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Norwegian talent Martinsen finding niche in Avalanche lineup
January 8th, 2016Colorado Avalanche rookie Andreas Martinsen and Mats Zuccarello of the New York Rangers are the NHL’s only players from Norway and on Dec. 2 in New York, the Scandanavian country south of Sweden was gearing up to watch them share the ice at Madison Square Garden. Avalanche coach Patrick Roy, however, squashed the Norwegian event…
Air Force’s Dylewski an asset to the Colorado Springs community
January 7th, 2016The student-athletes at the Air Force Academy have a rare balance of giving and receiving when it comes to accomplishments or service. As they spend their time competing in athletic competition, they are given praise for their success, especially considering that at the Academy, success can be tougher to attain than it is at a…
Select alum Smith wins Hockey East monthly honors
January 6th, 2016Kyra Smith, a freshman goaltender on the University of New Hampshire women’s team, was honored Wednesday by Hockey East as the Pro Ambitions Rookie of the Month for December. A Littleton native and Colorado Select product, Smith started all five December games and went 4-1-0 with a 2.36 GAA and .905 save percentage. She was…
Veteran Eagles captain Daavettila has team on his back
January 5th, 2016Admittedly, Trent Daavettila said the Colorado Eagles got off to a “frustrating” start in the ECHL this season. As the Eagles’ captain, Daavettila shoulders much of the blame and pressure for the team’s offensive woes. “We’re outshooting teams and our special teams have been great, but 5-on-5, it just hasn’t been there,” Daavettila said. “For…
First-year Outliers Hockey Academy ‘rolling right along’
January 4th, 2016Starting out its initial foray into the Utah youth hockey scene, the Outliers Hockey Academy has four teams for the 2015-16 season and according to director of hockey Paul Taylor, “it’s been a great season so far.” Boasting a Squirt and Bantam teams and a pair of Pee Wee teams (American and National), the Salt…
Grizzlies rookie Misiak loving atmosphere on, off the ice
December 31st, 2015Save for one season in the United States Hockey League, Ryan Misiak has spent his entire career in the Midwest or Eastern United States. That all changed in 2015-16 as Misiak signed with the ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies and after being in West Valley City since the start of the season, it’s a decision Misiak is…
‘Special and unique’ Rampage coaches create family-like culture
December 29th, 2015Whether one is building a hockey team or developing a hockey player, it’s a process. It’s no different with building a club, but the process – particularly the teaching part – is something the Colorado Rampage embraces. “A school is good because they have a reputation for having good teachers,” said Andrew Sherman, the club’s…
Miners playing impressive hockey in inaugural RMJHL season
December 29th, 2015The easy part is in the past for the Pikes Peak Miners team in the Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League (RMJHL). Off to an extremely fast start in the first season of the six-team league, the Miners now must continue the momentum each weekend they take the ice. “Moving forward, we just can’t let our…
Staufer endures summer scare, back coaching Lady RoughRiders
December 28th, 2015Jennifer Staufer is an avid hiker in the offseason, but this past summer, found herself climbing a much higher challenge that had her starting out in panic mode, but ultimately, has a happy ending. Staufer, who coaches the Rocky Mountain Lady RoughRiders 12U team, was hiking Crestone Peak in July with her hiking partner, Adam…
Veterans Butcher, Zajac taking control of Denver blue line
December 28th, 2015The University of Denver faced a daunting task coming into the season – replace seven seniors who played key roles for a squad that reached the NCAA tournament’s final eight last spring. Perhaps nowhere were the losses felt more than on the blue line, where All-American Joey LaLeggia and rock-solid Josiah Didier graduated and went…