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Parker’s Fiegl making the grade at Cornell
July 22nd, 2015As someone who’s worked his way up from playing Squirt A with the Arapahoe Warriors to becoming a NCAA Division I player and a NHL draft pick, Jared Fiegl admits it’s been a storybook journey. “It’s a lot to take in,” said Feigl, who will begin his sophomore season at Cornell University this fall. After…
Assistants add muscle to Renegades program
July 22nd, 2015A strong group of assistant coaches, along with an engaged support staff, is critical to the success of any youth hockey program, and the West Coast Renegades are confident they have all the pieces in place. Renegades director of hockey operations and 16U Tier I coach Adam Bartholomay is nothing but excited with the new…
Carlo a ‘Bear Essential’ in Boston’s draft plans
July 21st, 2015Ask most prospects pegged to go in the first couple rounds of the NHL Entry Draft and safe bet they’ll tell you it’s an exciting – but nerve-wracking – weekend. Brandon Carlo knows the feeling. A highly touted defenseman from Colorado Springs, he wanted nothing more than to be chosen in the first round during…
RMJHL preps as inaugural season nears
July 20th, 2015The start of the Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League’s (RMJHL) inaugural season is just a few months away, and, according to RMJHL president Shaun Hathaway, all preparations are going exactly according to plan. “It’s an extremely exciting and busy time for us,” said Hathaway. “We’re staying extremely visible; our coaches are attending a lot of…
CAHA’s annual meeting agenda taking shape
July 17th, 2015Come one, come all. That’s the message leaders within the Colorado Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) are reinforcing as they continue preparations for the organization’s reinvented annual meeting, which will be conducted at Pepsi Center on Saturday, Aug. 1. “We want to encourage anyone who plays any role in hockey across our state – from players…
Colorado Sports Center offers all under one roof
July 8th, 2015Imagine this nightmare scenario: A youth hockey team arrives at the rink, only to be told the ice time it reserved is no longer available. The operations manager relays a convoluted story about plumbing problems at another rink that forced teams to move to this one – or something like that – but the point…
Former T-Bird Morris commits to Notre Dame
April 2nd, 2015Former Colorado Thunderbirds goaltender Cale Morris has committed to play his NCAA Division I hockey at the University of Notre Dame. Playing in the United States Hockey League (USHL) this season Morris, from Larkspur, was acquired by the Waterloo Black Hawks in January via a trade with the Chicago Steel. Since coming to Waterloo, he’s…
RMJHL tabs Gempeler first commissioner
March 26th, 2015Officially established after gaining formal approval from USA Hockey in December, the Rocky Mountain Junior Hockey League (RMJHL) recently hired Mike Gempeler as the league’s first commissioner. Gempeler brings a wealth of knowledge and connections to the new six-team league. “Mike is a home-run hire,” stated RMJHL president Shaun Hathaway. “His experience and commitment to…
T-Birds’ 16U team holds national title hopes
March 25th, 2015Coming into the season, the Colorado Thunderbirds’ 16U National team set four goals for itself. First was to repeat as the Tier I Elite League champions, then win Colorado Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA) state and Rocky Mountain District regional titles, culminating with a USA Hockey national championship. Three down, one to go. After winning the…
Jr. Grizzlies send two teams to nationals
March 24th, 2015The Utah Jr. Grizzlies will have two teams represented at this year’s USA Hockey Tier II USA Hockey National Championships. The program’s 16U AA and Bantam AA teams both earned invites to the event after celebrating Utah Amateur Hockey Association state championships in their respective divisions earlier this month at Park City Ice Arena. The…