Tag: general manager
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What now for the Colorado Avalanche as Chris MacFarland departs? | Evan’s take
Joe Sakic is once again the general manager of the Avalanche. Don’t expect that title to stick. With general manager Chris MacFarland departing for a promotion with the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, Sakic is back in the GM saddle — for now. “(Avalanche President) Joe Sakic will resume the general manager duties for the foreseeable…
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Three potential Rockies GM candidates, including red-hot Mariners mainstay | Kevin’s take
With Bill Schmidt stepping down as general manager for the Colorado Rockies, a search now begins for his replacement. “We are setting our sights on finding the right leader from outside our organization who can bring a fresh perspective to the Rockies and enhance our baseball operations with a new vision, innovation, and a focus…
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Colorado State Fair hires new general manager from Idaho
The Colorado Department of Agriculture and the Colorado State Fair Board of Authority on Monday announced the selection of Andrea Wiesenmeyer as the fair’s new general manager, according to a news release. A unanimous choice by the interview committee after a national search, Wiesenmeyer steps into the leadership role left vacant by Scott Stoller, who…
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Phil and Ann Winslow: Colorado Springs partnership both at home and in the garage
Phil Winslow has headed the auto dealership that bears his name for 60 years through three locations, and the 81-year-old entrepreneur doesn’t plan to retire anytime soon. His son, Phil Winslow Jr. already owns the building and land for Winslow BMW of Colorado Springs near Instate 25 and North Nevada Ave. and eventually will take…
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Phil and Ann Winslow: Colorado Springs partnership both at home and in the garage
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Phil Winslow has headed the auto dealership that bears his name for 60 years through three locations, and the 81-year-old entrepreneur doesn’t plan to retire anytime soon. His son, Phil Winslow Jr. already owns the building and land for Winslow BMW of Colorado Springs near…
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Switchbacks host San Antonio Saturday on ESPN2
Any way you boot the ball, Saturday’s soccer match between the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and San Antonio FC is a big deal in the professional soccer world. The United Soccer League Championship game will be broadcast live nationally on ESPN2 from Weidner Field. Game time is scheduled for noon. “This is absolutely a big…
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Switchbacks host San Antonio Saturday on ESPN2
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Any way you boot the ball, Saturday’s soccer match between the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC and San Antonio FC is a big deal in the professional soccer world. The United Soccer League Championship game will be broadcast live nationally on ESPN2 from Weidner Field. Game…
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Burt and Argueta, two of the original Switchbacks, still making impact
On Jan. 24, 2014, it was announced that the new professional soccer team in Colorado Springs would be called Switchbacks FC. A little over a year later, the team began play at Sand Creek Stadium, later known as Weidner Field, off Powers Blvd. and Tutt Blvd. Defender Jordan Burt and midfielder Rony Argueta were two…
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Burt and Argueta, two of the original Switchbacks, still making impact
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save On Jan. 24, 2014, it was announced that the new professional soccer team in Colorado Springs would be called Switchbacks FC. A little over a year later, the team began play at Sand Creek Stadium, later known as Weidner Field, off Powers Blvd. and Tutt…
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Why did the Broncos pass on Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields?
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Justin Fields was there for the taking. The Ohio State quarterback looked primed to be the Denver Broncos’ pick at No. 9 Thursday night in the NFL Draft. But new general manager George Paton threw a curve ball in his first draft. He took arguably the…