/tags/hockey Hockey en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 21:09:02 GMT /news/2024-12-09/key-hockey-officials-back-linds-greeley-arena-plan Developer Martin Lind’s proposal to Greeley would require the city to guarantee the Cascadia project’s $1.1 billion debt. Cascadia would be funded through the revenues it generates once it opens as well as through $793 million in bonds. Greeley city officials are now reviewing a market study and will receive an economic impact report on Dec. 20. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 21:09:02 GMT /news/2024-12-09/key-hockey-officials-back-linds-greeley-arena-plan Dallas Heltzell, BizWest /news/2024-08-06/larimer-county-and-eagles-hockey-owner-are-at-odds-over-the-collapse-of-an-arena-deal County officials said they were surprised and disappointed to learn through media reports that Martin Lind, whose company owns the Colorado Eagles minor-league hockey team, is in talks with the city of Greeley about moving the team there. The news comes even though the county’s purchasing office had terminated negotiations with Lind’s company in May.. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 19:26:48 GMT /news/2024-08-06/larimer-county-and-eagles-hockey-owner-are-at-odds-over-the-collapse-of-an-arena-deal Dallas Heltzell, BizWest /news/2024-05-15/colorado-avalanche-try-to-forge-ahead-after-losing-valeri-nichushkin-to-six-month-suspension For a second consecutive year, the Avalanche are on the brink of elimination with Valeri Nichushkin, one of their top players, unavailable due to circumstances away from the ice. The 29-year-old Russian forward was suspended for at least six months without pay and placed in stage 3 of the league's player assistance program. Wed, 15 May 2024 15:32:25 GMT /news/2024-05-15/colorado-avalanche-try-to-forge-ahead-after-losing-valeri-nichushkin-to-six-month-suspension Pat Graham, Associated Press /news/2024-02-26/nichushkin-cleared-to-practice-with-avalanche-after-getting-care-from-the-player-assistance-program Valeri Nichushkin has been cleared to resume practicing with the Colorado Avalanche after receiving care from the player assistance program. The NHL and NHL Players' Association announced Monday that Nichushkin has entered the follow-up care phase. He has not yet been cleared to resume playing in games. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:10:31 GMT /news/2024-02-26/nichushkin-cleared-to-practice-with-avalanche-after-getting-care-from-the-player-assistance-program Pat Graham, Associated Press /environment/2021-12-24/water-worries-in-the-west-force-sports-teams-to-get-creative Scientists predict climate change will lead to unpredictable precipitation and possible water shortages in Arizona and throughout the West in the coming years — on top of the current drought. Four pro teams in the Colorado River Basin states of Arizona and California spoke with The Associated Press about water usage and sustainability strategies. Fri, 24 Dec 2021 12:00:00 GMT /environment/2021-12-24/water-worries-in-the-west-force-sports-teams-to-get-creative Associated Press /sports/2019-10-24/the-avalanche-and-the-nuggets-are-playing-but-you-cant-watch-heres-why The Colorado Avalanche are off to a hot start this season, following a surprise playoff run last season that took them into the second round. The Denver… Thu, 24 Oct 2019 23:24:18 GMT /sports/2019-10-24/the-avalanche-and-the-nuggets-are-playing-but-you-cant-watch-heres-why Desmond O'Boyle /2014-12-31/hockeys-doc-emrick-and-his-153-verbs Hockey announcer Mike "Doc" Emrick is that rare play-by-play man who is both an authority on the game and a connoisseur of the language. Wed, 31 Dec 2014 08:24:00 GMT /2014-12-31/hockeys-doc-emrick-and-his-153-verbs Frank Deford /2014-08-06/are-nba-and-nfl-rules-bush-league Commentator Frank Deford talks about the widely divergent age requirements in American sports leagues, and why there's no true minor league in football or basketball. Wed, 06 Aug 2014 07:45:00 GMT /2014-08-06/are-nba-and-nfl-rules-bush-league Frank Deford /npr-news/2014-03-07/from-war-in-the-desert-to-murder-ball-on-ice This year, the men's U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey team is packed with Afghanistan and Iraq veterans, and they've found an outlet in hitting, slamming and speeding across the ice as fast as they can. Fri, 07 Mar 2014 08:14:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-03-07/from-war-in-the-desert-to-murder-ball-on-ice Quil Lawrence /2013-06-25/chicago-blackhawks-stun-boston-bruins-in-hockey-final Chicago is celebrating its second Stanley Cup win in four seasons. The Blackhawks beat the Boston Bruins 3-2. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 20:20:03 GMT /2013-06-25/chicago-blackhawks-stun-boston-bruins-in-hockey-final David Schaper