Blog
From the Trainer’s Room: Fueling for success
September 28th, 2023A car needs fuel to run, and the same can be said for the human body. Athletes in particular need to make sure to replenish their energy to get ready for the next training session or competition. An added obstacle is often a busy schedule. Between school, work, training sessions, practices, competitions, and homework, there…
Littleton native, LHA grad Nuanes off to Cincinnati for junior hockey with USPHL’s Jr. Cyclones
September 27th, 2023Dominic Nuanes played the 2022-23 season with the Littleton Hockey Association’s 18U team, his second season with the Hawks. That season earned him notice from junior hockey teams, and the Littleton native will play the 2023-24 season with the USPHL’s Cincinnati Jr. Cyclones. “An old coach reached out who is now with the Cincinnati Cyclones’…
For Lakewood native, Team USA standout Hensley, new PWHL women’s pro league a thrilling opportunity
September 25th, 2023Since graduating college in 2016, Lakewood native Nicole Hensley has found her way on to many USA Hockey women’s national teams and playing in women’s professional leagues. Now, she’ll be a part of the new PWHL Minnesota franchise after being selected Sept. 18 in the second round (12th overall) of the inaugural PWHL Draft. “The…
From the Trainer’s Room: Importance of hip mobility
September 20th, 2023The biggest and most powerful joint in the body is the hip joint. The hip joints not only generate the majority of power in athletic movements, but also are the center of all points of connection and load for the body’s muscle groups. Therefore, when the hip joint becomes compromised in any way, it affects…
Broomfield’s Richardson shooting for stars with Spacemen in final USPHL junior hockey season
September 20th, 2023Joe Richardson feels he has found the perfect fit for his last junior hockey season in the USPHL. After playing the 2022-23 season for the Richmond Generals, the Broomfield native will suit up in 2023-24 for the Fort Wayne Spacemen. “One of my buddies, Noah Takitani, has played there the past two years and got…
NCDC 2023-24 Team Preview Series: Ogden Mustangs
September 19th, 2023As the light beams through The Ice Sheet’s giant windows, looking out upon the mountain-meets-desert landscape of Ogden, Utah, there’s the familiar sound of pucks hitting sticks and blades carving ice. Just another beautiful day in Mustang Country. The Ogden Mustangs were originally founded in 2011 and have always found a way to be contenders….
Durango product, Tigers grad Houle excited for time between pipes with NA3HL’s RoadRunners
September 18th, 2023Hunter Houle is a new member of the NA3HL’s Texas RoadRunners for the 2023-24 season, but the Durango native and Colorado Springs Tigers graduate is a familiar face to RoadRunners head coach Mike Beavis. Houle is coming off a very good season in goal with the Tigers’ 18U AAA team. “Hunter played for me in…
NCDC 2023-24 Team Preview Series: Provo Predators
September 18th, 2023It’s been a busy run up to the Provo Predators’ first NCDC season, but General Manager Nick Dreyer likes how it’s all coming together for one of the six new teams in the Tier II Tuition Free conference. The Predators will help to open the Mountain Division’s inaugural weekend when they take on the Ogden…
NCDC 2023-24 Team Preview Series: Pueblo Bulls
September 18th, 2023The Bulls are back, but it’s an all new era for the team in Pueblo. Now elevated to Tier II, the Bulls are gearing up for what they hope will be an outstanding debut season in the National Collegiate Development Conference. Knowing before the 2022-23 season that they would be elevated from Tier III, they…
Highlands Ranch native, Hawks lifer Watson taking game to next level with NA3HL’s Tradesmen
September 15th, 2023Reid Watson did it all last year for the Littleton Hawks’ 18U team – finished the 2022-23 season as team captain, was a CSDHL All-Star participant, and popped 42 goals with 42 assists for 84 points. For this coming season, the Highlands Ranch native will head to junior hockey with the NA3HL’s Oregon Tradesmen, a…