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 NUGGETS | Apr 23, 2022On the verge of another MVP, Jokic’s jersey sales barely crack top-15
Why aren't more people buying Nikola Jokic's jersey? Seeing players like Jayson Tatum and LaMelo Ball rank higher than him is a bit jarring
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DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 22, 2022DeSean Jackson says he would play with Russell Wilson and the Broncos
Jackson told Sports Illustrated he'd be open to offers from the Chiefs, Browns, Broncos and Packers. But does he even make sense in Denver?
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DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 22, 2022Broncos GM George Paton doesn’t commit to new deal for Bradley Chubb
Chubb is entering the final year of his rookie contract after the Broncos picked up his fifth-year option last April. Denver could take an edge-rusher in next week's NFL Draft
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DENVER NUGGETS | Apr 21, 2022The Nuggets took a 111-109 lead on the Warriors, followed by a meltdown
Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic made a dazzling spin move to give Denver a 111-109 lead and looking poised to make this a series. A collapse (and a loss) followed shortly after
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DENVER NUGGETS | Apr 21, 2022Former coach George Karl says Nuggets should go small, play four guards
Appearing with Schlereth and Evans earlier this week, Karl offered a solution for how Denver can get back in the series against the Warriors
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 21, 2022Avs will play two games in Rantanen’s home country of Finland next year
The Avs squared off with Ottawa for two regular season games in Stockholm, Sweden in November of 2017 and will be returning to Europe
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DENVER NUGGETS | Apr 20, 2022Michael Malone on Jamal Murray not playing: “It’s really driving him crazy”
The Nuggets have been without Murray for more than a year after he tore his ACL. Malone said "it's killing him" he's not playing right now
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DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 20, 2022Broncos should enter Deebo Samuel sweepstakes, offer Jeudy and more
Broncos GM George Paton has already had a huge offseason, adding a disgruntled Samuel from the 49ers would be the cherry on top
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DENVER NUGGETS | Apr 20, 2022If Nuggets need a scapegoat for playoff failures, Will Barton is easy choice
Barton's altercation with DeMarcus Cousins should be the final straw to end his tenure with the Nuggets. Denver is 0-7 in their last seven postseason games with him on the court
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Apr 19, 2022Rockies keep spending money, give pitcher Kyle Freeland a huge extension
The Rockies continued their spending spree by giving Kyle Freeland a huge new contract, despite some struggles the last few seasons
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DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 19, 2022Pat Surtain II says Broncos main goal is “the big stage, which is the Super Bowl”
The former Alabama star and No. 9 overall pick of the Broncos has big expectations for himself and his teammates after the addition of Russell Wilson
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DENVER NUGGETS | Apr 19, 2022George Karl doesn’t like “secrecy” from Nuggets on Jamal Murray situation
Karl thinks Murray could spark the Nuggets back in Denver and help get the series back on track, even potentially tied at two games apiece
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DENVER NUGGETS | Apr 18, 2022Michael Malone laments Warriors “death lineup” as it buries Nuggets again
The Nuggets were leading the Warriors 43-31 with 7:25 to go in the first half on Monday night when everything seemingly fell apart
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DENVER NUGGETS | Apr 18, 2022Nuggets teammates Barton, Cousins get into altercation during Game 2
The TNT cameras caught a heated exchange between Barton and Cousins as the Nuggets were getting blown out by the Warriors
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DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 18, 2022Report says five possible Broncos buyers to meet with management in May
Sportico only identified three candidates in the article that have officially submitted bids for the Broncos, with the other two remaining a mystery
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Apr 18, 2022The Rockies are off to a nice start, but Nolan Arenado is scorching hot
Trading Arenado (and a cool $50M) is a blunder that will define former GM Jeff Bridich's tenure with the Rockies and be a blemish on owner Dick Monfort's resume forever
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DENVER NUGGETS | Apr 17, 2022Michael Porter Jr. says he could return for Nuggets against the Warriors
Talking to ESPN, Michael Porter Jr. certainly didn’t close the door on playing against Golden State in these playoffs
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DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 13, 2022Beloved former Broncos coach and coordinator lands new gig
Wade Phillips, who helped guide a fantastic Broncos defensive unit to a Super Bowl 50 championship, is one of the new bosses in the XFL.
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VIDEOS | Apr 13, 2022Coffee Break: Broncos stoked for Russ, Rox keep rolling, Nuggets playoff schedule
The Broncos spoke glowingly about Russell Wilson in media availability on Tuesday, plus the Rockies are red hot and the Nuggets playoff schedule is released
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 12, 2022Face Off: Do the Avalanche care about winning the Presidents’ Trophy?
Colorado Hockey Now's Adrian Dater joined Will Petersen and had injury updates on both Gabriel Laneskog and Nazem Kadri
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DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 12, 2022Courtland Sutton is thrilled about his new QB, gives great news on his knee
Broncos WR Courtland Sutton met the media and raved about Russell Wilson, plus delivered the news he's working out without a brace on his knee
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VIDEOS | Apr 12, 2022Coffee Break: Rox start hot, Nuggets big underdogs and Broncos are back!
The Rockies are 3-1, Vegas doesn't like the Nuggets' chances and Russell Wilson has almost all the Broncos back in the building. Zach Bye joins Will Petersen for a Coffee Break
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DENVER NUGGETS | Apr 11, 2022Oddsmakers have Nuggets as big underdogs against Warriors in playoffs
The wise guys in Las Vegas expect the Warriors to take care of the Nuggets, and think the first-round series could be a short one
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DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 11, 2022Kareem Jackson says Russell Wilson puts the Broncos “over the top”
In a wide-ranging interview with Phil Milani, who works for the Broncos, Jackson discussed why he decided to re-join the team on a one-year deal