Jordan Rodenberger
Reporter
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Jordan Rodenberger was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska where his love for sports flourished. After graduating with a Broadcast Journalism degree from the University of Alaska Anchorage, he returned to his hometown to report on the players, teams and activities of Interior Alaska.
West Valley's Dylan Glynn recorded a hat trick in the Wolfpack's 5-2 win over the Monroe Catholic Rams Thursday.
The Fairbanks Ice Dogs defeated the Austin Bruins 5-4 in their Marshall, Minnesota debut Thursday.
On a warm January morning, featuring a golden sunrise for a backdrop, the Alaska Dog Mushers Association (ADMA) returned to action Sunday with Preliminary Race #2 at Dog Mushers Hall.
Facing the defending national champions, UAF posted strong individual performances over the weekend's two-day match.
A new basketball classification system implemented by the Alaska School Activities Association will bump the Monroe Catholic boys and the Anchorage Christian Schools' boys and girls programs from Class 3A to Class 4A next year.
The UAF Nordic Ski program will travel 10 skiers to Midway, Utah for a weekend of competition, their first of the season.
Although there has yet to be competition for high school basketball, hockey or ski, the state championship events for these sports are in the works.
The Fairbanks Ice Dogs, winners of four of their last five games, take on the Bismarck Bobcats this weekend.
Hockey Week in Fairbanks, an annual celebration of the city’s most participated sport, announced the cancellation of the 2021 event earlier this week.
UAF announced the hiring of Dr. Peggy Keiper as the interim Athletic Director, while the administration launches a national search for a permanent, full-time AD.
Retired NASCAR Driver Kenny Wallace is schedule to race at "The northern most dirt track in the world" on June 25 and 26.
West Valley and Lathrop will compete in Division I, while North Pole, Hutchison, Monroe, Delta and Eielson will play in Division II.
In their first action in six weeks, the Ice Dogs didn't skip a beat, sweeping the Janesville Jets on the road.
The Run Into 2021 will technically be the first race of the New Year, starting at 12:00 a.m. January 1.
The Pro Class of the 2021 Iron Dog is scheduled take off from Big Lake February 13 with a field that is highlighted by defending champions Nick Olstad (4x) and Tyler Aklestad (2x).
UAF forward Max Newton has decided to transfer to Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts. With the new NCAA waiver, Newton will be eligible to compete for the Warriors this season.
Entering his 6th season, former Alaska Nanook Defenseman and Stanley Cup Champion Colton Parayko was named an Assistant Captain of the St. Louis Blues.
The Fairbanks Ice Dogs hope to return to the Big Dipper to make their Fairbanks-debut in mid-March.
Quarterback Jarren Littell and linebacker/tight end Keegan Laughlin took part in the Avery Strong Football Showcase.
The Dusk 2 Dawn running event, which commemorates the winter solstice, will take place virtually from Saturday through Monday.
The Fairbanks Skatepark Coalition received a $10,000 grant from The Skatepark Project, led by Tony Hawk.
Monroe Catholic senior Quinn McHenry is taking his talents at the next level to warm weather and strong competition, signing with Sonoma State University.
The Alaska Dog Mushers Association is meeting regularly in preparation of the upcoming season, which begins with Preliminary Race #1 on January 3.
UAF men's basketball head coach Greg Sparling and women's head coach Kerri Nakamoto shared their thoughts following the cancellation of their seasons.
In a press conference Friday, UAF administration made the decision to opt-out of the upcoming hockey and men's and women's basketball.
Former Monroe Catholic High School graduate Jeremiah Bailey is excelling in his senior season with Division I's Pacific University.
Will high school hockey be played at outdoor rinks? Will basketball players be required to wear masks? Officials shift their focus towards winter sports, most of which are set to begin when students return from break in January.
The Carlson Center has been home to University of Alaska hockey since its doors opened in 1990. Although the Nanooks will be skating at the Patty Ice Arena on campus this year, they hope to return to Interior, Alaska's largest facility for next season.
The NCAA has reduced the field size of Division II winter and spring championships by up to 25%.
Austin Ryman, who was born and raised in Fairbanks, gets to live out the dream of many youth hockey players in the area by competing for both the Ice Dogs and the Nanooks.
With a recent addition of snow and warmer-than-normal temperatures, powder heads in Interior, Alaska are ready to hit the slopes.
'Short’ is one way to describe the outdoor golf season in Fairbanks, Alaska. However, for nearly 20 years Play It Again Sports has offered the 18-hole experience all year round without having to lose the white golf ball in the white snow or fight the frigid temperatures.
Two of the main components necessary for ice fishing are, of course, ice and fish. Fairbanks-area lakes now have both, as the ice is thick enough and the waters are stocked with tens of thousands of fish.
November is typically the month where sports enthusiasts vote for the new class of the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame. However, the induction process is being pushed back this year due the COVID-19 pandemic.
UAF head coach Erik Largen has experienced every rank that the hockey town of Fairbanks, Alaska has to offer and wants to be a part of the hockey community as long as he can.
The Alaska Goldpanners announced the hiring of a pair of coaches and have an outline of their 2021 schedule.
The UAF men's and women's basketball seasons will consist of a 12-game, eight-week schedule with games to be played without fans.
The Cantwell, Alaska community celebrated Saturday as one of their own parlayed their athletic ability into a college education.
The Fairbanks Ice Dogs, who are being hosted by Marshall, Minnesota, have put a multi-week pause on their season following the Governor of Minnesota's Executive Order that ceases all youth and adult sporting activities for four weeks.
Fairbanks-native Ruthy Hebard leads Nesibe Aydin with 20.8 points per game and 12.6 rebounds so far this season.
Fairbanks-native Mike Dunlap has been named an assistant coach for the Milwaukee Bucks. Dunlap became the first Alaskan NBA Head Coach when he took over the Charlotte Bobcats in 2012-13 and has 40 years of coaching experience at the collegiate and NBA levels.
“At this time, we don’t see the ability to have fans attend our games,” said UAF Vice Chancellor of Athletics Keith Champagne. "It is something that we would like, but it is just not possible given the safety precautions and the safety measures we need to have in place.”
Each of the Mid Alaska schools had three members named to the All-Conference Team following the untimely conclusion of the high school volleyball season.
The Fairbanks Ice Dogs dropped both of their contests to the undefeated Aberdeen Wings and will look to bounce back against the Chippewa Steel this weekend.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks has opted-in to the upcoming men's and women's basketball seasons, while the University of Alaska Anchorage has decided not to participate in basketball or hockey this year altogether.
West Valley and Eclipse Soccer standout Aubrey Stacy officially signed her National Letter of Intent Wednesday to join Northern Arizona's Division I program.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District notified schools Thursday that all in-person student activities, including sports, have been postponed indefinitely, effectively ending multiple seasons.
With the Western Collegiate Hockey Association opening league play on the first day of 2021, the conference held Media Day ahead to preview the 2020-21 season.
The Alaska School Activities Association has turned their attention to the winter and spring seasons, with several sports seeing practice dates and state championship weekends outlined by ASAA, though all dates are tentative.
After placing 4th in the conference last season, the Nanooks are projected to finish 7th this year, according to the WCHA Preseason Media Poll.