Category Archives: NHL Pro
EHL, EHLP stage successful early-season Ice Breaker Showcase in Walpole, Mass.
October 6th, 2026All 28 teams, 16 in the EHL and 12 in the EHLP, met up for the first time the very first weekend in October. Helping to kick off the new season, the annual Ice Breaker Showcase took place at the Cadillac of Norwood Ice Arena in Walpole, Mass. Every team played at least three games…
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Team Colorado AAA alum, Breckenridge native Bellissimo gloves weekly ECAC Hockey honors
October 6th, 2026The ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Week is RPI freshman Sadie Bellissimo. The Breckenridge native put on an impressive display in net in her second career start against then-No. 5 Northeastern on October 2 as she made 41 saves with one goal against for a .970 save percentage, sending RPI into overtime, where she secured…
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Thunderbirds, Okanagan invited to USA Hockey Development League starting in ’27-28
October 6th, 2026USA Hockey announced today the programs invited to be a part of the USA Hockey Development League, which will begin play in 2027-28. “The DL is the next evolution of player development in the United States, and we are thrilled to provide another pathway for players to reach the USHL, NAHL, college hockey and the…
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Timing is everything as Denver native Orr finds late NCAA D-I opportunity at Ferris State
October 4th, 2026For Briggs Orr, it was better late than never. After the Denver native finished the 2025-26 season with the NAHL’s Aberdeen Wings, he looked at his NCAA options for the 2026-27 season and decided to commit to NCAA Division III University of New England. Then the phone rang, and when Orr answered, he realized a…
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Avalanche extends Bednar, ‘the best coach for this group,’ through 2030-31 season
October 1st, 2026The Colorado Avalanche has announced that the team has agreed to terms with head coach Jared Bednar on a four-year contract extension through the 2030-31 season. Bednar, 54, is entering in his 11th season as head coach of the Avalanche. He is the winningest coach in Avalanche/Nordiques franchise history with a 445-262-75 (.617) record in 782 regular-season…
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Longtime Air Force coach Serratore retiring after ’26-27 season; Doyle announced as next coach
October 1st, 2026Air Force head coach Frank Serratore has announced that the upcoming 2026-27 season will be his final year. For the 2027-28 season, current associate head coach Joe Doyle will take over as head coach for the Falcons. “Coach Frank Serratore has left an indelible mark on Air Force Hockey and the national hockey community as…
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Cebrian named DU team captain as Denver native ‘has earned this honor’ for Pioneers
September 23rd, 2026Denver has announced that senior forward Kieran Cebrian has been named the 97th captain in Pioneers history. Joining Cebrian in the Pioneers’ 2026-27 leadership group are fellow seniors Cale Ashcroft and Sam Harris, junior Jake Fisher and sophomore Kyle Chyzowski. “I am excited to announce our leadership group for the 2026-27 season, with Kieran Cebrian serving as our…
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