Category Archives: Junior
Grit standout, Bison, RoughRiders grad Sinclair off to next stop at NCAA D-III Wisconsin-Stout
August 5th, 2025Will Sinclair spent his last few months of junior hockey back in his home state with the NAHL’s Colorado Grit. Next season, the Erie native will play college hockey after recently committing to NCAA Division III Wisconsin-Stout. “Early on in the season, Stout reached out,” Sinclair said. “I had a couple of phone calls but…
Outgoing Grit captain, Colorado Springs native German heading to NCAA Division III Utica
July 27th, 2025After two seasons with the NAHL’s Colorado Grit, it’s time to move on for Alex German. Last season’s team captain, the Colorado Springs native recently committed to play for NCAA Division III Utica, starting with the 2025-26 season. “Coach (Gary) Heenan and Coach (Nick) Therrien reached out late in February,” German said. “We talked for…
Castle Rock native Radic finds scoring touch in EHL, commits to NCAA Division III Roger Williams
July 22nd, 2025Aidan Radic, a forward for the EHL’s Providence Capitals, has committed to NCAA Division III Roger Williams for the 2025-26 season. Roger Williams is located in Bristol, R.I., and will be playing its first season of college hockey in 2025-26. An ’04 out Castle Rock, Radic was a mid-season addition to the Capitals’ roster. In…
Centennial native Nelson joining ‘dream school’ Denver with commitment to NCAA D-I Pioneers
July 15th, 2025Payton Nelson is coming home. Nelson, a Centennial native who has played junior hockey since 2022 in the BCHL, NAHL and USHL, recently announced his commitment to return to the Rockies and play for NCAA Division I Denver. He’ll enroll as a freshman for the upcoming 2025-26 season. “The opportunity came up when (Denver assistant…
Westminster native Valdez, a ‘constant professional,’ commits to NCAA Division III Lawrence
July 15th, 2025Michael Valdez grew up in Colorado, developing his game with the Hyland Hills Jaguars and Colorado Thunderbirds. Now, after four seasons of junior hockey in the BCHL and NAHL, the Westminster is off to college hockey, recently committing to NCAA Division III Lawrence in Appleton, Wis. Valdez spent the past two seasons skating with the…
Wheat Ridge native, Arvada, Thunderbirds alum, DU commit Boettiger signs with WHL’s Rockets
June 24th, 2025The WHL’s Kelowna Rockets have announced that they have signed goaltender Harrison Boettiger. Boettiger, a Wheat Ridge native and NCAA Division I Denver commit, was originally selected fourth overall by the Lethbridge Hurricanes in the 2022 WHL U.S. Priority Draft. The Rockets acquired his rights this past January as part of the Caden Price trade,…
Talented Colorado, Utah standouts taken in 2025 junior hockey drafts
June 12th, 2025Starting in April with the NA3HL Draft and concluding in June with the two NAHL drafts, Colorado and Utah hockey players were selected in several junior hockey drafts this year. NA3HL Entry Draft – April 30 CO1st round, 10th overall – Parker Brinner, F, Regis Jesuit HS, El Paso Rhinos2nd round, 44th overall – Boone…
Two-year EHL captain, Denver native Coderre off to college hockey with NCAA D-III Rivier
June 11th, 2025Josh Coderre, a forward for the EHL’s Providence Capitals, has committed to NCAA Division III Rivier for the 2025-26 season. The ’04 out of Denver was a two-year captain for Providence. In his sophomore season, Coderre outperformed his prior season by seven points and added four goals in the team’s final four run. With 100…
Vail native Rudrud overcomes obstacles, utilizes EHL to garner NCAA D-III Rivier commitment
June 7th, 2025Mason Rudrud, a forward for the EHL’s Providence Capitals, has committed to NCAA Division III Rivier for the 2025-26 season. Rudrud, an ’04 out of Vail, spent two years with Providence. In his rookie season, he tallied 11 goals and 12 assists for 23 points in 46 games. Despite dealing with injury in the latter…
Fort Collins native Thompson takes next step, commits to NCAA D-III University of New England
May 31st, 2025The NAHL’s Minnesota Mallards have announced that defenseman Marek Thompson has committed to play NCAA Division III hockey for the University of New England. The Fort Collins native will head to Maine in the fall to skate with the Nor’easters. “I’m super excited for the opportunity and I’ve heard nothing but great things about the…