‘Sports’ Archives
First Victory Over Alaska Aces
Eagles Snap Skid With First Victory Over Alaska Aces LOVELAND, Colo. - The Colorado Eagles snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 win against the Alaska Aces. The victory was their first against the defending champs this season, and came in front of a lively crowd at the Budweiser Events Center in what approached a playoff atmosphere between the top two teams in the Mountain Division. The teams played an even first period with Alaska holding a 7-6 edge in shots but with each ... Full Story
Eagles get cold reception in Alaska
Goldie's Golden Goal is Game-Winner in 4-1 Win ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The Colorado Eagles fell to the defending champion Alaska Aces, 4-1, dropping the second meeting in as many nights and the second of five straight; the teams will play three more times in Colorado this week. Four different Aces scored in the game, with Wes Goldie netting the game-winner with his 33rd goal of the season, which also marked the 368th goal of his career -- tying the ECHL's all-time record for goals. For ... Full Story
The Best Team in Denver
The Colorado Rapids kick off their regular season tomorrow afternoon against the… SOCCER REFERENCE ALERT! Wait, what? Is this another soccer article? On the same weekend Peyton Manning makes his decision to disappoint Broncos fans and head to South Beach, the Big Apple or Arizona? Yes, yes it is. The Rapids kick off their 2012 season tomorrow against the Columbus Crew, and if you’re saying to yourself, “I’m not going to watch soccer,” I’ve got one thing to say to ... Full Story
Premier Gymnastics at Winterfest
Denver Winterfest Classic 2012 hosted by CGI By Julee Graham Premier Gymnastics of Loveland Participated in the Denver Winterfest Classic 2012, hosted by Colorado Gymnastics Institute, on March 2& 3. Level 10 gymnast, Bailie Holst, Placed 3rd in the All-Around Junior Division. Holst was Floor Champion with a score of 9.450 and Placed 2nd on Beam and 4th on Vault. Level 8 gymnast, Rachel Rost, Placed 3rd on Vault and 4th on Bars in the Senior Division. The Level 7 team ... Full Story
No Need for Manning
How can something that looks so right be so wrong? Well, the Broncos would be making a tragic mistake if they were able to somehow win the Peyton Manning sweepstakes. “Oh, D-Mac, you are just a blind Tebow lover! You are an idiot! You suck! I hate you!” See, I can read your mind. But now that you got that out of your system, can I talk some sense into you? Peyton Manning is not Peyton Manning anymore. The most obvious evidence of that is that the Colts just cut him. Nothing is ... Full Story
Eagles lose 6-2
Stockton Splits Set With 6-2 Win LOVELAND, Colo. - The Stockton Thunder defeated the Colorado Eagles, 6-2, splitting a set of back-to-back games this week. The Thunder scored five unanswered goals starting in the final few seconds of the first period to skate away with the win and inch closer to a playoff berth one night after the Eagles clinched their own. Stockton started the scoring 3:33 into the first period when Matt Reber's shot from the point was deflected by Jordan Fulton ... Full Story
Eagles Power Past Thunder & Into Playoffs
Costello's First Period Hat Trick Helps Eagles Power Past Thunder & Into Playoffs LOVELAND, Colo. - Chad Costello recorded a hat trick in the first period of the Colorado Eagles' 5-4 win over the Stockton Thunder at the Budweiser Events Center, as the home team clinched its 9th playoff berth in as many seasons -- their first in the ECHL -- with the win. The Eagles scored two power-play goals on the night and Kyle Jones made 34 saves in collecting his 27th win of the ... Full Story
The Nuggets Should Trade Nene
Nuggets owner Josh Kroenke and general manager Masai Ujiri have built an impressive roster in relatively short time. They squeezed Timofey Mozgov out of the Knicks in the Carmelo Anthony deal. And they shrewdly dealt a second-round pick to the Dallas Mavericks for Rudy Fernandez and Corey Brewer. Smart NBA executives carve out opportunities, patiently wait for the right time to pull the trigger and then pounce on the prize. The time has come for Kroenke and Ujiri to make their boldest ... Full Story
2012 Airborne Spring Fling
Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies 2012 Airborne Spring Fling By Julee Graham Premier Gymnastics of the Rockies, based in Loveland, Colorado, participated in a competition the last weekend of February. The meet in Longmont was the Airborne Gymnastics and Dance, 2012 Spring Fling. Level 10 gymnast, Bailie Holst, competed solely in the Uneven Bars and won the title of Champion. In the Senior Division of Level 8, Rachel Rost Placed 2nd on Vault. Anisha Alvarado Placed 2nd on Beam and ... Full Story
Eagles’ playoff berth delayed
Condors Delay Eagles' Playoff Berth With 6-3 Win LOVELAND, Colo. - The Bakersfield Condors doubled up the Colorado Eagles, 6-3, denying them a playoff berth for at least a few more days. Bryan Pitton stopped 35 of 38 shots in the game, helping Bakersfield to its first win at the Budweiser Events Center and keeping his team's playoff hopes alive in the process. Bakersfield got on the board first when Casey Pierro-Zabotel scored on a wraparound chance 4:20 into the game Joey Sides ... Full Story
