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Westminster’s Cesario heading home in 2024 with recent commitment to NCAA D-I Air Force
January 27th, 2023Joe Cesario spent his youth hockey days with the Hyland Hills Jaguars and Rocky Mountain RoughRiders before starting his junior hockey career this season with the NAHL’s Minnesota Wilderness. For the 2024-25 season, the Westminster native will be heading home after recently committing to NCAA Division I Air Force (Atlantic Hockey). “The opportunity came about…
Golden native, Arvada, Ralston Valley grad Holunga bags weekly USPHL award
January 27th, 2023The USPHL has announced that Connecticut Jr. Rangers forward Elias Holunga has been named the Mid-Atlantic Division Forward of the Week. Holunga, a 2003 birth year from Golden, helped the Jr. Rangers pick up two important wins over the Hershey Cubs this past week as they attempt to maintain home-ice advantage for the playoffs. Holunga had…
From the Trainer’s Room: Why choose Compete Sports Performance and Rehab?
January 26th, 2023You have so many choices in Orange County to send your athletes for sports performance training and injuries. So why choose Compete Sports Performance and Rehab? Simply put, Compete has a track record of success that you can trust. Our staff is highly qualified with experience at the highest levels, and we utilize evidence-based practices…
Colorado youth hockey alum Florit making major name for himself at NCAA Division III Arcadia
January 26th, 2023For Dylan Florit, his time spent in Colorado during his youth hockey career made a difference in helping him advance to junior hockey and, ultimately, college hockey. Florit, a sophomore at NCAA Division III Arcadia University, located near Philadelphia, played two seasons for the Colorado Thunderbirds and one for Chaparral High School and the Rocky…
Avalanche coach Bednar gets victory No. 266, now sits atop team coaching wins list
January 26th, 2023Jared Bednar isn’t one for celebrations, unless, of course, that means the Colorado Avalanche wins the Stanley Cup. And while that indeed took place last June, Bednar eclipsed two more milestones this week in coaching his 500th NHL game (all with the Avs) and in beating the Washington Capitals 3-2 Tuesday night, Bednar earned win…
Greenwood Village’s Gudridge ‘extremely excited and proud about’ committing to NCAA D-I Dartmouth
January 19th, 2023Jordan Gudridge doesn’t turn 18 until the end of June, but the talented defenseman out of Greenwood Village has his future planned out after recently committing to NCAA Division I Dartmouth College (ECAC Hockey). Gudridge is enjoying his rookie season with the USHL’s Madison Capitols and said the Dartmouth commitment has been a long time…
Trio of Colorado natives collect weekly USPHL honors
January 19th, 2023The USPHL has announced that a trio of Colorado natives have earned weekly honors. In the Mountain Division, Wilder Jacober (Provo Predators) is Forward of the Week and Evan Stringer (Northern Colorado Eagles) is Goaltender of the Week. Over in the Pacific Division, Ethan Blackburn (San Diego Sabers) has been named Goaltender of the Week….
From the Trainer’s Room: Show up to a tournament or showcase with a plan for success
January 18th, 2023Tournament or showcase play can take a major toll on an athlete’s mind and body. Don’t just show up to a tournament or showcase – show up with a plan that will allow you to play at your best. Prior to leaving for tournament or showcase: • Take time to clarify goals for the event…
NCDC All-Star Game Series coming to Foxboro Sports Center Feb. 21
January 18th, 2023The National Collegiate Development Conference, the USPHL’s Tier II tuition-free hockey league, will present its 2023 NCDC All-Star Game Series on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Foxboro Sports Center in Foxboro, Mass. Held after the conclusion of another great event at Foxboro Sports Center – the South Shore Kings Presidents Day Showcase – the NCDC…
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