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 | Jun 3, 2026Chris MacFarland emotional about leaving Avalanche and joining Predators
"I have to start by thanking the Kroenke family... for 11 wonderful years," Chris MacFarland said at his first press conference in Nashville
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 3, 2026Avalanche great Ray Bourque featured in Stanley Cup Final intro
Before Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night, ESPN featured Ray Bourque heavily in its intro narrated by Jon Hamm
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 2, 2026A crazy day for the Avalanche means one more big move needs to come
Josh Kroenke and Joe Sakic should extend Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar ASAP and eliminate a distraction before it even begins
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 2, 2026Avs defenseman Cale Makar does not win Norris Trophy, takes second
Cale Makar earned 47 first-place votes while Zach Werenski of the Blue Jackets received 113, so the final tally wasn't all that close
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 2, 2026Reports: Avs GM Chris MacFarland likely to leave for Predators
For more money and a bigger title it'd be hard to blame Chris MacFarland leaving the Colorado Avalanche for the Nashville Predators
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 1, 2026The Broncos schedule just got tougher with two huge NFL trades
Myles Garrett is headed to the Rams and A.J. Brown to the Patriots, two teams the Broncos play on a gauntlet of a 2026 schedule
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 1, 2026Former Broncos QB Russell Wilson calls it a career, taking big TV job
Russell Wilson is finalizing a deal to do television with CBS Sports, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter and other reports on Monday
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HEADLINES | May 31, 2026Report: DU head coach David Carle ‘politely declined’ NHL interview
According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, DU head coach David Carle has "politely declined" a formal interview with the Toronto Maple Leafs
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NFL | May 30, 2026Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter made most licensing income in entire NFL
$17.7 million is a staggering amount of money for Shedeur Sanders to earn, considering his total NFL salary last season was about $955,000
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 29, 2026Report: Jared Bednar situation has two NHL teams ‘very curious’
The Maple Leafs and Oilers have been identified by David Pagnotta as two teams who would likely want to hire Jared Bednar if he were dismissed
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 28, 2026Ross Colton one of NHL’s top-25 offseason trade candidates
The Athletic's Chris Johnston released his offseason trade board that includes 23 players and two draft picks; Ross Colton checked in at No. 22
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DENVER BRONCOS | May 28, 2026Broncos, Nuggets and Avs could’ve thrown Denver three parades — we had zero
Denver feels snakebitten right now, as the Broncos, Nuggets and Avs were all unable to overcome the losses of some of their best players
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | May 27, 2026One of hockey’s top voices calls for Avalanche to not change much
Paul Bissonnette doesn't think the Avalanche should fire Jared Bednar; Colorado did win the Presidents' Trophy and had a historic regular season
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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