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 | Nov 9, 2023Sean Payton knows Broncos can either get hot, or fall back into ‘rut’
The Bills are just 2-3 in their last five games, and both wins got dicey at the end; Sean Payton knows the Broncos need to capitalize on that
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DENVER NUGGETS | Nov 8, 2023Kendrick Perkins is at it again with a bad take about Nikola Jokic
Perkins put Nikola Jokic as the No. 3 offensive player in the NBA behind Kevin Durant and Steph Curry; the numbers tell a different story
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Nov 8, 2023Avalanche center Ross Colton avoids suspension, but hit with fine
On Wednesday, NHL Player Safety announced a $5,000 fine for Ross Colton due to his crosscheck to the face of Timo Meier
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CU FOOTBALL | Nov 8, 2023Folsom Field getting major upgrade with massive new video board
CU announced Folsom Field's new video board should be ready for the start of 2024 play and has five times the surface area of the old one
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CU FOOTBALL | Nov 7, 2023Coach Prime doesn’t want to talk about controversial OC switch
Coach Prime deflected the question, first challenging the reporter about something with his son Shedeur, before ultimately not answering it
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CU FOOTBALL | Nov 7, 2023Shaq and Candace Parker congratulated CU women after big upset
Shaq gave some love to CU center Aaronette Vonleh, who had 24 points against LSU, while Parker hopes to see the Buffs at the Final Four
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CU FOOTBALL | Nov 7, 2023Deion Sanders needs to make major changes to his coaching staff
The technical side of things has not been sharp for CU, and Deion Sanders must hire two new coordinators who can make up for his deficiencies
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CU FOOTBALL | Nov 6, 2023No. 20 CU women’s basketball crushes No. 1 LSU to start new year
CU women's basketball should be in the top-10 of the next AP rankings, earning a win that will propel the program into the national spotlight
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Nov 6, 2023Peter Forsberg is back in Denver, skating with former teammates
Reporters spotted Joe Sakic and Milan Hejduk on the ice at Family Sports with Peter Forsberg, along with some other Avalanche alumni
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CU FOOTBALL | Nov 3, 2023Buffs QB Shedeur Sanders admits at this point his body is hurting
Colorado star QB Shedeur Sanders has been sacked 41 times this season, which is easily the most of any quarterback in the country
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CU FOOTBALL | Nov 3, 2023Report: Ralphie could lead Buffs out in final two CU home games
The new Ralphie runs have coincided with Deion Sanders taking over the program, but a CU spokesperson says it isn't a Coach Prime decision
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DENVER BRONCOS | Nov 2, 2023Schefter: Broncos offered two picks for Jeudy, “never close” on PS2
Adam Schefter told "Schlereth and Evans" on 104.3 The Fan that the offer for Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy was a third-round and a fifth-round pick
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Nov 2, 2023Rockies now just one of five teams that haven’t won World Series
The Rockies join the Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners and Tampa Bay Rays as the only clubs not to win the World Series
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DENVER BRONCOS | Nov 1, 2023After finally beating KC, Justin Simmons snags some hardware
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons has been named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Kansas City Chiefs
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Nov 1, 2023A great former Colorado Avalanche player calls it a career
Paul Stastny made the NHL All-Rookie Team with the Avs and was selected to the All-Star Game; he scored at least 20 goals in six seasons
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NCAA | Oct 31, 2023For first time ever, Air Force football cracks top-25 playoff rankings
The Air Force Falcons football team checked in at No. 25 on the nose when the rankings were revealed lived on ESPN
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Oct 31, 2023The Avalanche practice without two of their best defensemen
Absent from Avalanche practice were superstar Cale Makar and fellow defenseman Bowen Byram; head coach Jared Bednar isn't too concerned
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 31, 2023Russell Wilson went as Coach Prime to Broncos Halloween party
Between the cowboy hat, sunglasses, hoodie and chain, Broncos QB Russell Wilson pretty much nailed the Coach Prime look
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 31, 2023By beating the Chiefs the Broncos won the battle but lost the war
One win over the Chiefs was amazing, but it can't shift the entire blueprint of this season, as the Broncos are making a mistake not selling
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 30, 2023Javonte Williams says Broncos trying to “make a Super Bowl run”
On a conference call, Javonte Williams said the playoffs are the bare minimum for Denver and he's thinking about the biggest prize in sports
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Oct 30, 2023Gabriel Landeskog went to Buffalo, gave Erik Johnson amazing gift
It's a thoughtful present from Gabriel Landeskog, showing that "EJ" will always be part of the Avs, regardless of what sweater he wears now
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DENVER BRONCOS | Oct 29, 2023Sean Payton thrilled after Broncos end KC streak, batter Mahomes
A 17-game losing streak to the Chiefs won't be a storyline entering next year for the Broncos, and that is great news for Sean Payton's squad
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Oct 29, 2023Avs star Cale Makar hits boards awkwardly, leaves game, returns
Cale Makar took a shot from Sabres winger Kyle Okposo and then lost an edge; his legs twisted at an unfortunate angle as he hit the boards
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CU FOOTBALL | Oct 28, 2023Shedeur Sanders relentlessly pressured as CU Buffs fall at UCLA
Shedeur Sanders was sacked seven times, pressured 25 times, hit 18 times and knocked down 14 times as the CU offensive line played horribly