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LHA alum, Highlands Ranch native Watson chooses NCAA D-III Saint Mary’s as college landing spot
May 16th, 2025The NA3HL’s Minnesota Moose have announced that captain Reid Watson has committed to play NCAA D-III hockey for Saint Mary’s. Watson spent both seasons of his junior hockey career in the NA3HL, most recently with the first-year Moose program. A native of Highlands Ranch, he made a significant impact on the scoresheet, racking up 94…
Okanagan Hockey Colorado bringing culture, education, athlete development to state’s youth hockey scene
May 16th, 2025Nearly three years ago, Okanagan Hockey Colorado joined the ranks of high-end, high-quality youth hockey in the state. More than hockey, OHC has a model seen in Canada and Europe that provides hockey and academics all in one setting. “We noticed that there was a trend of Colorado youth hockey players leaving the state to…
In Memoriam: Kevin Bruder (1968–2025)
May 14th, 2025It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden passing of Kevin Bruder, beloved General Manager of the Maverik Center, President & CEO of the Utah Grizzlies, and Chairman of the ECHL Board of Governors. Kevin passed away on Sunday, May 11, at the age of 56, while enjoying the Utah outdoors. Kevin’s greatest…
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…