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Thunderbirds grad Kiecker-Olson inks pro contract with ECHL’s Admirals

March 21st, 2026

The ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals have signed forward Killian Kiecker-Olson. Kiecker-Olson, 25, spent the last three years at NCAA Division I Canisius University, where he registered 13 goals and 23 assists for 36 points over 78 games. The Andover, Minn., native spent his freshman year at the University of Maine, where he had a goal and…

Colorado College goalie, Aspen native Mbereko signs pro deal with ECHL’s Cyclones

March 19th, 2026

Colorado College senior goaltender Kaidan Mbereko has signed a standard player contract with the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Cincinnati is the ECHL affiliate of the AHL’s Toronto Marlies and the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs. Mbereko is one of the most decorated goalies in program history. He finished his…

Greenwood Village native, Arapahoe, Krivo, T-Birds alum Gudridge finding luck with NAHL’s Shamrocks

March 17th, 2026

Mason Gudridge is spending his rookie season of junior hockey with the NAHL’s Watertown Shamrocks, a team located in South Dakota. While that’s far from a traditional hockey market, the Greenwood Village is enjoying the season he also gets to spend with his older brother, Watertown’s captain Jordan Gudridge. “The opportunity arose in Watertown due…

Thunderbirds, Arvada alum, Wheat Ridge native Boettiger claims weekly WHL award

March 16th, 2026

The WHL announced today that Kelowna Rockets netminder Harrison Boettiger has been named the WHL Goaltender of the Week for the week ending Sunday, March 15. Boettiger, an 18-year-old product of Wheat Ridge, went 3-0-0-0 with a 0.98 goals-against average and .973 save percentage this past week. This marks the second time this season Boettiger…

Tigers graduate Bertolino grabs weekly EHL accolades

March 16th, 2026

The EHL has announced its Stars of the Week, with one having ties to Colorado. Dominic Bertolino (F) New Jersey 87’sAn All Star and Manhattanville commit, Bertolino and the 87’s had a perfect trio of wins over the Philadelphia Little Flyers. His week began with a two-goal effort, one of which included the game winner….

Tigers alum Bertolino finds EHL success, commits to NCAA D-III Manhattanville

March 14th, 2026

Dominic Bertolino, a forward for the EHL’s New Jersey 87’s, has committed to NCAA Division III Manhattanville University for the 2026-27 season. Bertolino ranks third on the team in points, posting 12 goals and 34 assists for 46 total points this season. He has competed with the 87’s in the EHL for two seasons. Last…

After development in EHL, Greenwood Village native Crawford finds ‘incredible opportunity’ with NCAA D-III Sant Joseph

March 14th, 2026

Patrick Crawford, a forward for the EHL’s East Coast Wizards, has committed to NCAA Division III Saint Joseph for the 2026-27 season. An ‘05 out of Greenwood Village, Crawford has spent the last two seasons with the Wizards. After 15 points in his rookie season, Crawford has now doubled his production with 13 goals and…

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March 14th, 2026

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Telluride native Scanlon takes home weekly EHL award

March 13th, 2026

The EHL has announced Showcase Stars for Week 23 Stars of the Week. These selections come from the Broad Street Battle Showcase from March 6-9. New Hampshire Avalanche defenseman Mason Scanlon is a Northeast Conference Star of the Week. Scanlon had an impressive weekend at the Broad Street Battle Showcase for the Avalanche. The ‘06…

Colorado College hands coach Mayotte, ‘the right leader for the Tiger program,’ five-year extension

March 11th, 2026

Colorado College has announced that Tigers hockey coach Kris Mayotte has agreed to a five-year contract extension. The new contract with Mayotte, who has guided CC the past five seasons, extends through the 2030-31 season. “In my role as the athletic director, it is my responsibility to provide stability and vision for the hockey program,…

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