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Thunderbirds alum Jones named to Team USA squad for 2022 Olympics
October 7th, 2021Former Colorado Thunderbirds defenseman Seth Jones has been named one of the first three players of the 2022 U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team. “It’s no secret we’re excited about the prospects of our team for the 2022 games,” said Stan Bowman, general manager of the team. “Patrick (Kane), Auston (Matthews) and Seth reflect the high level of talent that will make…
Colorado Springs native, Tigers product Miltko adjusting to junior hockey with USPHL’s Blades
October 7th, 2021Jake Miltko is a rookie this season with the USPHL’s Steele County Blades, making the jump to junior hockey after several seasons of youth hockey in Colorado. A Colorado Springs native, Miltko spent the 2020-21 season with the Colorado Springs Tigers’ 18U AAA team, finishing first in their division in NAPHL play and having “a…
Tigers grad, Pueblo native Feamster honored with weekly, monthly awards from NA3HL
October 5th, 2021The NA3HL announced today that the Bauer Hockey NA3HL Forward of the Month is Helena Bighorns forward Samuel Feamster. A Pueblo native, Feamster tallied eight goals and four assists in four games during September, finding the scoresheet multiple times in each contest and notching two hat tricks in that span. Feamster grabbed a stunning five…
Thunderbirds alum Saville picks up weekly college hockey honors from NCHC
October 5th, 2021Omaha’s Isaiah Saville has been named the NCHC’s Goaltender of the Week. Saville was strong in net to backstop Omaha to a season-opening split with Lake Superior State last weekend. In Saturday’s season opener, Saville compiled 15 saves in a 4-3 overtime defeat. The next night, Saville racked up 24 saves, including nine in the…
Littleton native, Rampage alum Flageolle earns weekly USPHL accolades
September 30th, 2021Hampton Roads Whalers netminder Kannon Flageolle has been named the USPHL Southeast Division Goaltender of the Week. The 2002-born native of Littleton picked up a win and took a loss as the Whalers went 3-1, falling in that first game by only a 1-0 score. Flageolle stopped 39 of 41 shots faced at the USPHL…
Denver to serve as host city for 2021 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction celebration
September 30th, 2021USA Hockey announced today that the 2021 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame induction celebration – including the formal enshrinement of the Class of 2020 and 2021 as well as the presentation of the Lester Patrick Trophy to the 2020 and 2021 recipients — will take place on Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Denver Marriott Tech…
After not playing in ’20-21, Thunderbirds alum Levy looking to make impact in ’21-22 for BCHL’s Wild
September 30th, 2021Hank Levy sat out the 2020-21 season due to not be able to cross the Canadian border, but that won’t be the case this season after the 2002-born goaltender signed earlier this month with the BCHL’s Wenatchee Wild. Levy last played for the Colorado Thunderbirds’ 18U AAA team in 2019-20 and posted an 8-2-0 record…
Advancing game to USPHL’s Mullets ‘a perfect fit’ for Colorado youth hockey grad Szmul
September 29th, 2021Jackson Szmul was born in Dallas and moved to Castle Rock when he was seven years old. Once he arrived in Colorado, Szmul’s involvement and development with hockey took off. This season, he’s enjoying his inaugural season of junior hockey with the USPHL’s Minnesota Mullets. “My (Mullets) coach Chris Walby sent me a text and…
Kinasewich tabbed new coach, general manager for ECHL’s Grizzlies
September 28th, 2021The ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies announced Tuesday that Ryan Kinasewich is the team’s new head coach and general manager. Kinasewich, the eighth head coach in team history and fourth since the team joined the ECHL in 2005, takes over for Tim Branham, who was named an assistant coach with the AHL’s Colorado Eagles earlier this month….
Boulder native Stevens garners weekly honors from USPHL
September 28th, 2021The USPHL announced today its players of the week for the West Region. Boulder native Luke Stevens, a defenseman for the Lake Tahoe Lakers, was named Defenseman of the Week for the Pacific Division. Stevens picked up six points over the Lakers’ first three games, including five assists. He’s also been solid on defense throughout…