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Development, momentum on Lady RoughRiders’ side
November 13th, 2015For the Rocky Mountain Lady RoughRiders, less means more. As the program transitions into its third year of operation, the 2015-16 campaign will be the first without a 19U team. Not to worry, according to Lady RoughRiders director of hockey operations Marcus Scarafoni. “We’re growing the right way and that’s what we are most proud…
Serratore family ties bind tight on, off the ice at Air Force
November 5th, 2015If the Air Force Academy hockey team has a certain feel of family around it, it’s because there are some family ties involved. Every time freshman forward Matt Serratore takes the ice, he’s being watched by his coach and uncle in Frank Serratore. Last season at some point on the recruiting trail, Frank had to…
Select alum Jasper named CHA’s Player of the Month for October
November 4th, 2015College Hockey America has announced its monthly award winners for the month of October and Aurora native Shara Jasper is the league’s Player of the Month. Jasper, a senior forward at Lindenwood University in St. Louis and a Colorado Select alum, totaled 10 goals and five assists in the first eight games of the season,…
Jr. Grizz alum Jackson a trailblazer for Utah youth hockey
November 4th, 2015Logan Jackson has done something this season that no former Utah Jr. Grizzlies player has done, perhaps ever. The 18-year-old defenseman and Riverside native went straight from the Jr. Grizzlies program to the Canadian junior hockey ranks, suiting up for the La Ronge Ice Wolves of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League this season. Most Utah…
NoCo’s landscape boosted by pro, college, junior, youth programs
November 2nd, 2015Tucked away in the reaches of Northern Colorado is a vibrant hockey landscape that includes pro hockey, as well as ACHA college hockey, Junior A hockey and a growing youth association. Add that all up and the Colorado Eagles (ECHL), Colorado State University (two ACHA clubs at Division I and III), Colorado Jr. Eagles (Western…
Colorado sees high school numbers trending skyward
October 28th, 2015The Colorado Prep Hockey League (CPHL) continues to experience growth on various levels. Two years ago, the CPHL had just six teams and after growing to 13 teams in 2014, the league now boasts 22 varsity programs for the 2015-16 season. Four junior varsity squads have also been added to the mix this year. The…
NCAA leadership is a full-time job for Rampage alum Patterson
October 26th, 2015There is more to Kevin Patterson than statistics and his junior coach, Scott Langer of the Topeka RoadRunners, made sure Niagara University associate coach Tim Madsen knew it during his recruiting visits. “When it came to decision time, Scott said, ‘Take this kid. He will be a captain for you at Niagara,’” Purple Eagles coach…
Rocky Mountain Challenge attracts talent, scouts
October 23rd, 2015Another year, another successful Rocky Mountain Challenge. The East Coast Elite League (ECEL) event, hosted by the Rocky Mountain RoughRiders organization Oct. 2-4 at the Ice Centre at the Promenade in Westminster, saw a wealth of talent on the ice and numerous junior and college hockey scouts and coaches in the stands to take in…
Taking Liberties With… Dominic Turgeon
October 19th, 2015DOMINIC TURGEON Forward, Portland Winterhawks (WHL) Hometown: Denver Last Youth Team: Colorado Thunderbirds AAA Colorado Rubber: What is the best piece of advice you have for youth hockey players and parents? Dominic Turgeon: I would say the best advice is to enjoy playing the game. You should be grateful for what everyone is doing for…
Denver captain Arnold sets the tone for Pioneers
October 15th, 2015The large task in front of the University of Denver isn’t small: replace seven graduated seniors who played vital roles in the Pioneers’ run to the final eight of the NCAA Tournament this past spring. Meeting that challenge of breaking in a large freshman class will require strong leadership outside – and inside – the…