Matt Carle Wins The Hobey Baker Award

By April 2006, Matt Carle’s rink resume already overflowed with accomplishment. The Anchorage native had won two national championships at the University of Denver. He was a two-time All-American and had led the nation’s defensemen in scoring. He had been voted the...

John Brown

Ketchikan’s King. For four years at Ketchikan High School, John Brown dominated action under the basket with legendary skill and was widely recognized as the top basketball player in Alaska in the 1960’s.  He led the Kings to four straight state...

Mario Chalmers

Just win, baby.  That’s Mario Chalmers. Of all the basketball players from Alaska, nobody has achieved more success than the 6-foot-2 point guard from Anchorage.  He is the only Alaskan to win championships in high school, college and the pros, and he’s...

Scott Gomez

Before Scott Gomez even hit his teenage years, the buzz began building in Anchorage’s hockey community. This kid is a special one, went the chorus from the puck prophets. He could be The One. Gomez did not disappoint — he is unquestionably Alaska’s greatest...