

Russ Whited congratulates Josh Royston on his goal near the end of the third period Friday against the Bobcats during the Kenai River Brown Bears' first home game of the season at the Soldotna Sports Center. Click photo for complete story and game stats

Oliver David Named Interim Head Coach

Release for NAHL

October 9, 2009

Kenai River Brown Bears name Oliver David as interim Head Coach.

With the termination of the previous head coach earlier this week, the Brown Bears regain enthusiasim in elevating Oliver David to the position of interim Head Coach.

Coach Oliver David is in his first season as  a coach of the Brown Bears. Oliver joined the Brown Bears staff for the 2009-10 season after spending the past three seasons coaching with the L.A. Selects program.  While with the Selects, Oliver coached at the 14, 16, and 18 AAA levels, earning two state championships and was a USA Hockey National Championship Quarter-finalist in 2008 as an assistant coach at the Midget Major level (Buffalo, NY). 

Prior to joining the Selects, Oliver spent two seasons with the California Wave organization.  In 2006, Oliver helped guide the Wave to a California State Championship, Pacific District Championship, and USA Hockey National Championship as assistant coach at the 16 AAA level (Rochester, NY). Following the 2006 campaign, Oliver coached the Anaheim Jr. Ducks at the Midget Major level, again winning the California State title, and Pacific District title.  He also made a USA Hockey National quarterfinals appearance while with the Jr. Ducks in 2007 (Frasier, MI).

Oliver has worked extensively with USA Hockey as an evaluator for the Pacific District, and as a coach at the National Select Festivals each summer.  Most Recently, Oliver was named assistant coach of the USA Hockey Inline Men's national team, earning a silver medal in 2009 at the IIHF Inline World Championships, and will return as assistant coach for the IIHF Inline World Championships in 2010 being held in Sweden.

Oliver is excited about the new opportunities and returning to the Peninsula as coach of the Brown Bears, where he started his junior career playing with the Peninsula Chinooks in 1998-1999.  Along with his coaching duties he is committed to working with the local youth organization in establishing a developmental program for years to come.

GM Nate Kiel stated:  "Coach David appears to have the qualities and knowledge in line with the overall vision of the Kenai River Brown Bears, a program of the Kenai Peninsula Youth Foundation."

Bears Forming Cheer/Pep Squad

Kenai River Brown Bears Introduces the 1st Ever Cheer/Pep Squad 

New Date, Time and Place

Exciting News for the Brown Bear fans!  The Kenai River Brown Bears are forming a cheer/pep squad for the first time ever & we are looking for high school students that love hockey & love to cheer.  If you are interested contact Tonya @ 398-7875 or come to the tryouts on Thursday, October 15th @ 6 pm @ Kenai Central High School.

Bears Beat Wild on the Road

Bears Drop the Wild

Date: Oct 03, 2009

On the road sometimes it is hard to get wins. Thursday game against the Wenatchee Wild the top team in the West Division and the top team in the league hard work payed off with one of those wins.

Road Trip Continues

Bears are still on the road traveling today from Mason City, Iowa to Wenatchee, Washington for three games starting Thursday October 1 at 5:35 pm AST, October 3rd at 6:05 pm AST and the final game of the road trip will be on Sunday October 4th at 4:05 pm AST. The Brown Bears will be excited to get home and play in front of their home town fans. Games will start Friday October 9th at 7:30 pm and Saturday at the same time. Come on out and support the Kenai River Brown Bears

Season Starts Friday

Coach Quarters is excited about the start of the season. It would have been nice to open in our barn in front of our fans instead of going on a three week road trip. Which will begin Friday in Wasilla against the Alaska Avalanche and we know they will be ready for us.  We are going to meet them several times this season and every match should be a good one. These will be great warm ups for the NAHL Showcase in Blaine, Minnesota next week. With only seven returning players that include goalie Jimmy Hamby and defense Jake Musselman and Keagan Kiel along with forwards Joe Spencer, Brad Fusaro, Ryan Townsend and the Captain of this year's team Jed McGlasson we have had to do a lot of recruiting. A strong main camp along with our training camp we have had to make some tough decisions to put together a very competitive team.

Our team will have a little different presence on the ice this season. We still have good speed and skill but our size is a better mix which will help the physical part of our game. We also have a fresh new look behind the bench in Head Coach Marty Quarters and his Assistant Coach Oliver David who played for the Peninsula Chinooks in the 1998/1999 season. You can watch all of our games live on the B2 network. The Showcase games can be watched live go to the NAHL Showcase logo. For all of our other games click the NAHL logo on the bottom. Don't forget to mark your calendar for the Home Opener at the Soldotna Sports Center against the Bismarck Bobcats October 9th at 7:30 pm

Green v. White Game

BEARS NEED YOU

How would you like to be a part of BROWN BEAR HOCKEY?  Do you enjoy volunteering or want to receive an internship? This is the perfect way to get involved!!  Click on picture to see the ways to get rewarded for your time!! 

The Boys are back in town

The Kenai River Brown Bears Are Back!
This Saturday from 6-9pm @ the Soldotna Sports Center!
Join us for the 3rd Annual Meet the Bears Social and Green / White Game
We will have Pizza and Lots of Fun for fans of all ages! Only $5 admission!
Get your Autographs and Photos with Grizz and the Brown Bears
KPHA registration is taking place throughout the evening...sign up for Ice Hawk Hockey AND GET IN FREE!
Come meet the Kenai River Brown Bears and watch a fun evening of Green and White Hockey!
This Saturday 6-9pm @ the Soldotna Sports Center!

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Brown Bears hold first ever Golf Tournament

Brown Bear fans enjoyed a beautiful day at the 1st Annual Brown Bear Golf Tournament, held on Saturday at the Kenai Golf Course. For results go to the news section

Volunteers hard work shows

With the start of the season around the corner. The team being picked. The volunteers have been hard at work and are just about done with the new Kenai River Brown Bears locker room. We would like to thank all that have worked so hard on this project. Here is a picture to show the progress. More to come when completed. 

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