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 | Feb 4, 2025Broncos shouldn’t trade for Myles Garrett, instead pay Nik Bonitto
The Broncos have too many other issues to solve before trading valuable assets for Myles Garrett would make sense; just lock up Nik Bonitto instead
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DENVER BRONCOS | Feb 3, 2025ESPN’s two-round NFL mock draft has Broncos taking TE, RB
The Broncos need to surround Bo Nix with more weapons this offseason; that's why fans will love the NFL mock draft from ESPN's Matt Miller
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DENVER NUGGETS | Feb 3, 2025Nuggets lose key bench player for at least the next month
The Nuggets will be without forward Peyton Watson for at least the next month after he suffered a knee sprain against the 76ers
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 31, 202526 years ago today, the Broncos won their second Super Bowl
January 31st is a special day in Broncos Country, as it's the anniversary of the team's second championship, with a win in Super Bowl XXXIII
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CSU FOOTBALL | Jan 30, 2025Report: Former Steelers GM now a consultant with CSU Rams
According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, the CSU Rams are bringing in former Pittsburgh Steelers GM Kevin Colbert to be a consultant
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 30, 2025There’s a new timeline on when Valeri Nichushkin might be back
Jared Bednar told reporters that Colorado is hoping to be able to put Valeri Nichushkin back in the lineup after the 4 Nations Face-Off
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 29, 2025Broncos don’t have any free agents listed on ESPN’s top-50
ESPN released its list of the top-50 free agents in the NFL on Tuesday, and not a single Denver Broncos player made the cut
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 28, 2025Mikko Rantanen continues to tell his side of the trade story
“I thought it was gonna be an extension for sure. I can’t lie about that," Mikko Rantanen told Jesse Montano from Guerilla Sports on Tuesday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 28, 2025Report: Broncos QB Bo Nix declines Pro Bowl for ‘cleanup procedure’
Instead of going to the Pro Bowl as an alternate, Bo Nix will be undergoing a "minor cleanup procedure" on an undisclosed part of his body
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 28, 2025Avs GM Chris MacFarland bet his legacy on Mikko Rantanen trade
Chris MacFarland put the pressure on himself when he traded Mikko Rantanen; it better work out, or he might be looking for a new gig sooner rather than later
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 27, 2025The NFL future of Russell Wilson gets a little bit murkier
Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II told reporters that likely only one guy between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields will be back
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 25, 2025Jared Bednar talks ‘really tough day’ and trading ‘good friend’ Rantanen
"Really tough day. Like you lose a good friend, good teammate, great player. It's hard," Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said of the trade
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 25, 2025Nathan MacKinnon on Mikko Rantanen trade: ‘It just sucks’
Nathan MacKinnon said he "doesn't really care about money," and wasn't opposed to Mikko Rantanen making more than him
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 25, 2025Avs GM Chris MacFarland speaks on shocking Rantanen trade
The full press conference with Avs GM Chris MacFarland was about the stunning Mikko Rantanen trade that went down on Friday night
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 24, 2025Reports: Avalanche trade Mikko Rantanen in a stunning move
The Avalanche have done what many fans thought would never happen; they're trading superstar Mikko Rantanen to the Hurricanes
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 24, 2025Pete Carroll to Vegas has impact on Broncos, Vance Joseph, Russell Wilson
According to multiple reports, after a year out of the NFL, Pete Carroll will be landing the head-coaching job with the Las Vegas Raiders
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CU BASKETBALL | Jan 23, 2025CU men’s basketball to unveil ‘Wall of Honor’ with Billups and more
The honorees will have their CU basketball jerseys displayed high above the concourse on the northwest corner of the CU Events Center
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 23, 2025Avalanche share some good injury news for a nice change of pace
Avalanche forward Miles Wood has been battling a back injury for nearly two months, but he's on the verge of returning in the next few days
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 22, 2025There’s no timeline on Valeri Nichushkin returning after a setback
Avs head coach Jared Bednar delivered the unfortunate news on Wednesday about Valeri Nichushkin before the team's game against the Jets
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 22, 2025Mel Kiper has Broncos landing stud RB in first-round of NFL Draft
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. dropped his first mock draft of the year -- and there's good news for Broncos fan who want a star running back
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 22, 2025The Broncos should pursue embattled Ravens TE Mark Andrews
Mark Andrews may be a villain in Baltimore, but could be a hero in Denver; a fresh start is needed and Andrews would thrive with the Broncos
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 21, 2025Aqib Talib defends the penalty calls that favor Patrick Mahomes
Former Denver Broncos cornerback and Super Bowl 50 champion Aqib Talib has taken an unpopular position on social media
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 21, 2025Broncos Country should be pulling for Von Miller to beat the Chiefs
Von Miller is still beloved in Denver; it's a no-brainer Broncos fans will be rooting for him this Sunday against K.C. and (hopefully) beyond
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 20, 2025Avalanche lack energy, look flat in a disappointing loss to rival Wild
The Avalanche fell 3-1 to their rivals in a key Central Division matchup, unable to jump Minnesota to move to third place in the standings