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‘Dream come true’ for Valis as Denver native, LHA, Thunderbirds alum inks NHL deal with Maple Leafs
March 2nd, 2025Borya Valis was born in Los Angeles, developed his hockey game in Denver, and has played the last four seasons in the WHL. Now, Valis’ NHL dreams are coming closer after he signed a three-year, entry-level contract this week with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Valis has been a dynamic force for the Prince George Cougars…
Castle Pines native, LHA product Branish climbing hockey ladder with commitment to NCAA D-III Roger Williams
March 1st, 2025Tyler Branish has used his days in the EHL as a springboard to the next level, committing recently to NCAA Division III Roger Williams. Roger Williams, located in Bristol, R.I., will play in the CNE conference next season. Branish, a defenseman for the New Jersey 87’s and a native of Castle Pines, is an example…
Rampage standout Hertz signs NCDC tender with new Buckaroos team, will be ‘cool to play back home’ in Montana
February 23rd, 2025Zach Hertz is a Montana native who has spent his formative hockey development years playing AAA hockey with the Colorado Rampage. Next season, the Billings, Mont., product will head home to play with the Montana Buckaroos, a new NCDC team that is joining the junior hockey league for the 2025-26 season. “The opportunity came up…
After time in WHL, USHL, Centennial native Schelter commits to NCAA Division I St. Thomas for ’25-26 season
February 22nd, 2025Luke Schelter is the next story of a player who played major junior hockey to commit to an NCAA Division I school. With NCAA rules changing earlier this season, a player with OHL, QMJHL or WHL experience is now eligible to play NCAA D-I hockey. The previous rules stated playing in the CHL voided a…
Colorado natives Friedman, Stukey garner weekly honors from NCDC, USPHL
February 22nd, 2025The NCDC and USPHL have announced their weekly awards, with a pair coming from Colorado. The NCDC Mountain Division Goaltender of the Week is the Pueblo Bulls’ Noel Friedman, while the USPHL Southeast Elite Forward of the Week is Curren Stukey of the Hampton Roads Whalers. Friedman (‘05/Denver) was back to old tricks, stopping 42…
Team Colorado AAA star Ronan advances hockey, academic career, commits to NCAA Division III Dubuque
February 20th, 2025Grace Ronan grew up playing hockey in Park City, Utah, but saw her career take a decided turn once she came to Colorado to play for the Colorado 14ers and Team Colorado AAA. Next season, she’ll head to Iowa to play NCAA Division III hockey for the University of Dubuque, a team that just wrapped…
From Colorado to Canada to Minnesota, Denver native Paranjape has had whirlwind year in hockey journey
February 19th, 2025Dhilan Paranjape played the 2023-24 season for Regis Jesuit High School and then began his junior hockey career last fall with the SIJHL’s Kenora Islanders. Unfortunately, the Islanders franchise folded midway through the season, but the Denver native quickly found a new home with the USPHL’s Minnesota Mullets. “I don’t have many connections, so me…
Greeley native, Resurrection Christian alum McFarland takes home weekly NE-10 honors
February 18th, 2025Saint Michael’s College senior Brennan McFarland has been named Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Week. McFarland collected three goals and three assists while going plus-5 in a weekend sweep of Assumption. After the Purple Knights allowed the opening goal on Friday, McFarland tied the game at 4:07 of the first period to spark a four-point…
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Rampage product Contreras-Checani tabbed for weekly NCDC honors
February 14th, 2025Rock Springs Grizzlies defenseman Casey Contreras-Checani has been named the NCDC Mountain Division Defenseman of the Week. Contreras-Checani (‘06/Gilbert, Ariz.) registered a goal and added two assists for a three-point weekend against Idaho Falls. After starting the season in the NA3HL, he has advanced to the NCDC where he’s enjoyed contributing six points in nine…