Category Archives: Junior
Larkspur native, Tigers grad Fletemeyer takes next step with commitment to NCAA D-III Gustavus Adolphus
August 15th, 2023The NAHL’s Odessa Jackalopes have announced that forward Marc Fletemeyer has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Gustavus Adolphus College. Fletemeyer, 20, just completed his second and final season in the NAHL. The native of Larkspur started his NAHL career in 2021-22 with the Chippewa Steel, where he produced six points (two goals,…
Castle Pines native, LHA, Thunderbirds alum Branish uses EHL as pathway to NCAA D-II Franklin Pierce
August 7th, 2023TJ Branish, a two-year defenseman for the EHL’s New Jersey 87’s, has committed to NCAA Division II Franklin Pierce University for the upcoming 2023-24 season. The native of Castle Pines spent the past two seasons with the 87’s and over the course of 89 career regular-season and playoff games in the EHL, Branish compiled 27…
USPHL Premier, USPHL Elite 2023-24 regular season schedules released
August 3rd, 2023The United States Premier Hockey League has released its 2023-24 regular season schedule for the Premier and Elite Conferences, and these can be found online at USPHLPremier.com and USPHLElite.com. The USPHL Premier continues to operate from coast-to-coast – Seattle to San Diego, and from Maine to Florida – and in 25 of the 50 United States of…
Centennial’s Conn moving up hockey ladder, makes commitment to NCAA D-I New Hampshire
August 2nd, 2023Reid Conn has played junior hockey in the NAHL and USHL the past two seasons. After one more USHL campaign in 2023-24, the Centennial native will head to NCAA Division I hockey after recently committing to the University of New Hampshire. “I went on a visit (to New Hampshire) and it checked the boxes for…
Tigers alum Bloom decides on NCAA future with commitment to D-II Saint Michael’s
July 25th, 2023Tyler Bloom rounded out his game the past two seasons with the NA3HL’s Helena Bighorns, playing for his hometown team and wearing the ‘C’ during the 2022-23 campaign. This coming fall, the Colorado Springs Tigers alum will start his college career at NCAA Division II Saint Michael’s College, a school located in Colchester, Vt. “The…
USPHL’s National Collegiate Development Conference releases 2023-24 schedule
July 14th, 2023The Tier II National Collegiate Development Conference (NCDC) has released its 2023-24 schedule, which can be found online at www.usphlncdc.com. For the first time, NCDC teams will play over 50 league games extending into late March, with the playoffs ending with the Dineen Cup Championships in late April with an expanded format that includes best of five…
EHL, EHLP release 2023-24 regular-season schedules that include showcases, all-star events
July 6th, 2023The Eastern Hockey League (EHL) and Eastern Hockey League Premier (EHLP) have announced the regular-season schedules for the upcoming 2023-24 season. The 11th year of the EHL will kick-off on Thursday, Sept. 14 when the Boston Jr. Rangers take on the Seacoast Spartans in Tewksbury, Mass., and the Connecticut RoughRiders play host to the Connecticut…
Denver product, Thunderbirds, Flyers grad Klee sees NHL dreams get closer, chosen by San Jose in 2023 NHL Draft
July 5th, 2023David Klee spent the 2022-23 season playing his rookie season in the USHL for the Waterloo Black Hawks. That season saw NHL clubs take notice, with the San Jose Sharks being impressed enough to take the Denver native in the seventh round (196th overall) of the NHL Draft June 29 in Nashville. “I found out…
Tigers grad French finds success with NA3HL’s Bighorns, commits to NCAA D-III Wisconsin-Eau Claire
June 20th, 2023Earlier this offseason, Keaton French was named the NA3HL Goaltender of the Year. French recently added to his accolades by committing to NCAA Division III University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. “I actually reached out to Coach (Matt) Loen this past spring and he responded saying that they were possibly in the market for a goaltender,” explained…
Colorado products selected in 2023 junior hockey drafts
June 15th, 2023Over the past couple months, junior hockey leagues have held their annual drafts, selecting players from across the Rubber Hockey coverage areas in the process. Below, in bold, are the players chosen with Colorado and Utah connections. NA3HL Draft – April 19 1st round, 17th overall, Bryce Bethard, F, Rocky Mountain RoughRiders 18U AAA, Butte…