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 | Jan 16, 2024Avs head coach Jared Bednar speaks on Nichushkin’s decision
"It takes a lot of guts... he's struggling through a time right now and we wish him the best," Bednar said of Nichushkin seeking treatment
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 15, 2024Avs forward Valeri Nichushkin enters Player Assistance Program
Valeri Nichushkin will be paid while he receives treatment and can return once he's cleared for on-ice competition by program administrators
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jan 14, 2024Beloved former Nugget Bruce Brown gets his championship ring
On Sunday it was all about celebrating the accomplishments of Bruce Brown as Denver's sixth man during the team's first ever title run
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 13, 2024Avalanche get more All-Stars as fan vote works for Makar, Georgiev
Both Avalanche stud defenseman Cale Makar and goaltender Alexandar Georgiev were voted as All-Stars by the fans, the NHL announced
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 12, 2024Carroll dishes on Wilson coming to his party, talking with Sherman
They say time can heal wounds, but so can a get together for a man both Russell Wilson and Richard Sherman clearly love
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 12, 2024ESPN’s bold prediction: The Avalanche will trade for Elias Lindholm
There have been rumblings about Elias Lindholm and the Avs in trade rumors, and now Greg Wyshynski is making that his "bold prediction"
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 11, 2024Don’t look now, but Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog is skating
By no means is a Gabriel Landeskog return imminent, but this is a promising sign, as he's back on the ice after yet another knee surgery
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 11, 2024Russell Wilson celebrated Pete Carroll with old Seattle teammates
Pete Carroll, who is out as Seattle's head coach, appeared to have a party with some of his best former players, including Russell Wilson
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 10, 2024Despite frosty past, Russell Wilson pens classy Pete Carroll tweet
It'll be an offseason of transition for both Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson, with the QB taking the time to wish the head coach the best
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 10, 2024Latest ESPN mock draft has Broncos taking national champion QB
ESPN's Jordan Reid dropped his latest mock draft on Wednesday, and he does have the Broncos picking a QB in Michigan's J.J. McCarthy
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 10, 2024Fellow NFL players vote Broncos CB Pat Surtain II to All-Pro team
It's the second season in a row Pat Surtain II has earned the honor, in only the second year the award has been in existence
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 9, 2024Sean Payton is clear that Broncos haven’t made staff decisions yet
Sean Payton will certainly return, but what about everyone else who worked with him? Specifically, DC Vance Joseph and OC Joe Lombardi?
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 9, 2024Paton dodges question a few times on if threat was made to Wilson
"We made a good faith attempt to adjust his contract, and handled ourselves professionally," Paton said of the Wilson negotiations gone wrong
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 9, 2024Broncos say the door is still open for Russell Wilson to return as QB
Even after Russell Wilson was benched for Denver's final two games, the top Broncos brass insists no decision has been made yet on his future
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 9, 2024Nathan MacKinnon is on the verge of catching a Joe Sakic streak
The chance for Nathan MacKinnon to tie Joe Sakic's home point streak will be on Wednesday night when the Avs host the Vegas Golden Knights
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 9, 2024Greg Penner must show Broncos Country the buck stops with him
It's time for Broncos CEO Greg Penner to make some bold moves, proving he can make tough personnel decisions and not just be a big-spender
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 8, 2024Schefter: George Paton still not totally safe, despite other reports
"I'm a George Paton fan. But I don't know that he is or isn't safe right now," Adam Schefter said on "The Drive" on 104.3 The Fan on Monday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 8, 2024Jerry Jeudy is clearly not worried about noise surrounding his future
Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy was asked about potential noise surrounding his future in Denver; Jeudy's answer was straight to the point
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 8, 2024Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham thinks he can be Denver’s starter in ’24
One day after saying he wants "to be on the field for every snap of next year," Broncos QB Jarrett Stidham doubled down on Monday
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 7, 2024Sean Payton reminds Broncos fans this was never going to be easy
"You are what your record is in our league. That's just the truth," Sean Payton said after the Broncos 27-14 loss in Las Vegas on Sunday
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jan 5, 2024The awards keep coming as Nathan MacKinnon does it again in OT
The NHLPA named Nathan MacKinnon as its player of the week, thanks in large part to his back-to-back games playing hero for the Avalanche
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 4, 2024Justin Simmons can’t wait for day he can decline a Pro Bowl offer
Not only has Broncos safety Justin Simmons never appeared on a stage as big as the Super Bowl, he's never even made the postseason
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jan 4, 2024Pat Surtain II, Mike McGlinchey take home two big Broncos awards
Pat Surtain II was named the 2023 Demaryius Thomas Team MVP, while Mike McGlinchey earned the 2023 Darrent Williams Good Guy Award
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jan 4, 2024The first NBA All-Star voting returns are in, Nuggets get little love
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is No. 3 among frontcourt players; Jamal Murray's nowhere to be found in the top-10 All-Star vote getters for guards