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Colorado connections Slavin, Jones, Swayman chosen for 2026 U.S. Men’s Olympic Team
January 4th, 2026The roster for the 2026 U.S. Olympic Men’s Hockey Team was announced Friday by USA Hockey live on NBC’s TODAY Show. Among the 25 players named were three players with Colorado connections – Erie native and defenseman Jaccob Slavin (Carolina Hurricanes), defenseman Seth Jones (Florida Panthers) and goaltender Jeremy Swayman (Boston Bruins). Slavin played back…
Denver native, Jr. Pioneers, RoughRiders alum Delaney collects weekly NCDC honors
December 23rd, 2025The USPHL has announced that Lewiston MAINEiacs blueliner Kevin Delaney is the NCDC New England Division Defenseman of the Week. A Denver native, Delaney put up a strong defensive stat line, scoring four goals in just two games against the CT Chiefs North and St. Stephen County Moose, both shootout losses for the MAINEiacs. Back…
Glenwood Springs’ Weatherred taking giant development step with EHL’s Bears, loving ‘how great the team is’
December 20th, 2025Jett Weatherred entertained an offer this past summer to head east and play junior hockey in the EHL for the New Jersey Bears. Accepting the offer has paid immediate dividends for the Glenwood Springs native, who spent the 2024-25 season with the NA3HL’s Texas RoadRunners. “I think what appealed to me the most was just…
Glenwood Springs native Weatherred posts productive weekend, earns weekly EHLP accolades
December 15th, 2025The EHL has announced that New Jersey Bears forward Jett Weatherred is one of the EHLP Mid-Atlantic Division Stars of the Week. Weatherred was a strong offensive presence for the Bears with a standout performance in their 6-3 win over the New Jersey 87’s on Saturday. The Glenwood Springs native, now a two-time Star of…
Junior hockey journey keeps motivating Denver native Orr, now eyeing next stage of career
December 14th, 2025Briggs Orr was born in Denver and lived in the Lowry neighborhood before his family moved to California. After progressing up the youth hockey ranks in Colorado and California, Orr made the jump to junior hockey with the WHL’s Calgary Hitmen. He has since played for four teams in the NAHL – Minot Minotauros, St….
Arvada native Scarafoni named team captain of NCDC’s Miners for 2025-26 season
December 14th, 2025Heading into the holiday season, AJ Scarafoni found himself with an early Christmas present as the Arvada native was recently named captain of the NCDC’s Rock Springs Miners. Scarafoni was with the organization for the 2024-25 season, then known as the Rock Springs Grizzlies, and came back to man the blue line for a second…
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Pleasant Grove native Stubbs cops monthly honors from FPHL after 34 points in 17 games
December 9th, 2025The Federal Prospects Hockey League has announced that Binghamton Black Bears forward CJ Stubbs has been selected the Player of the Month for October/November. Stubbs played 17 games for the Black Bears during the first two months and is leading the league in scoring with 10 goals and 24 assists for 34 points. His best…
Golden native, Colorado youth hockey grad Gilcrease finding development niche with EHL’s RoughRiders
December 8th, 2025Houston Gilcrease played all over Colorado during his youth hockey career, developing his game every step of the way. This season, the Golden native is playing his rookie season of junior hockey, lacing up the skates for the EHL’s Connecticut RoughRiders. “The opportunity came after Grand Junction River Hawks main camp, where head coach Dustin…
Colorado Springs native Peterson signs NAHL tender with Jackalopes
December 6th, 2025The NAPHL’s T1ER League has announced that Biggby 18U forward Zachary Peterson has signed an NAHL tender agreement with the Odessa Jackalopes for the 2025–26 season. Peterson, 17, is a Colorado Springs native in his first season with the Biggby program, where he’s already made an immediate impact with five points through 12 games. He…