Category Archives: Pro
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…
Colorado College grad, Aspen native Mbereko re-signs for ’26-27 with ECHL’s Cyclones
August 1st, 2026The ECHL’s Cincinnati Cyclones have announced that goaltender Kaidan Mbereko has re-signed with the team for the 2026-27 season. Mbereko will skate in his first full professional season after signing with the Cyclones at the conclusion of his collegiate career. The Aspen native appeared in four contests last season for the Cyclones and recorded a 3.19…
Thunderbirds, Colorado College alum Olofsson returning for another season with AHL’s Firebirds in 2026-27
July 31st, 2026The Coachella Valley Firebirds announced today that the team has signed defenseman Gustav Olofsson to a one-year AHL contract. Olofsson, 31, returns to the Firebirds after appearing in 48 games during the 2025-26 season, recording 32 points (four goals, 28 assists) and led all Coachella Valley skaters in plus-minus with a plus-28 rating. The Borås, Sweden, native…
Arvada, Boulder, Thunderbirds alum, Arvada native Poulsen re-signs with ECHL’s Oilers for ’26-27
July 23rd, 2026The ECHL’s Tulsa Oilers have announced the re-signing of veteran forward Tyler Poulsen for the 2026-27 season. Poulsen, 33, returns to the Oilers roster having played 240 games, compiling 143 points (63 goals, 80 assists) over five seasons in Tulsa. The Arvada native recorded his career highs in goals, points, assists and penalty minutes during his multi-season…
Memorial Cup-winning coach Ahokas tabbed new bench boss for AHL’s Eagles
July 19th, 2026The Colorado Avalanche have hired Jussi Ahokas as head coach of their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Ahokas joins the Eagles after three seasons as head coach of the Ontario Hockey League’s Kitchener Rangers, a tenure that culminated in a Memorial Cup championship in 2025-26. Ahokas was also named the OHL’s coach of the year in 2024-25….
Erie native, former CC, Thunderbirds, Jaguars, LHA standout Slavin lifts Stanley Cup with Hurricanes
June 17th, 2026Former Colorado College and current Carolina defenseman Jaccob Slavin made history Sunday night when the Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. Slavin, who collected the primary assist on Carolina’s first goal in the series-clinching victory, is just the fifth former Tiger to win a Stanley Cup,…
Eagles assistant coach Weiss chosen as first head coach of PWHL Las Vegas franchise
June 16th, 2026Colorado Eagles assistant coach Kim Weiss has accepted the position as head coach of the PWHL’s new expansion team in Las Vegas. Weiss has spent the past two seasons with the Eagles and is just the second woman in AHL history to serve as an assistant coach in a full-time role. “It’s an honor to become a…
Avalanche GM MacFarland leaves for same post with Nashville, Sakic named replacement
June 5th, 2026The NHL’s Colorado Avalanche have a new, yet familiar face as general manager. Joe Sakic has taken over after Chris MacFarland was hired this week as GM of the Nashville Predators. “We would like to thank Chris for all he did for the Avalanche organization,” said Kroenke Sports & Entertainment vice chairman Josh Kroenke. “Chris…