Category Archives: NHL Pro
Denver native, former Thunderbirds star Kresl signs with WHL’s Hitmen, nets first WHL goal
October 21st, 2026The WHL’s Calgary Hitmen have signed 2006-born forward Charlie Kresl for his final season of junior hockey eligibility. Kresl attended the Hitmen training camp as a free agent and made the opening night roster. “Throughout training camp and preseason, Charlie has met our high standards we have for our 20-year-old players,” said Hitmen general manager…
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Every Day EHL: Day in the life of Arvada native, East Coast Wizards star Aidan McNeal
October 14th, 2026Aidan McNeal is playing his rookie season of junior hockey in the EHL with the East Coast Wizards, a team based in Bedford, Mass. A native of Arvada, McNeal is adjusting to his daily routine. NON-GAME DAY 7:15 a.m. – Wake up in my apartment with my three other roommates who are also on the…
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Centennial native, Hawks, Tigers alum Bunjer captures weekly EHL award
October 14th, 2026The EHL has announced that New Jersey Bears forward Oliver Bunjer is a Mid-Atlantic Conference Star of the Week. Bunjer did NOT allow the Bears to lose this past week. Down 5-1 to the Pennsylvania Huntsmen in the third period on October 7, the All Star from Centennial kicked off the long road back with…
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EHL, EHLP stage successful early-season Ice Breaker Showcase in Walpole, Mass.
October 6th, 2026All 28 teams, 16 in the EHL and 12 in the EHLP, met up for the first time the very first weekend in October. Helping to kick off the new season, the annual Ice Breaker Showcase took place at the Cadillac of Norwood Ice Arena in Walpole, Mass. Every team played at least three games…
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Team Colorado AAA alum, Breckenridge native Bellissimo gloves weekly ECAC Hockey honors
October 6th, 2026The ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Week is RPI freshman Sadie Bellissimo. The Breckenridge native put on an impressive display in net in her second career start against then-No. 5 Northeastern on October 2 as she made 41 saves with one goal against for a .970 save percentage, sending RPI into overtime, where she secured…
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Thunderbirds, Okanagan invited to USA Hockey Development League starting in ’27-28
October 6th, 2026USA Hockey announced today the programs invited to be a part of the USA Hockey Development League, which will begin play in 2027-28. “The DL is the next evolution of player development in the United States, and we are thrilled to provide another pathway for players to reach the USHL, NAHL, college hockey and the…
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Timing is everything as Denver native Orr finds late NCAA D-I opportunity at Ferris State
October 4th, 2026For 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…
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