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, 2026Broncos are going to have to deal with Patrick Mahomes for even longer
A contract extension for Mahomes basically assures he'll play his entire career in K.C. -- which means two showdowns with the Broncos for years to come
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 9, 2026Gabriel Landeskog wins Masterson Trophy and Messier Award
Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog was filming an interview discussing the Messier Award when his family surprised him with the Masterson Trophy as well
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 9, 2026Avalanche won Stanley Cup 25 years ago today, Ray Bourque got his moment
The Avalanche beat the Devils in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final on June, 9 2001; Ray Bourque finally hoisted the best trophy in sports
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 9, 2026Bo Nix, Pat Surtain II crack top-50 players in NFL merchandise sales
The top-50 NFL players in merchandise sales from March 1, 2025 - Feb. 28, 2026 came out; Bo Nix checked in at No. 11 in while PS2 was No. 33
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 8, 2026Broncos completely disrespected by popular ESPN metric
ESPN's "Football Power Index" says the Broncos have the 15th best Super Bowl odds and only a 53.6 percent chance to make the playoffs
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 8, 2026Report: Broncos TE Caleb Lohner had procedure, out next two weeks
Mike Klis reports Broncos TE Caleb Lohner had a "lower-body" procedure that will keep him out the rest of OTAs and mandatory mini-camp
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 6, 2026Avs goalie Scott Wedgewood earns top-5 finish for Vezina Trophy
A top-5 finish is something Scott Wedgewood should be proud of, especially considering he was a journeyman and career backup entering this season
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 5, 2026Former Avs great Rob Blake joins old GM MacFarland in Nashville
Chris MacFarland was named the Predators president and GM earlier this week and now Rob Blake has taken the title of EVP of hockey operations
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 4, 2026Sean Payton jokes he ticked off NFL ‘a long time ago’ with Broncos tough schedule
"No, that happened a long time ago," Sean Payton said with a smile and chuckle when asked if he made the NFL mad, hence Denver's tough schedule
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 4, 2026Sean Payton provides encouraging update on when Bo Nix could return
"I do think in our third week... you'll see more of a role," Broncos head coach Sean Payton said of Bo Nix potentially taking the field this offseason
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 3, 2026Chris MacFarland emotional about leaving Avalanche and joining Predators
"I have to start by thanking the Kroenke family... for 11 wonderful years," Chris MacFarland said at his first press conference in Nashville
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 3, 2026Avalanche great Ray Bourque featured in Stanley Cup Final intro
Before Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night, ESPN featured Ray Bourque heavily in its intro narrated by Jon Hamm
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 2, 2026A crazy day for the Avalanche means one more big move needs to come
Josh Kroenke and Joe Sakic should extend Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar ASAP and eliminate a distraction before it even begins
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 2, 2026Avs defenseman Cale Makar does not win Norris Trophy, takes second
Cale Makar earned 47 first-place votes while Zach Werenski of the Blue Jackets received 113, so the final tally wasn't all that close
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 2, 2026Reports: Avs GM Chris MacFarland likely to leave for Predators
For more money and a bigger title it'd be hard to blame Chris MacFarland leaving the Colorado Avalanche for the Nashville Predators
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 1, 2026The Broncos schedule just got tougher with two huge NFL trades
Myles Garrett is headed to the Rams and A.J. Brown to the Patriots, two teams the Broncos play on a gauntlet of a 2026 schedule
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 1, 2026Former Broncos QB Russell Wilson calls it a career, taking big TV job
Russell Wilson is finalizing a deal to do television with CBS Sports, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and other reports on Monday
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HEADLINES | May 31, 2026Report: DU head coach David Carle ‘politely declined’ NHL interview
According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, DU head coach David Carle has "politely declined" a formal interview with the Toronto Maple Leafs
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NFL | May 30, 2026Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter made most licensing income in entire NFL
$17.7 million is a staggering amount of money for Shedeur Sanders to earn, considering his total NFL salary last season was about $955,000
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 29, 2026Report: Jared Bednar situation has two NHL teams ‘very curious’
The Maple Leafs and Oilers have been identified by David Pagnotta as two teams who would likely want to hire Jared Bednar if he were dismissed
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 28, 2026Ross Colton one of NHL’s top-25 offseason trade candidates
The Athletic's Chris Johnston released his offseason trade board that includes 23 players and two draft picks; Ross Colton checked in at No. 22
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DENVER BRONCOS | May 28, 2026Broncos, Nuggets and Avs could’ve thrown Denver three parades — we had zero
Denver feels snakebitten right now, as the Broncos, Nuggets and Avs were all unable to overcome the losses of some of their best players
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 27, 2026One of hockey’s top voices calls for Avalanche to not change much
Paul Bissonnette doesn't think the Avalanche should fire Jared Bednar; Colorado did win the Presidents' Trophy and had a historic regular season
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 27, 2026Mackenzie Blackwood gets real and honest about mindset after not playing
"It's freakin' hard to not play for so long and come into a big game," Mackenzie Blackwood told reporters, but adding knew he must battle -- which he did