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Rampage alum Pai sets future path, commits to NCAA Division III St. Olaf

May 27th, 2026

The NAHL’s New Mexico Ice Wolves have announced that forward Nayan Pai has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for St. Olaf College (MIAC). The California native and Colorado Rampage alum will join the Oles in Northfield, Minn., this fall. Pai, an ‘05 skater, laced up in 51 games during the regular season for the…

Greenwood Village native, T-Birds, LHA alum Caby chooses NCAA D-III Wilkes for next career stop

May 25th, 2026

After spending his junior hockey days out east, Cooper Caby will stay out there for his college career after recently committing to NCAA Division III Wilkes. Wilkes is located in Wilkes-Barre, Penn. “The opportunity to commit to Wilkes University came through my advisor, Austin Luxford,” said Caby, a Greenwood Villege native. “He reached out and…

On heels of national championship, Okanagan star, Denver native Mote signs with USHL’s Steel

May 20th, 2026

Kaden Mote hit the pinnacle of youth hockey this spring, winning a USA Hockey 16U Tier I national championship with Okanagan Hockey Colorado. Next season, the Denver native will play for the USHL’s Chicago Steel after recently signing with the club. “The opportunity came through conversations with the Chicago staff over time,” said Mote. “They…

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…

Castle Rock native, LHA, Rampage, Tigers alum Jimenez commits to NCAA D-III Arcadia

May 16th, 2026

The NA3HL’s Austin Ice Bats have announced that defenseman Dylan Jimenez has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Arcadia University. Jimenez, a native of Castle Rock, has dominated on the blue line for the Ice Bats and Helena Bighorns over the past two seasons. The 6-foot-6 defenseman appeared in 26 games for Helena…

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May 15th, 2026

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Colorado quartet selected in annual WHL Prospects Draft

May 8th, 2026

The WHL held its annual draft this week, with several Colorado natives being selected in the two-day event. WHL Prospects Draft – May 6-7, 20263rd round, 65th overall – Spencer Wilmot (Littleton), F, Vancouver Giants (Okanagan Hockey Colorado 14U) 4th round, 82nd overall – Cody Paul (Monument), F, Penticton Vees (Colorado Rampage 16U) 6th round,…

Quartet of Colorado natives selected in annual two-day USHL Draft

May 5th, 2026

The USHL held its annual draft this week, with a quartet of Colorado natives being selected in the two-day event. USHL Draft, Phase 1 – May 4, 20265th round, 75th overall – Dashel Jaramillo (Broomfield), D, Waterloo Black Hawks (Colorado Thunderbirds 15U) 15th round, 213th overall – Blake Redpath (Denver), D, Des Moines Buccaneers (Colorado…

After three junior hockey seasons in Florida, Wellington native Bradshaw off to NCAA Division II Post

May 5th, 2026

Kelton Bradshaw played a trio of junior hockey seasons in the USPHL – two with the Bold City Battalion in Jacksonville and this past season with the Coral Springs Jr. Cats. Next season, the Wellington native and Colorado Thunderbirds alum will be back to experiencing cold winters after his recent commitment to NCAA Division II…

Louisville native Wood commits to NCAA D-III Wilkes, aims to ‘set myself up for success in my future’

May 2nd, 2026

Derek Wood played hockey his whole life in Colorado before heading to New Jersey last season to play junior hockey in the NCDC. This season, the Louisville native came home to play for the NCDC’s Pueblo Bulls and will head back east in 2026-27 after recently committing to NCAA Division III Wilkes, a school located…

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