Category Archives: Junior
For Thornton native, Thunderbirds, Jaguars alum Forgrave, jump to NA3HL’s Ice Bats a beneficial step in hockey development
January 29th, 2025Tommy Forgrave is enjoying his first season of junior hockey with the NA3HL’s Austin Ice Bats, a team located in Cedar Park, Tex. Admittedly apprehensive at first playing for the Ice Bats, the Thornton native has found his groove and is one of the team’s more consistent players. “I decided to sign with the Austin…
Summit, Tigers alum, Breckenridge native Theriault secures weekly NA3HL award
January 27th, 2025The NA3HL has announced that Helena Bighorns forward Finn Theriault has been named the Frontier Division Star of the Week. The first-place Bighorns secured a spot in the 2025 Fraser Cup Playoffs after picking up a pair of wins over the Bozeman Icedogs and Butte Irish in front of great crowds at Steed Arena. Theriault,…
‘High-character, team-first’ Grit standout Reyelts heading home with NCAA D-III St. Scholastica commitment
January 24th, 2025For Colorado Grit forward Kennan Reyelts, playing in the NAHL has led to the Minnesota native heading back to the Land of 10,000 Lakes for college hockey. Reyelts, a native of Proctor, Minn., recently committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for the College of St. Scholastica, a MIAC school located in Duluth, Minn. “I…
Colorado products Sandquist, Peck, McCormack garner weekly NCDC, USPHL honors
January 24th, 2025The NCDC and USPHL have announced their weekly awards and a trio of Colorado natives earned the honors this week. Utica Jr. Comets defenseman Anderson Sandquist is the NCDC New England Division Rookie of the Week, while Pueblo Bulls goalie Devin Peck is the NCDC Mountain Division Goaltender of the Week and Hampton Roads Whalers…
Highlands Ranch native, LHA graduate Watson picks up weekly NA3HL award
January 21st, 2025The NA3HL has announced that Minnesota Moose forward Reid Watson is the West Division Star of the Week. Watson and the Moose remain one of the hottest teams in the league, extending their win streak to an impressive nine games, Watson being able to record at least one point or more in 10 consecutive contests….
For Parker native, Arapahoe grad Mitchell, USPHL journey one of growth, development
January 19th, 2025Ryan Mitchell made the decision last season to further his junior hockey career in the USPHL. The Parker native has now played for three teams in three states and said he wouldn’t trade the experience for anything. Last season, Mitchell started with the Decatur (Ill.) Blaze before joining the new Colorado Fighting Elk at the…
Grit blueliner Pavlowich staying in Colorado after junior hockey, commits to NCAA D-I Air Force
January 15th, 2025In his first season with the NAHL’s Colorado Grit, defenseman Carson Pavlowich has elevated his game and attracted the eyes of college hockey coaches. This past week, the Proctor, Minn., native committed to play NCAA Division I hockey at the Air Force Academy (Atlantic Hockey America). “I am very excited and honored to announce my…
Thunderbirds product, Castle Rock native Hinton coming home with NCAA D-I Air Force commitment
January 14th, 2025After a stint in Maryland, Castle Rock native Trey Hinton is coming home. Hinton, playing this season for the NAHL’s Maryland Black Bears, recently committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for the Air Force Academy (Atlantic Hockey America). “I would like to thank everyone at the MBB family for their support to start the…
Second-year Grit netminder Erickson makes NCAA D-I commitment, decides on Bentley
January 14th, 2025It’s onward and upward for the Colorado Grit’s Jack Erickson. Erickson, a native of White Bear Lake, Minn., is playing his second season with the Grit and recently committed to NCAA Division I Bentley (Atlantic Hockey America). “I am so thankful for the opportunities and experiences I got playing for the Grit,” said Erickson. “I…
Wheat Ridge native, Arvada, Thunderbirds alum, DU commit Boettiger nabs weekly USHL award
January 14th, 2025The USHL has announced that USA Hockey NTDP netminder Harrison Boettiger is the USHL Goalie of the Week Boettiger made 27 saves on 29 shots for the NTDP (U18) in its 4-2 win vs. Tri-City on Friday. The Wheat Ridge native then earned his second win of the weekend with 27 stops in a 7-5…