Buser is a four-time Iditarod champion (1992, 1994, 1997, 2002) and has completed 35 consecutive Iditarods and 37 total.
During his three varsity seasons, the 6-foot-3, 190-pound defender led the Wolfpack to a 44-7-3 combined record, including 30 shutouts. Offensively, he contributed eight goals and passed for 19 assists in his prep career.
Caruso, 20, joined the Ice Dogs in February, following two short stints with the St. Cloud Blizzard and Johnstown Tomahawks, to help take over for injured goalie Austin Ryman.
The power forward graduated from West Valley High School in 2016 before playing four years at the University of Oregon under the tutelage of Ducks head coach Kelly Graves and alongside this year’s No. 1 and 2 picks, Sabrina Ionescu and Satou Sabally.
The award comes with a $2,000 cash prize and trophy, which will be presented to Pappas at a later date.
Delta Junction senior Hailey Williams and West Valley senior Kendall Kramer were among the group of youth athletes nominated Tuesday for the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame’s 2020 Pride of Alaska awards.
Panama and Olo both played on the offensive line for the Malemutes since their sophomore season, Panama at tackle and Olo at center and guard.
The power forward graduated from West Valley in 2016 before playing four years at the University of Oregon.
The total includes $485,314 to the mushers who placed first through 20th, a trifecta prize money of $1,120 and $1,049 each for the mushers who placed 21st through 34th place.
Next year Hrinko will be racing the 200-yard butterfly for the California Lutheran Regals, an NCAA Division III program, and she’ll have the added bonus of swimming in an outdoor pool.
During his three varsity seasons, the 6-foot-3, 190-pound defender led the Wolfpack to a 44-7-3 combined record, including 30 shutouts. Offensively, he contributed eight goals and passed for 19 assists in his prep career.
Caruso, 20, joined the Ice Dogs in February, following two short stints with the St. Cloud Blizzard and Johnstown Tomahawks, to help take over for injured goalie Austin Ryman.
