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Rampage, Tigers, RJHS alum, Castle Rock native Radic collects monthly EHL honors

March 15th, 2025

The EHL has announced that forward Aidan Radic of the Providence Capitals is a February/March Star of the Month. The ’05 native of Castle Rock had an outstanding month for the Capitals tallying an impressive seven goals and 23 assists in 15 games played. Radic had 11 multi-point games over the month with his best…

Denver native, Evolution grad Andrus earns weekly honors from EHL

March 12th, 2025

The EHL has announced forward Brogan Andrus of the Bridgewater Bandits as a Northeast Division Showcase Star. The ’04 native of Denver had a solid weekend for the Bandits putting up five total points (three goals, two assists). Andrus had a goal and an assist in a 3-0 win over the Pennsylvania Huntsmen and the…

Colorado products Friedman, Stukey claim monthly honors from NCDC, USPHL

March 12th, 2025

The NCDC and USPHL have announced their monthly award winners, with a pair of standouts from Colorado taking home the honors. Pueblo Bulls goalie Noel Friedman is the NCDC Mountain Division Goaltender of the Month, while Hampton Roads Whalers forward Curren Stukey is the USPHL Southeast Elite Division Forward of the Month. Friedman, a Colorado…

Bailey native, LHA, Mountain Vista alum Burns collects weekly USPHL honors

March 3rd, 2025

Northern Cyclones forward Kail Burns been named the USPHL New England Elite Division Forward of the Week. Burns (‘06/Bailey) put home three goals and added two assists in a two-game stretch to close the season for the Cyclones, including a 3-1-4 line against the South Shore Kings on Feb. 23. He stands with 41 points…

‘Dream come true’ for Valis as Denver native, LHA, Thunderbirds alum inks NHL deal with Maple Leafs

March 2nd, 2025

Borya Valis was born in Los Angeles, developed his hockey game in Denver, and has played the last four seasons in the WHL. Now, Valis’ NHL dreams are coming closer after he signed a three-year, entry-level contract this week with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Valis has been a dynamic force for the Prince George Cougars…

Castle Pines native, LHA product Branish climbing hockey ladder with commitment to NCAA D-III Roger Williams

March 1st, 2025

Tyler Branish has used his days in the EHL as a springboard to the next level, committing recently to NCAA Division III Roger Williams. Roger Williams, located in Bristol, R.I., will play in the CNE conference next season. Branish, a defenseman for the New Jersey 87’s and a native of Castle Pines, is an example…

After time in WHL, USHL, Centennial native Schelter commits to NCAA Division I St. Thomas for ’25-26 season

February 22nd, 2025

Luke Schelter is the next story of a player who played major junior hockey to commit to an NCAA Division I school. With NCAA rules changing earlier this season, a player with OHL, QMJHL or WHL experience is now eligible to play NCAA D-I hockey. The previous rules stated playing in the CHL voided a…

Colorado natives Friedman, Stukey garner weekly honors from NCDC, USPHL

February 22nd, 2025

The NCDC and USPHL have announced their weekly awards, with a pair coming from Colorado. The NCDC Mountain Division Goaltender of the Week is the Pueblo Bulls’ Noel Friedman, while the USPHL Southeast Elite Forward of the Week is Curren Stukey of the Hampton Roads Whalers. Friedman (‘05/Denver) was back to old tricks, stopping 42…

From Colorado to Canada to Minnesota, Denver native Paranjape has had whirlwind year in hockey journey

February 19th, 2025

Dhilan Paranjape played the 2023-24 season for Regis Jesuit High School and then began his junior hockey career last fall with the SIJHL’s Kenora Islanders. Unfortunately, the Islanders franchise folded midway through the season, but the Denver native quickly found a new home with the USPHL’s Minnesota Mullets. “I don’t have many connections, so me…

Rampage product Contreras-Checani tabbed for weekly NCDC honors

February 14th, 2025

Rock Springs Grizzlies defenseman Casey Contreras-Checani has been named the NCDC Mountain Division Defenseman of the Week. Contreras-Checani (‘06/Gilbert, Ariz.) registered a goal and added two assists for a three-point weekend against Idaho Falls. After starting the season in the NA3HL, he has advanced to the NCDC where he’s enjoyed contributing six points in nine…

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