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Durango native Brock heading back to home state with MSU Denver commitment

July 15th, 2026

The NA3HL’s New Mexico Ice Wolves have announced that goaltender Evan Brock has committed to play ACHA Division II college hockey for Metropolitan State University in Denver. The Durango native played in two games for the Ice Wolves during the 2025-26 season, winning both. “We’re excited to see Evan get this opportunity to continue his hockey…

Annual EHL Combine Series gives teams opportunities to find next wave of talent

July 10th, 2026

The Eastern Hockey League sets aside multiple weekends each spring for teams to check out players that can potentially play in the junior hockey league for the upcoming season. And the EHL Combine Series has delivered the past few seasons as many players that have showcased their talents have found their way onto EHL and…

Thornton product Jackson continuing career with ACHA commitment to North Dakota State

July 9th, 2026

The NA3HL’s Willmar WarHawks have announced that forward Max Jackson has committed to play ACHA Division II college hockey for North Dakota State University. Jackson spent two seasons with the WarHawks and recorded 43 points (14 goals, 29 assists) across 47 games this season. In February 2026, Jackson was selected to compete in the Top…

Rampage alum, Colorado Springs native Lindsey off to ACHA hockey ranks with Arizona State commitment

July 5th, 2026

The NA3HL’s Helena Bighorns have announced that defenseman Garrett Lindsey has committed to play ACHA Division II college hockey for Arizona State University. The Colorado Springs native spent two seasons with the Bighorns, collecting six goals and 22 assists for 28 points in 72 regular-season games, adding one assists in 13 playoff games. “Garrett was…

‘Such a surreal and humbling experience’ as Englewood native Wilfley drafted by New Jersey

July 3rd, 2026

Luke Wilfley sat watching the 2026 NHL Draft last weekend hoping to see players he had played with and against see their NHL dreams get closer. He never thought he would be one of the 224 names called. “I was watching the draft with my family, not expecting anything,” said Wilfley, an Englewood native. “I…

New NAHL team branded Pueblo Peppers as team eyes ‘an exciting new chapter of hockey’

July 2nd, 2026

The new junior hockey franchise in Pueblo, formerly the NCDC’s Pueblo Bulls, has been reintroduced as the Pueblo Peppers, a team that will play in the NAHL starting with the 2026-27 season. A statement from the Pueblo Peppers: We are excited to officially unveil our new team name, identity, and brand: the Pueblo Peppers. This rebrand…

Showcase Series part of growing exposure initiatives for EHL, EHLP in 2026-27

June 22nd, 2026

As the Eastern Hockey League continues to thrive and succeed in player development and advancement on a yearly basis, part of that process is the league’s annual Showcase Series, events where some or all teams in the EHL and EHLP come together under one roof and play regular-season games in front of scouts and decision-makers…

RoughRiders alum, Denver native O’Connor heading to Montana for college hockey career

June 18th, 2026

The NA3HL’s West Bend Power have announced that forward Quinn O’Connor has committed to play ACHA Division II college hockey for the University of Montana. This past season, the Denver native showed a tremendous amount of improvement and development offensively from his first season in the league. For the Power in the 2025-26 season, O’Connor…

Utilizing EHL development track, Rampage grad, Franktown native Dell commits to NCAA D-III St. Joseph

June 13th, 2026

Thomas Dell, a defenseman for the EHL’s Providence Capitals, has committed to NCAA Division III St. Joseph for the 2026-27 season. Dell, an ‘05 out of Franktown, joined the Capitals midseason for his age-out campaign. In 24 games, he recorded five goals and nine assists. Dell played games across three total seasons in the EHL,…

NAHL forms new Mountain Division, adds former NCDC teams from Colorado, Utah

June 13th, 2026

The NAHL has announced that its Board of Governors has approved the membership applications for five new teams located in Montana, Colorado, Utah, and Idaho. The five teams, formerly in the NCDC, will play in the newly formed Mountain Division starting in the 2026-27 season. Starting in Montana, the Billings Cattle Punchers will return junior…

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