Category Archives: Pro
After four seasons at NCAA D-I Niagara, Centennial native Ott makes jump to pro hockey with ECHL’s Bison
April 7th, 2025Shane Ott didn’t play AAA hockey growing up in Colorado, but the Centennial native recently became the latest in a long line of players from the state to sign a professional contract. After wrapping up his senior season at NCAA Division I Niagara, Ott signed with the ECHL’s Bloomington Bison and has recorded seven assists…
‘Realization of a dream:’ Denver City Council approves new 55-acre development around Ball Arena
November 1st, 2024The area of Denver’s Ball Arena will soon be surrounded by a new residential and commercial district. The proposed transformational redevelopment project can now move forward after Denver City Council approved a series of rezoning, development agreements, and service plan ordinances on Oct. 21. Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, which owns the arena as well as…
New arena for AHL’s Eagles focal point of Northern Colorado development proposal
August 17th, 2024The AHL’s Colorado Eagles could soon have a new home arena. Last month, the city of Greeley and Windsor’s Water Valley Company unveiled a 5,000-acre development plan in West Greeley, a proposed development that would include a new rink for the Eagles. The Greeley City Council voted unanimously to have the city explore the the…
Avalanche star MacKinnon takes home 2024 Hart Memorial Trophy as NHL MVP
June 27th, 2024Center Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche is the 2023-24 recipient of the Hart Memorial Trophy, presented “to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The 28-year-old MacKinnon – a Hart Trophy finalist for the fourth time after finishing third in voting in 2020-21, second in 2019-20 and…
Erie native, Colorado youth hockey grad Slavin named 2024 Lady Byng Trophy winner
June 5th, 2024Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin is the 2023-24 recipient of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy, awarded “to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability,” as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The 30-year-old Erie native is a Lady Byng Trophy winner for…
Thunderbirds, DU alum Gambrell earns weekly AHL honors after big weekend with Marlies
December 18th, 2023The AHL announced today that Toronto Marlies forward Dylan Gambrell has been selected as the AHL Player of the Week for the period ending Dec. 17, 2023. Gambrell helped the Marlies secure a pair of road wins with a five-point weekend, registering two goals and three assists. On Friday night in Providence, Gambrell matched a…
Serving as captain for AHL’s Griffins ‘a huge honor’ for Littleton native, Hawks, T-Birds alum Didier
December 7th, 2023Josiah Didier has pretty much done it all in the AHL, but he’s not done yet. The Littleton native was part of the Calder Cup-winning Charlotte Checkers team in 2019 and served as captain the past two seasons with the Providence Bruins. This season, the 30-year-old Didier wears the ‘C’ for the Grand Rapids Griffins,…
AHL’s Eagles tab longtime assistant Schneekloth as team’s new head coach
July 10th, 2023A familiar face will be staying behind the Colorado Eagles’ bench for the 2023-24 season as last week, Aaron Schneekloth was named head coach of the Eagles. Schneekloth takes over for Greg Cronin, who was named the new head coach for the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks last month. Schneekloth has spent the last 10 years on…
Eagles coach Cronin makes jump from AHL to NHL, named new coach for Ducks
June 8th, 2023The AHL’s Colorado Eagles have announced that head coach Greg Cronin has been named the new head coach of the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks. Cronin spent five seasons as the Eagles bench boss, compiling a record of 164-104-30 and leading the team to Calder Cup Playoffs appearances three times, with the AHL postseason being cancelled in…