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Denver native, Heritage, Krivo, LHA alum Sexton signs for ’26-27 with NA3HL’s Cyclones
September 8th, 2026The NA3HL’s Wausau Cyclones have signed forward Colin Sexton to a tender agreement for the 2026-27 season. Sexton, a Denver native, comes to Wausau after playing for Heritage High School and the Littleton Hawks’ 18U AA team last season. He put up 16 goals and added nine assists in 16 games with Heritage and two…
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USA 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame to induct 34 legends during 2026 induction weekend
September 6th, 2026The USA 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Superior dedicated to honoring hockey players and builders aged 80 and older, will welcome 34 new inductees during its 2026 induction weekend. This event will take place September 25-26 at Blue Sport Stable, the Hall of Fame’s home rink, and the adjacent Impact Sports…
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Former DU standout, Thunderbirds exec Ricci joins Pioneers as director of skill development
September 6th, 2026Denver has announced that the team has named Angelo Ricci as the first director of skill development in program history. In this new role, Ricci will work closely with Denver’s coaching staff and student-athletes with an emphasis on individual skill development and helping players continue to refine their games throughout their careers at DU. “Angelo has been…
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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…
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Valor Christian grad, Highlands Ranch native Hoehn ‘grateful’ to sign with SPHL’s Mayhem for 2026-27 season
September 4th, 2026The SPHL’s Macon Mayhem has announced the signing of forward Mason Hoehn for the 2026-27 season. Hoehn, from Highlands Ranch, made his professional debut last season with the FPHL’s Commissioner’s Cup champion Binghamton Black Bears after four years at NCAA Division III SUNY-Potsdam. Over his career, he recorded 47 points (21 goals, 26 assists) in…
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Centennial native, LHA, T-Birds, Cherry Creek alum Benson signs first pro deal with SPHL’s Ice Bears
September 3rd, 2026The SPHL’s Knoxville Ice Bears have signed rookie forward Blake Benson for the 2026-27 season. The Centennial native joins Knoxville after wrapping up his collegiate career at NCAA Division III Stevenson University, where he spent the past three seasons. Benson maintained a point-per-game pace during his senior year, scoring 16 goals and adding ten assists…
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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…
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