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Eagles coach Cronin makes jump from AHL to NHL, named new coach for Ducks
June 8th, 2023The AHL’s Colorado Eagles have announced that head coach Greg Cronin has been named the new head coach of the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks. Cronin spent five seasons as the Eagles bench boss, compiling a record of 164-104-30 and leading the team to Calder Cup Playoffs appearances three times, with the AHL postseason being cancelled in…
From the Trainer’s Room: The Bauer Bump
June 7th, 2023If you play hockey, you’ve probably heard the term “Bauer Bump” at some point, which refers to a bony prominence that can form at the back of a player’s heel. But what exactly is that? Is it a problem? How do you get rid of it? The clinical term for the condition is Haglund’s Deformity,…
After two USPHL seasons with Moose, Glenwood Springs native Knott staying in Minnesota with NCAA D-III Saint John’s commitment
June 1st, 2023Cooper Knott came to the USPHL’s Minnesota Moose for the 2021-22 season and returned this past season for his last year of junior hockey. Those two seasons helped develop his game to be ready for the college ranks, and the Glenwood Springs native recently committed to Saint John’s University, an NCAA Division III school in…
Staying home: Greenwood Village native Rakowski signs NAHL tender with first-year Grit organization
May 27th, 2023As the NAHL’s Colorado Grit continues to shape its roster for the 2023-24 season, the team has been adding Colorado natives to the lineup. The latest tender signing was Greenwood Village’s Ben Rakowski, who signed earlier this month. “I think this opportunity came to a tender because of all the hard work I have put…
Avalanche optimistic for ’23-24 despite losing Landeskog for entire season after knee surgery
May 27th, 2023Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog missed the entire 2022-23 season with a knee injury. Now, the 30-year-old is out for the 2023-24 campaign after having successful knee surgery back on May 10. “Gabe Landeskog is a really special player in the NHL and for our team, his importance transcends to the ice,” said Avalanche GM…
From the Trainer’s Room: Recovering faster for the next game
May 25th, 2023As the summer tournament season begins to heat up, the frequency of games in a short period of time can become a concern. Athletes may play multiple games on the same day or weekend, which can take a toll on a player’s body, causing fatigue and soreness, leading to decreased performance and increased injury risk….
Valor grad, Centennial native Alfieri excited to take jump to NCDC’s Jr. Bruins in ’23-24
May 25th, 2023After capping his high school career at Valor Christian with a 2023 state championship, Alec Alfieri is moving on to a higher level of the game. Alfieri, a Centennial native, recently signed an NCDC tender with the Boston Jr. Bruins for the upcoming 2023-24 USPHL season. “At nationals, the Jr. Bruins coach, Nick Cammarata, first…
Lakewood native Friedrichs finds balanced fit for hockey, academics with NCAA D-III Anna Maria commitment
May 23rd, 2023Mason Friedrichs played for six junior hockey teams over his three-year career, but the Lakewood native saw that as a positive to his development. Next season, Friedrichs will head to college after his recent commitment to NCAA Division III Anna Maria College, a school in Paxton, Mass. “Right before Christmas, I reached out and expressed…
From the Trainer’s Room: Choosing the best strength training plan for you
May 18th, 2023Summer is here, and focus should be shifting to preparing for the next season, addressing any aches and pains, shoring up weaknesses, and bolstering strengths. A big part of that process includes a proper strength training program. There are many different theories on strength training, but one key is knowing why you are lifting weights….
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