“Inspired by Ice,” Colorado Eagles Founder, Ralph Backstrom brings hockey to Northern Colorado and establishes the Colorado Eagles franchise, construction of the Budweiser Events Center breaks ground in Larimer County (August 26, 2002).
During the inaugural season home opener on October 17, 2003 in the Central Hockey League versus the Tulsa Oilers, Riley Nelson scores the first Colorado Eagles goal in franchise history.
Eagles win the first of two Central Hockey League championships during Round 3, Game 5 in Laredo, Texas versus the Laredo Bucks to become the 2005 Presidents’ Cup Champions.
The 2005-06 season kicks off and the Eagles break the CHL record for Consecutive Sellouts with 83 games on January 28, 2006.
Eagles win the second of two Central Hockey League championships during Round 4, Game 6 on home-ice at the Budweiser Events Center versus the Laredo Bucks to become the 2007 Presidents’ Cup Champions.
Eagles celebrate their 5th anniversary season and break another sellout streak record with 145 games on January 12, 2008.
The Eagles host the 2009 CHL All-Star Game in a retro format with the Colorado Eagles vs. the 2008-09 CHL All-Stars.
2009-10 season kicks off with a preseason NHL game in the building between the Phoenix Coyotes and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
A philanthropic endeavor is fulfilled as Eagles surpass $1,000,000 benchmark of funds given back to area communities, projects, and organizations in need.
Eagles join a new league and promise the same tradition as they play their inaugural first ECHL game on October 21, 2011.
The Eagles host the 2013 ECHL All-Star Game again in a retro format with the Colorado Eagles vs. the 2012-13 ECHL All-Stars.
Former defenseman, Aaron Schneekloth debuts as Colorado Eagles Assistant Coach.
2014-15 season kicks off on October 25, 2014 against Utah Grizzlies, a team that would later become an ECHL affiliate to the Colorado Eagles.
Mr. 1000, Head Coach Chris Stewart coaches his 1000th career pro game on March 6, 2016 and steps down from coaching at the conclusion of the season.
Eagles win the first of two back-to-back ECHL championships under 1st-year rookie Head Coach Aaron Schneekloth during Round 4, Game 4 in North Charleston, South Carolina versus the South Carolina Stingrays to become the 2017 Kelly Cup Champions.
Eagles win the second of two back-to-back ECHL championships during Round 4, Game 5 in Estero, Florida versus the Florida Everblades to become the 2018 Kelly Cup Champions.
Eagles join the American Hockey League and play their inaugural first AHL game on October 5, 2018.
A promising season ends abruptly on March 12, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing the Eagles to find new and meaningful ways to connect with their fans and communities without games.
With the passing of Colorado Eagles Founder and Hockey Legend, Ralph Backstrom, the Eagles begin the season on a difficult note. Despite a lack of fans in the building and scheduling challenges related to COVID-19, Eagles go on to play a condensed but successful season.
Fans are welcomed back into the building for the first time after COVID-19, and Ryan Bach steps into a new role and takes over the helm as President of the Eagles.
Eagles celebrate 20 years of hockey and hope to build off of the momentum given from their NHL Affiliate the Colorado Avalanche and their 2022 Stanley Cup Championship.
Eagles welcome back a familiar face as the new head coach, as well as upgrades and new naming and pouring rights for the arena.