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Colorado College legend, longtime USA Hockey administrator Berglund passes away at 80
December 21st, 2020Art Berglund, whose roles with USA Hockey as an administrator spanned parts of five decades, passed away the morning of December 19. He was 80. Berglund, who was part of the staff of more than 30 U.S. teams, including six Olympic squads and eight national junior teams, had a widespread impact on the U.S. international…
Arvada product Morelli succeeding between the pipes in NAHL with third-year Black Bears
December 19th, 2020Michael Morelli grew up in Arvada not realizing all that time goofing around with his older brother would lead to a promising hockey career. After a solid first part of the season with the NAHL’s Maryland Black Bears, Morelli is working his way to an NCAA college opportunity. “I’ve been a big Avs fan since…
Former NHL blueliner Modry takes over as Riverblades’ head coach
December 18th, 2020The USPHL’s Provo Riverblades have announced a change at the head coach position, naming former NHL defenseman Jaroslav Modry as the team’s new bench boss. Modry comes to the Riverblades after being an assistant coach for the AHL’s Ontario Reign of the American Hockey League the past three seasons. “I have visited Provo and I…
Former Colorado College standout Bradley inks with ECHL’s Grizzlies
December 16th, 2020The ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies have signed forward Trey Bradley. Last season, Bradley played with the ECHL’s Newfoundland Growlers (pictured) and scored 14 goals and 20 assists in 48 games. Bradley also has two games of AHL experience with the Toronto Marlies from the 2018-19 season. During his NCAA Division I career, the Tampa, Fla., native…
Former Avalanche GM Lacroix, who brought two Stanley Cups to Colorado, dies at 72
December 15th, 2020Former Quebec Nordiques and Colorado Avalanche general manager Pierre Lacroix died last weekend at the age of 72. The Avalanche announced Lacroix’s death on Sunday. “It is with great sadness that the Colorado Avalanche organization has learned of the passing of Pierre Lacroix,” read the team’s statement. “Pierre was the architect of the Avalanche’s two…
For Erie native Hays, first-year NA3HL Tradesmen proving to be perfect fit for final junior season
December 13th, 2020Devin Hays started the 2020-21 playing for the same NA3HL team he did last season, the Rochester Grizzlies, and was traded to the Oregon Tradesmen about a month into the new season. The fresh start in Wisconsin has done wonders for the 2000-born Erie native. “The team atmosphere in Oregon is tremendous, as well as…
NCAA Division I coaches ‘impressed’ with USPHL Hub City Tampa initiative
December 12th, 2020Just over a week ago, the United States Premier Hockey League announced its revolutionary Hub City Tampa plans. All NCDC teams, plus select USPHL Premier and USPHL Elite teams, will play games in the Tampa area while living all in one location, Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Fla. Health and safety is the top priority…
OneHockey 10U worldwide event set for Jan. 2022 in Syracuse
December 12th, 2020OneHockey, the preeminent hockey tournament company in the world, is gearing up to host what director Sebastien Fortier is calling its signature event – the Syracuse U10 International Invitational. Scheduled for Jan. 25-30, 2022, the event will be held at the Upstate Medical University Arena at The Oncenter in Syracuse, home of the Syracuse Crunch…
Thunderbirds goaltender Chaffe makes future plans, signs NAHL tender with El Paso for ’21-22 season
December 9th, 2020Erik Chaffe is an Iowa native who has played between the pipes for the Colorado Thunderbirds since 2017. Next season, Chaffe hopes to move up to the junior ranks and will have at least one solid option after recently signing an NAHL tender with the El Paso Rhinos, a team that will be joining the…
Regis Jesuit, Littleton grad Ott finds ‘outstanding’ NCAA Division I opportunity with Niagara
December 4th, 2020After three seasons of junior hockey, Shane Ott will be off to play NCAA Division I next season. Recently, the 2000-born Centennial native and Janesville Jets (NAHL) forward committed to Niagara University, a small school outside of Buffalo that plays in Atlantic Hockey. Needless to say, Ott is pumped for the situation. “I got this…