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New NAHL team branded Pueblo Peppers as team eyes ‘an exciting new chapter of hockey’
July 2nd, 2026The new junior hockey franchise in Pueblo, formerly the NCDC’s Pueblo Bulls, has been reintroduced as the Pueblo Peppers, a team that will play in the NAHL starting with the 2026-27 season. A statement from the Pueblo Peppers: We are excited to officially unveil our new team name, identity, and brand: the Pueblo Peppers. This rebrand…
Denver names longtime assistant coach McMillan Pioneers’ first GM
June 24th, 2026Denver has named Tavis MacMillan the first general manager/assistant coach in program history. MacMillan, 55, just completed his 11th season with Denver in 2025-26 as an assistant coach and helped the Pioneers capture a fourth national championship in that time. In this role, MacMillan will continue to lead DU’s recruiting efforts in North America and abroad while…
Showcase Series part of growing exposure initiatives for EHL, EHLP in 2026-27
June 22nd, 2026As the Eastern Hockey League continues to thrive and succeed in player development and advancement on a yearly basis, part of that process is the league’s annual Showcase Series, events where some or all teams in the EHL and EHLP come together under one roof and play regular-season games in front of scouts and decision-makers…
RoughRiders alum, Denver native O’Connor heading to Montana for college hockey career
June 18th, 2026The NA3HL’s West Bend Power have announced that forward Quinn O’Connor has committed to play ACHA Division II college hockey for the University of Montana. This past season, the Denver native showed a tremendous amount of improvement and development offensively from his first season in the league. For the Power in the 2025-26 season, O’Connor…
Erie native, former CC, Thunderbirds, Jaguars, LHA standout Slavin lifts Stanley Cup with Hurricanes
June 17th, 2026Former Colorado College and current Carolina defenseman Jaccob Slavin made history Sunday night when the Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. Slavin, who collected the primary assist on Carolina’s first goal in the series-clinching victory, is just the fifth former Tiger to win a Stanley Cup,…
Eagles assistant coach Weiss chosen as first head coach of PWHL Las Vegas franchise
June 16th, 2026Colorado Eagles assistant coach Kim Weiss has accepted the position as head coach of the PWHL’s new expansion team in Las Vegas. Weiss has spent the past two seasons with the Eagles and is just the second woman in AHL history to serve as an assistant coach in a full-time role. “It’s an honor to become a…
Utilizing EHL development track, Rampage grad, Franktown native Dell commits to NCAA D-III St. Joseph
June 13th, 2026Thomas Dell, a defenseman for the EHL’s Providence Capitals, has committed to NCAA Division III St. Joseph for the 2026-27 season. Dell, an ‘05 out of Franktown, joined the Capitals midseason for his age-out campaign. In 24 games, he recorded five goals and nine assists. Dell played games across three total seasons in the EHL,…
NAHL forms new Mountain Division, adds former NCDC teams from Colorado, Utah
June 13th, 2026The NAHL has announced that its Board of Governors has approved the membership applications for five new teams located in Montana, Colorado, Utah, and Idaho. The five teams, formerly in the NCDC, will play in the newly formed Mountain Division starting in the 2026-27 season. Starting in Montana, the Billings Cattle Punchers will return junior…
Broomfield native, Jaguars, Thunderbirds alum Sellers off to ACHA’s Roadrunners
June 13th, 2026Deegan Sellers of the KIJHL’s Spokane Braves has committed to play ACHA hockey for Metropolitan State University-Denver this fall. Sellers, 21, was second on the Braves with 44 points (19 goals, 25 assists) in 43 games and had four points in four playoff games. This season saw Sellers establish new highs in goals, assists and…
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