Mile High Links: Thursday, February 13th. Broncos Extend Elway For 3-Years
By Andrew Dill
Here are your Mile High Links for Thursday, February 13th.
Avalanche
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog recorded an assist in Sweden’s win over the Czech Republic on Wednesday. The assist came on the goal from Henrik Zetterberg in the 51st second of the second period as Sweden took the win, 4-2. – ESPN
According to Mike Chambers of The Denver Post, the Colorado Avalanche along with the Colorado Rockies and Coors Field are working on hosting a NHL Stadium Series game in LoDo. – Denver Post
Feb 2, 2014; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operation John Elway on the sidelines prior to Super Bowl XLVIII between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Broncos
The Denver Broncos extended Executive Vice President of Football Operations John Elway to a three-year contract extension Wednesday. They would also add the title of General Manager to Elway’s role. – Mile High Maniac
The Denver Broncos lost offensive assistant Jim Bob Cooter who just spent one season as an assistant for the Broncos to accept a role with the Detroit Lions. – The Denver Post
Jan 31, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw speaks to reporters after the game against the Toronto Raptors at Pepsi Center. The Raptors won 100-90. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets suffered their fourth-straight loss last night at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, 117-90. Denver will resume play after the All-Star Break against the Phoenix Suns. – Mile High Maniac
Brian Shaw will leave the trades up to general manager Tim Connelly, assistant general manager Arturas Karnisovas, and team president Josh Kroenke. Says he will just concentrate on coaching the players he has right now. – Denver Post
Jun 26, 2012; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Christian Friedrich (53) pitches in the third inning against the Washington Nationals at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew B. Fielding-USA TODAY Sports
Rockies
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