The 2024–25 Colorado Eagles season was all about balance. Although the team didn’t make national headlines, it served as a testament to what the Eagles are capable of.
Every home game at Blue Arena in Loveland brought packed stands. The Colorado Eagles sold out all 36 of their regular-season home games during the 2024–25 season; a streak that has continued for the past 3 seasons. Today, people in Northern Colorado look forward to competitive hockey seasons filled with moments that make fans proud.
Head coach Mark Letestu guided the Eagles to a record of 43-21-5, placing them near the top of the AHL’s Pacific Division. Once again, they proved they are one of AHL’s most consistent and competitive teams.
Like every other season, It wasn’t just one star carrying the team; the strength came from a roster that played collectively.
Matthew Phillips became one of the league’s most productive forwards, finishing 21st in the AHL in total points (57) and 13th in assists (39). His speed and vision made him a constant playmaker, and he quickly caught up with captain T.J. Tynan, who finished the year 11th in the league with 41 assists. Together, they were one of the AHL’s strongest duos, not to mention the spark behind much of the team’s offense.
Veteran defenseman Jacob MacDonald had one of his best seasons, scoring a team high 31 goals and 24 assists for 55 points. A true all-star performance from the blue line.
Tye Felhaber was the second highest scorer on the team with 22 goals, while Jack Ahcon and Wyatt Aamodt brought steady two-way play on defense and experience to the middle lines.
In goal, Trent Miner served as the backbone of the team. Over the course of 38 games, he posted a .925 save percentage and a 2.12 GAA (goals-against average), ranking him 4th among the AHL’s best. He always assured stability for the Eagles in close games, often keeping them competitive in matches where they were outshot or outchanced.
Adam Scheel was a strong backup, putting up a 2.62 GAA in 14 games with a 10-2-2 record. Together, the two goalies were a significant cause for Colorado finishing with one of the lowest goals-against averages in the division.
In the playoffs, the Eagles made another strong push, beating San Jose Barracuda in the first round before losing to the Abbotsford Canucks in the Pacific Division Finals 3 games to 2. The loss hurt, but it came against one of the AHL’s top teams. Abbotsford ended up winning it all. It showed how close Colorado is to making a deep Calder Cup run.
Heading into the 2025-26 season, the Eagles didn’t have to reinvent themselves. They just needed to keep growing.
Many key players are back this year, including T.J. Tynan, Jacob MacDonald, Jayson Megna, Tye Felhaber, and Jason Polin. Some new, fresh faces of younger talent, like forwards Tristen Nielsen and Maroš Jedlička join them. The roster builds on last year’s success, with the mix of experience and talented newcomers bringing stronger chemistry.
Early in the 2025-26 season, Tynan is once again out on top. After 12 games, he already has 13 points and 13 assists. At 33 years old, he remains one of the league’s top passers and a steady leader in the locker room.
Like Tynan, 23-year-old Russian winger Daniil Gushchin has made significant progress. So far, he is tied for 2nd on the team in points with 10 and has quickly become one of the most exciting young players to watch in the AHL. Whenever he’s on the ice, Gushchin’s offensive instincts are key to giving the Eagles a fighting chance.
Alex Barré-Boulet and Tristen Nielsen also have helped the team’s offense, each scoring 10 points in the first 12 games. Both have been reliable secondary scorers, adding steady offense behind the top line.
Wyatt Aamodt, Sean Behrens, and Jack Ahcan have all played a part in keeping the defense solid. Ahcan has stood out on the power play, earning 7 points with 1 goal and 6 assists in just seven games.
Jacob MacDonald began the season injured, but he remains an important veteran presence in the locker room and is expected to play a key role when he returns. The team has missed his leadership, but the younger defensemen have stepped up during his absence.
Goaltending remains a strong point. In his first full season, Isak Posch has a .915 save percentage. Trent Miner has kept up his steady play, but the newcomer Kyle Keyser has been an early surprise. In limited games, Keyser has a 1.34 GAA and .937 save percentage, giving the Eagles another reliable option in goal.
As of November 6th, the Eagles sit in first place at the top of the Pacific Division, but the underlying numbers tell a better story. They’ve been competitive in nearly every game. The team leads the AHL in points overall. Once again, they are geared up for another deep playoff run.
This team plays with discipline…the approach is the same as before: focus on structure, speed, and development.
Outside the ice, The Eagles thrive on community connection. The team built its fanbase by showing up for the community. Over the years, they’ve hosted charity drives, volunteered at food banks, conducted school visits, and held youth clinics.
One of their annual traditions is the “Teddy Bear Toss.” Each home game in December, fans throw stuffed animals onto the ice after the first Eagles goal. The team then rounds up the toys and collects them as donations for local children’s hospitals; a tradition that gives back.
Additionally, each spring, the “Pot of Gold” game raises tens of thousands of dollars for local families in need. In early 2024, the Eagles and their fans raised $130,000 for Cooper Logan, a local child fighting cancer. That night, the stands were filled with green, and Cooper rang the victory bell.
Thanks to strong local support, Northern Colorado has become one of the AHL’s most passionate hockey markets. That’s not easy for a minor league team to achieve.
On September 24, 2025, the franchise began building its new home, Cascadia. This 300-acre mixed-use sports and entertainment district in west Greeley is part of the largest Catalyst development project in Northern Colorado’s history.
The new arena will be the main feature of the development, which includes a year-round indoor water park, conference hotel, restaurants, shops, and neighborhood housing.
The City of Greeley, The Water Valley Company, and PCL Construction are working together on the project, which is expected to create over 2,400 construction jobs and 1,200 permanent jobs when finished. The Eagles have also signed a 40-year lease, ensuring that the team stays in Northern Colorado as the central tenant of the new arena. The new facility is set to open for the 2028–29 AHL season.
This should not be a concern for residents of Fort Collins. The Eagles are not leaving. In fact, they are growing. Moving to Greeley shows how much the team and the region have developed. It shows that hockey in Northern Colorado is here to stay, not just a passing trend. Fans who filled Blue Arena in Loveland will have a new place to gather (and celebrate).
The Colorado Eagles played their first game in a converted rodeo barn in 2003. 22 years later, they have dominated the Northern Colorado region.
Last season showed what the team can do. This year, the sentiment is that anything less than a championship is unacceptable. With a very talented roster and the new arena under construction, the future looks brighter than ever.
