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Broomfield native Stafford decides on NCAA D-III Wilkes for college hockey destination

April 2nd, 2024

Easton Stafford has experienced the USPHL in two very competitive areas, first playing in the New England Division in 2022-23 before transferring over to the Southeast Division and the Charlotte Rush this year. He has been to Nationals (just recently in March) and has also hit the 40-point mark in two straight seasons, showing he…

Colorado Springs product, Tigers, Rampage alum Lindsey takes next step, tenders with NA3HL’s Bighorns

March 30th, 2024

Garrett Lindsey grew up playing for the Colorado Springs Tigers and Colorado Rampage and will soon take a familiar path to junior hockey. Recently, the Colorado Springs native signed an NA3HL tender with the Helena Bighorns, a common destination for Colorado-born hockey players. “I was lucky enough to be connected with Mike Greene and after…

After four-year NCAA D-III career, Colorado Springs’ Vaughan off to pro hockey with FPHL’s Prowlers

March 30th, 2024

Jake Vaughan spent two seasons playing NCAA Division III hockey for Connecticut College and another two skating for Saint Mary’s. Now, the Colorado Springs native has moved on to the professional hockey ranks, signing last week with the FPHL’s Port Huron Prowlers. “The opportunity with Port Huron came out of nowhere, honestly,” said Vaughan. “I…

Commitment to NCAA D-III Norwich one of value, culture for Castle Pines native Nelson

March 24th, 2024

Sophia Nelson has used her strong 2023-24 season with the Team Colorado AAA program into a college commitment to NCAA Division III Norwich. The Cadets play in the New England Hockey Conference, with the school itself located in Northfield, Vt. “The opportunity to commit to Norwich arose towards the end of February,” explained Nelson. “Coach…

Broomfield native, Team Colorado AAA standout Bouthillette finds right fit with NCAA D-III WNE commitment

March 24th, 2024

Alana Bouthillette excels on and off the ice, which is why the Broomfield native’s recent commitment to NCAA Division III Western New England checked all the boxes. WNE is a Commonwealth Coast Conference school located in Springfield, Mass., about 90 miles southwest of Boston. “I first met Coach (Katie) Zimmerman at the Haverhill NA Elite…

Colorado College star, Aspen native Mbereko tabbed All-American, NCHC Goaltender of the Year for ’23-24

March 24th, 2024

Colorado College sophomore Kaidan Mbereko was voted the unanimous NCHC Goaltender of the Year, after also being a unanimous First-Team All-NCHC selection this year. He also earned First Team All-American status. In conference play, the Aspen native led the NCHC with both a 2.15 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage in 24 starts. He…

For Colorado Springs native Barr, NAHL tender opportunity with Anchorage ‘very exciting’

March 23rd, 2024

Gavin Barr has had a solid 2023-24 season with the NA3HL’s Helena Bighorns. Recently, the Colorado Springs native earned a shot to play in the NAHL by signing a tender agreement with the Anchorage Wolverines. “My tender opportunity with Anchorage came up after the NA3HL Showcase,” said Barr. “I initially had a conversation with them…

Strong final season at NCAA D-I Minnesota State leads to Lafayette native Morton signing NHL deal with Flames

March 23rd, 2024

After a dominant final season with NCAA Division I Minnesota State, Lafayette native Sam Morton has signed with the NHL’s Calgary Flames. Morton’s contract will begin with the 2024-25 season. He will be joining the Calgary Wranglers on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign. “It’s unbelievable,” Morton told CalgaryFlames.com. “Since you…

Colorado Springs native, Catamounts, Doherty alum Bogan developing game with NA3HL’s Bighorns

March 17th, 2024

When Garrett Bogan wrapped up his high school season in 2021 playing for Doherty, he wondered if he would have a chance to play junior hockey and continue to develop his game. In short, that answer became a resounding “yes” over the summer of 2021. “I went to the Colorado Springs Tigers ID camp and…

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