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 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
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 26, 2026Avalanche are shockingly done after Vegas completes dominant sweep
Vegas completed the sweep with a 2-1 win, advancing to the Stanley Cup Final while the Avalanche are done after it feels like the series just began
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 26, 2026Nathan MacKinnon ‘feeling a lot better’ and full go for Game 4
Not only will Nathan MacKinnon skate in the elimination game, but he'll also look like himself, according to Avs head coach Jared Bednar
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 26, 2026Avalanche appear to be making a goalie change ahead of Game 4
The Avalanche aren't down 3-0 because of Wedgewood, although he hasn't been able to make big saves to stop the bleeding; they'll switch to Blackwood
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 25, 2026Jared Bednar has no update on health of MacKinnon and Nichushkin
"Yeah, I don't have any updates. Like those guys are getting treatment they're getting evaluated," Jared Bednar said of two key players on Monday
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 24, 2026Avalanche collapse against Knights, down 0-3 with insane meltdown
The Avalanche will have Game 4 on Tuesday night to save their season; it's a stunning reality in what was supposed to be a Stanley Cup or bust year
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 22, 2026Jared Bednar makes curious comment about Cale Makar moving forward
"There's urgency to get him back since he's gotten hurt. But it's gonna be Cale's decision on when he's coming back," Jared Bednar said
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 22, 2026Avalanche fall apart in third period, now in stunning 2-0 series hole to Vegas
The Avalanche collapsed in the third period of Game 2 of the Western Conference Final, losing 3-1 and now in a desperate situation
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 22, 2026Cale Makar making progress, but he’s out for massive Game 2
Cale Makar worked with the Avs at morning skate on Friday, including in a blue jersey with the first power play unit; but he's still out for Game 2
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 21, 2026Cale Makar attends Avalanche optional skate, status unclear for Game 2
“We’ll see what tomorrow brings,” Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar told reporters on the status of Cale Makar moving forward
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 21, 2026Avalanche now barely favorites to top Vegas, no longer Stanley Cup leaders
One game won't define a season for the Avalanche, but a loss to open the Western Conference Final stings for multiple different reasons
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 20, 2026Avalanche lose first home playoff game this year, in 1-0 series hole to Vegas
Vegas came to Denver and took Game 1 of the Western Conference Final; it's the first loss at Ball Arena this postseason for the Avalanche
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 20, 2026Avalanche deliver bad news on Cale Makar ahead of Game 1
Cale Makar was spotted on the ice Wednesday morning, but it wasn't enough for the Avalanche to play him in the Western Conference Final opener
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 19, 2026Gabriel Landeskog: Avalanche key deadline additions have ‘fit in seamlessly’
Kadri, Roy and Kulak all had game-winning goals against the Wild; Gabriel Landeskog and Chris MacFarland spoke about the deadline acquisitions
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DENVER BRONCOS | May 19, 2026Garett Bolles says Payton gave up play-calling because Webb is ‘that smart’
Garett Bolles was on the Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams on Tuesday and was asked about the play-calling shift; he gave a couple great answers
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DENVER BRONCOS | May 18, 2026Broncos No. 1 in NFL on new Power Rankings from FOX Sports
According to Ralph Vacchiano of FOX Sports, the Broncos are still No. 1 in the Power Rankings after the schedules for all 32 teams were revealed last week
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 17, 2026Avs head coach Jared Bednar thinks all players will be available for Game 1
On Monday the Avs will be off, before likely returning to practice Tuesday where the status of Makar, Lehkonen, Burns and Malinski should become more clear
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 16, 2026Avalanche still riding high from Wild win, but focus has shifted to Vegas
We're onto the next chapter in this thrilling story, with the Avalanche hoping it ends hoisting the best trophy in sports -- the Stanley Cup
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 14, 2026Avalanche schedule for Western Conference Final revealed by NHL
The Avalanche will get a full week off in between series; Colorado closed out Minnesota in dramatic fashion, earning a nice break
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DENVER BRONCOS | May 14, 2026The five biggest Broncos games on the 2026 schedule
Playing a loaded first-place schedule means there are a lot of intriguing matchups for Sean Payton, Bo Nix and the Broncos in 2026
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 14, 2026Jared Bednar likes it’s ‘Cup or bust’ for the ‘halfway home’ Avalanche
Jared Bednar mentioned there's a lot of criticism when Colorado comes up short because they're open about the goal of bringing home a championship
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 13, 2026Nathan MacKinnon, one of Avs heroes, compliments fans after dramatic late goal
Everything changed for the Avalanche in the third period and OT, with Jack Drury, Nathan MacKinnon and Brett Kulak the heroes in an epic comeback to eliminate the Wild
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 13, 2026In a coy way, Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar delivers good injury news
Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar delivered relatively good news on Artturi Lehkonen and Sam Malinski; he said both could "possibly" play in Game 5
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 12, 2026Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland up for Jim Gregory Award
Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland joins Bill Guerin of the Minnesota Wild and Pat Verbeek of the Anaheim Ducks as top-3 finalists for the honor