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 10, 2023For his efforts the last week, Avs star Mackinnon named NHL’s best player
Overall in four games out in California Mackinnon tallied 10 points, including five goals, which was tied for the league lead
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DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 7, 2023Playoffs?! One major national outlet projects Broncos back in postseason
CBS Sports' Cody Benjamin released an article predicting six new playoff teams this upcoming season, and Denver made his list
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DENVER NUGGETS | Apr 7, 2023The Nuggets looked like they cared in Phoenix, as starters sat on the bench
In a true bench game without Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr., Aaron Gordon and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, the second-unit shined
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 6, 2023Watch: Mikko Rantanen makes Avs history, third player with 50-goal season
Rantanen's just the third player in Avalanche history to accomplish the feat, joining Joe Sakic (who did it twice) and Milan Hejduk
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Apr 6, 2023Rockies Opening Day features memorable flyover, first pitch, Dinger and more
While Broncos QB Russell Wilson threw the first pitch last year, this one was different, as a 10-year-old who was injured in Ukraine did the honors
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Apr 5, 2023After a fun little start to the season, the Rockies crash back to Earth
The Rockies have lost four in a row, heading to Coors Field for Opening Day with a 2-4 record, good for the basement in the NL West
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DENVER NUGGETS | Apr 5, 2023As Jokic struggles and Embiid shines, 76ers coach declares MVP race “over”
Unfortunately the oddsmakers agree, as Embiid is an overwhelming favorite to capture the MVP; on Wednesday he checked in at -1000
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 4, 2023Stanley Cup defense attempt will happen as Avs rally from tough few months
It's a big accomplishment as the Avs were on the outside of the playoffs looking in back in January; since Jan. 4 Colorado has won 27 of 40 games
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DENVER BRONCOS | Apr 4, 2023John Elway shares news he’s officially departed formal role with Broncos
Elway left on his own terms, but said he'd be there if CEO Greg Penner or GM George Paton need an opinion on something football related
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 4, 2023We need one parade this summer for Avs, Nuggets seasons to be successful
Let's hope there are two parades in June, but that's probably not based in reality; one would be enough, as now is not the time to get greedy
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DENVER NUGGETS | Apr 3, 2023Of course the Nuggets may draw the Lakers, Warriors or Clippers in Round 1
All three teams present unique challenges and would be marquee opponents; each squad has 38 losses in the crowded bottom of the West
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Apr 3, 2023Rockies first baseman C.J. Cron already won an award after his fast start
Cron was named NL Player of the Week on Monday, as he hit .467 with two doubles, three home runs, seven RBI and three runs scored
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Apr 3, 2023As the Avalanche chase first place, good signs emerging about their health
For as many injuries as Colorado has suffered, Manson, Lehkonen, Landeskog and Francouz are what separate them from finally being healthy
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Apr 1, 2023Kyle Freeland made an absolutely ridiculous play as the Rockies start hot
The instincts to pop off the mound followed by the jump-throw were absolutely insane from Freeland, as the Rockies moved to a surprising 2-0
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 31, 2023Broncos hint at releasing new uniforms on Saturday, but look at a calendar
April Fools' Day jokes pulled by teams have become more elaborate; the Broncos rolling out fake "new" uniforms would fall in that category
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 31, 2023The Avalanche’s biggest stars weren’t on the ice at practice on Friday
Colorado's two best players in Mackinnon and Makar, a key top-6 forward in Nichushkin and the starting goalie Georgiev all missed practice
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COLORADO ROCKIES | Mar 30, 2023C.J. Cron led Rockies blast multiple homers, trounce Padres on Opening Day
Colorado's representative at the 2022 All-Star Game launched two home runs, Germán Márquez threw six innings and the Rockies moved to 1-0
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CU FOOTBALL | Mar 30, 2023The power of Coach Prime: CU Buffs spring game tickets already gone
CU says more than 45,000 seats are accounted for, with "some of CU's premium event spaces (not sold) due to previous engagements"
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 30, 2023With the Avalanche’s disappointing loss, their playoff scenarios get messier
Colorado's first-round matchup could be against six different teams, with some more appealing than others as the seasons winds down
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DENVER NUGGETS | Mar 29, 2023Nuggets climb back into top-3 of Power Rankings, surrounded by East teams
Denver had fallen to fourth each of the last two weeks, as they endured their worst stretch of the year by losing five of six games
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 29, 2023Schlereth: Broncos would’ve been over .500 in 2022 with current coaches
"I would say that if you took last year with five wins, and you put this coaching staff... you're probably talking about nine or 10 wins," Schlereth said
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CU FOOTBALL | Mar 29, 2023Three of top-5 NIL earners, making millions, have Colorado connections
It's great that college athletes can profit off their immense talent and popularity, with two CU Buffs and the latest Manning QB atop the football mountain
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DENVER BRONCOS | Mar 28, 2023Greg Penner lauds Sean Payton, points toward Broncos hiring “right people”
While Penner didn't mention Nathaniel Hackett by name, there was definitely some praise of Sean Payton that could be interpreted as anti-Hackett
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Mar 28, 2023Don’t look now, but the Avalanche are playing for first place on Wednesday
It's an oversimplification to say whoever wins the showdown with the Wild will take the division, but it'll be a big factor in which team emerges on top