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Denver’s Gambrell tabbed NCAA First Star of the Week
February 23rd, 2016University of Denver freshman forward Dylan Gambrell has been named the NCAA First Star of the Week. Gambrell, from Bonney Lake, Wash., and a Colorado Thunderbirds graduate, led the Pioneers to a sweep of in-state rival Colorado College. On Thursday, he had three points on a goal and two assists, including one on the game winner in…
Taking Liberties With … Blake Comeau
February 19th, 2016BLAKE COMEAU Position: Left Wing, Colorado Avalanche Hometown: Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada Last Amateur Team: Kelowna Rockets (WHL) Age: 29 Colorado Rubber: What advice do you have for a young hockey player and his/her parents? Blake Comeau: Just preach having fun at an early age. I was fortunate to have my parents supportive, but not…
Adversity hasn’t deterred ‘amazing’ Green Mountain Falls star Morton
February 18th, 2016Madi Morton has been through more in her 14 years of life than most adults experience. Truth be told, the negatives far outweigh the positives, but by getting immersed in the game of hockey, the Green Mountain Falls Bantam A standout has been able to focus on moving forward and leaving the past where it…
Denver’s Heinen leads NCAA Three Stars of the Week
February 16th, 2016University of Denver sophomore forward Danton Heinen helped lead the Pioneers to a sweep of No. 2 ranked North Dakota last weekend and has been named the NCAA First Star of the Week. In Friday night’s 6-4 victory, Heinen registered five points on two goals and three assists, including one on the game winner. On…
Colasimone, Wammes bring Canadian culture to Jr. Eagles
February 16th, 2016After playing the 2014-15 season in the Pacific Junior Hockey League, Mac Colasimone made the jump to the Western States Hockey League (WSHL) this season with the Colorado Jr. Eagles, a move he hopes pays off with an NCAA opportunity down the line. Colasimone, a 20-year-old forward from Surrey, British Columbia (near Vancouver), was looking…
Halloran continues Rampage pipeline to NCAA D-I ranks
February 15th, 2016Nick Halloran headed to the Pacific Northwest this season to play junior hockey, but his heart clearly never left the Rockies. The Salt Lake City native, who played three seasons of youth hockey in Colorado and said it transformed his outlook on the game, committed in early January to return next season and play for…
Skrzypek father-son combo embracing sled hockey venture
February 12th, 2016It was always a dream of Eric Skrzypek to play hockey with his son. Growing up and constantly being involved in sports, it just became an accepted fact that if he was fortunate to have a son, they would bond together through that avenue. Eric was indeed fortunate and had a son, Luke. He hoped…
Coming down the Pike: Utah native off to NAHL TPT event
February 12th, 2016At a very young age, Jared Pike was introduced to the game of hockey and like most, the love affair started then and continues to this day. Now 20 and playing in his second season for the Bismarck Bobcats of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), Pike was recently named to the NAHL’s Top Prospects…
Eagles proving to be ‘a great fit’ for ECHL vet Boe
February 9th, 2016An injury suffered last season started Channing Boe’s ECHL season with the Colorado Eagles later than normal this year, but he’s now 100 percent and ready to help the Eagles make a second-half run to the Kelly Cup Playoffs. Boe, a 29-year-old forward from Bemidji, Minn., skated the past two seasons with the Utah Grizzlies…
Select alum Jasper tabbed CHA Player of the Week
February 9th, 2016College Hockey America has named Aurora native and Colorado Select alum Shara Jasper its Player of the Week. A senior forward for Lindenwood University, Jasper tallied four points over a two-game stretch last weekend vs. RIT. On Friday evening, Jasper recorded assists on both Lindenwood goals, bringing her season assist total to 11. The following…