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Clurman’s selection by Avs illustrates RoughRiders’ mission
August 1st, 2016Talk about a hat trick for the Rocky Mountain RoughRiders. Not only did they have an alumni drafted by an NHL team, but he was the first one drafted by the Colorado Avalanche. The Avs selecting Nate Clurman in the sixth round (161st overall) in June also reinforced one of the club’s primary missions –…
Avalanche add top NCAA prospect Jost, five more players at NHL Draft
July 30th, 2016Tyson Jost dreamed of the moment for 16 years – getting drafted by an NHL team. The dream turned into reality June 24 at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, N.Y., when the Colorado Avalanche selected the University of North Dakota-bound forward 10th overall. “I’m still so excited,” Jost said. “It’s something that you can’t…
Thunderbirds continue to produce NHL-caliber prospects
July 29th, 2016The band isn’t exactly getting back together, but several members might have similar tour schedules some day. Forwards Mikey Eyssimont and Dylan Gambrell joined their former Colorado Thunderbirds linemate Dominic Turgeon as NHL draft picks when they heard their names called by teams on June 25. The Los Angeles Kings selected Eyssimont, who is heading…
Six forwards highlight Air Force incoming freshman class
July 29th, 2016Air Force announced its nine-member incoming freshman class on Friday. The class of 2020 includes six forwards and three defensemen: Matthew Burchill, D, 5-10, 170, Marshfield, Mass. / South Shore Kings (USPHL) Played 138 games of junior hockey…in 2013-14, played 47 games for the Bay State Breakers of the USPHL and had 19 assists…in 2014-15,…
DU loses another early, Moore signs with Maple Leafs
July 26th, 2016The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Tuesday that the team has signed University of Denver forward Trevor Moore to a three-year, entry-level contract. Moore, who signed as a free agent, will give up his final year of NCAA eligibility. In 40 games with the Pioneers last season, Moore compiled 44 points (11 goals, 33 assists) and…
Eyssimont, Clurman add to growing list of NHL prospects
July 26th, 2016Confidence as much as anything played a role in two Coloradoans hearing their names called on Day 2 of June’s NHL Draft in Buffalo, N.Y. Forward and Littleton native Mikey Eyssimont rediscovered his during the second half of his freshman season at St. Cloud State University and went on a second-half scoring binge for the…
Avalanche, Eagles reach affiliation agreement
July 20th, 2016The Colorado Eagles announced Wednesday that they’ve reached an affiliation agreement with the National Hockey League’s Colorado Avalanche. Under the agreement, the Eagles will act as the ECHL affiliate for any player assigned to the league by the San Antonio Rampage, the Avalanche’s AHL affiliate. “We are thrilled to finalize a partnership with the organization…
CAHA ready to tackle pertinent topics at summer meeting
July 19th, 2016Making youth hockey the best experience possible for everyone involved is the goal of the Colorado Amateur Hockey Association’s (CAHA) second annual summer meeting. The meeting will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Pepsi Center in Denver, home of the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche. There is no admission charge,…
Eagles tab Schneekloth as new head coach, Tobler new assistant
July 19th, 2016The Colorado Eagles announced Monday that Aaron Schneekloth has been named head coach of the team, becoming just the third head coach in Eagles history. Schneekloth assumes the position which became open after longtime head coach Chris Stewart decided to shift his focus to his existing roles of governor, president and general manager of the…
Rampage, CSC benefit from NHLPA’s Goals & Dreams initiative
July 15th, 2016Andrew Sherman got a very nice surprise last month. The owner of the Colorado Sports Center learned his facility will receive 25 sets of new hockey equipment from the National Hockey League Players Association’s (NHLPA) Goals & Dreams fund. “To be honest, I kind of forgot we sent in an application,” he said. The application…