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Air Force Academy All-American Chris Hedden reflects on Colorado Eagles tryout

By Dylan Foreman

Published May 17, 2026 11:28 PM

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Chris Hedden was one of the best defencemen in all of college hockey this past season, earning him an All-American honor.

To cap things off, he earned a tryout with the Avalanche AHL affiliate Colorado Eagles, where he got his first professional opportunity back in March.

He finished his senior season with 12 goals and 34 points, the second most among defencemen in the entire country.

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