Category Archives: Pro
Plandowski reaches milestone with Utah
February 26th, 2015What started out as a simple love for hockey, along with an interest in the medical field, has led Utah Grizzlies head athletic trainer Mike Plandowski to working more than 1,000 games at the pro level. Now in his eighth year with the ECHL club, Plandowski reached the milestone on Jan. 23, which was also…
Holmstrom enjoying steady pro career
January 25th, 2015Ben Holmstrom got some pretty straightforward instruction right before he took the opening faceoff in his NHL debut almost four years ago. “Win it,” Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger advised Holmstrom back on March 3, 2011 when Philly took on the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Colorado Springs product did just that. Holmstrom, a graduate of…
Taking Liberties With… Nick Holden
October 14th, 2014Nick Holden Defenseman, Colorado Avalanche Hometown: St. Albert, Alberta Last Amateur Team: Chilliwack Bruins (WHL) Age: 27 Colorado Rubber: What’s the best piece of advice you have for youth hockey players and parents? Nick Holden: Make sure you’re always having fun. Control what you can control; don’t worry about ice time or any outside factors….
Stuart a welcome addition on Avs’ blue line
October 6th, 2014By Mike Chambers As a top-two defenseman at age 34, Brad Stuart might not immediately seem like the solution to the Colorado Avalanche’s inefficiencies last season on the blue line. But his hometown speaks to Colorado fans as much as his hard-hitting résumé and respect from Avs players. He’s from Rocky Mountain House, a small…
Krushelnyski takes on pro game in Utah
October 6th, 2014By Matt Mackinder Alexander Krushelnyski may have a Stanley Cup-winning father, but now that he’s graduated college and advanced to the pro game, the younger Krushelnyski wants nothing more than to forge his own name with a championship. Having recently signed with the ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies, the 23-year-old forward from Bloomfield Hills, Mich., finished up…
Nelson retires nothing short of Eagles great
October 3rd, 2014The Colorado Eagles will have a major void to fill this season with the retirement of longtime captain Riley Nelson. Nelson, who played 11 seasons with the ECHL club, finished his playing career as the team’s all-time leader in practically every offensive category, including goals (303), assists (489) and points (792). He’s also the Eagles’…