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Home crowd boosts Hawks to 14U Tier II 3A national championship in OT thriller
April 10th, 2023Each time the Littleton Hawks lit the lamp April 3 against the Cheektowaga Warriors, the walls inside the Edge Ice Arena rattled. It took until deep into the overtime period at the 2023 Chipotle-USA Hockey Youth Tier II 14U National Championships, but the Hawks harnessed that home-ice energy to secure a 4-3 victory to win…
Two goals in 15 seconds lift Hawks to 16U Tier II 3A national championship glory
April 10th, 2023Fifteen seconds. That is what decided the 3A crown for the 2023 USA-Chipotle USA Hockey Youth Tier II 16U National Championships April 3 in Williamsville, N.Y., at the Northtown Center. The Littleton Hawks scored twice within 15 seconds early in the third, and then for good measure, added another goal 39 seconds later en route…
Arvada native Jackson utilizes strong season with Team Colorado AAA to earn NCAA D-III commitment to MSOE
April 6th, 2023Lexi Jackson spent five seasons with the Rocky Mountain Lady RoughRiders before joining the Team Colorado AAA program for the 2022-23 season. Next year, the Arvada native will be on the move again, starting her NCAA career with the Division III Milwaukee School of Engineering program, a team that will be starting its first season…
Thunderbirds standout, Denver native Pusateri nets NAHL opportunity with Odessa tender
April 5th, 2023Remy Pusateri had a successful season in 2022-23 with the Colorado Thunderbirds’ 18U AAA team and has parlayed that into a chance to play junior hockey. Recently, the Denver native signed an NAHL tender with the Odessa Jackalopes. “The opportunity with Odessa came up after the scout for Odessa watched me for multiple games,” Pusateri…
From the Trainer’s Room: Improving your speed
April 4th, 2023The time for offseason hockey training is upon us. At this point of the year, the focus should shift to how we can improve and make gains for next season. Almost every hockey player I work with wants to get stronger and get faster. Following a proper training plan designed by a professional coach can…
Aspen native, Colorado College goalie Mbereko chosen NCHC Rookie of the Month
April 4th, 2023The NCHC has announced that Colorado College freshman goaltender Kaidan Mbereko is the NCHC Rookie of the Month. Mbereko completed his freshman campaign strong, backstopping Colorado College to a playoff upset on the road and the Frozen Faceoff championship game. He posted a 3-1-0 record in five starts in March, including a career-best three-game winning…
Grand Junction native, Thunderbirds grad Cloutier decides on NCAA future with commitment to D-III Lawrence
March 31st, 2023Carter Cloutier has taken his game to a new level the past two seasons in the NAHL. Last week, the hard work for the Grand Junction native paid off with a commitment to NCAA D-III Lawrence University, an NCHA school located in Appleton, Wis. “I first met the coach (Brett Wall) back in October when…
From the Trainer’s Room: 5 reasons adults should exercise
March 28th, 2023Let’s chat about exercising as an adult. It’s not just about losing weight or changing how you look. That may be one of the many benefits, but let’s break down five top reasons why adults should exercise or include fitness in their daily lives. Prevention of daily aches/pains in the body As we age, our…
‘Special and complete’ Colorado College coach Mayotte signs contract extension through ’27-28 season
March 27th, 2023Kris Mayotte, who guided Colorado College to its first appearance in the NCHC championship game March 18, has signed a contract extension through the 2027-28 season. “Kris is a special and complete coach,” said Colorado College vice president and director of athletics Lesley Irvine. “He is an elite recruiter and talent developer and has quickly…
Avalanche bench boss Bednar inks three-year extension through ’26-27 season
March 22nd, 2023Jared Bednar is sticking around for a while. Earlier this week, the Colorado Avalanche announced that their head coach has signed a three-year contract extension through the 2026-27 season, kicking in once Bednar’s current deal expires after the 2023-24 campaign. Bednar, who led the Avalanche to the 2022 Stanley Cup, is the winningest coach in…