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Carlo, Eansor reflect on United States World Junior bronze

January 18th, 2016

Admittedly, there were a few nerves for Brandon Carlo and Scott Eansor. That was during the United States’ pre-tournament camp in Vierumaki, Finland, before the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship began in Helsinki over the Christmas holiday. “I was rooting for him so much in camp,” said Carlo of his longtime friend and former Colorado Thunderbirds…

Taking Liberties With … Chris Wagner

January 15th, 2016

CHRIS WAGNER Position: Forward, Colorado Avalanche Hometown: Walpole, Mass. Age: 24 Height/Weight: 6-feet, 195 pounds Last Amateur Team: Colgate University (ECAC Hockey) Acquired: Claimed off waivers from Anaheim, Nov. 15, 2015 Drafted: Anaheim’s fifth-round pick (122nd overall) in 2010 NHL draft Colorado Rubber: What’s some advice you have for a young hockey player and his/her…

Tigers freshman Bradley providing hope for the future

January 14th, 2016

Over the last two seasons, it’s been clear that the rebuilding process for Colorado College was going to be a long, tough road. The light at the end of the tunnel is starting to shine brighter and lately, the spotlight has been on freshman forward Trey Bradley. Through the Tigers’ first 16 games of the…

Denver, CC sweep weekly NCHC awards

January 12th, 2016

After only one National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) team swept last weekend, Denver earned three Bauer NCHC Player of the Week honors for Jan. 4-10 while Colorado College earned the fourth accolade on Monday. Claiming Bauer NCHC Players of the Week for week 12 are Denver sophomore forward Danton Heinen for Offensive Player of the…

Norwegian talent Martinsen finding niche in Avalanche lineup

January 8th, 2016

Colorado 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, 2016

The 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, 2016

Kyra 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, 2016

Admittedly, 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, 2016

Starting 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, 2015

Save 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…

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