Category Archives: Junior
For Parker native, Arapahoe grad Mitchell, USPHL journey one of growth, development
January 19th, 2025Ryan Mitchell made the decision last season to further his junior hockey career in the USPHL. The Parker native has now played for three teams in three states and said he wouldn’t trade the experience for anything. Last season, Mitchell started with the Decatur (Ill.) Blaze before joining the new Colorado Fighting Elk at the…
Grit blueliner Pavlowich staying in Colorado after junior hockey, commits to NCAA D-I Air Force
January 15th, 2025In his first season with the NAHL’s Colorado Grit, defenseman Carson Pavlowich has elevated his game and attracted the eyes of college hockey coaches. This past week, the Proctor, Minn., native committed to play NCAA Division I hockey at the Air Force Academy (Atlantic Hockey America). “I am very excited and honored to announce my…
Thunderbirds product, Castle Rock native Hinton coming home with NCAA D-I Air Force commitment
January 14th, 2025After a stint in Maryland, Castle Rock native Trey Hinton is coming home. Hinton, playing this season for the NAHL’s Maryland Black Bears, recently committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for the Air Force Academy (Atlantic Hockey America). “I would like to thank everyone at the MBB family for their support to start the…
Second-year Grit netminder Erickson makes NCAA D-I commitment, decides on Bentley
January 14th, 2025It’s onward and upward for the Colorado Grit’s Jack Erickson. Erickson, a native of White Bear Lake, Minn., is playing his second season with the Grit and recently committed to NCAA Division I Bentley (Atlantic Hockey America). “I am so thankful for the opportunities and experiences I got playing for the Grit,” said Erickson. “I…
Wheat Ridge native, Arvada, Thunderbirds alum, DU commit Boettiger nabs weekly USHL award
January 14th, 2025The USHL has announced that USA Hockey NTDP netminder Harrison Boettiger is the USHL Goalie of the Week Boettiger made 27 saves on 29 shots for the NTDP (U18) in its 4-2 win vs. Tri-City on Friday. The Wheat Ridge native then earned his second win of the weekend with 27 stops in a 7-5…
Fort Collins native, Jaguars alum, Elk standout Wilson gets USPHL monthly award
January 10th, 2025The USPHL has announced that Colorado Fighting Elk forward Braden Wilson is the Northwest Premier Forward of the Month. Wilson (‘06/Fort Collins) joined the Fighting Elk from the Bellingham Blazers during the month of October and has been a great addition for the first-year Colorado squad. In 16 games with Colorado, he has 10 points,…
Jaguars, Thunderbirds alum Forgrave picks up weekly accolades from NA3HL
January 7th, 2025The NA3HL has announced that Austin Ice Bats forward Tommy Forgrave is the South Division Star of the Week. A first-year Ice Bats forward, Forgrave extended his point streak to eight games, accumulating five points over three games against the El Paso Rhinos. The Palm Springs, Calif., native started the series with a two-goal performance,…
Bulls defenseman Hofer showing well in NCDC, taking next step with NCAA D-III Concordia commitment
January 5th, 2025It’s onward and upward for Pueblo Bulls defenseman Will Hofer. Recently, the Fargo, N.D., native announced his commitment to play for NCAA Division III Concordia College, a school located in Moorhead, Minn. Hofer has played 80 games in a Bulls jersey while amassing 17 points (three goals, 14 assists) in a season and a half…
Spot with NCDC’s Bulls has Denver native Friedman sharpening goaltending game close to home
December 24th, 2024Noel Friedman said the start of the 2024-25 season “has been pretty crazy for me.” With things simmering down a bit, the Denver native is focusing on rounding out his game between the pipes with the NCDC’s Pueblo Bulls. “I originally was planning on being at Pueblo, but then I got drafted by a different…
Fort Collins native, Fighting Elk blueliner Wilson picks up weekly USPHL accolades
December 23rd, 2024The USPHL has announced that Colorado Fighting Elk blueliner Braden Wilson is the Northwest Premier Division Defenseman of the Week. Wilson (‘06/Fort Collins) registered four goals and two assists with the Fighting Elk, adding to his point tally of 13. The blueliner is playing in his first Premier season, with 24 games played so far….