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 | Jul 2, 2023As one Johnson says goodbye, the Avalanche bring back the other
Jack Johnson won the Stanley Cup with the Avs in 2022, before departing for Chicago, but the team brought him back at the trade deadline
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 1, 2023Avalanche lock up Bowen Byram, defenseman is staying home
Bowen Byram's battled some injuries, but the young defenseman has flashed talent that makes him look like a potential star
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 1, 2023Avs add former No. 3 pick who was teammates with MacKinnon
Jonathan Drouin was the No. 3 overall pick in 2013 NHL Draft, the year Nathan MacKinnon went No. 1 to Colorado
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jul 1, 2023Avalanche adding depth forward who can put up some points
The Avalanche are adding forward Miles Wood, a guy who had 13 goals and 14 assists a season ago for the New Jersey Devils
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jun 30, 2023Jeff Van Gundy’s last few games at ESPN were calling the Nuggets
Van Gundy at time drove Nuggets fans crazy during the Western Conference Finals against the Lakers and the NBA Finals against the Heat
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jun 29, 2023Report: Bruce Brown to meet with Mavs, but Nuggets ‘not ruled out’
Bruce Brown is going to be one of the hottest free agents on the market when things really start to heat up on Friday afternoon
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jun 29, 2023You can own Nikola Jokic’s jersey from Game 3 of the NBA Finals
Jokic memorabilia is only going to get more and more popular, with this NBA Finals game-worn jersey going for more than $75,000
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 28, 2023At pick No. 31 in the NHL Draft, the Avalanche take a defenseman
Mikhail Gulyayev is listed at 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds, and the draft broadcast mentioned he could've been a top-5 pick if he were taller
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jun 28, 2023What does Jamal Murray know about Bruce Brown that we don’t?
A viral clip on Twitter is raising some questions, particularly if Murray let something slip about Brown's future in Denver
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 28, 2023Miller, Chubb and McManus attended Courtland Sutton’s wedding
It's great to see that the uniforms might change, but the friendships don't, as Courtland Sutton's wedding was a popular place to be
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 28, 2023Avalanche trade for a former Stanley Cup winner from the Lightning
The Avalanche gave up pick No. 37 in the NHL Draft for Ross Colton, a selection they acquired on Tuesday in the Alex Newhook deal
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 27, 2023Colorado Avalanche announce 2023-24 regular season schedule
Unlike last year when the Avalanche opened at home and raised a Stanley Cup banner, this year the NHL is sending them on the road
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 27, 2023Cale Makar keeps making history, even in a year he missed 22 games
Makar, a former Conn Smythe Trophy winner, was the only member of the Avs named to an NHL postseason All-Star Team
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 27, 2023As we finally turn to the Broncos, legacies are on the line this year
This year is a massive fork in the road for Russell Wilson; how he performs will go a long way toward how he's remembered forever
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 26, 2023One year ago, the Colorado Avalanche won the Stanley Cup
The Avalanche beat the Lightning 2-1 in a series clinching Game 6, with Artturi Lehkonen scoring the game-winner in Tampa Bay
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jun 26, 2023Nuggets GM Calvin Booth explains what he likes about his draft picks
With the future of Bruce Brown still uncertain, Booth went out of his way to point out the roster has other options at backup point guard
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Jun 24, 2023Avs make a trade to finally solve their second-line center problem
Ryan Johansen has played in 842 NHL games with Nashville and Columbus, recording 555 points on 189 goals and 366 assists
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 23, 2023Melvin Gordon complains about being a RB, still wants to play
"You have a lot of running backs out there and we just don’t get no love, it’s literally the worst position to play in the NFL," Gordon said
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jun 22, 2023With pick No. 37 in the NBA Draft, the Nuggets select a forward
Tyson averaged 15.3 points per games and 9.6 rebounds at Clemson a year ago, and he's not just a big guy who can only score inside
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jun 22, 2023At pick No. 29 in the NBA Draft, the Nuggets take a Gonzaga guard
Julian Strawther, a 6-foot-7 guard out of Gonzaga, averaged 15.2 points and 6.2 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs this season
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Jun 21, 2023The hapless Rockies are once again on pace to lose 100 games
The Rockies are now on their second eight-game losing streak this season, and their record is an ugly 29-48, easily the worst in the NL
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jun 21, 2023Report: Nuggets make a trade into the first-round of the NBA Draft
One year after finding Christian Braun late in the first-round, Calvin Booth made a move to get back into Round 1 for Thursday night's draft
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DENVER NUGGETS | Jun 21, 2023Nuggets rule field for 2023 ESPYS, plus other Colorado nominees
Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is nominated for "Best Athlete, Men's Sports" as well as "Best Championship Performance" and "Best NBA Player"
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DENVER BRONCOS | Jun 21, 2023Keyshawn: Broncos need Dalvin Cook for both Payton and Wilson
Speaking on his radio show on Wednesday morning, Keyshawn Johnson thinks Cook to Denver makes a lot of sense for the Broncos