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Eagles goalie Smith uses USPHL as springboard to NCAA Division III Finlandia
July 28th, 2022“It’s been a very long journey to get to college hockey, from adversity through different injuries my first two years of juniors, and a great playoff run with the Northern Colorado Eagles,” reminisced Brendan Smith. The goaltender will get to finally realize his dream of playing college hockey, inking a commitment to NCAA Division III…
Evolution alum Smekhnov uses strong 2021-22 season with NAHL’s Jets to make NCAA D-III commitment to Wisconsin-River Falls
July 27th, 2022The NAHL’s Janesville Jets have announced that forward Arsenii Smekhnov has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Smekhnov, 21, just completed his third season of junior hockey and second season in the NAHL with the Jets. The native of Kirov, Russia, appeared in 57 regular-season games during the…
USPHL’s Mustangs re-sign Millsville native Jenson, Layton’s Wilmert for 2022-23 season
July 27th, 2022The USPHL’s Ogden Mustangs have brought back Millsville native Tate Jenson for the 2022-23 season. The USPHL’s Ogden Mustangs sign Layton’s Cole Wilmert for 2022-23. Graphics/Ogden Mustangs (July 27, 2022)
Englewood native, Thunderbirds, LHA, Kent Denver alum Zimmerman commits to NCAA D-III Hamilton
July 25th, 2022The NAHL’s Lone Star Brahmas have announced that forward Ben Zimmerman has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for Hamilton College. The 20-year-old Zimmerman just completed his first season of junior hockey in the NAHL. The Englewood native appeared in 12 regular-season games during the 2021-22 season and recorded six points (one goal, five…
For Castle Pines native Pfeiffer, USPHL’s Knights next step after stops with Chapparal, T-Birds, LHA, Arapahoe
July 22nd, 2022Sam Pfeiffer developed his game at the youth hockey level in Colorado, spending much of his time with the Arapahoe Warriors and then his later years with the Littleton Hockey Association, Colorado Thunderbirds and at Chaparral High School. For the 2022-23 season, the Castle Pines native has signed to play for the USPHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights,…
Denver’s Follett inks 2022-23 deal with USPHL’s Aviators after developing with LHA, Cherry Creek
July 20th, 2022Harrison Follett is heading to the Big Apple this fall. Follett, a Denver native who has played in Colorado for the Littleton Hawks and Cherry Creek High School, recently signed with the USPHL’s New York Aviators, a team based out of Brooklyn, N.Y. He said he’s excited for all the opportunities the Aviators provide their…
From the Trainer’s Room: Two simple exercises to improve speed on ice
July 19th, 2022Today’s hockey game is faster than ever. Today’s young stars like Trevor Zegras and Jack Hughes are so effective because of their speed. Perennial offensive stars Connor McDavid and Johnny Gaudreau have an unreal ability to accelerate and beat their opponent to the puck, which makes them so successful. Speed is determined by stride length times stride frequency. Obviously, DNA has a lot…
Rampage graduate Rapalje makes history with NCAA Division I commitment to Stonehill
July 18th, 2022After a three-year junior hockey career, Colorado Rampage alum Carter Rapalje is off to play NCAA Division I hockey this fall at Stonehill College. Stonehill will compete as an NCAA Division I independent program in 2022-23, their first at the Division I level. “There are a lot of things about Stonehill that have me excited…
Avalanche sled hockey star Roman announces retirement from U.S. national team
July 18th, 2022After a decorated 11-year career with the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team that was highlighted by six gold medals, including three in the Paralympic Winter Games, Rico Roman announced his retirement this week. “It has been nothing but fun all these years with the boys,” said Roman. “I wouldn’t be here without my teammates. I’ve…
Parker native, Chaparral High, Arapahoe, LHA grad Wicker takes next step, signs with EHL’s Railers
July 11th, 2022After a successful youth hockey career that included time with the Arapahoe Warriors, Littleton Hawks and Chaparral High School, Aidan Wicker is heading east for junior hockey. Earlier this offseason, the Parker native signed to play for the EHL’s Railers Jr. Hockey Club in Worcester, Mass. There, he’ll join former Colorado teammate Jaymin Rolfe. “A…