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 | Jun 10, 2025Nik Bonitto needs to get paid by the Broncos ASAP, should be top priority
The worst case would be this lingering into the season and Nik Bonitto being unhappy; his play could suffer, or he could look to leave next spring
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 6, 2025The coach Jared Bednar can’t beat in the playoffs gets fired by Dallas
Out of the seven times Jared Bednar has lost in the playoffs, four of those have come to Pete DeBoer, who was fired by the Stars on Friday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 5, 2025Sean Payton says Broncos can’t pick up from where they left off, must start over
"You still have to turn the game-board over and start from the beginning in our league," Broncos head coach Sean Payton said on Thursday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 5, 2025Sean Payton plays it cool on J.K. Dobbins, but confirms the Broncos interest
"We'll have a chance to visit with him and then we'll see where it goes," Broncos head coach Sean Payton said of J.K. Dobbins on Thursday
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 4, 2025Avalanche had to pay Brock Nelson, but what’s next might be even more interesting
There should be four names on the radar of Avalanche fans who could get traded after Colorado gave Brock Nelson a contract worth $22.5 million
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 3, 2025Broncos sign tight end who had 14 touchdowns his last three years of college
The Broncos signed former Ole Miss and Memphis tight end Caden Prieskorn, and in a room that isn't very deep, perhaps he's a name to watch
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 3, 2025Report: Avalanche forward Martin Necas not ‘overly thrilled’ with time in Colorado
Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos came out with a list of NHL players to watch as potential trade candidates this offseason; Martin Necas made the list
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 3, 2025The Broncos can win the Super Bowl this year, so let’s take the kid gloves off
Sometimes an ascension to a Super Bowl level can happen faster than anyone expected; the Broncos have the defense, QB and head coach to win it all
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 30, 2025Avalanche ink contract with Russian goalie, but reports say he won’t be on team this year
The Colorado Avalanche announced on Friday that they've signed Russian goaltender Ilya Nabokov to a two-year entry level contract
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 29, 2025Report: Avalanche and Brock Nelson have ‘mutual interest’ on new contract
According to a report from David Pagnotta, a new contract between Brock Nelson and the Avs might get done before free agency opens
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DENVER BRONCOS | May 29, 2025Broncos safety Talanoa Hufanga thrilled to join ‘incredible’ Denver defense
"I just wanted to humbly come in, earn the respect, and join a crew that already did really well last year," Talanoa Hufanga said on Thursday
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DENVER BRONCOS | May 29, 2025Sean Payton excited for Bo Nix in second year, QB says he’s ‘still a nobody’
"I've got a buddy on the team, we talk about it all the time, we tell each other 'you're still a nobody,'" Broncos QB Bo Nix said after OTAs on Thursday
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DENVER BRONCOS | May 28, 2025Peyton Manning and 104.3 The Fan’s Brandon Stokley golfed with Scottie Scheffler
Peyton Manning and Brandon Stokley were paired with PGA superstar Scottie Scheffler for nine holes at the 2025 Memorial Tournament Pro-Am
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DENVER NUGGETS | May 28, 2025David Adelman on Nuggets conditioning: ‘Come back in much better shape’
"I think we can come back more ready to start the season," Nuggets head coach David Adelman said at his introductory press conference
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DENVER BRONCOS | May 27, 2025Broncos QB Bo Nix slotted in oddly low on PFF quarterback rankings for 2025
PFF has Bo Nix as the 19th ranked QB in the NFL behind the likes of Geno Smith (10th), Trevor Lawrence (16th) and Tua Tagovailoa (18th)
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DENVER NUGGETS | May 23, 2025Michael Malone had another wild night on ESPN, flips on SGA back to Jokic
“I did vote for him again this year (for MVP), if I had a vote. I want to make sure the people in Denver know that," Michael Malone said of Nikola Jokic
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DENVER NUGGETS | May 22, 2025Bruce Brown social media posts make it look like Nuggets return on his mind
Based on attending a playoff game and these two posts, it sure seems like Bruce Brown is angling for another shot with the Nuggets
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DENVER NUGGETS | May 22, 2025Josh Kroenke feels the ‘weight’ of the pressure to win titles with Nikola Jokic
"I feel more weight than anybody... I want to do right by Nikola Jokic, the Hall of Fame basketball player," Josh Kroenke said on Thursday
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DENVER BRONCOS | May 21, 2025Report: Broncos QB Bo Nix will throw first pitch before Rockies / Yankees game
According to 104.3 The Fan Broncos insider Mike Klis, Bo Nix will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Rockies and Yankees on Friday
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DENVER NUGGETS | May 20, 2025Ex-Nuggets coach Michael Malone fires weird shot at Nikola Jokic on ESPN
After the Thunder beat the Timberwolves by a score of 114-88 in Game 1, Michael Malone complimented Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in a big way
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DENVER BRONCOS | May 20, 2025Fox Sports writer has Broncos winning AFC West, beating Chiefs in playoffs
Henry McKenna of Fox Sports has the Broncos taking the division from the Chiefs and earning the No. 3 seed in the AFC playoffs
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DENVER NUGGETS | May 20, 2025Nuggets and Avs should both still be playing, let us down with bad losses
It's not going to be our year every year, but these opportunities are rare; neither the Nuggets nor the Avs could seize what was right in front of them
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DENVER NUGGETS | May 18, 2025Nikola Jokic doesn’t believe this current Nuggets team can win another title
When asked after a Game 7 blowout if this current Nuggets core can win another championship, Nikola Jokic didn't hold much back
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DENVER NUGGETS | May 18, 2025Nuggets collapse in second quarter, Thunder take Game 7 in a blowout
The Denver Nuggets were leading the Oklahoma City Thunder by five points after the first quarter in Game 7 on Sunday; then it all fell apart