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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CU FOOTBALL | Jun 27, 2024CU Buffs offense ranked top-10 in the country… by a video game
The EA Sports College Football 25 top-10 offense list was announced, with the CU Buffs coming in at No. 8 and an 89/100 overall ranking
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 26, 2024Two years ago today, the Avalanche won their third Stanley Cup
June 26, 2022 will forever be a special day in Colorado history, as the Avalanche beat the Lightning 2-1 in a Stanley Cup clinching Game 6
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jun 26, 2024Nikola Jokic was drafted 10 years ago today during a Taco Bell ad
It's been a decade, so it's an occasion worth celebrating; here's to Nikola Jokic, Taco Bell and may the Quesarito rest in peace
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 26, 2024Another NFL roster ranking has the Broncos as nearly dead last
According to ESPN's Mike Clay, Aaron Schatz and Seth Walde, the Broncos have the 31st best roster in the league, only ahead of the Giants
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 25, 2024Broncos will have third most open practices in NFL at training camp
Broncos insider Mike Klis reports the team will have 16 open training camp practices for the fans, which is third most in the NFL
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CU FOOTBALL | Jun 25, 2024Deion Sanders gives strongest statement yet he’s not leaving CU
Deion Sanders joined Joel Klatt on his podcast earlier this week, and the former CU QB asked him point blank about his plans for the future
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 25, 2024The Avalanche make one of their first big moves of the offseason
The Avalanche announced they've re-signed center Casey Mittelstadt to a three-year contract, reportedly worth $5.75 million a year
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Jun 25, 2024It’s time for the Rockies to trade Charlie Blackmon, Kyle Freeland
This isn't a Disney movie, and the Rockies season won't have a happy ending; Charlie Blackmon and Kyle Freeland deserve a chance to win
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jun 24, 2024Report: Reggie Jackson makes his decision on future with Nuggets
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Reggie Jackson picked up his $5.25 million player option on Monday to stay with the Nuggets
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 24, 2024Pro Football Talk higher on Broncos in Power Rankings than ESPN
Mike Florio has the Broncos at No. 22 in his Power Rankings, ahead of the likes of the Vikings, Saints, Jets, Raiders, Titans and Giants
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jun 21, 2024More people watched the Nuggets win the NBA title than the Celtics
Any narrative that a "small market" team like the Nuggets couldn't draw viewers got shot down after seeing the Celtics / Mavericks ratings
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 21, 2024Avalanche forward Andrew Cogliano retires, but staying with team
The 17-year NHL veteran Andrew Cogliano announced his retirement on Friday morning, but will immediately join the Avalanche's front office
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 20, 2024Jaleel McLaughlin hears the outside noise the Broncos will be bad
The best answer from the Jaleel McLaughlin in the 104.3 The Fan studio came when asked if he hears the outside noise about the Broncos
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 20, 2024Avalanche announce preseason schedule, with hockey not far off
The Avalanche announced their 2024 preseason schedule on Thursday, and believe it or not, hockey will be back in just about three months
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 20, 2024Report: Broncos hire former Stanford coach David Shaw on staff
9NEWS and 104.3 The Fan insider Mike Klis broke the story, saying David Shaw joins the Broncos as a senior personnel executive
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Jun 14, 2024Rockies outfielder Jake Cave hit in head by baseball during BP
Reporters at Coors Field shared details of the scary incident, including saying Jake Cave was down for about 10 minutes on the field
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 14, 2024At least one expert has the Broncos going under 5.5 wins in 2024
The Athletic's Vic Tafur published his prediction for each team, and despite going 8-9 a season ago, he has the Broncos taking a step back
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 13, 2024The new Avalanche “rival” in Utah won’t pick a team name, for now
Mammoth, Yeti, Outlaws, Blizzard and Venom all remain as possible names for the Utah NHL team, which may have some Avalanche fans pausing
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 13, 2024Peyton Manning surprised Tom Brady at his Patriots HOF induction
Tom Brady definitely didn't know Peyton Manning was going to be there, and there's a great moment when Mike Tirico brought out No. 18
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 12, 2024Payton responds to Sutton potentially not being at training camp
Sean Payton knows Courtland Sutton is important, especially when Denver has a rookie QB in Bo Nix, and needs all the weapons he can get
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HEADLINES | Jun 12, 2024High school biology teacher from Colorado playing in U.S. Open
Colin Prater, whose day job is passing along knowledge to students at Cheyenne Mountain high school, is in the field at the U.S. Open
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 12, 2024Report: Sean Payton had one eye procedure, another coming soon
Mike Klis reports that Sean Payton had cataracts surgery on his left eye last Thursday and will get the right eye done this week
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CU FOOTBALL | Jun 11, 2024Coach Prime called a “Hollywood created celebrity” by top analyst
It's popular these days to rip Coach Prime, and that's exactly what ESPN's Paul Finebaum did on the "McElroy and Cubelic" show
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 11, 2024Former Broncos TE Julius Thomas makes case for Bo Nix to start
Appearing with Kay Adams on "Up and Adams" on Tuesday, Julius Thomas was asked about the QB situation in Denver this season