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On heels of national championship, Okanagan star, Denver native Mote signs with USHL’s Steel
May 20th, 2026Kaden Mote hit the pinnacle of youth hockey this spring, winning a USA Hockey 16U Tier I national championship with Okanagan Hockey Colorado. Next season, the Denver native will play for the USHL’s Chicago Steel after recently signing with the club. “The opportunity came through conversations with the Chicago staff over time,” said Mote. “They…
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Eagles knock off Coachella Valley, earn first trip to AHL’s Western Conference Finals
May 20th, 2026The Colorado Eagles have advanced to the AHL’s Western Conference Finals for the first time following a 3-2 win over Coachella Valley at Blue Arena on Wednesday night. The Eagles eliminated the Firebirds three games to one, and will face the Chicago Wolves for the right to play for the Calder Cup. Bryan Yoon, Tristen…
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Colorado quartet selected in annual WHL Prospects Draft
May 8th, 2026The WHL held its annual draft this week, with several Colorado natives being selected in the two-day event. WHL Prospects Draft – May 6-7, 20263rd round, 65th overall – Spencer Wilmot (Littleton), F, Vancouver Giants (Okanagan Hockey Colorado 14U) 4th round, 82nd overall – Cody Paul (Monument), F, Penticton Vees (Colorado Rampage 16U) 6th round,…
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Quartet of Colorado natives selected in annual two-day USHL Draft
May 5th, 2026The USHL held its annual draft this week, with a quartet of Colorado natives being selected in the two-day event. USHL Draft, Phase 1 – May 4, 20265th round, 75th overall – Dashel Jaramillo (Broomfield), D, Waterloo Black Hawks (Colorado Thunderbirds 15U) 15th round, 213th overall – Blake Redpath (Denver), D, Des Moines Buccaneers (Colorado…
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After three junior hockey seasons in Florida, Wellington native Bradshaw off to NCAA Division II Post
May 5th, 2026Kelton Bradshaw played a trio of junior hockey seasons in the USPHL – two with the Bold City Battalion in Jacksonville and this past season with the Coral Springs Jr. Cats. Next season, the Wellington native and Colorado Thunderbirds alum will be back to experiencing cold winters after his recent commitment to NCAA Division II…
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Louisville native Wood commits to NCAA D-III Wilkes, aims to ‘set myself up for success in my future’
May 2nd, 2026Derek Wood played hockey his whole life in Colorado before heading to New Jersey last season to play junior hockey in the NCDC. This season, the Louisville native came home to play for the NCDC’s Pueblo Bulls and will head back east in 2026-27 after recently committing to NCAA Division III Wilkes, a school located…
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Tigers alum Hickey finds game in EHL, commits to NCAA Division III Worcester State
April 30th, 2026Thomas Hickey, a forward for the EHL’s Pennsylvania Huntsmen, has committed to NCAA Division III Worcester State University for the 2026-27 season. Hickey, an ‘05 out of Tempe, Ariz., who spent time during his youth hockey days with the Colorado Springs Tigers, led the Huntsmen in points this year with 28 points. He began his EHL…
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