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Erie native, former CC, Thunderbirds, Jaguars, LHA standout Slavin lifts Stanley Cup with Hurricanes

June 17th, 2026

Former Colorado College and current Carolina defenseman Jaccob Slavin made history Sunday night when the Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. Slavin, who collected the primary assist on Carolina’s first goal in the series-clinching victory, is just the fifth former Tiger to win a Stanley Cup,…

Eagles assistant coach Weiss chosen as first head coach of PWHL Las Vegas franchise

June 16th, 2026

Colorado Eagles assistant coach Kim Weiss has accepted the position as head coach of the PWHL’s new expansion team in Las Vegas. Weiss has spent the past two seasons with the Eagles and is just the second woman in AHL history to serve as an assistant coach in a full-time role. “It’s an honor to become a…

Avalanche GM MacFarland leaves for same post with Nashville, Sakic named replacement

June 5th, 2026

The NHL’s Colorado Avalanche have a new, yet familiar face as general manager. Joe Sakic has taken over after Chris MacFarland was hired this week as GM of the Nashville Predators. “We would like to thank Chris for all he did for the Avalanche organization,” said Kroenke Sports & Entertainment vice chairman Josh Kroenke. “Chris…

Eagles knock off Coachella Valley, earn first trip to AHL’s Western Conference Finals

May 20th, 2026

The 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, 2026

Jack 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, 2026

The 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, 2026

The 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, 2026

The 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, 2026

The 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, 2025

The 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…

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