Category Archives: Junior
Talented Colorado, Utah standouts taken in 2025 junior hockey drafts
June 12th, 2025Starting in April with the NA3HL Draft and concluding in June with the two NAHL drafts, Colorado and Utah hockey players were selected in several junior hockey drafts this year. NA3HL Entry Draft – April 30 CO1st round, 10th overall – Parker Brinner, F, Regis Jesuit HS, El Paso Rhinos2nd round, 44th overall – Boone…
Two-year EHL captain, Denver native Coderre off to college hockey with NCAA D-III Rivier
June 11th, 2025Josh Coderre, a forward for the EHL’s Providence Capitals, has committed to NCAA Division III Rivier for the 2025-26 season. The ’04 out of Denver was a two-year captain for Providence. In his sophomore season, Coderre outperformed his prior season by seven points and added four goals in the team’s final four run. With 100…
Vail native Rudrud overcomes obstacles, utilizes EHL to garner NCAA D-III Rivier commitment
June 7th, 2025Mason Rudrud, a forward for the EHL’s Providence Capitals, has committed to NCAA Division III Rivier for the 2025-26 season. Rudrud, an ’04 out of Vail, spent two years with Providence. In his rookie season, he tallied 11 goals and 12 assists for 23 points in 46 games. Despite dealing with injury in the latter…
Fort Collins native Thompson takes next step, commits to NCAA D-III University of New England
May 31st, 2025The NAHL’s Minnesota Mallards have announced that defenseman Marek Thompson has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for the University of New England. The Fort Collins native will head to Maine in the fall to skate with the Nor’easters. “I’m super excited for the opportunity and I’ve heard nothing but great things about the…
Arvada native, former Grit star Poirier heading to Ivy League with commitment to NCAA D-I Brown
May 24th, 2025George Poirier spent the past two seasons with the NAHL’s Colorado Grit, developing his game to be ready for the college game. Recently, the Arvada native committed to NCAA Division I Brown, where he will join Grit teammate Sheldon Rioux. “I had been in contact with Brown University since the NAHL Top Prospects event and…
Denver native Andrus uses EHL as extra push to gain NCAA Division III commitment to Rivier
May 24th, 2025Brogan Andrus, a forward for the EHL’s Bridgewater Bandits, has committed to NCAA Division III Rivier for the 2025-26 season. The ’04 out of Denver spent two years with the Bandits at the EHL level. In his sophomore season, he tallied 12 goals and 10 assists in 44 games. This level of production more than…
NAHL’s Grit granted inactive status for upcoming 2025-26 season
May 24th, 2025The NAHL has announced that the Colorado Grit have been granted inactive status by the NAHL Board of Governors for the 2025-26 season. As a result, the team will not participate in league competition during the upcoming season. Inactive status indicates that the organization is pausing operations for one year but remains a member of…
Durango native Wentworth commits to NCAA D-III Dubuque as next step in hockey, academic careers
May 23rd, 2025The NAHL’s St. Cloud Norsemen have announced that forward Zak Wentworth has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Dubuque. Serving as a product of the ladder of development, the Durango native skated in the NA3HL for three seasons with the New Mexico Ice Wolves. His first taste of the NAHL happened last season…
LHA alum, Highlands Ranch native Watson chooses NCAA D-III Saint Mary’s as college landing spot
May 16th, 2025The NA3HL’s Minnesota Moose have announced that captain Reid Watson has committed to play NCAA D-III hockey for Saint Mary’s. Watson spent both seasons of his junior hockey career in the NA3HL, most recently with the first-year Moose program. A native of Highlands Ranch, he made a significant impact on the scoresheet, racking up 94…
Thunderbirds alum Hansen uses EHL development to pick up NCAA D-III commitment to UMass Dartmouth
April 24th, 2025Nick Hansen, a goaltender for the EHL’s Providence Capitals, has committed to NCAA Division III UMass Dartmouth. An 04’ out of Mesa, Ariz., Hansen spent three years in the EHL, the most recent being his best. In 2024-25, the Colorado Thunderbirds alum set career highs in wins (16), save percentage (.916), and minutes (1407). He…