Category Archives: Pro
Taking Liberties With… Nick Holden
October 14th, 2014Nick Holden Defenseman, Colorado Avalanche Hometown: St. Albert, Alberta Last Amateur Team: Chilliwack Bruins (WHL) Age: 27 Colorado Rubber: What’s the best piece of advice you have for youth hockey players and parents? Nick Holden: Make sure you’re always having fun. Control what you can control; don’t worry about ice time or any outside factors….
Stuart a welcome addition on Avs’ blue line
October 6th, 2014By Mike Chambers As a top-two defenseman at age 34, Brad Stuart might not immediately seem like the solution to the Colorado Avalanche’s inefficiencies last season on the blue line. But his hometown speaks to Colorado fans as much as his hard-hitting résumé and respect from Avs players. He’s from Rocky Mountain House, a small…
Krushelnyski takes on pro game in Utah
October 6th, 2014By Matt Mackinder Alexander Krushelnyski may have a Stanley Cup-winning father, but now that he’s graduated college and advanced to the pro game, the younger Krushelnyski wants nothing more than to forge his own name with a championship. Having recently signed with the ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies, the 23-year-old forward from Bloomfield Hills, Mich., finished up…
Nelson retires nothing short of Eagles great
October 3rd, 2014The Colorado Eagles will have a major void to fill this season with the retirement of longtime captain Riley Nelson. Nelson, who played 11 seasons with the ECHL club, finished his playing career as the team’s all-time leader in practically every offensive category, including goals (303), assists (489) and points (792). He’s also the Eagles’…