Category Archives: Pro
Colorado youth hockey grad, Littleton native Sargent signs with FPHL’s Bobcats for ’26-27
August 27th, 2026The FPHL’s Blue Ridge Bobcats have announced that defenseman Nolan Sargent, acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Fresno Falcons, has officially signed with the team for the 2026-27 season. “I’m really excited and can’t wait to join this group of guys,” said Sargent. “I look forward to competing hard every night and contributing to bringing…
Thunderbirds alum, Denver native Foote signs NHL deal with Philadelphia
August 21st, 2026The NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to terms with forward Nolan Foote on a one-year, two-way contract. A Colorado Thunderbirds grad, the 25-year-old Foote skated in 54 regular-season games with the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers in 2025-26, recording 14 goals and 18 assists for 32 points. He also notched one goal and one assist in three Calder…
AHL’s Wolves re-sign captain, Erie native Slavin to two-year contract
August 21st, 2026The AHL’s Chicago Wolves have re-signed captain Josiah Slavin to a two-year contract. Slavin enters his sixth professional season and third with the Wolves after helping Chicago reach the Calder Cup Finals in 2025-26. The winger recorded six goals and 19 assists for 25 points in 69 regular-season games before adding three goals and four assists…
Two more years with AHL’s Reign on tap for Westminster native, Colorado College grad Millar
August 3rd, 2026The AHL’s Ontario Reign has announced that defenseman Jack Millar has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the club through the 2027-28 season. Millar, 25, just completed his second professional season with the Reign, recording nine points (two goals, seven assists) in 40 games while finishing tied for second with a plus-18 rating. He also appeared in five…
Colorado College grad, Aspen native Mbereko re-signs for ’26-27 with ECHL’s Cyclones
August 1st, 2026The ECHL’s Cincinnati Cyclones have announced that goaltender Kaidan Mbereko has re-signed with the team for the 2026-27 season. Mbereko will skate in his first full professional season after signing with the Cyclones at the conclusion of his collegiate career. The Aspen native appeared in four contests last season for the Cyclones and recorded a 3.19…
Thunderbirds, Colorado College alum Olofsson returning for another season with AHL’s Firebirds in 2026-27
July 31st, 2026The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced today that the team has signed defenseman Gustav Olofsson to a one-year AHL contract. Olofsson, 31, returns to the Firebirds after appearing in 48 games during the 2025-26 season, recording 32 points (four goals, 28 assists) and led all Coachella Valley skaters in plus-minus with a plus-28 rating. The Borås, Sweden, native…
Arvada, Boulder, Thunderbirds alum, Arvada native Poulsen re-signs with ECHL’s Oilers for ’26-27
July 23rd, 2026The ECHL’s Tulsa Oilers have announced the re-signing of veteran forward Tyler Poulsen for the 2026-27 season. Poulsen, 33, returns to the Oilers roster having played 240 games, compiling 143 points (63 goals, 80 assists) over five seasons in Tulsa. The Arvada native recorded his career highs in goals, points, assists and penalty minutes during his multi-season…
Memorial Cup-winning coach Ahokas tabbed new bench boss for AHL’s Eagles
July 19th, 2026The Colorado Avalanche have hired Jussi Ahokas as head coach of their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Ahokas joins the Eagles after three seasons as head coach of the Ontario Hockey League’s Kitchener Rangers, a tenure that culminated in a Memorial Cup championship in 2025-26. Ahokas was also named the OHL’s coach of the year in 2024-25….