Category Archives: Junior
Englewood native, Thunderbirds, LHA, Kent Denver alum Zimmerman commits to NCAA D-III Hamilton
July 25th, 2022The NAHL’s Lone Star Brahmas have announced that forward Ben Zimmerman has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Hamilton College. The 20-year-old Zimmerman just completed his first season of junior hockey in the NAHL. The Englewood native appeared in 12 regular-season games during the 2021-22 season and recorded six points (one goal, five…
Rampage graduate Rapalje makes history with NCAA Division I commitment to Stonehill
July 18th, 2022After a three-year junior hockey career, Colorado Rampage alum Carter Rapalje is off to play NCAA Division I hockey this fall at Stonehill College. Stonehill will compete as an NCAA Division I independent program in 2022-23, their first at the Division I level. “There are a lot of things about Stonehill that have me excited…
Wrapping up pair of seasons with USPHL’s Jets, Thunderbirds grad Grongstad moving up to NCAA D-III Worcester State
July 7th, 2022Anders Grongstad came to the Metro Jets during the 2020-21 season and quickly found a spot on the top forward lines. He returned for the 2021-22 season and after averaging about a point and a half per game, had NCAA schools itching to get him on to their roster for 2022-23. Earlier this offseason, Grongstad…
After pair of USPHL seasons with Chicago, Lakewood’s Young off to Trine for college hockey
June 28th, 2022Ian Young moved to Chicago prior to the 2020-21 season to play for the USPHL’s Chicago Cougars. Two years later, the Lakewood native is on the move again, heading to Angola, Ind., to play college hockey for Trine University. Young, a goaltender, said it was all about connections and word of mouth in getting acclimated…
USPHL’s NCDC expands west in 2023-24 with creation of new Western Division
June 28th, 2022The United States Premier Hockey League is pleased to announce that the National Collegiate Development Conference, its Tuition-Free Tier-II Junior Division, will welcome six new members for the 2023-24 season, expanding to a national footprint by adding the Utah Outliers, Ogden Mustangs, Pueblo Bulls, Provo Predators (formerly the Provo Riverblades), Northern Colorado Eagles and Idaho…
After stellar junior career, Falcon native, Tigers alum Buchholz off to NCAA D-III Buffalo State
June 23rd, 2022Eric Buchholz joined the NA3HL’s Helena Bighorns this year to finish out his junior hockey career with a slew of his former Colorado Springs Tigers teammates. After helping the Bighorns to the Fraser Cup national tournament, the Falcon native used his strong 2021-22 season to advance his game to the college level, recently committing to…
Pair of Colorado products selected during 2022 NAHL Entry Draft
June 15th, 2022The NAHL held its annual entry draft June 15 as member teams selected players to bolster rosters for the 2022-23 season. A pair of Colorado players were taken by NAHL clubs. 2nd round (31st overall) – Colby Browne (Highlands Ranch), F, Bismarck Bobcats 6th round (154th overall) – Devin Nabozny (Colorado Springs), D, Wisconsin Windigo…
Colorado players, connections selected during 2022 NCDC Entry Draft
June 9th, 2022The USPHL held its annual NCDC Entry Draft last month as member teams selected players from the 2005 and 2006 birth years. Several Colorado players and those with ties to the state were taken by NCDC clubs. 4th round – Quinn Metzger (Lone Tree), F, Northern Cyclones 19th round – Kolby Gapter (Arvada), D, Rockets…
Colorado players selected in two-phase USHL draft process during 2022 event
June 9th, 2022The USHL held its two-day draft in early May, having its teams select 2006 birth years in Phase I and all other eligible birth years (2002-2006) in Phase II. Many Colorado players and those with ties to the state were taken by USHL clubs. PHASE I 2nd round, 20th overall – Grant Young (Boulder), F,…
Colorado quartet taken in 2022 WHL U.S. Prospects Draft
June 9th, 2022Last month, the WHL held its two-day draft, starting with the 2022 U.S. Prospects Draft and wrapping with the 2022 WHL Prospects Draft. Four Colorado natives were selected by WHL teams in the U.S. draft. 1st round, 4th overall – Harrison Boettiger (Wheatridge), G, Lethbridge Hurricanes 1st round, 14th overall – Jeremiah Roberts (Monument), D,…