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Commitment to NCAA D-III Norwich one of value, culture for Castle Pines native Nelson

March 24th, 2024

Sophia Nelson has used her strong 2023-24 season with the Team Colorado AAA program into a college commitment to NCAA Division III Norwich. The Cadets play in the New England Hockey Conference, with the school itself located in Northfield, Vt. “The opportunity to commit to Norwich arose towards the end of February,” explained Nelson. “Coach…

Broomfield native, Team Colorado AAA standout Bouthillette finds right fit with NCAA D-III WNE commitment

March 24th, 2024

Alana Bouthillette excels on and off the ice, which is why the Broomfield native’s recent commitment to NCAA Division III Western New England checked all the boxes. WNE is a Commonwealth Coast Conference school located in Springfield, Mass., about 90 miles southwest of Boston. “I first met Coach (Katie) Zimmerman at the Haverhill NA Elite…

Colorado College star, Aspen native Mbereko tabbed NCHC Goaltender of the Year for ’23-24

March 24th, 2024

Colorado College sophomore Kaidan Mbereko was voted the unanimous NCHC Goaltender of the Year, after also being a unanimous First-Team All-NCHC selection this year. In conference play, the Aspen native led the NCHC with both a 2.15 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage in 24 starts. He also posted a record of 14-8-2 in…

Strong final season at NCAA D-I Minnesota State leads to Lafayette native Morton signing NHL deal with Flames

March 23rd, 2024

After a dominant final season with NCAA Division I Minnesota State, Lafayette native Sam Morton has signed with the NHL’s Calgary Flames. Morton’s contract will begin with the 2024-25 season. He will be joining the Calgary Wranglers on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign. “It’s unbelievable,” Morton told CalgaryFlames.com. “Since you…

Colorado Springs native, Catamounts, Doherty alum Bogan developing game with NA3HL’s Bighorns

March 17th, 2024

When Garrett Bogan wrapped up his high school season in 2021 playing for Doherty, he wondered if he would have a chance to play junior hockey and continue to develop his game. In short, that answer became a resounding “yes” over the summer of 2021. “I went to the Colorado Springs Tigers ID camp and…

Illinois native, Team Colorado AAA star Schmidt heading home in ’24-25 with commitment to NCAA D-III Aurora

March 2nd, 2024

Keilana Schmidt is following in the footsteps of her older sister Samira. Both have played for the Team Colorado AAA program and next season, they’ll be teammates again at NCAA Division III Aurora University. My sister is a freshman at AU and that sparked my interest in attending there,” said Schmidt. “My coach Karen Rickard…

Team Colorado AAA standout Mullin decides on future, commits to NCAA Division III Marian

March 2nd, 2024

When looking at college hockey programs for next season, NCAA Division III Marian University had it all for Summer Mullin. The Colorado Springs resident recently committed to the Fond du Lac, Wis., school for the 2024-25 season. She’ll join another Colorado native, Aurora’s Samantha Brennan, with the Sabres next season. “In my recruitment process, Marian…

Denver native, Thunderbirds alum Michaud earns weekly USHL accolades

February 28th, 2024

Madison Capitols blueliner Charlie Michaud has been named the USHL Defenseman of the Week. A 2006-born Denver native and Miami commit, Michaud posted three assists in three games last week for Madison, which went 2-1-0 over that stretch. Michaud assisted on a goal by Andrew Kuzma in last Saturday’s 3-2 win over Dubuque, and then…

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