Brown Bears sweep Ice Dogs, move into 3rd place

  The Kenai River Brown Bears earned a two-game sweep over the Fairbanks Ice Dogs with a 3-2 shootout victory Saturday at the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex in North American Hockey League action. “It’s huge,” said Kenai River forward Hayden Walters, who had a goal in the game. “We needed those points to stay in […]

Shaw Named New Head Coach as Brown Bears Announce Staff

The Kenai River Brown Bears of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) have announced the hiring of Taylor Shaw as the new Head Coach for the 2022-23 Season. Shaw becomes the eighth head coach in franchise history.   Shaw, a native of Sartell, MN  most recently served as the Interim Head Coach for the Brown […]

Brown Bears are coming Back to Alaska

PRESS RELEASE KENAI RIVER BROWN BEARS TO RETURN HOME TO SOLDOTNA ALASKA March 15, 2021 The Kenai River Brown Bears, proud members of the North American Hockey League, announced today that they plan to return to Alaska to play HOME games at the Soldotna Regional Sports Center for the remainder of the season. “We are […]

Brown Bears Announce Leadership

The Kenai River Brown Bears are proud to announce their core leadership group for the 2020-2021 season.   Leading the pack is La Crescent, MN native, Laudon Poellinger.  Joining him are his assistant captains, Adam Szubert (Tinley Park, IL), Ryan Reid (Anchorage, AK), and Max Helgeson (Anchorage, AK).   Laudon, who played the last three […]

Kenai River Brown Bears Players Golf Championship

Bird Homestead Golf Course Best Ball Scramble Saturday, September 19, 2020 Register by Friday the 18th $300.00 per team Late registration – Sataurday 10:00am Tee Off 11:00am, Team fee $350.00 Door prizes-Awards- Refreshment-Food-Great fun Team Name _______________  Contact Ph.# ________________ Player 1___________________  2___________________ 3___________________  4 Bid or blind draw Alumni    Sponsors your generous contribution […]

Brown Bears Announce New NAPHL Fall Program

Kenai River Brown Bears 18U AAA Program The Kenai River Brown Bears, a proud member of the North American Hockey League, are excited to offer the opportunity to participate in our U18 Fall Showcase developmental team.  Providing the opportunity for athletes to be trained by the Brown Bears coaches in on-ice practice sessions and through video […]

Brown Bears Announce Pacific Camp

The Kenai River Brown Bears have announced they will be hosting a Pacific Pre Draft Camp June 19 through June 21. The event will take place at McDonald Arena in Eagle River, Alaska. The cost of the camp is $275 and skaters can register here. GOALIE SPOTS ARE FULL Contact Head Coach Kevin Murdock for more […]

Brown Bears Add Two to Coaching Staff

The Kenai River Brown Bears, proud members of the North American Hockey League, announced today that they have added Matt Thompson and Josh Dubinsky to their coaching staff. Return of a Brown Bear  Former Brown Bear Matt Thompson returns to the Bears as an assistant coach.  Born and raised in Anchorage, AK, Matt played hockey […]

Brown Bears Begin Virtual Playoffs Tonight

The North American Hockey League (NAHL) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting and simulating the 2020 Robertson Cup Playoffs and Championship live on the NAHL TV YouTube channel beginning Wednesday, April 15th. Using an Xbox One and the EA Sports NHL video game, the NAHL staff constructed the rosters of the 16 […]

Preston Weeks Commits to Alaska-Anchorage

By Jeff Helminiak, Peninsula Clarion The Kenai River Brown Bears of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are pleased to announce that Top Prospects defenseman Preston Weeks has committed to play NCAA Division 1 hockey for the University of Alaska-Anchorage. Weeks, 21, recently completed his fifth season, which has all been spent with the Brown […]