Cayden Joramo is taking his game to the Land of Enchantment.

The Highlands Ranch native recently signed an NAHL tender agreement with the New Mexico Ice Wolves.

“The opportunity arose with New Mexico with playing well,” Joramo said. “I started the year off strong and just kept to it, especially at big tournaments such as Tier 1 Elite and big in-state games. From there, it was the help of my coach and my game play which evidently helped me tender with New Mexico.

“New Mexico appeals to me as a top program in the NAHL. With their amazing facilities that are at their players’ expense to help their on- and off-ice abilities, to their great coaching staff and ownership, they are all about the players and the development of anyone who goes through their program. Choosing New Mexico was an easy decision as it felt like home. The NAHL is a fantastic league. They are a high competition league that will move their players on to that next level, whether it’s college at the NCAA Division I or Division III level to pro. It’s what helped make my decision to tender in the NAHL.”

Joramo said that the 2024-25 season with the Colorado Rampage 18U AAA team has been “extremely crucial towards my development.”

“Playing AA until I was 16, I was always told that I was a late bloomer,” Joramo said. “When I decided to take my next step in my career, there wasn’t a better place closer to home than the Colorado Rampage. With my first year at the Rampage for the ’23-24 season, I had a lot to learn and fast. Then coming back for my second year of 18s this year, I knew it was the right decision. The Rampage as a whole this season has really helped me through my journey as going through an MCL tear this season. They gave me every tool to come back stronger and better, which has really paid off with New Mexico and my journey.”

The game of hockey came naturally to Joramo, mainly because of his father.

“I started playing hockey at a super young age because of my dad,” said Joramo. “He grew up playing hockey in a small town and I wanted to follow in his footsteps. I am originally from Highlands Ranch, which meant there were plenty of rinks around. I started doing learn-to-plays at four years old and have never looked back.”

Once he started playing competitively, Joramo suited up for a number of organizations.

“I have played for my fair share of teams,” he said. “I initially started with the Littleton Hawks at four years old where I learned to skate. It wasn’t until I moved to Krivo at eight years old where I learned the fundamentals. Then I went and played for the Colorado Thunderbirds from when I was 11-13. A notable coach I had then was coach Dave Fromm. He taught me what it meant to be a hockey player. Unfortunately, he isn’t with us any more, but I won’t ever forget what he did for me and my journey. After I turned 14, I went back to Littleton. This was when I fell in love with the game and the journey of hockey. I played there with the same coach, Cole Fletcher, where we eventually won the 16U AA national championship. Coach Fletcher was and is such a big part of my career and life. He took me under his wing and helped me who I am today.

“Fast forward to now. I joined the Colorado Rampage where I have played for about two seasons now. This is where I have seen massive strides in my career as coach Brett Clark has helped me get to where I am today. Getting that pro coaching from someone who has played and coached in the NHL has truly made the difference. Those three coaches have truly shaped and molded me to be the hockey player who I am today.”

Moving forward, Joramo wants to keep hockey in his life for as long as possible.

“Short term, I would love to win the state championship for 18s this year and give it a run at districts,” sad Joramo. “Hoping to finish the year out strong and hopefully end up in New Mexico for the remainder of their season.

“Long term, I would love to have a great career, hoping to move onto the D-I level. I am striving for something in hockey later on in life. Would hope to get a degree while playing hockey in college and then start my life and the journey to starting a family.”

Photo/Sam Beveridge

— Matt Mackinder

(February 12, 2025)