Category Archives: Pro
New NHL contract sees Colorado Springs’ Carlo staying in Boston six more seasons
July 22nd, 2021Just three seasons after leaving the Colorado youth hockey ranks, Brandon Carlo found himself in the NHL. Now four years later, the 24-year-old Colorado Springs native will stay with the Boston Bruins for six more seasons after recently signing a six-year extension with the club. Carlo met with reporters over Zoom after signing the contract….
Morris re-ups with AHL’s IceHogs as Larkspur native looks to build off solid ’20-21 rookie season
July 1st, 2021Cale Morris appeared in just seven games with the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs this past season, but knows the best is yet to come as the 25-year-old Larkspur native has re-signed with the top Chicago Blackhawks affiliate for the 2021-22 season. In limited action, Morris went 2-3-0 with a 2.52 goals-against average and a .923 save…
Erie native, Carolina blueliner Slavin tabbed winner of 2021 Lady Byng Trophy for gentlemanly conduct
June 22nd, 2021Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin has won the Lady Byng Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL player voted to best combine sportsmanship, gentlemanly conduct and ability. Slavin, who led the Hurricanes this season with 22:59 of ice time per game, was assessed one minor penalty in 52 games, for delay of game/puck over glass, and often…
Avs falter in second round of NHL playoffs, vow to ‘get ready for another go at it’ in ’21-22
June 11th, 2021The Colorado Avalanche, despite winning the 2021 Presidents’ Trophy, bowed out in the second round of the NHL playoffs Thursday night after a 6-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6. “What’s going through my head right now is just disappointment,” Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said. “You see the look on our…
After strong year offensively, Eagles captain Tynan named 2020-21 AHL MVP
June 8th, 2021Colorado Eagles forward T.J. Tynan averaged better than a point per game with the Eagles this season, and the American Hockey League took notice. Last week, Tynan was voted the winner of the Les Cunningham Award as the AHL’s most valuable player for the 2020-21 season. The award was voted on by coaches, players and…
Hockey, business guru Petrovek bringing wealth of experience to AHL’s Eagles as team’s new president
June 3rd, 2021The AHL’s Colorado Eagles announced this week that Brian Petrovek has been hired to serve as president and alternate governor of the team. Petrovek most recently served as CEO and alternate governor for the AHL’s Stockton Heat from 2017-20. In addition, he has previously led the AHL’s Adirondack Flames (2014-15), Portland Pirates (2000-14) and Utica Devils…
Avalanche sweep aside Blues in four straight to open 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs
May 25th, 2021The Colorado Avalanche claimed the Presidents’ Trophy with the best record during the 2020-21 regular season in the NHL. And Colorado proved that accomplishment was no fluke, downing the St. Louis Blues in four straight games to open the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Avalanche picked up a 5-2 victory in Game 4 at the Enterprise…
Lakewood native, former Rampage, Thunderbirds standout Angeli tabbed ECHL Player of the Week
March 2nd, 2021Darik Angeli of the Kansas City Mavericks has been named the ECHL Player of the Week for Feb. 22-28. Angeli scored one goal, assisted on eight others and was a plus-5 in four games last week. The 30-year-old tallied three assists in a 4-3 overtime loss to Wichita on Tuesday, had a helper in a…
Longtime Eagles coach, GM Stewart calls it a career after 37 years in game of hockey
February 19th, 2021It was simply the right time for Chris Stewart. The Colorado Eagles president and general manager officially announced his retirement last week after nearly 20 years with the organization and 37 years overall in hockey coaching and management. Stewart was the Eagles’ first head coach (2003-08) in team history, leading the Eagles to two Central…
Eagles team founder, former Denver coach Backstrom passes away at 83
February 11th, 2021Colorado Eagles team founder Ralph Backstrom passed away Feb. 7, 2021 at the age of 83. Backstrom founded the Eagles in 2002 and served as team president from 2003-07. He played on six Stanley Cup-winning teams with the Montreal Canadiens and was a fifteen-year coach at the NCAA and professional level. Backstrom was elected to…