‘Sports’ Archives
Hungary’s Kris Antal Will Compete
Hungary’s Kris Antal Will Compete In The Unlimited Division At The 90th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb In Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, November 28------------In recent summers at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, as well as throughout the history of the nation’s second-oldest motor sports race, the Unlimited Division has garnered intense interest. It peaked last year when Japan’s Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima finally ... Full Story
Colorado Eagles Weekly Update
LAST WEEK IN REVIEW Tuesday, November 22; Aliu Recalled From Colorado LOVELAND, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles, proud affiliate of the NHL's Winnipeg Jets & the AHL's St. John's IceCaps, announced today that forward Akim Aliu (pronounced: ah-keem Al-E-ooh) has been recalled through the team's affiliation agreement. Aliu has played in 10 games this season with the Eagles, registering six points (2-4-6), a minus-1 plus/minus rating and 28 penalty minutes. Wednesday, November 23; Eagles ... Full Story
Ulanski Nets Winner in Return
Ulanski Nets Winner in Return; Eagles Top Steelheads, 6-3 LOVELAND, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles defeated the Idaho Steelheads, 6-3, taking two out of three games in their Thanksgiving Week mini-series. Aaron Schneekloth scored two first period goals and Kevin Ulanski netted the game-winner after signing with the team earlier in the day. Colorado scored three goals in the first 6:46 on their way to a dominating first period. Schneekloth got the scoring started at 2:55 with a blast from the ... Full Story
Idaho Forces Rubber Match With 7-5 Win
LOVELAND, Colo. - The Idaho Steelheads defeated the Colorado Eagles, 7-5, in the second of three games this week between the teams. Like Colorado on Wednesday, Idaho entered the contest with just 14 skaters, but they made the most of their few chances -- the Eagles out-shot the Steelheads 45-20 -- in netting the victory. Kyle Jones, who stopped just 16 of 20 shots in an overtime win against the Steelheads on Wednesday, continued to struggle against Idaho, stopping just two of ... Full Story
Premier Gymnastics at the Turkey Tumbler
CATS Turkey Tumbler 2011 By Julee Graham Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies in Loveland participated in the “Turkey Tumbler Meet” hosted by CATS of Boulder on November 19 and 20, 2011. The Level 4 Team placed 1st, the Level 5 and Level 6 Teams both placed 2nd. In the All-Around Competition: Level 4: In the Child Division Mackenzie Nedom placed 3rd. In the Junior Division Madison Blair placed 1st with a score of 39.050. In the Senior Division Taylor Dower placed 1st with a ... Full Story
Eagles Thankful For Gutsy, OT Win
LOVELAND, Colo. - A short-benched Colorado Eagles team defeated the Idaho Steelheads, 5-4, in overtime in the first of three meetings between the teams this week. Skating with just 14 skaters for two-thirds of the game, and 13 for the final third, Colorado out-shot Idaho 38-20 in a fast-paced game at the Budweiser Events Center. The Eagles out-shot the Steelheads 12-7 in the first period, but it was Idaho that led 2-1 at the first intermission. The visitors scored ... Full Story
Eagles Sweep Weekend Set
Eagles Sweep Weekend Set Against Condors Combs nets second hat trick of season in 6-3 win LOVELAND, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles defeated the Bakersfield Condors for the second night in a row, claiming their third consecutive victory overall. Jack Combs led the way offensively in the 6-3 win, netting his second hat trick of the young season, and Colorado's power play -- which entered the game tied for last place in the league -- chipped in three goals. The Condors played a strong first ... Full Story
Jones Shuts Out Condors
LOVELAND, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles defeated the Bakersfield Condors, 3-0, at the Budweiser Events Center, stopping the Eagles' four-game home losing streak -- the longest in franchise history. Kyle Jones stopped 30 shots in the win, securing the 5th shutout of his career. The game also featured plenty of penalty minutes as the teams combined for 138. The teams exchanged pre-holiday pleasantries in the first period, accumulating 21 penalty minutes apiece via several scuffles. ... Full Story
On The Passing Of An American Sports Hero
Colorado Springs, November 15-------------Somewhere beneath the noxious layers of mist that made our American sports news in the last week, came a smaller, almost unnoticed story that drew me in with its historic imprint and echoes of a time long gone when sports produced legends of substance. Buried on the pages of the newspapers beneath the inundation of words about ... Full Story
Eagles earn series split against first place Grizzlies
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah - The Colorado Eagles beat the Utah Grizzlies, 3-1, earning a split of the six points available in the team's three-game series over the past four days. The line of Chad Costello (3 points), Jack Combs (3 points) and Michael Forney (2 points) paced the Eagles' offense, while Kyle Jones was stellar in net, stopping 36 of 37 shots. The teams played a scoreless first period that saw Jones stop 14 shots and Andrew Engelage stop nine. Despite the shot differential, it ... Full Story
