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 | Mar 25, 2025Avalanche have third best odds to win Stanley Cup, but there’s a catch
It's a joke that either the Avalanche or Stars will see their season end near the end of April, should the two indeed meet in the first-round
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Mar 25, 2025As Rockies baseball creeps closer, it’s hard to muster much energy about it
It's baffling in a town that has championship expectations for the Broncos, Avs and Nuggets that the Rockies consistently get let off the hook
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 24, 2025Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog practices again, fist pumps after scoring
The Avs returned to practice at Family Sports Center on Monday, and Gabriel Landeskog skated with the team for a fourth straight outing
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 20, 2025Report: Broncos have Ohio State RB in for a visit before NFL Draft
Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins was reportedly in the building at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit this week
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 19, 2025The Avalanche lost because a ref fell over and got hit by a puck, seriously
Referee Kelly Sutherland fell over, losing an edge and stopping a clearing attempt with his body; Toronto scored on the Avalanche moments later
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CU FOOTBALL | Mar 19, 2025Report: Coach Prime adds yet another former NFL player to his staff
Former NFL QB Byron Leftwich is reportedly joining the staff of Coach Prime, although his title is unclear and nothing has been announced yet
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 18, 2025Broncos CB Pat Surtain II ‘very optimistic’ Denver can reach Super Bowl soon
"I'm very optimistic about our future in reaching the Super Bowl," Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II recently told DJ Siddiqi of RG
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 18, 2025The Avalanche feel like they’re steamrolling toward another Stanley Cup
Everything is coming up aces right now for the Avalanche, and there's a buzz and an energy around the team that smells like a championship
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 17, 2025Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog takes big step, will travel and skate with team
Gabriel Landeskog skated pretty hard with his Avalanche teammates at practice on Monday, and is now taking another big step by traveling
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 16, 2025Avalanche defensemen Makar and Johnson have nothing but love for Rantanen
Avalanche defensemen Cale Makar and Erik Johnson, who both won the Stanley Cup with Mikko Rantanen, spoke glowingly of their former teammate
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 16, 2025Avalanche fans give Mikko Rantanen a mixed reaction in return to Ball Arena
With the odd site of Mikko Rantanen wearing a Stars sweater, he received some boos, but also a lot of cheers from Avalanche fans on Sunday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 14, 2025Once cut by the Broncos, WR Tim Patrick re-signs with the Lions
The Lions announced the news on social media on Friday, with the contract for Tim Patrick reportedly being worth up to $4 million dollars
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 14, 2025Nathan MacKinnon looks likely to win back-to-back MVPs based on new poll
The NHL's official site released a survey of 16 writers and editors, and Nathan MacKinnon received nine first-place votes for the Hart Trophy
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 13, 2025Mikko Rantanen says Colorado ‘was always where I wanted to stay’
"Colorado was always where I wanted to stay, but I understand it's business and they made a decision," Mikko Rantanen told Dallas reporters
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 12, 2025Former Broncos QB Russell Wilson has two visits scheduled, looking for new team
QB desperate squads like the Browns and the Giants are the ones calling about the services of Russell Wilson in 2025
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 12, 2025Colorado golfer Wyndham Clark has solid Denver Broncos knowledge
Former U.S. Open champion and elite PGA Tour golfer Wyndham Clark is a big Denver Broncos fan, and he showed that off to Kay Adams
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 11, 2025Gabriel Landeskog says a lot of people in his shoes would’ve retired by now
"I think a lot of people would've called it by now. I've made enough money to call it and what not and be happy," Gabriel Landeskog said on "Spittin' Chiclets"
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 7, 2025Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland says commitment from players led to trade frenzy
"Hopefully our window is going to be pretty long here and doing what we did is a reflection of their commitment," Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland said
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 7, 2025Report: Avs ship Casey Mittelstadt out for veteran center from Bruins
Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland has sent Casey Mittelstadt and more to the Boston Bruins in exchange for veteran center Charlie Coyle
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 7, 2025Report: Former Avs superstar Mikko Rantanen on verge of another trade
After just 12 games with the Hurricanes following the trade from the Avs in late January, Mikko Rantanen is likely headed to the Dallas Stars
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 6, 2025Cale Makar’s historic night helps Avalanche light up Alexandar Georgiev
The Avs rocked Alexandar Georgiev with goals early and often, and Cale Makar registered six points, a franchise record for a defenseman
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 6, 2025ESPN’s Barnwell likes Broncos as one of two best spots for DK Metcalf
Bill Barnwell identified 10 teams that should take a look at DK Metcalf, then narrowed it down to the Broncos and Packers as his two favorite destinations
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 5, 2025One group of oddsmakers likes Davante Adams to the Broncos
Obviously the Broncos are set at QB with Bo Nix, so if Davante Adams wants to play with Aaron Rodgers, it's not going to happen in Denver
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 4, 2025Broncos have three free agents on ESPN’s top-100 list, but not very high
After having no free agents in the top-50 list published in January, the Broncos have three in the top-100 according to ESPN's Matt Bowen