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 | May 18, 2024Avalanche season ends in heartbreaking fashion in 2OT to Stars
Former Avalanche center Matt Duchene scored for the Stars with 8:18 to go in double overtime on Friday night, ending the season for the Avs
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INSIDE THE NUGGETS | May 17, 2024Sunday could be absolute chaos for Denver with two Game 7s
It'll be stressful regardless, but the two Denver Game 7s happening at the same time might be too much for all of us to take
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DENVER BRONCOS | May 16, 2024NFL Power Rankings have Broncos as the 31st team in the league
ESPN placed the Broncos as the 31st best team in the league in their new Power Rankings, only ahead of the Panthers to avoid being dead last
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 15, 2024Cale Makar the hero as Avalanche force unlikely Game 6 with Stars
Cale Makar had two goals for the Avalanche, Nathan MacKinnon added two points and the championship dreams aren't dead yet
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DENVER BRONCOS | May 15, 2024Ranking the five biggest games on the 2024 Broncos schedule
Take a dive into the Broncos five biggest games on their 2024 schedule, and the juiciest storylines as we start to prepare for the season
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INSIDE THE NUGGETS | May 15, 2024Mark Schlereth got Stephen A. Smith to almost apologize to Denver
Stephen A. Smith saw a text from Mark Schlereth, and talked about it live on ESPN as well as his upcoming apology to the city of Denver
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INSIDE THE NUGGETS | May 14, 2024Timberwolves coach Chris Finch throws shade at Jamal Murray
Chris Finch is implying Jamal Murray must have gotten a $75,000 fine for the money sign gesture and the other $25,000 for throwing two items
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INSIDE THE NUGGETS | May 14, 2024Shaq tries to put the toothpaste back in the tube on Jokic snub
Shaq went on TMZ Sports to try to explain himself, and he didn't exactly provide clarity on why he did what he did to Nikola Jokic
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CU FOOTBALL | May 14, 2024CU Buffs will start their second season with Coach Prime on ESPN
The CU Buffs season opener against North Dakota State on Thursday, Aug. 29 will be broadcast to the masses on ESPN at 6:00 p.m. MT
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INSIDE THE NUGGETS | May 14, 2024Game 5 will decide if the Nuggets can be back-to-back champions
The dirty little secret is the Nuggets and Wolves may be the two best remaining teams; the winner has the inside track to becoming champions
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INSIDE THE AVALANCHE | May 13, 2024How the Avalanche reacted to the stunning Nichushkin suspension
Several players and head coach Jared Bednar spoke about the shock of the Nichushkin suspension so close to the biggest game of the season
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 13, 2024Lifeless Avalanche on the brink after disappointing loss in Game 4
The mood inside Ball Arena was somber for Game 4, and it's hard not to think of the stunning suspension of Avalanche star Valeri Nichushkin
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INSIDE THE AVALANCHE | May 13, 2024Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin suspended at least six months
"Valeri Nichushkin will be suspended without pay for a minimum of six months and then be eligible to apply for reinstatement," the NHL said
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INSIDE THE AVALANCHE | May 13, 2024The Avalanche appear very close to getting a big boost on offense
Jonathan Drouin hasn't played at all in the playoffs for the Avalanche, but that might be about to change ahead of Game 4 against Dallas
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CU FOOTBALL | May 13, 2024CU isn’t going anywhere, gets elite kickoff and TV slot at Nebraska
This will be just the eighth game in CU history on a national broadcast on NBC; the Buffs have not played on the network since 1995
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 11, 2024Avalanche score fewest goals of the playoffs in tough loss to Stars
Stars goalie Jake Oettinger made 29 saves and the Avalanche scored just one goal; it was the fewest Colorado has scored this postseason
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INSIDE THE AVALANCHE | May 10, 2024The Stanley Cup made a special visit to the 104.3 The Fan studio
Phil Pritchard, "the keeper of the Cup," brought the incredible trophy to hang out with "Schlereth and Evans" on 104.3 The Fan
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 9, 2024Valiant Avalanche rally comes up short in Game 2 victory by Stars
The Stars were up 1-0 after the first period and 4-0 after the second, but the Avalanche nearly did it again in the third before falling 5-3
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INSIDE THE NUGGETS | May 9, 2024Shaq’s behavior for Jokic MVP announcement was “disrespectful”
104.3 The Fan's Zach Bye went off on Shaq during the final hour of "The Drive" on Wednesday for his treatment of Nikola Jokic
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INSIDE THE NUGGETS | May 8, 2024Nikola Jokic joins the TNT crew live to accept his third NBA MVP
Nikola Jokic was his humble self when speaking with Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith about his third NBA MVP
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INSIDE THE NUGGETS | May 8, 2024Jamal Murray has little to say about fine, takes “full responsibility”
In some sense it's great Jamal Murray took "full responsibility" for his actions; in others, he left a lot to be desired with his answers
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INSIDE THE AVALANCHE | May 8, 2024The Avalanche are now current co-favorites to win the Stanley Cup
The Avalanche are now co-favorites to win the Stanley Cup this year along with the Oilers and Rangers; one sportsbook lists all three at +425
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 7, 2024Avalanche have massive rally, stun Stars in OT to take Game 1
Avalanche forward Miles Wood scored on a gorgeous breakaway in OT, beating Stars stud goaltender Jake Oettinger clean on the backhand
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INSIDE THE NUGGETS | May 7, 2024Jamal Murray gets shade thrown his way, Nuggets now a villain
ESPN's Tim Legler dunked on Jamal Murray, pointing out his 3-18 shooting and saying we shouldn't be surprised Murray missed his target