Category Archives: High School
Pioneers alumni Veideman, Grahame named Colorado high school boys hockey team coaches
August 8th, 2026Two University of Denver hockey alumni will be leading boys high school hockey programs in the state for the 2026-27 season. Adrian Veideman was named the head coach at Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch on May 7 and Jason Grahame was named the head coach at Kent Denver School in Englewood on June…
Hawks alum, Columbine Valley native Smith inks deal with QMJHL’s Mooseheads
August 3rd, 2026The QMJHL’s Halifax Mooseheads have announced the addition of free agent defenseman Brady Smith. Smith signs with Halifax following a prep career with the Taft School in Connecticut. “We’re very pleased to add a defenseman who brings a strong offensive mindset to our roster,” said Mooseheads GM Cam Russell. “His ability to move the puck…
New Hampshire-based Holderness School boasting quintet of Colorado connections
April 4th, 2026The Holderness School, a prep school in Holderness, N.H., surrounded by New Hampshire’s lakes and White Mountains, has a high-end hockey team that had a handful of players from Colorado this season. Forward Mikey Delaney (Denver) joined fellow forward Sawyer Graubins and defensemen Tegan Gregory (Aurora), Brody Nies (Centennial) and Henry Prowse (Edwards) on the…
Colorado Springs’ Otto finds ‘best place for me,’ signs with USPHL’s Jets in Metro Detroit
July 6th, 2025Gavin Otto grew up playing AAA hockey in Colorado and spent the last two seasons honing his game with Pine Creek High School. Next season, the Colorado Springs native is off to junior hockey in the USPHL after recently signing with the Metro Jets, a perennial contender located just mere minutes northeast of Detroit in…
Arvada native, Ralston Valley grad Bird set to take flight in ’25-26 with NA3HL’s Blizzard
June 1st, 2025Landon Bird always knew he’d wind up playing with the NA3HL’s Alexandria Blizzard – it was just a matter of timing. Last month, the Arvada native signed a tender agreement with the Blizzard and looks to start his junior hockey career this fall in Minnesota. “The opportunity to play for the Alexandria Blizzard actually began…
Cherry Creek graduate Frangiskakis signs NCDC tender with Jr. Rangers as league ‘suits my playing style’
April 13th, 2025Harry Frangiskakis hoped he’d get the chance to play junior hockey after wrapping up his time with Cherry Creek High School. Putting in the hard work has paid off as the Greenwood Village native recently signed an NCDC tender agreement with the Boston Jr. Rangers. “I found the opportunity to get tendered by my dedication…
NCAA D-I commitment to St. Lawrence means competitive hockey, academics for Parker native, Krivo grad Beddow
November 14th, 2024Nolan Beddow is playing prep school hockey at Shattuck-St. Mary’s, one of the nation’s best when it comes to player and student development. Recently, the Parker native committed to play NCAA Division I hockey at St. Lawrence University, an ECAC Hockey school in Canton, N.Y. He’ll play for the Saints after junior hockey. One option…
Denver native Gordon excited for opportunity to come home with commitment to NCAA D-I Colorado College
November 1st, 2024Dain Gordon grew up playing hockey in the Denver area and has spent the last several years playing prep school hockey for the Bishop Kearney Selects in Rochester, N.Y. Recently, Gordon committed to NCAA Division I Colorado College and will head home for his college career in 2027-28 at the earliest. “I started talking to…
Denver’s Larson uses strong senior season at Valor Christian as springboard to USPHL’s MadHatters
September 7th, 2024Ben Larson was part of three Colorado state championships playing for Valor Christian High School. Now, the Denver native will have a shot to compete for a national junior title with the USPHL’s Atlanta MadHatters. “I thought last season went really well for myself,” Larson said. “I definitely developed and got better as a player…
Colorado youth hockey grad Pashley finds right fit, signs with USPHL’s Fighting Elk for 2024-25 season
August 18th, 2024Josh Pashley sees things through a realistic lens. And the Thousand Oaks, Calif., native now living in Castle Rock is thrilled with what he sees with the USPHL’s Colorado Fighting Elk, a team he recently signed with for the 2024-25 season. “The opportunity arose when I was finished at a main camp in Utah and…