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 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
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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