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Timing is everything as Denver native Orr finds late NCAA D-I opportunity at Ferris State

October 4th, 2026

For Briggs Orr, it was better late than never. After the Denver native finished the 2025-26 season with the NAHL’s Aberdeen Wings, he looked at his NCAA options for the 2026-27 season and decided to commit to NCAA Division III University of New England. Then the phone rang, and when Orr answered, he realized a…

Colorado natives Knott, Kuzmich bag weekly EHLP honors to open 2026-27 season

October 1st, 2026

The Eastern Hockey League (EHL) and Eastern Hockey League Premier (EHLP) have announced Week 1 Stars of the Week, running September 24-27, and a pair of Colorado natives earned EHLP honors. Atlantic City Seals forward Kody Knott (Denver) earned the award for the Mid-Atlantic Conference and Seahawks Hockey Club forward Brayden Kuzmich (Thornton) did the…

Boulder native, Thunderbirds alum Graubins collects weekly NCDC award

October 1st, 2026

South Shore Kings forward Sawyer Graubins is the NCDC Metropolitan Conference Forward of the Week. The Boulder native opened his junior career with five goals and two assists as South Shore won twice. His coach praised his speed in transition, creativity off the rush and quick release during a seven-point debut weekend. Back home, Graubins…

Quartet of Colorado connections, EHL stars off to NCAA Division III college hockey teams for ’26-27 season

September 23rd, 2026

Four players with Colorado ties who spent the 2025-26 season in the Eastern Hockey League are off to NCAA Division III programs for the 2026-27 season. Thomas Dell, a defenseman for the EHL’s Providence Capitals, has committed to NCAA Division III St. Joseph for the 2026-27 season. Dell, an ‘05 out of Franktown, joined the…

Arvada native, Okanagan, Thunderbirds alum Flores signs with AJHL’s Storm, garners weekly league honors

September 22nd, 2026

The AJHL’s Grande Prairie Storm has announced the signing of defenseman Quinten Flores for the 2026-27 season. And after the first week of the AJHL regular season, the Arvada native was named AJHL Defensive Player of the Week after compiling three assists in the team’s 6-1 home opener against the Bonnyville Pontiacs on September 18…

Lafayette native, Colorado youth hockey alum Simpson traded to NAHL’s River Hawks

September 19th, 2026

The NAHL’s Grand Junction River Hawks have acquired defenseman Gabe Simpson from the Watertown Shamrocks. The Lafayette native brings significant junior hockey experience to the River Hawks blue line. Simpson spent the 2024–25 season with the New Jersey Rockets in the NCDC, recording three goals and 15 assists for 18 points in 51 games. Last…

Lakewood native, Thunderbirds alum Clarke off to NCAA Division III Concordia for 2026-27 season

September 13th, 2026

The Pueblo Bulls played their last season in the NCDC and under the Bulls name in 2025-26, but players from last year have committed to play college hockey for the 2026-27 season. Former Bulls captain and forward Brody Clarke is taking the next step in his hockey journey, committing to NCAA Division III Concordia College….

Hawks, Rampage alum, Castle Rock native Wennogle lands with NCAA D-III SUNY Brockport for ’26-27 season

September 13th, 2026

The Pueblo Bulls played their last season in the NCDC and under the Bulls name in 2025-26, but players from last year have committed to play college hockey for the 2026-27 season. Former Bulls forward Joey Wennogle is off to NCAA Division III SUNY Brockport for the coming year. The Castle Rock native made an…

Experienced Vail native Golden back in Colorado as associate coach for NAHL’s River Hawks

September 6th, 2026

The Grand Junction River Hawks are proud to announce the addition of Kirk Golden as associate coach for the 2026-27 NAHL season. A native of Vail, Golden brings an extensive hockey background to Grand Junction that spans NCAA hockey, junior hockey, professional hockey overseas and player development. Most recently, Golden served as an assistant coach…

Rampage grad Krizan heading off to ACHA college hockey at Columbia

August 21st, 2026

The NA3HL’s Norwich Sea Captains have announced that defenseman Kolin Krizan has committed to play ACHA Division III college hockey for Columbia University. Krizan began his NA3HL career with the Helena Bighorns in the 2024-25 season before joining the Tulsa Jr. Oilers. He then finished out the 2024-25 season with the Sea Captains, where he remained…

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