Category Archives: Pro
Former Thunderbirds star Kiecker-Olson inks ’26-27 deal with ECHL’s Bison
September 21st, 2026The ECHL’s Bloomington Bison has announced that the team has signed forward Killian Kiecker-Olson to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Kiecker-Olson made his professional debut on March 6 with the Norfolk Admirals, picking up four assists in 10 games, after completing collegiate play with NCAA Division I Canisius University. The Andover, Minn., native set…
Former Thunderbirds standout Nicholetts signs ’26-27 contract with ECHL’s Thunder
September 16th, 2026The ECHL’s Wichita Thunder has announced the signing of forward Brayden Nicholetts for the 2026-27 season. Nicholetts is entering his second season as a pro. The Spruce Grove, Alta., native turned pro at the end of his college career in 2024-25 and appeared in 16 games for the Utah Grizzlies. Last season, he played in…
Boulder, T-Birds, RoughRiders alum, Wheat Ridge native Mickel back with SPHL’s Ice Bears for ’26-27 season
September 5th, 2026The SPHL’s Knoxville Ice Bears have signed defenseman Cole Mickel for the 2026-27 season. Mickel returns to Knoxville, having served a brief stint towards the end of last season following the conclusion of his collegiate career at NCAA Division III Saint Mary’s University. Prior to Saint Mary’s, the Wheat Ridge native spent one season at…
Centennial native Ott continuing pro career, signs 2026-27 contract with ECHL’s Gargoyles
September 1st, 2026The ECHL’s Greensboro Gargoyles have announced that forward Shane Ott has been signed to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Ott was acquired from the Bloomington Bison following the 2025-26 season. Ott, 25, enters his second professional season after a strong rookie campaign in Bloomington. He signed with the Bison after graduating from NCAA Division…
Colorado youth hockey grad, Littleton native Sargent signs with FPHL’s Bobcats for ’26-27
August 27th, 2026The FPHL’s Blue Ridge Bobcats have announced that defenseman Nolan Sargent, acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Fresno Falcons, has officially signed with the team for the 2026-27 season. “I’m really excited and can’t wait to join this group of guys,” said Sargent. “I look forward to competing hard every night and contributing to bringing…
Thunderbirds alum, Denver native Foote signs NHL deal with Philadelphia
August 21st, 2026The NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers have agreed to terms with forward Nolan Foote on a one-year, two-way contract. A Colorado Thunderbirds grad, the 25-year-old Foote skated in 54 regular-season games with the AHL’s Charlotte Checkers in 2025-26, recording 14 goals and 18 assists for 32 points. He also notched one goal and one assist in three Calder…
AHL’s Wolves re-sign captain, Erie native Slavin to two-year contract
August 21st, 2026The AHL’s Chicago Wolves have re-signed captain Josiah Slavin to a two-year contract. Slavin enters his sixth professional season and third with the Wolves after helping Chicago reach the Calder Cup Finals in 2025-26. The winger recorded six goals and 19 assists for 25 points in 69 regular-season games before adding three goals and four assists…
Two more years with AHL’s Reign on tap for Westminster native, Colorado College grad Millar
August 3rd, 2026The AHL’s Ontario Reign has announced that defenseman Jack Millar has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the club through the 2027-28 season. Millar, 25, just completed his second professional season with the Reign, recording nine points (two goals, seven assists) in 40 games while finishing tied for second with a plus-18 rating. He also appeared in five…