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Denver’s Larson uses strong senior season at Valor Christian as springboard to USPHL’s MadHatters
September 7th, 2024Ben Larson was part of three Colorado state championships playing for Valor Christian High School. Now, the Denver native will have a shot to compete for a national junior title with the USPHL’s Atlanta MadHatters. “I thought last season went really well for myself,” Larson said. “I definitely developed and got better as a player…
Canadian junior hockey in SJHL next stop for Denver native, Jr. Pios, Thunderbirds alum Fisher
September 7th, 2024Brick Fisher said Canadian hockey has always appealed to him with its history and style. Now, the Denver native will get to experience that firsthand after recently signing with the SJHL’s Notre Dame Hounds. “This opportunity arose from my family advisor Patrick Bedell,” said Fisher. “Patrick has played a huge role in my hockey journey…
USPHL Premier 2024-25 Division Previews: Northwest Division
September 4th, 2024Order is 2023-24 regular season finish, followed by new division members Vernal Oilers Season Opener: Sept. 21 vs. Iron County Yeti The Oilers have been the sole Northwest Division representatives at the Nationals thus far, and they hope to be able to keep up that honor here in 2024-25. General Manager David Imonti is positive…
Former Colorado women’s hockey coach Dessart moves to NCAA D-I level as Vermont’s associate head coach
August 31st, 2024Just a few short years ago, Kevin Dessart was coaching the UC Boulder women’s hockey team. Fast forward to 2024, and Dessart is now in the NCAA Division I ranks after recently being named associate head coach for the Vermont women’s hockey team. “I am extremely excited to become the associate head coach with the…
Rampage, Thunderbirds alum Carden utilizing strong faith to battle adversity, on and off the ice
August 31st, 2024Born in Ohio, Michael Carden and his family moved to Florida and then to Colorado all by the time he was six years old. It was once Carden arrived in Colorado that the goaltender’s hockey career took off. “I played for the Colorado Rampage 13U and 14U AAA teams, and after a hiatus due to…
Aspen’s Lauer uses ’23-24 season in EHL as springboard to NCAA Division III commitment to LVC
August 31st, 2024Lochlan Lauer spent the 2023-24 season playing in the Eastern Hockey League for the Philadelphia Hockey Club, and the Aspen native will stay in the region for the 2024-25 season after recently committing to play NCAA Division III hockey for Lebanon Valley College. The Dutchmen play in the UCHC with the school based in Annville,…
Aurora native Beaudette says commitment to NCAA D-I powerhouse Wisconsin ‘the best fit for me’
August 28th, 2024Shayla Beaudette said it was always a dream of hers to play NCAA Division I hockey “at the highest level.” That dream came closer to reality recently when the Aurora native committed to perennial national powerhouse Wisconsin, where she’ll start as a freshman in the fall of 2026. “When I had the opportunity to talk…
2024-25 NCDC Team Preview: Utah Outliers
August 23rd, 2024The NCDC will be previewing each of the 21 teams set to hit the ice during the 2024-25 season in a continuing series up to the Sept. 19 start of the new campaign. Utah Outliers Mountain Division Home Arenas: Acord Ice Arena, West Valley City, Utah; Black Rock Event Center, Park City, Utah (starting Feb….
Colorado youth hockey grad Pashley finds right fit, signs with USPHL’s Fighting Elk for 2024-25 season
August 18th, 2024Josh Pashley sees things through a realistic lens. And the Thousand Oaks, Calif., native now living in Castle Rock is thrilled with what he sees with the USPHL’s Colorado Fighting Elk, a team he recently signed with for the 2024-25 season. “The opportunity arose when I was finished at a main camp in Utah and…
New arena for AHL’s Eagles focal point of Northern Colorado development proposal
August 17th, 2024The AHL’s Colorado Eagles could soon have a new home arena. Last month, the city of Greeley and Windsor’s Water Valley Company unveiled a 5,000-acre development plan in West Greeley, a proposed development that would include a new rink for the Eagles. The Greeley City Council voted unanimously to have the city explore the the…