Category Archives: Pro
Eagles knock off Coachella Valley, earn first trip to AHL’s Western Conference Finals
May 20th, 2026The Colorado Eagles have advanced to the AHL’s Western Conference Finals for the first time following a 3-2 win over Coachella Valley at Blue Arena on Wednesday night. The Eagles eliminated the Firebirds three games to one, and will face the Chicago Wolves for the right to play for the Calder Cup. Bryan Yoon, Tristen…
Denver native O’Brien takes home ECHL Player of the Week accolades
April 1st, 2026Jack O’Brien of the Atlanta Gladiators is the ECHL Player of the Week for March 23-29. O’Brien scored five goals and added an assist for six points in three games last week. The 22-year-old scored the game-winning goal in a 3-1 win against the Orlando Solar Bears on Thursday, had two goals and an assist in a 3-1…
New Mexico Goatheads named Avalanche ECHL affiliate, starting with 2026-27 season
February 21st, 2026The NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, in conjunction with the ECHL and the AHL’s Colorado Eagles, announced today that the New Mexico Goatheads will serve as the Avalanche’s ECHL affiliate, beginning with the 2026-27 season. The teams agreed on a multi-year agreement. The Goatheads are an expansion franchise and will play at the Rio Rancho Events Center…
AHL’s Eagles promote Weiss from video coach to assistant coach, will contribute to ‘team’s success in the future’
January 20th, 2026The NHL’s Colorado Avalanche has announced that the organization has promoted Kim Weiss to assistant coach of the organization’s AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. She joins Seattle Kraken assistant Jessica Campbell as the only women in the NHL or AHL to have an assistant coach title in a full-time role. Weiss, 36, was hired as the Eagles video…
Windsor native Devine finding footing in pro game with SPHL’s Rivermen, garners monthly league honors
January 11th, 2026The SPHL has announced that Peoria Rivermen forward Garrett Devine has been named December’s Player of the Month. Devine, a native of Windsor, had an electric month of production for the Rivermen in December. In 11 games, Devine notched an impressive seven goals and contributed eight assists for 15 total points and finished with a…
Colorado connections Slavin, Jones, Swayman chosen for 2026 U.S. Men’s Olympic Team
January 4th, 2026The roster for the 2026 U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Team was announced Friday by USA Hockey live on NBC’s TODAY Show. Among the 25 players named were three players with Colorado connections – Erie native and defenseman Jaccob Slavin (Carolina Hurricanes), defenseman Seth Jones (Florida Panthers) and goaltender Jeremy Swayman (Boston Bruins). Slavin played back…
AHL’s Eagles reach agreement on 40-year lease for new 8,600-seat arena in Greeley
September 20th, 2025The AHL’s Colorado Eagles have officially reached an agreement with the city of Greeley on the principal terms of a 40-year lease at a new arena within the Cascadia development. The agreement will see the Eagles take to the ice for the first time in Greeley when the AHL kicks off the 2028-29 season, with…