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Utah’s NHL franchise officially named Mammoth after successful fan vote
May 8th, 2025Today, Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) revealed the new name and permanent identity of Utah’s NHL franchise: the Utah Mammoth. More than 10,000 years ago, herds of mammoth claimed Utah as their home and, ever since, the mammoth has embodied strength, momentum, and an earth-shaking presence – qualities that are brought to life by the passion of…
Okanagan grad, Arvada native Silaban moves up hockey ladder, inks with WHL’s Wild
May 6th, 2025The WHL’s Wenatchee Wild has announced that 2008-born forward Mathias Silaban has signed with the organization. A native of Arvada, Silaban signed with the Wild following his season with Okanagan Hockey in suburban Denver. “Everything’s happened so quickly, but they’ve been so understanding and been there for my family,” said Silaban. “I don’t come from…
Thunderbirds alum Hansen uses EHL development to pick up NCAA D-III commitment to UMass Dartmouth
April 24th, 2025Nick Hansen, a goaltender for the EHL’s Providence Capitals, has committed to NCAA Division III UMass Dartmouth. An 04’ out of Mesa, Ariz., Hansen spent three years in the EHL, the most recent being his best. In 2024-25, the Colorado Thunderbirds alum set career highs in wins (16), save percentage (.916), and minutes (1407). He…
Eagles blueliner MacDonald nabs 2024-25 Eddie Shore Award as AHL’s top defenseman
April 24th, 2025The AHL has announced that Jacob MacDonald of the Colorado Eagles is the winner of the Eddie Shore Award as the AHL’s outstanding defenseman for the 2024-25 season. The award was voted on by coaches, players and members of the media representing each of the league’s 32 cities. MacDonald rewrote the AHL record books in…
Broomfield native, BHC, RoughRiders alum Lindstrom commits to NCAA D-III UMass Boston
April 24th, 2025Forward Jake Lindstrom of the NCDC’s Worcester Railers Junior Hockey Club worked hard this season to earn an NCAA Division III commitment to UMass Boston for the 2025-26 season. Lindstrom, a Broomfield native, played seven games for the Jersey Hitmen during the 2023-24 season before going to play for the New York Apple Core in…
Grit star, Thunderbirds grad Rioux heading to Ivy League hockey, academic career at NCAA Division I Brown
April 22nd, 2025Sheldon Rioux played 71 regular-season games the past two years with the NAHL’s Colorado Grit and made an impact, both on and off the ice. Two seasons from now, the Val-d’Or, QC, native and Colorado Thunderbirds graduate will start his NCAA Division I career in the Ivy League after recently committing to Brown. “Brown reached…
Okanagan product, Parker native Makowski moves up development ladder, signs NAHL tender with Grit
April 19th, 2025Connor Makowski was born in the Dallas area, developed his game in Colorado, and has a couple junior hockey options for the 2025-26 season, including one with the NAHL’s Colorado Grit. Makowski has also been listed by the WHL’s Regina Pats and played at the team’s rookie camp last September. The Parker native signed an…
Grit standout, Arvada product Grolnic chooses NCAA D-III Augsburg as college hockey destination
April 18th, 2025Noah Grolnic played his youth hockey in Colorado and wrapped up his junior hockey days with the NAHL’s Colorado Grit. Next season, the Arvada native will play NCAA Division III hockey for Augsburg, a MIAC school in Minneapolis, Minn. “I am super excited to continue my hockey and academic career and start my next chapter…
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Cherry Creek graduate Frangiskakis signs NCDC tender with Jr. Rangers as league ‘suits my playing style’
April 13th, 2025Harry Frangiskakis hoped he’d get the chance to play junior hockey after wrapping up his time with Cherry Creek High School. Putting in the hard work has paid off as the Greenwood Village native recently signed an NCDC tender agreement with the Boston Jr. Rangers. “I found the opportunity to get tendered by my dedication…