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Avalanche extends Bednar, ‘the best coach for this group,’ through 2030-31 season
October 1st, 2026The Colorado Avalanche has announced that the team has agreed to terms with head coach Jared Bednar on a four-year contract extension through the 2030-31 season. Bednar, 54, is entering in his 11th season as head coach of the Avalanche. He is the winningest coach in Avalanche/Nordiques franchise history with a 445-262-75 (.617) record in 782 regular-season…
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Longtime Air Force coach Serratore retiring after ’26-27 season; Doyle announced as next coach
October 1st, 2026Air Force head coach Frank Serratore has announced that the upcoming 2026-27 season will be his final year. For the 2027-28 season, current associate head coach Joe Doyle will take over as head coach for the Falcons. “Coach Frank Serratore has left an indelible mark on Air Force Hockey and the national hockey community as…
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Cebrian named DU team captain as Denver native ‘has earned this honor’ for Pioneers
September 23rd, 2026Denver has announced that senior forward Kieran Cebrian has been named the 97th captain in Pioneers history. Joining Cebrian in the Pioneers’ 2026-27 leadership group are fellow seniors Cale Ashcroft and Sam Harris, junior Jake Fisher and sophomore Kyle Chyzowski. “I am excited to announce our leadership group for the 2026-27 season, with Kieran Cebrian serving as our…
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Quartet of Colorado connections, EHL stars off to NCAA Division III college hockey teams for ’26-27 season
September 23rd, 2026Four players with Colorado ties who spent the 2025-26 season in the Eastern Hockey League are off to NCAA Division III programs for the 2026-27 season. Thomas Dell, a defenseman for the EHL’s Providence Capitals, has committed to NCAA Division III St. Joseph for the 2026-27 season. Dell, an ‘05 out of Franktown, joined the…
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Arvada native, Okanagan, Thunderbirds alum Flores signs with AJHL’s Storm, garners weekly league honors
September 22nd, 2026The AJHL’s Grande Prairie Storm has announced the signing of defenseman Quinten Flores for the 2026-27 season. And after the first week of the AJHL regular season, the Arvada native was named AJHL Defensive Player of the Week after compiling three assists in the team’s 6-1 home opener against the Bonnyville Pontiacs on September 18…
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Lafayette native, Colorado youth hockey alum Simpson traded to NAHL’s River Hawks
September 19th, 2026The NAHL’s Grand Junction River Hawks have acquired defenseman Gabe Simpson from the Watertown Shamrocks. The Lafayette native brings significant junior hockey experience to the River Hawks blue line. Simpson spent the 2024–25 season with the New Jersey Rockets in the NCDC, recording three goals and 15 assists for 18 points in 51 games. Last…
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Okanagan Hockey Colorado national champ Tran to play ’26-27 season for BCHL’s River Kings
September 19th, 2026The BCHL’s Powell River Kings have announced the signing of 16-year-old forward Jordan Tran for the upcoming 2026-27 season. A native of Mesa, Ariz., Tran is a skilled offensive forward known for his playmaking ability, puckhandling, and hockey IQ. Tran, who won a national championship in 2025-26 with the Okanagan Hockey Colorado 16U AAA team,…
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Denver’s Ball Arena to undergo massive renovation project to offer ‘a legendary guest experience’
September 19th, 2026Kroenke Sports & Entertainment has announced a comprehensive renovation plan for Ball Arena – home of the NBA’s Denver Nuggets, the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche, and the NLL’s Colorado Mammoth – that will make the Downtown Denver venue more comfortable, accessible, modern, and fan friendly. An estimated $135 million worth of updates will include an expansion…
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