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Highlands Ranch’s Shaw commits to Princeton
November 21st, 2014Highlands Ranch native Austin Shaw has announced his commitment to play NCAA Division I hockey at Princeton University beginning the fall of 2015. “I’m extremely excited to commit to Princeton, and I couldn’t have done it without the help of my teammates and coaches,” said Shaw, who is stopping pucks this season for the Wichita Falls Wildcats…
Smith decides on Cornell University
October 29th, 2014Former Colorado Thunderbird Brendan Smith, from Centennial, has committed to play college hockey at Cornell University. “I’m incredibly excited to commit to a school like Cornell,” said Smith, a defenseman with the United States Hockey League’s (USHL) Omaha Lancers. “Cornell was an easy choice due to their rich tradition on and off the ice. “My mom also…
T-Birds grad Olofsson commits to UNO
October 22nd, 2014Chicago Steel forward Fredrik Olofsson, a graduate of the Colorado Thunderbirds program, has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey at the University of Nebraska-Omaha following his United States Hockey League (USHL) career. “I spoke to my parents this weekend and I felt like it was the right place for me,” Olofsson said. “I liked everything about the campus,…
RoughRiders to host ECEL showcase
October 14th, 2014By Matt Mackinder Programs from more than 10 states and parts of Canada will converge on Westminster’s Ice Centre at the Promenade from Nov. 21-23 for an East Coast Elite League (ECEL) showcase event – the Rocky Mountain Challenge – that’s sure to generate plenty of interest from junior and college scouts and coaches. The…
Off-ice amenities part of Renegades’ draw
October 14th, 2014By Matt Mackinder When it comes to architecting a successful youth hockey program, having a proper off-ice structure is many times just as important as what happens during games and practices. That fact isn’t lost on the first-year West Coast Renegades (WCR) AAA outfit, which stocks everything an organization needs to help deliver an unparalleled…
Taking Liberties With… Nick Holden
October 14th, 2014Nick Holden Defenseman, Colorado Avalanche Hometown: St. Albert, Alberta Last Amateur Team: Chilliwack Bruins (WHL) Age: 27 Colorado Rubber: What’s the best piece of advice you have for youth hockey players and parents? Nick Holden: Make sure you’re always having fun. Control what you can control; don’t worry about ice time or any outside factors….
Q&A: Avs’ Fan/Community Development Dept.
October 13th, 2014Tyler Reddy, Doug Fulton and Lesley Linscott head up the community and fan development efforts for the Colorado Avalanche. Recently, the trio chatted with Colorado Rubber about their initiatives and relationship with the local youth hockey community. Colorado Rubber: Talk a little about your role as it relates to the Colorado youth hockey family. Colorado…
Seeds of Success
October 12th, 2014By Paul Willis For a program that’s been around for more than four decades, it’d be easy enough for Aspen Junior Hockey (AJH) to rest on its laurels. The Leafs reside in one of the country’s most notable winter havens, and enthusiasm for the sport will be eternal in this glitzy mountain town. But things…
Editor’s: More locals pegged as NHL draft prospects
October 11th, 2014Four Colorado-groomed players were selected in last summer’s NHL Entry Draft, and while this season is just in its infancy, expect a few more to hear their names called at the 2015 proceedings. Local products Brandon Carlo, Mikey Eyssimont and Troy Terry – all former Colorado Thunderbirds – were recognized by NHL Central Scouting on…
Industry Profile: Bill Everett
October 11th, 2014Industry Profile: Bill Everett Founder, Avision Ahead Hockey Shields For Bill Everett, it took a puck to the head during a game back in prep school to get him thinking about how to create a safer, more efficient hockey shield. Mission accomplished, as almost 40 years later Everett, the founder of Denver-based Avision Ahead, has…