Lady RoughRiders
The Rocky Mountain Lady RoughRiders (LRR) are the Premier Tier II Girl's Hockey Program in Colorado.
All of the Lady RoughRider teams will train and skate out of the blue Sport Stable, a state-of-the-art facility with 2 NHL Size Ice Rinks, 1 Skill-Pad Ice Rink, Turf Fields, Basketball/Volleyball courts, and Impact Sports Fitness.
All Girl Teams
Boulder Hockey Club offers all-girl teams at the 10U(tournament or all season) 12AA, 14AA, 16AA, and 19AA levels, under Lady RoughRiders.
LRR teams provide female athletes the opportunity to compete in an environment geared for female hockey players while providing competition against top talent from around the country. The A teams play in the CRHL (Colorado Recreational Hockey League) or the CGHL (Colorado Girls Hockey League)and the AA teams play in the WGHL (Western Girls Hockey League).
The LRR program has an established history of individual growth, player development, and advancing players to Team Colorado AAA teams, NCAA Div III, Div I, and ACHA college hockey programs.
In 2021, Director Chris Lockrem led the 16UAA Lady RoughRiders to a USA Hockey National Championship! In 2022 they won the Bronze Medal and in 2023 several Lady RoughRider girls led Team Colorado's Tier II team to a Silver medal! The program has a long history of State, District, and USA Hockey National tournament success.
LRR Team Details
The Lady RoughRiders are proud to announce a dynamic and comprehensive approach to female player development for the 2025 season. Featuring top-tier coaching, national league competition, and cutting-edge training resources, the Lady RoughRiders offer competitive teams at the 19AA, 16AA, 14AA, and 12AA levels.
Led by Division Director Neil Runbeck and Director of Player Development Chris Lockrem, the Lady RoughRiders staff includes an exceptional lineup of coaches and specialists. Skills coaches James Mercure and Kirill Proskurin bring advanced technical instruction, while goalie development is spearheaded by experts Timm Lorenz, Mark Sample, and Frank Urban.
Our coaching staff includes Runbeck, Lockrem, Julia Volpe, Jeff Neitenbach, Rianna Schacher, and Leah MacArthur—each bringing unique playing and coaching experience to empower the next generation of female athletes.
Each Lady RoughRiders AA team will compete in approximately 45–55 games per season, with event selection strategically aligned to team development goals. We are a proud member of the National Girls Hockey League (NGHL), ensuring high-level competition across the country.
Player development goes beyond the ice. Athletes benefit from 4–5 on-ice sessions per week, including 3 scheduled weekday practices and additional weekend games or practices. Off the ice, players receive:
- Full Impact Sports membership, with unlimited professionally led training sessions
- Game video analysis by the coaching staff
- Nutrition support from Bryan Snyder, former nutritionist for the Denver Broncos and Colorado Avalanche
- Mental strength coaching through Untapped, a leader in mindset training for athletes
The Lady RoughRiders program is committed to cultivating elite athletes, strong leaders, and confident young women through hockey.
CPHL Lady Coyotes
Founded in 2012, the Central Premier Hockey League (CPHL) was established as a key developmental league supporting the Colorado High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) winter hockey season. Sanctioned by USA Hockey and the Colorado Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA), CPHL provides a high-level competitive platform for high school teams across Colorado.
The league’s primary season runs each Fall, from September 1st through early November, offering Tier 1 and Tier 2 levels of play. This structure helps teams prepare for the CHSAA winter season with strong competition and skill development.
In the 2023–2024 season, CPHL expanded to include a Girls Tier 1 Division, reflecting its commitment to growing the game and offering elite opportunities for female athletes.
One of the league's longstanding programs is the Lady Coyotes, who have participated in every season since the league’s inception. For the 2025–2026 season, the Lady Coyotes will be led by Head Coach Neil Runbeck and Assistant Coach Jimmy Dexter, who bring a strong tradition of leadership and development to the team.
More Information / Questions
Questions related to the Lady RoughRider program may be directed to Neil Runbeck at (runbeck@boulderhockeyclub.com)