Former thunderbird joins olympic hockey team
T1EHL congratulates former Colorado Thunderbirds player, Seth Jones, on being named to the US Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team! Jones, currently playing with the NHL Chicago Blackhawks, along with Patrick Kane, also with Chicago Blackhawks, and Auston Matthews, NHL Toronto Maple Leafs, are the first three players selected for the US
motivation tips for players
Talk to any teacher and they’ll tell you that motivating children is the one of the hardest parts of their job. Now as hockey coaches and parents, you would think that we were immune from these struggles with motivation. After all, hockey is a lot more fun than Algebra and every young player wants to […]
Jr. Predators Achieve advancements
In the midst of all the challenges brought about by competing in a season during a pandemic, it has been a major year with numerous accomplishments as a team and for individuals. T1EHL congratulates the 2 Jr. Predators that have committed to play NCAA ice hockey for various programs, as well as the 12 athletes […]
Phoenix Jr. Coyotes Earn USA Hockey Model Association Designation
T1EHL congratulates the Phoenix Jr. Coyotes on earning the designation as a USA Hockey Model Association. The Jr. Coyotes are the first Model Association from Arizona and the 26th nationally. With the designation, the Phoenix Jr. Coyotes have committed to fully implementing programming dedicated to age-appropriate, age-specific skill deve
milwaukee jr. admirals player commits to northern michigan university
T1EHL congratulates Milwaukee Jr. Admirals 2004 forward, Keaton Peters, on his commitment to play his college hockey for Northern Michigan University. Peters’ development is a testament to all of the work that he has put into his craft. He has earned this opportunity by being dedicated to improving, and his game reflects that. H
Former Colorado Thunderbirds Player Signs Entry Level NHL Contract
T1EHL congratulates former Colorado Thunderbird, Ole Julian Bjorgvik-Holm on signing with the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets. Bjorgvik-Holm is from Norway and played with the Thunderbirds in 2018 to 2019. He has signed a 3-year, entry level contract with the team. T1EHL is proud of all of its players who continue to advance in th
Milwaukee Jr. Admirals Player Commits to University of Wisconsin
T1EHL congratulates Milwaukee Jr Admirals player, Tanner Walos, on his commitment to the University of Wisconsin. Walos, 2005 forward, has developed into a complete player since he came to the program as a squirt. He works hard to push himself, as well as his teammates, and is the epitome of a leader on and off […
3 Former Colorado Thunderbirds Make Commitments and Tenders
Congrats to former Colorado Thunderbirds Patrick Raftery, Reid Conn, and Ethan Begg for their recent commitments and tenders. Raftery committed to play Division 1 hockey at the University of Maine and played for the Thunderbirds from 2014-2021; Conn tendered with Minnesota Wilderness and played with the Thunderbirds from 2018-2021; and Et
Former LA Jr. Kings Player Commits to University of Connecticut
T1EHL congratulates former Los Angeles Jr. King, Aidan Metcalfe, on his commitment to the University of Connecticut. Metcalfe, 21, just completed his second and final season of junior hockey in the North American Hockey League (NAHL) for the Robertson Cup champion Shreveport Mudbugs. Metcalfe, a forward, tallied 18 points (all assists) in
10 Former T1EHL Players Selected in NHL Draft
Congratulations to the 10 former T1EHL players selected in the 2021 NHL Draft. The 2021 NHL Draft took place on Friday, July 23 and Saturday, July 24 with Round 1 taking place on Friday and Round 2 on Saturday. T1EHL is proud of all of the former players selected in the 2021 NHL Draft. These […]