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Grestini signs NCDC tender with Jr. Bruins as Thornton native takes next step in development

July 1st, 2025

Caden Grestini grew up playing youth hockey in Colorado and then for the past four years, has played at Boston Hockey Academy in Massachusetts. The Thornton native will be staying in Beantown for the 2025-26 season after recently signing an NCDC tender with the Boston Jr. Bruins. “The opportunity from the Jr. Bruins happened from…

For Erie native Pickering, Team Colorado AAA gives extra boost to NCAA Division III MSOE commitment

June 29th, 2025

Jaana Pickering is heading to NCAA Division III Milwaukee School of Engineering this fall. Truth be told, up until a few months ago, the Erie native had no idea that the school was interested. “My commitment to MSOE is all thanks to (Team Colorado AAA) Coach Karen (Rickard),” said Pickering. “I honestly did not know…

Renegades captain, West Jordan product Kearney signs tender with NAHL’s Warriors

June 29th, 2025

The NAPHL’s T1ER League has announced that Wasatch Renegades 18U captain Lincoln Kearney has signed a NAHL tender agreement for the 2025-26 season with the Oklahoma Warriors. Kearney, 18, has been a key contributor for the Renegades’ 18U squad over the past two seasons, serving as team captain in his final year of youth hockey. The…

Wheat Ridge native, Arvada, Thunderbirds alum, DU commit Boettiger signs with WHL’s Rockets

June 24th, 2025

The WHL’s Kelowna Rockets have announced that they have signed goaltender Harrison Boettiger. Boettiger, a Wheat Ridge native and NCAA Division I Denver commit, was originally selected fourth overall by the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the 2022 WHL U.S. Priority Draft. The Rockets acquired his rights this past January as part of the Caden Price trade,…

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…

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