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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 California 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…

Tigers alum Hickey finds game in EHL, commits to NCAA Division III Worcester State

April 30th, 2026

Thomas Hickey, a forward for the EHL’s Pennsylvania Huntsmen, has committed to NCAA Division III Worcester State University for the 2026-27 season. Hickey, an ‘05 out of Tempe, Ariz., who spent time during his youth hockey days with the Colorado Springs Tigers, led the Huntsmen in points this year with 28 points. He began his EHL…

Colorado College, Arizona State to play for Ed Robson Cup, starting with ’26-27 season

April 29th, 2026

The Colorado College and Arizona State hockey programs, in conjunction with Ed Robson and his family, have established the Ed Robson Cup, a traveling trophy awarded annually to the winner of the regular-season series between the Tigers and Sun Devils beginning with the 2026-27 season. Ed Robson, the namesake of Robson Arena on the campus of…

Annual NA3HL Draft sees Colorado Springs native, Rampage star Freitas selected by Bighorns

April 29th, 2026

The NA3HL held its annual draft today, with one Colorado native being selected in the four-round event. 1st round, 31st overall – John Freitas (Colorado Springs), F, Helena Bighorns (Colorado Rampage 18U) — Compiled by Matt Mackinder (April 29, 2026)

Salt Lake City native Lewis retires from NHL after 1,034 games, two Stanley Cups with Kings

April 28th, 2026

Trevor Lewis announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday after 17 seasons. The 39-year-old forward from Salt Lake City last played in the NHL in 2024-25 when he had 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 60 games with the Los Angeles Kings. Lewis had 237 points (104 goals, 133 assists) in 1,034 regular-season…

Salt Lake Ghostriders added as new USPHL franchise for 2026-27 season

April 23rd, 2026

The USPHL has announced the addition of the Salt Lake Ghost Riders, a new franchise set to begin play in the West Division. The team will be based out of Acord Ice Center in West Valley City. Owned and operated by Center Ice Group, the Ghost Riders organization emphasizes a development-first model, providing student-athletes with…

Commitment to NCAA D-III New England College brings ‘really cool environment’ to Colorado Springs native Roy

April 20th, 2026

Sydney Roy developed her game across Colorado during her youth hockey days, eventually landing with Team Colorado AAA. Next season, the Colorado Springs native will start her four-year college journey at NCAA Division III New England College, a school located in Heniker, N.H. “The opportunity to commit to New England College started when I originally…

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