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TBirds Jones, Slavin Selected to Team USA Olympic Roster
Colorado Thunderbird alumni Jaccob Slavin (’94) and Seth Jones (‘94) have been selected to the Team USA Olympic Roster! The two veteran defensemen will travel with their country to Milan-Cortina in Italy for the men’s tournament slated to take place February 11-22, 2026. Both Slavin and Jones have a lengthy and decorated history representing the…
Read MoreEli Rodriguez Celebration of Life
Eli Blue Rodriguez (1995–2025) It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Elijah Rodriguez on November 15, 2025, at the age of 30 in Highlands Ranch, CO.
Read MoreNHL Training Camp Rosters Feature 15 Colorado Thunderbirds Alumni
NHL Training Camp Opens, Features 15 TBirds Colorado’s largest professional hockey alumni base dots the National Hockey League yet again as the league’s opening night looms October 7th, 2025 after NHL Training Camp closes.
Read MoreSlavin, Jones Named to Team USA Olympic Orientation Roster
Colorado Thunderbird alumni Jaccob Slavin (’94) and Seth Jones (‘94) have been selected to the 44-player USA Hockey Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp Roster. The two veteran defensemen will report to the two-day camp in Plymouth, Michigan on August 26-27, 2025.
Read MoreFormer TBird Payton Nelson (’05) Makes NCAA DI Commitment to Denver
Be the Next TBIRD DI COMMITMENT – TRYOUT SIGN UP Colorado Thunderbird alumnus Payton Nelson has committed to play NCAA Division-I hockey for the Denver Pioneers! Nelson played two full seasons with the Colorado Thunderbird organization, starting as a 13U player in 2017 and returning in 2021 as an 16U after moving from back from…
Read MoreFormer Thunderbird Aidan Thompson (’02) Signs NHL Contract with Chicago Blackhawks
Colorado Thunderbird alumnus Aidan Thompson (‘02) has signed a 3-year entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks in the National Hockey League.
Read MoreTBird Sheldon Rioux (’07) Makes NCAA DI Commitment to Brown
Be the Next TBIRD DI COMMITMENT – TRYOUT SIGN UP Colorado Thunderbird alumnus Sheldon Rioux (’07) has committed to play NCAA Division-I hockey in the ECAC for the Brown Bears! Rioux played two full seasons with the Colorado Thunderbird organization, starting as a 15O player in 2022 after moving from the Nashville Jr Predators organization. Sheldon…
Read MoreA Night to Remember: The Inaugural Thunderbirds Awards Banquet
A Night to Remember: Thunderbirds Celebrate Inaugural Awards Banquet February 25th, 2025, marked a historic evening for the Colorado Thunderbirds as we hosted our first-ever Annual TBirds Awards Banquet. The event, held to celebrate the incredible achievements of our players, coaches, and dedicated volunteers, was a resounding success and a testament to the strong community that…
Read MoreFormer Thunderbird Borya Valis (’04) Signs NHL Contract with Toronto Maple Leafs
Colorado Thunderbird alumnus Borya Valis (’04) has signed a 3-year entry-level contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League.
Read MoreHead Coaches Announced for 2025-2026 Season
The Colorado Thunderbirds are proud to announce our 2025-2026 roster of Head Coaches for the upcoming Tier I season. The Thunderbird organization is committed to excellence, consistency, and continuity from our coaching staffs. We will announce further additions to each staff such as assistant coaches as the spring and summer months come. In addition to…
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