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Lafayette native, Colorado youth hockey alum Simpson gets best of both worlds with NCAA D-I Lindenwood commitment
April 7th, 2024For Gabriel Simpson, committing to play NCAA Division I hockey for Lindenwood checked all boxes he was looking for. Lindenwood, located just outside St. Louis, just finished its second season at the NCAA D-I level after finding major success at the ACHA level. “My commitment to Lindenwood started at the 2023 Rocky Mountain District Player…
Jaguars, Gators alum, Thornton native Fricke anxious for return in ’24-25 to USPHL’s Kernels
April 5th, 2024The 2023-24 USPHL season hasn’t even been over for 10 days, but Nate Fricke has already signed to return to the Battle Creek Kernels for his third season with the club. Fricke, a Thornton native, has been with the Michigan-based Kernels since the team started as an expansion franchise with the 2022-23 season. “I actually…
Carbondale native, Leafs, Thunderbirds alum Scott earns weekly USHL accolades
April 2nd, 2024The USHL has announced that Dubuque Fighting Saints blueliner Fisher Scott is the Defenseman of the Week. The 2004-born Carbondale native and Colorado College commit recorded a goal and two assists in two games last week Scott assisted on a Noah Powell goal vs. the USA Hockey NTDP U18s last Friday and then scored the…
Broomfield native Stafford decides on NCAA D-III Wilkes for college hockey destination
April 2nd, 2024Easton 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, 2024Garrett 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, 2024Jake 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, 2024Sophia 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, 2024Alana 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, 2024Colorado 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, 2024Gavin 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…