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Lafayette native, Colorado youth hockey alum Simpson traded to NAHL’s River Hawks

September 19th, 2026

The NAHL’s Grand Junction River Hawks have acquired defenseman Gabe Simpson from the Watertown Shamrocks. The Lafayette native brings significant junior hockey experience to the River Hawks blue line. Simpson spent the 2024–25 season with the New Jersey Rockets in the NCDC, recording three goals and 15 assists for 18 points in 51 games. Last…

Okanagan Hockey Colorado national champ Tran to play ’26-27 season for BCHL’s River Kings

September 19th, 2026

The BCHL’s Powell River Kings have announced the signing of 16-year-old forward Jordan Tran for the upcoming 2026-27 season. A native of Mesa, Ariz., Tran is a skilled offensive forward known for his playmaking ability, puckhandling, and hockey IQ. Tran, who won a national championship in 2025-26 with the Okanagan Hockey Colorado 16U AAA team,…

Denver’s Ball Arena to undergo massive renovation project to offer ‘a legendary guest experience’

September 19th, 2026

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment has announced a comprehensive renovation plan for Ball Arena – home of the NBA’s Denver Nuggets, the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, and the NLL’s Colorado Mammoth – that will make the Downtown Denver venue more comfortable, accessible, modern, and fan friendly. An estimated $135 million worth of updates will include an expansion…

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September 18th, 2026

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Former Thunderbirds standout Nicholetts signs ’26-27 contract with ECHL’s Thunder

September 16th, 2026

The ECHL’s Wichita Thunder has announced the signing of forward Brayden Nicholetts for the 2026-27 season. Nicholetts is entering his second season as a pro. The Spruce Grove, Alta., native turned pro at the end of his college career in 2024-25 and appeared in 16 games for the Utah Grizzlies. Last season, he played in…

Lakewood native, Thunderbirds alum Clarke off to NCAA Division III Concordia for 2026-27 season

September 13th, 2026

The Pueblo Bulls played their last season in the NCDC and under the Bulls name in 2025-26, but players from last year have committed to play college hockey for the 2026-27 season. Former Bulls captain and forward Brody Clarke is taking the next step in his hockey journey, committing to NCAA Division III Concordia College….

Hawks, Rampage alum, Castle Rock native Wennogle lands with NCAA D-III SUNY Brockport for ’26-27 season

September 13th, 2026

The Pueblo Bulls played their last season in the NCDC and under the Bulls name in 2025-26, but players from last year have committed to play college hockey for the 2026-27 season. Former Bulls forward Joey Wennogle is off to NCAA Division III SUNY Brockport for the coming year. The Castle Rock native made an…

Denver native, Heritage, Krivo, LHA alum Sexton signs for ’26-27 with NA3HL’s Cyclones

September 8th, 2026

The NA3HL’s Wausau Cyclones have signed forward Colin Sexton to a tender agreement for the 2026-27 season. Sexton, a Denver native, comes to Wausau after playing for Heritage High School and the Littleton Hawks’ 18U AA team last season. He put up 16 goals and added nine assists in 16 games with Heritage and two…

USA 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame to induct 34 legends during 2026 induction weekend

September 6th, 2026

The USA 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Superior dedicated to honoring hockey players and builders aged 80 and older, will welcome 34 new inductees during its 2026 induction weekend. This event will take place September 25-26 at Blue Sport Stable, the Hall of Fame’s home rink, and the adjacent Impact Sports…

Former DU standout, Thunderbirds exec Ricci joins Pioneers as director of skill development

September 6th, 2026

Denver has announced that the team has named Angelo Ricci as the first director of skill development in program history. In this new role, Ricci will work closely with Denver’s coaching staff and student-athletes with an emphasis on individual skill development and helping players continue to refine their games throughout their careers at DU. “Angelo has been…

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