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 | Apr 24, 2023Valeri Nichushkin still not spotted at Avalanche morning skate in Seattle
The Avalanche will have to try to win Game 4 against the Kraken without key forward Valeri Nichushkin, just like they did in Game 3
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 20, 2023Avs finally wake up with furious Game 2 rally, remind Seattle they’re champs
There's a reason the Avs are trying to defend their Stanley Cup and Seattle is simply a cute little story; the last 40 minutes of Game 2 proved that
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DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 20, 2023Broncos part ways with UCHealth, Dove Valley will have new sponsor soon
With new owners, change inevitably comes both in football and on the business side; the team's relationship with UCHealth ends after eight years
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Apr 19, 2023For second time in 48 hours, Rockies were down 9-0 at home to Pirates
The latest disaster happened on Wednesday afternoon, when starting pitcher Austin Gomber looked like he was throwing batting practice
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 19, 2023Fresh off stinging Game 1 loss, Avs could return three key players for Game 2
Day-to-day is a loose term, but it's better than being ruled out already; it means Darren Helm, Andrew Cogliano and Jack Johnson are close
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 18, 2023It’s just one game, but Avs get a rude reminder this won’t be like last year
The 2021-22 Avs were historically great, while this team is simply good; that showed in a tough 3-1 loss to start the playoffs on Tuesday
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DENVER NUGGETS | Apr 18, 2023Michael Malone explains why his starters played up 30 points in Game 1
It's hard to envision Denver blowing that big of a lead late in the fourth quarter, but Malone was apparently worried, and had another reason
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 18, 2023Avs need Cale Makar’s bad injury luck to stop, or Cup dreams will be derailed
If there was ever a time for Makar's body to cooperate, it's the next two months; the Avalanche winning it all (again) depends on it
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 17, 2023Avalanche are the healthiest they’ve been all year on eve of the playoffs
The journey to repeat is about to begin, and the timing of everything coming together from a health perspective could not be better
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CU FOOTBALL | Apr 17, 2023Coach Prime shares news CU football season tickets are already gone
"This is the first time in 27 years CU has sold out of season tickets (and) the ninth time season tickets have been sold out in history," Sanders said
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 14, 2023Here’s the full schedule for the series between the Avalanche and Kraken
Games 1 and 2 will be at Ball Arena next Tuesday and Thursday, with the series then heading to the Pacific Northwest over the weekend
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 14, 2023A remarkable task is complete as Avalanche win and claim division crown
It's a remarkable journey for a team that has battled injuries throughout the entire season, including losing captain Gabriel Landeskog for the playoffs
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Apr 14, 2023Denver Police offering up to $2,000 if you can identify fan who assaulted Dinger
The Denver Police Department tweeted on Thursday night they're looking for a suspect who's wanted for a Simple Assault
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 13, 2023Mikko Rantanen tops Joe Sakic as best Avalanche goal-scorer in one year
Rantanen's goal for the Avs tied the Jets at 2-2 in the second period -- and led him past Sakic for most in a season in Colorado history
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DENVER NUGGETS | Apr 13, 2023After leading Nuggets to No. 1 seed, Malone gets no love from fellow coaches
Mike Brown is a deserving winner, leading the Kings to the playoffs for the first time since 2006, but Malone not even getting one vote is surprising
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DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 13, 2023Keyshawn Johnson: If Wilson doesn’t perform, Payton will dump him after ’23
"I guarantee you that if it don't go the way (Payton) wants it to go... there's gonna be some major changes at the QB position in 2024," Johnson said
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Apr 12, 2023Watch: Nolan Arenado hits an absolute monster home run at Coors Field
Arenado, who was infamously traded along with $50M to the Cardinals back in 2021, has now killed his former team in two straight games
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DENVER NUGGETS | Apr 12, 2023The Nuggets Round 1 schedule is out and they didn’t get the NBATV series
Who they're playing in the first-round remains a mystery, but we now know the Nuggets start time and television placement in each of the first four games
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Apr 12, 2023Video shows fan tackling Rockies mascot Dinger on top of dugout
After Dinger wags his tail and starts to dance backward, a fan comes out of nowhere and tackles him; he gets speared in the legs and goes down
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DENVER NUGGETS | Apr 12, 2023The Nuggets won’t play LeBron James, the Lakers and the refs in Round 1
Dodging the Lakers, and the zebras, was a gift to a Nuggets franchise that seemingly never catches playoff breaks
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DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 11, 2023Report: Russell Wilson “beat the sunrise” for arrival back at Broncos’ HQ
It's the start of a new era, as Sean Payton takes over and tries to restore order to a franchise that's missed the playoffs seven straight years
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 11, 2023Jared Bednar delivers good news on health of key defensemen for playoffs
Both Cale Makar and Josh Manson should be ready to go for Game 1 of the playoffs, with a regular season return also possible
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 11, 2023Report: Denver will be able to watch Nuggets and Avs Round 1 playoff games
The Denver Post is reporting everyone will be able to watch national TV games, with no blackout from Kroenke Sports and Entertainment
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 11, 2023It feels like Avs are going to win the Stanley Cup, while Nuggets exit early
The Avalanche are about to go on another 2.5 month journey toward a championship, while the Nuggets could be in Cabo in a few weeks