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CAHA continues to push the ADM advantage
October 8th, 2014By Brian McDonough Most people associated with youth hockey have at least heard of the American Development Model (ADM). USA Hockey, though, wants to make certain every association understands it to its fullest – so much so that, beginning this season, the nation’s governing body for the sport has recommended that every state affiliate appoint an…
Expectations high for WSHL’s RoughRiders
October 8th, 2014By Matt Mackinder For most junior teams, rosters are comprised of players from across the United States and even parts of Canada and Europe. The Western States Hockey League’s (WSHL) Colorado RoughRiders, formerly the Boulder Jr. Bison, though, have a group made up of in-state talents who played at several different youth associations growing up, including…
More T-Birds off to high-level junior ranks
October 8th, 2014By Matt Mackinder All high-level AAA hockey programs have the same goals in mind: win games – championships if possible – and advance players to junior hockey and beyond. For the Colorado Thunderbirds, handling both of those tasks on a yearly basis has become par for the course. Thunderbirds director of hockey operations and 16U…
Miners’ 18s regroup after advancements
October 7th, 2014By Matt Mackinder For Greg Vanover, coaching the Pikes Peak Miners’ 18U AAA team can be challenging, but in the end it’s always rewarding. This season is no different, as the program’s Midget Major squad has just two returning players from last year’s team in forward Christian Gums and defenseman Logan Parsley. Vanover will lean…
Nyquist tabbed Turgeon Scholarship winner
October 7th, 2014By Matt Mackinder Kimi Nyquist thought she was in trouble. Why else would Colorado Select director Kendall Hanley want to talk to her after practice? Turns out, a reprimanding was the last thing on Hanley’s mind; instead, she told Nyquist, a defenseman on the organization’s 19U AA team, she’d won the prestigious Elizabeth “Liz” Turgeon Award and Scholarship. “Winning the…
Stuart a welcome addition on Avs’ blue line
October 6th, 2014By Mike Chambers As a top-two defenseman at age 34, Brad Stuart might not immediately seem like the solution to the Colorado Avalanche’s inefficiencies last season on the blue line. But his hometown speaks to Colorado fans as much as his hard-hitting résumé and respect from Avs players. He’s from Rocky Mountain House, a small…
Tigers look to Stoykewych for leadership
October 6th, 2014By Matt Mackinder Peter Stoykewych says most players only hope to earn the distinction of being named captain of their team. For the Colorado College senior defenseman, it’s a reality. The 22-year-old from Winnipeg, who was selected by the Atlanta Thrashers (now the Winnipeg Jets) in the seventh round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft,…
Saucerman making the grade at Northeastern
October 6th, 2014By Matt Mackinder After a solid first two seasons patrolling the blue line at Northeastern University, Colton Saucerman expects his junior year to yield more promise on both team and personal levels. Having originally planned to attend and play hockey at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Saucerman later de-committed when UML went through a coaching change….
Krushelnyski takes on pro game in Utah
October 6th, 2014By Matt Mackinder Alexander Krushelnyski may have a Stanley Cup-winning father, but now that he’s graduated college and advanced to the pro game, the younger Krushelnyski wants nothing more than to forge his own name with a championship. Having recently signed with the ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies, the 23-year-old forward from Bloomfield Hills, Mich., finished up…
Nelson retires nothing short of Eagles great
October 3rd, 2014The Colorado Eagles will have a major void to fill this season with the retirement of longtime captain Riley Nelson. Nelson, who played 11 seasons with the ECHL club, finished his playing career as the team’s all-time leader in practically every offensive category, including goals (303), assists (489) and points (792). He’s also the Eagles’…