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 NUGGETS | Nov 17, 2023Nikola Jokic makes NBA history with his stat line in loss to Pelicans
Nikola Jokic became the first player ever to record 26 points, 18 rebounds and 16 assists in a game; he continues to rewrite the record books
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DENVER BRONCOS | Nov 17, 2023Vikings playing it coy on Justin Jefferson’s status against Broncos
It truly feels like a coin flip if Justin Jefferson will line up against Broncos star cornerback Pat Surtain II on Sunday Night Football
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Nov 17, 2023Report: Avalanche among the teams “in the mix” on Patrick Kane
ESPN's Emily Kaplan reports teams are telling her they believe the Avalanche are "in the mix" for Patrick Kane, along with a few other clubs
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DENVER BRONCOS | Nov 16, 2023Sean Payton told Kareem Jackson don’t mess up team’s hot streak
"I told him, 'we're on a little bit of a roll, don't mess anything up now.'" Sean Payton said of Kareem Jackson returning from suspension
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DENVER NUGGETS | Nov 16, 2023ESPN analyst says MVP right now is between two players, no Jokic
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is fifth in points (30.0), first in rebounds (13.9) and fourth in assists (8.4), but apparently not an MVP favorite
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DENVER BRONCOS | Nov 15, 2023Broncos can start thinking about playoffs, but AFC brutally crowded
When networks televising games show playoffs graphics, the Broncos should be "in the hunt" beginning as soon as this weekend
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CU FOOTBALL | Nov 15, 2023Joel Klatt on A&M smoke: Prime needs CU just like Buffs need him
"What doesn't get talked about is that Colorado is also a really great fit and perfect spot for Deion," Joel Klatt said on 104.3 The Fan
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DENVER NUGGETS | Nov 14, 2023Bones Hyland says he is not expecting to get a championship ring
Bones Hyland is in town with the Clippers, and many wondered if he'd receive a championship ring, but that's likely not going to happen
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DENVER BRONCOS | Nov 14, 2023Marvin Mims Jr. responds after viral video of him discussing Wilson
Marvin Mims Jr. was taking pictures with fans when someone got on him for having zero catches, “he don’t throw it to me anyways," Mims said
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DENVER BRONCOS | Nov 14, 2023The Broncos defense got Bills OC Ken Dorsey fired on Tuesday
The Broncos defense got a coordinator fired on Tuesday, and it wasn't going to be their own, as Vance Joseph's group has turned a corner
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DENVER BRONCOS | Nov 13, 2023Sean Payton thrilled as Broncos absolutely stun Bills at the buzzer
"Good win on the road. We felt the turnover margin was going to be significant. And it was," Broncos head coach Sean Payton told the media
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CU FOOTBALL | Nov 13, 2023CU women’s basketball is now a top-5 team in the country
In the new AP poll, CU women's basketball checked in at No. 5 in the entire country, only trailing South Carolina, Iowa, UCLA and Utah
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Nov 12, 2023Avalanche lose backup goalie Pavel Francouz for entire season
Pavel Francouz hadn't played this year, and it was clear he was going to be out for a bit, but this is a blow no matter how you slice it
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CU FOOTBALL | Nov 11, 2023Ralphie’s last two runs of the season were total duds
Both of Ralphie's runs were short, with several media members noticing she couldn't make it very far and didn't look interested in running
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Nov 11, 2023Avalanche give brutal update on health of forward Artturi Lehkonen
Head coach Jared Bednar announced Artturi Lehkonen would miss "weeks" due to a scary collision into the boards against the Kraken
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Nov 10, 2023Avs forward Artturi Lehkonen taken to hospital after scary play
The incident occurred in the second period as Artturi Lehkonen got hit by Seattle's Jamie Oleksiak and went head first into the boards
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Nov 9, 2023Avalanche rename broadcast booth after late, great Peter McNab
During their game with Seattle, the Avs honored McNab with a heartfelt tribute, renaming their TV home the "Peter McNab Broadcast Booth"
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DENVER BRONCOS | Nov 9, 2023Broncos’ Justin Simmons sees some Von Miller in Baron Browning
Simmons was clear no one can compare with Broncos legend Von Miller, but when asked if Browning possesses some of the same traits, he agreed
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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