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 | Jul 3, 2024Avalanche Stanley Cup champion Pavel Francouz back in new role
Pavel Francouz is officially back with the Avalanche, but he won't be playing, rather coaching and helping the next wave of goaltenders
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 2, 2024Avalanche add more defensive depth on second day of free agency
The Avalanche signed defenseman Erik Brannstrom away from the Senators in free agency, reportedly on a one-year deal worth $900,000
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 2, 2024The Colorado Avalanche schedule for the 2024-25 season is out
The Avalanche schedule has them beginning the season on Oct. 9 in Vegas against the Golden Knights, and concludes on April 13 at the Ducks
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 2, 2024Avs should continue to try to trade Valeri Nichushkin this summer
While we wish Valeri Nichushkin the person the best, the hockey player has burned us twice; dealing him should remain the top priority
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 1, 2024Avalanche have three of four trade deadline acquisitions leave town
Brandon Duhaime, Yakov Trenin and Sean Walker all departed, leaving Casey Mittelstadt as the lone deadline deal to re-sign with the Avalanche
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 1, 2024Reports: Avs get a deal done to bring key forward back to Colorado
The Avs locked up center Casey Mittelstadt last week, and now Jonathan Drouin comes back for another year on a $2.5 million deal
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jun 29, 2024Report: Nuggets bringing back DeAndre Jordan for another season
The Nuggets are bringing back DeAndre Jordan for another season, according to Chris Haynes; Jordan is regarded as a key locker room presence
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jun 28, 2024Report: Nuggets have interest in Warriors guard Klay Thompson
According to Sam Amick and Anthony Slater of "The Athletic," the Nuggets are legitimately interested in pursuing Klay Thompson in free agency
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 27, 2024Nathan MacKinnon, Nikola Jokic make history with same city MVPs
Nathan MacKinnon and Nikola Jokic joined Wayne Gretzky and Magic Johnson as NHL and NBA MVPs to come from the same city in the same year
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 27, 2024Nathan MacKinnon cleans up at NHL Awards, wins first Hart Trophy
Nathan MacKinnon bested Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov and Edmonton's Connor McDavid for the Hart Trophy, proving his season was the best
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jun 27, 2024Report: Nuggets unload Reggie Jackson and his salary with picks
Just three days after Reggie Jackson picked up his $5.25 million player option to stay with the Nuggets, GM Calvin Booth is trading him
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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