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Former Thunderbirds standout Kiecker-Olson decides on Maine for NCAA Division I career
November 3rd, 2021Killian Kiecker-Olson is from Minnesota and played AAA hockey for the Colorado Thunderbirds’ 14U and 16U teams before heading off to junior hockey. Since 2018, Kiecker-Olson has played in the NAHL and USHL, skating the 2021-22 season for the USHL’s Des Moines Buccaneers. After the season-opening league showcase, Kiecker-Olson committed to continue his hockey career…
Thunderbirds graduate Saville garners NCHC Goaltender of the Week award
November 1st, 2021The NCHC announced today that Omaha goalie Isaiah Saville has been named the NCHC Goaltender of the Week. Saville was sharp in net in his lone start of the weekend Friday against Long Island, backstopping Omaha to a 6-0 shutout in the first-ever meeting between the teams. He made 23 saves to earn his second…
EHL players shine in All-Star series vs. NCAA D-III teams Curry, UMass Boston
October 28th, 2021It was back to school for a handful of players across the Eastern Hockey League, as the All-Star team completed its collegiate showcase over the weekend with games against Curry College and UMass Boston. While the score sheet showed two losses for the EHL All Stars, a 5-2 defeat to Curry and 6-1 loss against…
Former Thunderbirds teammates Yoon, Hawkinson named co-captains at NCAA D-I Colorado College
October 28th, 2021Bryan Yoon and Brian Hawkinson were teammates with the Colorado Thunderbirds from 2009-14 and after Hawkinson transferred to Colorado College prior to 2020-21, the two became teammates once again on the NCAA Division I Tigers. For the 2021-22 season, the duo will serve as co-captains of the Tigers. “We are proud to announce Bryan Yoon and…
Thunderbirds alum Bottrill makes college choice, decides on NCAA Division I Brown
October 28th, 2021Maryland Black Bears forward Ryan Bottrill has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for Brown University (ECAC Hockey). Bottrill, a 2002 birth year, is in his second season of playing in the NAHL and third season of junior hockey overall. The Scottsdale, Ariz., native is currently leading Maryland in scoring with 19 points (four goals, 15…
Louisville native, Bison, RoughRiders product Tillinghast collects weekly USPHL honors
October 28th, 2021The USPHL has announced that Northern Cyclones forward Jackson Tillinghast has been named the New England Division Forward of the Week. The standout forward from last year is just that again this year. With an eight-point performance in his last two games, Tillinghast, a 2001 birth year from Louisville, is sixth in the USPHL Premier in…
Bradley to wear ‘C,’ Boucher, Gendron get an ‘A’ as Grizzlies captains for ’21-22 ECHL season
October 21st, 2021The ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies have announced that Trey Bradley, Matthew Boucher and Miles Gendron will serve as team captains for the 2021-22 season. Bradley enters his third full season as a professional and will wear the ‘C’ for Utah. Last season, he led the Grizzlies with 37 assists and was second the team with 47…
Foothills, Thunderbirds star Klee commits to ‘dream school,’ decides on NCAA D-I North Dakota
October 21st, 2021Off to a strong start with the Colorado Thunderbirds’ 16U AAA team this season, David Klee’s confidence grew this week with a major announcement as the 2005-born Morrison native committed to NCAA Division I North Dakota. Klee said the decision was a long time coming. “I had heard about North Dakota’s program but really got…
Westminster native Mastay immersing himself in new role as team captain for USPHL’s Jets
October 21st, 2021Cody Mastay came into the 2021-22 season with the USPHL’s Metro Jets looking to improve his overall game, contend for a national championship, and earn himself an opportunity to play college hockey. Last season, Mastay enjoyed his first season with the Jets, collecting 14 goals and 38 points in 35 games and showcasing himself as…
Evolution grad, Boulder native Stevens picks up weekly accolades from USPHL
October 20th, 2021The USPHL announced today that Lake Tahoe Lakers defenseman Luke Stevens is the Pacific Division Defenseman of the Week. Stevens, a 2002 birth year from Boulder, is getting it done everywhere, whether it’s leading the Lakers in shorthanded time on ice with 2:43 per game, to leading the league in blue line scoring with 13…