Category Archives: High School
Berthoud native Spitz excited to be part of first Idaho Falls USPHL franchise for ’22-23 campaign
August 3rd, 2022After spending all of his youth hockey days in Colorado, Dalton Spitz is heading to Idaho for the 2022-23 season after recently signing with the new Idaho Falls Spud Kings team that starts play next month in the USPHL. Spitz grew up in Berthoud and played for the NCYH Jr. Eagles through Bantams and then…
Denver’s Follett inks 2022-23 deal with USPHL’s Aviators after developing with LHA, Cherry Creek
July 20th, 2022Harrison Follett is heading to the Big Apple this fall. Follett, a Denver native who has played in Colorado for the Littleton Hawks and Cherry Creek High School, recently signed with the USPHL’s New York Aviators, a team based out of Brooklyn, N.Y. He said he’s excited for all the opportunities the Aviators provide their…
Fresh off national championship, Denver East captain Hasse moving on to USPHL’s Kernels
June 15th, 2022Connor Hasse had the season many hockey players dream about in 2021-22. Wearing the ‘C’ for Denver East High School, Hasse and his teammates won both a state championship and a national championship this past year, capping an incredible run for the team. Recently, the Denver native earned an opportunity to advance his career by…
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…
Denver East rallies in third period, captures USA Hockey Division II high school national championship
March 31st, 2022Despite his team trailing 2-1 after two periods, Denver East Angels head coach John Kopperud wasn’t worried. In the final frame, Denver East responded with three unanswered goals, including two from Kaden Dunham, to capture the Division II title with a 4-2 win over the Northport (New York) Huntington Tigers in the 2022 Chipotle-USA Hockey High School National Championships at the Children’s…
For Parker native, Cherry Creek standout Powell, NA3HL tender with Granite City intriguing opportunity
March 17th, 2022Addy Powell has seen his game improve in great strides playing for Cherry Creek High School, and junior teams have taken notice. Recently, the Parker native and defenseman signed an NA3HL tender with the Granite City Lumberjacks, a perennial contender in the junior hockey circuit. “The opportunity came about with Granite City when they came…
Aurora’s Wolff turns strong senior season at Cherry Creek into EHL tender with Jr. Rangers
March 16th, 2022For the past three seasons, Brenden Wolff has skated for the Cherry Creek High School hockey program, improving yearly for the Bruins. Earlier this month, that dedication to improvement paid off as the Aurora native signed an Eastern Hockey League tender with the Boston Jr. Rangers. “The opportunity arose from playing under Coach Mel (Jeff…
Arapahoe, Krivo, Thunderbirds grad Beyer looking forward to Arizona State brotherhood
November 9th, 2021Ethan Beyer grew up playing for the Arapahoe Warriors, Krivo School of Hockey Elite and the Colorado Thunderbirds, taking something from each of the programs and transforming himself into a top player the past few years at Shattuck-St. Mary’s Prep School. Late this past summer, Beyer realized a lifelong dream by committing to play NCAA…
Aurora native, Arapahoe, Regis Jesuit grad Sannes getting college hockey exposure with USPHL’s Mullets
September 21st, 2021Brody Sannes started skating when he was just two years old. Now some 16 years later, the Aurora native is starting his rookie season of junior hockey with the USPHL’s Minnesota Mullets. Sannes said the adjustment to the junior level has been positive to date. “The group of guys here on the Mullets are great,”…
Boulder native, Monarch alum Richards excited to get ’21-22 rolling with NA3HL’s Quake
September 9th, 2021After graduating from Boulder High School and playing high school hockey for Monarch, Evan Richards hoped an opportunity would arise for him to play junior hockey starting with the 2021-22 season. That’s when the NA3HL’s Yellowstone Quake entered the picture. “(Yellowstone coach-GM) CJ Sweigart reached out to me after the CCM Showcase and I liked…