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 BRONCOS | Dec 22, 2022Peyton Manning shares heartfelt message on the passing of Ronnie Hillman
"Rest in peace Ronnie," Manning wrote. "Honored to be your teammate for four years in Denver. Great player, great person, great smile"
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 22, 2022Broncos prank players with hidden cameras and ugly Christmas uniforms
From an "ugly sweater" jersey to a reindeer on the helmet, this was well done; and some guys even liked certain aspects of the fake uniform
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 22, 2022Hackett addresses why the Broncos only have one Pro Bowl representative
Hackett was asked why he thinks Denver didn't get more guys into the game, and with a 4-10 record, the answer seems fairly obvious
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 21, 2022Russell Wilson on taking big hits over the years: “I didn’t sign up for tennis”
Wilson's play hasn't lived up to the level fans expected, and the team sits at 4-10, but one thing you can't question is his toughness
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 21, 2022Hackett sees himself as a ‘senior consultant’ for Denver’s offense right now
With Nathaniel Hackett no longer managing the clock or calling offensive plays, the head coach was asked about his role during games
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CU FOOTBALL | Dec 21, 2022Coach Prime just got a four-star recruit to flip from Auburn to Colorado
Adam Hopkins is a 6-foot, 170-pound WR who also plays in the secondary; he had additional offers from Arkansas, Florida State and Texas A&M
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Dec 20, 2022Quickest month ever? Nathan MacKinnon already back skating for Avs
It's hard to find a tougher or more driven player in the league, so it wouldn't be shocking to see MacKinnon get back earlier than expected
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 20, 2022As 49ers keep winning, Broncos first-round pick could get worse and worse
Remember, when George Paton traded Bradley Chubb to the Dolphins he received a first-round pick in return, but it wasn't Miami's selection
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 20, 2022Russell Wilson’s casino adventure was proof to the Broncos he’s just fine
Wilson knew wherever he went photographs would follow and word of the outing would get back to the Broncos; perhaps, that's exactly what he wanted
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 19, 2022Hackett talks Broncos playing on Christmas, says “somebody’s got to do it”
Hackett smiled throughout his answer, but it's safe to say he's less than enthusiastic about the schedule falling the way it did
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COLORADO AVALANCHE | Dec 19, 2022Avalanche make a trade with Toronto, could it be a sign of things to come?
Denis Malgin had 94 points (40 goals, 54 assists) in 93 games while playing in Switzerland the last two years, before returning to the NHL
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DENVER NUGGETS | Dec 18, 2022Jokic’s stat line against Charlotte is absolutely insane, makes NBA history
The Joker finished with 40 points, 27 rebounds and 10 assists and is the first player since Wilt Chamberlain in 1968 to register at least 35, 25 and 10
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 18, 2022The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Broncos should reward Latavius Murray
Murray was a monster against the Cardinals, toting the rock 24 times for 130 yards and a touchdown, plus averaging 5.4 yards per carry
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 18, 2022Hackett won’t make it about himself, thrilled Broncos finally get another win
The victory over Arizona probably meant the most to one person, and that's head coach Nathaniel Hackett, whose seat is scorching hot
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 18, 2022Watch: Simmons with second INT, Rypien TD pass and Broncos are rolling
The team has scored three second half touchdowns thus far, including a pair by running backs Marlon Mack and Latavius Murray
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 18, 2022Empower Field embarrassingly empty at Broncos kickoff against Arizona
Thousands and thousands of empty seats blended in with the fans, and in some sections, it was hard to tell if there were more seats or people
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CU FOOTBALL | Dec 17, 2022Future CU QB Shedeur Sanders balls out in final game at Jackson State
The Sanders duo was handed their first loss of the year, but Shedeur had four passing touchdowns and another on the ground in a special afternoon
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 14, 2022Justin Simmons thinks last four games will tell us a lot about these Broncos
It'd be understandable if Broncos players were ready to get to the offseason, as that means vacation, relaxation and a break from losing
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 14, 2022Broncos provide details on $100M upgrades to Empower Field at Mile High
The biggest change is the scoreboard in the south stands, which will be expanded by 70 percent and make it the fourth-largest in the NFL
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 14, 2022No QB decision yet, but Nathaniel Hackett raves about backup Brett Rypien
In Rypien's start against the Jets this year he went 24-46 for 225 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception; the Broncos lost the game 16-9
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 13, 2022Report: Broncos WR Jerry Jeudy won’t be suspended for contacting a ref
Jeudy will not be suspended for bumping into an official during the Chiefs game, but will face a couple of fines, according to NFL Network
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 13, 2022Broncos have “earned” No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft, but they won’t keep it
The selection is headed to Seattle as one of the final pieces from the Russell Wilson trade that GM George Paton gave up last March
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DENVER NUGGETS | Dec 13, 2022Michael Malone is Jared Bednar from a year ago, he needs to win big now
Bednar knew a season ago what had to happen and Malone knows it this year; one guy got it done with a championship, and the other is now up
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DENVER BRONCOS | Dec 12, 2022A reflective Hackett speaks on lost season winding down for Broncos
Hackett sounded like a man who's going to soak up the next month, because they are more than likely the last four games he'll ever coach the Broncos