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After pair of USHL seasons, Boulder native Wallace set to start NCAA D-I career this fall at Cornell
May 17th, 2022Winter Wallace is the epitome of the term “student-athlete.” The Boulder native has spent the last two seasons in the USHL and will begin his college career in the fall playing for NCAA Division I Cornell University, an Ivy League school in Ithaca, N.Y. “Cornell is a school that I began talking to when my…
Valor Christian grad, Highlands Ranch native Hoehn wraps junior career with commitment to NCAA D-III SUNY Potsdam
May 17th, 2022Mason Hoehn spent the 2020-21 season playing junior hockey for the USPHL’s Richmond Generals before starting the 2021-22 campaign with the NAHL’s Springfield Jr. Blues. The Highlands Ranch native finished this past season back in Richmond and recently made plans for the 2022-23 season with his commitment to play at NCAA Division III SUNY Potsdam….
From the Trainer’s Room: The basics of sports injury rehab
May 12th, 2022Injuries unfortunately are a part of sports. How an athlete recovers and returns from the injury depends on each athlete and each injury. There are different severities of injury and different demands on the injured area depending on the sport being played and how each individual responds to injury and pain. In other words, an ankle…
Erie’s Goodman finishes high school career strong, snags NA3HL tender with Sea Captains
May 6th, 2022Mitch Goodman played on a Centaurus High School team in 2021-22 that came up a bit short in the standings. The Erie native stayed positive throughout the season and was rewarded recently by signing an NA3HL tender with the Norwich Sea Captains, a team based in Norwich, Conn., for the 2022-23 season. “After Jameson Bain…
Littleton native Schum uses strong season with 14ers to advance career to college level at Miami
May 5th, 2022Growing up, Ella Schum started playing hockey at the age of nine and quickly became enamored with the game almost immediately. A Littleton native, Schum skated for the Colorado Select and Rocky Mountain Lady RoughRiders programs before finishing out her youth days this past season with the Colorado 14ers. All the hard work paid off…
From the Trainer’s Room: How to diagnose, treat shoulder sprains in hockey players
May 4th, 2022Can you tell me what a “separated shoulder” injury is? It’s not the same as a dislocated shoulder and you may be surprised to know how many professional players have sustained this injury. In fact, when I recently spoke with Joe Huff, the head athletic trainer for the Anaheim Ducks, he said it may be one…
Centennial’s Nelson makes standout ’21-22 season with T-Birds turn into NAHL opportunity with Wilderness
April 30th, 2022Even though Payton Nelson was born in the Chicago area and began his hockey journey there, some of his formative years have been spent in Colorado playing for the Littleton Hawks and Colorado Thunderbirds. Next season, the Centennial native figures to make the jump to junior hockey after signing an NAHL tender earlier this month…
Broomfield native, Colorado youth hockey alum Graber recognized as 2021-22 ECHL MVP
April 28th, 2022The ECHL has announced that Will Graber of the Fort Wayne Komets has been selected as the Warrior Hockey ECHL Most Valuable Player for the 2021-22 season. The award is presented annually to the player selected to be the most valuable to his team as determined in a vote of ECHL coaches, broadcasters, media relations directors and media members. …
Several Colorado natives chosen for 2021-22 USPHL all-star teams
April 27th, 2022The USPHL has announced its Elite and Premier division all-stars for the 2021-22 season. Several Colorado natives and one Utah connection earned postseason honors. MIDWEST WEST DIVISIONG: Riley Allen, Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings, Lakewood (Dakota Ridge High School, Littleton Hawks, Colorado Thunderbirds) NEW ENGLAND DIVISIONF: Jackson Tillinghast, Northern Cyclones, Louisville (Boulder Bison, Rocky Mountain RoughRiders)D: Andrew…
Dawg Nation helping Colorado hockey community recover from Marshall Fire
April 21st, 2022Back on December 30, a small grass fire broke out in Boulder County and quickly engulfed much of the surrounding area. Named the Marshall Fire by local officials, the fire was first reported to 911 at the intersection of Colorado 93 and Marshall Road. Even after fire crews arrived on the scene, gusty winds spread…