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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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 24, 2022ESPN releases another spicy clip from their Avs / Red Wings documentary
The clip features Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy talking about why he needed to protect his teammates. And the craziness that ensued
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 24, 2022With the Stanley Cup in sight, another key Avalanche forward may return
After morning skate, head coach Jared Bednar called forward Andrew Burakovsky a "possibility" tonight for the Avs. He missed Games 3 and 4 in Tampa with a hand injury
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jun 23, 2022Nuggets snag UCLA’s Watson with No. 30 overall pick in 2022 NBA Draft
ESPN's Jay Bilas called Watson "a longer term project" during the television coverage, and rightfully so. Watson averaged just 3.3 points per game his freshman year at UCLA
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 23, 2022Prominent Denver bar owner reports potential Avalanche parade dates
If the Avs close out the Stanley Cup Final in five games, the parade would be early next week. Six or seven games would mean a couple of days later
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 23, 2022Avs head coach Bednar barks back, says controversy over goal is “nothing”
"I saw it. I thought it was nothing, honestly." Bednar said. "I thought that happens every second shift in the entire game"
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 22, 2022Tampa Bay head coach Jon Cooper complains about Kadri’s OT winner
The Internet went to work to figure out what Cooper is so salty about, and apparently it's because the Avs potentially had six men on the ice for Kadri's OT goal
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 22, 2022Nazem Kadri calls Tampa Bay ice “kind of garbage” during ABC interview
It was great to see Kadri back out there, and he was happy to be back, other than one glaring problem. The ice in Tampa Bay stinks
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 22, 2022Report: Nazem Kadri is definitely playing Game 4 tonight in Tampa Bay
Kadri coming back just 2.5 weeks after going under the knife has the potential to be an all-time sports story in Colorado
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 22, 2022On Champ Bailey’s 44th birthday, re-live his ridiculous 10 INTs in 2006
The former Broncos cornerback turned 44-years-old on Wednesday, and only has eight years to go before matching his career NFL interception total with 52
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 22, 2022Avs would get massive emotional boost from Nazem Kadri playing Game 4
While the goalie situation will be critical to Colorado's success later tonight, there's an even bigger issue at hand. The Avs need a spark. And Nazem Kadri's return would provide it
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 21, 2022Cale Makar makes history as first Avs defenseman to win major NHL award
Makar scored 28 goals in the regular season, becoming just the fifth defenseman in the past 30 years to reach that total. He was awarded the James Norris Memorial Trophy
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 21, 2022Avs head coach Bednar coy on goalies, but could Kadri play in Game 4?
During Colorado's media availability on Tuesday in Tampa, Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar wouldn't tip his hand on who will start in goal in Game 4
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 20, 2022Avalanche make goalie change in Game 3 after Kuemper’s brutal night
Pavel Francouz has been very solid in these playoffs, posting a 6-0 record and one shutout. We'll see if this change is permanent, or just for the rest of Game 3
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 20, 2022Watch: Gritty Landeskog goal gives Avalanche early Game 3 lead
The Landeskog goal was actually the second puck of the first period that found the back of the Tampa Bay net
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 18, 2022Six-time Stanley Cup champion Mark Messier has massive praise for Avs
After the Colorado Avalanche obliterated the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final 7-0, NHL legend Mark Messier couldn't help himself
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 18, 2022Watch: Avs on the board first just three minutes into Game 2
After getting an early power play, the Avs cashed in thanks to a brilliant tip by Valeri Nichushkin to take a 1-0 lead right out of the gate
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 15, 2022Watch the last two times the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup
History in the Stanley Cup Final has been kind to the Avs, as they're 2-0 all-time in the series. The highlights from 1996 and 2001 are a great blast from the past
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 15, 2022Avalanche goalie Darcy Kuemper in the “starter’s net” at morning skate
Kuemper left Game 1 of the Western Conference Final against the Oilers, apparently still bothered by an eye injury suffered in Round 1 against Nashville
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 15, 2022Avalanche players know legacies can be defined by this Stanley Cup Final
Avs players don't know if they'll get this opportunity again. But each guy understands winning or losing the Stanley Cup can help define a career
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 14, 2022The best sights and sounds from Avalanche Stanley Cup Final Media Day
Avs head coach Jared Bednar and GM Joe Sakic spoke first, followed by nearly every player on the team for between 15-20 minutes scattered around at various podiums
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 14, 2022Report: Broncos legend Terrell Davis was part of potential ownership group
Mike Klis reports Davis signed a non-disclosure agreement with Josh Harris, signaling he was very much involved in the bid that came up short
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 13, 2022Burakovsky has won a Stanley Cup, but wants Avs “to write our own story”
In terms of leaning on that championship experience from his days in Washington, Burakovsky said this is a new group looking to make their own history
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Jun 13, 2022The Rockies lost a game in unreal fashion, but quietly had a good road trip
A 4-3 stretch in California is something the Rockies will absolutely take, but it could've been 5-2 if not for a little league type play in a brutal loss
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 10, 2022NHL reveals Stanley Cup Final schedule for Avalanche and Lightning
Game 1 of Colorado's first appearance in the Stanley Cup Final since 2001 will be on June 15 at Ball Arena at 6:00 p.m. MT