Avalanche prospects Jamie MacQueen, Ben Wilson assigned to Denver Cutthroats

Colorado Avalanche minor league players Jamie MacQueen and Ben Wilson have been assigned to the team's Central Hockey League affiliate, the Denver Cutthroats.

Former NHL Forward Brad Smyth, Rookie Matthew Gordon Sign With Cutthroats

The Denver Cutthroats sign two more players to the roster. NHL veteran Brad Smyth and rookie Matthew Gordon bring the number of contracted players to 15. More signings to follow in the coming weeks.

Cutthroats Select Five From Tryout To Attend Training Camp

A successful open tryout for the Denver Cutthroats' inaugural season ended with five players being selected to attend the team's official training camp in October.

Jay Meloff Shines At Cutthroats Open Tryouts

Jay came to prove he could play at the CHL level. He leaves knowing he accomplished that goal.

Cutthroats Boost Forward Line by Signing Gale, Schwab

The Denver Cutthroats announced today they have added forwards AJ Gale and Troy Schwab to their roster for the upcoming 2012-13 Central Hockey League season.

Denver Cutthroats Open Tryout Set to Begin Friday

In preparation for the team’s inaugural season, the Denver Cutthroats open tryout camp is set to begin this Friday at Edge Ice Arena in Littleton, CO.

Denver Cutthroats Add Two More Players, Takuma Kawai And Tyler Atkins

The Cutthroats continue to fill out their roster, adding more offensive power with an established left winger and rookie puck-moving defenseman.

Denver Cutthroats Add Veteran Forward Brett Lutes To Roster

Denver Cutthroats Sign Defenseman Steve Makway

Steve Makway has become the third player signed to the 2012-2013 roster for the Denver Cutthroats. The 6-foot, 230-pound defenseman will add to the veteran leadership of Aaron MacKenzie and Luke Fulghum. This will be Makway's ninth season in profession hockey, which includes six seasons in the CHL where he recorded 172 points (35 goals and 137 assists) in 289 contests.

Makway brings size and grit, as well as some offensive help, to the blueline. According to head coach Derek Armstrong, the 29-year-old, Trail, British Columbia native "plays in all situations–five-on-five, power play, penalty kill." Armstrong went on to say, "And he’s experienced in what it takes to win in the CHL, so we’re excited to add him to our defensive unit."

Makway comes out of the Western Hockey League, spending three seasons with the Kootenay Ice and Tri-City Americans, and has seen time in the United Hockey League, East Coast Hockey League and UK-based Elite Ice Hockey League.

Denver Cutthroats Set Up Shop, Sign First Players

The Denver Cutthroats of the Central Hockey League joins a long list of pro sports teams in Colorado. The inaugural season begins in October 2012.