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After cracking USHL roster for ’21-22, Centennial’s Raftery commits to NCAA Division I Maine
August 13th, 2021It’s been quite the summer for Patrick Raftery. First, the 2004-born forward earned a spot with the USHL’s Lincoln Stars for the upcoming 2021-22 season. For an encore, the Centennial native committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for the University of Maine, aiming to begin his freshman year in the fall of 2023. “Maine…
Valor Christian grad Pahos chosen high in NAHL Entry Draft, has junior hockey options for ’21-22
August 6th, 2021Evan Pahos parlayed a strong senior season at Valor Christian High School into getting noticed by numerous junior hockey organizations. The North American Hockey League’s Chippewa Steel thought so highly of Pahos that they nabbed him in the first round (eighth overall) of the NAHL Entry Draft, which was held July 14. “It was really…
Herriman native, Jr. Grizzlies product Mannek signs ECHL deal with Utah for ’21-22 campaign
August 5th, 2021After playing nine games for the ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies at the end of the 2020-21 season, Herriman native Mason Mannek has signed with the Grizzlies for the 2021-22 season. Mannek made his professional debut on May 19 against the Allen Americans, where he posted an assist. Mannek ended the season with two assists. The 21-year-old…
Young Carbondale blueliner Scott off to NAHL with Colorado College commitment in tow
August 4th, 2021This past spring, Fisher Scott signed to play with the returning Springfield Jr. Blues in the North American Hockey League. Then once summer arrived, the 2004-born defenseman from Carbondale committed to play NCAA Division I hockey back in his home state for Colorado College. Needless to say, the past few months have been a whirlwind…
Broomfield native, Hyland Hills product Haake advances game for ’21-22, inks with EHL’s Eclipse
July 29th, 2021Next season will be different on a number of levels for Connor Haake. For starters, he’ll be leaving Colorado for the first time after a complete youth hockey career with the Hyland Hills Jaguars to play junior hockey with the Eastern Hockey League’s Maine Eclipse. In signing with the Eclipse, it was actually a situation…
Avalanche welcome new talented quartet to organization after 2021 NHL Draft
July 29th, 2021Due to past trades, the Colorado Avalanche held just four picks at last weekend’s NHL Draft, but GM Joe Sakic made all four count, especially on the offensive side. Colorado started off taking Swedish forward Oskar Olausson in the first round (28th overall) on Friday night out of the HV71 program overseas. On the second…
Parker native, RoughRiders graduate Kambeitz signs with AHL’s Condors ahead of ’21-22 season
July 28th, 2021Last week, the Bakersfield Condors announced they have signed forward Dino Kambeitz to a one-year, AHL/ECHL contract for the 2021-22 season. The 21-year-old Kambeitz played 211 games in the Western Hockey League for the Victoria Royals and Lethbridge Hurricanes, compiling 92 points (42 goals, 50 assists). Last season with Lethbridge, the Parker native had 20…
After successful career with Monarch, graduating captain Zis finding new challenges out east
July 22nd, 2021Sam Zis played three seasons of high school hockey with Monarch, leading the Coyotes in scoring the past two seasons and serving as captain in 2020-21. Next season, the 2003-born Zis, who graduated this year from Boulder High School, is heading out east to play for the Connecticut Chiefs’ 18U AAA team, a program with…
New NHL contract sees Colorado Springs’ Carlo staying in Boston six more seasons
July 22nd, 2021Just three seasons after leaving the Colorado youth hockey ranks, Brandon Carlo found himself in the NHL. Now four years later, the 24-year-old Colorado Springs native will stay with the Boston Bruins for six more seasons after recently signing a six-year extension with the club. Carlo met with reporters over Zoom after signing the contract….
Riverblades tab Randall to coach USPHL club for sophomore season in 2021-22
July 20th, 2021The USPHL’s Provo Riverblades have announced the hiring of new head coach Danny Randall. Randall, a native of Boston, joins the Riverblades to lead the program in its second season of operation. After a slow start to the season, the Riverblades blazed through the second half of the 2020-21 season as the hottest team in…