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ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies release statement announcing potential sale of team

June 23rd, 2025

The Utah Grizzlies announced today that the organization has begun a formal process to explore the potential sale of the team, a path that could ultimately lead to the relocation of the franchise.  This step comes with deep reflection and heartfelt appreciation for a community that has embraced the Grizzlies for nearly three decades. From…

Rampage alum, Colorado Springs native Mintenko bringing ‘combination of sense, size and compete’ to WHL’s Wild

June 21st, 2025

The WHL’s Wenatchee Wild has announced that 2010-born forward Jake Mintenko has signed with the organization. A native of Colorado Springs, Mintenko was selected by the Wild in the first round (10th overall) of the 2025 U.S. Priority Draft. “Jake is a player we had our eye on since the start of the season and…

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June 18th, 2025

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Talented Colorado, Utah standouts taken in 2025 junior hockey drafts

June 12th, 2025

Starting in April with the NA3HL Draft and concluding in June with the two NAHL drafts, Colorado and Utah hockey players were selected in several junior hockey drafts this year. NA3HL Entry Draft – April 30 CO1st round, 10th overall – Parker Brinner, F, Regis Jesuit HS, El Paso Rhinos2nd round, 44th overall – Boone…

Two-year EHL captain, Denver native Coderre off to college hockey with NCAA D-III Rivier

June 11th, 2025

Josh Coderre, a forward for the EHL’s Providence Capitals, has committed to NCAA Division III Rivier for the 2025-26 season. The ’04 out of Denver was a two-year captain for Providence. In his sophomore season, Coderre outperformed his prior season by seven points and added four goals in the team’s final four run. With 100…

Vail native Rudrud overcomes obstacles, utilizes EHL to garner NCAA D-III Rivier commitment

June 7th, 2025

Mason Rudrud, a forward for the EHL’s Providence Capitals, has committed to NCAA Division III Rivier for the 2025-26 season. Rudrud, an ’04 out of Vail, spent two years with Providence. In his rookie season, he tallied 11 goals and 12 assists for 23 points in 46 games. Despite dealing with injury in the latter…

Arvada native, Ralston Valley grad Bird set to take flight in ’25-26 with NA3HL’s Blizzard

June 1st, 2025

Landon Bird always knew he’d wind up playing with the NA3HL’s Alexandria Blizzard – it was just a matter of timing. Last month, the Arvada native signed a tender agreement with the Blizzard and looks to start his junior hockey career this fall in Minnesota. “The opportunity to play for the Alexandria Blizzard actually began…

Fort Collins native Thompson takes next step, commits to NCAA D-III University of New England

May 31st, 2025

The NAHL’s Minnesota Mallards have announced that defenseman Marek Thompson has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for the University of New England. The Fort Collins native will head to Maine in the fall to skate with the Nor’easters. “I’m super excited for the opportunity and I’ve heard nothing but great things about the…

Arvada native, former Grit star Poirier heading to Ivy League with commitment to NCAA D-I Brown

May 24th, 2025

George Poirier spent the past two seasons with the NAHL’s Colorado Grit, developing his game to be ready for the college game. Recently, the Arvada native committed to NCAA Division I Brown, where he will join Grit teammate Sheldon Rioux. “I had been in contact with Brown University since the NAHL Top Prospects event and…

Denver native Andrus uses EHL as extra push to gain NCAA Division III commitment to Rivier

May 24th, 2025

Brogan Andrus, a forward for the EHL’s Bridgewater Bandits, has committed to NCAA Division III Rivier for the 2025-26 season. The ’04 out of Denver spent two years with the Bandits at the EHL level. In his sophomore season, he tallied 12 goals and 10 assists in 44 games. This level of production more than…

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