Category Archives: Junior
Denver product, Thunderbirds, Flyers grad Klee sees NHL dreams get closer, chosen by San Jose in 2023 NHL Draft
July 5th, 2023David Klee spent the 2022-23 season playing his rookie season in the USHL for the Waterloo Black Hawks. That season saw NHL clubs take notice, with the San Jose Sharks being impressed enough to take the Denver native in the seventh round (196th overall) of the NHL Draft June 29 in Nashville. “I found out…
Tigers grad French finds success with NA3HL’s Bighorns, commits to NCAA D-III Wisconsin-Eau Claire
June 20th, 2023Earlier this offseason, Keaton French was named the NA3HL Goaltender of the Year. French recently added to his accolades by committing to NCAA Division III University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. “I actually reached out to Coach (Matt) Loen this past spring and he responded saying that they were possibly in the market for a goaltender,” explained…
Colorado products selected in 2023 junior hockey drafts
June 15th, 2023Over the past couple months, junior hockey leagues have held their annual drafts, selecting players from across the Rubber Hockey coverage areas in the process. Below, in bold, are the players chosen with Colorado and Utah connections. NA3HL Draft – April 19 1st round, 17th overall, Bryce Bethard, F, Rocky Mountain RoughRiders 18U AAA, Butte…
After two USPHL seasons with Moose, Glenwood Springs native Knott staying in Minnesota with NCAA D-III Saint John’s commitment
June 1st, 2023Cooper Knott came to the USPHL’s Minnesota Moose for the 2021-22 season and returned this past season for his last year of junior hockey. Those two seasons helped develop his game to be ready for the college ranks, and the Glenwood Springs native recently committed to Saint John’s University, an NCAA Division III school in…
Lakewood native Friedrichs finds balanced fit for hockey, academics with NCAA D-III Anna Maria commitment
May 23rd, 2023Mason Friedrichs played for six junior hockey teams over his three-year career, but the Lakewood native saw that as a positive to his development. Next season, Friedrichs will head to college after his recent commitment to NCAA Division III Anna Maria College, a school in Paxton, Mass. “Right before Christmas, I reached out and expressed…
Tigers grad French makes last junior season count, tabbed NA3HL Goaltender of Year
May 11th, 2023The NA3HL has announced that Helena Bighorns netminder Keaton French has been named the True Hockey Goaltender of the Year for the 2022-23 season. French, 21, began the season with the Minnesota Loons and was traded to Helena in late January. The Alaska native ended up with a 13-13-0 record in 27 games played during…
Minnesota junior hockey career keeping Parker native Whitmore in state for NCAA D-III career with Hamline commitment
April 27th, 2023This season, Jack Whitmore played for the NAHL’s St. Cloud Norsemen and NA3HL’s Alexandria Blizzard, two junior hockey teams in Minnesota. For the 2023-24 season, the Parker native will be back in Minnesota after recently committing to play NCAA Division III hockey for Hamline University, a MIAC school in St. Paul, Minn. Whitmore arrived in…
Aspen product Dolan uses strong USPHL season to earn NCAA commitment to D-III Anna Maria
April 27th, 2023Larkin Dolan made the rounds in junior hockey, eventually finding his fit this past season with the USPHL’s Motor City Gamblers. Next year, the Aspen product and talented goaltender will head to college hockey after recently committing to NCAA Division III Anna Maria College in Paxton, Mass. “I knew a few guys that had committed…
Grand Junction native, Thunderbirds grad Cloutier decides on NCAA future with commitment to D-III Lawrence
March 31st, 2023Carter Cloutier has taken his game to a new level the past two seasons in the NAHL. Last week, the hard work for the Grand Junction native paid off with a commitment to NCAA D-III Lawrence University, an NCHA school located in Appleton, Wis. “I first met the coach (Brett Wall) back in October when…
Windsor native, RoughRiders grad Gordon using NAHL success to make NCAA Division I Arizona State commitment
March 7th, 2023Cole Gordon has had a sucecssful NAHL career with the Minnesota Wilderness, and NCAA teams have taken notice. Earlier this week, the 20-year-old Windsor native announced his commitment to NCAA Division I Arizona State, where he’ll skate for the Sun Devils starting with the 2023-24 season. “I’m proud to announce my commitment to play Division…