About
Will Petersen is a Denver Sports analyst with deep roots in Colorado. Born in Littleton, Will grew up a passionate fan of all the city’s pro teams, learning to read by studying the sports section. Covering the Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche, and Rockies professionally since 2013 has been a lifelong dream fulfilled. He’s especially focused on the Avalanche as they chase another Stanley Cup.
Expertise
- Denver Broncos
- Colorado Avalanche
- Denver Nuggets
- Colorado Rockies
- CU & CSU Athletics
Experience
Will has been covering Colorado sports for more than a decade. His previous roles include positions at cover32, Mile High Sports, Altitude Sports Radio,
and 9NEWS. He joined Denver Sports and 104.3 The Fan in February 2022.
Education
B.A. in Journalism, University of Missouri (2012)
Kent Denver High School (2005–2008)
Social Media Profiles
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 5, 2022Trey Quinn made a big catch in camp, talks “looking up” to Stokley as a kid
Quinn was a counselor at the Manning Passing Academy in 2015 when he was a receiver at LSU, and actually took a picture with Stokley
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Aug 4, 2022In a year of incredible lows, Rockies OF Sam Hilliard makes insane catch
Padres infielder Brandon Drury hit a ball to left field that looked like a surefire home run, until Hilliard made arguably the catch of the year
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 4, 2022Broncos ILB Jonas Griffith makes great play on Wilson, hungry for more
In 11-on-11 drills Griffith dropped back in coverage and nearly intercepted Wilson, batting the ball and having it go just off his fingertips
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 3, 2022Report: Broncos sign former Pomona HS star to help running back depth
Max Borghi ran for 1,690 yards his senior year at Pomona and scored 27 touchdowns; he played his college ball at Washington State
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Aug 3, 2022Avalanche sign depth forward from Bruins, Kadri watch remains quiet
This is a depth signing, but Anton Blidh does have NHL experience, appearing in 32 games for the Bruins last year and registering nine points
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 3, 2022104.3 The Fan’s Chad Brown to call Broncos preseason games on 9NEWS
Brown hosts "Chad and Nate" every weekday morning on 104.3 The Fan from 9:00-11:00 a.m. with former Bronco Nate Jackson
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 2, 2022Tim Patrick wasn’t the only Bronco to suffer an ACL tear on Tuesday
Broncos running back Damarea Crockett suffered the same fate as Tim Patrick with a torn ACL, announcing the news on Twitter
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 2, 2022Broncos WR Seth Williams is a man to know after Tim Patrick’s injury
Williams joined Stokley and Zach on Tuesday after training camp and was asked about the Patrick injury, plus playing with Russell Wilson
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DENVER BRONCOS | Aug 1, 2022Randy Gregory appears in good spirits, so let’s relax on Week 1 worries
The Broncos don't play a real football game for six weeks; there's very little to suggest Gregory won't be ready. Including what happened after practice on Monday
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 30, 2022Avalanche star Mikko Rantanen gets his day with the Stanley Cup
Rantanen spent Saturday in Finland with the Cup, taking it to his home before hosting a public celebration to party with the trophy
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 30, 2022Broncos corner Michael Ojemudia thinks Denver is best team in AFC West
Ojemudia joined Nate Jackson and John Davis on 104.3 The Fan after practice on Saturday and was asked his thoughts on the rest of the division
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Jul 30, 2022Report: Rockies won’t trade one of their best players, new contract instead
Daniel Bard is a great pitcher, with 21 saves and a 1.91 ERA. But why not trade him to a contender for prospects that can help the Rockies win in the future?
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 30, 2022Broncos QB Russell Wilson is second in NFL jerseys sold, trails a nemesis
Will Wilson and Tom Brady meet in another Super Bowl? It's certainly possible as both Denver and Tampa Bay have great teams around them
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 29, 2022Broncos rookie tight end Greg Dulcich briefly addresses his injury status
Dulcich, battling a hamstring injury that has him working on a side field, met with the media. He wasn't rude, but terse is an appropriate word to describe it
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 28, 2022Kareem Jackson explains how Russell Wilson is helping Broncos defense
It's no secret the Broncos defense has been the strength of this team, but the increased pressure from a good offense in camp will help
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 27, 2022Broncos offensive lineman Dalton Risner: “We better be in the playoffs”
The Broncos have missed the postseason in all three seasons with Risner on the team, going a combined 19-30
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 27, 2022Russell Wilson on contract: “Hopefully the rest of my career” with Broncos
Wilson met the media after the first day of training camp and was asked about a possible extension. He has two years and $51 million left on his current deal
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 27, 2022Here’s how and why the 2022 Denver Broncos will go at least 12-5
With a future Hall of Fame QB, weapons aplenty and a top-10 defense, 12-5 is absolutely doable. The vibe around the Broncos is simply different
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 26, 2022Landeskog’s day with Cup includes trip to his elementary school in Sweden
Landeskog also took the Cup to Lilla Erstagarden, a children's hospice in Stockholm. He spent time with patients and staff
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jul 26, 2022Broncos head coach Hackett tips his hand on playing starters in preseason
The Broncos went 3-0 in the preseason last year, only to watch the regular season end with a 7-10 mark and no playoff football
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 25, 2022Avs superstar MacKinnon gives 55-minute interview about winning the Cup
Nathan MacKinnon is notoriously short with the media and intense, so seeing him in a relaxed setting is awesome and revealing
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 25, 2022Avalanche defenseman Jack Johnson baptized his kids in the Stanley Cup
It's a special day for those who choose to baptize their children, but doing it in the Stanley Cup is probably the best way possible
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 22, 2022Colorado Avalanche continue to build new front office, add an assistant GM
Kevin McDonald has been with the St. Louis Blues since the 2001-2002 season, most recently serving as the GM of their AHL affiliate
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 22, 2022Czech Republic throws Avs playoff hero Francouz a Stanley Cup parade
Each player gets a day with the Stanley Cup, and Avalanche backup goalie Pavel Francouz spent his in his native country